Ubuntu tips and tutorials and solutions to everyday problems
Software/Package installers for Ubuntu are of many types. Many of the Linux softwares come gzipped (tar.gz), .deb, .bin etc. Recently, many of the software makers are distributing their packages as .bin files. For example, Sun distributes their Java run-time environment and Java development kit softwares as .bin files. Also, Google Earth is distributed as .bin [...]
Few days back we’ve discussed about configuring Ubuntu 9.10, Karmic Koala bootloader here. That’s the hard way to configure the grub bootloader. Beginners will definitely be confused with all that stuff. So here is an easy way to configure Ubuntu grub bootloader. There is a small package called “Startup Manager”. It does the same. You [...]
Irfanview, my favorite photo editor and viewer is unfortunately not available for other operating systems except Windows. But thanks to Wine! with which we can install Irfanview on Ubuntu. I already made a tutorial on how to install Irfanview on Ubuntu 9.04 here.
I assume that you have Irfanview installer (windows version) with you. If not [...]
Configuring Ubuntu 9.10 – Karmic Koala boot loader. You decide which operating system to load, how many seconds should the timeout be…
Update : Get the latest tutorial on how to install Irfanview on Ubuntu 9.10, Karmic Koala. The tutorial is here.
Irfanview is an essential software for people like me. Irfanview provides a lot of features and allows advanced editing of your photos. As a blogger it is the most essential software to me. When I post [...]
Many linux distros like Opensuse support this feature of adding iso as software repository. This has many advantages :
When installing a package it has to satisfy its dependencies, If have an iso on hard drive (Ubuntu or Debian dvd) then the installation of these packages will be done easily. Many frequently used packages are readily [...]
Well Ubuntu Geeks, this is another workaround for network problems. Before reading this process I strongly encourage you to read this workaround and see whether it fixes your problem or not. If that solution doesn’t work for you then try this procedure.
I had a problem with Ubuntu Network Manager when I was using DSL.
I didn’t [...]
Whenever I freshly install Ubuntu I face this Network problem. The Network Manager says that no wired connection is connected. It says that this device is not managed and I wont be able to connect to internet. Here is a workaround that fixes this problem.
Open terminal and type the following :
sudo gedit /etc/NetworkManager/nm-system-settings.conf
and hit enter. [...]
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