http://clintisageek.com/ Clint Is A Geek.com » Ubuntu on Dell Inspiron 1501 Gregarius 0.6.1 en http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/10/thanks-r-duthie.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:32:00 -0700 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/10/thanks-r-duthie.html redDEAD
While this blog is no longer updated, please check out my current blog www.ubuntumini.com for your Ubuntu tips, tricks, hacks and tweaks. ]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/03/auto-ndiswrapper.html Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:50:00 -0700 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/03/auto-ndiswrapper.html redDEAD
Auto-NDISwrapper: Linux Wi-Fi as easy as it can get
This program automatically looks at what Wi-Fi card you have, it disables any wireless driver currently installed, fetches the correct Windows driver from the Internet and installs it with NDISwrapper.

You can check out their Launchpad page here

You can download the package here

For help installing a tarball package ]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/03/configure-your-system-with-ubuntu-tweak.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:16:00 -0700 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/03/configure-your-system-with-ubuntu-tweak.html pHreaksYcle
Ubuntu Tweak is an application designed to make configuring Ubuntu easier. It provides many useful desktop and system options that the default desktop environment doesn't easily provide. It also offers easy installation of popular programs and 3rd party repositories. It is only designed for an Ubuntu GNOME Desktop, and is available for both Ubuntu 8.10 and Ubuntu 8.04 but not for the lpia architecture.

Ubuntu Tweak provides system information:

- these screenshots are from my desktop, not my Dell Inspiron 1501.

Easy installation of popular applications & 3rd party repositories:

- I recommend Ubuntu Tweak as the easy and safe way to install OpenOffice 3.0 Wine, Banshee, Mail Notification, Gnome Do and many other programs.

Configuring your startup programs (Autostart):

- Great for stopping unneeded wanted programs from booting at start up. Making your PC boot faster.

System, Gnome & Nautilus Tweaks:


I enjoy using Ubuntu Tweak, even though it is just a graphical user interface for other graphical user interfaces. All these 'tweaks' can be done through Gconf and editing source lists. The advantage of Ubuntu Tweak is that it has all these options together in one place, listed and presented in a easy to understand format. You still can mess up your install or nerf your system if you are not careful.

Installating Ubuntu Tweak
1. Download the lastest version of Ubuntu Tweak
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2. Install the Ubuntu Tweak Repository
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-key adv --recv-keys --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com FE85409EEAB40ECCB65740816AF0E1940624A220- to add the repository key

sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list- to open your repository source list

Add the repository for your version of Ubuntu at the end of your source list
-for Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy heron
deb [ppa.launchpad.net] hardy maindeb-src [ppa.launchpad.net] hardy main- for Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
deb [ppa.launchpad.net] intrepid maindeb-src [ppa.launchpad.net] intrepid main
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get update- to update your sources
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak- to install Ubuntu Tweak
]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/ubuntu-pocket-guide-and-reference.html Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:34:00 -0800 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/ubuntu-pocket-guide-and-reference.html pHreaksYcle www.ubuntupocketguide.com. The book focuses on teaching new users how to navigate Linux and the skills needed to become an expert Ubuntu user. Offering support for both Ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10. I find the pocketbook to be accessible and easy to understand. I am currently making my way through the 150+ pages on solid Ubuntu knowledge.


© Copyright 2008 Keir Thomas.
Ubuntu is a trademark of Canonical Ltd.
Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is not affiliated to Canonical Ltd.

Have a question or problem that this article doesn't cover? Ask our Ubuntu Mini 9 Google Group for help.

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]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/linux-alternative-project.html Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:36:00 -0800 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/linux-alternative-project.html pHreaksYcle The Linux Alternative Project provides a database with the Linux equivalent of many Windows programs.



Whether you recently made the switch or are an old Linux user, the site contains a lot of information and links for software that being actively developed and comparable to some of the Windows applications you are used to using.

Check out The Linux Alternative Project site at [www.linuxalt.com]

Have a question or problem that this article doesn't cover? Ask our Ubuntu Mini 9 Google Group for help.

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]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/two-years-four-releases-later.html Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:59:00 -0800 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/two-years-four-releases-later.html redDEAD


Unfortunately, I am moving on. I sold my Dell 1501 and replaced it with a Dell Mini 9 and a Dell Studio 15. I have been hard at work with www.ubuntumini.com.

I will continue to pay for the domain and publish comments as long as people log on and read.

Thank You,
redDEADresolve

edited by pHreaksYcle ]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/drew-martell.html Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:12:00 -0800 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2009/01/drew-martell.html redDEAD .
Please stop sharing your stupidity here! Running an anti-virus in Win is the only way to go and even that is not guaranteed protection. It's not about knowing what you are doing (and you've already proved you don't) it's just you have been lucky all this time. If you just plug your pen drive on an infected system with Windows it'll pass the virus to your pen drive. And YES, your Win WILL autorun the virus when you plug your pen drive in it, doesn't matter what options you have selected on it. Fact, Windows is full of holes for viruses.
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As for running as root to use VirtualBox. no comments there, this blog itself explains how to use VB as normal user.
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Stop posting man, you're just too f** stupid.

Read the comment thread here ]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2008/11/this-is-why-i-love-microsofts-os.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2008/11/this-is-why-i-love-microsofts-os.html redDEAD [http:--live-antivirus-scan.com] says:" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/3005895142_d94c8b8dac.jpg" />
I don't like it when my PC creahes.

[http:--live-antivirus-scan.com] says:-1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3005060125_685cea08bc.jpg" />
The file has been digitally signed and independently certified as 100% free of spyware, adware and viruses.


After scanning my C:/ drive and my Window files, it reported that I had an IEMonster, Porn Advertiser & Trojan Banker InfoStealer.
I didn't even know I had a C:/ drive or that Microsoft issued Security Warnings to Linux Users.


I feel sorry for people who hit install.

Trust me, that Microsoft certification course you took at the community college/high school only certifies that you can attend a class.

edited by pHreaksYcle ]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2008/11/go-vote-pretty-please.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:51:00 -0800 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2008/11/go-vote-pretty-please.html redDEAD nin.com that sums up what I wanted to write today.

This Tuesday, we will elect the next President of the United States. The result will have great consequences for the nation.

This election offers a choice between two men with dramatically different visions of the future. We have strong feelings about this choice. But we feel even more strongly that all Americans, regardless of political preference, have a stake in the outcome and should vote in this critical election.

This is likely to be a close election. Your vote matters. Please use it and make a difference.


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So dust off your Cheeto stained hands, stop watching internet porn and go vote. I know the sun is a harsh beast, but sacrifices must be made.


edited by pHreaksYcle ]]> http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2008/11/ubuntu-810-intrepid-ibex-starter-guide.html Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:00 -0800 http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2008/11/ubuntu-810-intrepid-ibex-starter-guide.html redDEAD
Every piece of hardware on the Dell 1501 works in Ubuntu, wireless requires setup but it is much less work then a fresh install of Windows XP/Vista. It's not as hard as it looks and everything here is tested and confirmed to work.

Overview of Ubuntu 8.10 on the Dell Inspiron 1501

Using NDISwrapper for wireless
NDISwrapper uses a wireless devices' Windows driver in Linux.

Installing restricted media codecs
This guide will allowing you to play Flash, Java mp3, aac, DVDs ,mp4, avi, wmv and many more formats. It also installs the Microsoft true type fonts for better compatibility with Word documents.

Installing the Medibuntu repository
Medibuntu is a repository of packages that cannot be included into the Ubuntu distribution for legal reasons like copyright, license or patent restrictions. It also includes many popular .debs for ffmpeg encoding, w32codes, skype and google earth.

Installing Wine
Wine is a compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Linux.

Mandx that's the point, everyone should check out our new Blog about running Ubuntu on the Dell Inspiron Mini 9
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