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Linux Xorg Broken After Kernel Update and Reboot Because of Nvidia Driver

Alex — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:37:54 +0000

Re: help!! the last update broke my boot

press alt+printscreen+r (to release the keyboard from the Xserver)
then hit crtl+alt+F1 (and log in)
sudo pico /etc/X11/xorg.conf and change the lines that says
Section "Device" Driver "nvidia"
to

Section "Device" Driver "nv"
Save the file and then issue the startx command or just reboot. That should get your desktop up and running, minus any hardware acceleration (e.g.: for compiz or video games).

Hope that helps and I hope the nvidia driver was opens source!

Source: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1265224&page=3.

Note: I was updating my Ubuntu Karmic Alpha 5 machine.

Stream Internet video content directly to your TV w/ VuNow

Alex — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:15:01 +0000

Verismo’s VuNow allows you to stream Internet video content directly to your TV. The MediaMVP was a similar device, but was used to get content off your computer (unless you use something like MVPMC). According to Verismo, it’s simple to use and easy to install. We can find out on December 15th for $99.

VuNow™ Features

Verismo’s VuNow is the only solution that provides everything a consumer wants. Access to the broadest online content, simple to use, easy to install, and compact in size — all at an affordable price.

A Standard Definition and a High Definition model of the VuNow PoD that can connect to any TV
Support for wired or wireless connectivity
Navigation using a TV-friendly and intuitive User Interface
Watch YouTube™ videos on TV by categories
Search for videos with the powerful built-in video search engine
Choose from a large selection of movies and download from CinemaNow™
Download videos using BitTorrent™ protocol
Watch videos directly from popular websites by categories
Watch Live TV Channels from around the world
Access to Personal Media such as video, music, and photos from the home network stored on a PC, Networked Attached Storage device, or even on a connected USB storage device

Verismo’s VuNow

Compile MythTV 0.21 Slackbuild for Slackware 12.1

Alex — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:52:37 +0000

with the latest ffmpeg installed, I add to temporarily move the following directories in my home directory for the MythTV compilation to go smoothly:
/usr/include/libavcodec/
/usr/include/libavformat/
/usr/include/libavutil/

Linux: record a Screencast w/ sound using ffmpeg

Alex — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:05:38 +0000

How to record a screencast with sound from the sound server (e.g.: ALSA) using ffmpeg:

ffmpeg -f oss -i /dev/audio -f x11grab -s 800x600 -r 15 -i :0.0 output.avi

Free/Cheap TV

Alex — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:15:30 +0000

Where to point your TV antenna

Alex — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:22:38 +0000

The AntennaWeb.org mapping program, provided by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), locates the proper outdoor antenna to receive your local television broadcast channels.

Based on geographical maps and signal strengths, AntennaWeb locates the best antenna for you — whether the antenna is for use with a home satellite system, high-definition television (HDTV) or a traditional analog set.

Get started!

Lights, Motors, Action! (TM) Stunt Show, Hollywood Studios (MGM)

Alex — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:38:31 +0000

Lights, Motors, Action!(TM) Stunt Show, Hollywood Studios (MGM), – Click here for this week’s top video clips

Fireworks at Epcot Center, Disney World, Florida

Alex — Thu, 10 May 2007 23:16:04 +0000

Part 1 of 1

Part 2 of 2

They were filmed on 03/31/07.