Truecrypt – Finally Usable February 7, 2008

From the latest release notes
The Linux version of TrueCrypt has been redesigned so that it will no longer be affected by changes to the Linux kernel (kernel upgrades/updates).
Oh thank you! Atlast!

Testdisk a.k.a how to save your ass if your Parted screws up September 4, 2007

I was installing Kubuntu. Everything was going fine. I clicked on “Partition” and the next thing I know, the stupid thing crashed. In 1 freaking second.
Of course, I then checked my partitions. It had lost everything. It hadn’t followed what I had asked it to do (i.e make a new partition). On its own , [...]