Archive | September, 2006
Ubuntu’s Edgy Eft Beta is out today! Here’s how to upgrade
Don’t forget this is a BETA release and as such, shouldn’t be considered stable. You’ve been warned! If you’re running plain vanilla Ubuntu, simply use this command: gksu “update-manager -c -d” If you’d prefer to do it through Apt, then use this: sudo sed -e ‘s/\sdapper/ edgy/g’ -i /etc/apt/sources.list sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get [...]
Continue reading...Get the latest Ubuntu .debs here!
28. September 2006
Check out this site – http://www.getdeb.net/ They’ve got the newest releases (or just plain new software) ready to install on your Ubuntu system with just a download and a click of the mouse! geek out. Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Fun things to do with SSH in Ubuntu/Debian
28. September 2006
SSH is a great tool to get around your computers with. There are lots of things you can do with it besideds simply connecting to another machine. Did you know you could use X11 forwarding to get graphical programs running on one machine to display on another? This guide will help you with that and [...]
Continue reading...Using apt-proxy with ubuntu
28. September 2006
Check out this excellent tutorial on SubVS about using apt-proxy to cache updates on a single machine for distribution to others. A great way to save bandwith if you’re updating multiple machines! Technorati Tags: ubuntu, apt, bandwith, super cow powers read more | digg story Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Processor, memory may marry in future computers – CNET News.com
28. September 2006
Intel is researching technology that weds memory chips to processor cores, and can yield impressive gains in speed and efficiency. Technorati Tags: processors, memory, hardware, intel read more | digg story Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...This is important! SEforA has launched and you need to know about it.
27. September 2006
Scientists & Engineers for America has officially launched today and I highly encourage you to take a moment to check them out. From their site: Today a group of scientists and concerned citizens launch a new organization, Scientists and Engineers for America, dedicated to electing public officials who respect evidence and understand the importance of [...]
Continue reading...A working list of apps not working on Vista
27. September 2006
Microsoft may be reticent to provide a list of what is not working on Vista, but that isn’t stopping others from going public with their findings. The folks over on IEXBeta.com have published as a Wiki a list of applications that work (mostly) well; work somewhat less well and don’t work at all with Windows [...]
Continue reading...How to connect to your headless server with VNC/GUI goodness
26. September 2006
I have an Ubuntu file server that sits under my desk at work and it has no head. This shoulnd’t really scare little kids or anything, it simply means there’s no monitor connected to it. Generally I connect to this machine via CLI and do what I need to do. However it’s used by several [...]
Continue reading...Interact with holograms via touch
26. September 2006
Intel is currently researching Dynamic Physical Rendering – or holographic displays that use touch as an input method. Here’s their white paper(s) and videos on the subject. Way cool! Minority Report, here we come! geek out. Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Ubuntu – the best Linux distribution?
26. September 2006
Ubuntu has a lot going for it. A rich benefactor cum space tourist, a huge and rapidly growing user base, a sleek look and an easy install. So why is it the best in Linux operating systems? Simply put, it’s not. That’s right, Ubuntu is not the best Linux distro. Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Kubuntu 6.06 LTS Installation Walkthrough with Screenshots
26. September 2006
Kubuntu is a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone. Read Full article here Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Share Music in a Network using Avahi (DAAP) Debian/Ubuntu
25. September 2006
Okay, so I have a desktop with around 50 Gigs of music. I also have a laptop on which I work most of the time, from various places in and around the house. I did not want to (and don’t have the space to) copy the songs onto the Laptop. So I went looking for [...]
Continue reading...Ubuntu tricks – how to mount your Windows partition and make it read/writable
25. September 2006
While this guide is still valid, see here for a newer and more stable way to gain access to NTFS. If you’re like me, then you’ve got a dual boot machine running both Windows and Ubuntu. heck, even if you’re not like me it’s entirely possible that you’ll have a dual boot machine. I’ll even [...]
Continue reading...Moonbeam – a 100MPG home made car.
25. September 2006
Gizmodo has a great article on the Moonbeam – a 100MPG home made care created from two mopeds and $2k in expenses. geek out Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Project Hybred: The Ultimate Lanbox!
24. September 2006
From the article: “I have always liked small computers, partly because they are aesthetical, and partly because I like going to LAN-parties. I don’t like Shuttle-like cube-cases, and cooling solution. I tried to build the ultimate lanbox, easy to transport but powerful enough for modern games.” read more | digg story Share and Enjoy:
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28. September 2006
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