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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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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