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.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Ubuntu: Removing Black Minimization Lines
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
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
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
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
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
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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
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