Comments for The Troll-Range http://blog.trollgod.org.uk Ghworg's wibblings and geek projects. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:58:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Backporting new code to Debian packages by Backporting new code to Debian packages | Debian-News.net - Your one stop for news about Debian http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/11/backporting-new-code-to-debian-packages/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Backporting new code to Debian packages | Debian-News.net - Your one stop for news about Debian Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:58:17 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=374#comment-279 [...] If you are willing to do a little bit of work you can shoehorn the latest code into a package yourself without needing any special knowledge of how to create packages. Note this will only work with programs that already have been packaged since it re-uses the old packaging info with the new code. More here [...] [...] If you are willing to do a little bit of work you can shoehorn the latest code into a package yourself without needing any special knowledge of how to create packages. Note this will only work with programs that already have been packaged since it re-uses the old packaging info with the new code. More here [...]

]]> Comment on Twitter to XMPP (Jabber) by Ghworg http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/03/twitter-to-xmpp-jabber/comment-page-1/#comment-277 Ghworg Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:49 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=118#comment-277 No problem. <pre> [XMPP] jid = ghworg@jabber.org XMPPpass = jabberpassword [twitter] URL = http://twitter.com/statuses/friends_timeline.json Username = ghworg Password = twitterpassword </pre> You might want to grab the <a href="http://git.trollgod.org.uk/?p=misc.git;a=blob;f=python/twixm.py;hb=HEAD" rel="nofollow">latest version</a>, I've fixed a couple of bugs in it. No problem.

[XMPP]
jid = ghworg@jabber.org
XMPPpass = jabberpassword

[twitter]
URL = http://twitter.com/statuses/friends_timeline.json
Username = ghworg
Password = twitterpassword

You might want to grab the latest version, I’ve fixed a couple of bugs in it.

]]> Comment on Twitter to XMPP (Jabber) by Natim http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/03/twitter-to-xmpp-jabber/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Natim Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:40:20 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=118#comment-276 The twixmrc file is missing ... Could you please give me a sample please ? The twixmrc file is missing … Could you please give me a sample please ?

]]> Comment on Hatred of the Gnome registry by Nicholas http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2005/11/hatred-of-the-gnome-registry/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Nicholas Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:01:03 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=35#comment-272 I more or less agree. I don't know if the registry is the worst idea Microsoft ever came up with (with so many bad ideas I don't even know how to begin to choose the worst) but it's clearly a big mistake and one of the things that makes Windows as poor as it is. So why copy it? And using XML is just adding insult to injury. There's nothing wrong with the conf/rc file system. It could be improved with a standard file format/API for accessing it but "if it ain't broke don't fix it". I more or less agree. I don’t know if the registry is the worst idea Microsoft ever came up with (with so many bad ideas I don’t even know how to begin to choose the worst) but it’s clearly a big mistake and one of the things that makes Windows as poor as it is. So why copy it? And using XML is just adding insult to injury.

There’s nothing wrong with the conf/rc file system. It could be improved with a standard file format/API for accessing it but “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.

]]> Comment on My top 10 Wordpress plugins by Ghworg http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/05/my-top-15-wordpress-plugins/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Ghworg Thu, 14 May 2009 17:41:14 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=153#comment-83 Heh, I just noticed the URL for this post says "top 15" instead of 10. I did have 15 when I originally wrote it but some problems cropped up with a couple and I decided I couldn't recommend them, so I decided to prune the list down to 10. Heh, I just noticed the URL for this post says “top 15″ instead of 10. I did have 15 when I originally wrote it but some problems cropped up with a couple and I decided I couldn’t recommend them, so I decided to prune the list down to 10.

]]> Comment on Virgin Media are petty scumbags by Ghworg http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/04/virgin-media-are-petty-scumbags/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Ghworg Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:17:04 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=150#comment-76 There is a difference between an ISP supplying equipment that doesn't support SNMP and one that gives you the kit but then disables the function. The former is being cheap, which is completely understandable, it is a business after all. The latter is just mean. There is a difference between an ISP supplying equipment that doesn’t support SNMP and one that gives you the kit but then disables the function. The former is being cheap, which is completely understandable, it is a business after all. The latter is just mean.

]]> Comment on Virgin Media are petty scumbags by Kavey http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/04/virgin-media-are-petty-scumbags/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Kavey Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:29:16 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=150#comment-75 Most ISPs do this - I've not come across an ADSL ISP that doesn't support SNMP either - had to get my own router... At least you can get cable! Most ISPs do this – I’ve not come across an ADSL ISP that doesn’t support SNMP either – had to get my own router…

At least you can get cable!

]]> Comment on I watched the Watchmen (spoiler alert) by Fortress Guy http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/03/i-watched-the-watchmen-spoiler-alert/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Fortress Guy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:43:23 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=104#comment-32 I saw your comment on TheDocNetwork's blog. You and I are on opposite ends of this debate, but that is okay. I think there is stuff we agree on too. For example: I have never read the graphic novel either. That sex scene was not very sexy. And it is not just your hang-ups concerning Doc Manhattan's dork. I think it is the way we are culturally wired. Nakedness is not the norm and calls for attention. I agree with you that other costumed characters ("superheroes" just does not seem to fit) seemed to have nebulous powers if any aside from some extra strength in one instance. It was too unclear. I disagree with you about the ending. Since I went into this film with no knowledge at all about the universe and characters, I found that the movie tried to build up viewer support for Rorschach. The flashbacks and prison scenes for example. So I thought the ending quite unenjoyable. Especially at the hands of the most boring and arguably unliked character. So for balance to your balance you can check out my take if you want. I appreciate the spirited and honest back and forth. <a href="http://fortresstakes.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/watchmen-2009/" target="_blank">http://fortresstakes.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/wat...</a> I saw your comment on TheDocNetwork's blog. You and I are on opposite ends of this debate, but that is okay. I think there is stuff we agree on too.

For example: I have never read the graphic novel either. That sex scene was not very sexy. And it is not just your hang-ups concerning Doc Manhattan's dork. I think it is the way we are culturally wired. Nakedness is not the norm and calls for attention.

I agree with you that other costumed characters ("superheroes" just does not seem to fit) seemed to have nebulous powers if any aside from some extra strength in one instance. It was too unclear.

I disagree with you about the ending. Since I went into this film with no knowledge at all about the universe and characters, I found that the movie tried to build up viewer support for Rorschach. The flashbacks and prison scenes for example. So I thought the ending quite unenjoyable. Especially at the hands of the most boring and arguably unliked character.

So for balance to your balance you can check out my take if you want. I appreciate the spirited and honest back and forth.

http://fortresstakes.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/wat...

]]> Comment on I watched the Watchmen (spoiler alert) by Watchmen Shop http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/03/i-watched-the-watchmen-spoiler-alert/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Watchmen Shop Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:13:14 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=104#comment-23 I am a big fan of Watchmen, too! It is just an awesome story to start with - and then an awesome movie made. In fact the movie is not just an ordinary super hero movie. I really enjoy it! I am a big fan of Watchmen, too! It is just an awesome story to start with – and then an awesome movie made. In fact the movie is not just an ordinary super hero movie. I really enjoy it!

]]> Comment on Multiconica update by Ghworg http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/2009/03/multiconica-update/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Ghworg Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:30:20 +0000 http://blog.trollgod.org.uk/?p=96#comment-19 I have uploaded the code I use to test with at <a href="http://www.trollgod.org.uk/test/multiconica_test.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.trollgod.org.uk/test/multiconica_test.html</a>. It is set to refresh every ten seconds, alternating between twitter and identica. Hope that is helpful to you. I have uploaded the code I use to test with at http://www.trollgod.org.uk/test/multiconica_test.html. It is set to refresh every ten seconds, alternating between twitter and identica. Hope that is helpful to you.

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