My First Ubuntu Machine, and I'm Loving it

My first encounter with Ubuntu was more than a year ago. Back then I was using Windows XP both at work and at home. By then, I tried installing it as a secondary boot in my XP desktop at home but it just wouldn't load after the installation so I didn't force it.

More than two weeks ago, I finally completed my desktop. It took me more than a month to build because I have to wait the parts (LCD monitor, casing, keyboard, mouse and power supply) that I bought from Amazon. I can say that it's worth the wait because this is my first Ubuntu machine and I'm loving it. I got Ubuntu 8.10 installed in it.



Though I am Windows user ever since, it wasn't difficult for to adjust to this new operating system. Like Windows, Ubuntu comes with softwares that you can use for your daily tasks. My problem with this OS is my printer is not working on it. Fortunately, I got a Macbook to print with. Other than that, I'm head over heels with it.

With this first taste of Linux, I think I will not go back to Windows if given a choice.

World's Natural Wonders Video, Made with iMovie

This is the first video I made with my MacBook. This one is made with iMovie which is included in Mac OS X. With iMovie making video is really easy. This video took me about 10-20 minutes to make. And what's cool about iMovie is you can upload it directly to YouTube. Check it out.

Warning for RealPlayer 11 Users, You are Vulnerable to Hacker Attack

If you a RealPlayer user, this is for you.

Experts in the field of internet security issued a warning saying that RealPlayer is vulnerable exploitation. The flaw of the recent version of the product, the RealPlayer 11, could allow hackers to remotely control a PC if successfully exploited.

This security flaw was discovered by Evgeny Legerov, of Russian security firm GLEG.

Webuser reports:

As yet unpatched by Real Networks, the vulnerability "is caused due to an unspecified error and can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow," according to an advisory from a separate security company, Secunia.

Secunia also warned surfers not to open untrusted media files or browse unfamiliar websites, rating the vulnerability "highly critical".