I had this problem since the first time i downloaded Skype 2.0 on my Linux Ubuntu 9.04. It always said "Problem with audio playback" whenever I tried to make a call. I tried the sudo apt-get install pulseaudio, but no luck. So, as usual, uncle Google had to help me with it and I found a solution for it.
Use these commands below on your terminal :
* killall pulseaudio
* sudo apt-get remove pulseaudio
* sudo apt-get install esound
* sudo rm /etc/X11/Xsession.d/70pulseaudio
For those who are very new to Linux (just like me), you better not include the "*" symbol. After you're done with the commands, you can reboot your system and see how it goes.
If you'd like to try with another version of skype (the newest version, which is the beta version), you can go and try it. I tried it once before I re-installed my ubuntu. And it worked good. But after re-installation, it didn't work or it can not be installed to be more specific. It says there was an error. So, now I've figured out the problem, at least thats what I think. When you installed skype for the very first time using terminal, it will give you the old-non beta-version of skype. and it will have that problem above and you gotta follow those steps. But if you installed the newest AKA beta version by downloading the .deb package on here, it will work out perfectly without having to install eaudio or typing any of those commands above on your terminal.
Therefore, now I suggest you to download and use the beta version cuz its much more easier and somewhat looks better.
Senin, 16 November 2009
Minggu, 15 November 2009
About Stress
Stress, it is one thing that has been my problem for these past few days. Why? Because I probably become more paranoid about school and stuff. Now I'm afraid of being in class. I'm afraid of being around the smart kids in class. I feel intimidated by them while they do nothing to me at all. Everything is always about school in my head. The stupid questions start to pop out continuously.
"What if i got the lowest grade in class? What if they would call me a dumbass and go away from me because of that? What if i cant survive in this class?"
I think too much. I even think too much about my future. I'm afraid if I wouldn't be what the people around me expect me to be when I finally finish with school.
I know my problem, my only problem. Its my negativity. I'm a very negative person about myself. I never feel confident about being me. I always think I'm gonna fail whenever I want to do something. And the result is : I did fail, often.
So, I was wandering through some websites and I found a definition of the word stress.
Stress is an emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition of mind which occurs in response to adverse external influences. Stress raises the level of adrenaline (a hormone & a neurotransmitter) and corticosterone (a 21 carbon steroid hormone) in the body, which leads to increase in the heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure and puts more physical stress on bodily organs. When some thing pleasant or unpleasant happens around you, which puts you in a state of strain or pressure, it is called stress.
The best way to reduce stress : rest.
One of the important steps to tackle the stress (for me, especially) is to organize your environment, and budget your time. Set a time table and work according to that schedule. You can't have more than twenty four hours in a day. Your competitors (i.e smart asses in class) too have just that many hours. Then how they are in a more advantageous position? (i dont know how to answer this)
Think positively. Whether unnecessary thinking and stressful living, has solved any problems? Then, why worry over a matter over which you should not worry at all?
Your habits have lot to do with your stress. Never postpone for tomorrow, what you can do and complete today. Tomorrow never comes. Today it will be too late. Do it just now.
oh, the source for the information I got is from this web :
www.aboutstressmanagement.com
I hope those tips are useful for me and those who are under stressful circumstances too.
"What if i got the lowest grade in class? What if they would call me a dumbass and go away from me because of that? What if i cant survive in this class?"
I think too much. I even think too much about my future. I'm afraid if I wouldn't be what the people around me expect me to be when I finally finish with school.
I know my problem, my only problem. Its my negativity. I'm a very negative person about myself. I never feel confident about being me. I always think I'm gonna fail whenever I want to do something. And the result is : I did fail, often.
So, I was wandering through some websites and I found a definition of the word stress.
Stress is an emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition of mind which occurs in response to adverse external influences. Stress raises the level of adrenaline (a hormone & a neurotransmitter) and corticosterone (a 21 carbon steroid hormone) in the body, which leads to increase in the heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure and puts more physical stress on bodily organs. When some thing pleasant or unpleasant happens around you, which puts you in a state of strain or pressure, it is called stress.
The best way to reduce stress : rest.
One of the important steps to tackle the stress (for me, especially) is to organize your environment, and budget your time. Set a time table and work according to that schedule. You can't have more than twenty four hours in a day. Your competitors (i.e smart asses in class) too have just that many hours. Then how they are in a more advantageous position? (i dont know how to answer this)
Think positively. Whether unnecessary thinking and stressful living, has solved any problems? Then, why worry over a matter over which you should not worry at all?
Your habits have lot to do with your stress. Never postpone for tomorrow, what you can do and complete today. Tomorrow never comes. Today it will be too late. Do it just now.
oh, the source for the information I got is from this web :
www.aboutstressmanagement.com
I hope those tips are useful for me and those who are under stressful circumstances too.
Rabu, 11 November 2009
What's the "I'm feeling lucky Button" on Google homepage?
It's the button that we use to see on the google homepage. The button that's right next to the "google search" button. But what is exactly the use of that button? I think not all of the googlers really know about it. Am i right?
Well, I was reading an article and there was this one little amusing fact about this button.
Google loses around $110 million in annual revenue for this button. why?
Because this button will automatically take you to the first search result. And for that reason, there'd be no ads showing up when you use this button cuz it prevents the ads from showing up. For example :
When you type "download firefox", you will be directed to the page that will give you the download link.
Then why are they still providing the button if they lose so much money cuz of it?
maybe they already make a lot of money, and losing $110 million doesn't really make a difference to them. At least that's what i think. hehe...
Cheers!
Well, I was reading an article and there was this one little amusing fact about this button.
Google loses around $110 million in annual revenue for this button. why?
Because this button will automatically take you to the first search result. And for that reason, there'd be no ads showing up when you use this button cuz it prevents the ads from showing up. For example :
When you type "download firefox", you will be directed to the page that will give you the download link.
Then why are they still providing the button if they lose so much money cuz of it?
maybe they already make a lot of money, and losing $110 million doesn't really make a difference to them. At least that's what i think. hehe...
Cheers!
Minggu, 08 November 2009
Blonde Joke : The funniest blonde joke
I knew a blonde that was so stupid that.......
* she called me to get my phone number.
* she spent 20 minutes looking at the orange juice box because it said "concentrate."
* she put lipstick on her forehead because she wanted to make up her mind.
*she tried to put M&M's in alphabetical order.
*she sent me a fax with a stamp on it.
*she tried to drown a fish.
*she thought a quarterback was a refund.
*she got locked in a grocery store and starved to death.
*she tripped over a cordless phone.
*she took a ruler to bed to see how long she slept.
*she asked for a price check at the Dollar Store.
*she studied for a blood test.
*she thought Meow Mix was a CD for cats.
*when she heard that 90% of all crimes occur around the home, she moved.
*when she missed the 44 bus, she took the 22 bus twice instead.
*when she took you to the airport and saw a sign that said "Airport Left" she turned around and went home
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Note : I've read this joke once and now its still giving me a gleeful laugh. :D
* she called me to get my phone number.
* she spent 20 minutes looking at the orange juice box because it said "concentrate."
* she put lipstick on her forehead because she wanted to make up her mind.
*she tried to put M&M's in alphabetical order.
*she sent me a fax with a stamp on it.
*she tried to drown a fish.
*she thought a quarterback was a refund.
*she got locked in a grocery store and starved to death.
*she tripped over a cordless phone.
*she took a ruler to bed to see how long she slept.
*she asked for a price check at the Dollar Store.
*she studied for a blood test.
*she thought Meow Mix was a CD for cats.
*when she heard that 90% of all crimes occur around the home, she moved.
*when she missed the 44 bus, she took the 22 bus twice instead.
*when she took you to the airport and saw a sign that said "Airport Left" she turned around and went home
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Note : I've read this joke once and now its still giving me a gleeful laugh. :D
Blonde Joke : A Blonde Goes On Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Regis: "Barbara, you've done very well so far - $500,000 and one lifeline left -- phone a friend.
The next question will give you the top prize of One Million dollars if you get it right ... but if you get it wrong you will drop back to $32,000 -- are you ready?"
Barbara: "Sure, I'll have a go!"
Regis: "Which of the following birds does not build it's own nest?
Is it........
A-Robin
B-Sparrow
C-Cuckoo
D-Thrush
Remember Barbara its worth 1 Million dollars."
"I think I know who it..but I'm not 100%...
No, I haven't got a clue. I'd like to phone a friend Regis, just to be sure.
Regis: "Yes, who, Barbara, do you want to phone?
Barbara: "I'll phone my friend Maggie back home in Birmingham."
(ringing)
Maggie (also a blonde): "Hello..."
Regis: "Hello Maggie, its Regis here from Who Wants to be a Millionaire-I have Barbara here and she is doing really well on $500,000, but needs your help to be a Million.
The next voice you hear will be Barbara's and she'll read you the question.
There are 4 possible answers and 1 correct answer and you have 30 seconds to answer -- fire away Barbara."
Barbara: "Maggie, which of the following birds does not build it's own nest? Is it:
A-Robin
B-Sparrow
C-Cuckoo
D-Thrush"
Maggie: "Oh Gees, Barbara that's simple.....It's a Cuckoo."
Barbara: "You think?"
Maggie: "I'm sure."
Barbara: " Thanks Maggie." (hangs up)
Regis: "Well, do you want to stick on $500,000 or play on for the Million, Barbara?"
Barbara: "I want to play, I'll go with C-Cuckoo"
Regis: "Is that your final answer?"
Barbara: "It is."
Regis: "Are you confident?"
Barbara: "Yes fairly, Maggie's a sound bet."
Regis: "Barbara.....you had $500,000 and you said C-Cuckoo ...you're right! - You have just won ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
Here is your check. You have been a great contestant and a real gambler. Audience please put your hands together for Barbara."
(clapping)
That night Barbara calls round to Maggie and brings her down to a local bar for a celebration drink and, as they are sipping their Champagne, Barbara turns to Maggie and asks "Tell me Maggie, How in God's name did you know that it was the Cuckoo that does not build its own nest?
Maggie: "Listen Barbara, everybody knows that a Cuckoo lives in a clock."
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ROFL.
The next question will give you the top prize of One Million dollars if you get it right ... but if you get it wrong you will drop back to $32,000 -- are you ready?"
Barbara: "Sure, I'll have a go!"
Regis: "Which of the following birds does not build it's own nest?
Is it........
A-Robin
B-Sparrow
C-Cuckoo
D-Thrush
Remember Barbara its worth 1 Million dollars."
"I think I know who it..but I'm not 100%...
No, I haven't got a clue. I'd like to phone a friend Regis, just to be sure.
Regis: "Yes, who, Barbara, do you want to phone?
Barbara: "I'll phone my friend Maggie back home in Birmingham."
(ringing)
Maggie (also a blonde): "Hello..."
Regis: "Hello Maggie, its Regis here from Who Wants to be a Millionaire-I have Barbara here and she is doing really well on $500,000, but needs your help to be a Million.
The next voice you hear will be Barbara's and she'll read you the question.
There are 4 possible answers and 1 correct answer and you have 30 seconds to answer -- fire away Barbara."
Barbara: "Maggie, which of the following birds does not build it's own nest? Is it:
A-Robin
B-Sparrow
C-Cuckoo
D-Thrush"
Maggie: "Oh Gees, Barbara that's simple.....It's a Cuckoo."
Barbara: "You think?"
Maggie: "I'm sure."
Barbara: " Thanks Maggie." (hangs up)
Regis: "Well, do you want to stick on $500,000 or play on for the Million, Barbara?"
Barbara: "I want to play, I'll go with C-Cuckoo"
Regis: "Is that your final answer?"
Barbara: "It is."
Regis: "Are you confident?"
Barbara: "Yes fairly, Maggie's a sound bet."
Regis: "Barbara.....you had $500,000 and you said C-Cuckoo ...you're right! - You have just won ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
Here is your check. You have been a great contestant and a real gambler. Audience please put your hands together for Barbara."
(clapping)
That night Barbara calls round to Maggie and brings her down to a local bar for a celebration drink and, as they are sipping their Champagne, Barbara turns to Maggie and asks "Tell me Maggie, How in God's name did you know that it was the Cuckoo that does not build its own nest?
Maggie: "Listen Barbara, everybody knows that a Cuckoo lives in a clock."
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ROFL.
