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- Explore the ubuntu linux desktop
- GNOME, Ubuntu Linux's default desktop environment, takes its inspiration from both Windows and Mac OS X, prioritizing simplicity and ease of use. But unlike other operating systems, Ubuntu includes everything you need to get started: an office suite, media tools, a Web browser, a graphics package, and an e-mail client....
- Tags: Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux, Prentice Hall Inc., Linux, Desktops, Open Source, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Hardware
- Book chapters 2007-10-19
- How do I... Install VMware Server 1.04 onto an ubuntu linux system?
- It is indeed possible to run VMware Server on a personal computer running the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Steven Warren outlines the steps you need to take to make this configuration a reality in this How do I... tutorial. This download is also available as an entry...
- Tags: Ubuntu, TechRepublic Inc., Ubuntu Linux, VMware Inc., Steven Warren, Linux, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software
- Download resources 2007-10-15
- Revised WinXP policy dooms Linux desktop prospects without real OEM marketing efforts
- It should come as no surprise that HP is considering expanding its Linux PC efforts, given that its top rival is selling Ubuntu Linux PCs in the U.S and Microsoft is trying to kill any potential interest in them. HP began selling Red Hat Linux PCs...
- Tags: Desktop, Ubuntu, Marketing, Dell Computer Corp., Linux Desktop, Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Ubuntu Linux, Microsoft Corp., Linux PC, Linux, Desktops, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney
- Blog posts 2007-09-25
- Troubleshoot these typical ubuntu linux problems
- Ubuntu developers work constantly to improve the Ubuntu user experience, but there will always be bugs, glitches, and errors in any software. In this chapter download from The Official Ubuntu Book, learn how to address typical problems that you may face when using Ubuntu 6.06. Practical solutions are...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux, Prentice Hall Inc., Linux, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2007-08-16
- Dell Preloads ubuntu linux in Europe, Offers SUSE Linux Desktop in China
- Dell has begin shipping Ubuntu Linux preloaded on consumer PCs and notebooks in Europe and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 on business PCs in China.Dell CTO Kevin Kettler announced the news during his keynote at LinuxWorld 2007, claiming such efforts will expand adoption of Linux on the desktop worldwide. The CTO displayed a photo of founder and chief executive officer Michael...
- Tags: Desktop, Ubuntu, Linux, Dell Computer Corp., Linux Desktop, SuSE Linux Desktop, Ubuntu Linux, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Paula Rooney
- Blog posts 2007-08-07
- Beef up your ubuntu linux system admin toolkit with these essential system monitoring tools
- To keep systems in optimum shape, administrators need to be able to monitor them closely. Fortunately, Ubuntu provides a wealth of utilities designed to give you as much or as little feedback as you want. In this chapter download from Ubuntu Unleashed, Second Edition, investigate basic monitoring tools...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Sams Publishing, System Monitoring, Ubuntu Linux, Tool, Linux, Productivity, It Services, Network Administration, Operating Systems, Software, Networking
- Book chapters 2007-08-03
- Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week
- Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including Ubuntu Linux 7.04, an aluminum desktop stand and a wavy wireless mouse.
- Tags: Ubuntu Linux, Ubuntu, mouse, photograph, wireless
- Image galleries 2007-07-14
- Canonical refines mobile ubuntu linux
- Canonical refines mobile Ubuntu LinuxDSLDamn Small Linux is already there. As is the embedded Debian on my Nokia N800. Good to see ubuntu join the party.The great mini PenguinDSL rocks! I love this little mini Linux. I run it both from the LiveCD and from my USB memory stick. I...
- Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Damn Small Linux, Ubuntu, DSL, Canonical, Ubuntu Linux, mobile, Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-06-06
- Zimbra to offer ubuntu linux support
- Zimbra to offer Ubuntu Linux supportLast nail in M$ coffincouldn't resistSorry, butIMNSHO we need a better vehicle than Ubuntu to make a significant dent in Microsoft's Market share. Still have a little ways to go before Linux has close to the appeal that Microsoft and even Apple have on...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Desktops, Ubuntu, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Zimbra, Ubuntu Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-05-04
- Sun and Canonical to distribute Java with ubuntu linux
- Sun and Canonical to distribute Java with Ubuntu LinuxGood news from Sun.Although some other distributions already have a great support for Java and Java tools.I must mention Novell OpenSuSE that also includes Eclipse as standard and even supplies up-dates on the official repositories.Regards,PedroOr perhaps - Good news FOR SunThere's nothing...
- Tags: Programming languages, Java development tools, OPEN SOURCE, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Canonical, Ubuntu Linux, Ubuntu, Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-04-19
- Sun and Canonical to distribute Java with ubuntu linux
- A complete Sun Java stack, including Java SE 6, GlassFish, JavaDB, and NetBeans, is now available with the latest release of Ubuntu v7.04 Feisty Fawn. Users can find it in the "multiverse" repository and install the packages just like any other Ubuntu programs, according to Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth."Last November...
- Tags: Sun, Licenses, Programming, NetBeans, Linux, Java, General, Community, Commercial
- Blog posts 2007-04-18
- Has ubuntu linux overtaken Mac OS X as Google Trends' runner-up to Windows?
- Has Ubuntu Linux overtaken Mac OS X as Google Trends' runner-up to Windows?Adding all the Linuxes together........ it seems like they passed Mac OS/X some time. All the Linuxes, except Ubuntu, seem to be comparable to Mac so adding SuSE, Debian and Ubuntu together makes desktop Linux 3 or 4...
- Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Ubuntu Linux, Microsoft Windows, Google Inc., Ubuntu, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, Apple Mac OS
- Discussion threads 2006-10-24
- Has ubuntu linux overtaken Mac OS X as Google Trends' runner-up to Windows?
- Justin over at The Linux Advocate Blog thought he picked up on something interesting in Google Trends:Apparently Ubuntu Linux has not only surpassed its major competitor in Linux SuSE in popularity, as well as the distro it's based off of Debian , but it seems to have also...
- Tags: Google Inc., Ubuntu, Google Trends
- Blog posts 2006-10-24
- Trojans represent over 60% of all malware
- Trojans represent over 60% of all malwareNow this is ridiculous...At the bottom of this page, where this discussion of Malware is, ZDNET has an adlink to a known rogue spyware utility that's actually adware.From SpywareWarrior:"SpywareBot spywarebot.com exploits name "Spybot Search & Destroy"; same app as AdwareAlert [A: 5-14-06 / U:...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, UNIX, Operating systems, Other OS, Ubuntu Linux, Linux, adware, malware, spyware, Sophos Plc., trojan horse, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2006-09-21
- Customize your desktop in ubuntu linux
- Ubuntu Linux was created to be a desktop version of Linux that everyone can use, with a great range of applications, no unnecessary frills, and a slick, intuitive interface. The result is a Linux version that is not only 100% free, but also exceptionally useful, practical, and easy to use....
- Tags: Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux, Addison-Wesley, Linux, Desktops, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Hardware
- Book chapters 2006-08-23
- Linux, XP, and my old PC
- Three weeks ago I reported on my experiences when I tried to install and use Ubuntu Linux. The reaction to that thread was mixed, with a fair number of commenters complaining that the VMWare test bed I chose wasn’t typical of what an average PC user would use. Fair enough....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, notebook
- Blog posts 2006-07-31
- Get some answers on ubuntu linux with this review and interview with Jeff Waugh
- Contributor Jaqui Greenlees had a few problems with his attempt to install Ubuntu Linux so he decided to confront one of the developers for some answers. Not all Linux distributions are the same. In fact, each distro has its own personality and presents its own set of...
- Tags: Ubuntu, TechRepublic Inc., Jeff Waugh, Ubuntu Linux, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2006-04-28
- ubuntu linux leader proposes six-week delay
- Ubuntu Linux leader proposes six-week delayUbuntu Linux leader proposes six-week delayImpossible! Linux users always tell me that only Microsoft delays OS releases. And why didn't ZDNet mention the big gaping security hole in Ubuntu?childrenI know it is probably beyond everyone to get along sometimes but can you at...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Ubuntu, Linux, operating system, Ubuntu Linux leader, six-week delay, Microsoft Corp., Ubuntu Linux, leader
- Discussion threads 2006-03-13
- Mac OS X Darwin and ubuntu linux: Comparison of Some Common Operating System Algorithms
- For this paper, the authors conducted a basic numerical analysis of the Macintosh OS X Darwin kernel and Ubuntu Linux 2.6 kernel by testing several different aspects inherent to the operating system. To exercise file I/O handling the authors examined the repeated creation of small text files. In addition, it...
- Tags: Algorithm, Ubuntu, Linux, Apple Macintosh, Carnegie-Mellon University, Operating System, Ubuntu Linux, Apple Mac OS X, Kernel, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2005-05-05
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