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My kid hates Linux: My kid hates LinuxPlease avoid AutomatixAutomatix has ruined many a system, especially after processing regular updates. The cause of a lot of mysterious and unsolvable problem reports on the Ubuntu fora.Thank God that the Automatix project has been abandoned and won't be available for Ubuntu 8.04. Furthermore, there is no...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, Automatix, Linux, Ubuntu 8.04; Discussion threads 2008-04-14
Problem with Automatix?: Problem with Automatix?Have you tried using Synaptic?The tool that came with Ubunutu? I have never used Automatix so I can't really answer, but I find that sticking with the tools designed for the the distribution greatly reduces installation headaches. ]:)Works for meNo problems either on 32 or 64 bits (two...; Tags: libdvdcss, Automatix, Ubuntu, codec, plug-in; Discussion threads 2007-06-22
Problem with Automatix?: Quick question - anyone else had a problem bringing in libdvdcss2 with Automatix?I've tried it on several systems over the past few days with the same result.Â The w32codecs come in fine but not libdvdcss2.Â I don't get any errors or anything.Any ideas?; Tags: My Linux Experience, Linux; Blog posts 2007-06-22
Media support in Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn: Media support in Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty FawnInstall Mplayer or VLC instead ...It has built in codec support for Quicktime 7 files. There is also a graphical front end that's included. Mplayer will also allow you to capture network streams and do conversion with mencoder, but it's on the command line...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Consumer electronics, Windows Media, Apple QuickTime, Ubuntu, VLC Player, mplayer, Automatix, Mplayer, DVD; Discussion threads 2007-06-20
Automatix - an essential add-on that further mainstreams Ubuntu: Automatix - an essential add-on that further mainstreams UbuntuAutomatix is unnecessary....Automatix is unnecessary in Ubuntu 7.04. Just doubleclick an MP3 file, and Ubuntu will install the necessary codecs for you, all by itself. Many things that needed the command line in earlier versions, are now semi-automated in the graphical user...; Tags: Automatix, Ubuntu; Discussion threads 2007-05-08

Automatix - an essential add-on that further mainstreams Ubuntu: As I grow increasingly fond of my Kubuntu install, Im looking for any avenues that might make it even easier for the average ed tech guy or girl to deploy on the average PC in our environment. While the setup is largely straightforward, there are a few niggles that...; Tags: Education Technology; Blog posts 2007-05-08

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Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" alpha 4: Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" alpha 4Wish they would stop with the silly namesJust name it Ubuntu 8 and drop the cutesy names. I hate looking for software and it the download says "works with Gutsy"...is mine Gutsy?Fastest Torrent client out there: Deluge[url=http://www.deluge-torrent.org]FYI[/url]Bar none.Looking forward to it.Looking forward to it.Might...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, NVidia Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.04; Discussion threads 2008-02-03
Give your PC the gift of security: Give your PC the gift of securityKudos Adrian, you've had some reallygreat posts lately. This is definitely no exception. I'm actually going to try this software out over the holidays.My measuresEven though I am running Linux Ubuntu, I have to pay some attention to security. These are my measures:- I...; Tags: Ubuntu, PC-the, security; Discussion threads 2007-12-19
Skepticism on denial of a Microsoft-Linux suit connection: Skepticism on denial of a Microsoft-Linux suit connectionWhen you run out of ideas, you sue.Or in Microsoft's case, they try to get other groups to do the dirty work for them.Much like the Recording Industry that has lost sight of what it should be doing in getting products to the...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., hill, SCO Group Inc., Microsoft-Linux, Linux; Discussion threads 2007-10-18
(Screenshots: Ubuntu gets gutsy): (Screenshots: Ubuntu gets gutsy)New UbuntuMaybe it takes all these "cubes" and "wiggly" desktops to sell Commercial Desktops, but just what all of this has to do with any kind of serious computer use is beyond me? About the biggest positive I see is at least we can shut it off!...; Tags: Corporate communications, Cyberthreats, Ubuntu; Discussion threads 2007-10-16
30 things I've learned from using Linux ...: I began My Linux Experience back at the end of February and over the past five months I've managed to spend a fair bit of time dabbling and experimenting with a variety of Linux distros.Â Â Over these months I've learned a lot - a lot about Linux, a lot about the...; Tags: Linux, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-08-07
Proof that there are two types of computer users: Dumb and Dumber: Proof that there are two types of computer users: Dumb and DumberYou hit that nail squarely on the head!Drove that sucker home with one blow.The entire computer industry is now focused on greed. They'll tell you anything to get your money, then you're on your own.Then there's the group that...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, blocked program, computer; Discussion threads 2007-08-01
Why don't Linux distros make legal codecs easier to find?: Why don't Linux distros make legal codecs easier to find?Also hinders desktop adoption...The lack of compatibility with services like Sirius radio and MLB.TV make the lack of Codecs for Linux a true issue for people who can use a Linux PC for work but miss the functionality of these entertainment...; Tags: Linux, codec; Discussion threads 2007-07-30
As promised...installing SUSE image gallery: Better late than never, I guess. Here's an image gallery from my SUSE install. I've been pounding the heck out of my laptop the last few days working on scheduling and wrapping up classes and I have to say that my initial impressions have certainly been borne out...; Tags: OpenSUSE and Ed Tech, Open Source, Education Technology; Blog posts 2007-07-05
Google Desktop goes Linux: Google Desktop goes LinuxDoes it run on Ubuntu 7.04?? Dell customers would like that.Well, me too.Google does cares about the end users[i]Google Desktop for Linux is proprietary[/i]It is good that google stands behind free and open software. Well, good if [b]someone else[/b] is giving away the free and open software.Well,...; Tags: Desktops, Google Inc., desktop, Linux, Google Desktop; Discussion threads 2007-06-27
Media support in Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn: Today I continue my "Windows to Linux Chronicles" by looking at what media support is like under Ubuntu 7.04.The test is simple.Â Take a few test files and see if they'll play.Â For the test I chose the following files: An MP3 test file A WMA test file (a DRM-free file of...; Tags: My Linux Experience, Linux; Blog posts 2007-06-20
Ubuntu 7.04 - Media support Media support in Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn: Ubuntu 7.04 - Media support Media support in Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawnback to FedoraUsing Fedora instead of Ubuntu, (this in spite of an initial "grubby" mistake. Ubuntu Feisty recognized neither my Canon Ip4300 printer or my Nvidia Gforce 6100 built in graphics card. Also had trouble with it...; Tags: Linux, 64-bit, INTERNET, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Ubuntu, Ubuntu 7.04, Ubuntu Feisty; Discussion threads 2007-06-20
Calling Linux users - Let's create a resource for Dell/Ubuntu owners: Calling Linux users - Let's create a resource for Dell/Ubuntu ownersMeet the community!Every new Linux user is welcome to meet the community at http://ubuntuforums.org/index.phpA huge source of knowledge. Friendly, helpful people, ready to answer every question you may have. Their motto: there are no dumb questions!Greetz, Pjotr.first thing is to...install...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Ubuntu, Linux, Dell Computer Corp., newbie; Discussion threads 2007-05-25
Dell's not really serious about Linux: Dell's not really serious about LinuxWe've already established that[i]Now all that’s left to find out is the price.[/i]... which is why it won't end up being a problem for Ubuntu.Dell, in long-established tradition, will price the Ubuntu systems at a mere $100 over the price of the same hardware with...; Tags: Operating systems, Dell Computer Corp., PC Economy, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, PC, Linux; Discussion threads 2007-05-22
Dell announces support plans for Linux machines: While the exact details concerning timing and availability of Dell's Ubuntu-based hardware offerings are still emerging, an entry yesterday on their Direct2Dell blog outlined plans for support of the new OS.Â In particular, Dell will be launching a new wiki for users on their linux.dell.com website"that gives technical details of...; Tags: Education Technology; Blog posts 2007-05-21