Building From Source using Apt-get in Ubuntu

As a reasonably dedicated Debian/Ubuntu user, I often find myself at a disadvantage compared to Gentoo users who compile everything from source. Compiling from source can often yield huge performance gains over just installing binaries provided by your distribution. Luckily, the apt-get system provides users the ability to compile from source just as Gentoo users [...]

Xubuntu 9.0.4 ScreenShots Beta

My 2nd set of ScreenShots, this time it is Xubuntu 9.0.4 Beta based on the New Jaunty Jackalope Beta Release of Ubuntu 9.0.4. I absolutely love Xubuntu since it uses the very light and efficient Xfce 4.6. Granted usually I am praising the fancier Ubuntu based distros, but I do love the simpleness and the [...]

Moblin V2 vs. Ubuntu Netbook Remix vs. Ubuntu MID

Last week Intel had pushed out a second alpha release of Moblin V2 and now it boots even faster, which means they are down to the point of being able to boot in just a few seconds. Beyond a very quick boot process, they have already incorporated kernel mode-setting and other newer Linux/X.Org technologies while [...]

Full Circle Magazine #23 now out

Another month and another edition of Full Circle Magazine, the magazine published by and for Ubuntu Linux fans. Issue 23 includes all the usual features including a guide to troubleshooting in Command and Conquer, part 7 of programming in C and part 4 of Web development. The MOTU interview this month is with Steve Stalcup, [...]

Kubuntu 9.0.4 ScreenShots Beta

Here is my first of many ScreenShots of the 9.0.4 beta Jaunty Jackalope series of ubuntu Based Distros.
Enjoy the screen shots below…
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How-To Install Ubuntu 8.10 on a White MacBook

Installing Ubuntu (or any other Linux) on a Macintosh is a slightly different process than installing Ubuntu on a more traditional PC. Various differences in the hardware, particularly the use of the EFI firmware system, mean that some extra effort is required to get your favourite distro up and running on your favourite hardware.
This tutorial [...]

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #135

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #135 for the week of March 22nd- March 28th, 2009 is now available.
In this Issue:
* Ubuntu 9.04 Beta Released
* Jaunty Countdown Banners
* Ubuntu 7.10 EOL April 18th
* Ubuntu Server dedicated course
* QA Team Testing Day: Ubuntu Installers
* Ubuntu Stats
* Ubuntu Makassar
* Ubuntu Tunisian LoCo Team
* Ubuntu New York: Education Tech. [...]

Ubuntu’s LPIA-based MID Edition Can Save 10%+ Power

When it comes to putting Ubuntu Linux on mobile devices, Canonical has two flavors of their popular Linux distribution to suit the needs of vendors and end-users: Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Ubuntu MID. The former targets netbook computers (hence its name), particularly those with Intel Atom processors, and brings a unique interface atop GNOME. The [...]

DarkRadiant Ubuntu Repository

Thanks to SlickMcRunfast for letting us know that the DarkRadiant team has created an Ubuntu repository for their Dark Mod / Doom 3 level editor:
For Ubuntu or Kubuntu users, we have set up an apt repository. Please see the wiki page for further information: Using the Repository.
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OpenGeeeU Luna Serena Linux for the Eee PC

OpenGeeeU Luna Serena (8.10), the special OpenGEU version dedicated to the EeePC, is available for download now. This is an optimized Linux Operating System for the Eee PC (or other Netbooks).
OpenGeeeU 8.10 has been built over EasyPeasy 8.10, so it is optimized for your netbook & it includes all of the drivers & fixes needed [...]