Porting the repository:
- svnadmin dump .subversion-repository > repo.dump
- cp repo.dump ~
- cd ~
- svnadmin create .subversion-repository
- svnadmin load .subversion-repository <>
- cd ~/src
- svn co file:///home/schultkl/.subversion-repository/csc-251
Monday, April 28, 2008
svn commands
Rebuilding my repository tonight on KUbuntu. So I don't forget:
Porting the repository:
Porting the repository:
Radio Songs
From somafm.com's Indip Pop Rocks!:
Romford, London-born Imogen Heap's "Closing In" from her 2005 album "Speak for Yourself" on the Megaphonic/RCA/Victor/Sony BMG labels.
New York City-based Asobi Seksu's "Mizu Asobi" from their 2005 album "Citrus" on the Friendly Fire label.
Now defunct Ruston, Louisiana-based Neutral Milk Hotel's "Holland, 1945" from their 1998 album In the "Aeroplane Over the Sea" on the Merge/Blue Rose labels. Great vocals.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Tree Container Library and Wubi
Initial compile of the Tree Container Library (TCL, regrettably, for short) fails--I'm running a version of Debian via QEMU that's a bit behind the curve, with gcc 3.3.5.
I hosed my apt repository during a failed upgrade a few months ago (it wanted to upgrade the kernel, I canceled, corruption ensues). So I thought I'd upgrade--I'm testing out Wubi, an installer that works in a similar fashion to QEMU, in that it allocates a block of space for an Ubuntu install (about 7GB). The nice part is that you can dual-boot into either one, and uninstall it like an app if you want.
UPDATE: Never mind--while waiting for Wubi I discovered an alternate tree data class (thanks Kasper Peeters, I appreciate your contribution)--and it's GPL'd.
I hosed my apt repository during a failed upgrade a few months ago (it wanted to upgrade the kernel, I canceled, corruption ensues). So I thought I'd upgrade--I'm testing out Wubi, an installer that works in a similar fashion to QEMU, in that it allocates a block of space for an Ubuntu install (about 7GB). The nice part is that you can dual-boot into either one, and uninstall it like an app if you want.
UPDATE: Never mind--while waiting for Wubi I discovered an alternate tree data class (thanks Kasper Peeters, I appreciate your contribution)--and it's GPL'd.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Story Arcs
What might a movie about our lives look like?
The thought struck me yesterday as I walked from work to my light-rail station stop. At an intersection, I noticed a trio of teenagers on the opposite side of the street. In the late afternoon sun, one of them had a look of impatience on their face as they waited for the light to change. Perhaps I felt the same emotion--I suddenly felt curiosity about their life, where they came from, where they wanted to go, what lay in store for them in the future--their entire story arc.
The thought stayed with me after passing them and on the journey home--all of the people around me have stories to tell, and stories yet to tell.
I feel the same curiosity when I compare the experiences of my co-workers to my own--where we lived geographically, where we were in our lives. It reminds me of the time I overheard a high-school student wonder aloud where their as-yet-unmet future spouse was, and what he was doing. It's the same thing.
Stepping back from my own life and looking at the big picture helps me evaluate whether I'm where I want to be, and if not, the ability to think about how to get to where I want to be. Looking at others' lives in the same way helps me feel compassion for the burdens that everyone else shoulders.
The thought struck me yesterday as I walked from work to my light-rail station stop. At an intersection, I noticed a trio of teenagers on the opposite side of the street. In the late afternoon sun, one of them had a look of impatience on their face as they waited for the light to change. Perhaps I felt the same emotion--I suddenly felt curiosity about their life, where they came from, where they wanted to go, what lay in store for them in the future--their entire story arc.
The thought stayed with me after passing them and on the journey home--all of the people around me have stories to tell, and stories yet to tell.
I feel the same curiosity when I compare the experiences of my co-workers to my own--where we lived geographically, where we were in our lives. It reminds me of the time I overheard a high-school student wonder aloud where their as-yet-unmet future spouse was, and what he was doing. It's the same thing.
Stepping back from my own life and looking at the big picture helps me evaluate whether I'm where I want to be, and if not, the ability to think about how to get to where I want to be. Looking at others' lives in the same way helps me feel compassion for the burdens that everyone else shoulders.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Ken Luttke Was Here
Some time ago, Ken Luttke inscribed the message "Ken Luttke was here" into a section of concrete sidewalk I step over on my daily commute. Today it remains, cracked and worn.
What childhood inscriptions might remain as markers of your youth?
What childhood inscriptions might remain as markers of your youth?
Friday, April 18, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Excel Saga
Dawn and I currently watch snippets of episodes of Excel Saga when we can--which as of late means during breakfast and maybe dinner.
The above picture depicts Menchi, the pet dog of the eponymous character--Menchi doubles as her emergency food supply (thankfully never yet used), which is why she's so happy to escape when she can.
Weird and silly, absurdist, full of corny drama and cartoon-physics, the theme songs have become a recurring theme in my head this week.
UPDATE, 2008-04-27: Finished it last night, including the "legendary" 26th episode. One of my favorite quotes from the series: "Sounds fishy!" as she interrupts Lord Ilpallazzo's evil half's monologue, then continues to pummel it.
And of course, the Japanese voices with subtitles for the win--no comparison, although the English voices come across acceptably.
Sphygmomanometer
Today's word is: sphygmomanometer.
I enjoyed learning how to use it--pump up to 180 mm Hg, then release pressure slowly until you hear the heart beat in the stethoscope (systolic pressure reading), then continue releasing slowly until you no longer hear the heartbeat (diastolic pressure reading).
Another mystery dispelled.
We're both healthy at ~120/80.
I enjoyed learning how to use it--pump up to 180 mm Hg, then release pressure slowly until you hear the heart beat in the stethoscope (systolic pressure reading), then continue releasing slowly until you no longer hear the heartbeat (diastolic pressure reading).
Another mystery dispelled.
We're both healthy at ~120/80.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Flex and Bison
Saturday afternoon and evening I read the 42 pages of the Flex manual.
Today all day I read 82 pages (of 142) of the Bison manual.
It's all making sense.
Today all day I read 82 pages (of 142) of the Bison manual.
It's all making sense.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Earth Hour
NPR covered reactions to Earth Hour 2008 on Monday--the first exposure I received to it. We didn't participate this year, but hope to next year if we remember: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Hour
It sounds pretty cool--Sacramento's not on the list of supporting cities, regrettably.
It sounds pretty cool--Sacramento's not on the list of supporting cities, regrettably.