Share your mouse and keyboard using Synergy

I finally got a desktop loaded with Windoze. This desktop is purely for running some proprietary softwares which I dont know why these cant be ported to open source. The problem of running two desktop is you are going to have two mouse and two keyboards. And that's when synergy comes to the rescue. The best part of synergy is that it is coded for multi-platform meaning it can run on Linux, Mac OS or Windoze. The site has details on how to configure it and also you can get it up within 10-15 minutes.
The best thing about synergy is that it allows you to copy text from one box to another. This is really helpful if you have to copy contents from one application running on one platform to another.

Wish list for lenses

I feel it is the right time now to expand my lense collection. Currently I just have the kit lens i.e the standard Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II. Now I feel I have the budget to invest in two more lenses.

The two in my wish list are:
1. Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
2. Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

The Nikon Zoom is the most obvious choice for a D40x because it is the most affordable zoom lense from Nikon stable. It also has the VR also which make the deal more sweeter.
I came to know about the sigma lense from one of my friend and checked out few photos on flickr and have decided to be a must have.

Photography

My new Toy
Originally uploaded by ztij0

After going through all the reviews and also weighing it out, finally I decided to buy an DSLR. Photography had always been more than a hobby for me. Still an amateur in this field, I believe that each photographer has his own uniqueness. I like shooting objects and portraits. And for a start I have bought a Nikon D40X and got a giottos tripod. I bought the camera on my recent trip to US and was lucky to capture a few snaps with my new toy. Next in my wish list is to get a AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED. Hopefully during my next visit.