• Errorenous Oracle Instantclient RPM provides under Enterprise Linux

    calendar Jul 22, 2015 · 2 min read · fail oracle  ·
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    If you are using drivers and libraries that need access to Oracle databases (e.g. perl-DBD-Oracle), you will need the Oracle Instantclient. Oracle offers this software for free after registration. Unfortunately creating correct provides tags was missed when creating the RPM packages. Even though Instantclient is …


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  • Lenovo Thinkpad X200 display issue

    calendar Oct 18, 2012 · 15 min read · fail thinkpad  ·
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    Since I got my T420s my old Thinkpads R500 and X200 are waiting for new owners. A few days ago I discovered a screen issue on my X200. Its display is badly lighted when the brightness is dimmed down - in addition to this the screen is squeaking high-frequently. Working in dark and silent environments is nearly …


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