Posted by dboyles, at 04:53PM 09/22/06 :
Linux.com | Ten tips for new Ubuntu users
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Ubuntu has become the most popular Linux distribution for new Linux users. It's easy to install, easy to use, and usually "just works." But moving to a different operating system can be confusing, no matter how well-designed it is. Here's a list of tips that might save you some time while you're getting used to Ubuntu.
tags: beginner
· ubuntu
· tips
· linux
· setup
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Posted by dboyles, at 05:20PM 09/21/06 :
Hack Attack: Top 10 Ubuntu apps and tweaks - Lifehacker
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When Adam Pash made the switch to Ubuntu Linux on his desktop computer, he was a little worried about finding the applications and tools that would make him as productive working in Ubuntu as he is working on Windows.
After a little searching around the interweb, however, he's been more than impressed with the number of great, full-featured applications available for Linux, many of which outshine their Windows counterparts. And what's best - they're all totally free. Here are his top 10 favorite applications and tweaks that made replacing Windows with Ubuntu a breeze.
tags: apps
· ubuntu
· linux
· install
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Posted by dboyles, at 05:15PM 09/21/06 :
How to install ANYTHING in Ubuntu!
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Having problems installing something on your new Ubuntu operating system? "Where's the EXE?", "Where do I need to extract this to?", "How do I run it?", "Where did it go?" - have you been thinking questions like these? Don't worry, installing software, themes and other things on Ubuntu is actually very easy! This guide will help you understand with screenshots, instructional videos and to-the-point language.
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· synaptic
· linux
· install
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