How to install Chinese fonts on Adobe reader running on Fedora 23?
It's no secret that Adobe does not like Linux.... Back in 2013, they pulled the plug on Adobe Reader support for Linux platform and the open-source community has been quite…
How to install Skype on Fedora 21 (when in China)
1. Install needed dependencies: $ sudo yum install alsa-lib.i686 fontconfig.i686 freetype.i686 glib2.i686 libSM.i686 libXScrnSaver.i686 libXi.i686 libXrandr.i686 libXrender.i686 libXv.i686 libstdc++.i686 pulseaudio-libs.i686 qt.i686 qt-x11.i686 zlib.i686 qtwebkit.i686 2. Download the Skype rpm via…
Migrating from Ubuntu to Fedora (the easy way!)
I used to be a fervent user of Ubuntu ever since I tried 8.04 but back then the desktop manager was based in GNOME. Ever since the switch to Unity,…
How to renew your Chinese driver’s license in Shanghai?
Well, it was about time. Six years after applying for my Chinese driver's license for the first time, it was time to have it renewed. As this was the first…
Lujiazui back in 2007
Back in the days when Shanghai World Trade Centre was still being built. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4qRd9Hsmz0]
China visa changes could attract job-hunting IT pros
A change to China’s visa laws due to come into force this (northern) summer could make the People’s Republic a more attractive destination for ex-pat IT professionals up for the…
How to get married in Shanghai? (From personal experience)
Yep, I have decided some time ago to tie the knot and getting married with my Chinese babe. Although marriage in China is an easy process, however getting all the…
First week of being an IBMer
In my last post, I talked about my departure from HP. From March 1st, I started working for...IBM. Yep, from HP to IBM. Only this time, my work focus is…