Monthly Archives: February 2008

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. After I got my work machine connected to the Microsoft Network and Evolution running on it, I repeated the procedure on … Continue reading

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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. I stumbled across this article by Tom Chance on Linux.com (based on Ubuntu Gusty) … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Kota Kinabalu City Day Parade – KK city turns 8

Kota Kinabalu, as a city, turned 8 yesterday and celebrated with a massive Kota Kinabalu City Day Parade. Hundreds of dancers participated in the annual event to celebrate Kota Kinabalu’s anniversary of its city status. On 2 February 2000, Kota … Continue reading

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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 When it comes to Linux, I’m … Continue reading

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