Mar

14

Creating a Linux Terminal Media Server for Your Home PC’s

March 14, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 1 Comment
Posted in Hands On, How To

It seems we always need to update our PC hardware at one point or another, to keep abreast of the increasing demands that current software makes of our computers. If like me, you hate to lose the use of older PC’s, you may store them away for “later” projects. When I was a heavier Windows [...]

Mar

12

Make Your Own Plug ‘N Play Zone Using Ubuntu Linux!

March 12, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 26 Comments
Posted in Applications, Hands On, How To

One of the things I dislike is reinstalling any operating system over, and over, and over again. After a while it becomes boring and inconvenient when you’ve a hot idea you want to try out. One of the things I enjoy doing (and I’ve posted several ideas or projects), is to try out new ways, [...]

Mar

5

Adobe Flash on Firefox 3 Beta

March 5, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 10 Comments
Posted in Applications, How To

Just a quick post here… I installed the Firefox 3 Beta (Version 3.0b3 as of this post) on my Ubuntu Box and… damn… Flash is not working again! http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html It’s a quick(er) fix though (Firefox just needs the link to flash plugin): sudo ln -s /usr/lib/firefox/plugins/flashplugin-alternative.so /usr/lib/firefox-3.0b3/plugins/flashplugin-alternative.so ** For those who did not install Flash [...]

Mar

4

Does Ubuntu Linux Really Need Antivirus Software?

March 4, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 82 Comments
Posted in Applications, Editorials, How To

One of the people who switched to Ubuntu Linux recently, phoned me asking what kind of antivirus they should have installed. Quite frankly, I’ve never given that a thought. I’ve used Ubuntu for some time and have never had any virus issues, ever. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting that Linux is impervious to [...]

Feb

26

Linux Driver for Quickcam USB cameras – Logitech Quickcam Fusion

February 26, 2008 | By: UbuntuLinuxHelp | 9 Comments
Posted in How To

I just inherited a Logitech Quickcam Fusion, but where the heck are the drivers? I took a look at the Logitech site… and asked the same question. (Sidenote: Logitech, you need to get your act together. Where are your Linux drivers?). Needless to say Ekiga could not use the cam. After much hair pulling, nashing [...]

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