I am glad to announce the initial release of SHBackup. It is a python application that allows you to easily backup so called root or dedicated servers. It supports logical volumes, mysql and file/directory backup to a ftp site or rsync host. Currently it only can perform full backups but comes with a simple rotation mechanism and encryption with GnuPG.

Python-xrandr is a high level API for the RandR extension of the X.org server. RandR allows you to switch resolution, refresgh rate and output settings on the fly without having to hack the xorg.conf file or to restart your x server.

I finally found some time to create Ubuntu packages of PackageKit. PackageKit is an effort to provide a common, sane and smooth software installation process among all/most distributions. Currently the APT backend (used by Debian and Ubuntu) only allows to search and refresh the cache. But a lot of people are interested in bringing it forward.

Making it easy to run Windows applications in Ubuntu also opens the door for all the Windows viruses and worms. So why not scanning Windows applications for viruses automatically? With the ClamAV bindings for python this is an easy task.

Corey, you have been right about the bus drivers. Very profiled personalities. But the other passengers were very nice and helpful. Thank you, Ed Moroney.

If you want to install the same packages that already have been installed on another system the following small script (export_list.py) could be of help:

The first day of the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Boston ended. It is quite nice to see a lot of people from other projects and distribution here around. Furthermore juding from the number of quality assurance guys the next LTS release is going to be very polished and rocking stable.

I just want to say thank you to Canonical for inviting me once again to the Ubuntu Developer Summit. This time in Boston, USA.

Unfortunately I cannot make it to the German Ubuntu user conference that happens today and tomorrow in Krefeld. But nevertheless I would recommend every one who is interested in Ubuntu and located in the region to pay a visit to the conference. Julius Bloch has made an amazing job.

Finally after starting at my new job I have found some time to work on displayconfig-gtk again. So expect a new release soon. If you would like to give it a try before, you can download the package for Gutsy from my website.

Finally the TYPO3 transition is complete. Now only the content and dual language support are missing.

Morgen am 11.August ab 17 Uhr trettfen sich wieder Ubuntu-Anwender aus München und Umgebung. Diesmal aber nicht im Froschkönig, sondern im Zoozie’z. Einfach vorbeischauen!

Servus,