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Forgotten Password – Reader Questions

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:16:54 +0000

Rhonda, one of our readers asks: "...I forgot my username and password on my ubuntu/Linux computer. How do I get back on? I have 2 computers just so you understand. One I use windows and the other I use ubuntu. I don't want to throw the computer away so any help would be greatly appreciated..." I'm assuming [...]

Using The Host Object in Firewall Builder

Vadim Kurland — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:58:06 +0000

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series Firewall BuilderThis article continues the series of articles on Firewall Builder, a graphical firewall configuration and management tool that supports many Open Source firewall platforms as well as Cisco IOS access lists and [...]

PGP – Setting Up Your Launchpad Key

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:06:34 +0000

Granted, Launchpad might not be something newer Ubuntu users or less experienced users consider joining? However, I recently checked out the site and created my account. When I'm ready to create a couple packages, I can upload them to launchpad, where I or anyone in the community can access and use them, from anywhere. Additionally, [...]

Installing a Web Server on Your Old Laptop

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:49:18 +0000

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Building a Web Developer / Designer PCIn an earlier post to this series, I talked about converting an old ancient IBM Thinkpad T22 Laptop into a proxy server (using Squid). While this did substantially improve my web surfing speed, it occurred to me that the [...]

Using Firewall Object in Firewall Builder

Vadim Kurland — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:09:52 +0000

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series Firewall BuilderThis article continues the series of articles on Fireall Builder, a graphical firewall configuration and management tool that supports many Open Source firewall platforms as well as Cisco IOS access lists and [...]

Installing Epiphany Webkit with Flash Capability

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:19:48 +0000

I read an interesting post comparing the different browsers and how they compare (in terms of performance) with each other. The conclusion of the post Linux Browser Shootout with Peacekeeper, suggested that Epiphany-Webkit was the best. From their web site: "...Epiphany-WebKit absolutely blitzes the Peacekeeper and annihilates all of its competition (even Safari 4 and Google [...]

Installing Compass on Ubuntu

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:48:38 +0000

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Building a Web Developer / Designer PCOne thing I particularly enjoy are tools that make my work simpler. I was reading a post on Smashing Magazine about "35 CSS-Lifesavers For Efficient Web Design" that mentioned Compass. It's a a real stylesheet framework. As such it's [...]

Using Built-In Revision Control in Firewall Builder

Vadim Kurland — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:15:36 +0000

This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series Firewall BuilderThis article continues the series of articles on Firewall Builder, a graphical firewall configuration and management tool that supports many Open Source firewall platforms as well as Cisco IOS access lists and [...]

20 Useful, Common Linux (Ubuntu) Commands for New Users

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:34:45 +0000

I recently was asked by a new Ubuntu user (also involved in web, graphic design, etc.), what some of the more common day to day commands I use are. Many of these commands can increase productivity, etc. by making things (for me at least), easier to do. My system desktop has a transparent terminal integrated into [...]

Converting VMware Images to VirtualBox – A Simple Method

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:12:00 +0000

When I need to run a Windows based application on my trusty Ubuntu Hardy box, I don't use Wine. Don't get me wrong, it's just that I don't want to have to manage the Wine environment and prefer to have Windows and it's associated applications tucked away in it's own virtual system. This way if [...]

Making Your Ubuntu System Read Out Loud

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:33:44 +0000

I had an interesting morning playing with my Ubuntu (Hardy - 8.04) system. I just created a nice new desktop, with super effects and graphics and wondered if there's not a way to create a more customized "ear candy" environment (since I've already covered the eye candy aspect). I discovered that Ubuntu (and most likely [...]

Using Built-in Policy Installer in Firewall Builder

Vadim Kurland — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:32:36 +0000

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Firewall BuilderThis article continues the series of articles on Firewall Builder, a graphical firewall configuration and management tool that supports many Open Source firewall platforms as well as Cisco IOS access lists and [...]

Mono – Discussion With a Developer

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:50:25 +0000

Earlier I posted Mono in Ubuntu, Yes or No? It was a post where I learned a bit about the issues surrounding Ubuntu's default inclusion of Mono. During that post, I arrived at the position that it should not be included by default (and that I'd prefer to remove it from my system). A developer [...]

Mono in Ubuntu, Yes or No?

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:16:44 +0000

It seems there's a fair bit of discussion (heated at times), about the current issues with Mono being installed by default in Ubuntu Linux. I've seen and read some of the flame wars currently in blog posts and forums. Seems that an ordinary person like myself can be easily mislead if not properly informed. The [...]

Installing ATI R128 – Reader Questions

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:05:25 +0000

"Danny", one of our readers asks: "I have a ati r128 graphics driver. I dont see the driver in hardware drivers at all. The driver is a inf file. I dont know how to install it. Please help me!" I don't have much information provided in the question (more information is always helpful and allows for better [...]