If you're like most computer users, you probably have a digital camera and scanner. So, you're saving a lot of images and photos on your computer. In addition, there are probably some bits and pieces of photos that you store in an image library so you can incorporate it into a new design or other image.
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How to run Linux from a USB drive
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Nothing can beat having a great Linux distro installed on a super-fast hard drive, with all your favourite apps configured just how you like them and all your files at your fingertips.
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OpenSolaris 08.11 first impressions
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I've just installed OpenSolaris 08.11, and I must say, it's really rather cool.
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It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Super Ubuntu
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We are pleased to announce yet another Ubuntu-based Linux distribution, this time... with "super powers," called Super Ubuntu. The "super powers" of Super Ubuntu can be translated into the inclusion of applications, tools and technologies that are missing from a standard Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) installation.
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Tools to delete files securely in ubuntu Linux
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Deleting a file or reformatting a disk does not destroy your sensitive data. The data can easily be undeleted. That's a good thing if you accidentally throw something away, but what if your trying to destroy financial data, bank account passwords, or classified company information. In this article you will learn number of tools to delete files securely in ubuntu Linux
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Video Tutorial - Use rssh to Create an SFTP-only SSH Account
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If you want to do secure file transfer between your machine and some other machine, SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is a good choice. SFTP, as the acronym suggests, runs atop the SSH secure login system and so benefits from the extremely strong encryption that SSH uses.
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Dropbox on Ubuntu 8.10
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In a continuing series of articles highlighting that GNU/Linux is a viable replacement operating system, today we're exploring how to use Dropbox on the popular Ubuntu distribution.
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10 Best Instant Messengers for Linux
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Like other Operating systems, there are some great Instant messengers for Linux. These IM’s comes with features like any other, including custom emoticons, web-cam support, nudges, themes, plugins, customizations and lots more. Here’s a list of 10 Best Instant messengers for Linux, I hope it comes in handy.
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Versatility is a good thing
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It is amazing when one stops to consider the variety of different types of environments that people use computers in...Depending on the type of environment and "whose" environment it is, will determine not only what OS and software is used, but how it is implemented and accessed as well. Each environment has it's own unique set of needs and requirements for function, access and interaction.
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Get the most out of your mouse with btnx
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When you splashed out for a new swanky mouse like Logitech VX Nano, you sure want to make the most out of your investment, which means making its programmable buttons work. The problem is, however, that many Linux distributions recognize most mice as a generic pointing device, so none of the fancy extra buttons work right out of the box.
Read more »Installing Ubuntu 8.10 in Fusion
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If you have a Mac and Fusion this article will get you started with a safe way to install Ubuntu without having to mutli-boot your Mac. In this article we’ll be discussing installation of Ubuntu using a commercial virtualization product from VMware called Fusion, in the coming days we’ll also look at Virtual Box an opensource project similar to VMware Fusion.
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Goodbye Rhythmbox, Welcome Songbird!
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Although I don't like to admit it, I have always liked the iTunes media player. I know it hogs so much RAM, and that it loves to crash half way through your most loved song - but it is so sexy. I wasn't too keen on the idea of installing and running it through Wine, as it would only use even more RAM then before.
Read more »The Bad Guys Will Hack Off Your Fingers
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Getting the fingerprint reader working hasn't advanced much since this article was first run, so here we go again, with some updated references. Please note that fingerprint readers, like all biometric devices, are easy to foil and do not provide strong security; but they are convenient.
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Ultimate Edition 2.0 : Ubuntu 8.10 + Well Customized GNOME + Multimedia Codecs + KDE Goodies
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After Ubuntu gained popularity, some distributions switched to Ubuntu as their base distribution and many new Ubuntu based distributions started to appear. Most of these can be categorized based on the following criteria
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The Future of Compiz In Question
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Rather than announcing a road-map for 2009 or sharing all of the accomplishments this year that were made within the Compiz development community, Kristian Lyngstol has shared some grave concerns for this project that brought "desktop
bling" to Linux.
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