New Linux User

March 5th, 2008

Repos, repositories - what?

For those who are using Linux, new users are getting accustomed with the terms and it might not be easy to remember all the time. Take for example the term repository.
Repositories are where users could get packages of software they want to install. Hmmm. Maybe one could say it’s a place of installers — […]

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March 4th, 2008

Remember to pay your bills with BillReminder

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Maybe you’re the type who needs to get reminded of your tasks and other such important things. And your bills probably get affected by your forgetfulness and you end up not having internet access or outgoing calls. Worry no more! You have […]

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March 4th, 2008

A better Xrandr tool for the next Ubuntu release

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If you’ve been using Linux and wondering if you could use two monitors, especially for those who are laptop users, you have a tool Xrandr. But the thing with Xrandr is that it’s buggy and it’s mainly something you have to configure via the command line which not everybody is […]

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March 1st, 2008

PCQuest gives a list of useful free and open source apps

Wondering what free and open source apps to use? PCQuest gives a useful list, categorizing the applications you might need for your day to day computing or running your business. If you’ve enjoyed using Linux and the various applications that you got via your package manager, you might be interested in a whole […]

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March 1st, 2008

A day with Vym mindmapping tool

I’ve been looking for tools to help me think about my work. Apart from a text file with the outline of ideas that I have, I want to check out mindmapping tools as well. I saw a package named Vym and tried it out. Even if it’s just been a day, I […]

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