the new topyli standard http://www.siltala.net Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:08:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The superior, tinier desktop? http://www.siltala.net/2010/01/14/the-superior-tinier-desktop/ http://www.siltala.net/2010/01/14/the-superior-tinier-desktop/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:08:10 +0000 topyli http://www.siltala.net/?p=275 Ploughing through my feeds today, I came across Jonny’s post about the Telepathic goodness he’s playing with on his N900. Very nice.

Which brings me to one simple question. Why can’t we, with our powerful computers and full-blown GNOME desktops have any of these nice things? We run the same stuff: evolution-data-server, D-bus, mission-control and the Telepathy connectors. Yet, we have an address book that doesn’t know whether or not our friends are online. Nor can we send IM and email from the same application based on this presence information.

Nothing has happened since I last pondered this question in November 2008. Maybe I should start running Maemo on my desktop? Does the N900 support high resolution external displays? Clearly it is superior.

]]> http://www.siltala.net/2010/01/14/the-superior-tinier-desktop/feed/ 5 tales from the offtopic #31: comments http://www.siltala.net/2010/01/04/tales-from-the-offtopic-31-comments/ http://www.siltala.net/2010/01/04/tales-from-the-offtopic-31-comments/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:39:06 +0000 topyli http://www.siltala.net/?p=271 What is the Web 2.0? Friending, voting, and above all, comments! In the first installation of the new decade of tales from the offtopic, meet the luddite gord, and 2.0 enthusiasts Pici, rww, and mc44.

]]> http://www.siltala.net/2010/01/04/tales-from-the-offtopic-31-comments/feed/ 5 tales from the offtopic #30: the topyli starburst sticker of approval http://www.siltala.net/2009/12/07/tales-from-the-offtopic-30-the-topyli-starburst-sticker-of-approval/ http://www.siltala.net/2009/12/07/tales-from-the-offtopic-30-the-topyli-starburst-sticker-of-approval/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:05:21 +0000 topyli http://www.siltala.net/?p=265 Yesterday, I announced my official approval of the “inverted” Clearlooks theme to be included in the list of usable things. Everyone was happy, no doubt. I hope the theme creators are recovering from the resulting party nicely. Always concerned with the quality of Ubuntu’s IRC services, elky inquired about the certification status of #ubuntu-offtopic. I hope this installation of tales from the offtopic clears everything out, and everyone can continue enjoying their time on the channel!

topyli-approved

Edit: I guess you’re probably thinking, “pffft there’s no such thing as a topyli starburst sticker of approval!” Guess again! Of course there is one, kindly (and 100% officially) created by mc44.

]]> http://www.siltala.net/2009/12/07/tales-from-the-offtopic-30-the-topyli-starburst-sticker-of-approval/feed/ 0 Celebratory test post and introduction http://www.siltala.net/2009/12/02/celebratory-test-post-and-introduction/ http://www.siltala.net/2009/12/02/celebratory-test-post-and-introduction/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:53:06 +0000 topyli http://www.siltala.net/?p=262 In yesterday’s EMEA regional membership approval board meeting, my application for Ubuntu membership was accepted, and tonight I’m in the process of activating my membership perks, such as syndication on Planet Ubuntu. Thanks to all who cheered for me in the meeting, and who added testimonials on my wiki page!

For those who don’t know me, I’m a Finnish academic guy and a big freedom fan. I have used, advocated, and supported Ubuntu as long as it has existed, and more in fact – I downloaded my first pre-Warty copy of Ubuntu from nonameyet.com. :)

I hope I can continue to be useful for the Ubuntu community for a long time still. I foresee a glorious future for Free Software and our favorite distribution, and I only wish I can recognize as many opportunities as possible for making Ubuntu a little bit more awesome as they come by. Because they always do.

Big cheers also to our other amazing new EMEA region Ubuntu members. Full speed ahead!

]]> http://www.siltala.net/2009/12/02/celebratory-test-post-and-introduction/feed/ 1 Hats off to Telenor and Norwegian sanity http://www.siltala.net/2009/11/07/hats-off-to-telenor-and-norwegian-sanity/ http://www.siltala.net/2009/11/07/hats-off-to-telenor-and-norwegian-sanity/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:43:54 +0000 topyli http://www.siltala.net/?p=253 Via Torrentfreak:

The IFPI (read: Hollywood) is increasingly pushing for placing the onus of prosecuting infringements of their imaginary property to internet service providers. I am happy to see Telenor refuse to do someone elses business. If I build a road, I should not be responsible for drunk drivers who might drive on it. Or as Telenor puts it,

“This would be the same as demanding that the postal service should open all letters, and decide which ones should be delivered.”

The court ruled in favor of Telenor’s sanity, against IFPI’s distorted view of society, property, justice, and business. The ruling is not about whether or not the Pirate Bay may remain online in Norway, it is about Norwegian and every other country’s critical infrastructure.

Applause!

Update: now the Danish Antipiratbyron is throwing in the towel, for another reason: courts in Denmark still require evidence before convicting anyone, and they remain unable to acquire it. This is a good move as well. Let’s spend the money to producing some good art instead of suing fans.

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