Category Archives: Ubuntu Linux

Repair XP MBR with only an Ubuntu Live CD

Posted on July 5, 2010 by 1Earth

I just deleted and old Ubuntu off the Journo’s dual-boot Ubuntu/XP HP Pavillion and along with it Ubuntu’s Grub and her Master Boot Record (MBR), which of course rendered the machine useless. I had an Ubuntu 10.04 Lycid Lynx Live … Continue reading →

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How to make OpenERP work on Ubuntu Server 9.10

Posted on April 1, 2010 by 1Earth

Yes, the title of this post is a good question.  At the moment I don’t have the answer, but I sure am trying to find it and hopefully, by the end of this post I will have it. Update: I’ll … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 9.04 64-bit on Acer Aspire 4535

Posted on October 3, 2009 by 1Earth

I recently said goodbye to the Acer Aspire 4920 I was using for a brand new Acer Aspire 4535, a decision I might ultimately regret, time will tell. As the Acer Aspire 4535 comes with an AMD Turion x2 64-bit … Continue reading →

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Installing Firefox-3.5.tar.bz2 on Ubuntu 9.04

Posted on July 1, 2009 by 1Earth

Your problem: you’re running Ubuntu and your current Firefox 3.0.11 is not offering you the much anticipated, very exciting upgrade to Firefox 3.5.  So you’ve downloaded the firefox-3.5.tar.bz2 file and now you want to know how to install it. Update: … Continue reading →

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Windows XP running on Ubuntu

Posted on December 28, 2008 by 1Earth

I’ve just managed a setup, which if I didn’t see or do it for myself, I wouldn’t believe it: I’m running Windows XP inside Ubuntu like another program. If you’ve spent any amount of time on this blog, you will … Continue reading →

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Note to self: This is why I use Ubuntu

Posted on October 23, 2008 by 1Earth

“Have you checked your computer for spyware, trojans and other malicious software, sir?”, asked the support tech at Telekom Malaysia’s Streamyx Support Line. “I use Ubuntu”, I said slowly and smugly, relishing her inevitable conundrum, not knowing what Ubuntu is, … Continue reading →

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WorkRave on Ubuntu might just save your life

Posted on August 8, 2008 by 1Earth

Don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time on my computer. I mean, A LOT. Like many people, I work on my computer. My work is totally reliant on my computer, so there’s nothing I can do … Continue reading →

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Evolution uses only default smtp server

Posted on August 2, 2008 by 1Earth

Einstein once said that one definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over for ever and ever expecting a different result. Well then, when it comes to computers, we should all be mad really, because such is … Continue reading →

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First look at the new Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

Posted on April 29, 2008 by 1Earth

It’s 11.32pm and I just finished cleaning my house and we all know that after cleaning house, there’s nothing more rewarding than cleaning your desktop too.  I’m about to upgrade to and get a first look at the new Ubuntu … Continue reading →

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Making Music on Ubuntu

Posted on March 13, 2008 by 1Earth

Every day I discover something on Ubuntu that blows me away. It’s hard to fathom all the hard work that goes into Ubuntu and open source programs available for it, the way it is given to the community for free. … Continue reading →

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