http://karthiverse.co.in/blog Chronicles of My Life ... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:11:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is a couple screenshots of my Ubuntu 9.04 with VLC, XAMPP (installed for Wordpress), Wordpress 2.9, Firefox 3.6, Chrome Beta dual booted with Windows Vista. My re-installation of Ubuntu was due to me fooling around, trying to install Compiz (only to realize that there was an easier method to do it!) and corrupting Ubuntu files. [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/12/my-ubuntu-installed-with-xampp-wordpress-and-chrome-beta/ Wordpress.org has released 2.9 version (codename: Carmen) with some major updates. According to Wordpress blog, some of the important updates includes: Global undo/”trash” feature, which means that if you accidentally delete a post or comment you can bring it back from the grave (i.e., the Trash). This also eliminates those annoying “are you sure” messages we [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/12/wordpress-2-9-is-here/ This post is dedicated to our Fallen Heroes of 26/11 Mumbai Terrorist attack. On this day, we should all take a moment to pray for those who died on that fateful day. We should also remember the sacrifices made by people like Tukaram Omble, Hemant Karkare, Vijay Salaskar, Ashok Kamte, NSG Commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, and NSG [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/11/my-salute-to-our-fallen-heroes/ (Warning: This is a bit lengthier post!) Well the internet is abuzz with the news about the new Chrome OS which was unveiled by Google yesterday. All major social networking sites and technology related sites closely monitored and reported the news. TechRadar has posted several screenshots of the Google’s OS. Endgadet has posted videos of Google’s [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/11/google-chrome-do-we-need-another-os/ Today evening as I drove back home in my car, I witnessed an accident – not a terrible one but definitely a scary one. As I was nearing a signal in Mount Road near Whites Road, I saw a Tata Safari sped past me, overtaking a few other cars in front of me, trying to [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/11/who-has-the-right-of-way/ Today morning I was greeted by this wonderful doodle from Google. As today being 14th November, Childern’s day in India, Google has decided to brighten up Google page with a doodle from India. The doodle posted above is from Puru Pratap Singh, 4th standard student from Gurgaon. Google has also showcased some of the doodle’s sent [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/11/happy-childerns-day-from-google/ Yes! it is that time again, where you have to upgrade your wordpress blog. From the Wordpress blog… 2.8.6 fixes two security problems that can be exploited by registered, logged in users who have posting privileges.  If you have untrusted authors on your blog, upgrading to 2.8.6 is recommended. The first problem is an XSS vulnerability in [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/11/upgrade-to-wordpress-2-8-6-security-release-now/ Recently I have started reading some pretty good novels – mostly fiction – by Frederick Forsyth. So far, I have read The Afghan and Avenger. Both are pretty awesome and is a must read for everyone. If you have a long journey and need to while away the time, these novels ought to do the trick. Later [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/11/booking-novels-via-landmark/ Yes, it is time to upgrade your Wordpress blog. Some of the key highlights of this release includes .. A fix for the Trackback Denial-of-Service attack that is currently being seen. Removal of areas within the code where php code in variables was evaluated. Switched the file upload functionality to be whitelisted for all users including Admins. Retiring of [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/10/wordpress-2-8-5-is-here-upgrade-now/ I wish all my friends and family a happy and delightful Diwali 2009! No related posts. No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/10/happy-diwali/ The series is now evenly poised. RNW versus FCC match will now play the final match to decide who will retain the Good Will Cup. No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/10/a-thriller-in-the-works/ As the weekend came nearer, two things I realized. One was the on-set of “Navarathiri” festival and second the beginning of Tri-series “Good Will Cup” between Runs N Wickets and Frost Cricket Club (For more info on the cricket, click here). Navarathiri has a major significance for the Hindus in India. It marks the beginning of [...] No related posts.]]> http://karthiverse.co.in/blog/2009/09/happy-navarathri-to-all/