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Browser Problems - Creating a Linux Based Virtual Box - Part 1 of 2
2008-05-08 16:17:00 I had an interesting discussion yesterday with the owner of LaLa Media (lalamedia.ca). The conversation focused on the issues of developing web sites that are cross platform friendly. Invariably the problem dealing with browser bugs came up. In particular how IE6 appears to be especially buggy and how it tends to have problems with ... More About: Linux , How To , Creating , Problems , Experiences
Why is Linux Faster than Windows?
2008-05-06 16:10:00 Last March I posted “Does Ubuntu Linux Really Need Antivirus Software?“. The comments provided by readers was very informative and I learned quite a bit from it. Blogging is great because so many people provide valuable input, and often can correct errors I sometime might make. That’s a bonus. However, back to the subject at hand… A ... More About: Windows
Automate Your Web Site Backup!
2008-05-05 16:39:00 During the weekend (Saturday), UbuntuLinuxHelp was down for almost 12 hours. Fortunately the hosting provider had data backups and there was no data loss. In any event, I also keep backups, so the added redundancy helps to protect the content. Up to now, the server has been configured to create a daily backup of databases ... More About: How To , Backup , Site , Web site
130 Useful Linux Based LiveCD Versions.
2008-04-28 19:25:00 Recently a couple people asked me about trying Linux without actually installing it. Obviously the first thing that came to mind is to try versions via LiveCD. For those not familiar, LiveCD means: “A CD-ROM that contains a working copy of an operating system or other application that is run without installing it. Used for demonstration ... More About: Applications
Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux
2008-04-17 22:05:00 It’s funny how some people react when I tell them I use Linux . Sometimes they express the sentiment that I must be very computer savvy. Other’s get caught up in all the brand loyalty hype and still some have never heard of Linux! I kid you not! The truth of the matter is that ... More About: Windows , Quit , Switched
Ubuntu Linux Plug ?N Play Zone Revisited
2008-04-16 18:43:00 Last month we posted a great idea “Make Your Own Plug ?N Play Zone Using Ubuntu Linux !“, discussing and introducing the concept of a “zone” where laptop (or other) users could plug their units into and have Linux automatically installed upon boot up. “…It?s a simple 3-step method. Users plug their laptop into one of the ... More About: Applications , How To , Ubuntu Linux
Linux is Good for the Elderly
2008-04-15 17:01:00 Some time ago, my father switched to Linux (Ubuntu). I think in some of the contributing factor to his switching was my excitement. I remember when I first tried Linux, it was an earlier version of Red Hat (with the blue install screens). At that time it was a real pain in the behind, and ... More About: Good , Elderly
How to Speed Up Amarok - Part 1
2008-04-14 16:54:00 One of our articles was posted on Reddit (Top 10 Must Have Applications for Ubuntu.) and one user, made the following comment on: “Anyone know how to speed up Amarok when trying to listen to a library on a share? My Music library is about 17,000 songs which is stored on my NAS. It takes about ... More About: How To , Speed , Part , Speed up
How To Get .docx Working in Linux
2008-04-09 15:30:00 Occasionally I receive a file in .docx format, which for me was useless; and I’ve had to ask the sender to give me the document in .doc format instead. However, there’s a better solution for those of us who encounter the .docx format. It does take a couple of minutes to set up, but ... More About: Linux , Applications , How To , Working
Create a Linux Antivirus Server to Protect eMail - A Brief How to
2008-04-08 19:14:00 Last month we posted “Does Ubuntu Linux Really Need Antivirus Software?” Where there was a bit of discussion as to whether Linux needed antivirus software installed. There were some very informative comments from readers, which showed that in reality it would be very difficult to develop Linux based viruses, and that the real use would be ... More About: Email , How To , Server
Recover Your Forgotten Password In Linux.
2008-04-07 20:36:00 Just got another message, this time from Louis. A in Florida. He asks: “…I have kubuntu installed in my laptop computer, and everything was fine until yesterday, 4/6/08, when I was installing some additional programs from the settings menu. One of the updates that I installed created another user and also gave it admin control!!! It ... More About: Linux , How To , Password , Experiences , Forgotten
Switching From XP to Linux - Should You?
2008-04-07 17:48:00 A question from John.P in Texas: “…About the poll called “Are you considering a switch from Windows to Linux ?” I see that almost 47% of visitors say “Yes” (so did I). I am an XP user and was wondering if you can post a short note for advice about switching to Linux?…“ What’s surprising, is when I ... More About: Applications , Experiences , Switching
Forced File System Check After 30 Boot Ups - How to Improve it.
2008-04-05 15:27:00 Ever want to boot up your Ubuntu Linux system really quick to look something up? Sure, I think we all do that from time to time. Hate it when you get the forced file system check because you’ve booted up 30 times? I do. Imagine how I felt in front of a room full ... More About: System , How To , File , Forced , Check
How To Use Remote Access to Fix Problems in Ubuntu Linux - Revisited
2008-04-04 18:56:00 For regular readers of this blog, it comes as no surprise that I enjoy playing with and tweaking Linux systems (in this case Ubuntu Linux is the distribution of choice). I also enjoy practical, hands-on projects that we can all actually use. One thing I often run into is helping friends fix problems with their ... More About: Applications , How To , Ubuntu Linux
A Quick Way to Improve Ubuntu Linux Operating Speed Performance.
2008-04-03 17:09:00 One question I often get after new users have become comfortable with their desktop systems, is how to improve the performance speed of Ubuntu Linux . This question is generally asked by those who enjoy tweaking and playing with their systems. While I’m sure there are probably a ton of online tutorials that provide all sorts ... More About: Performance , How To , Ubuntu Linux
Quick Tip - When Linux Won?t Give Your CD Back
2008-04-02 16:55:00 Just a quick tip I wanted to pass on today. Have you ever had the issue where you want to eject your CD, but it will not eject; no matter how many times you press the eject button? Annoying isn’t it? I remember when I first started using Linux , years ago, (my OS was ... More About: How To , Back , Quick , Give
Hot News - Ubuntu Linux Has Been Bought Out by the Big ?M?!
2008-04-01 15:05:00 In an unprecedented move, Microsoft Corp. has acquired all rights to the Ubuntu Linux operating system (OS). The announcement came after numerous series of private negotiation meetings. Several open source communities have already expressed stunned acceptance of the move that is sure to redefine the role of [Ubuntu] Linux in the consumer market. Or as some ... More About: News , Ubuntu Linux
How to Install VMware in Linux via Source Files
2008-03-31 17:29:00 Last week we posted a very simple “How to Install VMware in Ubuntu Linux “. That guide used apt-get to access the appropriate repositories. Additionally, it explained a bit about the benefits of VMware for Linux users (or any operating system for that matter). A short pre-installation checklist was also provided, including te URL to obtain ... More About: How To , Source , Files , Vmware
/dev/null - A Funny Linux Post
2008-03-29 16:09:00 I just visited the Ubuntu Forums and bumped into a post I found very amusing. It’s from an individual who believes he’s found a vulnerability in dev/null. “…I first came upon it, when I was writing an email, and I saved the file at the location /dev/null. Upon logging in again, I found that the file ... More About: Linux , Funny , Post , Null
Creating an Opensource Network Gateway in Linux Ubuntu - Part 1
2008-03-29 15:29:00 I was reading a story on Digg this morning, about an 11 year old child who was functioning as the network manager for some private school’s network. Within the comments was a post that referred to “Untangle” and why the school chose not to use it. The commenter suggested that the individual probably didn’t know ... More About: Linux , How To , Ubuntu , Network , Creating
How to Install VMware in Ubuntu Linux
2008-03-28 18:54:00 Over the week I received a couple messages asking about VMware installations. While I’m sure there are all sorts of tutorials about this, I thought (since I received questions) that a quick “How to” guide would be helpful to some of you. What is VMware? It’s a virtual environment that lets you install “guest” operating systems. ... More About: Linux , How To , Ubuntu , Ubuntu Linux , Vmware
Is Your Linux Network Wicd (Wicked)?
2008-03-27 22:46:00 Earlier this month I posted about the lack of a simple network management interface for Ubuntu Linux , where I suggested Ubuntu Needs to Improve the Network Management GUI! At that time several readers sent input and others provided helpful comments. Among them was Wicd. Wel.. I’ve finally installed it. Wow, was I missing out on ... More About: Applications , Experiences , Wicked
Ubuntu Linux 6.10 is Going ?Bye Bye!?
2008-03-27 22:21:00 Quick post!… For those who have not heard yet: “…The support period is now nearing its end and Ubuntu 6.10 will reach end of life on Friday April 25th, 2008. At that time, Ubuntu Security Notices will no longer include information or updated packages for Ubuntu 6.10…” The above was recently announced here: ‘End of Life’ announcement ... More About: News , Linux , Ubuntu Linux
Automatic FTP Backup System - A Very Simple Solution
2008-03-27 17:48:00 Earlier last week I was reading some posts in a web hosting forum “Site Backup - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)“, within the post a forum member was trying to facilitate an automated backup system for his important files. In this case they were web based files. There were some excellent solutions presented, such as Rsync, etc. ... More About: Applications , System , How To , Automatic
Create Flash Content in Linux - A Missing Link for Developers?
2008-03-26 14:39:00 Last month we posted “Top 100 of the Best (Useful) OpenSource Applications “, which listed some really good open source applications. One of the things missing was a good OpenSource, Flash content creation tool. It seems there’s a new application in town! On March 25, 2008 the “Salasaga” site announced a snapshot release of their developing (it’s ... More About: Linux , Link , Content
BluRay and HDDVD in Ubuntu Linux
2008-03-24 16:51:00 Hello everyone! I’m back from the Easter break and found this little gem in my email. It outlines how to play BlueRay and HD DVD in Ubuntu Linux . In a nutshell it covers the need for mplayer and ffmpeg as well as DumpHD and the required hardware. I’ve not tried this yet (I don’t have an ... More About: News , Applications , How To
Do You Get the Firefox is Running Error?
2008-03-22 22:06:00 One more quick post for the Easter holiday (here in Canada). I’ve started getting that annoying “Firefox is already running, but is not responding. To open a new window, you must first close the existing Firefox process, or restart your system.” error message again, and was looking for a quick fix (as I’d been logging into terminal ... More About: Running , Applications , How To , Error
4 Free Ways to Thank Bloggers
2008-03-17 16:13:00 I’ve been struggling with how to keep the Ubuntu Linux Help blog successful (and alive). One issue I’ve had to deal with is server costs. Finding money to keep this blog going is difficult and it would be easy to shut-down the blog. But… I truly believe that it provides value to the Linux (and ... More About: Free , Bloggers , Experiences
Poll - Google Translation Services?
2008-03-16 17:56:00 Just a short post to all of you. I’m am trying and experiment. You will see flags on the right side of this blog. Click the flag you want to translate the text into. This is using the Google Translation Service and the “Global Translator Plugin”. The plugin is found here: http://www.nothing2hide.net/wp-plugins/wo rdpress-global-translator-plugin/ My questions to you are: 1) ... More About: Services , Poll , Experiences
30 Seconds of Linux Funnies
More articles from this author:2008-03-15 17:21:00 Another 30 second clip of some funnier sides to Linux life. It’s not always serious you know! Linux is fun because you can do more with it. Just see the video below… Loading... addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fubuntulinuxhelp.com%2F30-se conds-of-linux-funnies%2F'; addthis_title = '30+Seconds +of+Linux+Funnies '; addthis_pub = 'ubuntulinuxhelp'; More About: Experiences 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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