Smoketesting ? Burn that thing !

Posted on mar. 23 janvier 2007 in Computers / Informatique • Tagged with gnome, testing, linux, computers

Wow ! I’ve just understood what may be the origin of the word “smoketesting” , that I read for the first time when used for GNOME smoketesting versions !It seems to be derivated from the magic blue smoke


My quote of the day

Posted on ven. 05 janvier 2007 in Computers / Informatique • Tagged with windows, linux

Windows is to computers what fast food is to gastronomy.

Even being a Linux fan, I just can’t agree more on that kind of videos, which restores the truth: graphical interface innovation nowadays in on Macs. It’s kinda good however to see that the GNU/Linux world is …


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Why I don’t use Beryl/Compiz

Posted on mar. 19 décembre 2006 in Computers / Informatique • Tagged with linux, graphics, drivers

Although I’m a Mandriva user, this post of Lucas Nussbaum’s from planet Ubuntu retained my attention. Using the fact that Linux needs 3D effects and proprietary drivers to face Windows is just a bad idea. Sure it adds some nice visual, is nice to show to friend so …


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Everything has a beginning…

Posted on mer. 06 décembre 2006 in Gossip / Blabla • Tagged with gnome, mandriva, linux

Here I am… I wanted a blog to have some visibility in the GNOME world, and communicate in an easier way than in mailing lists. You surely don’t know me, so here is some background info:

  • I’m a 27 years old french guy
  • I’m a software developer …

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