Ubuntu
How to Automatically Install the Newest Version of Firefox in Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope
by Evan Wondrasek on September 9, 2009
It can take quite a while for updated versions of software to make it to Ubuntu’s illustrious software repository (the software must be customized and approved before it can be listed) – which has left Firefox users hanging for months waiting for it to be updated to version 3.5+. Mozilla doesn’t offer the easy-to-use .deb installer for Firefox, so in this guide I’ll show you... [Read More]
How To: Try Ubuntu Using Wubi
by Reis Pritchard on May 31, 2009
Many people are interested in trying Ubuntu – a popular Linux distribution – but are unfamiliar with terms such as “partition” and “dual-boot” and how to perform those actions on their systems. Although partitioning a drive is reasonably simple, it’s not always the best or easiest choice to make when deciding to install Ubuntu on your PC. Wubi Installer is an... [Read More]
How To: Add Panels (Toolbars) to a Secondary Display in Ubuntu 9.04
by Evan Wondrasek on April 26, 2009
If you’re using multiple monitors in Ubuntu, you may find it frustrating that the Panels (Windows users will recognize these as toolbars) are only available on your primary display. This means that if you’re working with applications on a secondary monitor, you have to look back to your primary to do any application switching, as shown below: Adding panels to a secondary monitor is not... [Read More]
How To: Install Adobe AIR in Ubuntu 9.04
by Evan Wondrasek on April 25, 2009
Adobe AIR is a platform that allows software developers to build rich Internet applications that run outside the browser on multiple operating systems. A few examples of applications that are based on the Adobe AIR platform are Twhirl and TweetDeck. To install Adobe AIR in Ubuntu: Navigate to http://get.adobe.com/air/ and click the “Download Now” button. Open Terminal (under Applications... [Read More]
How To: Install and Configure Nvidia Drivers in Ubuntu 9.04
by Evan Wondrasek on April 24, 2009
Although Ubuntu has fantastic driver support in recent editions, I had some initial difficulty getting the Nvidia graphics drivers (for my GeForce 8600GT) properly installed and configured in Ubuntu 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope”. The built-in video drivers supported multiple monitors, but I was only able to drag windows halfway across the secondary monitor before they would become “stuck”. ... [Read More]
Ubuntu 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope” Released
by Evan Wondrasek on April 23, 2009
Ubuntu – currently the world’s most popular Linux distribution – released it’s newest version today named “Jaunty Jackalope” which offers some major improvements over previous versions. Available in desktop, server, and netbook editions, Ubuntu 9.04 offers faster boot-up times (23 seconds on a solid state drive!), better device compatibility, and new software such... [Read More]
