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GUV NEWS: Guvnr & MakeUseOf Karmic Tie Up

Monday, November 30th, 2009

PRESS RELEASE: Guvnr.com teams up with MakeUseOf.com to promote the ultimate Ubuntu 9.10 installation guide. » guv-news » Guv Gets Karma for Karmic

INTRODUCTION: The 25-Part Ubuntu KARMIC KOALA BIBLE

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Detailing every aspect over 25 parts, this reference guide helps you set up and use the ultimate installation of Ubuntu's superb new operating system.» intro » Welcome to the Ultimate Karmic Setup

Add Windows & Other Systems with VirtualBox

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

HOW-TO install & emulate virtual operating systems, Windows for example, to run just like any other application in Linux, with no need to reboot.» tutorial » Boot Windows Faster *Within* Ubuntu

Superb Software for Work & Play

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

This package resource lists the best Karmic-compliant software, by category, for work or play. Fonts, multimedia codecs, system tools, you name it.» guide » the_guv's Top Ubuntu Package Picks

Kill the System Beep

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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.» tip » Disable Annoying System Beep

Shield Your Linux Box: iptables & Much Much More

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here's the ideal start to find out about the options available to safeguard your Ubuntu PC & data, using antivirus & firewall softwares, plus iptables.» guide » Hack-Proof Ubuntu & Secure Your Data

Create Bespoke Keyboard Actions

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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.» tutorial » Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts

Get the Most from Nautilus File Manager

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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.» tutorial » Improve Nautilus Functionality

Upgrading the System and Software

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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

Choosing an Edition: Here's the Difference

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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