Mar
4
Does Ubuntu Linux Really Need Antivirus Software?
March 4, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 71 Comments
Posted in Applications, Experiences, Installation
One of the people who switched to Ubuntu Linux recently, phoned me asking what kind of antivirus they should have installed. Quite frankly, I’ve never given that a thought. I’ve used Ubuntu for some time and have never had any virus issues, ever. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting that Linux is impervious to [...]
Mar
3
Make Windows XP Looks Like Ubuntu!?
March 3, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 3 Comments
Posted in Experiences, How to...
Did I read that title correctly? Yup!
There actually is a guide that allows XP users to make their box look like Ubuntu. Imagine that! :) While us Ubuntu users use the real thing, some Windows users are still stuck in that “theme” mode. :) (And I mean that in a humourous way!!)
A few lot of [...]
Mar
3
Ubuntu ISO’s for Dial-Up Users
March 3, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Experiences, News
This is just short, quick post for some for the dial-up users who have asked about downloading Ubuntu CD images. I appreciate that it’s not often feasible to download an image via a dial-up connection. Ubuntu themselves have one fix for that issue: https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
ShipIt will allow you to request that a CD, and it will [...]
Mar
2
Hot Linkers are Bandwidth Thieves
March 2, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 5 Comments
Posted in Experiences, How to...
While this post may not be 100% Ubuntu Linux related, I thought it might help some of you who are having problems with sites hot linking to your content. I’ve spent the last couple days trying to clean up some problems with my blog, and still have a way to go. In the process, I [...]
Feb
29
Ubuntu – I am what I am because of who we all are.
February 29, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Experiences
My most recent perception of the Ubuntu Linux community.
Friday’s are normally easier days, right? Not my last friday. It was loaded with stress, anger and other emotions. Why? Read here: We’ve let someone go…
The difficult part for me was was finding out you’ve misplaced your trust in someone and in turn it makes you feel [...]

