May

8

Browser Problems – Creating a Linux Based Virtual Box – Part 1 of 2

May 8, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 11 Comments
Posted in Experiences, How to...

I had an interesting discussion yesterday with the owner of LaLa Media (lalamedia.ca). The conversation focused on the issues of developing web sites that are cross platform friendly. Invariably the problem dealing with browser bugs came up. In particular how IE6 appears to be especially buggy and how it tends to have problems with CSS/XHTML [...]

May

6

Why is Linux Faster than Windows?

May 6, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 79 Comments
Posted in Experiences

Last March I posted “Does Ubuntu Linux Really Need Antivirus Software?”. The comments provided by readers was very informative and I learned quite a bit from it. Blogging is great because so many people provide valuable input, and often can correct errors I sometimes might make. That’s a bonus. However, back to the subject at [...]

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

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 [...]

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