Category Archives: Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu on Acer Aspire 3000 (3003 wlc)

Posted on March 9, 2008 by 1Earth

After trying to run Ubuntu 7.10 on Julia’s HP laptop without success, I was happy when it worked effortlessly on another friend’s Acer Aspire 3003wlc laptop. The friend, Erica, has had an unfortunate spate of bad luck with some of … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu Linux: Connecting with the Bluetooth Manager

Posted on March 1, 2008 by 1Earth

Neither my work nor home installation of Ubuntu Gutsy 7.10 had Bluetooth Manager working out of the box. But it required only a little bit of tweaking. I have a Nokia 6230 which is Bluetooth capable.  It also has a … Continue reading →

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Downloading Photos to Ubuntu

Posted on February 11, 2008 by 1Earth

My use of Ubuntu so far has included a little word processing, some graphic manipulation and Internet functionality, but yesterday, I tried importing pictures from the Canon Ixus that I use. In Windows XP this is a breeze. I take … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu can ping websites, but can’t browse in Firefox

Posted on February 8, 2008 by 1Earth

I had a problem on Ubuntu where I was able to ping websites, but couldn’t browse them through FireFox or get updates via the Update Manager. I actually had a slew of problems with my home installation of Ubuntu this … Continue reading →

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Setting up Evolution in Ubuntu Linux

Posted on February 8, 2008 by 1Earth

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

Posted on February 6, 2008 by 1Earth

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

Posted on February 5, 2008 by 1Earth

“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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Windows Noob installs Ubuntu Linux without a hitch

Posted on February 3, 2008 by 1Earth

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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