Archive for January, 2007

Setting-up IBM Thinkpad X40 Laptop on Ubuntu Linux to connect to the Internet via 3G/GPRS using Nokia N70

Monday, January 29th, 2007

Nokia N70Setting-up Nokia N70 (Mine is a Music Edition but will work on other versions of Nokia 70).

For other Phone Models that are reported to work, see reference/sources below at the end of this article.

1. I am using kernel 2.6.17 provided in stock Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft (Though my set-up were previously upgraded from Ubuntu 5.10 Breezy to Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper then to Edgy Eft). Based on the BitUbique Site Article by Xiao Feng, this works also in kernel 2.6.15 provided in the stock Dapper and should work with other 2.6 kernel. Xiao Feng says he has no idea whether it will work on 2.4 kernel though.

Hardware set-up:

IBM Thinkpad X40
Nokia 70 connected via USB cable

For the complete details,
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Testing and trial run: Teleconsultation between UP Manila and Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

We just had a teleconsultation between UPM NTC and EVRMC. Dr Aileen Espina (EVRMC) consulted with Dr. Mela Lapitan (PGH-Urology) a urology case. (with audience)

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Passing the Linux Professional Institute Level 1 Systems Administration Certification Exams

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007

LPIC-1

Just passed last Dec 15, 2006 LPI-101 and LPI 102 certification exams leading to LPI Level 1 Systems Administrator Certification. Got the results by email last Jan 5, 2006 and still waiting for my paper certificate and plastic ID.

Will post some pointers and links to resources that would help prospective examinees here in the future.

By the way here’s a photo of the Linux Training of Trainers last Oct 9 -20, 2006.

IOSN-Inwent-UP Linux Training of Trainers Oct 9 -20, 2006

At last a new blog site!

Monday, January 15th, 2007

Just installed and have WordPress up and running in just a few minutes (uploading 10 mins + few seconds configuration – That’s how easy it is).
This is a continuation of my old blog.To follow will be:

Working with ThinkPad X40 on Ubuntu Linux

  • Software (Breezy, Drapper, Edgy)
  • (Working) Peripherals: Connecting my JVC Video Cam

Working with Nokia N70

  • Transferring files between Linux laptop and Nokia N70 using bluetooth
  • Linux laptop internet connection GPRS/3G using N70 on USB cable
  • Symbian OS compatible apps installed