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10 Hidden Features of Konqueror

2008-02-17T14:03:00.021+02:00

Konqueror is not only a web browser but also a good file manager designed as a core part of the K Desktop Environment. To be released under the GNU General Public License, Konqueror can run on many different operating systems including Ubuntu Linux. However, you can install this application easily in Ubuntu if you are missing it.sudo apt-get install konquerorWhat I would like to tell you in this

Do We Need an Anti-Virus for Ubuntu?

2008-02-12T21:44:00.000+02:00

As you know the Windows operating system allows application programs to access to system files. This makes viruses spread over the whole system easily to do damage on your system. Linux is strict with its permissions. A virus cannot gain the necessary privileges to destroy your system unless you want to do as a super user. In order words, your system files are protected at the high level. That

What is new in KDE 4.0 and expected in KDE 4.1

2008-02-03T17:43:00.001+02:00

KDE 4.0's release event has ended finally last month (January 2008). KDE 4.0 is ready and now available to download. Get it here. In this post, you will be introduced several useful resources to know about KDE and new features in KDE 4.0.Firstly, I will show you two ways to check the current of your KDE. You should check this before upgrading to a new version.Graphical method: open Konqueror and

How to Burn a Data CD in Kubuntu Gutsy

2008-01-31T19:38:00.000+02:00

These days Ubuntu users are being offered various CD/DVD burners. In order words, to make a data CD is not a difficult work under Ubuntu. You can follow a short tutorial from Ubuntu Geek to know how to burn a CD by using GnomeBaker. WikiHow also has a post on this topic. In addition, I will provide another tutorial for burning a CD in Kubuntu Gutsy.K3b is a default application in Kubuntu Gutsy.

Design a Professional Logo in 5 Steps

2008-01-27T12:22:00.000+02:00

A logo is just a graphical element, a symbol, or sign. However, it plays an important role in the development of your business because it can help you form a trademark for your company. If you are a blogger or a webmaster, do you need a logo for your blog or your website? I think there is no reason to say NO if you also need to make a good trademark. Today I will show you how to make a

Reset Master Password for KWallet Manager

2008-01-23T20:50:00.000+02:00

As I discussed in last post KWallet have offered a great way for Ubuntu users to remember all passwords of their applications which require the authorization. You can retrieve your passwords from the encrypted file via KWallet Manager application normally launched when KDE starts. You can manage that unless you forget your master password. But what should you do if you have forgotten the master

Remember Passwords in Kubuntu Gutsy

2008-01-15T12:19:00.000+02:00

Nowadays most of computer applications require an authorization before using (e.g. kopete, kmail, ..). It means that you have to remember many different passwords if you want to keep a high safe mode for both your personal information and your computer system. To manage all of them is not easy but to write them down is not secure. So what is a good solution for Ubuntu users in this case?KDE

Don't Pay Too Much for Domain Registration

2008-01-11T19:29:00.000+02:00

If you are relatively new to the internet marking, the first thing you should do is to own a good domain name for your business. Why do you need a good domain name? It's easy to answer this question because a good domain plays a very important role for advertising your products or your trademark successfully. Here are few things to consider for selecting a domain name.Nowadays, there are

How to Change the Default PDF Reader in Ubuntu Linux

2008-01-06T02:20:00.000+02:00

Do you agree with me that Kpdf is the best tool in top 5 PDF readers? At the point in time when I am writing this post, the current version is Kpdf 0.5.8. You can read here to see what are new features of this version. I think that I should write some small tips for this tool. But I will do it latter. Now I will blog for how to change a default PDF reader.Yesterday, I have installed all tools in

What is The Best PDF Reader for Ubuntu Users?

2008-01-04T17:35:00.000+02:00

As you know PDF become an open, ISO standard. To view a PDF file we need to install a PDF viewer or PDF reader. A list of top 5 PDF readers is not too much for installation on Ubuntu Linux. But may be you wonder that if what should be used on your system to bring to the best benefit. Then, the answer is what benefit you need. It means you should know what you expect from the software and how the

How To Play ASX files under Firefox

2008-01-01T20:14:00.000+02:00

Do you know what are multimedia codecs? I think the answer is YES. You think you have installed most of codec-plugins to play audio and music in Ubuntu Linux. But you can't play a radio station supplied as ASX files under Firefox. If you want to test it, please try to play this file: http://players.creacast.com/creacast/kisskiss/playlist.asxThe following steps will help you to play ASX files in

Submit or Discover Free Tutorials

2008-01-01T00:22:00.000+02:00

I have found a new website named how to which allows you to submit your articles and tutorials. This website provides various categories such as Arts & Entertainment, Automotive, Business & Finance, Computer & Technology, Health & Fitness, Home & Garden, News & Society, Reference & Education. It is not difficult to submit your articles or tutorials to how to. So, if you want to contribute or

Brightness Buttons in Lenovo Thinkpad Don't Work

2007-12-30T00:36:00.000+02:00

Today, I want to share a quick trick to anybody who have a problem with brightness buttons in Kubuntu Gutsy. The problem is known when you press Fn + Home (End) to adjust screen brightness in a Lenovo Thinkpad computer using Ubuntu Linux. You think that your screen will be darker or brighter but it doesn't work. There are a lot of questions about this bug on Ubuntu forum. So, if you have not yet

Multimedia Codecs in Ubuntu 7.10

2007-12-20T23:14:00.000+02:00

According to Wikipedia a codec is a program capable of performing encoding and decoding on a digital data stream or signal. The word codec may be a combination of any of the following: 'Compressor-Decompressor', 'Coder-Decoder', or 'Compression/Decompression algorithm'.Ubuntu includes many codecs by default but it's not enough because there are many different multimedia formats. These multimedia

BibTeX Editor for Ubuntu Linux Users

2007-12-15T10:45:00.000+02:00

BibTeX is a program and file format designed by Oren Patashnik and Leslie Lamport in 1985 for the LaTeX document preparation system. This program will help you to keep a list of citations from LaTeX. BibTeX manages bibliographic references automatically, which reduces the time needed to reformat them an improves accuracy. Using BibTeX means you only type the citation information once, and then

Flash Plugin is Installed But Flash Doesn't Work in Firefox

2007-12-14T22:02:00.000+02:00

You have to install a flashplugin-nonfree but you still get a message in Firefox about installing the Adobe Flash Plugin when you want to show up a Flash from somewhere. It's strange! :)This post will show you how to fix this problem. I have tested in Ubuntu Gutsy already. It's OK.First you need to remove Flash plugin installed before.sudo apt-get remove --purge flashplugin-nonfreeThen you

Why Ubuntu Gutsy can't play Flash in Firefox

2007-12-10T21:49:00.000+02:00

As other versions of Ubuntu Linux, Gutsy Gibbon doesn't provide Flash Plug-in for Firefox. You can check this problem easily by opening any Web pages consisting a Flash. You don't surprise because that is a non-free plug-in. That is the reason why I want to tell you how to install this plug-in from a non-free resource.Step 1: Add this line to your source.listdeb http://packages.medibuntu.org/

Manage Packages in Ubuntu Linux

2007-12-09T22:37:00.000+02:00

As an Ubuntu Linux user, I love the way that Ubuntu installs, manages, and removes software packages. In this post, hence, I will write about a powerful tool used in Ubuntu Linux. It's APT (Advanced Packaging Tool).After reading this tutorial you are able to:Know what is a packaging system in Ubuntu LinuxKnow how to update your package databaseKnow how to search a package from the package

Create scientific documents with Lyx

2007-11-23T10:13:00.000+02:00

What is Lyx?LyX is an excellent tool for writing scientific papers. LyX is an almost-WYSIWYG editor which serves as a front-end for LaTeX. Like any word processor, you don't need to worry about how to format and style your documents when using LyX.LyX is stable and fully featured. It is a multi-platform, fully internationalized application running natively on Unix/Linux and the Macintosh

Install Apache on Ubuntu Linux

2007-11-16T23:27:00.000+02:00

What is Apache?Apache is a freely available Web Server that is distributed under an "open source" license. The current version of Apache is 2.2. More details can found at Apache Website. Now, we will move to next part to know how to install this service on Ubuntu Linux.How to install Apache on Ubuntu LinuxStep 1: Open a terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal)Step2: Run the following line

Skype brings happiness to Linux users

2007-11-09T23:03:00.000+02:00

That is the truth. Skype brings happiness to Linux users. After a long time, Skype finally has offered a new feature - video conference - for Linux users. A beta version of Skype 2.0 is available for downloading. Ubuntu Linux users can download a Debian package here . This package is used to install on Ubuntu Feisty but I have installed and tested successfully in Ubuntu Gutsy. Packages for other

Is Your OpenOffice.org 2.3 crashing in Ubuntu Gutsy?

2007-11-06T23:28:00.000+02:00

As you know, OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite. It is a free office suite in Ubuntu 7.10 with several improved features. Last month, I had to show you more than 80 free tutorials for creating and using documents, databases, spreadsheets, and presentations in OpenOffice.org. Today, I would like to tell with you what I have done to fix a bug in this office suite. Now

Playing Streams and Podcasts in Amarok

2007-11-05T21:04:00.000+02:00

Amarok supports playing audio streams in MP3 and Ogg well. As the default you can see several radio streams of different stations under the Playlists browser. You can also add radio streams by right-clicking on the Radio Streams folder in the Playlists browser or the Add button at the top of the pane and adding the name and URL of the stream. For example, I want to add a new stream of BBC live

Rating your songs in Amarok

2007-11-05T20:03:00.000+02:00

From version 1.4, "Score" and "Rating" features are separated in Amarok. Score is calculated by amaroK, changes dynamically, while Rating is user-defined, and shown as gold stars. Now we will see how to play around with this feature.At the default, you can't see the "Rating" function in the playing list. To show this feature in Amarok you go to Settings > Configure Amarok ... > General, then

Configurating Screen and Graphics in Ubuntu Gutsy

2007-10-31T22:32:00.000+02:00

As you know, xorg.conf is a X window system server configuration file. This configuration file is searched for in /etc/X11 folder when X server is stared. It allows you to configure your screens and graphics divers.With previous versions of the Ubuntu Linux, you have to modify this file manually. This is a problem for beginners who don't understand how to edit the content of the file in correct

Tweak Gutsy 1: Slow boot splash screen

2007-10-29T20:01:00.000+02:00

If your computer system is booting slowly or your splash screen is not shown it could be that usplash has created a splash screen incorrectly. This tip will show you how to remove incorrect resolution in Grub configuration file to improve your booting performance.Step 1: Identify what the resolution and color on your machine in the following table# +-----------------------------------

Play DVD and Listen to MP3 Music in Gutsy Gibbon

2007-10-27T19:17:00.000+02:00

Have you already installed Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) ? If not, you should read this post to know how to install a new Ubuntu Gutsy.Okey! If Ubuntu Gutsy is available, you can follow the following steps to setup extra packages to play DVD and listen to MP3 music.What packages you have to install are non-free multimedia codecs known as w32codecs and libdvdcss2Open your sources.list file in any

Blank Screen on Bootup and Shutdown Ubuntu Gutsy

2007-10-25T20:48:00.000+03:00

There is no monitor signal while booting Ubuntu Gutsy. Just only a bank screen during booting the system. This problem is also seen again after you shutdown the Ubuntu Gutsy. How can you fix this problem? Don't worry! Hopefully, this post can help you to solve the problem. First, you should install a startup manager. This tool allows you to change settings in the bootloader and splash screen in

Install Gutsy Gibbon in 7 steps

2007-10-19T01:39:00.000+03:00

Gutsy Gibbon released today!You can download Gutsy Gibbon from Ubuntu site or Ubuntu mirrors. An Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy torrent can be downloaded directly here. However, if you are using Ubuntu 7.04 ("Feisty Fawn"), you can upgrade to Ubuntu 7.10 ("Gutsy Gibbon") easily via Update Manager.Now, if you are a new user, you can have a look to see what I have done. It's easy to install in 7 steps.Start or

KDE 3.5.8 Released

2007-10-17T00:42:00.001+03:00

The KDE Project today (October 16th, 2007) announced the immediate availability of KDE 3.5.8, a maintenance release for the latest generation of the most advanced and powerful free desktop for GNU/Linux and other UNIXes. KDE now supports 65 languages, making it available to more people than most non-free software and can be easily extended to support others by communities who wish

How to use Graphical Tool to Configure Network in Ubuntu

2007-10-16T22:35:00.000+03:00

Basically the network interfaces have been configured already during installation of Ubuntu Linux. However, if you are a new Ubuntu user, you should know a little bit about how to add or remove network devices on your Ubuntu box. This post is also useful for anyone who has a troubleshooting with network connection.Open a Network-Admin ToolSystem > Administration > NetworkYou will go to a "Network

VIM Commands Cheat Sheet v1.0 by VnTutor

2007-10-09T23:57:00.000+03:00

VnTutor have generated a VIM commands cheat sheet v1.0 for new VIM users. However, it is also needed professional for users as references. In this cheat sheet, commands with similar functions are grouped together.Print it out and stick it on your wall if possible!

10 essential GNOME Shortcuts

2007-10-08T21:44:00.000+03:00

This is a list of essential keyboard shortcuts for Linux Gnome.Please leave your messages for new ones!

Revolutionary New Panel Now Available in Ubuntu 7.10

2007-10-05T20:23:00.001+03:00

Gimmie is a unique desktop organizer and panel replacement for the GNOME desktop environment. The easiest way is to use Gimmie is as a panel applet in the GNOME panel, but there is also a stand-alone version as well. Gimmie is even being considered for the next version of GNOME. In Ubuntu 7.10, the Gimmie panel applet is very simple to install.read more | digg story

How to recover sources.list in Ubuntu

2007-10-02T19:39:00.000+03:00

sources.list is a package resource list used to locate archives of package distribution system. In Ubuntu, this control file is located in /etc/apt/sources.list to support APT for searching, updating, and installing packages. Each line is one separate source written in a given syntax.You can customize this file by adding or removing any source you want. However, what is the problem if you are

10 new events of Ubuntu Gutsy 7.10

2007-09-28T19:30:00.000+03:00

Ubuntu Gutsy 7.10 will officially be released next month. A countdown clock for Gutsy day has been shown on VnTutor blog today. 10 new events are listed out to welcome Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon.Gutsy Gibbon release date is October 18th, 2007Ubuntu Gutsy offers GNOME 2.2There are various ideas for Gutsy wallpapersIt is easy to upgrade Ubuntu from Feisty to GutsyUbuntu Gutsy supports desktop 3D

Free OpenOffice.org Tutorials

2007-09-18T22:31:00.000+03:00

In Pictures website offers more than 80 online tutorials for beginners about creating and using documents, databases, spreadsheets, and presentations in OpenOffice.orgWriter 2.x Tutorials by examples Create a new documentCut, copy and pasteFormat wordsFormat paragraphsUse bullets and numberingAdjust page settingsCheck spellingView pagesFormat text with stylesFind and replaceSet tabsInsert

Open Office 2.3 released today

2007-09-16T23:18:00.000+03:00

OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite. It is a free office suite. A new version OpenOffice 2.3 is officially released today (September 17th, 2007) for Linux fans. OpenOffice 2.3 boasts of some improved features, that include the following:New chart wizard, with support for 3D ChartsRevamped ToolbarsExport documents as Wiki pages on OpenOffice 2.3 WriterEnhanced Autosum

More Than 100 Free Linux eBooks

2007-08-31T01:49:00.000+03:00

I have found out a website which is showing more than 100 Free Linux eBooks. Most of ebooks are formated in PDF for downloading. I am just not sure that these links are valid. According to this website, you can download 10 books per day.You can have a look on the following list first. Then you must access directly to download. Try it if you like!Updated (21-January-2009): The link was removed

50 Things You Need to Know About Ubuntu

2007-08-29T00:15:00.000+03:00

TechIQ have collected a list of 50 events, trends and takeaways during the Ubuntu LIVE conference in Portland, Oregon.50. Big Numbers: Ubuntu now has an installed base of roughly 6 million and 12 million users, according to Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth. 49. Small Business Server: Canonical is preparing an Ubuntu small business server. Target for delivery: Apparently within 12 months or sooner

Tweak Ubuntu GRUB

2007-08-27T18:44:00.000+03:00

What is GRUB?GRUB is a bootloader, it is the first thing that loads when the computer starts. It allows you to have different operating systems, and versions of them, on the same or different hard drives. GRUB offers various boot options. Timeout is one of GRUB's options which allows you to set a delay in seconds to select an item from menu. The default value of this option is 10 seconds.

True Power of GREP in Linux

2007-08-23T16:01:00.000+03:00

If you are a Linux beginner, VnTutor think that the first question which you will ask VnTutor is that what is grep in the title of this post. Linux Command Line can answer this question.whatis grepgrep (1) - print lines matching a patternand ...man grepGrep is a command line tool that allows you to find a string in a file or stream. It is simple to use this command.grep keyword

High Page Ranking Ubuntu sites on the world wide

2007-08-14T21:33:00.000+03:00

There are 49 members in the authoritative list of Ubuntu-recognized LoCo Teams. The leaders which have high page rank (6/10) are United State Ubuntu, France Ubuntu, and Spanish Ubuntu. The next level (5/10) is assigned to 15 other teams including Germany Ubuntu, United Kingdom Ubuntu, Brazin Ubuntu, Romania Ubuntu, Bangladesh Ubuntu, and so on.Please let me know if I'm missing your team!

10 easy ways to speed up your Ubuntu box

2007-08-13T18:44:00.000+03:00

This post will show you 10 different ways to make your Ubuntu box run faster.1. Use Boot-up Manager to speed up the boot and shutdown process2. Disable IPv6 to speed up network performance3. Use PreLoad tool to load applications quiker4. Reduce swapping to improve write performance5. Make the Gnome menu run faster6. Optimizing Desktop performace7. Optimizing disk access and reducing CPU usage8.

UbuntuLive 2007 Slideshow

2007-08-07T23:28:00.000+03:00

Enjoy the online slideshow, read events, and write your comments for 92 nice photos from the Ubuntu Live 2007 conference

Ubuntu installation step-by-step

2007-08-07T22:51:00.000+03:00

In this lesson, you learn about how to install the Ubuntu Linux step-by-step from LiveCD. Lesson 4: What Ubuntu Linux can doLesson 6: Virtual Desktops

What Ubuntu Linux can do

2007-08-07T22:04:00.000+03:00

You can know what Ubuntu Linux can do for you in this lesson. Lesson 3: Exploring the GNOME DesktopLesson 5: Ubuntu Installation step-by-step

Free Ubuntu Linux Games

2007-08-04T17:21:00.000+03:00

Are you looking forward a free game for your Ubuntu box? There are a lot free games which can run on the Ubuntu Linux platform. Here, I would like to introduce a list of top games that can be played on Ubuntu.Americas Army: Free First Person Shooter (FPS) by the United States Armed Forces.Chromium: Fight enemy space ships.Doom 3: A science-fiction horro first-person shooter game set in 2145 in

How to change all file extensions in a folder to others

2007-08-04T12:56:00.000+03:00

Today, I will show you a simple way to change all files inside a folder from this extension to another one. This post also applied to other actions such as copying, removing to manage and organize your Linux file system more effectively.To make sure that you do not destroy your real files, I use the folder /tmp resided the home directory to carried out this tutorial. You can create a new one

10 GIMP Video Lessons online

2007-08-01T01:23:00.000+03:00

Lesson 1: GIMP BasicsLesson 2: Selective DecolorizationLesson 3: Make a thumping picture in GIMPLesson 4: Render Images in GIMPLesson 5: Make a Superkaramba (A-foto) decorationLesson 6: How to make a bannerLesson 7: Alter an imageLesson 8: LightningLesson 9: Retouching a PhotoLesson 10: The User InterfaceRead more here:- GIMP Tutorials online

Wiley Ubuntu Linux Bible - Jan 2007

2007-07-26T20:00:00.000+03:00

It's the fastest-growing, coolest Linux distribution out there, and now you can join the excitement with this information-packed guide. Want to edit graphics? Create a spreadsheet? Manage groups? Set up an NFS server? You'll learn it all and more with the expert guidance, tips, and techniques in this first-ever soup-to-nuts book on Ubuntu. From the basics for newcomers to enterprise management

Exploring the GNOME Desktop

2007-07-24T22:16:00.000+03:00

In this lesson, you will be introduced about the Gnome desktop of Ubuntu Linux in the live Ubuntu CD. Lesson 2: About Ubuntu LinuxLesson 4: What Ubuntu Linux can do

About Ubuntu Linux

2007-07-23T19:44:00.000+03:00

After you finish this lesson, you can know about the history of Ubuntu Linux and who behind it.Lesson 1: About Linux and Free SoftwareLesson 3: Exploring the GNOME Desktop

Change Ubuntu's background color automatically

2007-07-23T11:52:00.000+03:00

In Ubuntu Linux, the background color does not need to be a static color. That means you can write a script to change it automatically each a period of time. In this script, you can see that the background color will be changed each 10 seconds. I have set parameters for colors to change the background color from dark to light each round. If you want to see effect immediately, you can set this

About Linux and Free Software

2007-07-22T20:43:00.000+03:00

An introduction about Linux and Free Software. Watch the first Video Lesson.Lesson 2: About Ubuntu Linux

What is Top 10 of Ubuntu-based Linux Distributions

2007-07-20T17:57:00.000+03:00

I want to know what is the top 10 of Ubuntu-based Linux Distributions shown in the following list. Any ideas for this question? Do we have a site to vote for them?1. Ubuntu Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. It is developed by a large community and we invite you to participate too! Project Homepage: http://

Ubuntu Unleashed - Download free

2007-07-20T15:40:00.000+03:00

Publisher: SamsLanguage: EnglishPub Date: August 29, 2006Pages: 800Description: Incorporating an advanced approach to presenting information about Ubuntu, Ubuntu Unleashed aims to provide the best and latest information that intermediate to advanced Linux users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and security. Written by renowned open source

Another free book - Ubuntu Hacks

2007-07-19T18:44:00.000+03:00

Publisher: O'ReillyLanguage: EnglishPub Date: June 2006Pages:Pages: 447Description: The Ubuntu distribution simplifies Linux by providing a sensible collection of applications, an easy-to-use package manager, and lots of fine-tuning, which make it possibly the best Linux for desktops and laptops. Readers of both Linux Journal and TUX Magazine confirmed this by voting Ubuntu as the best Linux

The Official Ubuntu Book - Download free

2007-07-18T17:49:00.000+03:00

Publisher: Prentice Hall PTRLanguage: EnglishPaperback: 448 pagesData: August 11, 2006Description: Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use while refusing to compromise on speed, power, and flexibility. It’s Linux for human beings–designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu is the most in-demand Linux distribution, and this

Ubuntu Linux Ebook - Download free

2007-07-17T18:08:00.000+03:00

Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to ProfessionalThis book is the best-selling guide to the hottest new Linux distribution. Within its 600 in-depth pages, you'll learn how to become a pro-level Linux user. The book starts by introducing you to the world of Linux. Then it outlines Ubuntu installation in illustrated steps, after which you'll learn how to configure every piece of everyday tech

Download Book Moving to Ubuntu Linux

2007-07-17T00:39:00.000+03:00

Publisher: Addison-Wesley ProfessionalLanguage: EnglishPaperback: 496 pagesDate: August 17, 2006Description: Discover Ubuntu, Today’s Hottest Linux Everyone’s talking about Ubuntu—it’s not just 100% free, it’s the most useful, practical desktop Linux ever! Now, Linux expert Marcel Gagné reveals Ubuntu’s amazing power and helps you migrate from Windows faster than you ever thought possible.

How to covert audio files to other popolar formats

2007-07-15T20:06:00.000+03:00

In last post, you knew how to assign a sound file to login event in Ubuntu Linux. But the problem is that Ubuntu only allows the sound file in WAV format. So, what is the solution in the case you want to play an audio file which is available in other formats like MP3. A proper way to solve this problem is that you need a tool which allows you to change from current format saying MP3 to WAV one.

Changing the Startup Music in Ubuntu

2007-07-14T18:38:00.000+03:00

The startup music is one of the easiest items to change in Ubuntu. In this post, I will show you how to do it step-by-step.Step 1: Download file mystartup.wav and copy to /usr/share/soundsStep 2: Select System -> Preferences -> Sound. This brings up the Sound Preferences appletStep 3: Click on tab SoundStep 4: Assign event Log in (the last item) to new music file (mystartup.wav), if you want to

10 free lessons for mastering Ajax

2007-07-14T14:57:00.000+03:00

Mastering AjaxPart 01: Introduction to AjaxPart 02: Make asynchronous requests with JavaScript and AjaxPart 03: Advanced requests and responses in AjaxPart 04: Exploiting DOM for Web responsePart 05: Manipulate the DOMPart 06: Build DOM-based Web applicationsPart 07: Using XML in requests and responsesPart 08: Ajax client/server communicationPart 09: Using the Google Ajax Search APIPart 10: Using

Painting with brush dynamics in Ubuntu

2007-07-13T22:51:00.000+03:00

MyPaint is a fast and easy program. It supports pressure sensitive graphic tablets and comes with an easy-to-use brush collection. There is a complex interface for creating own brushes, focusing on brush dynamics (changes with speed, pressure, randomly). For Ubuntu users, click here to get the Deb package just only 1.5 M.

Top 10 of Top 10 for Ubuntu users

2007-07-12T23:24:00.000+03:00

Most of posts collected from Ubuntu bloggers on the Net are written for new Ubuntu users.Top 10 most popular Ubuntu sitesTop 10 advantages of Ubuntu over VistaTop 10 Ubuntu tweaksTop 10 Linux commands for newbiesTop 10 must have programs for new Ubuntu usersTop 10 Ubuntu tips for new Ubuntu usersTop 10 Ubuntu applicationsTop 10 reasons to switch to Ubuntu LinuxI want to collect a list of 10 links

The Official Ubuntu Shop

2007-07-08T19:46:00.000+03:00

The Official Ubuntu shop has opened on Cafepress. If you want to support for Ubuntu project, please go to the Ubuntu shop and buy a T-shirt or a hat with Ubuntu logo today. A small percentage on these sales which will be used to top up the bounty fund, so your support is very welcome.

2008: Year of the Linux Desktop

2007-07-07T01:17:00.001+03:00

Will you finally break down and install Linux next year? The answer may surprise you.read more | digg story

Make a nice GUI with free icons

2007-06-30T18:21:00.000+03:00

If you are developing open source applications or you are expecting a nice graphical user interface for your web applications, free icons released under GPL are very useful for you.Take a look and download more free icons in various sizes from Tango Icon Gallery

Full circle magazine - issue 2 - released officially

2007-06-29T09:37:00.000+03:00

Full circle magazine - issue 2 have been officially released today (June 29, 2007).It contains: - Kubuntu install step-by-step - How-To : Install Ubuntu on Intel Mac Mini, Virtual Private Networking, Learning Scribus part 2 and Ubuntu for your Grandma! - Review of System76 Darter Laptop - Interview with GRAMPS developer - Letters, Q&A, MyDesktop, MyPC, Top5 and more!You can download directly from

Tribe-2 released - Get it while it's hot

2007-06-28T18:21:00.000+03:00

I'm happy to announce to Ubuntu Linux fans that tribe-2 for Gutsy Gibbon has been released today (June 28, 2007). You can choose any of three types of different images to try with. It is available for downloading here and reading the official release notes today. Gutsy release schedule of tribe-3 is July 19, 2007.Resources: UbuntuForum

Full circle magazine - issue 2 is available

2007-06-26T23:18:00.000+03:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Full circle magazine - issue 2 have not yet officially released on the site. The projected release date is Friday 29, June 2007 but currently it is complete and available for downloading. Hopefully, this is useful for Ubuntu Linux fans on the world wide.Click here to download

Nice clips of Compiz Fusion in Ubuntu Linux

2007-06-24T20:39:00.000+03:00

Top 10 Linux commands for yourself

2007-06-23T22:59:00.000+03:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;As you know that when you enter any commands on your terminal, they will be kept in the history. So, you can know what are your commands in top 10 by using this command:history | awk '{print $2}' | awk 'BEGIN {FS="|"}{print $1}' | sort | uniq -c | sort -n | tail | sort -nrThe result is showed as the following: 430 cd 255 ls 142 sudo 16

DreamWorks Animation "Shrek the Third": Linux Feeds an Ogre

2007-06-23T18:18:00.000+03:00

All the big film studios primarily use Linux for animation and visual effects. Perhaps no commercial Linux installation is larger than DreamWorks Animation, with more than 1,000 Linux desktops and more than 3,000 server CPUs.“For Shrek 3, we will consume close to 20 million CPU render hours for the making of the film”, says DreamWorks Animation CTO Ed Leonard. “Each of our films continues to push

Join Ubuntu conference today

2007-06-23T18:00:00.000+03:00

Join to UbuntuLive today to learn listen, discuss, and learn Ubuntu in action. Many different topics are presented on July 22-24, 2007 in Portland, Oregon.Using Ubuntu at the edge of the networkUbuntu in small and medium businessesUbuntu in the NGO/non-profit sectorHigh performance computingUbuntu Community contributionsUbuntu use in developing economiesUbuntu in educationBuilding Ubuntu-based

Mark Shuttleworth and June Arunga at Zeitgeist Europe 2007

2007-06-23T17:52:00.000+03:00

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Thousands free wallpapers for downloading

2007-06-23T14:26:00.000+03:00

You can download thousands free wallpapers including Ubuntu, KDE, Gnome, .. Most of pictures have high resolution.1. Free high-resolution widescreen wallpapers2. Over 6200 free wallpapers3. Over 10GBs of hight resolution wallpapers

Talk live with Linux Experts

2007-06-23T13:38:00.000+03:00

If you have any questions about running Ubuntu Linux on a Dell System? Thinking about purchasing a Dell System with Ubuntu Linux?Join the Discussion with John Hull, Manager of Dell's Linux Technologies and Ben Collins, Canonical's Ubuntu Kernel Developer.Join here on Wednesday, 27 June, 2007 at 8-10 AM CST & 8-10 PM CST

Capture and compose part of screen using an alias

2007-06-21T18:23:00.000+03:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Most of my readers like small tips which are not difficult to carry out but must be useful. That is the reason why VnTutor usually provides simple posts such as tweak performance, howto, ..This post is very useful for Ubuntu Linux users who like using commands. As you know, it is very simple to take a

Where Wants What?

2007-06-19T19:01:00.000+03:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;Try a funny game from Linux Journal. You see and match the search terms on the left with the top search query location on the right. The results obtained form Google Trends over a period of time that runs from the end of 2003 to the present will surprise you because this tells you "Where Wants What".1. gnome A. Prague, Czech Republic

Free Online Ubuntu Linux Books

2007-06-18T23:07:00.000+03:00

Today, I would like to share with everyone free Ubuntu Linux books which I have found on the Net some days ago.Publisher: Addison-Wesley ProfessionalLanguage: EnglishPaperback: 496 pagesData: August 17, 2006Description: Discover Ubuntu, Today’s Hottest LinuxEveryone’s talking about Ubuntu—it’s not just 100% free, it’s the most useful, practical desktop Linux ever! Now, Linux expert Marcel Gagné

Make your gnome menus run faster

2007-06-18T22:43:00.000+03:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;Some weeks ago, I have showed two small tips to tweak your Ubuntu Linux. The first one is to disable IPv6 and the second one is to reduce swapping. Today, I have another tip to make your gnome menus run faster.1. Create a file named .gtkrc-2.0 in your home directorycdtouch .gtkrc-2.0echo "gtk-menu-popup-delay = 0"| tee -a .gtkrc-2.02. Logout and

Dell's Linux 101: What's All The Fuss?

2007-06-16T20:23:00.000+03:00

This video tells you why users like Ubuntu Linux.

Get free Ubuntu stickers

2007-06-16T18:44:00.000+03:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;gt;Dear Ubuntu users,System76 offers free Ubuntu stickers. To get them, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to one of the following addresses. It depends on where you are.ArgentinaUbuntu Sticker OfferAv. Maipu 2259 PB CZIP: 1636Buenos AiresArgentinaThanks to the Ubuntu Argentina Team!AustraliaSticker OfferP.O Box 1412Lavington, NSW

Install a free diagram editor in Ubuntu Linux

2007-06-14T15:58:00.000+03:00

You are looking for a diagram creation program like Microsoft Visio but free of charge. Dia released under the GPL license can meet your requirement. Dia is an editor for diagrams, graphs, charts ... There is support for UML static structure diagrams (class diagrams), Entity-Relationship diagrams, network diagrams and much more. Diagrams can be exported to postscript and many other formats. It

How to Install Flash Plugin for Firefox

2007-06-14T14:58:00.000+03:00

Firstly, you have to check if your Firefox supports Flash player. You can do that by opening directly any page including a Flash like Adobe site to know if it works well. Another way is that you can check what installed plugins in your Firefox. I have run these commands in Ubuntu Linux for checking Flash plugin.1. Test a page with a Flash insidefirefox www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/ 2. Check

Linux commands for beginners: List information about files and directories

2007-06-10T19:40:00.000+03:00

Now that you know how to move from a working directory to another or to move around the filesystem of your Ubuntu Linux by using cd command. Today, we are going to learn how to list information about files and directories. To do this, we will learn a new command named ls which stands for list.ls This is the basic "ls" command, with no options. It provides a very basic listing of the files in

Linux commands for beginners: moving around filesystem

2007-06-10T18:31:00.000+03:00

Last command shows you how to print the working directory. Today, I will show you how to change from your working directory to another one. To do this, enter cd (stand for change directory) followed by the pathname of the desired working directory. Pathnames can be specified in one of two different ways; absolute pathnames or relative pathnames.For examples:cd /usrThis command moves you to

Linux commands for beginners: how to print the working directory

2007-06-08T23:30:00.000+03:00

In Linux system, the working directory is known as the directory which you are standing. When you first log on to a Linux system, the working directory is set to your home directory. To know the name of the working directory, use the pwd command. The following example shows me that I'm standing in directory /home/meNow, clear the terminal screen by using clear command, and this is the result.Go

Run Ubuntu Linux on Windows XP using VMware Player

2007-06-04T18:27:00.000+03:00

As I have presented in last post, the installation of VMware Player on WinXP is easily done in some simple steps. Today, we will study how to run a VMware appliance on Windows using VMware Player. In this case, I will run the latest version of Ubuntu Linux. At the time when I'm writing this post, the latest version of Ubuntu Linux is Feisty 7.04.Step 1: download image of Feisty 7.04In this

How to install VMware Player on Windows XP

2007-06-03T19:42:00.000+03:00

An introduction to virtual machines in last post presented some basic terms such as virtualization, virtual machines, virtual hardwares. The function of VMware player was also touched upon. Today, we start to install this free application on our Windows machines.Step 1: Download VMware Player 2.0Go to http://www.vmware.com/download/player/ to download the latest version of VMware Player freely. (

Introduction to Virtual Machines

2007-06-03T13:26:00.000+03:00

Virtualization is an abstraction layer that decouples the physical hardware from the operating system to deliver greater IT resource utilization and flexibility. This term is divided into two main parts to be named platform virtualization and resource virtualization. Here, we will talk about the first one which involves simulation of virtual machines. As a real machine, a virtual machine has its

How to show icons on your desktop

2007-06-02T12:30:00.000+03:00

Ubuntu provides a very clean and simple look desktop without any icons. This post will present how to add some icons such as My Computer, User's Home, ..Step 1: launch a configuration editorHit Alt-F2 and type gconf-editor into Run application dialog and click RunStep 2: select icons which you preferSelect "apps" from the left pane; then select "nautilus" and "desktop." In the right pane, you can

How to look up an IP from a DNS in Ubuntu Linux

2007-05-31T19:22:00.000+03:00

This is a small tip which shows you how to know an IP address of a given domain name. The commonly used way is command ping. Let's have a look to how it works.ping vntutor.blogspot.comOutput:PING blogspot.l.google.com (72.14.207.191) 56(84) bytes of data.I can alternatively use another way to do that by using command host as the followinghost vntutor.blogspot.comOutput:vntutor.blogspot.com is an

Firefox 2.0.0.4 has been released

2007-05-31T18:26:00.000+03:00

Security fixes, memory issues, better Vista support and several new languages are new features in Firefox 2.0.0.4 which was released yesterday (May 30, 2007). It is available for downloading and installing.

VMware Workstation 6 has been released

2007-05-31T09:53:00.000+03:00

VMware Inc today released version 6 of its industry-leading virtualization product VMware Workstation. VMware Workstation runs under a wide range of Linux and Windows versions and allows installation of an even wider range of guest operating systems within virtual machines. Among many possible applications are letting help desk personnel easily keep different Windows

Reduce swapping to speed up your Ubuntu Linux

2007-05-30T18:18:00.000+03:00

Linux uses hard disk space called swap to write information it needs for accessing various temporary programs when system RAM is busy. Writing to hard drive is slower writing to RAM because the hard drive runs 100 times slower than RAM. Therefore, if your computer has much RAM (1G or more) why don't you tell your kernel about that because this helps your kernel using swap less and RAM more to

Disable IPv6 to speed up your Ubuntu Linux

2007-05-29T19:37:00.000+03:00

Since most of us don’t use IPV6 networks, this setting can slow down communication throughout our network. Turning this networking feature off will speed up your system.sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/aliasesMake a search this line: alias net-pf-10 ipv6and replaced by this line: alias net-pf-10 off #ipv6sudo gedit /etc/hostsComment out all the lines which has to do with Ipv6 in this file and save