Fix for Ubuntu Theme Change

I am running Ubuntu in VirtualBox. At random times, Gnome decides to switch the Theme from Ambiance to some ugly generic one that is hard on the eyes. Until today, I've been logging out and back in to restore Ambiance. Today I discovered that simply opening the Themes settings sets the theme back to Ambiance: System>>Preferences>>Appearance>>Themes

Restore Eclipse subversion project connection

Using Eclipse-Indigo and Subversive, Eclipse frequently 'forgets' that my project is under SVN control. (The Project explorer lacks the revision numbers, The Team menu is missing most functions). Happens most often after an Eclipse crash or forced restart. Finally found the solution:

1. Right Click Project:
2. Team >> Share Project >> SVN
3. The URL should just show up.
4. 'Something like Keep existing project settings' *Can't reproduce the steps while writing this.
5. Finish

The Subversive functionality should be back.

Source: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/166220/restore-eclipse-subversion-project-connection

Problem installing Subversive Connectors

For some reason, I can't install Subversive Connectors from Work. The installation times out while downloading files. Installs fine from home. Clearly a site specific network issue. (this is a note to myself so I don't waste any more time troubleshooting this problem.)

SOLVED: pyTivoX photos app not working

The pyTivoX photo app has never worked for me. Even after installing PIL (python imaging library) and libjpeg, I still get the 'broken icon' on the TV for all photos. I think the problem is that the PIL bundled with pyTivoX (/Applications/pyTivoX.app/Contents/Resources/PIL) overrides my 'site-packages' copy of PIL and it doesn't know how to find libjpeg on my system. I fixed the problem by renaming pyTivoX.app/..../PIL to _PIL. It works now

Install PIL easily with homebrew:

%brew install PIL

which should also take care of the libjpeg dependency. (you can verify you have libjpeg by executing the 'cjpeg' command.

SOLVED: Picasa Doesn't Recognize Iphone

For several months, I've been unable to import photos from the Iphone via Picasa. Instead, I have to use ImageCapture (and remember to choose to delete photos from the device.) and then import the photos into Picasa as a folder.

After a little Google searching I found that swapping the USB cables in the back of the computer caused the Iphone (but not the printer) to appear in Picasa's list of devices. Currently working when printer occupies the leftmost port and Iphone occupies the rightmost (as viewed from front of Mac Mini).

A good source for Precompiled Python Packages for Windows 64

http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/

PyDev Reindex Packages

After adding a new Package to Python, PyDev needs to reindex the packages. To do so:

Window >> Preferences >> PyDev >> Interpretter - Python
Make a non-destructive edit to the path: For instance-Use New Folder to add anything (C:\ for instance) then use Remove to remove it.
Click Apply

Done!