Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Quest for Scholarly Tech: Virtualisation

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 by

As a computer scientist, I find OS monogamy an impossible commitment: I want to use both Windows and Linux. To handle both systems, I have tried all sorts of solutions, ranging from dual-boot to having two complete separate machines in my desk. But recently, I’ve been trying virtualisation, which allows a system to run inside another, as a more convenient solution. Continue reading →

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The Quest for Scholarly Tech: Ubuntu

Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 by

I have been evaluating Ubuntu, the famous “Linux for human beings” distribution, and I’ve found a pleasant system… with a few drawbacks. Continue reading →

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Back to Brazil… and to an old research subject

Posted on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 by

The lack of recent updates has been result of the end of my Research Internship in France, and all the consequent rush in tying up loose ends there, and setting up new projects here. Last week I was blessed with Carnaval break, but it was also opportunity to revisit an old research subject. Continue reading →

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