Aug
8
The Best 10 Minute, Effective Desktop Firewall Installation for Ubuntu Linux
August 8, 2007 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Applications, Hands On, How To
I had an interesting conversation yesterday about keeping your computer safe on the Internet. One of the issues raised was that Ubuntu was not as safe as Windows, because there was no Firewall software like Zonealarm; and instead Linux Ubuntu users had to install a separate physical firewall. “That is just not true!” Although I [...]
Jul
27
Setting up instant messaging with Ubuntu
July 27, 2007 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Applications, Videos
[coolplayer width="340" height="260"] Instant Messaging in Ubuntu [/coolplayer] This video is a quick primer on how to use Gaim with Ubuntu. If you’re not familiar with Gaim, it’s an application which enables you to connect to friends and colleagues using the chat/instant messaging protocols, such as MSN, ICQ, IRC and Yahoo, all in one program. [...]
Jul
27
Configuring OpenOffice for Microsoft extensions
July 27, 2007 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Applications, Videos
[coolplayer width="340" height="260"] Microsoft Extensions in OpenOffice [/coolplayer] Also, for those of you interested in using your Microsoft core fonts, here’s an easy way to install them… Open a terminal and type the following command: sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts and follow any prompts if given. Easy to do!
Jul
27
Adding and Removing Applications in Ubuntu Linux 7.04
July 27, 2007 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | Leave a Comment
Posted in Applications, Videos
[coolplayer width="340" height="260"] Add/Remove Software in Ubuntu 7.04 [/coolplayer] Adding and removing applications using Ubuntu Linux v7.04 from PCMechTV In Ubuntu 7.10 you can do the same as in the video (for Ubuntu 7.04) by using the Synaptic package manager. You can find Synaptic in the “System” toolbar menu option. One thing of importance is [...]
