Showing posts with label Linux/Ubuntu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Linux/Ubuntu. Show all posts

TeamViewer now also for Linux

` , Dec 18, 2011





The best and popular desktop sharing programs now  available for use in Linux also.
Now your Linux computer to another computer can add, can negotiate and file transfer.
This useful tool is the size of about 17 MB.

This download to here, click click .

     

Dual Boot Window and Linux Mint on the Same PC

` , , Dec 8, 2011


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If you’re a serious operating system geek, you might want to test out both Windows 8 and Linux Mint. Here’s how to get the best of both by dual-booting Linux Mint with your Windows 8 installation.

Before we start there is a couple of things that you are going to need:
  • 10GB of free space on your drive
  • The Linux Mint DVD, from here (x86) or here (x64), burnt to a DVD.
  • About 30 Minutes of free time
Note: There are a lot of ways to do this, and since there is no one correct way to dual booting Windows and Linux, we are going to take the easiest method to help those new to Linux, while getting the full experience of installing a Linux OS.

5 Best Linux Distribution With No Proprietary Components

` Sep 17, 2011


Linux is a free and open source operating system. However, Linux (and other open source operating system) can use and load device drivers without publicly available source code. These are vendor-compiled binary drivers without any source code and known as Binary Blobs. Die hard open source fans and Free Software Foundation (FSF) recommends completely removing all proprietary components including blobs. In this post I will list five best Linux distribution that meets the FSF's strict guidelines and contains no proprietary components such as firmware and drivers.

Converting text files between Windows and UNIX

` , Sep 16, 2011


The way textfiles are formatted differs between Windows and Unix. If you open a textfile made in notepad under unix you will find that it has ^M where there should be a new line.

Convert a text file from Windows/dos to unix:

tr -d '\015' < win-format.txt > unix-format.txt

Convert a text file from unix to Windows/dos:

sed -e 's/$/\r/' unix-format.txt > win-format.txt

VMWare Image Clone Problem: eth0 Renamed As eth1

` Sep 14, 2011


After cloning a VMWare image I had noticed that my CentOS Linux server renamed eth0 as eth1, eth1 as eth2 and so on. This is due to wrong or duplicate mac address. To fix this problem login to your CentOS Linux server using console and type the following commands:



Formatting a Disk Partition from Linux

` Jul 8, 2011


A partition can be formatted to different file systems. For a pen drive FAT partition is adopted universally. Linux partition is commonly ext3/ext2/ext4/reiserfs.. . 
Windows usually work with FAT or NTFS partitions. 

10 Best Apps for Linux

` Jul 6, 2011


The latest Ubuntu release has been available for free Download since the end of June. It allows folks new to Linux to comfortably transition to the free operating system. These apps are must have ones that cater to both the new folks on Ubuntu and the veterans on Fedora and other variants.
  1. 1. AllTray: This application offers a system tray, supporting other apps that come with a minimizing feature. Unlike most others, you can drag and drop applications that do not onto the tray, so that you can easily click the tray to access them.

  3. 2. amaroK:This is a music player built specifically for folks who use Linux, making it a must have for all of its users. This app comes with automatic cover art and the ability to drag and drop songs to a playlist.

Recording MP3 songs in Linux

` , Jun 7, 2011




But only if you have right tools installed in your distro. Often, some most popular Linux distribution like Red-hat / Fedora do not come bundled with mp3 support. Here is quick take for you to how to do this.

Religious Operating systems!

` Jun 6, 2011






The extremely popular Linux distribution Ubuntu already had a Christian Edition, now has a brand new, Ubuntu Muslim Edition that is released primarily to help religious Muslim in their prayer and learning Holy Ouran. This special distribution has Islamic softwares such as prayer times, Quran study tool, Arabic learning software etc. and also has special greenish Muslim "look and feel".

How to install Tally 9 in Linux?

` , Jun 3, 2011


There is an interesting article appeared in Linux For You Nov. 2007.

Now you can install and run Windows version of Tally 9 - the most popular Accounting software in Linux.

How to make video screencasts on Linux

` , Jun 2, 2011


A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when you're teaching someone how to do something on a computer, and recordMyDesktop is a great little Linux application for creating screencasts. YouTube is full of recordMyDesktop screencasts showing all kinds of captures, including Beryl/Compiz in action. I lead a dull life; I'm not into ripping music videos or wobbly 3D bling, but I do like having a tool

Scan your compute through a Live Linux CD

` , May 28, 2011


FSecure virus scanner Live Linux Rescue_CD3
You can do a lot of things through Live Linux CD – including playing Lara Craft game – oh, sorry, you are right – the game had some other silly, non sexy name.

Linux Guide in Hindi PDF E-book

` May 27, 2011


Linux pocket guide in Hindi
Now published book - "Linux Pocket Guide" in Hindi  through POD (http://nullpointer.debashish.com/print-on-demand) 

Recover corrupted NTFS data through Knoppix Linux Live CD / DVD

` May 24, 2011


knoppix Recently one of my PC having Windows XP failed to boot. I tried to reinstall the OS. But Windows XP installer gave the error message that C drive having NTFS partition contains undefined File system, and it needs to be formatted. The partition in question contained valuable data, and an alternate way was needed.

How to Dual / Triple boot Windows 7 with Windows XP / Linux

` , , , May 22, 2011


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Here is no-nonsense quick take to dual / triple boot Windows 7 with Windows XP and Linux.
What you need additionally : Ubuntu Linux Live (or, any Live Linux CD/DVD) CD/DVD. You can download Ubuntu Live Linux CD from here.

Connect to Internet by BSNL EVDO card in Linux

` , , May 20, 2011


BSNL EV-DO card provides broadband (144 Kbps – 2 Mbps – averaging about 500 Kbps) on the go, with limited roaming. It works well in Windows XP environment. There is Dialer application provided with EVDO for Windows.
What about Linux? Here is no nonsense guide to connect to internet in Linux through EVDO card. In Ubuntu 32/64 bit Linux machine, running this device is pretty much straight forward. Here is how you can install and run BSNL evdo card in your Linux machine:  (though you can do this with dozens of different methods with equal number of tools – classic Linux style!)  1 – install kppp if you don't already have. Skip to section 2 if you already have kppp. Connect to Internet with some alternative method, and then use following command to install kppp in Ubuntu: # apt-get install kppp 2 - Now, run kppp by giving command: 

Tips to Make Ubuntu Boot Faster

` , Apr 22, 2011



Ubuntu is pushing the Linux desktop movement forward. Since it’s inception in 2004, Ubuntu has released over 10 versions so far, each one improving on its predecessor. It remains one of those few operating systems, that boots really fast. Still, if you are one of those brave hackers who likes to tune your machine to maximize efficiency, here are a few tricks on how to make Ubuntu boot faster.


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