Archive for May, 2008

ClanLib and Vista

I got my retro-gaming frontend ported to Vista using the ClanLib API. The effort was daunting, but worth it. The challenges to overcome were the following: compiling ClanLib for Windows learning to use the free version of MS Visual Studio 2008 Express for C/C++ obtaining and using the correct DirectX SDK that is compatible with [...]

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Fedora 9 fun

Per usual, I have gone through the process of migrating up the Fedora distribution path. First, their Live CD install on a spare laptop partition. Then, the full 64-bit install on my new workstation. Finally, upgrading work’s IBM Thinkpad laptop, which is used daily for production, at the office, at home, and during the train [...]

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