DVD playback, unfortunately is not enabled by default on Ubuntu as DVD playback relies on some non free codecs. However enabling DVD playback on Ubuntu is neither a big or difficult process. It mostly requires the installation of a few packages from Medibuntu, a third party repository. read more… »
Enable DVD Playback on Ubuntu
Ubuntu Feature Suggestion Brainstorm
The Ubuntu community is always buzzing with creative energy, which is what makes all open source projects so innovative, a buzzing participating user base. We take a look at the most popular recent brainstorm suggestions that have surfaced in the Ubuntu community. read more… »
Easily Back Up Your Data With Mirrordir
Mirrordir is a light weight yet powerful command line based back up utility. It supports many options such as checking file modification time stamps to determine which files it should replace or not. The best way to use this utility to quickly back up your data would be to probably create an executable bash script (series of terminal commands) read more… »
Ubuntu Lucid’s MeMenu
Ubuntu is set to become a socially conscience operating system with the release of Lucid Lynx, which will include a MeMenu. The MeMenu is a menu that will provide a central control panel for a users online social life, it will enable a user to perform various tasks on their online social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook and more. read more… »
How To Use Your Lexmark x1200 On Your Ubuntu Computer
The Lexmark x1200 is decently priced all in one printer, copier and scanner, however when it comes to use it with your Ubuntu PC it could prove to be a nightmare, as unfortunately Ubuntu’s kernel doesn’t quite support printing for this machine. While Xsane connects merrily and scans with no fuss or additional configuration, printing off this machine does require some elbow grease. read more… »
The New Ubuntu Start Page is Up
Cononical recently announced that the default search Engine used in the Ubuntu Firefox start page is to change from Google to Yahoo as a result of a deal signed between Canonical and Yahoo. The new start page went live today featuring the Yahoo logo. read more… »
Get Gnome 3 on your Desktop Now
Gnome 3, is a complete Linux user interface evolution. Gnome 3 is a completely revamped user interface, a major change from the current Gnome shell which includes panels. The next generation of the Gnome desktop has done away with panels and introduced an activities menu which in essence is an intelligent user menu that houses the application menu’s, recent documents and system settings, further more it has integrated the multi desktop view that most Compiz users are accustomed to. read more… »
No More Open Office In Ubuntu Netbook Remix
OpenOffice.org will no longer ship as the default office applications for the Ubuntu Netbook Remix distribution, Open Office has been replaced by Abiword and Gnumeric. Documents now either be handled by Abiword or Google docs. read more… »
Create an Offline Dictionary with Gnome Dictionary
Gnome Dictionary, a useful office application included by default in the Ubuntu distribution, as an application for defining words by connecting to an online dictionary database. Creating an offline dictionary database is quite simple, which will be mighty useful for those who don’t enjoy always on internet. read more… »
