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.