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How to make my Ubuntu detect more than 4GB memory
There were a couple of people that I met recently complained to me that their Ubuntu only detects 3 gigs of RAM after they upgraded their machine to 4 GB RAM. Actually the problem does not lie with Ub...
How to Import export MySQL database from command line
This tip would be useful for those who are either making backup of their remote mysql database or moving their web hosting to their provider. Here’s how to export mysql DB to SQL file using comm...
Introduction to Linux Workshop Outline and Notes
As promised, I’ve upload materials from the previous workshop that I’ve to conduct : Workshop Outline Workshop Manual Hope it would be useful to you!...
Get Cool Powered By Ubuntu Stickers Locally in Malaysia !
Great news to all Ubuntu users out there! Fahmi from MelayuBuntu has made available these cool stickers for you to brag to your friends! The best thing about these stickers is that they are ...
The Linux Workshop was a success, Intrepid Ibex rawks!
Thanks to those involved in organizing the Linux Workshop in my workplace. The event was a success as things went on smoothly even though there have been few hiccups along the way. I use Ubuntu 8.10 (...
Finished Upgrading to Intrepid Ibex
Finally afte 8 hours, i’ve finished upgrading my laptop computer to Intrepid Ibex, it’s nice to see my hamradio application gets its own menu category. Can’t help but thinking that ...
Ubuntu Mobile on Asus EeePC
Found this on youtube, thought might share with all of you.. Ubuntu Mobile is a specialized Ubuntu distribution which intended to run on UMPC powered by Intel Atom processor. From what I read, curren...
Mitter: My favorite Ubuntu Linux Twitter client
Since I’ve been into twitter recently, I’m was looking for a twitter client that is suitable for my operating system. Thank god that search ended when I found mitter. Among mitter featur...
How to install Ubuntu from hard disk (without CDROM)
There are times when you need to (re-)install Ubuntu on your computer and at the same time you are in situation where booting from CD-ROM is not possible. Luckily I found a post from Deepblue Spaces: ...
How to : Dial-Up internet connection with Ubuntu
One of my friends ask me to make a tutorial on how to connect to the internet from Ubuntu using a dial-up modem. Here’s how to do it : First go to System->administration ->Netwok, when a dialog ...
How to install *.rpm in Ubuntu / Debian based operating system
There are times when you need to install an application that is only available in *.rpm package in Debian GNU/Linux or Ubuntu operating system. One of the main obstacles is that Debian / Ubuntu are u...
Monitor Temperature from Ubuntu Linux GNOME applet
Curious about the temperature of your CPU while you are overworking it? With computer-temp GNOME applet, you can easily monitor temperature of each component of your computer with the help of Linux ke...
How to save laptop battery when using Ubuntu Linux
When you are working outside with your laptop, the most important thing that you might consider is to maximize your battery lifetime. This is true especially when you are working on location where AC ...
Ubuntu Membership Board Asia and Oceania Region Meeting
The Ubuntu Membership Asia and Oceania approval board is going to have a meeting on 10 June 2008 11:00 UTC time at #ubuntu-meeting (irc.freenode.net) server. The main purpose of the meeting is to g...
Awesome Web apps integration with Mozilla Prism (Google, Facebook)
Being a relatively newcomer with Desktop + Web apps application, I tried to experiment with Mozilla Prism in a newly installed Ubuntu Hardy on my sister’s laptop. At first glance, Mozilla Prism...
Enable Network Printer Sharing with Ubuntu Linux computers
Having a shared printer within a computer network is a nice thing to have. Since all computers within the network can access a remote printer to print documents. Maintenance cost is much more cheaper ...
Ubuntu Hardy Heron : Wifi Broadcom Support with b43 driver
Should attribute this to Gunblade for handing me a tip that b43 broadcom drivers works well from fresh installation on some laptops. Now my family’s Compaq laptop is back online with wifi conn...
The friendly Old Battery Warning in Ubuntu
Ubuntu is friendly enough to provide a nice and friendly warning to me about the status of the laptop battery that I currently use. With Microsoft Windows (at least Windows XP), the laptop simply dies...
Using lsb_release to get Ubuntu release information
Sometimes when you are about to ask questions or to get help about something related to your Linux computer, you might be asked which distro and the release of the distro you are using. Same goes if ...
Ubuntu Hardy Python XML error bugfix - xml.dom.ext
This was brought to my attention when I’m working on a python code to parse xml documents. I found out that in Ubuntu Hardy, the python-xml package has moved xml.dom.ext.* package to /usr/lib/py...
Get cool “Powered by Ubuntu” sticker locally in Malaysia
Are you one of Ubuntu users? Then you can proudly display it with one of the “Powered by Ubuntu” stickers stamped on your computers. The only problem was, it used to be difficult to get on...
Melayubuntu - the best local Ubuntu blog
Today I would proudly write about a fine, if not the best local Ubuntu blog for Malaysian, Melayubuntu. Best of all, its written in Malay ! The website is filled with loads of Ubuntu tips which is us...
How to enable USB-Serial Port adapter (RS-232) in Ubuntu Linux
Though some might argue that Serial port are things in the past, it is still the most popular port for those who are into electronic DIY. Building electronic device with serial port interface is cheap...
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS ( Hardy Heron ) Has been released!
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How to upgrade to Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 LTS without Internet Connection
Previously I’ve published how to upgrade Ubuntu Linux operating system to the latest release using “upgdate-manager” tool. But what if the computer you are upgrading does not have in...
Linux: How to get Harddisk UUID number
Modern Linux system uses UUID instead of traditional block name (/dev/hda1, /dev/hda5, /dev/sdb) to uniquely identify harddisk or other storage medium. This is because UUID is unique and never changes...
Wubi - Easiest way to install Ubuntu in Windows partition
Wubi is an application which simplifies Ubuntu Linux installation on Windows partition. To Windows users, Wubi eliminates the hassle of having to repartition hard disk which carry the risk of loosing ...
New features in Ubuntu Hardy Heron (due in 20 days)
Though the main focus of the upcoming release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron) is for long term support and bug fixes of existing features, Hardy Heron still packs quite a few notable features to look...
exifprobe - easiest way to get GPS location from JPEG files
I've seen few photos taken from a GPS capable camera and the photo can be traced back to its original location using photo-navigation capable GPS devices. These GPS coordinates are stored inside JPEG...
403 Forbidden during Ubuntu Gutsy Security Update
Some of you may encounter the message 403 Forbidden during Ubuntu Gutsy Security update, especially when you does your update using “sudo apt-get upgrade”. The message was displayed becaus...
