Site Overhaul for 2010
I’m going to be working on this site to give it a new look and better organization for 2010. Please forgive the downtime / oddities for the rest of the day.
Author Archives: Christer Edwards
Open Office 3.2 Release Candidate
For those that are fans of the Free Software Office Suite, Open Office, a release candidate has been made available for version 3.2. This version improves a number of features in all areas of the tool. Some of the highlights are: Faster startup times: both Calc and Writer have cold-boot start times improved by 46%!… Read More »
Remove The User List From Ubuntu 9.10 GDM Login Screen
I’m really enjoying the latest additions in GNOME 2.28, but one thing that has been bugging me is the rewrite of the GDM login screen. Historically it has been possible to customize a number of options, including features such as activating or deactivating the user list. With this latest upgrade it seems that GDM has… Read More »
Installing Google Chrome BETA on Ubuntu 9.10
I don’t think I’ve blogged much about it here, but I have become a huge fan of Google Chrome (or Chromium) on Linux. Anytime I’ve found the need to use Firefox of late it feels *dog* slow and clunky. Chrome is absolutely faster and I have really enjoyed using it. You’ve probably heard by now… Read More »
Install GNOME-Shell on Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala”
I had some free time the other evening so I decided to give the new development builds of GNOME-Shell a try. This is the new overlay, or navigation system around the GNOME Desktop which we’ll start seeing as the default in Ubuntu 10.10 (yes, a year away!). We’ve begun seeing YouTube videos of early builds,… Read More »
Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” Torrents Available Here
As you’re probably aware, Ubuntu 9.10 was released on Oct 29th, 2009. The best way to download these new images is by way of bittorrent. Whether you are looking for the latest LiveCD, Server installation or Netbook Remix, we’ve got your torrents here. See the list below to find your preferred image and start downloading! Please remember… Read More »
Install Flash and Multimedia Support on Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala”
Ubuntu’s latest release is here, version 9.10 “Karmic Koala”, and with it a batch of new users. It seems like each new release brings a pool of new adopters, and with it a pool of new questions. With this post I thought I would outline the simple process of adding all of the “extra” goodies… Read More »
Use zsync to update existing .iso images (alpha, beta or RC -> final)
Happy Ubuntu release day! The latest and greatest that the Ubuntu team has to offer is now available for download. Good luck getting it from the main site though. The only chance of getting a reasonable download speed is getting it from an alternate location, or updating what you currently have! In this short article… Read More »
How To Upgrade To Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala”
So the new Ubuntu is here and you’re just dying to upgrade and have a look at all the new features! With just a few simple steps you’ll be up and running the new system in no time! Before you dive right in there are a few things you should know, and a few ways… Read More »
What’s New In Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala”
Well it’s almost here! Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” will be released in just a few short days (Oct 29th) and this release has packed in a long list of new and exciting features. From boot time to Desktop, Ubuntu 9.10 continues in the tradition of offering the best that Free Software has to offer. Let’s… Read More »