Ubuntu Tips
Since Ubuntu is my Linux of choice, I was excited to find this set of tips for getting more out of it. HT: nixCraft.
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Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) RC Rush
I couldn’t wait for the real release so I just had to grab this and install it, which I accomplished on Saturday. I had three problems with the installation: HPLIP had an error Scribus also as did Wine I don’t really use the latter two, so I uninstalled them. I found the solution to HPLIP…
Installing Gutsy Gibbon
I upgraded by Feisty Fawn Ubuntu to Gutsy Gibbon yesterday and all went well. The only user note I have is that you do need to be there when the packages are installed to answer an occasional dialog or question in the terminal. I’m happy with the result. The current Ubuntu makes it extremely easy…
Converting PDFs in Ubuntu
OK, here’s another short hint: How to convert a PDF to PNG in Ubuntu–quickly. I’ve generally worked with PDFs on my Windows system, but this may cut that down.
Another Take on Linux Desktop Limits
This time it’s from Serdar Yegulalp at Datamation. There does seem to be an “everything must be free” attitude in the open source community. I don’t know enough to say whether this results in precisely what the article suggests, but I have had difficulty with getting drivers, and I can certainly testify that the graphics…
A Tale of Unbelievable Stupidity
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Thunderbird 3 Beta 4 – You May Want to Take a Look
This isn’t the thing for me, as I use Evolution e-mail under Linux, but some of my clients use Thunderbird or are considering a new client. It looks like the new Thunderbird may be worth a serious look. See Thunderbird Ups the Email Ante from Linux Magazine.