The Free Geekery weblog lists 17 applications that are a “must have” for the new linux user. One of the most difficult tasks for a new linux user is finding quality appliations. Unlike their Mac and Windows counterparts, Linux applications rarely are publicized which makes for a trying task when attempting to discover […]
The Simple Help weblog has an extremely detailed tutorial that demonstrates how to install Ubuntu 7.04 in OS X using Parallels. Earlier this week I demonstrated how to install Ubuntu using the free (and beta) VMWare Fusion. If you’re a fan of Parallels, this tutorial should get you up and running very quickly. […]
Google has been a long time user and a long time supporter of the open source database, MySQL. Recently, Google gave MySQL several recommendations that they would like to be incorporated into the next major release of MySQL. While the changes have not been officially accepted, it is very encouraging to see major […]
Linux.com has an excellent introduction to “HDHomeRun,” a piece of hardware that will detect over-the-air HDTV signals and let you stream them to all the computers in your home. The box “only” costs $169 and integrates with most popular DVR software: Windows MCE (yuck!), SnapStream BeyondTV, SageTV, MediaPortal, GB-PVR, MythTV, Pluto, and VLC. […]
Who doesn’t love the command line? The following command will show you how to force empty your trash using the command line in Ubuntu or Debian:
sudo rm -fr /home/USERNAME/.Trash
Replace the “USERNAME” section with your own username. You may need to refresh your GNOME or KDE session to see the results. You can […]
The Ubuntu portion of OSCON was recently announced. If you live in or around Portland this looks like a great opportunity.
Ubuntu Live’s wide-ranging program will give participants all the knowledge they need to explore and set in motion the powerful features in Ubuntu and related applications. Expert-led tutorials, big-picture plenary gatherings, focused sessions, and […]
Arsgeek has a tutorial for beginners that introduces the new user to the ps and kill terminal commands. If you’re a seasoned Linux pro then this will be old hat, however, it’s a great tutorial for the beginner, or if you’ve only graphically killed applications. Here’s the skinny:
Ever find yourself on a Linux […]
This tutorial is definitely not for the new Linux user, but I was so impressed by it I thought it warranted a write up. Bob Smith explains how he maximizes his Linux workstation to allow six users to use one computer simultaneously. The six users can simultaneously surf the web, use word processors, […]
Dell has an interesting page that shows the computers and the system specs that entrepreneur and CEO, Michael Dell, uses. Dell uses a five (five!) computer setup! Dell’s “at home” laptop includes an installation of Ubuntu 7.04. If there was ever an argument between the compatibility of Linux and Windows, I would […]
Automatix is a powerful scripting application that helps streamline the installation of commonly used (and sometimes difficult to install) applications. Automatix (in my opinion) is most useful for Ubuntu because of the lack of installed codecs that Ubuntu comes with out of the box. Automatix has made some major improvements along the way and […]
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