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HOW-TO Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10 [KARMIC KOALA BIBLE #1]

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INTRODUCTION: The 25-Part Ubuntu KARMIC KOALA BIBLE

2 Nov
ubuntu karmic koala

Detailing every aspect over 25 parts, this reference helps you to set up, enhance and use the ultimate installation of Ubuntu's superb new operating system.

Stepped out in easy-read copy/paste detail, these how-to guides and tutorials are uniquely ideal for Linux noobs and invariably handy for Linux intermediates.

So make the most of Ubuntu's newly kernelled, beautifully bundled OS, for work and play.

Set Up & Enhance Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE

In simple copy/paste steps .. from zero to hero.

The closest-to-perfect all-in-1 guide .. all-on-1-site!

Wake up and smell the Ubuntu! Hope it helps. the_guv

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Oozing cute tips and tweaks, the Karmic Koala Bible gives you:-

  • partition planning
  • the installation process
  • software installation advice
  • best in class software tips
  • easy-to-use terminal commands
  • fine-tuned software repository list
  • pc speed & stability tweaks
  • automounted partition/drives guide
  • Nautilus, keyboard & apps shortcuts
  • detailed security guide
  • VirtualBox guide for other systems

Don't know what something is? No worries, you will :)

Something missing or just plain wrong? Please let me know.

Here's the deal:-

  • Ubuntu Desktop vs Server Edition?

    So what's the difference between the Desktop & Server editions? Which do you need? Let's take a look ..

  • Plan Hard Drive Partition Strategy

    Pre system install, mapping out the data & system demands for optimal disk segmentation saves headaches down the road. Here's a heads-up to help.

  • HOW-TO Install Ubuntu 9.10

    The setup is quick and easy, with the exception of the Partitioning Manager which, for noobs, can confuse. This tutorial helps manage the process.

  • UPGRADE Jaunty 9.04 to Ubuntu 9.10

    AWAITING PUBLICATION .. won't be long.

  • apt-get v aptitude v Synaptic v Software Ctr

    As we install many packages from a clean install, let's compare the 4 methods for this and software removal, 2 of which are new, included by default.

  • Terminal Alias Shortcuts with bashrc

    This guide & cheatsheet - using simple memorable commands, not complex syntax - will make you not only faster at the Linux shell, but enjoy it too.

  • Add The Best Software Repositories

    Repositories store Ubuntu software packages & libraries online. Here's a guide to them, to using access keys, and my own list for you to copy & paste.

  • Safe-Upgrade 9.10 System & Packages

    Once repositories are set up & records updated to reflect available upgrades, patches, packages, software, libraries etc, it's time to safe-upgrade.

  • Update Latest 9.10 Hardware Drivers

    Here's how to ensure your Ubuntu-driven PC is up-to-date with the latest hardware drivers.

  • Speed Up 9.10 by Disabling Services

    For speed freaks out there, let's look at how we may tune the PC to load only those drivers we need. Mainly, this assists faster boot time.

  • Speed Up 9.10 Boot & Personalise GRUB

    AWAITING PUBLICATION .. won't be long.

  • Optimise 9.10 SWAP with Swappiness

    Clearly, the order of the day is to RAM your machine up to the hilt, but enhancing swap file use can also be a benefit. Here's how, using Swappiness.

  • Restore 9.10 'home' Folder from Backup

    This is pretty obvious for many, but just to be clear for noobs, or those migrating from a previous Ubuntu system to a new one for the first time.

  • SAVE TIME! Permanent Partition Mount

    Here's how to stop password requests every time you need to mount media. Automate access of any media: partitions, internal/external drives, etc.

  • TWEAK File Management Preferences

    Here are some simple tips to help make the most of Ubuntu's file explorer. For some they are pretty obvious but for noobs they are well worth a peek.

  • Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts

    Here are some fast access tips, showing how to make time with keystroke shortcut combinations to open quickly anything you need on a regular basis.

  • Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10

    So you've got Linux Ubuntu and wonder how to have that Windows key do something useful, or just do anything. Here's how to set it up.

  • HACK-PROOF 9.10 Anti-Virus & Firewall

    Here's the ideal start to find out about the options available to safeguard your Ubuntu PC & data, using antivirus & firewall softwares, plus iptables.

  • HOW-TO Disable Annoying System Beep

    Here's how to stop the beep every time the PC boots up. There are several solutions here, so one should work for your computer.

  • Top 9.10 Software Picks by Category

    This package resource lists the best Karmic-compliant software, by category, for work or play. Fonts, multimedia codecs, system tools, you name it.

  • Add Application Launcher to Panel

    Launchers are Ubuntu shortcuts for your Desktop. Here's how to create them to launch applications or commands, adding them to the panel.

  • Set Preferred Startup Applications

    AWAITING PUBLICATION .. won't be long.

  • Remember Running Applications on Reboot

    Here's how to make your Ubuntu PC recall running programmes and load them when you restart the machine into another session.

  • Emulate Virtual OSes with VirtualBox

    HOW-TO install & emulate virtual operating systems, Windows for example, to run just like any other application in Linux, with no need to reboot.

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    Following on from my Ultimate PC Setup Guide, installing Jaunty, here's a look at the new kid, Karmic Koala. What's new, worse, better? My verdict .. Karmic Koala's out in a couple of weeks. As promised, I'll be [...]

  • GUV NEWS: Guvnr & MakeUseOf Karmic Tie Up

    PRESS RELEASE: Guvnr.com teams up with MakeUseOf.com to promote the ultimate Ubuntu 9.10 installation guide. Been a busy week or so with the release of the Karmic Koala Bible as a pdf with the boys at MakeUseOf.com [...]

  • Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) .. The V-P-S Bible

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Posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009
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  1. Ricardo Lopez November 7th, 2009 at 3:44 am

    Hola Guv, as ever is a pleasure to read you and congratulate your dedication to the community out there, and hey! I wanna help out so am offering you to be your Translator Manager (its sounds a little too high). what I want to propose is (if you want of course) that some or all of your articles translate them to Spanish or help you translate 'em! this way you can expand your horizon to not only English speaking dudes! but Spanish too. How about it? Hoping you like my idea drop me an email or just ignore Me! hahaha

    Saludos desde Mexico
    Ricardo

  2. Ricardo Lopez November 7th, 2009 at 3:51 am

    I forgot something, sorry, and also continuing from the above mentioned I can if you like and with your permission and giving you FULL credit, post some of your articles BUT on my blog of course in Spanish. ¿What do you think? or tell me on what way I can help-assist you?? (You can tell that I wanna help hohoho).

    Saludos
    Ricardo.

  3. the_guv November 11th, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    hey Riky .. sorry chap, apologies, have been busy benchmarking carrier pidgeons versus UAE telecom services. UAE, damn, there, i said it .. Midnight Express, here I come.

    That, Sir, is mighty kind of you. It is REALLY great to receive such feedback - and I really do want feedback - and I have to say it really encourages me that this little community is beginning to glow. You are a star.

    But! Well, bear with me. I am in two minds about how to approach translation. I've been working on a new theme for guvnr .. not a massive change of look, but certain usability improvements, monetizing ideas, improved cross-reference, general user bribes, and have been testing a bunch of translation tools as a part of that .. the thing is, such is my, er, certain style, none of them translate me very well. So I have to question, how best to compromise. I don't want to sound like some maths teacher, even though i daresay there are those who would prefer I did. Frankly, I'd get bored. Oh God, i've just alienated all my maths teacher users :P For the record, teh maths teacher was the coolest at my school (mind you, there was this super sexy siren who taught art, hmmn.)

    .. but I know these guides are wasted, right now, to about most of the planet, and this I am trying to change.

    Let me see how this next guv version goes, complete with translation tools into multi-dozen lingos, which will be out in a couple weeks, and take it from there. I would really appreciate your feedback on whether that works for Spanish, which is one of the top half dozen lingual groups I need to cover. It may be that I will need to rethink, but my train of thought has been to automate as much as possible to help with my other web projects (all will be revealed.)

    Otherwise and meantime, please, link away. .. please please! What I ask is for sites to, say, copy the prose and link to the detail. Hey, you are welcome to email me about this, and we can chat on FB ...

  4. DK November 22nd, 2009 at 4:29 am

    Wow!! Just found your site while looking for info on how to select the type of partition when installing 9.10 over 9.04 (server too busy to allow for upgrade!)... so did .iso/CD... Yours is the FIRST site I've found that appeared to be written by someone who had actually seen the screens of the program!!! Damn fine job!! I'm a retired IT guy (XP), and made the switch about 3 mos. ago. LOTS of weird info available, but nothing like yours... clear, concise, reality for a change... thanks much!!! dk

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  7. KC Lee December 7th, 2009 at 7:40 am

    Bible's the word! Great site (found it through Google Alert for Karmic Koala). I'll definitely reinstall following your instructions although my system is up and running - Karmic Koala rocks! Thanks a lot in advance!

  8. the_guv December 7th, 2009 at 10:00 am

    @KC Lee .. much appreciated, big taa

  9. Carlos Aguayo December 15th, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    Great compilation _guv, I have been using Linux since first Slackware distro '91 and I have settled on the Ubuntu distro, 9.10 is great, I thought 9.04 was a milestone. Used it for a whole year with no major issues. Still some ironing on a few packages need, I particularly love the Smartd messages on failing drives, before the drive fails. Previous releases didn't integrate automatically into the install so you had to do it manually. I enjoy your part on repositories, this is always an issue, collecting the correct repositories and the keys along with them.. --thx again

  10. the_guv January 9th, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    @carlos .. thank you. (thought that repository error piece would go down well :P )

  11. Mark January 29th, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    Thanks for your most useful guide. Like DK above I was trying to find out about the correct way to set up partitions and your guide provided me with an easily understandable solution.

  12. the_guv February 1st, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    @DK .. er, better late than never. Sorry, I hate not answering comments, so 3 months on .. THANK YOU, Sir. (You clearly know the deal!)

  13. the_guv February 1st, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    @Mark .. splendid, pleased to help, thank you.

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