Author: Dipin Krishna
Windows shared printer in Linux (using samba)
First install sambaapt-get install sambaapt-get install smbfsapt-get install cupsysafter this installationsopen a browser and typehttp://localhost:631/you will get a cups administration pageselect…
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick
Carry a portable Linux version with you on a USB flash pen drive. Easily bring your portable desktop with you wherever you go. USB Linux installation enables you…
Installing Fonts in Ubuntu
Installing fonts in Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) can be done in a number of ways. Personally I like the following method, it's quick,simple and it works.Installing some common…
Installing New Usplash Themes in Ubuntu
There are many different looks you can give to your boot screen by adding more themes to usplash, the program which displays the splash image at boot time.…
Changing the Color Scheme in Gedit
I find looking at a white background and black text a little daunting in Gedit, however in Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon), you can easily change colour schemes and…
Unable to Switch User Error – su: no shell
We had some users complaining about not being able to switch or substitute user, su. Here is the error message they were receiving: "su: no shell.” At first…