Feb
11
Google Earth and Chrome – Reader Questions
February 11, 2010 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Q & A - Ubuntu
Ruud emailed asking, “How do I install Chrome and Google Earth? I’ve tried using apt-get, but the packages are not found. I am using Ubuntu 8.04″ For Ubuntu 8.04 users, please try the instructions below. (I’m not in front of a Hardy, 8.04, box right now, so please comment below if you find I’ve made [...]
Jun
20
20 Useful, Common Linux (Ubuntu) Commands for New Users
June 20, 2009 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 7 Comments
Posted in How to...
I recently was asked by a new Ubuntu user (also involved in web, graphic design, etc.), what some of the more common day to day commands I use are. Many of these commands can increase productivity, etc. by making things (for me at least), easier to do. My system desktop has a transparent terminal integrated [...]
Jun
16
Ubuntu Updates Versus Disk Space – Reader Questions
June 16, 2009 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in Q & A - Ubuntu
One of our readers “Garry” writes: “I restored ubuntu 8.04 and it wanted to do 188 updates and then 294 updates. The problem is it takes up all disc space and then the system is unstable. What can be done to fix this problem? Thanks” There is a way you can approach this… 1) Only [...]
Jun
15
10 Things to do After Installing Ubuntu Linux
June 15, 2009 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 46 Comments
Posted in How to..., Linux Fixes
My primary reason for using Ubuntu Linux, is that I find it a far more productive, cost effective and customizable system. Everyone has their own reasons and needs for any particular OS. That said, I’m often asked by new Linux (Ubuntu) users what things I do immediately after installing Ubuntu; to tweak it a bit [...]
Mar
24
Building a Web Developer / Designer PC Using Ubuntu Linux – Revisited
March 24, 2009 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 5 Comments
Posted in Applications, How to..., Linux Projects - Hands On
Recently I posted “Build a Web Developer PC and Enable Most Media Playback Using Ubuntu Linux” and received a few messages asking what other tools I use. To save me time with answering email messages that essentially contain the same information, and to help the maximum number of readers, I thought it would be a [...]

