I have recently Purchased the Acer Revo 3700 Nettop PC, to be used as a media player. I’ll duel boot this with ubuntu soon and compare performance between Windows 7 and the Ubuntu Installed. First though, I need to Install Windows 7 and XBMC and get my remote control working ok. (all my Media is [...]
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Finding a File in ubuntu.
Posted: January 6, 2012 in Linux DesktopTags: find, Find command, Find files, Ubuntu
Need to find a specific file or files of a certain type within the command line on ubunutu. The find command can help, and is very verstile when looking for files on your systems. Detailed below are a few helpful ways to using the find command. Find basis The default syntax of find is:
Mounting a Buffalo Linkstation Share on Ubuntu.
Posted: January 5, 2012 in Linux DesktopTags: Buffalo, Linkstation, mount, Ubuntu
Quick details on how to permanently mount a Buffalo Linkstation Share (such as the Linkstation Duo, Pro etc) on ubuntu. First Create a mount point, open a terminal promt and go to the directory you wish to create you mount point (such as /mnt) cd /mnt sudo mkdir Media
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I use Ubuntu server for some Webservers and other dedicated application server, as such I dont have access to a nice GUI text edit (such as Gedit). Below are some use how to for NANO that allow you to do what you need to do in a text file. I’ll update this as and when, [...]
Get it Here https://fedoraproject.org/en/ “Fedora is a fast, stable, and powerful operating system for everyday use built by a worldwide community of friends. It’s completely free to use, study, and share.” Fedora was the First Linux OS I Tired, and I’m still running it on my desktop PC, It’s Quick and easy to customise, but [...]
Adding Universe and Multiverse Via the Unity Gui on Ubuntu 11.04
Posted: October 6, 2011 in Linux DesktopThe new unity desktop in Ubuntu appears to be getting a lot of stick recently, but if you’re still using it, by default the Universe and Multiverse Software repositories and turned off. Below is a quick way to turn the on via the Unity desktop.
Some simple instruction on getting and installing onlive gaming system on Ubuntu 11.04 Natty. First you can follow the Installing Natty onto a USB stick instructions. Then you’ll need to follow the Installing Wine on Natty Guide. and to Install Onlive all you need to do is open a terminal and do the following :-
Below are some quick instructions on how to install Wine on your USB Pendrive, if you followed the instrustion on installing Ubuntu 11.04 on a USB memory stick, you may wish to install Wine, which will allow you to install and run some windows software (without the need for a windows licence). First open a [...]
Putting Ubuntu 11.04 (or 11.10) on a USB pen Drive is very easy, Just follow these quick instruction on how to do it First download the Ubuntu ISO file. I recommend Downloading and using the 32 bit Version so that is compatable with all systems. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download Then download the Universal USB Installer from here. http://www.pendrivelinux.com/downloads/Universal-USB-Installer/Universal-USB-Installer.exe
