Apr
5
Forced File System Check After 30 Boot Ups – How to Improve it.
April 5, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 27 Comments
Posted in Experiences, How to..., Installation
Ever want to boot up your Ubuntu Linux system really quick to look something up? Sure, I think we all do that from time to time. Hate it when you get the forced file system check because you’ve booted up 30 times? I do. ;)
Imagine how I felt in front of a room full of [...]
Apr
4
How To Use Remote Access to Fix Problems in Ubuntu Linux – Revisited
April 4, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 2 Comments
Posted in Applications, How to..., Installation, Linux Projects - Hands On
For regular readers of this blog, it comes as no surprise that I enjoy playing with and tweaking Linux systems (in this case Ubuntu Linux is the distribution of choice). I also enjoy practical, hands-on projects that we can all actually use.
One thing I often run into is helping friends fix problems with their [...]
Apr
3
A Quick Way to Improve Ubuntu Linux Operating Speed Performance.
April 3, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 8 Comments
Posted in How to...
One question I often get after new users have become comfortable with their desktop systems, is how to improve the performance speed of Ubuntu Linux. This question is generally asked by those who enjoy tweaking and playing with their systems. While I’m sure there are probably a ton of online tutorials that provide all sorts [...]
Apr
2
Quick Tip – When Linux Won’t Give Your CD Back
April 2, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 12 Comments
Posted in How to...
Just a quick tip I wanted to pass on today. Have you ever had the issue where you want to eject your CD, but it will not eject; no matter how many times you press the eject button? Annoying isn’t it? :) I remember when I first started using Linux, years ago, (my OS was [...]
Mar
31
How to Install VMware in Linux via Source Files
March 31, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in How to..., Installation, Linux Projects - Hands On
Last week we posted a very simple “How to Install VMware in Ubuntu Linux”. That guide used apt-get to access the appropriate repositories. Additionally, it explained a bit about the benefits of VMware for Linux users (or any operating system for that matter). A short pre-installation checklist was also provided, including te URL to obtain [...]

