Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal Final Release Review & Tutorial

Calendar September 13, 2012 | Posted by admin

In-depth review of Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal Final Release. Feel free to skip sections of the video using the chapter timings below: 0:18 – Installation (Dual boot & Slideshow) 5:28 – Pre-Installed Software 9:36 – Desktop & Unity Features (inc Compiz) 12:49 – Installing Software (few apps to try) 14:51 – Conclusion This video is aimed more for people who are new to Ubuntu, but there is something here for everyone. I show the Unity 3D Desktop Environment in action on a full system install and cover a verity of topics including: 1: Installation – Dual booting with Windows 7 and using the automated partitioning. 2: Look at Pre-Installed Software Canonical have included on the install disk, including LibreOffice 3.3, Firefox 4, Banshee Media Player, Ubuntu One, Software Centre, Puzzle Games, and a 3D shooter. 3: Fancy Desktop Features – Tutorial on setting up Compiz effects and Coloured Mouse Cursors 4: Installing Software and suggestions of a Few Applications to try: Chromium, Gimp image editor, Inkscape vector graphic, Openshot, Zaz and Sauerbraten. 5: Conclusion 85% – A nice modern desktop environment, very easy to use, but not necessarily for everyones taste. Next version of Ubuntu (11.10) should offer a more customisable version of Unity. Website: www.ubuntu.com Download www.ubuntu.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Ubuntu 11.04 Review – Linux Distro Reviews

Calendar June 16, 2012 | Posted by admin

A rather in depth review of Ubuntu 11.04 Beta 1. Sporting the new Unity Interface, Ubuntu is now bringing something unique to the buffet of distros out there. Overall, bugs are present as it’s only a beta, but definitely shows promise as the new UI and bundled apps create a cohesive user experience that’s logical and easy to pick up and use. Excellent execution on the part of the Ubuntu devs, they’ve been working incredibly hard, and their work truly shows. Full release due at the end of April 2011.

Just a quick look at the latest Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 1, and some of my own thoughts on the future of not just the Linux Desktop, but THE COMPUTING DESKTOP including Windows 8 and Mac OS X Lion and Mountain Lion! You can find me here: Google+ plus.google.com Twitter: @ingalactic Peace!

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Linux Tutorial Series Part 02 (Securing Ubuntu 11.04)

Calendar March 29, 2012 | Posted by admin

For Linux beginners, I recommend to check out Linux Tutorial Series Part 01 to learn how to install Ubuntu. In this video, I’m gliding over how to secure Ubuntu. There is a part in this video when I mentioned about using passwd -l to lock accounts inside /etc/shadow file, make sure you don’t lock the user accounts you want to use, OK? Or else, you may not be able to log into Ubuntu using those users! Enjoy!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

In this tutorial, I install and configure Samba in order to share folders and files to Windows users. The demonstration features Ubuntu Linux and Windows Vista www.danscourses.com

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Ubuntu 11.10 Beta 1, Dream Studio 11.04 ,Bisigi Themes, Ubuntu UK Podcast.webm

Calendar January 22, 2012 | Posted by admin

UWN 2.9.11 Green Ubuntu Wallpapers (1280×1024) www.ubuntuka.com Wine 1.3.27 is Released www.winehq.org Shotwell 0.11 Released iloveubuntu.net A Windows user’s guide to Linux mybroadband.co.za Run Linux on Windows without Virtualization using andLinux www.unixmen.com The Ubuntu 11.10 Default Wallpaper launchpadlibrarian.net The Legendary Ubuntu Cola — Now Available From Waitrose ubuntu-trading.com More than 40 community wallpapers have been shortlisted for inclusion in Ubuntu 11.10. bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-wallpapers/+bug/829213 Bisigi Themes Add Ubuntu 11.04 Support apt:bisigi-themes Paste into browser and open with ubuntu software centre. Ubuntu UK Podcast S04E14 — Revelations podcast.ubuntu-uk.org Dream Studio 11.04 dream.dickmacinnis.com Youtube-dl 2011.08.04-1 For Natty, Maverick and Lucid ppa.webupd8.org Ubuntu 11.10 Beta 1 released, www.ubuntu-corner.com Linux For Beginners: A Site for new Linux users www.lfb.muktware.com Release date: First week of October
Video Rating: 4 / 5

How to install VLC 1.1.12 on Ubuntu 11.10/11.04 using PPA www.ubuntugeek.com Install VLC 1.1.12 on ubuntu 11.10/11.04 Open the terminal and run the following commands sudo add-apt-repository ppa:n-muench/vlc sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install vlc mozilla-plugin-vlc Linux-Unix cheat sheets – The ultimate collection www.scottklarr.com NVIDIA Puts Out 290 Linux Driver Series Beta www.phoronix.com Animated Wallpapers/Videos on Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot www.noobslab.com Online Linux Games Store ‘Gameolith’ Launches UK and European Storefronts Gameolith.eu Gameolith.co.uk Raspberry Pi’s PC Check out this video: www.youtube.com Third Gen System 76 Lemur Laptop Goes on Sale www.system76.com Is This The New Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin Icon Theme? www.yellowicon.com Frenza 1.1 Adds Many New Icons, Better Integrated With Ubuntu Unity www.techdrivein.com Ubuntu pod Cast Here: podcast.ubuntu-uk.org My Weather Indicator Adds Geolocation Support PPA Here: launchpad.net Image Here: cdn.omgubuntu.co.uk How To Move Unity Launcher To The Bottom Of The Screen [Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot] www.webupd8.org In-Store Ubuntu Displays, PCs Come to China blog.canonical.com Ubuntu Developer Summit UDS is kicking off on 31st October in sunny Florida. This is where all the plans for 12.04 are going to be discussed and long lists of work items are written. Check out Stefano Rivera’s list of specification blueprints that were last registered to get an idea what’s going to get discussed …

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[ubuntu] Ubuntu 11.04 and 11.10 slow/laggy

Calendar November 26, 2011 | Posted by admin
Hey guys, sorry for posting this topic again (I’ve seen several posts regarding slow performance issues here and elsewhere on the web). But everything I found so far was no help to my specific situation. Hopefully someone here can help me get this running properly because I am excited to be making the switch from windows to Ubuntu! As I said I’m new to Ubuntu but I should be able to follow some basic Terminal commands and whatnot.

Sorry for the long post! I want to give as much info in the first post as possible. Let me know what else you need to know (and where to find it if it’s advanced stuff).

I first installed 11.04 and it was really slow and using close to 100% CPU just opening new windows. Everything was choppy from the wheel showing a web page was loading to moving windows around the screen. I eventually realized that 11.10 was the newest version available and thought upgrading might fix the problem, but it didn’t. Right now with just google chrome open gkrellm is idling around 20% and jumps to 99% just by opening the software center (which takes a good 10 seconds to open).

Also, maybe related or not, I am having an issue with my graphics card driver. I go to settings > additional drivers and it shows I have 2 not activated. 1 – ATI/AMD proprietary FGLRX graphics driver, and 2 – ATI/AMD proprietary FGLRX graphics driver (post-release updates). I can install/activate the first one, but the "post-release updates" one always fails. Then after that one fails it says the first one isnt activated again! Watching videos on youtube or hulu are pretty choppy. I’m guessing that has something to do with the chopiness of my whole OS but not with taking so long for an app to load and using so much CPU.

Specs
Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L555D
Processor: AMD Turion II Dual Core Mobile M500x2
Memory: 2.7 GiB
Graphics: VESA RS880M (experience:standard)
Ubuntu 11.10 32 bit
500GB hard drive (system info says 483)

I’m very close to just trying to install 10.04 (but coming from windows 7 I really want Unity) and if that doesnt work just give up! I hate giving up on technology though so PLEASE HELP!!!

Thanks in advance and again I apologize for the lengthy post.

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Battle: Ubuntu 11.04 vs Windows 8 Developer Preview

Calendar November 1, 2011 | Posted by admin

Full article here: wp.me In the video below, we’ll see how Windows 8 Developer Preview does against Linux build Ubuntu 11.04 in a startup and resource comparison. Both operating systems have been installed as is, with no editing of settings except for the Wi-Fi connection network after startup. Both operating systems were installed on two identical Dell Inspiron Mini 1012s, with 1GB RAM… You be the judge. Full article here www.chromeattack.com

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[ubuntu] Ubuntu 11.04: connection problem from Firefox 5

Calendar September 7, 2011 | Posted by admin
Hi,

I have a strange problem with Firefox. I’m on Ubuntu x64 11.04 and from Firefox 5 I have a problem to navigate. I can use Firefox normally for a variable time and suddenly it can’t connect to any page. I think that the source of problem is in the proxy, because if I use Firefox without proxy all works well. I have tried to change the network setting from auto-detect configuration, use system configuration to manually configuration but nothing change. Before the problem began, I was using the use system configuration option. I’m sure that the my network doesn’t have any problem because with the others browser all works well.
What do you think?

Thank

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[ubuntu] Ubuntu 11.04 WebCam

Calendar August 21, 2011 | Posted by admin
I don’t know how to get this webcam thingy to work. I am using Ubuntu 11.04, and I have a HP Pro Webcam. I’ve never tried to use a webcam, and I’m at a loss right now.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

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[ubuntu] Nibbles Crashes on Start-up After Upgrade to 11.04

Calendar August 10, 2011 | Posted by admin
When running gnibbles in the terminal, the program fails to start and "Segmentation Fault" displays back. Any help on this would be appreciated, I’m a total beginner.

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Canonical confirms Apr. 28 release for Ubuntu 11.04, online trial version

Calendar August 5, 2011 | Posted by admin

Canonical confirmed that it will ship Ubuntu 11.04 (“Natty Narwhal”) on April 28, and announced a new online trial version of the Linux operating system. The U.K.-based company also announced some new details of its server edition, including easier provisioning and a fully certified J2EE stack.
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