Gimp 2.4.0 stable release

GIMP 2.4.0 is a stable release, finally got released. I installed the Windows version which also bundled GTK library together. So, you no need to download two files, and install GTK and then GIMP. I uninstalled the old GIMP and GTK, and then installed the new 2.4.0 version. It worked nicely.

In case English translation is enough for you, then choose the custom install, and deselect the Translations. This selection will install only English (which is default), and save some time.

a Gutsy upgrade

Today, I have upgraded my feisty (Ubuntu 7.04) to Gutsy (Ubuntu 7.10). Instead of downloading the Ubuntu Gutsy cd and do the upgrade, I choose to use the Update manager, and selected the upgrade option displayed on the top.
It took around 5 hours, because it has to update all packages installed to gutsy version from feisty version. After upgrade of the ubuntu base, and the other applications update, new icons appeared on the menu.

It is running ok. advanage of upgrade thru updated manager is to retain all existing configuration, users, and other data.
In my view, it is better than downloading the image, and install from the CD - after all I have a 1MB internet connection.

I lost and found this blog again.

Today, I got back this old blog at last! phew!!! This is unexpected. I had a w.blog application which stored the old password, and found the correct password from there. After entering the correct password in blogger login panel to move to gmail, voila!! I got back by old blog again.