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Feature Article #1

Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: The Battle For Your Desktop

The prevailing wisdom about Linux on the desktop runs something like this: “I’ll believe Linux is ready for the desktop as soon as you can give me a Linux distribution that even my grandmother can run.” 
 

For some time, the folks at Ubuntu have been trying their best to make Granny — and most everyone else — happy. [...]

Admin | November 30th, 2008 | Continued

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Feature Article #2

Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: Installation

Most people never have to deal with installing Windows on a new PC, since Windows typically comes as a preload. The few times you have to install it yourself, though, the whole thing needs to be as painless as possible. To that end, I installed both Ubuntu and Vista on three different test machines: 
 

A Sony  VAIO VGN-TX770P [...]

Admin | November 29th, 2008 | Continued

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Feature Article #3

Spice up Your System with Open Source Fonts

Fonts are like candies: you can never get enough of them. So if you are getting tired of the fonts that come with your system, here is a hand-picked collection of a few open source fonts that deserve a closer look.
The Liberation fonts are designed as drop-in replacements for the widely-used proprietary fonts like Times [...]

Admin | November 28th, 2008 | Continued

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Feature Article #4

How To Smoothly Transfer From Windows to Linux

Ubuntu 8.10 has stunned me with many ways. Even if it may seem the same at first look for someone who’ve used Ubuntu 8.04, I saw tremendous progress. The impression currently have, about Linux, is going to be changed forever. Intrepid Ibex shows epic compatibility with the various system setups that I tried it with. [...]

Admin | November 26th, 2008 | Continued

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Feature Article #5

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Rolls Out

Canonical, the company which develops the Ubuntu Linux, announced the release of the latest version codenamed as Intrepid Ibex 8.10. The new Ubuntu brings the latest and greatest cutting-edge innovation Open Source has to offer. Being a successor of the epic successful Ubuntu, its arrival has sparked much fanfare among users.
Ubuntu 8.10 features better hardware compatibility, bug [...]

Admin | November 26th, 2008 | Continued

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USN-908-1: Apache vulnerabilities

Referenced CVEs: 

CVE-2010-0408, CVE-2010-0434

Description: 

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-908-1 March 10, 2010
apache2 vulnerabilities
CVE-2010-0408, CVE-2010-0434
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A security issue affects the [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Ask the Readers: Share Your Tips for Defeating Viruses and Malware

We’ve shared some of our best tips for dealing with malware over the years, and now it’s your turn! Share your favorite tips for protecting against, or getting rid of viruses and other types of malicious software.

Unfortunately, if you’re a PC user it’s a given that you have to play defense against various [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Restore Your PC from Windows Home Server

If your computer crashes or you get a virus infection that makes it unrecoverable, doing a clean install can be a hassle, let alone getting your data back. If you’re backing up your computers to Windows Home Server, you can completely restore them to the last successful backup.
Note: For this process to work you need [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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View Maps and Get Directions in Google Chrome

Every so often we all need to look at a map for reference purposes or to get directions. If you are looking for a great quick reference app then join us as we look at the Mini Google Maps extension for Google Chrome.
Mini Google Maps in Action
While this may look like a rather basic map [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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How To Skip Commercials in Windows 7 Media Center

If you use Windows 7 Media Center to record live TV, you’re probably interested in skipping through commercials. After all, a big reason to record programs is to avoid commercials, right? Today we focus on a fairly simple and free way to get you skipping commercials in no time.
In Windows 7, the .wtv file format [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Easily Add Facebook Chat to Pidgin

Want to keep in touch with your Facebook friends throughout the day?  Here we’ll show you how to easily add Facebook chat to the popular multi-protocol chat client Pidgin.
Facebook has recently added support for XMPP chat, which means you can easily add it to popular chat clients such as Pidgin.  Previously you could only add [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Test and Report Add-on Compatibility in Firefox

Now that the new version of Firefox is out you probably have a favorite extension or two that has not updated yet. You can get that extension working again, test it, and report back to Mozilla on how well it does with the Add-on Compatibility Reporter extension.
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For our example we chose a great extension that [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Restore Files from Backups on Windows Home Server

If you use Windows Home Server to backup the machines on your network, your in luck if you accidentally delete important files or they become corrupted. Today we take a look at getting your data back from backups on your home server.
Open Windows Home Server Console and click select the Computers and Backup tab. Right-click [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Add keyboard languages to XP, Vista, and Windows 7

Do you regularly need to type in multiple languages in Windows?  Here we’ll show you the easy way to add and change input languages to your keyboard in XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
Windows Vista and 7 come preinstalled with support for viewing a wide variety of languages, so adding an input language is fairly simply.  [...]

10Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Ubuntu 8.10

Ubuntu is an operating system consisting of free and open source software. With Ubuntu you can surf the web, read email, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Ubuntu gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. Ubuntu is easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops [...]

9Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
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