After trying to run Ubuntu 7.10 on the Journo’s HP laptop without success, I was happy when it worked effortlessly on another friend’s Acer Aspire 3003wlc laptop.
Category Archives: Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux: Connecting with the Bluetooth Manager
Neither my work nor home installation of Ubuntu Gutsy 7.10 had Bluetooth Manager working out of the box. But it required only a little bit of tweaking.
Downloading Photos to Ubuntu
My use of Ubuntu so far has included a little word processing, some graphic manipulation, and Internet functionality, but yesterday, I tried importing pictures from the Canon Ixus that I use.
Ubuntu can ping websites, but can’t browse in Firefox
I had a problem on Ubuntu where I was able to ping websites, but couldn’t browse them through FireFox or get updates via the Update Manager.
Setting up Evolution in Ubuntu Linux
Evolution is Ubuntu’s answer to Microsoft Outlook, which is quick to set up if you have all the information.
How to connect Ubuntu Linux to a Microsoft Network
After much fear and trepidation not only did I get our Microsoft Network to sit down and talk with Ubuntu Linux, but it was unexpectedly easy.
Free Outlook Alternative on Ubuntu Linux
“Outlook alternative”, I typed into Google wondering if there is a substitute for Microsoft Office Outlook on Ubuntu. This, I thought, was the first hurdle I would have to jump before I can implement Ubuntu on my office machine full time.
Windows Noob installs Ubuntu Linux without a hitch
Linux as an operating system has become much easier to use for previous Windows devotees (prisoners), but that doesn’t mean its all plain sailing but this Windows Noob installed Ubuntu Linux without a hitch.