Craig's Ubuntu Blog

Installation of Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS 10 easy steps to success

admin — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:50:41 +0000

Found a site of interest - This guide is for installing a new Ubuntu 8.04 desktop system. Offers 10 steps as to setting up Ubuntu. http://www.futuredesktop.org/

Beginners guide to Linux

admin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:27:05 +0000

Found this link, provides extensive inforatmion for those new to linux - http://linuxreviews.org/beginner/

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:19:16 +0000

Well finally got around to installing 8.04 - since it is so hard to find the time to keep these pages up to date with how I have install applications and other - I´ve decided to mainly link to the support pages I have found of use for the particular task.

Basic Samba setup - as you maybe aware samba allows you to share files between 2 computers in this case one operating under windows and the other ubuntu.

http://www.jonathanmoeller.com/screed/?p=181

This is also current - http://www.worklifematters.com.au/craigsblog/article/networking-peer-to-peer-ubuntu-and-windows
General Ubuntu Guide with a wealth of information about configuration, installing, setup etc -

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Hardy

Installing restricted formats so you can play DVD MP3 WMV files etc, This site will walk you through the process -

http://ubuntutip.googlepages.com/home

This blog contains some good information about ubuntu - http://ilikeubuntu.blogspot.com/

Flyback - excellent program for backup your Ubuntu - install instructions -
http://milehighlinux.com/blog/?p=26

No Sound after using flash video on the web - After playing a flash video, the CPU usage will go peak to about 80 percent and remain there until Firefox is closed. Also, while firefox is still open, no other programs will have access to the sound system. Solution - $sudo apt-get install libflash-mozplugin libflashsupport. Full details.

Window boarders go missing - check out these resources -

http://hacktivision.com/index.php/2008/06/07/how-to-enhance-ubuntu-8-04-hardy-heron-e?blog=2

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=487456&page=8

Unbutu - Picture folder

admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:44:12 +0000

Having difficulty in getting the pictures in your “/home/you/Pictures” to work as a screen saver - this might help - discovered the information at - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/772079.html

Have copied japplex directions below (I much appreciate his efforts) -

I have finally worked out how to do this (maybe 4 months late for simo). I believe it is a new ‘feature’ of Gutsy (7.10)

HOW TO:
Open up the .config folder in your home directory
Open for edit the file user-dirs.dirs (you could back up this file just in case)
change the line XDG_PICTURES_DIR= to the location of your pictures.
eg: XDG_PICTURES_DIR=”/home/A_Location /MyCameraPhotosLiveHere”
Save the file
Select Pictures Folder in the screensaver preferences selection list
Test and all should be working.

Creating Your Own Custom Ubuntu 7.10 with Remastersys

admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:46:20 +0000

How to create an Ubuntu backup LiveCD - Ever wish there was an easy way to backup your Ubuntu files and settings to a disc? How about a way to create a LiveCD that features all of the programs you’ve added to your Ubuntu installation? Remastersys is a handy command line utility that lets you create a LiveCD backup of your Ubuntu or Mint Linux system…..

Follow these instructions -

http://blog.carefreesupport.co.uk/blogs/openskies/archive/2007/12/10/how-to-create-an-ubuntu-backup-livecd.aspx

http://www.howtoforge.com/ubuntu-linux-mint-livecd-with-remastersys