Open Source
Ubuntu 8.10 code named Intrepid Ibex released: Get your copy now!
Much awaited version of Ubuntu code named Intrepid Ibex is finally released. Ubuntu 8.10 is one of the most popular distro of Linux. There’s a large community that supports the development of Ubuntu.
Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need [...]
Appnr: The web-based package manager for your browser (Ubuntu)
What has been that one factor that keeps a normal individual from using Linux. The whole facade that Linux is only for geeks and the paranoia surrounding
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Free Open-Source System Monitor Utility (Linux Only): Easiest Conky Configuration Guide
Being on Ubuntu (Or some ditro of Linux) is geeky enough. But how about flaunting that you are a nerd who can get system monitoring utility right on your desktop which looks just fabulous. Don’t believe me! Check the following snapshot of Ubuntu Desktop. To be precise check the right hand side of the desktop [...]
LiFeRea: A visual guide to install and configure Linux Feed Reader in easy steps
If I were to boast something about me then it would be the fact that I am a voracious feed reader. And I am a big fan of feeddemon . But unfortunately this lovely feed reader is not available for Linux and I did not want to take the pain of using Firefox feed reader [...]
Ext2Fsd: Mount Ubuntu (Or any Linux Drive) on Windows with just few clicks
I love Linux and of all the Linux distros I love Ubuntu. However, the matter of fact remains that I cannot totally migrate to Ubuntu and hence have been using Ubuntu as dual boot. The reasons are many, but one of them is the fact that there are softwares for which I have to keep [...]
Perl: How to Install Perl Modules in few quick steps
Perl enjoys a very ubiquitous presence in the scripting language world, it comes as a default installation in almost all the *IX platforms. One of the reasons that perl is so extensible through the use of perl modules. Perl also has been ported to Windows by ActiveState, making it easily downloadable and installable product on [...]
Open Office 3: Install Open Office 3 on Ubuntu in 4 Easy Steps
The release of Ubuntu 8.10 code named Intrepid Ibex is all set to release in just a few days. Open Office 3 was released just a few days back. I am not sure if Ubuntu 8.10 will come packed with Open Office 3. Also, there are no repositories of Open office for Ubuntu right now. [...]
DropBox goes opensource: Launches it’s application for Linux!
With the kind of news I read related to Linux, I feel the popularity of Linux among not so techie users is growing by leaps and bounds. Now if you are wondering which is the next company that launched it’s application for Linux. Well, this one is a very popular service which has been launched [...]
Intrepid Ibex: Upgrade to Ubuntu 8.10 in 5 simple steps.
And then there are very popular Linux distros like Ubuntu. I have been using it since version 5 and I am a little biased with my opinion that Ubuntu is the best Linux distros for someone like me who is not a developer. The punch line of this famous distro is “Ubuntu: Linux for Human [...]
Flock 2.0: How to install Flock 2 on Ubuntu in 2 easy steps
There’s always a lot of argument and debate about which is the best browser. The debate continues but each of the browsers out there are wonderful in their own sense. Whether it is Firefox, Opera, Chrome or Flock. Did I deliberately miss Internet Explorer? No offense but I’d like to stay away from using Internet [...]
