Feb
19
You Can Switch to Linux! – MaximumPC
February 19, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Applications, How to..., Installation
I’ve written about Linux in Maximum PC quite a bit over the last three years. You see, I’m intrigued by the prospect of a free, open operating system, one that’s available for everyone to use and modify to suit their own purposes. Rather than a monolithic operating system vendor telling me that I’m not allowed [...]
Feb
18
Top 10 Must Have Applications for Ubuntu. (In no particular order).
February 18, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 19 Comments
Posted in Applications, How to..., Installation
For all the people who asked what apps I use, these are the ten best applications that I recommend having installed on an Ubuntu based PC. Why? They allow for some eye candy, but most importantly all for a computer that can actually do something valuable – Instead of just looking good ;) And… I [...]
Nov
25
Customize Your Own Ubuntu Derivative With Minibuntu!
November 25, 2007 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in Applications, How to..., News
The good people at minibuntu.crealabs.it have a great resource that helps you build a new Ubuntu derivate, starting from a clean base! Here’s what they say… “…You want to build your own Ubuntu based livecd, having the complete control over the installed software but you don’t know where to start? Minibuntu is here to help [...]
Sep
18
How to Install TTF and CTF Fonts in Ubuntu.
September 18, 2007 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 4 Comments
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Did you buy your desktop or laptop with Vista already installed? Do you want to switch to Ubuntu; but don’t want to lose the great looking Vista ClearType fonts (CTF)? If you’ve answered yes, then this “blurb” is for you. Installing the fonts on your “Ubuntu Powered” system is not that difficult. Note: the following [...]
Sep
11
Ubuntu Hardware Compatability List (HCL)
September 11, 2007 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 2 Comments
Posted in How to..., Installation
It’s been some time since my last post as I’ve been away and working on other projects. Since returning, I’ve had a couple friends ask if I could build an Ubuntu based computer for them. One in particular was looking for a higher powered unit. I’ve always found that Ubuntu installs very well on any [...]

