Get to know Linux: Window Maker
Continuing with our introduction to old-school Linux window managers, I would like to bring to you Window Maker.
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Get to know Linux: Fluxbox
If you've been around Linux long enough, then you most likely will have heard about Fluxbox.
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Songbird in Linux
If you remember my last media entry, The best Linux media players, you'll remember I left out one very important entry - Songbird.
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Installing Flash in Ubuntu 9.04 with Firefox
If you've spent enough time over the years with Linux you know that the browser plug-in has been a source of agony for many.
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Connecting Linux to a Bubba 2
If you don't know, the Bubba 2 is a piece of hardware, driven by the Linux operating system, created by ecXito.
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Customize your Ubuntu GNOME theme
If you are using the standard, out of the box, Ubuntu theme with GNOME you might be interested in customizing this look.
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Check for root kits with rkhunter
Security means everything when it comes to your data.
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Kontact: The Swiss Army Knife of PIMs
If you've ever used a PIM (Personal Information Manager) you know how important they can be for both business and personal organization.
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5 Things Linux does better than Windows
We've started the debate.
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Ubuntu Take 2 - I Think I'm Getting the Hang of Things
First the good news: My laptop finally has access to a working internet connection so the lack of connectivity is no longer a problem with me installing Ubuntu.
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Five reasons you should switch to Linux right now
Over the last few years I have seen the general public go from a general ignorance of the existence of Linux to a general knowledge of it being an option on the
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Five good reasons to switch to Linux
One of the most oft-asked questions I get is "Why should I switch to Linux?" It comes to me either via inbox or sound waves attacking my aural system every day.
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What's in store for Ubuntu 9.04?
The latest greatest version of Ubuntu is about ready to drop (The predicted date for release is April 23).
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Linux Solutions: Why does Firefox start in offline mode?
If you have this problem you know how frustrating it can be.
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The best Linux media players
Recently I have had a lot of people asking how to play various media files in Linux.
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My First Tryst with Ubuntu: Things Worked. Mostly
In my last post, I mentioned wanting to try out Linux, specifically Ubuntu.
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Where do I find Linux software?
If you are a Windows user you most likely know where to get software.
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How to show hidden files in Dolphin (plus Thunar, Nautilus and ls)
To show hidden files in Dolphin, press Ctrl+H or Alt+.
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How to add proprietary drivers in Ubuntu
Over the last few years most of my video cards have had NVidia chipsets.
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Manage Sony Reader in Linux
I love to read.
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Quick Linux Tips: File Naming
If you are coming from the world of Windows you are pretty much used to naming a file whatever.
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Fedora Live USB Creator
Fedora Live USB Creator is a free program that lets you download and copy Fedora Linux to a USB Flash Drive to run or install it from the device.
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Add an application to GNOME's Autostart
When you log into GNOME are there applications that you wish would start automatically? Are you one of those that fire up your web browser or your email client
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Keep logged in users informed with motd
If you have users that log into a server, or a desktop (for whatever reason) you might want to take advantage of the Linux Message Of The Day file.
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Old School Linux Solutions: finger
Back when I first started using Linux nearly all Linux systems were truly multi-user systems.
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Get To Know Linux: The /etc/init.d Directory
If you use Linux you most likely have heard of the init.
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Simple GNOME Note Taking with Tomboy
Tomboy is one of those applications that, once you start using, will quickly become one of the tools you are dependent upon.
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Which Ubuntu Derivative Is Right For You?
If you're interested in Linux then most likely you have taken a look at Ubuntu.
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Portable Ubuntu For Windows
There are quite a few possibilities to take the Linux distribution Ubuntu for a test drive.
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Help, I Use Ubuntu and There's No "su"!
So you've just installed Ubuntu and you're ready to tackle all those great administrative tasks you've heard about with Linux.
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Gather Wireless Information with Wavemon
If you're like me you like to have as much information as you can about whatever it is you are doing.
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Configure Static IP Address in Ubuntu Server 8.10
If you have a need for a server OS that is robust, reliable, and as flexible as any other server available, then Ubuntu 8.
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Let Eeebuntu Free your Eee PC
The other day my step-daughter's Eee PC had some issues.
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Configure a Linux Firewall with Webmin
Recently I wrote two articles, one on Creating a Linux Firewall with fwbuilder, and one Webmin: One Stop Linux Configuration.
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Easy Debian Wireless Connections with Wifi-Wiz
One of these glorious days the PC industry will standardize hardware.
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Build a Quick and Reliable Firewall with fwbuilder
Network security is tantamount to retaining your sanity.
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Webmin: One Stop Linux Configuration
Over the last ten+ years I have seen Linux configuration tools come and go.
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Create Interactive Classroom Pages with CourseForum
If you are a teacher or have any need for a classroom-based Wiki project, I have the perfect solution for you.
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gOS Gadgets: An Operating System for the Google Generation
Over the years I have seen the operating sytem evolve into and out of various types of fads.
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Create DVDs in Linux with DeVeDe, mkisofs, and K3B
My wife and I became hooked on the TV show "Lost" recently.
