Tribute to Robin Williams

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Nanu Nanu from SPACE!

by Joel Willans

Often it’s not until somebody is gone forever you realize how much you love them. Yesterday we discovered how much we loved Robin Williams. Although we never met him, we grew up with him and we always knew that whenever he appeared on our screens he’d make us laugh or cry or think a little differently about the world.
But, it wasn’t just his comic genius that made us feel close to him. It was also the fact that beneath his zany exterior you always suspected there was a very special warm-hearted person lurking. And this person was acting the way he did because he really did want to make you feel happier. Well, it turns out there was a very special person and he was doing it all just to make us feel happier. These Robin Williams quotes on love, life and loss, help us remember just how special.

“You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this world.” Dead Poets Society

“Comedy is acting out optimism.”

“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.”  World’s Greatest Dad

“Cocaine is God’s way of saying you’re making too much money.”

“You’ll have bad times, but it’ll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren’t paying attention to.” Good Will Hunting

“Some are born great. Some achieve greatness. Some get it as a graduation gift.”

“A woman would never make a nuclear bomb. They would never make a weapon that kills. They’d make a weapon that makes you feel bad for a while.”

“Death is nature’s way of saying, “Your table is ready.”

Killing the "Big Bang"

Killing the "Big Bang"

Elliptical galaxies
 
Elliptical galaxies are the most abundant type of galaxies found in the universe. 
They make up to 60% of all the galaxies. 
They are the oldest.
However, because of their age and dim qualities, they are frequently outshone by younger, brighter collection of stars.
 
Elliptical galaxies lack the swirling arms of their more well known siblings, spiral galaxies.
Instead, they bear the rounded shape of an ellipse.

Spiral galaxies

Spiral galaxies take their name from the winding spiral shape they demonstrate. 
30 percent of the galaxies in the universe observed by scientists are spiral galaxies. 
These twisted collections of stars and gas often have beautiful shapes and are made up of hot young stars.
Most spiral galaxies contain a central bulge surrounded by a flat rotating disk of stars. Made up of older, dimmer stars, the bulge in the center is thought to contain a massive black hole.
The dim light from the older stars can make the bulge difficult to pinpoint, and there are some spirals that lack this characteristic.

Starburst or Irregular Galaxies

They do not fit either category described above. 
They about 10 percent are irregular galaxies.They are probably the youngest galaxies as shown by intense activity and new star formation.
Astronomers have found evidence of disk of gas between the stars and they are the source of new star formation.


Galaxy Merger

The galaxies merge with each other due to their massive gravitational forces. They are referred to as the car crash victims of the universe.
The resulting galaxy merger is violent and dramatic and change the structure and shape of clashing galaxies.

Dark matter within galaxies

There is dark matter amidst the stars in these galaxies and the exact amount of it is not estimated. Now is the time for me to expand on my hypothesis further in reference to globular or elliptical galaxies and starburst galaxies.

In my opinion dark mater does not sit idle.
 
Apart from giving the geometrical shape and stability, they are in the process of transformation.
 
The spiral galaxies have been used by me to explain the dark mater becoming matter by random events.
It is the matter of pulling apart a string of dark matter from a saturated or solo dark matter hovering at the periphery of a galaxy containing right amount of the dark matter, probably slightly in excess of the wondering solo dark matter, that trigger the formation of matter real as opposed to invisible dark matter.
 
This triggers an event similar to Big Bang but in a smaller scale and dimension (mind you this is my alternative theory to counteract the Big Bang).
 
The dark matter and its force goes into reverse gear and start producing matter in series of step quite invincible to the observer. It just mergers into the background of the galaxy without a big bang.
New stars forming in the spirals which are blue in colour is the end result.
 
Here the gravitational forces of the matter (the galaxy) is in fine tune with the dark forces and dark matter. 
There are no shooting or exploding stars but it is a maternity home for new stars in formation and trying to defy the gravitational forces in spirals.
 
The dark matter occupying the space let this happen gently and it gives the property of expansion in space to operate in tandem with new star formation.

In this scenario Starburst formation is the most likely at an earlier stage of formation giving rise to spiral formation at a later stage and still later when the gravitational forces far exceeds the expansion allowed by dark forces elliptical galaxies form.
 
In fact elliptical galaxies are the antithesis to dark matter transforming to matter.
 
Deep in the globular galaxies matter into another dimension by forming black holes by shear effect of gravity. The globular galaxies may have trace amount of dark mater in its periphery but nothing substantial deep in its center.
 
Its center is occupied by black hole which are invisible both due to warping of time and space dimensions and the interference of the light emanating from the globular cluster of stars in the outer perimeter.

So my theory in evolution has a place for dark holes too.
 
In my theory there is no divine intervention but matter and dark matter in transformation not in chaos but in random fashion.
 
Matter and dark mater are two sides of the coin with opposing properties.
One is visible the other is invisible.

Our obsession to mater visible has made us to ignore something as substantial, may be 10 to 100 times more than the matter real.
 
Our obsession has a blinding effect.
It is a continuum like, the physical properties of energy we measure in physics but in a different dimension merging imperceptibly in all dimensions as shown in the formation of galaxies.

Its wonder is, it needs different type of quantum physics to grasp it.
 
I call it “the humble pie effect” of not knowing the alternative physics.

My bone of contention is Big Bang has no explanation for enormity of dark matter and also dark holes.

Limits of our measurements IN SPACE

Limits of our measurements IN SPACE
Good example to use the analogy of compound microscope to view particles smaller than the wavelength of the light.
It fails so we have to use electron microscope, thin slides and negative images to visualize smaller molecules in viruses. 
This can be stretch beyond the particle size of atomic levels, using suitable electromagnetic fields to guide a particle smaller than electron to measure subatomic particles in real time instead of using destructive particle collusion in a particle accelerator.
 
Telescope also has the similar limitation.
 
Some of its limitations were overcome by bypassing the interference zone in our outer atmosphere.

This limitation applies to light traveling from distant galaxies.
It has the limitation which the "Big Bang Theory is engulf in. 
Time Zero had to coined to begin the concept and Time Zone had to be designed to declare the outer limit of our universe.
 
What ever the measurement instruments of matter we will use we have a hazy zone and limitations.
 
That handicap should not used to get us trapped in what is called the confirmation bias in philosophy.

We get trapped and engulfed by the same old theory.
 
This is the very reason I am attacking the “Big Bang Theory’ from inside and outside.
 
We are becoming comfortable with the confirmation bias and that retard the formation and testing of new theories.

What about the things that cannot be measured?
 
Should we surrender our thoughts in suspense or let our imagination run riot.
 
In that sense dark matter is a solid case in point to ponder. 
Fact that we cannot see dark matter should be the driving force for deeper investigation.

Linux (Ubuntu) Mint 17.3, still the Number ONE

Linux (Ubuntu) Mint 17.3, still the Number ONE

Ubuntu Mint has the best GRUB 2 in all the Linux distributions, I have installed in my computer.

It detected Windows 8.1 which I craftily shifted to the second hard drive.

It also had the canny insight to leave the old boot record untouched and available at boot time.

I had to press F2 or Del to get to the boot record.

One has to remember Linux Mint came into existence, when Ubuntu deviated and went developing Unity desktop, which I never criticized (they have the right to take decisions like a successful business adventure) tier new vision BUT admired their bod steps.

One can still get gnome desktop which is poorly supported officially but a community effort.

So if one wants to go back to Linux basics I have no reservation recommending Linux mint.

Its 17.3 version comes in MATE and Cinnamon desktops.

I am not sure it has the KDE desktop but only tested Cinnamon desktop.

If you want all the desktops in on installation Debian 8.2 is the best bet.

It does not support Abiword (DVD installation disk) which was a handicap for me.

In closing Mint had a temporary breakdown of its web site.

We must thank the server administrator and the team for getting its running again.

If you had any problem with Mint web site recently that was the reason.

I also recommend downloading torrent file instead point to point download for the above reason (temporary instability).

No wonder why Linux Mint is Number 1 at Distrowatch ranking.

Migration to 64 bit Computer (in Linux) was a bit of a pain

Migration to 64 bit Computer (in Linux) was a bit of a pain

After 15 years of regular 32 bit computer user , changing to 64 bit was a bit of a pain in Linux.

Linux distributions fair very badly on 64 bit computers.

I tried more than 10.

Let me say, my change was mainly for the purpose of saving ENERGY and thereby my electricity bill.

Yes it saved a lot.

I now use the computer as my NIGHT heater.

It used to be a laptop on my lap.

The new one has lot of fans fixed to cool it down and the by the product is my room is warm at night.

Just to test its energy consumption, I let it run overnight with Linux logged off.

I got the bill yesterday.

It has saved me 100 Units.

So saying good bye to 9 out of ten 32 bits was productive.

Even though, I had ten one was exclusively used others were for some mundane Linux work.

The 64 bit one was struck by lightening and it went through the UPS battery and burned the upholstery and cooling system.

It got hot hot within seconds of booting and after some repair used it for testing 64 bit Linux distributions but never installed any.

So my testing of 64 bits is only one month's standing.

I list the downside of Linux 64 bits.

Software has bugs and LibreOffice had lot of missing plug ins.

I booted Ubuntu 15.10 and it is no better compared to 14.10 LTS.

Besides graphic display was ugly.

Everything dark.

Font edges are blurry and not smooth.

Nice points apart from saving electricity is only the fans make a noise.

Internet with cookies removed is awfully fast.

Email reading was fast enough with Yahoo.

I use lees and less of DVD drive, that also saves money.

Hard disk is SATA which is much better than IDE for data transfer.

The Multimedia Dashboard has slots for SD cards and MMR.

USB booting especially with USB 3 is faster

I would have preferred to have an internal SSD hard drive.

I would go for portable external SSD instead.

They are still expensive and the capacity is nowhere my needs of multi-booting at Least six Linux distributions in addition to one copy of windows.

Overall I am impressed by the Intel technology.

Most of my 32 bit Linux distributions on MultiSystem USB booting are redundant now,

However, I keep the 32 bit computer linked with KVM switch / port to retrieve old data files.

USB stick is my workhorse now.

Well in time to come I will have all my Linux distributions in a tiny external hard disk (in fact I have already done it) live booted with lot of isos in for testing a potential Linux customer (hardly any).

Linus and Linux on the fly is my motto.

My Old Media Files with Windows 8

My Old Media Files with Windows 8
I am getting ready well in advance for Christmas holidays.
I found two hard disks with in built Hard Disk Player.
It was full of old Linux isos and few media files and song tracks.
One of the flies was Home Alone Video.
I tried to play it with Windows Media Player, it only played the audio file. 
I connected it to a KVM Switch / Slot and played it on VGA but it needed speakers for audio. 
Well I needed RF Jack to plug into Combo.
All are now USB media players.
Ah, lot of work and wire connections not digital but analogue.
Then on second thought, I wanted it to be played on Peppermint's VLC Media player.

Presto!
Files were good as NEW.

This why I say Window's is pain in the Arxxs.

I won't bother to visit Microsoft and PAY for a Media Player.

Windows Guys / Girls there are lot of Linux Software that can be used in Windows and I won't list them, here.

You better find them yourself.

One Night of TROUBLE with Linux

One Night of TROUBLE with Linux

I was trying to upgrade my computer with Linux derivatives and take an early Christmas Break.

I list the Linux Nuances not on any order of merit here.

All these are Human Errors and can be rectified.

I believe all the Linux developers are DOING a great JOB but by rushing to put out the distribution before Christmas leave behind some ugly nuances.

They should be excused for minor lapses.

1. Peppermint FRONT end is DARK and UGLY.

I get a headache after few minutes of work.

2. Libre Office has no Thesaurus in Linux.

3. Ubuntu 14.04 takes four hours,mind you it is not their fault;

(my Internet speed is down to 5 KB / per second by default action by the service provider; I Pay over Rs.8000 per month and get only 20 GiB of downloads which I finish in one day of downloads and the rest of the month GO snail space even to read my email.
  

This they CALL a Five Star Service. 

I hope during the Christmas holiday at least, they allow a leeway) 

But at the end of the installation delete them which also takes a bit of time.

Why can't they Install first in English and give the USER to download his or her language afterwards?

4. Knoppix 7.6 is beautiful on a Live Session But has a major glitch.

I downloaded the English version and Installed it to reiserfs partition.

It is not in English but probably in Danish.

I tried to convert it to English at boot time but it boots so fast that touching the Del Key or F2 has no effect.

5. Boot loaders are finicky, especially Knoppix but it gives the option of not installing it and configure manually.

6. None of them detect the UEFI based Window's 8 in my second hard drive. 

I deliberately shifted its UEFI partition.

7. DVD booting of Pinguy, and Knoppix were halted abruptly due to sectors not written properly on the boot disk. 

They were burned by K3B on Peppermint. 

One disk did not finish writing on it.

I am not a novice to Linux and I have gone through these nuances many a times, I can tolerate all this in one night of Linux Dance BUT what I cannot tolerate is our Telecoms restricting my access to Internet at 5 KB per second.

It is killing me softly.

I take my hat off for all the developers.

I am making these comments before Microsoft guys trying to bash (not the bash script) your back with critical comments.

If YOU hear these comments from a Microsoft Guy / Girl please ignore them and have a PATCH ready by January.

Mind you Microsoft takes one year patch their faults by that time they release a new edition for which you have to PAY.

Only foolish guys PAY for their own faults and make Microsoft Rich by many a Miles.

You Guys/Girls need a holiday and you richly deserve a holiday.

In any case I am going into recess any time from now and if you do not hear from me please do not assume I am dead and gone with the wind.

I will be back with all cylinders firing at top level.

Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year, 2016.