Apr
15
Linux is Good for the Elderly
April 15, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 15 Comments
Posted in Editorials
Some time ago, my father switched to Linux (Ubuntu). I think in some of the contributing factor to his switching was my excitement. I remember when I first tried Linux, it was an earlier version of Red Hat (with the blue install screens). At that time it was a real pain in the behind, and [...]
Apr
7
Recover Your Forgotten Password In Linux.
April 7, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 5 Comments
Posted in Editorials, 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!!! [...]
Apr
7
Switching From XP to Linux – Should You?
April 7, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 9 Comments
Posted in Applications, Editorials, How To
A question from John.P in Texas: “…About the poll called “Are you considering a switch from Windows to Linux?” I see that almost 47% of visitors say “Yes” (so did I). I am an XP user and was wondering if you can post a short note for advice about switching to Linux?…” What’s surprising, is [...]
Apr
5
Forced File System Check After 30 Boot Ups – How to Improve it.
April 5, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 28 Comments
Posted in Editorials, How To
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 [...]
Apr
1
Hot News – Ubuntu Linux Has Been Bought Out by the Big “M”!
April 1, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 12 Comments
Posted in Editorials
In an unprecedented move, Microsoft Corp. has acquired all rights to the Ubuntu Linux operating system (OS). The announcement came after numerous series of private negotiation meetings. Several open source communities have already expressed stunned acceptance of the move that is sure to redefine the role of [Ubuntu] Linux in the consumer market. Or as [...]
