Sunday, July 5, 2009

Ubuntu: Removing Black Minimization Lines

There is a default minimization animation in Ubuntu that uses black lines that move towards the window's place in the window list. Many people, like myself, find this animation annoying. This tutorial shows you how to disable it.
Your windows will change to wire frame as you move them around the screen once you perform this tutorial.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Live Linux USB Flash Drive - UNetBootin - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

This works on Windows & Linux.
How to make live linux usb drive instead of wasting cds to try new distro (works for SD card or External HD also). Make sure ur computer can boot from USB. Requirements
1. Get UNetbootin
2. Get Linux Distro of Choice
3. Need Usb drive, or SD card or HDD
4. Format to Fat32 Partition

Friday, July 3, 2009

Formatting Partitions With GParted - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

How to format partitions on hard drives, flash drives etc. using GParted software.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

HowTo to install DirectX 9 in Wine on Linux

HowTo to install DirectX 9 on Linux. Download the Directx march vers.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Getting Started With AIR on Linux

In this tutorial Mike Chambers explains the basics of how to get setup with AIR on Linux.

Sorry, previous time video wasn't embedded correctly, fixed this.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Accessing USB in a virtual machine with Virtualbox (Ubuntu)

This is a tutorial showing an alternative to accessing usb in a virtual machine using virtualbox if all else fails. Host operating system is Ubuntu Hardy 8.04.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

GoblinX's Gslapt Video Tutor

The following video helps you understand howto use Gslapt to install, upgrade or remove applications on your installed GoblinX (Slackware) system.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Linux HOWTO #7: Remote Graphical App Deployment with NX

The X Window System is a magnificent platform for many uses, but using it to run an application over a slow network is nearly impossible. This is an introduction to NX, a technology that makes remote applications fly even over commodity internet.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Linux HOWTO #6: Get Your Webcam Working With GSPCA

Webcams are notorious for their lack of support under Linux. But thanks to GSPCA, many webcams now have functional V4L drivers. This tutorial covers the building, installation, and configuration of the GSPCA drivers, including how to adjust color balance and brightness directly at the kernel module level.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

File Compression Zip 7z 7zip - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

File compression usage basics.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Simple Terminal Commands on Ubuntu

A simple video showing a very small number of handy commands that can be used in the Bash shell.

Commands covered:
pwd - print working directory
cd - change directory
ls - list files and folders
mkdir - create a directory/folder
rmdir - delete a directory/folder
touch - create a file
cat - view the contents of a file
rm - remove a file

Monday, April 13, 2009

Vim/Vi video tutorial

Vim is a free and open source editor. Decision Science News has created a vi and vim video tutorial for absolute beginners.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

SSH Key Authentication

Linux based tutorial on SSH Key Generation for authentication.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Download & Auto Convert Youtube Vid - PyTube - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

as easy as pasting in the video link and your done. So simple.
pyTube: http://getdeb.net/app/PyTube
mediubuntu repo: http://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Howto: Debian Linux Kernel Compilation, Part 4

Fourth video of the four part series about kernel compilation.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Howto: Debian Linux Kernel Compilation, Part 3

Third video in the four part miniseries about compiling a kernel.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Howto: Debian Linux Kernel Compilation, Part 2

Four part miniseries on compiling a new kernel.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Howto: Debian Linux Kernel Compilation, Part 1

A four part miniseries on compiling a new kernel in a debian-based distro.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Force Install 32bit Apps on 64bit System - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

32bit force install on 64bit OS.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Auto Mount NTFS Drives - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

mount drives on startup. still a few bugs with external ntfs, I've experience after like an hour or two. Doesnt seem to like the external drives after that point. But in the begining is all works fine. Thats just my system might be different for u.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Convert PNG to JPEG w/ Terminal - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

require: Imagemagick installed

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Mount Drives - Storage Device Manager - Ubuntu linux 8.04

mount with gui, more user friendly

Saturday, February 28, 2009

gTwitter

How to install and use gTwitter, Linux desktop tool for Twitter web service.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Customize Ubuntu Login and Theme

How to customize your Ubuntu installation.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

UbunTips: K3B Disc Burning Suite

Today I show you how to use the K3B disc burning suite in Ubuntu.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

UbunTips: Rhythmbox Media Player

Today I show you the Rhythmbox media player and it's many features.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

File Management Options - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

change file folder options or default apps launcher

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Adding Repositories aka Source List - Ubuntu Linux 8.04

3 ways to add Repositories, from Terminal, gedit and Gui.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Oracle Client v10.2, PHP5 and OCI8 on Ubuntu HOW-TO Install

HOW-TO Install PHP5, Oracle Client v10.2 and OCI8 on Ubuntu 8.04.1 Server Linux - full tutorial and high resolution video

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Linux HOWTO: Video Editing Magic with ffmpeg

Linux Journal Presents:
Non-linear video editing tools are great, but they're not always the best tool for the job. This is where a powerful tool like ffmpeg becomes useful. This tutorial covers the basics of transcoding video, as well as more advanced tricks like creating animations, screen captures, and slow motion effects.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

LINUX video capture - KINO Tutorial

For those who are set up for digital video, here's a little tutorial on how to use Kino to get your footage ready to edit in Cinelerra! Next tutorial (who knows when... hopefully soon) will be downloading, compiling and installing Cinelerra!
Make sure to check out this link for a good basic overview of Cinelerra:
http://www.truveo.com/Cinelerra-Tutorials-The-Source/id/233194000