Feb
22
Update Gimp in Ubuntu Hardy 8.04 – The Fast Way
February 22, 2009 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 7 Comments
Posted in How To
I recently reinstalled Ubuntu Linux (8.04 - Hardy Heron) and wanted to update my version of Gimp to the latest. Unfortunately 'sudo aptitude install gimp' in a terminal simply does not do the trick. Why? Because the latest version is not in the repositories. Hopefully this short post will help some of you avoid a lengthy search with "trial and error" to get a newer version of Gimp working.
I spent several hours this weekend trying to find a solution. Initially the closest I got was found at Tombuntu's post "Install GIMP 2.6 in Ubuntu 8.04", which pointed me to the .deb packages getdeb.net/app/Gimp. I then proceeded to use Tombuntu's guide, however that did not work as I ran into some issues:
- libbabl-0.0-0_0.0.22-1~getdeb1_amd64.deb
- libgegl-0.0-0_0.0.18-1~getdeb1_amd64.deb
- libgimp2.0_2.6.2-1~getdeb1_amd64.deb
- gimp-data_2.6.2-1~getdeb1_all.deb
- gimp_2.6.2-1~getdeb1_amd64.deb
Side note: As some of you may realize above, I downloaded the 64bit versions as my system uses a 64bit processor and therefore has the 64bit Ubuntu Linux 8.04 version installed
Two issues (errors) occurred: Read more
Feb
14
Enable 5.1 Surround Sound on Linux – Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy
February 14, 2009 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 24 Comments
Posted in How To
Unfortunately, I recently had to convert my last Windows box to Linux. I used the Windows (WinXP Pro) based box primarily for graphic editing and video creation. However, I got to the stage where I just could not turn it on anymore as it kept displaying the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) every time I tried to boot. Fortunately I had backups of all my data, so data loss was not an issue. It was interesting to note that the MFT was corrupt and so was its mirror.
Initially, I decided to move up to Ubuntu 8.10 - But, the networking does not work. The network cards were detected and installed, DHCP even leased an IP address to the active card (which I could see in the router status), but alas, networking did not work. So, I simply went back to Hardy 8.04.
Some time ago I wrote a post about Read more
Feb
2
Howto – Easily Install 9 Really Nice Ubuntu themes
February 2, 2009 | By: Vadim Peretokin | 19 Comments
Posted in How To
The author of the ZgegBlog posted some really nice themes, but unfortunately the instructions are French-only - so here I've provided an English set of instruction on how to get them.
Add the repository to your Software Sources
By adding the repository, you'll be able to easily install all of the themes, and be notified of when there are updates available.
So lets get on with it - go to System→Administration→Software Sources, and click on the Third-Party Software tab. Then, click on Add, and paste one of the following italized lines depending on which Ubuntu version you're on:
Ubuntu 8.10: deb http://debian.vogelweith.com/ intrepid zgegthemes # Themes of ZgegBlog
Ubuntu 8.04: deb hardy http://debian.vogelweith.com/ zgegthemes # Themes of ZgegBlog
After that, click on Add Source, Close, and Reload.
Install the themes
Now, just Read more
Jan
14
Help – Assistance Requested – Please
January 14, 2009 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 3 Comments
Posted in Editorials
As some of you (regular readers) may be aware, I am having difficulty getting this blog updated as regularly as I (and many of you) would like. Personally it makes me feel guilty. In great part the difficulty is a result of dividing my time between work (another blog) and contractual projects for clients.
This post is an open call to everyone and anyone interested in collaborating (or for that matter any idea) on the Ubuntu Linux Help blog. This could range from content creation to pretty much any idea you may wish to propose.
For anyone interested, please contact me via the Contact page or comment on this post.
Above all.. Thank you! :)
Nov
20
Linux Commands to Avoid
November 20, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 5 Comments
Posted in Editorials
Ouch!?
I received a message from another reader (with a link) that outlined some of the commands that can kill your Linux box. Most of us know about rm -rf /, that it will delete all the files in root (recursively).
But did you know about :(){:|:&};: or mv /home/yourhomedirectory/* /dev/null for example? I didn't and DO NOT run any of those commands. Doing so WILL destroy your system and cause you to lose data. I tried them on a test box (that had no valuable or important files on it), I have here (just to see), and believe the box did get mashed and I had to restore the image (or just reinstall from scratch).
Just thought I'd throw out that message to those who don't know. To find out other commands and read what the above ones actually go, just visit the link I got sent called "The 7 Deadly Linux Commands".
You'll probably be glad you read it.
Cheers!
:)
