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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Trying Ubuntu
Since I often upgrade, trade, or even occasionally build new machines, I pick up spare parts on many of the deals by allowing people some credit for usable older parts. I did really well on such a deal yesterday, and built the machine I’m typing this on from the results, with spares still lying around….
Upgrading Audacity to 1.3.5
I have encountered serious difficulties with sound and sound editing on my Ubuntu (Hardy Heron) machine. I’ve blogged about it before, and how I kept using Audacity on my Gutsy machine and even did some editing under Windows to produce my podcast. I’ve had moments with the Hardy machine, but it was hard to extend…
Text Browsing – w3m
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Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick?
Linux Magazine has a review of the differences and suggests that in certain cases, such as if you have a NetBook, you shouldn’t upgrade yet, but just wait for the next release. I intend to upgrade my own system in a few days because I want the PulseAudio upgrade, but this review sounds like wisdom.
Photo Management and Raw Photo Editing in Linux
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Ubuntu vs. Leopard
Since I’ve switched to Ubuntu for my main desktop machine, I was interested in this article in Linux Mag which compares the features of Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon with Leopard (Apple). Since I haven’t used an Apple since the Apple II, I have no opinion on Leopard, but there are many interesting points there about what…