Well we’re into day two on using Kubuntu full-time and I’m getting most of my personal show stoppers worked out. I want to thank everyone that left comments here giving me some suggestions. Here are my continued thoughts on using it, and what I’ve worked out. Things I like / solutions: Konqueror as a web… Read More »
This vim tip of the week was submitted by Andrew. Many thanks. Do you have a vi/vim tip that you’d like to share with the world? Visit my contact page and send me your idea! This vim tip relates to updating multiple windows or tabs within vim with a single command. If you ever edit… Read More »
I’ve been playing around with Compiz-Fusion on my Macbook over the past week or so and realize it could make a good topic for a tutorial. The problem is that it took me *zero* configuration to get it going. While this is good and a great boost for Desktop users everywhere I don’t really have… Read More »
As I mentioned a few days ago I have considered trying to use KDE again. Well yesterday I did a fresh install of Kubuntu 7.10 beta. Here are some of my initial thoughts: Bugs Reported: netboot installer garbles video output on macbook initial resolution wrong (1024×768) (#147323) brightness hardware keys don’t function in kde (functional… Read More »
If you’re a fan of Ubuntu (and we all know you are!) consider helping countdown to the final release with this Ubuntu supplied release calendar. Most organized US Teams will be having release parties. Look for an organized party in your area. For those in Utah, our release party is planned for Oct 20th at… Read More »
Those of you that are long time readers may remember my previous article on Saving Bandwidth With Multiple Machines Using Apt-Cacher. With the next Ubuntu release coming down the pike in just a few weeks I wanted to revisit this article for those of you that will be upgrading via aptitude. If you have multiple… Read More »
How To Install VMware Tools on Ubuntu Guests I’ve been playing more and more with virtualization lately. Partly in testing Ubuntu alpha and beta releases but also testing the folding project installer and compatibility with multiple distributions. You may have seen my previous tutorials on installing VMware Server on Ubuntu 7.04 or installing VMware Server… Read More »
I am very happy to announce a FREE promotional flyer program made available for US LoCo Teams sponsored by System76. The great people that sell Ubuntu laptops, Ubuntu desktops and Ubuntu servers at System76 are also stepping up to help support and grow the Ubuntu LoCo Project by offering LoCo Teams FREE promotional flyers for… Read More »
Many of you know that I’ve been running and testing Ubuntu 7.10 “Gutsy” since early in the alpha stage. There have been no show stoppers and its been fun to see the development continue to happen, and be able to contribute to that by submitting bugs. Again, I have not seen any major bugs, just… Read More »