Notes, fixes and guides.
Sixteen years of working notes on Linux and networking, Django and Laravel deployment, SwiftUI and AWS. Written down mostly so I can find them again.
Reset Your Forgotten Ubuntu Password in 2 Minutes or Less
If you've ever forgotten your password, you aren't alone… it's probably one of the most common tech support problems I've encountered over the years. Luckily if you are…
Create a Bootable Ubuntu USB Flash Drive the Easy Way
We've already covered how to use an Ubuntu Live CD to backup files from your dead Windows computer, but using the boot cd can sometimes be a little…
Ubuntu Feisty on Wubi on WinXP Pro
This time I want to tryout Wubi (Windows based installer for Ubuntu). My objective is to install Ubuntu and create a dual boot system on my existing WinXP…
Make an Ubuntu live USB
You know,Fedora project has a tool names Fedora liveusb-creator for easily installing Fedora live operating systems on to USB flash drives.I found a tool names Ubuntu LiveUSB which…
Another Ubuntu Flavor: Ubuntu Studio
Ubuntu Studio bills itself as the "multimedia creation flavor of Ubuntu," an official Ubuntu project "aimed at the GNU/Linux audio, video, and graphic enthusiast as well as professional."…
How to install Google Earth on Ubuntu
Some people who use ubuntu, could not know that Google Earth, exists in Ubuntu version! Here is a simple "HowTo" to install it:- Download Google Earth for Linux…
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…