I’ve created a page with a concise list of instructions for setting up and managing the DLink 323.
I’m considering moving some of the less “blog” style posts into pages to keep them in a single place.
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DLink 323 Ops Manual
Posted in How To, Platforms with tags dlink323, hardware, howto, linux, nas, open source on 2012/01/17 by Adam GriffithsInstalling Ubuntu on a Samsung N145 (and possibly others)
Posted in Platforms with tags hardware, howto, linux, netbook, samsung n145, ubuntu, ubuntu 10.10 on 2010/11/16 by Adam GriffithsThere are a few issues out-of-the-box with Ubuntu (and possibly other distros) on Samsung laptops and netbooks. Specifically:
- Pressing the brightness function keys causes the keyboard to lock
- The brightness keys don’t change the brightness.
- Resuming from suspend hangs the computer with a black / blank screen.
- Wireless does not work properly after resuming from suspend.
There are also non-Samsung related problems with Ubuntu and Unity:
- Vi inserts A, B, C, D characters in insert mode when using the arrow keys.
- Eclipse and Lyx menus don’t display in Unity (and other applications).
This guide is specifically for Ubuntu 10.10 and the Samsung N145 netbook, but the information will be applicable to other distros and Samsung laptops and netbooks.
If this page doesn’t resolve your issues, check the comments as other users have experienced other issues and found further work-arounds for them.
A comment on installing Debian on the N145.
A post on installing Debian on Atom based computers.
Last updated: 2011/01/09
This is why we can’t have nice things…
Posted in Platforms, Rant with tags hardware, linux, netbook, samsung n145, ubuntu, ubuntu 10.10, wtf on 2010/11/15 by Adam GriffithsSo my Ubuntu Netbook Remix 10.10 install lasted me less than a single day, and now I have the choice of trying again and hoping, or trying out the other netbook distros.
But wait… let me re-wind there.
Netbooks
Posted in Rant with tags hardware, linux, netbook, samsung n145, ubuntu, ubuntu 10.10, windows, windows 7 on 2010/11/14 by Adam GriffithsN145, I am impressed =)
Just wish Ubuntu had a netbook remix installer for 64-bit. I’m too lazy to roll my own from the desktop edition so I’ll just stick with 32-bit development (XP and Linux) for the time being. My code should be 64-bit clean so it should present no problem.
I also ran Windows 7… for all of 2 minutes before I got thoroughly bored and removed it. There is no curiosity like with an OS like OS-X or desktops like Gnome and Unity, just… the same interface with a different chrome. Maybe thats a good thing for the Windows eco-system. But its not exactly something that inspires imagination.
Of Netbooks and PAIN
Posted in Rant with tags hardware, netbook, samsung n145 on 2010/11/14 by Adam GriffithsSo it turns out the Samsung N210 wasn’t in stock, even though it was right in-front of me. Go figure.
I settled for a Samsung N145 which kind of took the excitement out of it. It’s black (sigh) and the keyboard is not as good, but its $100 cheaper so I can’t complain.
I’ll peruse Windows 7 for a little before I put Linux on.
Of Netbooks and Men
Posted in Rant with tags hardware, netbook on 2010/11/13 by Adam GriffithsDevelopment of Shock continues admist life. I will be picking up a netbook soon so I can code on the tram. So I’ve been looking at what’s available and at what cost and comparing their form and function to my needs.
Review: ASUS G1S
Posted in Review with tags ASUS, G1S, hardware, laptop, review on 2010/10/27 by Adam GriffithsI’ve decided to write about my experiences with some hardware and software I’ve been using on this blog. These obviously are not professional reviews (I’m not a writer) and don’t examine everything in detail, but I think its important that we all share our actual experiences with our equipment and I hope to contribute to that.
First up, the ASUS G1S gaming laptop.
Twisted Pair Development 