If you are new to Fedora, or if you are now returning to Fedora from a long haitus (since Fedora 9 for me), Fedora 13 has been a welcoming experience. Not only […]
There was talk, some time prior to the release of 10.04, that RGBA support would be included in the release. Well, it wasn't (much to the chagrin of many - including myself). […]
Where would we be today without social networking? I have heard many tales how a social tool has saved a life or joined two lives together. Just recently a friend of mine […]
The number 13 is usually associated with bad luck. Friday the 13th (both the date and the movie). Many buildings don't have a thirteenth floor. Fedora just released it's number 13 and […]
If you do much bash scripting then you know there are some pretty nifty tricks you can pull off with it. Bash is a very flexible tool. Most Linux users don't realize […]
Tired of having to get clever with your bash scripts so that you can be notified when something happens? What if you want instant notification on an event? Say you run a […]
One of the things I really like about Linux is how it handles a file's ability to be executable. If you create a script and you want that script to be executable, […]
I get this question a lot. And generally speaking the answer is a resounding "no". I have gone nearly twelve years using Linux without defragging a drive and I've never noticed a […]
I've done a few articles about the Evolution groupware client here on Ghacks and I promise more. As Evolution is, essentially, the Outlook of Linux, it deserves plenty of attention. In this […]
I can't tell you how many times I have used a man page only to find either an error (due to author not updating) or that the man page itself was confusing […]
I wanted to continue with the rescue theme, but since Partimage is limited in it's file system support, I thought I would go another route. That route? Gparted. Gparted is an amazingly […]
In my last article I showed you how to save a partition from a drive to a local image file using the Partimage tool (see my article "Copy partitions on your system […]
Partimage is a unique open source rescue tool in that it can be used as an installed application or as a stand alone rescue tool with SystemRescueCD. So if whether your system […]
How many times have you migrated from one Linux box to another, only to say goodbye to your email and knowing you were going to have to set your email client up […]
I have said it over and over again, Linux installations needs a Welcome Screen. This would be a huge help for new users who often are not sure where to turn for […]
So far in our OpenSuSE series we have covered OpenSuSE (see "Why not try OpenSuSE"), YaST (see "YaST: Yet Another Setup Tool"), and Installing software (see "Installing software in OpenSuSE with YaST"). […]
Let's continue our hayride with OpenSuSE. The last time we visited this operating system we took a look at the stellar YaST tool (see my article "YaST: Yet Another Setup Tool"). From […]
Continuing with our look into OpenSuSE, we examine YaST. One of the best things going for OpenSuSE (and SuSE as well) is their take on the tried and true "control panal" YaST. […]
I spend much of my time here on Ghacks using and talking about Ubuntu. So much so one would think it's the only game in town. Well, it's not and I am […]
A long time ago, in order to scan your Samba shares, you used a tool called LinNeighborhood. That tool was essential if you wanted your Linux box to be able to see […]
For those who are less than fortunate and have severe vision problems, using a computer can be a task that is nearly impossible without either the help of others or some form […]
Are you tired of that pesky GNOME keyring reminder popping up everywhere you go? You know what it does right? The GNOME keyring manager manages passwords for things like ftp connections, email […]
I've owned a Kindle 2 for nearly a year now. I have to say I do love it and am not impressed with the iPad's ability to allow the user to read […]
Let's face it, although most operating systems don't install Java by default, there are many applications that rely on this tool. The reasons for OSes to not install Java are many (mostly […]
On my phone (Android based) I use Google maps like crazy (I'd get lost in my own house I'm convinced). It keeps me from getting lost and misdirected. When at home, however, […]
If you are looking for a command line utility to handle all of your Linux backup needs, you really need look no further than this tool that bases itself off of the perennial […]
If you've read me long enough, you know I like my eye candy. And one of my favorite bits of eye candy is Compiz (check out all the Compiz-related content here on […]
File managers can get a bit over-crowded in their layout and in their use of space. Although I am a big Nautilus, I am a bigger fan of efficient, clean workspaces. To […]
I do a lot of writing about Linux - for Ghacks and for other sites. One of the issues I come across often is how Linux is perceived and what it needs to […]
If you haven't experienced Pandora radio you don't know what you're missing. Pandora can stream music to your web browser specifically tuned to your tastes. Imagine having that ability right on your […]
It's Friday and that means we're all ready for the weekend. But that also means we're ready for some fun. Because of that I thought it would be fitting to do an […]
Not many of today's Linux users remember the days when you could (and sometimes had to) compile your own kernel. If you had a special device or special needs for the kernel […]
For those that use Flckr, it's always easiest when you have a simple tool that allows quick and painless file uploading. Although logging onto the web site and using the built-in Flickr […]
What if I told you that you could share out directories, via Samba, without having to install a single package? You can in the new Elive 2.0 (which is based on the […]
Today we continue on with our Wallpaper theme! You've already seen how to Manage your wallpaper in GNOME as well as how to set up a changing rotation of wallpapers with Wallpaper […]
The latest "series" of articles for Linux here on Ghacks revolves around beautifying your desktop...specifically, desktop wallpaper. The first article was all about Managing wallpaper in GNOME. Â I wanted to continue that […]
There have been numerous articles on Ghacks covering the topic of Wallpaper. So I thought I would chime in with a short series on the subject. A lot of users think focusing […]
If you've started using Ubuntu 10.04 already, you are probably having a fairly good experience. What a lot of people might not know is just how deeply that good experience goes. An […]
When a text editor's catch phrase is "Scribes: It's about the experience, not features." you have to wonder what you are in for. However, Scribes is a very different editor. Scribes is […]
If you've been following my series on Linux text editors you have read about a number of different variations on this theme. Some editors have been very GUI friendly, some have been […]
