Author Archives: molecularbear
How to fix the “HTTP error” for WordPress media uploads
After upgrading to the latest 2.5.x version of WordPress, I found that I was unable to upload an image. This was highly annoying as a 5-minute blog entry turned into one of those Open Source 2-hour research-and-experiment sessions. Haven’t had … Continue reading
Using the QuickBooks SDK via JACOB Java-COM Bridge
So you want to be a hero? You had better be prepared for a little heroics if you want to use the QuickBooks SDK with Java because it isn’t exactly straightforward. I saw a few mentions of people having done … Continue reading
From Guitar Hero to Rock Band
After manning the Rock Band guitar for a few sessions, I’m much closer to my Guitar Hero III comfort level. Overall the transition from a GH3 Wii guitar to an XBox360 Rock Band guitar isn’t too bad, but there are … Continue reading
The ghost of 64-bit flash
I really thought we were past the point when a major browser plugin would fail to work on Linux. But once again this nearly unheard of “64-bit” technology is causing incompatibility problems on my favorite OS. I guess it has … Continue reading
Nintendo DS roundup
The DS Lite is an impressive bit of engineering and I love playing games on its glowing dual screens. My only complaint is that I have encountered few games that I would describe as captivating. Of course, I might have … Continue reading
A low point for HighPoint RocketRAID
Alternate title: How kernel module sata_mv held my arms behind my back while module hptmv punched me in the balls. Upgrading a database server from SuSE 9.1 to openSUSE 10.2, I wasn’t really worried. We had nearly a terabyte of … Continue reading
Loving PHP in a hostile world
Reading the comments and blogs that pop up on reddit, I’ve found that a furious animosity exists towards the good ol’ PHP Hypertext Preprocessor. Any mention of PHP is met with a firestorm of derogatory remarks; the community consensus seems … Continue reading
Super Mario Galaxy: A co-op experience
Whereas Super Mario 64 was a revolution, and Super Mario Sunshine was a logical extension of its predecessor (with a hovering, rocketing, blasting, water cannon), Super Mario Galaxy takes a full stride in a bolder direction. And that direction is … Continue reading
How to install Opera on amd64 Ubuntu
Specifically I am working with Kubuntu 7.10 (Gusty Gibbon). Problem: You are running the amd64 version of Ubuntu, but Opera does not appear to offer 64-bit versions of their software. Solution: Use the latest build of Opera 9.5 (Kestrel) which … Continue reading
The Elusive Nintendo Wii Guitar Hero III Controller
The scarcity of the Nintendo Wii is a well known phenomenon, almost to the point where one suspects foul play. Just as the console’s popularity in the US market was apparently underestimated, so it seems was the Wii’s version of … Continue reading