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  • CentOS: How to set font size/ resolution on main console


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    Hi All, I use CentOS and i need to set resolution or font size so that i can see more lines of logs at a time on the main console of my CentOS box. Thanks,
    3 hours ago

  • Where is the Linux desktop going?


    Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.com — Authority Authority: 460
    Cyber Cynic: "While I like the Linux desktop a lot, I dont pretend that its that popular. Thats why I found it fascinating that, despite everything Microsoft has been able to throw at it, desktop Linux still managed to claim 32% of the netbook market."
    20 hours ago

  • Remote X.org server as external display to the local server


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    Hello reader. Some time ago, Ive bought a new laptop, since video chip on my previous one had burnt. But despite that, I decided to fix it, and now I have two working laptops. So, to make my money for the new laptop not wasted, I want to use the old laptop somehow to my advantage. And one little idea that came in my ...
    1 day ago

  • lightning vs zimbra


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    Hallo, Im trying to get a useful setup with zimbra calendar and lightning. Let alone why lightning cant work reliably with zimbra but why the heck lightning notifies me about past events when I have switched off this feature from config ("show missed alarms" is off)? My next step after months of pain is to write a ...
    4 days ago

  • Distribution Release: SimplyMEPIS 8.0.12


    Linux/Unix News - motd.ambians.com — Authority Authority: 460
    Warren Woodford has announced the release of SimplyMEPIS 8.0.12, a maintenance update of the beginner-friendly, Debian-based desktop Linux distribution: "MEPIS LLC has released SimplyMEPIS 8.0.12, an update to the community edition of MEPIS 8.0. SimplyMEPIS 8.0 uses a Debian Lenny stable foundation enhanced with a ...
    5 days ago

  • grub 2 password


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    I cant seem to find any documentation on Grub2. Does Grub2 still has a "lock" feature? I looked everywhere, but I cant find this information. Im not going to rely on the bios password to lock the machine down. This is ridiculous. Am I better off going back to the grub legacy? Thanks
    5 days ago

  • Quick tips for NVIDIA and ATI graphics configuration repairs on Ubuntu


    tail -f findings.out — Authority Authority: 103
    While graphics card and display configuration on Ubuntu has come a long way from the days of always having to edit xorg.conf by hand, I still run into issues now and again. I almost never have problems any more when setting up a new system. But changing cards in an existing system is another story, especially if ...
    6 days ago

  • halevt run as init script doesnt mount for users


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    I run halevt as a user, everything is good, I get a mount point, I can access the device, etc. It would be nice to run it as a service using the halevt init script, but in that case, the device doesnt get a mount point, and the user doesnt have access to the device. Is there anyway to make this work for the user who ...
    6 days ago

  • Can I get Kubuntu to retain my Display resolution and Font Settings after rebooting?


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    Can I get Kubuntu to retain my Display resolution and Font Settings after rebooting? TIA
    6 days ago

  • How can I run this .deb file: install_flash_player_10_linux.deb


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    How can I run this .deb file: install_flash_player_10_linux.deb I have Kubuntu. TIA
    6 days ago

  • Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase: Set 66


    Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Authority Authority: 131
    Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree ) | Download PC Maintenance Handbook A collection of desktop wallpapers for Windows, OS X, and Linux. If you have wallpapers you’ve made yourself or if you have any suggestions, leave them in the comments or contact me . (...) Read the rest of Free Desktop Wallpaper ...
    6 days ago

  • Linux Gui with Xming


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    Hi All, I am connecting to a LINUX box using putty from a windows box(ssh connection). I have Xming installed in my machine..my aim is to have GUI for linux. then i have exported the display like below. export DISPLAY=my windows machineip:0.0 Next step is in the linux box i ll execute a script which will pop ...
    1 week ago

  • 5 Reasons why Ubuntu 9.10 is better than Windows 7


    Computerworld Blogs — Authority Authority: 514
    The newest desktop Linux vs. the newest Windows and the winner is... read more
    1 week ago

  • Ripping Music From CD @ 320KBPS?


    LinuxQuestions.org — Authority Authority: 176
    I am wondering if its possible to rip music from my legally purchased CDs as MP3 and encode them at 320 KBPS quality? I have not done this before on Linux and was wondering if you had any suggestions? Thanks!
    1 week ago

  • No open-source Skype ... yet


    Computerworld Blogs — Authority Authority: 514
    The popular Internet voice program Skype is not going open source real soon, but, it is on its way. read more
    1 week ago

  • Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala now available


    Mobilewhack.com — Authority Authority: 642
    Linux heads will be happy to hear that Ubuntu version 9.10 has been released to the public. This build is entitled Karmic Koala and will feature a faster boot sequence, updated audio framework and an all new Software Center that will make it easier to add/remove applications.The developers have said this build makes ...
    1 week ago

  • Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches


    Open Source — Authority Authority: 585
    Ubuntu 9:10, known as Karmic Koala, has officially been launched at Ubuntu . Correction The original story incorrectly identified reviews for the release candidate of Ubuntu 9.10 as being for the final version of Ubuntu 9.10. It comes in desktop and server editions, which have been getting wildly different ...
    1 week ago

  • Dual-Booting Linux And Windows: Easier Said than Done


    Linux/Unix News - motd.ambians.com — Authority Authority: 460
    Datamation: "Dual-booting with Windows and desktop Linux is a snap to do. This statement is at best a half-truth as it really depends on the skill set of the person trying to install Linux along side Windows. Despite this, I hear people stating this as a fact nearly everyday. Drives me bananas."
    1 week ago

  • Dual-Booting Linux And Windows: Easier Said than Done


    Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.com — Authority Authority: 460
    Datamation: "Dual-booting with Windows and desktop Linux is a snap to do. This statement is at best a half-truth as it really depends on the skill set of the person trying to install Linux along side Windows. Despite this, I hear people stating this as a fact nearly everyday. Drives me bananas."
    1 week ago

  • Ubuntu Linux 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Review


    Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.com — Authority Authority: 460
    Desktop Linux Reviews: "Ubuntu Linux 9.10 is a Live CD release so you dont need to install it to check it out. Just download it and then boot into the CD and you can experience it on your system."
    1 week ago

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