Ubuntu Gazette

Hacking Ubuntu to Improve Performance

2007-04-19T23:32:00.000-07:00

ExtremeTech has an article that includes various hacks to boost Ubuntu's performance. They include viewing running processes, identifying resources, finding process startups, tuning kernel parameters, and speeding up boot time.

The article is actually a whole chapter out of the book Hacking Ubuntu: Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations (ExtremeTech)

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Michael Dell's Linux Choice? Ubuntu

2007-04-19T01:00:00.000-07:00

eWeek: Officially, Dell isn't selling pre-installed Linux on its systems yet, but that hasn't stopped CEO and President Michael Dell from running the latest version of Ubuntu Linux on his home laptop.

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Ubuntu 7.04 to Arrive April 19

2007-04-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

eweek: For Linux business users, the most important Linux release of 2007 so far is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. But for most other Linux fans, the upcoming release of Ubuntu Version 7.04 on April 19 demands more attention.

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Dell is going Linux

2007-03-29T22:23:00.000-07:00

In response to a recent public IdeaStorm session where 70% of the people asked for Linux to be pre-installed, Dell will start doing just that. Not sure what distro they are going to use.

via: engadget

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How to Install Ubuntu 6.10 on Virtual PC 2007

2007-03-20T15:27:00.000-07:00

Arcane Code has a handy step by step guide for How to Install Ubuntu 6.1 on VPC 2007

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Linux Optimization Guide

2007-03-20T11:01:00.000-07:00

This is from 2005 but still worth a look.

IDABC: Tom Adelstein, author of the open source information website Linux Journal has published a guide with the intention to provide information how to increase the desktop performance of Linux based systems. The first part of his guide, entitled Linux in Government: Optimizing Desktop Performance, shows the required steps to tweak the memory as well as the hard disk access

Linux Journal story: Linux in Government: Optimizing Desktop Performance: Part 1

Linux Journal story: Linux in Government: Optimizing Desktop Performance: Part 2

Linux Journal story: Linux in Government: Optimizing Desktop Performance: Part 3

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Red Hat Plans Linux Desktop Offering 'for the Masses'

2007-03-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

eWeek: The move is designed in part to compete with Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 platform, which includes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, which were released in July 2006. "As we move out with this new desktop strategy, which we will announce sometime over the next few months, ...

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Linux Sound in Virtual PC 2007

2007-03-17T10:33:00.000-07:00

Handy how-to on getting sound to work in Virtual PC 2007: Linux Sound in Virtual PC 2007

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Manually fixing Ubuntu Edgy timezone file

2007-03-14T22:35:00.000-07:00

Manually fixing Ubuntu Edgy timezone file (my laptop didn’t update)
By Erik
Even though most articles indicate that Ubuntu Edgy should have automatically patched itself with updated timezone files, my laptop (and apparently a few others didn’t get the update either.)

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Why Ubuntu isn’t mainstream yet

2007-03-11T23:00:00.000-07:00

Why Ubuntu isn’t mainstream yet
By Jaffer
I’ve been using Fedora for about 8-9 months at work and have recently moved from XP to Ubuntu on my home machine as well. My reason was that to check out something new (and free) before I decide to dish out cash for Vista and a system ...

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Four weeks with Ubuntu Linux on the desktop. Part 1: Switching is hard

2007-03-11T22:58:00.000-07:00

Four weeks with Ubuntu Linux on the desktop. Part 1: Switching is hard
By John
On January 30th I decided to try Ubuntu Linux as my primary desktop. Linux comes in a variety of “flavors” called distributions, each with slightly different features but all based on the free Linux operating system. ...

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HOW-TO: Install Macromedia Dreamweaver on Ubuntu w/ pics!

2007-03-11T22:56:00.000-07:00

HOW-TO: Install Macromedia Dreamweaver on Ubuntu w/ pics!

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Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007

2007-03-06T17:30:00.000-08:00

Ubuntu on Microsoft Virtual PC Works Like a Charm
By Eddie Awad
I just want to share with you my success in running Ubuntu as a guest OS on Vista. No, I did not use VMware. I used (the free) Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. I also successfully installed Oracle Database 10g Express Edition on Ubuntu. ...

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Bluetooth on Ubuntu

2007-03-05T21:10:00.000-08:00

Bluetooth on Ubuntu - A pleasant surprise
By Jaffer
When I ditched my Windows XP for Ubuntu Edgy Elf last month, Bluetooth connectivity between my PC and my cell phone was the only task I wasn’t sure my Ubuntu machine would be able to perform as easily as my Windows machine did. ...

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30 Days with Linux

2007-03-05T21:09:00.000-08:00

[H]Consumer spent 30 days using nothing but Ubuntu Linux to find out if this is truly a viable alternative for the consumer. Linux has indeed become much more than the "Programmer's OS."

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Setting up Ubuntu on a ThinkPad

2007-03-04T22:34:00.000-08:00

Setting up Ubuntu (on a ThinkPad)
By justin
Goto System > Preferences > Keyboard > Layout Options > Ctrl Key Positions and select “Make CapsLock an additional Ctrl.” Then read: Adventures in Linux with Ubuntu. Everything else is just software and a lifetime of learning.

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What you should know about switching to Ubuntu from Windows

2007-03-04T22:32:00.000-08:00

What you should know about switching to Ubuntu from Windows
By schestowitz
The Windows camp makes the idea seem absurd, and the Ubuntu camp is full of people talking about things you've never heard of. Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Ubuntu windows switch learning curve myth.

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Ubuntu ultimate gamer edition

2007-03-04T22:30:00.000-08:00

ubuntu-ultimate-gamers.iso Now Available at LinuxTracker.org
Ubuntu Ultimate Edition: the best Ultimate to this date!Due to the popularity of Ubuntu Christmas Edition (~15000 downloads in 2 weeks) 1.2 has seen over 50000 in 3 days. I have decided to make another distro I'm calling "Ubuntu ...

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Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Herd 5 Released

2007-03-02T21:32:00.000-08:00

Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Herd 5 Released
The last herd release before the beta release for Ubuntu's Feisty Fawn is out!This is a development release so users are encouraged to NOT use this as their main OS install.If you think Ubuntu has bugs, this is the perfect time to ...

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Install Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 in Ubuntu

2007-03-02T21:31:00.000-08:00

Install Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 in Ubuntu
Oracle Application Server 10g offers a comprehensive solution for developing, integrating, and deploying your enterprise’s applications, portals, and Web services. Based on a powerful and scalable J2EE server, Oracle Application Server 10g provides complete business integration and business intelligence suites, and best-of-breed portal software.

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All About Wine: Run Windows Apps Under Linux

2007-03-02T21:29:00.000-08:00

All About Wine: Run Windows Apps Under Linux
PC World - USA
Open a Terminal window (on my Ubuntu Edgy Eft desktop, I select Applications, Accessories, Terminal), type wine , and press Enter. If the response includes ...

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System 76 unveils Ubuntu-powered Darter ultraportable series

2007-02-06T06:44:00.000-08:00

System 76 unveils Ubuntu-powered Darter ultraportable series
engadget, CA
It looks like the barrage of Vista-equipped laptops has subsided just a bit, which means it's the perfect time for System 76 to bust out a new Ubuntu Linux ...

Car rental agency modernizes servers, Linux software

2007-02-05T20:57:00.000-08:00

Car rental agency modernizes servers, Linux software
Computerworld, MA
"In doing so we looked at Solutions First and one of its recommendations was to move away from Red Hat to Ubuntu Linux, which we did." ...

Sorry, just testing.

2007-02-03T03:02:00.000-08:00

Sorry, just testing.

Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Herd 3 Released

2007-02-02T13:18:00.000-08:00

Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Herd 3 Released
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