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Five Ubuntu power tips

cj2003 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:44:52 +0000

Since most tips you see for Ubuntu are geared toward new user, we’re going to take it up a notch and offer some tips for the Ubuntu power users. These tips will vary in scope and level of expertise but all will improve your Ubuntu Linux experience. More here

Ubuntu tweaks I can’t live without

cj2003 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:41:10 +0000

I recently did a fresh install of Ubuntu 10.04 on my Dell netbook (because the upgrade process didn’t work smoothly) and in doing so I re did some of my Ubuntu tweaks I am used to. More here

Ubuntu 10.04 Desktop Customization Guide

cj2003 — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:49:18 +0000

This step-by-step tutorial was created for the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx) operating system and it will teach you how to change the looks of your Linux desktop into an eye-candy, practical, simple and modern one. In other words, to pimp your desktop and change its looks: More here

Minimal Ubuntu Lucid Setup

cj2003 — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:35:10 +0000

If you are like me, then you enjoy using the Ubuntu linux distro, whose latest release at the time of writing is 10.04 (Lucid Lynx). I’ve always been somewhat annoyed by all the applications that get pre-installed, as I never use them, but rather install the ones that I prefer. More here

Because of this, I went in search of a “bare-bones” solution for Ubuntu. Basically, I wanted the Ubuntu Desktop, but none of the applications out of the box. That way I can install only the ones that I’m going to use. Luckily, there is a Minimal CD Image for the latest Ubuntu release, which will let me do just what I want.

How To Get The Most Out Of Ubuntu Netbook Edition [Optimization Tips]

cj2003 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:52:55 +0000

I was just reading our Ubuntu Netbook Remix Optimization Guide and realized there are some things I’d do differently right now so I decided to share this with you. More here

Ubuntu Lucid checkup — my now-healthy desktop

cj2003 — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:27:40 +0000

Well, over the course of the waning days of the alpha (I tested the alpha image in the live environment but installed from a beta), through the beta and now weeks into the release, I’ve had a few issues to deal with, needing to tweak grub2, Ubuntu One, Gwibber, Totem and various GNOME settings. More here

Ubuntu toolbox

cj2003 — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:47:49 +0000

AFTER installing a new version of Ubuntu Linux, I always add a number of utilities that make my computing tasks easier. More here

Ubuntu 10.04 Post-Install Guide: What to do and try after installing Lucid Lynx!

cj2003 — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:10:56 +0000

Now that you’ve installed Ubuntu 10.04, Lucid Lynx, a kickass GNU+Linux based free desktop operating system, there’s a lot of fun stuff waiting for you to try! More here

This guide lists good things to do after installing Ubuntu, explains new concepts for beginners, and doubles as a very complete list of great software to use aimed at Ubuntu’s GNOME desktop environment. Feel free to pick and choose; enjoy!

Ubuntu 10.04 Post-Install Guide: What to do and try after installing Lucid Lynx!

cj2003 — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:02:18 +0000

This guide lists good things to do after installing Ubuntu, explains new concepts for beginners, and doubles as a very complete list of great software to use aimed at Ubuntu’s GNOME desktop environment. More here

Table of Contents

Managing Applications
Basics
Eye Candy
Desktop Functionality
Web Browsing
Multimedia Creation & Editing
Multimedia Playback
Learning
Time Management
Donating CPU Power
Images and Publishing
Games
Filesharing
Communication
System Utilities
Security & Privacy
Proprietary & Restricted Software
Explore, Customize, Personalize!

10 Applications You Must Install On Ubuntu Lucid Lynx

cj2003 — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:30:07 +0000

Ubuntu 10.04 is on its way as you can surely see in the accompanying image. Normally when a new release comes out, a lot of people (myself included) like to start over with a fresh install. More here

Near Perfect Ubuntu Desktop

cj2003 — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:32:03 +0000

One of the common questions I get for my Ubuntu User column is what is my desktop or what is a good desktop for Ubuntu Linux. A few weeks ago I got a Dell Inspiron 560 on sale at Best Buy. It was a great deal, and ended up being a near perfect Ubuntu desktop More here

What To Do After Installing Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx? Run This Script!

cj2003 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:22:06 +0000

Back when Ubuntu Karmic was released, I translated a script which helps new user set up a few things most people do when they first install Ubuntu. Today I updated the script for Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx and also added a few more tweaks. More here

Here’s what the script does:

•add extra repositories (Medibuntu, Getdeb, etc)
•download and install the latest updates
•install Ubuntu Tweak
•install codecs, web browser plugins (Java, Flash), additional support for archives (RAR, 7-Zip) and additional fonts; installs the latest Flash Player for Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx 64bit from Adobe’s website
•Gconf tweaks: move the Metacity window buttons back to the right, disable the GDM login sound, fix the update manager behavior to always show updates and enable the icons in menus and buttons
•install GIMP (which has been removed from Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid)
•install VLC
•install Thunderbird email client

•install Chromium web browser
•install Google Chrome – the latest dev version (it will download the 32 or 64 bit version automatically – depending on your system architecture)
•install WINE

•install MPlayer
•set MPlayer and Totem character encoding to Central / Eastern European (Windows-1250), you can disable this by removing lines: 64 and 69,70,71,72,73,74,75, or selecting manual configuration from the script menu
•uninstall Empathy and replaces it with Pidgin

Setting up Ubuntu 9.10

cj2003 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:47:23 +0000

Ubuntu 9.10 has been out for a while now, so I’m sure everyone knows what’s new. I’ll just mention some things I came across setting up my new system. More here

I used my usual technique for installing the new version of Ubuntu. I’m using separate home and root partitions. Using the custom partitioning option in the Ubuntu installer, I reformatted the small root partition using the new ext4 filesystem, and used my old home partition as the new home partition.

Ubuntu’s Karmic Koala Bible .. 50 Page Guide Released

cj2003 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:57:25 +0000

Detailed over 25 sections, the “Karmic Koala Bible ” appeals to both Linux initiates and intermediates alike, stepping out key procedures such as partition planning and with a raft of system tweaks More here

20 Essential Tips Every Ubuntu User Should Know

cj2003 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:02:34 +0000

But diving right into a new OS is daunting, even if it is as polished and stable as Ubuntu. That’s OK though, because we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of the 20 most important skills that every Ubuntu user should have. More here

These tips, ranging from basic GUI manipulation to advanced system recovery, are essential to your Windows-free computing experience. Whether you’ve just installed Ubuntu for the first time or have been a Linux acolyte for years, you’ll want to read our refresher

Tweaking Ubuntu

cj2003 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:30:34 +0000

For a week now, I’ve been having fun tweaking Karmic Koala, the latest release of the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. Although I mentioned some of the things I did after installing Karmic Koala last week, here is a more organized checklist. More here

10 Things You must do after Installing Ubuntu 9.10

cj2003 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:06:23 +0000

With a swift boot time, flashy enhancements and additions like Empathy, Mozilla Firefox , and ext-4 as the default file system, it’s definitely an OS that will woo the Linux buffs. Still, like its predecessors, Ubuntu 9.10 is not flawless and complete. More here

Ubuntu 9.10 Post Installation To-Do List

cj2003 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:41:31 +0000

Here’s a shoet list of things to do after you have installed the latest version of Ubuntu. More here

Install video drivers
If required/desired, install hardware specific video drivers (nVidia or ATI). Go to System→Administration→Hardware Drivers and enable the drivers for your video card. You will need to reboot to make this take affect.

Eva’s Useful Guide to Ubuntu 9.10

cj2003 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:27:32 +0000

Welcome to the third edition of Eva’s Useful Guide to Ubuntu!
This guide contains many tips to enhance and customize a fresh Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” installation. More here

This guide was first meant to be my own reference, but I think it can be useful to anyone wanting to get the best of his Ubuntu box.

Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10): List of Tweaks and Fixes

cj2003 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:47:45 +0000

Following on from our post yesterday regarding an audio fix for those of you with popping audio using Karmic Koala, we have now came across a very useful article which may help out some users who are experiencing problems with their Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) install. More here

The article was posted on WebUpd8 and is titled “Things To Fix / Tweak After Installing Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala”, in total there are 11 fixes/tweaks which cover a wide-range of aspects, from fixing your Internet connection to fixing problems with icons.

Newbie-Friendly Post-Installation Ubuntu Usability Setup Guide

cj2003 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:24:49 +0000

This tutorial is designed for new Linux users that are familiar with Microsoft Windows. The goal is to address some of the most common issues that these people face. (Namely, media codecs, and general terminology.) More here

I tried to write it as someone might explain it vocally; I attempted to add humor in an effort to keep it interesting, although I make no guarantees that it is actually funny.

Top things to do after installing Ubuntu Linux 9.10 Karmic Koala

cj2003 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:59:42 +0000

There’s much more fun to be had in what comes after installing the OS on your machine: now you get to set it up with all the best software it didn’t already come with! More here

This list of the top things to do immediately after installing your newly acquired copy of Ubuntu doubles as a general list of great software to try out and use, complete with links to any special instructions on how to set them up, Terminal commands for those who prefer a command-line interface (CLI), and when available, personal package archives (PPA), repositories to keep the applications at their newest version, not just the security updates provided for you by default. Repositories can be added easily by clicking the “Add…” button in the “Other Software” tab of Software Sources and entering the provided APT Line. Feel free to pick and choose; enjoy!

10 Useful Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

cj2003 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:59:46 +0000

You’ve installed Ubuntu 9.10, now what? Here are my top 10 tips for getting a fresh install feeling your own… More here

Got Extras?

cj2003 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:11:30 +0000

We have all read many tutorials and articles about what programs to add to Ubuntu after installation. However I have yet to see an article or tutorial talk about installing the extras that beef up the default programs that come with Ubuntu. Read it on the link here

Many of the default packages are ones you want to keep. The Gimp, Pidgin, OpenOffice and the default games just to name a few. I’m not going to tell you to install this codec or that program or anything like that. This article is simply about adding umph to the existing default programs.

How To Disable Unwanted Services In Ubuntu Linux

cj2003 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:00:16 +0000

When you install Ubuntu, there are many services which are enabled by default. Whenever Ubuntu starts, it also starts all these services, there could be so many services which you are no longer using or you have never used them before, so do you think that there is any need to start these services every time on the system boot up? More here

10 tips for just installed Ubuntu Linux

cj2003 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:02:28 +0000

Ubuntu is quite nimble, and runs really well on older machines without the need for new and top of the line equipment. In the following are a few tips on the Ubuntu Linux Operating System. More here

While Windows has had only slight improvements made over the years (See Windows Vista Ultimate vs. Vista Home Premium), Linux on the other hand, being open source in nature, you have the choice of choosing hundreds of possible distributions. This is a compilation of the kernel of GNU / Linux in some form or another packaged with software and an installer. You can find many quality articles dealing with what Linux really is here.

How to get rid of annoyances of Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope

cj2003 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:07:09 +0000

Latest release of Ubuntu 9.04 codenamed Jaunty Jackalope has few annoyances for experienced users such as Indicator applet, No default Compiz/desktop effects for some Intel based motherboards, Update manager nagging continuously for updates, cant restart X server by Ctrl+Alt+Backspace key combination. More here

10 Things to do After Installing Ubuntu Linux

cj2003 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:59:20 +0000

I’m still using Hardy (8.04 64 Bit) as I prefer to stick with LTS releases – This means another year to go with 8.04 before the next LTS (10.04). Until then, here’s the answers for the 10 things I do to customize a new Ubuntu Hardy installation: More here

Update June 16, 2009: Steven and Coder’s Wasteland has taken this post even further! In my opinion, he’s done a great job in providing a bash script that implements all the changes described in this post. Way to go Steven! You can read more about that (and get the script) at: Initial Ubuntu Install Items Script.

Notes on Post-Its: Ubuntu

cj2003 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:11:53 +0000

After some partition sleuthing (an adventure for another time), I finally got Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope installed alongside my Vista installation (I’ve got too many iTunes-DRM’d videos to give Vista up completely). More here

So, though I’ve had a few problems with Ubuntu, the great thing is that everything can be fixed or close to being fixed. So, since I’m going to be using Ubuntu for at least the next couple of days, you will see a couple of posts centering around Ubuntu (yes, really). I’ve got to say though, using this computer with the speed of a new computer is very awesome. It’s going to make this whole sans-laptop period a whole lot easier.

Five Things I Do With Every Ubuntu Installation

cj2003 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:28:13 +0000

Everybody uses their desktop a little differently. For me, using Ubuntu means freedom of hassle, believe it or not. Why? Because of some simple things I do with each new Ubuntu installation. More here