A Guide to Choosing your Linux Distribution
If, like myself, you have decided that you want a change from expensive, high maintenance computing, or you simply wish to sample the delights of open source computing, then one of the … read more →
Linux Desktop Environments
Introduction In a world in which desktop environments have become an everyday feature on computers, a user migrating to the world of Linux from one of the two larger operating systems, Microsoft … read more →
How To: Installing Fonts in Linux Mint/Ubuntu
Most Linux distributions only come with a few installed system fonts for you to use. But what if you need to use a fancy font for a birthday invitation? Or you are … read more →
Ultra light PCs – Cotton Candy and Rasberry Pi
It’s been an interesting week for enthusiasts who prefer ultra-compact PCs. FXI Technologies Inc, have recently announced the launch of the Cotton Candy ultra-compact PC. Cotton Candy is a PC the size of a … read more →
Linux and Manual Partitioning
Introduction This is a general tutorial to Linux installation and partitioning and is meant as a guide only. In this guide I will show you how to install and partition a Linux … read more →
Going Beyond a Linux Install
“Great, I have Linux installed and it looks really cool, but what do I do now? I don’t know how to install programs or even how to make my dual monitor setup … read more →
How to Install Ubuntu
What you need: A CD burner or DVD burner A blank CD [700mb] or a blank DVD A copy of ImgBurn (Download and Install instructions are found in this article) A copy … read more →
Linux: A Primer Part I: Window Managers and the Interface
So, let’s say that after an extended period of time using the industry standard in computer interfaces, Windows, you’ve grown tired of it for one reason or another. Maybe it’s the appearance, … read more →
How to configure GRUB Bootloader in Mint Linux/Ubuntu
Open the terminal (Applications>Accessories>Terminal). The first thing to do is make a backup of GRUB settings before modifying anything. To do that, in the terminal type: sudo cp /boot/grub/menu.lst /boot/grub/menu.lst_backup Next open … read more →
How to restore the Vista bootloader from GRUB
This tutorial is for restoring the Windows Vista Bootloader. It is mainly aimed at those dual booting Vista who want to remove a Linux GRUB bootloader after formatting/removing a linux partition. First … read more →