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Ubuntu, Wine and World of Warcraft

I decided to install Ubuntu on my game machine and try to get WoW working. I figured I’d be in a long and protracted fight, an impossible up hill battle with a colossal fight at the end! I couldn’t have been more wrong — but I get ahead of myself. Read it here Quote: I [...]

Ten tips for new Ubuntu users

But moving to a different operating system can be confusing, no matter how well-designed it is. Here's a list of tips that might save you some time while you're getting used to Ubuntu. Read it here Quote: 1. Getting multimedia to work The default Ubuntu install contains free software only, which means that it doesn't [...]

debian – LAMP setup

Setting this all up assumes you have a running version of Linux already installed. I won’t walk you through that part. Read it here Quote: If you don’t have one and have an old box you’d like to use, I’d suggest using Debian as we are about to. But if you are new to Linux, [...]

Install KDE4 on Debian Unstable (Sid)

Here's a small note of what to do and what to expect! In this blog: Quote: Today I tried the new KDE4 on my Debian Sid distribution and decided it is still not usable for everyday desktop environment. After the full of dependency issues installation I ended up with piles of software removed and yes [...]

MEPIS 7.0 is not a keeper

Planète Béranger comments on MEPIS' problems with the GPL: “Note that not only Warren is trying to discourage you from ordering the source DVDs, but the price is ridiculously high: $35 + shipping” Read it a bit down on this page Quote: Note that higher prices are used when a part of the price is [...]


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