Apr

16

Ubuntu Linux Plug ‘N Play Zone Revisited

April 16, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in Applications, How to..., Installation, Linux Projects - Hands On

Last month we posted a great idea “Make Your Own Plug ‘N Play Zone Using Ubuntu Linux!”, discussing and introducing the concept of a “zone” where laptop (or other) users could plug their units into and have Linux automatically installed upon boot up.
“…It’s a simple 3-step method. Users plug their laptop into one of the [...]

Apr

8

Create a Linux Antivirus Server to Protect eMail – A Brief How to

April 8, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 3 Comments
Posted in How to..., Installation, Linux Projects - Hands On

Last month we posted “Does Ubuntu Linux Really Need Antivirus Software?” Where there was a bit of discussion as to whether Linux needed antivirus software installed.
There were some very informative comments from readers, which showed that in reality it would be very difficult to develop Linux based viruses, and that the real use would be [...]

Apr

7

Recover Your Forgotten Password In Linux.

April 7, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 5 Comments
Posted in Experiences, How to...

Just got another message, this time from Louis. A in Florida. He asks:
“…I have kubuntu installed in my laptop computer, and everything was fine until yesterday, 4/6/08, when I was installing some additional programs from the settings menu. One of the updates that I installed created another user and also gave it admin control!!! It [...]

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 [...]

Mar

28

How to Install VMware in Ubuntu Linux

March 28, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in How to..., Installation, Linux Projects - Hands On

Over the week I received a couple messages asking about VMware installations. While I’m sure there are all sorts of tutorials about this, I thought (since I received questions) that a quick “How to” guide would be helpful to some of you.
What is VMware? It’s a virtual environment that lets you install “guest” operating systems. [...]

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