There's no doubt that some people have become a Linux user after seeing a video of Compiz Fusion in action on YouTube or wherever. During the first few days or weeks, sure they will enjoy the experience of having an extraordinary desktop that they can show off to their Vista-using friends.
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TooManyTabs Manages Firefox Tabs, Frees Up Memory
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Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Experimental Firefox extension TooManyTabs organizes extra browser tabs in Firefox, allowing you to store over 50 extra tabs in a special row for quick access at a later time.
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The complete Christmas shopper's guide to Linux-based netbooks
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Give a gift of a netbook this year; I will be. These ultra-light computing devices are versatile, affordable and appealing. But which one to buy? Should you pay more for a laptop? What are the pros and cons between different models? Never fear, here's how to work your way through the morass and buy with confidence!
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Sharing Linux Printers Across Multiple Subnets
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All you need to make this work are a central Linux/CUPS printer server, and one Linux PC per subnet to act as a relay printer server.
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ReactOS; a free alternative to Windows
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“For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction” is where ReactOS, what is essentially an attempt at a free Windows clone, derives its name. The project aims to be ‘binary compatible’ with Windows NT, which XP, Vista and the upcoming 7 are based on, meaning that users will be able to run native Windows applications without forking out for a licence from Microsoft...
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Spice up Your System with Open Source Fonts
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Fonts are like candies: you can never get enough of them. So if you are getting tired of the fonts that come with your system, here is a hand-picked collection of a few open source fonts that deserve a closer look.
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Linux Music or The Ubuntu Shuffle
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It the spirit of change I decide to give Linux a chance at being my main OS. I have liked the idea of it for a long time. I am not a Microsoft fan. Linux has always struck me as cool and not the kind of hollow coolness those admen think up for Apple commercials.
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Photo Management on Linux - Part 2
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When I am looking for a photo management program, I want one which meets most or all of the following requirements:
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Fedora 10 released, brimming with new features
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It's time for me to wear my special hat again. The Fedora developer community has announced the official release of Fedora 10, a new version of the popular open source Linux distribution.
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How to install Virtualbox 2.0.2 in Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy heron)
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VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).
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Mozilla Releases New Firefox 3.1 Update, Prepares for Third Beta
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"Mozilla has released what appears to be a complete or near-complete version of Firefox 3.1 beta 2, just one day after officially deciding to insert a third beta in the browser’s development plan..."
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Gmail notifiers let you know "you've got mail"
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If you are into email like Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were in the movie You've Got Mail, you probably want to be warned as soon as any message enters your mailbox. If you use Gmail, you can try one of several Gmail-specific applications that let you know when new messages arrive.
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Getting better results with WUBI
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WUBI dramatically reduces the gap that prevents windows users to try Ubuntu. If you are wondering what WUBI is all about, you may get some idea from my post “WUBI - A wonderful little gem that helps windows users to try Ubuntu“. Yes, with WUBI, installing Ubuntu is just like installing Firefox or Thunderbird on a windows machine.
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Upgrading to Intrepid Ibex
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This guide will show you how to go about upgrading to Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10) from a previous version of Ubuntu. It’s important that you follow a sequential upgrade path. That is, you should only follow these directions to upgrade from Hardy to Intrepid.
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Why Ubuntu Applications Are Great
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Ubuntu applications have a variety of benefits over the basic applications that come with closed-source, proprietary systems. The biggest advantage is that they are free, and anyone can easily download and install them without having to pay anything.
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