I am a big fan of Xubuntu. It is the only OS that I run. I use TweetDeck to keep up with people on Facebook and Twitter.
I started using Chromium Browser some time ago.
Once I decided that I wanted Chromium Browser to be my only browser, I removed FireFox. (Sorry Mozilla, I prefer Chrome.)
This created a problem
Now when I click any links in TweetDeck, nothing happens. Previously the links would open up in Firefox. hmmm.... That kinda sucks.
So I searched all of the internets and was not able to find an answer that worked.
But I did finally fix the issue, and here is how I did it.
First, I searched my laptop to make sure that there were no Firefox files left over.
Happy with the results, I ran the following commands.
cd /usr/bin
ln -s chromium-browser firefox
This basically creates a shortcut to chromium-browser called firefox.
I then clicked a link in TweetDeck and voila... a new tab opened up in Chrome displaying the link I clicked on and I am now a happy camper.
Given the simplicity of the resolution, this should also work with Ubuntu and Kubuntu.
Hope this helps you as well.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Android SDK, NDK, Eclipse, and ADB Auto-Installer (Ubuntu / Linux Mint)
Android SDK, NDK, Eclipse, and ADB Auto-Installer (Ubuntu / Linux Mint)
Setup your Ubuntu workstation for Android Development.
Quick and easy steps. Works quite well.
THE BOOTH BROTHERS BLOG
THE BOOTH BROTHERS BLOG: "Trailer)"
Wow, is all I can say, some of this was filmed here in Oklahoma, at an abandoned boarding school in El Reno.
VEGAn-TAB BETA 4 FINAL « VEGAn-TAB
VEGAn-TAB BETA 4 FINAL « VEGAn-TAB
This is an awesome place to start if you are interested in putting a different ROM on your ViewSonic G Tablet.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Yoono - Twitter Facebook MySpace LinkedIn Flickr - Share and Download Youtube videos
Yoono - Twitter Facebook MySpace LinkedIn Flickr - Share and Download Youtube videos
All in one messaging Client for Linux, Windows and MAC.
Easy to setup and easy to use.
Be sure to check it out.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Pithos — A Native Pandora.com Client for Linux
Pithos — A Native Pandora.com Client for Linux
As a Linux user and a fan of Pandora, this is pretty cool. Small, Simple and it just works. Couldn't ask for much more than that.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
What is wrong with insurance these days???
Is it just me, or is there a major issue with the way that health insurance companies treat those of us who pay our monthly dues on a regular basis?
I was recently diagnosed with something that requires a daily regiment of various medicines to keep my symptoms at bay so that I can continue to be a contributing member of society.
My doctor prescribes medicine. The insurance company says "no, we aren't going to pay for that unless you prove that your patient needs it". The insurance company then insists that there has to be something cheaper that will benefit me. My doctor then has to file paperwork to prove that this medicine benefits me more than any of the things that they suggest. The insurance company will then approve the meds and pay for their part of it. So now all is good, or so I think.
I continue to work with the doctor to alleviate as many of the symptoms as possible.
The doctor then decides that we need to add another prescription to what I already have.
Well, the insurance company doesn't like this and again they say no, and that the doctor needs to prove her case. The doctor, once again send in all the required forms. The insurance company still says no. So the doctor changes the prescription and sends it in. This time the insurance company says (I will give you three gueses), NO.
What the HELL....
When did this happen?
Why does the insurance company have the authority to override what the doctor says?
Why are they overriding trained medical professionals?
Is it because of cost? I pay me fees just like everyone else!!!
Why does my insurance company have the right to override my doctor who has been treating me for years?
What is it that makes them think they know so much more then the doctor who has been treating me?
What is the point of paying for insurance if your insurance doesn't help when you need it to?
I have a theory.....
You pay your monthly insurance dues. The insurance company is pleased to have you as a customer.
Until you need them... So they try to get you to take the absolute cheapest med there is, so that their profits aren't affected. The cheapest doesn't work for you, oh well, that's just too damn bad. Their pocket books say otherwise. And who the hell are these people making decisions that trump those of your doctor....
If they really are that good and "all" knowing... then why the hell aren't they practicing medicine somewhere doing someone some good... instead of contributing to the migraines that my doctor is trying to get rid of.....
I have a solution to all of this madness.... all of these supposed experts/consultants who know better than our doctors do, should have to deal with the migraines and other inflictions that we deal with.... then, they should be forced to deal with the exact same insurance issues that we all live with and deal with. Maybe then they would truly be able to comprehend exactly what it is that they are doing to us and why Insurance companies have such a bad rap.
Coventry Insurance... I am calling you out on this. http://coventryhealthcare.com/
My opinion of you is very low.... I think that everyone at Coventry Insurance who makes a profit off of all the souls that pay you for your so called "quality" care, should have their skulls crushed... if not worse!!!!
I shouldn't have to jump through hoops to be able to feel better....
My doctor shouldn't have to jump through hoops to find meds that will keep my symptoms at bay....
When I have to turn in an insurance claim on my vehicle, my auto insurance company doesn't tell the mechanic that he cant use certain parts to fix my vehicle... or that he can only fix certain parts of the vehicle... they let him do his job.
When I turn in claims to my home owners insurance, the repair men aren't told they can only work on certain parts of the house, or have to use materials from certain companies... They are allowed to do what they need to.
Why is medical insurance so different?
Are my vehicle and my home really that much more important than my health and well being?
If I ever got hurt on the job, I am very confident that any employer I have ever had, would have made sure that I was taken care of....
If something happens outside of the job... I don't have the confidence that you would make sure that my health and well being would be your top priority...
Your only concerns are your profits.... and millions of Americans fell this sting everyday as they are denied the "quality" care that you so boldly advertise.
I was recently diagnosed with something that requires a daily regiment of various medicines to keep my symptoms at bay so that I can continue to be a contributing member of society.
My doctor prescribes medicine. The insurance company says "no, we aren't going to pay for that unless you prove that your patient needs it". The insurance company then insists that there has to be something cheaper that will benefit me. My doctor then has to file paperwork to prove that this medicine benefits me more than any of the things that they suggest. The insurance company will then approve the meds and pay for their part of it. So now all is good, or so I think.
I continue to work with the doctor to alleviate as many of the symptoms as possible.
The doctor then decides that we need to add another prescription to what I already have.
Well, the insurance company doesn't like this and again they say no, and that the doctor needs to prove her case. The doctor, once again send in all the required forms. The insurance company still says no. So the doctor changes the prescription and sends it in. This time the insurance company says (I will give you three gueses), NO.
What the HELL....
When did this happen?
Why does the insurance company have the authority to override what the doctor says?
Why are they overriding trained medical professionals?
Is it because of cost? I pay me fees just like everyone else!!!
Why does my insurance company have the right to override my doctor who has been treating me for years?
What is it that makes them think they know so much more then the doctor who has been treating me?
What is the point of paying for insurance if your insurance doesn't help when you need it to?
I have a theory.....
You pay your monthly insurance dues. The insurance company is pleased to have you as a customer.
Until you need them... So they try to get you to take the absolute cheapest med there is, so that their profits aren't affected. The cheapest doesn't work for you, oh well, that's just too damn bad. Their pocket books say otherwise. And who the hell are these people making decisions that trump those of your doctor....
If they really are that good and "all" knowing... then why the hell aren't they practicing medicine somewhere doing someone some good... instead of contributing to the migraines that my doctor is trying to get rid of.....
I have a solution to all of this madness.... all of these supposed experts/consultants who know better than our doctors do, should have to deal with the migraines and other inflictions that we deal with.... then, they should be forced to deal with the exact same insurance issues that we all live with and deal with. Maybe then they would truly be able to comprehend exactly what it is that they are doing to us and why Insurance companies have such a bad rap.
Coventry Insurance... I am calling you out on this. http://coventryhealthcare.com/
My opinion of you is very low.... I think that everyone at Coventry Insurance who makes a profit off of all the souls that pay you for your so called "quality" care, should have their skulls crushed... if not worse!!!!
I shouldn't have to jump through hoops to be able to feel better....
My doctor shouldn't have to jump through hoops to find meds that will keep my symptoms at bay....
When I have to turn in an insurance claim on my vehicle, my auto insurance company doesn't tell the mechanic that he cant use certain parts to fix my vehicle... or that he can only fix certain parts of the vehicle... they let him do his job.
When I turn in claims to my home owners insurance, the repair men aren't told they can only work on certain parts of the house, or have to use materials from certain companies... They are allowed to do what they need to.
Why is medical insurance so different?
Are my vehicle and my home really that much more important than my health and well being?
If I ever got hurt on the job, I am very confident that any employer I have ever had, would have made sure that I was taken care of....
If something happens outside of the job... I don't have the confidence that you would make sure that my health and well being would be your top priority...
Your only concerns are your profits.... and millions of Americans fell this sting everyday as they are denied the "quality" care that you so boldly advertise.
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