Archives for year: 2009
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December |
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| And so my laptop takes another walk
And so the saga continues |
Life and Leisure | 1 Jan 2010 @ 08:59:45 IST | 2 Jan 2010 @ 22:17:23 IST |
| Pros and cons of using a vector drawing package
Some advantages and disadvantages of using a vector graphics drawing program as opposed to a raster (bitmap) based editor |
Software and Technology | 29 Dec 2009 @ 23:10:44 IST | 29 Dec 2009 @ 23:17:15 IST |
| The Legalease - Episode 1
A brand new comic based on legal humour to replace "Cops and Slobs" which was really going nowhere |
The Legalease comic | 25 Dec 2009 @ 21:31:01 IST | 24 Jan 2010 @ 15:51:52 IST |
| Boxi's Asides - Present Tense
Well, at least this is my finished version of the challenge! |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 22 Dec 2009 @ 21:15:32 IST | 22 Dec 2009 @ 21:15:32 IST |
| Boxi's Asides - Complete this comic
A bit of a teaser for my readers! |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 20 Dec 2009 @ 21:39:32 IST | 23 Dec 2009 @ 09:26:20 IST |
| Papa Hari Correctional and Reformation Center
What if a popular chip-maker sponsored the Papa Hari Police |
Humour and Nonsense | 18 Dec 2009 @ 17:58:31 IST | 18 Dec 2009 @ 19:49:16 IST |
| Linux Observation
Linux as a tweaker's toy or a productive user's office desk |
Software and Technology | 17 Dec 2009 @ 19:09:57 IST | 17 Dec 2009 @ 19:11:52 IST |
| After the November rains
Some photos after the recent monsoon rains in the city |
Life and Leisure | 9 Dec 2009 @ 21:13:14 IST | 10 Dec 2009 @ 08:46:03 IST |
| Not everything that sounds smart is right
Some random thoughts to ponder after a long time |
Bits and Bytes | 9 Dec 2009 @ 09:12:46 IST | 9 Dec 2009 @ 09:12:46 IST |
November |
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| Claiming warranty for electronic hardware
Why I hate having to claim warranty on electronic products |
Software and Technology | 3 Nov 2009 @ 18:29:27 IST | 3 Nov 2009 @ 18:36:19 IST |
October |
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| What exactly is culture?
Some philosophical musings after a long time; this time on "culture" |
People and society | 15 Oct 2009 @ 19:17:31 IST | 15 Oct 2009 @ 19:17:31 IST |
| Boxi's Asides - Nature's Moods
A new sub-series within "Boxi and Panjo" featuring Boxi, solo |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 7 Oct 2009 @ 18:01:37 IST | 7 Oct 2009 @ 18:01:37 IST |
| Boxi and Panjo - Management Speak
Mind you, in the current economic scenario, anything is possible! |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 3 Oct 2009 @ 19:26:21 IST | 3 Oct 2009 @ 19:26:21 IST |
| Why I use Gnome these days
An article I had planned to write a while back |
Software and Technology | 1 Oct 2009 @ 10:25:04 IST | 1 Oct 2009 @ 10:42:44 IST |
September |
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| Boxi's Asides - Flight training
After a long, long time, Boxi returns... |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 20 Sep 2009 @ 14:56:33 IST | 7 Oct 2009 @ 18:02:02 IST |
| The GNU compiler and compiling proprietary software
Clearing up a doubt about the GNU license and the GNU C compiler GCC |
Software and Technology | 17 Sep 2009 @ 20:36:45 IST | 17 Sep 2009 @ 21:11:31 IST |
| My laptop gone kaput
My main laptop has developed some technical problems |
Software and Technology | 9 Sep 2009 @ 13:40:18 IST | 9 Sep 2009 @ 13:43:57 IST |
| Criminal jurisprudence and the presumption of innocence
Why the application of the rule of "innocent until proven guilty" is important in respect to constitutional law |
People and society | 3 Sep 2009 @ 20:38:34 IST | 3 Sep 2009 @ 20:44:29 IST |
August |
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| Cops and Slobs #9
When does the global economic crisis affect the icecream vendor? Find out! |
Cops and Slobs comic | 31 Aug 2009 @ 18:41:40 IST | 9 Jan 2010 @ 19:56:11 IST |
| Two top programmes on television currently
The Papa Hari Universe votes for the top Television programmes of the year |
Humour and Nonsense | 30 Aug 2009 @ 20:21:47 IST | 30 Aug 2009 @ 21:56:21 IST |
| A fresh new look
Website has been given a fresh coat of paint - you can almost smell it |
Site management | 26 Aug 2009 @ 19:44:16 IST | 26 Aug 2009 @ 19:47:12 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #8
Episode #8 of Cops and Slobs |
Cops and Slobs comic | 25 Aug 2009 @ 15:35:13 IST | 25 Aug 2009 @ 16:35:27 IST |
| Random software: ASCII Art Editor - Aewan
An ASCII art editor for those who love to play with text-based imagery |
Software and Technology | 19 Aug 2009 @ 13:48:35 IST | 19 Aug 2009 @ 14:03:23 IST |
| Is tolerance a legal virtue?
A legal view on whether tolerating infringement of rights is desirable |
People and society | 11 Aug 2009 @ 20:43:00 IST | 11 Aug 2009 @ 20:56:29 IST |
| An alien shooter game - in Python and pygame
An alien game I wrote recently using python and pygame |
My software | 8 Aug 2009 @ 11:32:54 IST | 8 Aug 2009 @ 13:32:03 IST |
| Article on Object Oriented Programming I found interesting
An obscure web page which I discovered debunking the popular myths about OOP and highlighting its drawbacks |
Software and Technology | 6 Aug 2009 @ 20:58:20 IST | 6 Aug 2009 @ 21:21:07 IST |
July |
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| APT configuration GUI frontend - completed
An APT configuration GUI tool for Debian and Debian-based distributions |
My software | 31 Jul 2009 @ 21:42:00 IST | 31 Jul 2009 @ 21:53:51 IST |
| Simple HOWTO: set "working directory" with the Gnome launcher
I found an annoying problem and a reasonable workaround for the "set working directory" problem for the Gnome launcher |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | 22 Jul 2009 @ 22:40:32 IST | 22 Jul 2009 @ 22:52:06 IST |
| Never, ever use an external USB hard drive as backup media
What IS a good backup media for home users with precious (as in irreplaceable) audio and video data? |
Software and Technology | 21 Jul 2009 @ 17:44:15 IST | 21 Jul 2009 @ 21:35:42 IST |
| Papa Hari OS - a new era in secure computing
The newly announced Papa Hari OS promises to revolutionize computer security |
Humour and Nonsense | 18 Jul 2009 @ 09:54:05 IST | 18 Jul 2009 @ 10:32:38 IST |
| A new license for content: Uncreative Extraordinary
A new license to serve the needs of a distinct group of content producers |
Humour and Nonsense | 14 Jul 2009 @ 16:38:10 IST | 14 Jul 2009 @ 20:17:05 IST |
| Simple BBCode support added to comments
Added some enhancements to comments section |
Site management | 10 Jul 2009 @ 22:18:08 IST | 10 Jul 2009 @ 22:20:24 IST |
| Configuring wireless networking in the Linux kernel
A quick tip or HOWTO on getting wireless networking support in a custom compiled Linux kernel 2.6. |
Bits and Bytes | 7 Jul 2009 @ 13:50:45 IST | 7 Jul 2009 @ 13:55:31 IST |
| Prevailing myths about "geek" users and their choice of Operating Systems
Why I believe that being a geek does not automatically equal to being more knowledgeable than somebody less geeky |
People and society | 3 Jul 2009 @ 17:34:06 IST | 3 Jul 2009 @ 17:54:32 IST |
June |
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| Cops and Slobs #7
Our hero finds himself in a spot - what happens next? |
Cops and Slobs comic | 29 Jun 2009 @ 17:44:19 IST | 29 Jun 2009 @ 17:44:34 IST |
| Road accident cases - how to deal with emergencies
What to do when you are personally involved in serious road accidents |
People and society | 26 Jun 2009 @ 08:42:39 IST | 26 Jun 2009 @ 09:10:04 IST |
| RTS gaming in Linux
A small list of Linux Real Time Strategy games you might be interested in |
Software and Technology | 22 Jun 2009 @ 16:05:19 IST | 22 Jun 2009 @ 16:22:08 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #6
Our story goes on, and this time our cop gets to explore "deeper" issues (pardon the terrible pun) |
Cops and Slobs comic | 18 Jun 2009 @ 20:12:14 IST | 18 Jun 2009 @ 20:12:14 IST |
| Protect the Real Fake
The Papa Hari World Government will come down heavily on fake fakes in order to protect the legitimate usage of the word "fake" |
Humour and Nonsense | 16 Jun 2009 @ 09:38:30 IST | 16 Jun 2009 @ 17:59:23 IST |
| Boxi and Panjo - Healthy Choices
A little bit of slapstick never hurt anybody... or does it? |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 15 Jun 2009 @ 16:14:47 IST | 15 Jun 2009 @ 16:15:27 IST |
| The capitation fee issue and its underlying causes
Thoughts on the capitation fee issue which has raised the hackles of our esteemed and Honourable MPs |
People and society | 10 Jun 2009 @ 17:12:51 IST | 10 Jun 2009 @ 17:12:51 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #5
Our cop moves to the next case, but does he forget? |
Cops and Slobs comic | 9 Jun 2009 @ 16:12:43 IST | 9 Jun 2009 @ 16:12:43 IST |
| Webcomic links
A list of webcomics I like and read regularly |
Bits and Bytes | 8 Jun 2009 @ 16:23:57 IST | 12 Mar 2010 @ 13:44:22 IST |
| Blogging in anger and its legal implications
Why bloggers need to really be very careful before publishing anything in anger |
Internet and Blogging | 6 Jun 2009 @ 09:34:46 IST | 6 Jun 2009 @ 15:05:55 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #4
What does Sergeant Jho do about his suspicions? Let's find out |
Cops and Slobs comic | 5 Jun 2009 @ 18:39:08 IST | 5 Jun 2009 @ 18:39:08 IST |
| Privacy Policy
A privacy policy to satisfy the requirements of advertising providers |
Site management | 4 Jun 2009 @ 11:29:13 IST | 9 Aug 2009 @ 10:11:45 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #3
Well the story continues with our fine cop on to something |
Cops and Slobs comic | 1 Jun 2009 @ 23:45:28 IST | 5 Jun 2009 @ 18:19:26 IST |
May |
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| Search engine visitors - the missing clue
Could search visitors be induced to share a little more information upon entering a website? |
Internet and Blogging | 28 May 2009 @ 21:31:29 IST | 28 May 2009 @ 21:33:27 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #2
The second episode of Cops and Slobs. What is our great cop up to now? |
Cops and Slobs comic | 27 May 2009 @ 22:12:41 IST | 5 Jun 2009 @ 18:19:47 IST |
| KDE 4 migration - whew!
Finally the long-deferred upgrade is here. And with much hesitation I jump into the KDE 4 universe |
Software and Technology | 26 May 2009 @ 08:52:43 IST | 26 May 2009 @ 09:03:53 IST |
| Chennai Super Kings' performance sucked
Why Chennai Super Kings really failed this time around and why their performance really sucked |
Sports | 24 May 2009 @ 09:46:20 IST | 24 May 2009 @ 19:16:13 IST |
| Project Wonderful: my impressions
My impression of the the Project Wonderful advertising system for publishers, its pros and cons |
Internet and Blogging | 23 May 2009 @ 13:28:31 IST | 23 May 2009 @ 13:49:42 IST |
| How I create my webcomic digitally in GIMP
A brief look at how I prepare webcomics digitally using the GIMP |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | 22 May 2009 @ 18:15:58 IST | 22 May 2009 @ 19:01:51 IST |
| Boxi and Panjo - Flights of Fancy
Will Boxi ever get on a flight? You decide |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 19 May 2009 @ 17:52:17 IST | 19 May 2009 @ 17:52:17 IST |
| Papa Hari Learn English Today
Learn English todays only Gentle Mans We r teach very GOOD!! |
Humour and Nonsense | 18 May 2009 @ 16:52:17 IST | 18 May 2009 @ 18:27:05 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #1 (in colour)
Cops and Slobs #1 in colour |
Cops and Slobs comic | 13 May 2009 @ 21:25:42 IST | 14 May 2009 @ 00:11:31 IST |
| Blogrolling.com links
A small request to bloggers who use the blogrolling.com service |
Site management | 13 May 2009 @ 13:27:07 IST | 13 May 2009 @ 20:32:53 IST |
| Cops and Slobs #1
A new comic (hopefully a series) entitled Cops and Slobs |
Cops and Slobs comic | 12 May 2009 @ 14:51:22 IST | 12 May 2009 @ 14:51:44 IST |
| A forum added
For improving reader interactivity I've added a forum |
Site management | 11 May 2009 @ 18:16:07 IST | 11 May 2009 @ 18:19:16 IST |
| Boxi and Panjo - Sleeping Trouble
What exactly is Panjo's problem sleeping? |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 8 May 2009 @ 23:27:47 IST | 8 May 2009 @ 23:28:16 IST |
| Boxi and Panjo - Career Dreams
Boxi and Panjo returns yet again to delight readers |
Boxi and Panjo comic | 7 May 2009 @ 17:01:32 IST | 7 May 2009 @ 22:02:01 IST |
| Moved to a new server
Migrated to a different hosting provider |
Site management | 2 May 2009 @ 22:18:51 IST | 2 May 2009 @ 22:18:51 IST |
April |
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| Common wrong assumptions by amateur internet "lawyers"
More on online legal "experts" and their wrong views |
People and society | 1 May 2009 @ 09:23:31 IST | 6 Jun 2009 @ 10:33:48 IST |
| Time to wind down?
Over the last several months, readership has gone down and so has my enthusiasm |
Life and Leisure | 23 Apr 2009 @ 22:34:06 IST | 23 Apr 2009 @ 22:40:55 IST |
| Sophisticated online frauds
A reasonably sophisticated scam I wanted people to know of |
Internet and Blogging | 17 Apr 2009 @ 12:00:08 IST | 17 Apr 2009 @ 12:06:28 IST |
| Back from Germany
I'm back from Germany |
Life and Leisure | 12 Apr 2009 @ 21:59:06 IST | 12 Apr 2009 @ 22:02:26 IST |
March |
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| flex - learning a little bit of pattern matching
A simple example of how to use Flex - a generator for text-pattern matching/scanning programs |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | 26 Mar 2009 @ 13:27:24 IST | 26 Mar 2009 @ 14:17:05 IST |
| On logical markup, XML/SGML and documentation
Thoughts on markup languages, XML technologies and everyday writing |
Software and Technology | 23 Mar 2009 @ 10:59:12 IST | 7 May 2009 @ 20:58:04 IST |
| Papa Hari Foundation's gender neutrality initiative
How to get rid of gender biased terminology in language |
Humour and Nonsense | 21 Mar 2009 @ 11:13:52 IST | 21 Mar 2009 @ 11:29:25 IST |
| PyTamEditor - a Tamil Unicode Editor
Announcing my Tamil Unicode editor written in Python and PyQt4 |
My software | 20 Mar 2009 @ 17:47:08 IST | 7 May 2009 @ 21:04:17 IST |
| More 32-bit 64-bit madness
Problems where 32-bit and 64-bit programs need to interact and you're basically screwed |
Software and Technology | 19 Mar 2009 @ 22:17:24 IST | 7 May 2009 @ 18:19:55 IST |
| On Legal Opinions
Why amateur online writers should keep away from debating legal issues |
People and society | 16 Mar 2009 @ 21:27:54 IST | 6 Jun 2009 @ 10:33:10 IST |
| Python's unicode strings and QString gotcha
A small gotcha in Unicode which I felt was worth recording |
Bits and Bytes | 13 Mar 2009 @ 17:47:27 IST | 18 Mar 2009 @ 20:28:35 IST |
| Salvaging some of my articles
Added a new "articles" section to this site |
Site management | 9 Mar 2009 @ 21:34:54 IST | 9 Mar 2009 @ 21:41:26 IST |
| Why I stopped participating in online forums
More thoughts on online forums |
Internet and Blogging | 7 Mar 2009 @ 19:41:51 IST | 7 May 2009 @ 18:20:45 IST |
| A complete move - please update URLs
Please update your blog rolls and feed readers |
Site management | 4 Mar 2009 @ 20:45:54 IST | 4 Mar 2009 @ 20:54:23 IST |
February |
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| BiaMovE now on google code
My mencoder GUI now on google pages |
My software | 25 Feb 2009 @ 19:36:55 IST | 26 Feb 2009 @ 10:54:13 IST |
| My 3D artwork samples
Some samples of my experiments with 3D |
Bits and Bytes | 20 Feb 2009 @ 21:52:03 IST | 20 Feb 2009 @ 21:54:18 IST |
| kPovModeler - Easy 3D Rendering Tool
Simple 3D rendering tool in Linux for budding 3D artists |
Software and Technology | 14 Feb 2009 @ 10:23:05 IST | 7 May 2009 @ 21:11:51 IST |
| The great HTTP security issue
Why a web application developer cannot solve a basic flaw of the HTTP system even with appication-level encryption |
Software and Technology | 7 Feb 2009 @ 21:14:52 IST | 7 Feb 2009 @ 21:14:52 IST |
January |
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| Simple way to run X apps as root in Linux
Simple way to run X apps as root, but worth remembering |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | 28 Jan 2009 @ 20:44:02 IST | 30 Jan 2009 @ 07:27:05 IST |
| Bad internet connectivity
Internet problems in India (?) |
Internet and Blogging | 22 Jan 2009 @ 20:53:14 IST | 22 Jan 2009 @ 20:57:34 IST |
| FOSS video software for all your needs
How to convert Linux into an amateur video editing box |
Software and Technology | 14 Jan 2009 @ 22:18:21 IST | 7 May 2009 @ 21:12:02 IST |
| Wishing you a happy new year
Happy new year, everybody |
Life and Leisure | 2 Jan 2009 @ 20:41:11 IST | 2 Jan 2009 @ 20:41:11 IST |
