How to install SongBird in Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
ubuntu tutorials
24 January 2009 00:01
SongBird is a great open-source music player powered by Mozilla. You can customize SongBird just like in Winamp with skins and addons.
One of the greatest addons contain support for iPods and last.fm scroobling
How to install SongBird?
1. Download this .deb file.
2. Run the file using GDebi Package Installer and install it.
3. Run the program from Applications > Sound & Video > Songbird
Note: Low-end system users might get some slow speeds in SongBird.
One of the greatest addons contain support for iPods and last.fm scroobling
How to install SongBird?
1. Download this .deb file.
2. Run the file using GDebi Package Installer and install it.
3. Run the program from Applications > Sound & Video > Songbird
Note: Low-end system users might get some slow speeds in SongBird.
How to install Warzone2100 (RTS game) in Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
ubuntu tutorials
23 January 2009 13:01
Warzone2100 in an interesting 3D strategy game. You can chose between single-player, multi-player and tutorial game module.
Website:
GetDeb
Direct download links:
Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 32bits
Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 64bits
Ubuntu Hardy 32bits
Ubuntu Hardy 64bits
How to install Warzone2100 in Ubuntu?
1. Get the .deb file (from the above links)
2. Run the .deb file using GDebi Package Installer (first run warzone2100-data and the warzone2100)
3. Run the game, Applications > Games > Warzone 2100
Website:
GetDeb
Direct download links:
Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 32bits
Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 64bits
Ubuntu Hardy 32bits
Ubuntu Hardy 64bits
How to install Warzone2100 in Ubuntu?
1. Get the .deb file (from the above links)
2. Run the .deb file using GDebi Package Installer (first run warzone2100-data and the warzone2100)
3. Run the game, Applications > Games > Warzone 2100
Monitorizar o tráfego de banda larga móvel
António Lima
21 January 2009 14:01
Por razões relacionadas com a vida profissional tive que reactivar o meu modem 3G Huawei E220 da Vodafone - é suportado pelo network-manager 0.7, logo no Intrepid foi só ligar e tive logo a notificação para configurar a rede. Escolhi o operador e o país e pronto. Nada mais fácil.
Um dos grandes problemas da banda [...]
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Transitioning to vim
Tiago Rodrigues
20 January 2009 00:01
Since my first day as a Linux user, I've also been a vim user (thanks to one of my first teachers in college). I liked it since the first time I used it, but the truth is I've never became an expert in using it. I learned a few of ...
How to play poker in Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
ubuntu tutorials
18 January 2009 11:01
In this article I will show you a great game of Texas Hold'em Poker in Ubuntu. You can play versus PC or you can join a server and play with people around the world. Don't worry about losing money like in real life, everything is just a game!
Here is how to get PokerTH running:
1) Go to PokerTH getdeb page (link)
2) Download all the three packages (pokerth-data, pokerth-server, pokerth) and install them using GDebi package installer.
3) Play the game (Applications > Games > PokerTH)
Here is how to get PokerTH running:
1) Go to PokerTH getdeb page (link)
2) Download all the three packages (pokerth-data, pokerth-server, pokerth) and install them using GDebi package installer.
3) Play the game (Applications > Games > PokerTH)
Install support for mp3, java, flash and others with ubuntu-restricted-extras
ubuntu tutorials
18 January 2009 05:01
Due to some legal issues in some countries, Ubuntu doesn't come with some great things you would need such as: mp3 playback, Java runtime environment, DVD playback and Flash.
To install all of those just follow those steps:
1) Go to Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal)
2) Type the following command:
To install all of those just follow those steps:
1) Go to Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal)
2) Type the following command:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extrasor press the following link in order to automatically install the package.
How to change an emerald theme
ubuntu tutorials
18 January 2009 02:01
Yesterday I downloaded an emerald theme for the first time (link) and I had some difficult times making it load, the problem was that no theme would even work.
Emerald Theme Manager not working, here is the solution:
1) Assuming that you already have emerald theme manager we get to the next step. Do not have Emerald installed? Install it via Synaptic Package Manager (System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager). Search for Emerald and install it.
2) Press Alt + F2 (This will show you the Run Application window)
3) Type the following command:
5) Go back to Emerald Theme Manager and press on the theme you want to activate.
Tired of making this everytime?
1) Go to System > Preference > Session Preferences
2) Press the Add Button
3) For the name enter emerald replace theme (or everything you want, it doesn't matter)
4) At the command type: emerald --replace
5) Press Add and Close
Emerald Theme Manager not working, here is the solution:
1) Assuming that you already have emerald theme manager we get to the next step. Do not have Emerald installed? Install it via Synaptic Package Manager (System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager). Search for Emerald and install it.
2) Press Alt + F2 (This will show you the Run Application window)
3) Type the following command:
emerald --replace4) Press Enter.
5) Go back to Emerald Theme Manager and press on the theme you want to activate.
Tired of making this everytime?
1) Go to System > Preference > Session Preferences
2) Press the Add Button
3) For the name enter emerald replace theme (or everything you want, it doesn't matter)
4) At the command type: emerald --replace
5) Press Add and Close
How to boot faster to Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
ubuntu tutorials
18 January 2009 01:01
I am very sure you don't like the 10 seconds delay when booting Ubuntu. I have good news for you! You can make that 10 seconds to something like 2 seconds.
How to speed up Ubuntu's booting time (thanks to Vadi):
1) Go to:
3) Go to System > Administration > StartUp-Manager
4) At timeout in seconds write 2 seconds.
How to speed up Ubuntu's booting time (thanks to Vadi):
1) Go to:
http://www.getdeb.net/search.php?keywords=startup2) Download and Install Startup-Manager using GDebi Package Installer
Mirror 1: http://drop.io/6zlskbb/asset/startupmanager-1-9-12-1getdeb1-all-deb
3) Go to System > Administration > StartUp-Manager
4) At timeout in seconds write 2 seconds.
How to automatically login in Ubuntu
ubuntu tutorials
17 January 2009 15:01
So you are the only user on your PC and want to get rid of typing the username and password everytime? It's easy, follow the steps:
1) Go to System > Administration > Login Window
2) Enter your password
3) Go to Security tab and check Enable automatic login
4) Enter your username and press Close
1) Go to System > Administration > Login Window
2) Enter your password
3) Go to Security tab and check Enable automatic login
4) Enter your username and press Close
How to modify your GRUB the easy way in Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
ubuntu tutorials
17 January 2009 08:01
When it comes to the word "GRUB" (the boot-loader, read) there are a lot of people who don't know how to configure it using the command system. The reason I wanted to modify my GRUB is that because I want to make my Ubuntu installation run default (and not Windows Vista).
QGRUBEditor is a system tool to view and edit the GRUB boot loader. It offers many features and it is the perfect solution for those who want to change the way GRUB works, without messing with GRUB's configuration files.
How to modify your GRUB:
1) Download and install QGRUBEditor (click here).
2) Run QGRUBEditor from Applications > System Tools > QGRUBEditors
3) Make a backup of your GRUB (press the Backup file button)
4) Make your modifications and press Quit.
QGRUBEditor is a system tool to view and edit the GRUB boot loader. It offers many features and it is the perfect solution for those who want to change the way GRUB works, without messing with GRUB's configuration files.
How to modify your GRUB:
1) Download and install QGRUBEditor (click here).
2) Run QGRUBEditor from Applications > System Tools > QGRUBEditors
3) Make a backup of your GRUB (press the Backup file button)
4) Make your modifications and press Quit.
