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Karmic Koala (Beta) with ATI Radeon HD3650
I have noticed that people are searching for Karmic Koala and the video card ATI Radeon HD3650. As a user of both (the os and the card) I can say that they work great. The only problem with mine was that when I installed the driver The screen resolution was too big for my screen…
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How to install Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4 (VirtualBox)
Things you need for this to work: Virtualbox Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4 Before using this read the disclaimer: http://ryanorser.com/wordpress/?page_id=935 Install Virtualbox. If you have it installed then go to the next step. After your iso image of Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4 has been downloaded, you will need to set up a virtual machine. To do…
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Review: Ubuntu 8.04.3
I have installed Ubuntu 8.04.3 LTS in a virtual machine. The specs of the virtual machine are the same as they always are: 512 mb of RAM 8 GB Hard Drive When I installed the OS it was a no brainer as it was so easy. I tend to forget how easy it is to…
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Brasero: The Default Ubuntu CD/DVD Burner
Brasero DVD Burner is a nice looking, easy to use burner application for people who just like to have the default applications that come with the OS. (Operating System). I do like Brasero, though I would use the program GnomeBaker as I find it faster and easier to use then this program. Overall this is…
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DeVeDe: A DVD Authoring Tool
Well you may be asking what type of program is DeVeDe? It is a DVD authoring program where you can put video clips or movie files into a DVD that will playback your movies or clips. I found this program in the Ubuntu Repositories along which I will be reviewing a few others along with…
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How To Install Wireshark in Ubuntu 8.04 Beta
As usual I take no responsibility for anything that may or may not happen. This is a step by step walk through on how to install Wireshark in Hardy Heron Beta. Step 1: Open Synaptic Package Manager Step 2: Type in this wireshark in the search box Step 3: Go down to wireshark-common and wireshark.…
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Hardy Heron on schedule for 2 1/2 weeks until deployment
Wow! 2 and a 1/2 weeks away stated the ubuntu-devel-announce Digest that I recieved at 4 AM this morning. The article states that the release archive is going to be frozen by this Thursday April 10th, 2008. Remember only the critical changes should be uploaded to the main after being approved by the developers. The…
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Ubuntu: Disable the System Beep
This articles’ commands are based upon this article: http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2762/ubuntu_disable_system_beep Here is how to disable the system beep in Ubuntu: Step 1: Open terminal Step 2: copy and paste this command: sudo rmmod pcspkr Step 3: To regain the System Beep type in this command: sudo modprobe pcspk There you go an easy step by step…
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How to get your iPod working in Ubuntu
Here are these simple steps to getting your iPod working in Ubuntu using the application GTKPod. As usual I take no responsibility for whatever happens to your computer and/or iPod. Step 1: Back up your iPod’s songs, podcasts, photos and contacts. Step 2: Restore your iPod to factory settings. Step 3: Plug in your iPod…
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How to install KDE 4.0.2
Here are a few simple steps to installing KDE 4.0.2. As usual I do not take any responsibility for anything that might go wrong. This is how to install KDE on Ubuntu Gutsy: Open your sources.list file from the terminal to add the new repository to the file: gksu gedit /etc/apt/sources.list Paste this line of…