Apr

28

130 Useful Linux Based LiveCD Versions.

April 28, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 39 Comments
Posted in Applications, Experiences

Recently several people asked me about trying Linux without actually installing it. Obviously the first thing that came to mind is to try versions via LiveCD. For those not familiar, LiveCD means: “A CD-ROM that contains a working copy of an operating system or other application that is run without installing it. Used for demonstration [...]

Apr

17

Why I Quit Windows and Switched to Linux

April 17, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 54 Comments
Posted in Experiences

It’s funny how some people react when I tell them I use Linux. Sometimes they express the sentiment that I must be very computer savvy. Other’s get caught up in all the brand loyalty hype and still some have never heard of Linux! I kid you not! ;) The truth of the matter is that [...]

Apr

16

Ubuntu Linux Plug ‘N Play Zone Revisited

April 16, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in Applications, How to..., Installation, Linux Projects - Hands On

Last month we posted a great idea “Make Your Own Plug ‘N Play Zone Using Ubuntu Linux!”, discussing and introducing the concept of a “zone” where laptop (or other) users could plug their units into and have Linux automatically installed upon boot up. “…It’s a simple 3-step method. Users plug their laptop into one of [...]

Apr

15

Linux is Good for the Elderly

April 15, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 15 Comments
Posted in Experiences

Some time ago, my father switched to Linux (Ubuntu). I think in some of the contributing factor to his switching was my excitement. I remember when I first tried Linux, it was an earlier version of Red Hat (with the blue install screens). At that time it was a real pain in the behind, and [...]

Apr

14

How to Speed Up Amarok – Part 1

April 14, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in Applications, How to...

One of our articles was posted on Reddit (Top 10 Must Have Applications for Ubuntu.) and one user, made the following comment on: “Anyone know how to speed up Amarok when trying to listen to a library on a share? My Music library is about 17,000 songs which is stored on my NAS. It takes [...]

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