Mono 0.30

I spent two hours trying to build Mono 0.30 release on my Linux box last night. I built Mono runtime successfully, but could not get Mod_Mono for Apache 2 to compile without rebuilding Apache 2. Since I’m still running RedHat 8, the RPM binary build for Mono 0.30 can not be used. I don’t follow Linux very closely, it always takes me a while to get up to the speed with the latest development, so I’m reluctant to upgrade to the latest distribution. My goal is to get Mono .30 and Apache 2 work on my Linux box without making any change other than Mono itself.

On the other note, my new multi-functional printer was delivered yesterday from buy.com. I orrder it first on buy.com, then found out that amazon.com had better deal. I cancelled the buy.com order and ordered one from amazon.com. However, amazon.com messed up my order and shipment, I had to email them many times to get full credit back. Finally buy.com had the printer at $375.99 again and I ordered it right away. I like everything I see from the printer except that it dims my home office’s light bulb when operating. It is a big power sucker drawing almost 1KW juice.

SUNW

SUNW continues to build new base around 5.5 inspite of recent drop to 5.12. We likely see another breakout from base or congestion area around 5.5 level.

LFC

This is an illustration Signed Life Ensurance how life insurance industry may grow as middle class grows in China. Recent accounting issue with LFC’s predecessor presents some buying opportunities. There was also a rumor about class action lawsuit related to LFC’s IPO. The prospect of class action lawsuit may push it even lower in the near-term.