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How to install Skype in Ubuntu 11.04 PDF Print E-mail
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Linux / Unix - Ubuntu
Friday, 21 January 2011 11:00

 

 

Skype is not available in the official partner repository of Ubuntu 11.04. So you have to dowload and install it seperately.

Installing Skype using command line.

Last Updated on Friday, 04 February 2011 10:29
 
7 torrent clients worth trying in 2011. PDF Print E-mail
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Linux / Unix - Ubuntu
Tuesday, 28 December 2010 12:13

This list is compiled based on user feedback and functionalities.  If you are looking for a torrent client which is less resource hungry, gives top speed, has lots of speed then rtorrent is the one you are looking for. If you are a newbie and dont want to play with configurations then deluge is the best bet. If you are obsessed with good looks are doesnt have a freesoftware ideology to guide you the vuze suites you. If you are looking for a truly light weight GUI then you have to check out bittornado. Read on to find more
Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 December 2010 13:20
 
Debian Squeeze to come with completely free kernel PDF Print E-mail
Linux / Unix - Debain
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 18:38

 


 

For newbies its a bad news, since they have to compile new drivers but for free software supporters it a big news. One of the most popular GNU/Linux distribution is coming out with a completely free kernel. For users who are forced to install non-free ones because of the non existence of free ones, Debian will be providing a non-free section. But this comes with lesser support as the source code is not available.

 
Top Gnome themes - December PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 13 December 2010 20:23

 


 

Top 5 GNOME themes are listed here. Once you have downloaded the file rightclick at desktop and click on Change Desktop Background Option. Then select Theme tab and click on Install option to select the downloaded file. This option accepts theme packages. Most of the files we download are of this type. Some times downloaded file containsmany other compressed files. If so, extract it and select the appropriate file.

Last Updated on Monday, 13 December 2010 21:21
 
Spice up your desktop with Gnome Colors PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010 07:42

Gnome Colors is an indipendent project aimed at providing more eye candy to the Gnome desktop. It is mainly aimed at color customization of themes, icons, GDM logins and splash screens. The even full color-schemes available are; Brave (Blue), Human (Orange), Wine (Red), Noble (Purple), Wise (Green), Dust (Chocolate) and Illustrious (Pink).GNOME-Colors is mostly inspired/based on Tango, GNOME, Elementary, Tango-Generator and many other open-source projects.
Last Updated on Sunday, 28 November 2010 11:27
 
Configure Ubuntu to open Applications Menu with Windows Key PDF Print E-mail
Linux / Unix - Ubuntu
Thursday, 21 October 2010 12:07

 


 

Almost all keybords have a windows key in it. This windows key is used to open start menu, if you are using windows operating system. You can configure your Ubuntu so that your applications menu can be opened using this windows key. Use the following command in Ubuntu to enable this function.

 $ gconftool-2 –set /apps/metacity/global_keybindings/panel_main_menu –type string “Super_L”

 
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