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Yesterday, I released the next version of my little game, on SourceForge as free software under GPL. This version includes multi-platform compatibility updates and some minor fixes.

This is a verbal version of the classic number guessing game Cows and Bulls. Instead of guessing four-digit numbers, you guess valid four-letter words. You have to guess the word (all words are 4 letters) in ten chances. You would be given the number of “cows” and “bulls” on the word you enter.  A “bull” is a matching letter in the correct position and a “cow” is a matching letter which is not in the correct position.

I wrote this game in 2007 for my wife (then girlfriend) but had never released it.

You can download the latest version from SourceForge - https://sourceforge.net/projects/cowsnbulls/

You have a computer running Windows. You’ve always wanted to try out another operating system (another version of Windows, Linux or something else) on your computer, but were afraid you will mess up your installation of Windows. You’ve also heard that it is difficult to remove the second operating system completely when you want to.

These steps will help you install a second operating system, let you choose which operating system you wish to use each time you start up, and let you remove the second operating system completely if you finally decide not to keep it.

During installation, most Linux distributions overwrite your MBR with a piece of their boot loader (GRUB, LILO etc.). In most cases this works perfect, but sometimes this can break your multi-boot configuration or your previous OS. The simple solution is to install the entire boot loader on the partition where you install Linux (your boot partition). Note that this method works only when you are installing Linux on a primary partition.  You will also have to make your boot partition active or use another boot loader to boot into Linux

Installing the boot loader on your boot partition is quite simple in most Linux distributions. Here are the steps to do this in Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala).

My old camera, a Canon PowerShot S2 IS, died on me last month and I was looking for a new one to replace it. Inspired by some DSLR-wielding friends and many a beautiful photo on Flickr, I decided to go DSLR. They are now cheaper than ever, do more stuff than ever and everybody has one these days :-) . So, I thought now was the right time to take the plunge.

I knew I wanted a Nikon or Canon (dunno why, just knew :-)), but which one? I did some research on the interwebs and built this table with the features that may be important for a beginner. Sharing this here for the benefit of others like me.

...and maybe the only one for a long long time.