Author Archives: George

Convert RGB to HSV and back with a micro controller

It took me a while to find code examples how to convert an RGB color value into the equivalent HSV color space and back. Also it took me quite a while to adapt the code for my micro controller. For … Continue reading

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New MAEMO application: Leo

Hi all As an occasional user of the translation service on  dict.leo.org I got frustrated how time consuming it is, to use it on an embedded device; first you have to start a browser, then type in the url, wait … Continue reading

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SleepAnalyser updated

I just released a new stable version of my SleepAnalyser. SleepAnalyser is a Software for the MAEMO 5 based phone N900. It is able do record and visualise your sleep pattern. For more informations see here. SleepAnalyser

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How to get Shed Skin working on Maemo 5

Big fat warning: You only should install the below described packages,, if you know how to do it! It might break your phone. A backup might be very wise! Also your rootfs will get full, if you install to many … Continue reading

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Kubuntu 10.10 and dual screen

Every time I reinstall a Linux distribution and try to use 2 screens (my laptop screen and an external one), I have to struggle with the Xorg configuration. As I now installed Kubuntu 10.10, I was very pleased to see … Continue reading

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New SleepAnalyser version in Maemo extras

The latest version (1.6.53) of my SleepAnalyser software (application which records your movement during your sleep) just reached the extras repository on the maemo system. If you own a N900 or another phone with the Maemo OS, have a look … Continue reading

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How to install VMware 6.5.4 on a kernel 2.6.35 (Kubuntu 10.10)

As I recently moved from my old Debian installation to Kubuntu 10.10, I tried to get VMware (VMware-Workstation-6.5.4-246459.i386.bundle) to work. As normal, it did not just work from beginning. After starting the installation, it missed gcc and some other packages. … Continue reading

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