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Monthly Archives: May 2007
Starting applications at boot in Ubuntu
Ubuntu lacks a startup application folder which enables you to add an application link which would start up automatically on login. Instead you can run this command to add your preferred applications: gnome-session-properties It is also available from System > … Continue reading
Running Pidgin in Ubuntu
There were initial issues and people were recommending waiting for Pidgin to get included in the official repositories… However, the version I found here works perfectly on Ubuntu. It installs along with Gaim and imports all the required settings. Looks … Continue reading
How to run Restricted Formats in Ubuntu
Automatix works of course. But this is supposed to be the official guide!
Airtel Broadband hate Ubuntu users?
For the zillionth time today I faced problem accessible Ubuntu servers while using Synaptics. Especially these two servers: US.ARCHIVE.UBUNTU.COM ARCHIVE.UBUNTU.COM
Ubuntu on my car?
So, I have finally received my ‘free’ Ubuntu CDs. The CDs came along with four stickers. One of which is definitely going on my Car. I hope it brings my car some good karma. The rattling is becoming unbearable!
How to get Flash working in Opera in Ubuntu
The process has been hit and trial for me. But this guide definitely works for me. Is quite complicated which makes me think that Opera should have a dedicated section with all the related links and information on their own … Continue reading
Better looking Firefox in Ubuntu
Here are some command line steps to improve the looks of web control in Gnome Ubuntu: sudo su wget http://users.tkk.fi/~otsaloma/art/firefox-form-widgets.tar.gz tar -xvzf firefox-form-widgets.tar.gz cp /usr/lib/mozilla-firefox/res/forms.css /usr/lib/mozilla-firefox/res/forms.css.bak cat firefox-form-widgets/res/forms-extra.css | sudo tee –append /usr/lib/mozilla-firefox/res/forms.css > /dev/null cp -r firefox-form-widgets/res/form-widgets /usr/lib/mozilla-firefox/res rm … Continue reading
MTR command in Ubuntu Linux
MTR Very usable. Acts as a combination of the ping and traceroute command. Incidentally Ubuntu seems to be missing the traceroute command in default installation. At least it was not installed on mine.