Knoppix...

In the last post, I mentioned about Knoppix. Knoppix is actually operating system that can boot from cd and you can start using it right away. Just like in the dinosour time where MS-Dos is popular. Back then, you have to put in the 5.25 inches thin disc in to drive and boot the MS-Dos. Once the MS-Dos is loaded into memory, you slide in any application program. Everything was in command prompt. Hey, that was 15 years ago. Now, we have cd-rom drive that can read data at 52X, one X is equal to 150kbytes persecond. Computers now are fast and able to launch application quickly. Once knoppix finished loading, you will be greeted by familiar interface like windows. Everything just point and click. This software is FREE!.


You can use OpenOffice which is similar to Microsoft Office but it is free. No need to pay any license. It is compatible with microsof Office Files. In other words, you can open your word document or presentation files and edit in the OpenOffice.There a lot of goodies included in the CD. One example is Mysql for creating your relational database.

Anyway, I managed to connect to internet using my dsl modem. The configuration setting is not that hard. I think it is easier in Windows. First attempt, I used Knoppix 3.6 but failed to log on the internet. I went to Knoppix forum to post my problem. I succeded in my second attempt after using Knoppix 3.4. First, you set the network card configuration. The wizard will ask you for your IP (i.e. the ip for your ethernet card) and your ISP DNS. Then, you set the PPPOE configuration wizard so that you can dial to the server. After these two steps, you are on the internet superhighway. You to set this settings every time you boot with the cd. To avoid doing this, you have to install knoppix on your hard disk.

Go and download your at knoppix.org.

Matlab...

Normalization of the database was today's lecture. The tutorial on ER diagram takes me some time to derive it from the business rule. The next step, was to create the entities in ER diagram using SQL commands. Have to make sure the entities(tables) are link properly using primary key and foreign. Constraints have to be set according to the requirement.

There will be a Matlab programming contest starting on Wednesday, 3rd October till 10th November. Rules of the contest can be found at Matlab Website. Lots of Prizes will be giving away such as T-shirts and stuff. What you waiting for? Come and join now.

Web Surfing...

After Terawih, I sit at my Pc and starts playing Unreal Tournament 2004 online. I went to this server which can accommodate 24 players in one go. As we playing in the small map, everybody was berserk and shooting aimlessly. Well, it was fun because you just go in and shoot till you got somebody.

Today, I found other interesting blog. The blog was written by Mr Adib who has passion in reading and writing. I stumbled upon his blog while surfing idlanzakaria's blog. I like what he wrote about the Ramadhan. He wrote,

"As the age goes up in numbers, our physical stregth goes downwards. A few of my friends( inculding me) regret that we could have done more if we were younger. But when we were younger, we got carried away from doing more ibadah by other worldly attractions and pleasures."

That is true Mr Adib, even myself I managed to do 8 rakaat for the terawih prayer. Suppose, I should try to do 21 rakaat tommorow.

I'm also a regular to Screenshots. What I like about his website. I can grab some information about the current issues ranging from politics, economics and technology. The fact are summarized and referenced.

As I write this blog. I found myself still have no idea to write. May be, I should read more.

6th April...

Is your birthday day 6 of the month?

Yes!

Your Life:

You are generous with people in need, sometimes to an extreme that peoplefind you nosey.

Really! I'm that bad... I dont think I'm not nosy...

Your hidden courage and dedication often surprise others.

Yes! My friends are suprised that I can do something unexpected.

Your imagination is extremely unique.

When I was young .. I can spent hours playing Lego. My imagination just don't seem to stop.

Your LoveYour love life is on the smooth track because it grows from friendship.

I have never been in love before...

Although you may not make a sweet lover but your sincerity bring happinessto your couple.

I hope this is true... I like making people happy.. It makes me happy too.

Kinokuniya...

Oh no! I was late for class. Usually, I will about two hours to drive up to class. I managed to drive 45 minutes less. It rained along the journey in Seremban and Elite Highway.I managed to arrive to class on time. The lecture was interesting and I understand mostly understand what the lecturer taught. I used to take this subject when I was in the undergraduate. All the terms are still fresh in my head. Hope to excel in this paper.

Dr I C dismissed the class at around 6.40pm. I have meeting with my friend of mine in KL. She was kind and helpful enough to buy the textbook. We had roti nan and chicken tandoori . My classmate squeaked and screamed when she saw rat running under table. It is a brown rat and it is big. I wonder why the worker in the restaureant never notice them. At home, I got a mouse running around. Mouse are smaller in size. May be it just a rat but smaller version. Have to find this out. I managed to kill two of them. I'm not going to eat at that restaurant again. In the future, I will not bring anyone to mapley anymore. Better go to fast food restaurant which is more cleaner and cooler. During my years in matriculation centre, My best buddy and I used to walk all the way to the section 14 for the roti Nan using the short cut through the Star newpapers headquarter.

At 9 pm. I sent her back and head home for 100km journey. Make a pit stop at Shell to fill up the petrol.

New semester

After two weeks of exam, I'm now in the second module of the course. This semester, I will be taking optical communications and Software and Database in Telecommunication. The first subject will be taught by 3 lecturers because the course is divided three parts. Each lecturer is responsible for each part. The first part is already finished which took 8 hours of lecture. We were enlightened with the history how was optical communications came about, the basic concepts, and system overview.

Today, I'm in the second week of the module and will be learning Software and Database in Telecommunication. The lectuer mentioned that we will be using some softwares in learning the subject. One of them is Knoppix. Knoppix is operating system just that is based on Linux. The special thing about is Knoppix which can boot from cd. Application like openOffice is included in the CD. It like in the old days where we have to boot the computer with 5 inch diskettes with operating system called MS-DOS. Back then it was boring because syntax command have to be type in and remember.

Technic...

My mom's car has been in and out of the workshop due to engine oil leaking. The problem starts when our favourite mechanic changed the timing belt. It cost over RM 200 and the mechanic mentioned about changing the oil seal around the timing belt (not sure where is it located). I sent the car three time until the problem finally resolved. During this period, the mechanic has changed the water pump, some seals around the engine and seal the top cover of the engine with some kind of sealant. It looks like a bathroom sealant. My mom complained about the mechanic's unsatisfactory service and blamed the mechanic not using the original spare part. The mechanic told that he was using spare part from Japan which is superior that Malaysian sparepart. I suspect he was using 'local' or low quality sparepart for replacement so he can make more money.Luckily, he don't charged for extra service. I don't understand what kind of marketing strategy he used. Perhaps one of his technician not doing the job properly. Our panel mechanic is quite degil or never listen the customer complain. He like to 'ikut' his kepala sendiri. The last time, I complained the rear disc is making funny noises and I told him to replace the brake pads. Instead, he starts his diagnose by checking the brake fluid. Finally, he changed the brake pad after i complained to him again. I drove my mom's car to class. I drive slowly and carefully around 90 to 100 km/h. The journey takes half an hour longer than usual but I feel more relaxed and no so tiring. The advantage of driving slow is that you get to enjoy the lovely green screnery. Palm oil plantation, hydrophonic green houses, rubber plantations, fruit orchards, rest areas and kandang lembu. You also the oppurtinity to see what kind of cars overtake you. In some occasion, a convoy of superbikes will just zoom past you. I would love to ride on of those superbikes.

Hmm..

I found some interesting blog made by Malaysian. Some of them are quite good. I have been blogging for nearly two years. I started it after read my friend's blog. That time I was in 3rd year in my undergraduate. English is my second language and by blogging I hope I will able to improve it. At the same time, to teach myself to expresss my myself in writing.

Tricky...

Phew...the examination questions was tricky...involve lot of analytical skills..7 days b4 the second paper

24 Hours...

Approximately 24 hours before my first paper..tick...tick...tick....