May

23

How to Get Network and Video Working in Shuttle Computers.

May 23, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in How to..., Installation

Just a quick afterthought to my last post, if you are trying the get the integrated ethernet network card and the integrated (nvidia) video working in your Shuttle based hardware (specifically Shuttle SN68SG2), there is an easy (and fast) solution here:

May

5

Automate Your Web Site Backup!

May 5, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 10 Comments
Posted in How to..., Installation, Linux Projects - Hands On

During the weekend (Saturday), UbuntuLinuxHelp was down for almost 12 hours. Fortunately the hosting provider had data backups and there was no data loss. In any event, I also keep backups, so the added redundancy helps to protect the content. Up to now, the server has been configured to create a daily backup of databases [...]

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 [...]

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