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Haiku: BeOS for the 21st Century

Haiku is an open-source OS is based on the older BeOS, a long-defunct operating system. The Haiku developers are keeping their project up with the times. Today I'm going to give you a screenshot tour of this unique OS.

Tasksel: Easily Install Group Software in Linux

"Apt-get" may be the default installer in Ubuntu, but when it comes to installing large sets of software, it can be really slow and obsolete. Fortunately, there's a "tasksel", which is just like a "apt-get for apt-get".

How to Connect Nexus 7 (And Other Android 4.0+ Devices) to Ubuntu

If you are a Linux user and own an Android 4.0+ device (such as Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus etc), you will know that you can't just plug in your device and have it detected by the PC. Here is how you can get your Android device to connect with Ubuntu.

Social Media from the Command Line, Part 1: Facebook and Twitter

Be the envy of all your geekiest friends by using command-line programs to access your favorite sites and online tools. In the first part of this series, we will show you how to update your status on Facebook and Twitter via the command line. Let's go!

The Basics of RPM - Red Hat Package Management [Linux 101]

RPM is the package management system for many Red Hat based distro. Let find out how RPMs works and how it compares with the "Ubuntu way" of managing software.

Everpad: The Best Evernote Client For Linux

Evernote has a desktop syncing client for almost every OS, except for Linux. If you are using for a Linux desktop client for Evernote, Everpad is the one to go.

Linux: The Ultimate Word Processor?

Linux is seldom known as the platform for word processing, but do you know that it can handle text much better than other systems? Let check it out.

Run a DIY Internet Radio Station with Icecast [Linux]

So you're a live DJ or musician, and you want to get some exposure for your skills online. There are various services you can sign up for to host Internet radio stations, but getting their tools to work on Linux is not always trivial. A fine alternative is Icecast. Learn how to run a DIY Internet radio station with Icecast.

OpenELEC - The XBMC Distro

XBMC is one of the most popular open source media center systems and OpenELEC is a Linux distribution built with the XBMC code. Check out the distro and its distinct advantages over a XBMC software install

8 Vim Plugins to Enhance Your Productivity

One of Vim's features is extreme extensibility. If you can dream it up, there's probably a plugin for it. Here are 8 useful plugins that will help you be more productive when using Vim. If you lean towards hating it now, give these plugins a try and then see how you feel.

Nitro: A Beautiful Task Management App For Linux

There are no lack of to-do list apps for Linux, and with a powerful tool like Evernote or Wunderlist, one might wonder if there is any more room for new task management app. Nitro is relatively new to the "to-do" list scene, but its beautiful interface and the ease of use did turn some heads and attracted some attentions. Let check it out!

Three Retro Window Manager For Your Linux Desktop

If you are feeling nostalgic, here are a few retro window managers that you can choose from.

Check For Broken Link In Your Website From Linux Desktop

A broken link is a killer for any website and it should be eliminated at all cost. The bad thing is, it is easily said than done. If you are running a website with more than a thousand articles and every post contains at least 3 links, how are you able to find out which particular link is no longer working?

Why You Should Use Linux to Learn Programming

Linux is popular with programmers, and for good reason. If you've always wanted to learn programming, whether to develop software professionally or just for fun, there's no better platform to cut your teeth on.

The Basics of Debian Package Management: APT and Repositories [Linux 101]

Ever wonder how and why your Linux system can always auto update itself to the latest version? Learn about the basics of the debian package management and how the APT and repositories work in Linux.

How to Add (And Delete) Events to Google Calendar From The System Tray [Ubuntu]

There are plenty of ways that you can integrate Google Calendar in Ubuntu, but this is the easiest that I have come across so far. Here is how you can add events to google Calendar from the system tray.

How to Use XBMC to Play All Your Network Media

XBMC is one of the best media center software around and one of its ability is to access and stream media from all sorts of different devices. Let's suppose you have pictures on your Windows PC, Music in iTunes on a Mac, some ripped DVD's on your Linux file server, etc. Here's how to connect your XBMC box to them all.

Ack: A Better Grep

If you have used the Linux command line before, you've no doubt used "grep" to search for strings of text. There's a better way to do so, and it's called Ack.

How to Install Guest Addition In Ubuntu 12.10 Guest In Virtualbox [Quick Tip]

If you are not able to install guest additions in Ubuntu 12.10 guest in Virtualbox, here's the fix.

How to Easily Install Windows Applications In Linux with q4wine

WINE is a great tool for you to run Windows apps in Linux. qt4wine made the installation process easier. Check out how qt4wine can help you easily install Windows apps in Linux.

How to Configure Screen Brightness in Ubuntu

Adjusting the screen brightness in Ubuntu is easy, but to fully customize is not. Let's see how you can easily configure the screen brightness in Ubuntu.

Manage Your Perl Installation with Perlbrew [Linux]

While your Linux comes with Perl support, you won't want to use it as it is not the latest version. Perlbrew allows you to manage perl installation without root privilege.

How to Enable Hybrid Suspend in Ubuntu [Quick Tips]

"Hybrid Suspend" in Ubuntu allows you to first suspend your computer and if it is not restored after a while, will go into hibernation by itself. This is an effective way to save battery power and electricity bills. Here is how you can enable Hybrid suspend in Ubuntu

How to Create Deb Packages with Debreate

Package management in Debian and Ubuntu-based distro is easy. But if you are looking to create your own deb packages, there aren't many useful tools around. Learn how you can build your own deb packages here.

The Basics of Debian Package Management: DEB Packages [Linux 101]

Deb is the commonly used package management system in Debian-based distro, including Ubuntu. In this tutorial, we show you the basics of a debian package and its file structure.

Manage Files On Your Kindle Fire HD With Ubuntu

The Amazon file transfer software for Kindle Fire works well in Mac and Windows, but not in Linux. In Ubuntu, here's how you can manage files on your Kindle Fire.

How to Get Things Done in Linux with Zanshin

Many, many "productivityists" are followers of David Allen's "Getting Things Done" methodology. The methodology itself doesn't rely on a specific tool or application, but that hasn't stopped fans from trying to develop the perfect one. Let's take a look at one - Zanshin, which is part of the KDE Software Collection.

How to Add Android-style Live Wallpaper to Ubuntu

Do you love the live wallpaper in Android? Now you can get the live wallpaper on Ubuntu desktop as well.

How To Stay On IRC Forever Using Linux

IRC is great, but it can be easily affected by your Internet connection. If you're not afraid of the command line, you can keep your IRC connection going almost as long as you like.

How to Add Your Own Web Apps to Bitnami LAMP Stacks

BitNami packages are a great way to test out a specific application. With a few extra steps, you can quickly deploy and try out all sorts of web-based applications. Here's the full tutorial on adding web apps to your BitNami LAMP stack

Accessing The "Show Desktop" Icon In Ubuntu 12.10

Ubuntu 12.10 comes with a few ways for you to quickly access your desktop, but they are not very visible to the users. Here is a run down of the several ways you can use to access the Show Desktop icon in Ubuntu.

How to Recover From The "File Not Found: Grub Rescue" Boot Up Error [Linux, Quick Tips]

Sometimes, when you install a new Linux distro in your PC and you didn't set the boot flag correctly, you will often end up with a unbootable machine with a "File not found: Grub Rescue" boot error message. This happened to me while I were installing the Ubuntu 12.10. Here's how you can fix it.

What's New in Ubuntu 12.10

Now that Ubuntu 12.10 is finally here, let's take a look at which features have made it to the final list and whether you should upgrade or not.

Linux Application Review: KBackup

If you are using KDE and are in need of a backup solution, KBackup is one simple application that can get the job done. Where Backintime provides a nice, OS X-esque interface, KBackup is back-to-basics program that will equally well. Check out the full review here.

How to Back Up Your Linux Machine to Box

It's a good practice to keep a version of your back-ups on and off your computer. Here, we'll show you how to back up your Linux machine to Box

How To Use Different Desktop Environments in Ubuntu

If Unity has got you frustrated and you think the upcoming integration with Amazon is too much, you've got lots of options if you want to change desktop environments.

More About Shell Script: Adding Conditions And GUI

If you are just starting out creating your own shell scripts, here are the ways to easily add conditionals and GUI to your shell scripts.

Two Simple Tricks with Shell Scripts To Improve Your Productivity [Linux]

One of the best things about the Linux command line is your ability to put together scripts that make your life easier. While shell programming may seems difficult to learn, these 2 simple tricks cn allow you to easily simple shell script to automate your life.

10 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal

So you have installed a fresh copy of Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal. Here are some of the things/fix/tweaks that you might want to do after the installation.

Tiny Core Linux: A Barebone Linux Distro That Boots Very Fast

Linux is good for almost everything. If you are running a small project that doesn't require a full Linux distro, Tiny Core Linux is one small barebone Linux distro that boots very fast and comes with options for you to customize it to suit your needs.

How to Try Out Web Applications with Bitnami Stacks

Have you ever wanted to try a web app without dabbling into the installation and configuration? Luckily, Bitnami have stacks for different web apps so you can easily test them out effortlessly. Let check it out.

10 Things To Look For In Ubuntu 12.10

The upcoming Ubuntu 12.10 comes with plenty of new features. If you have missed our review of the beta, check out the top ten new arrivals in Ubuntu 12.10 that should catch your attention.

How to Easily Convert Markdown Document to HTML In Kate Text Editor [Linux]

Text editors are great for creating markdown document because they run light are mostly distraction-free. In this article, we'll show you how to convert the markdown document in Kate text editor (KDE) to HTML with a single shortcut.

Linux Application Review: Backintime KDE Edition

Back in Time backup your Linux system and allows you to restore it much like the Time machine in Mac. Here's the full review of the KDE edition.

NitroShare Allows You to Share Files Easily With Computers In The Same Network

If you are in local network with no Internet access, or you just want to quickly send a file over to another computer without having it to go to the web and back, NitroShare is one good file sharing app you can use on the local network and it works well with Windows, Mac and Linux.

Ubuntu Studio: A Distro for Recording

If you're a musician or an audio engineer, and you don't want to spend the kind of money on setting up a digital studio or don't want to use a Mac for some reason, you should check out Ubuntu Studio.

How to Install A Personal Google Drive Using FengOffice [Linux]

Google has a great set of services available for general consumers, and even offers it for a reasonable rate for businesses. But if you're the paranoid type, or just like to do things yourself, there's a way you can create something like Google Docs that you install and host on any Ubuntu box you might have. Here is how you can do it.

How to Set up Nomachine NX between Two Linux Systems

There are a number of ways you can log into one computer to run software from another: ssh for purely command-line work, VNC for a remote view of your desktop, RDP if you're stuck (temporarily) in Windows. Nomachine is known for their NX system, which it compresses the data it sends and receives, making it suitable for slower network connections.

Setting Up AndroMouse For Android In Ubuntu (Android As A Wireless Mouse)

We have previously discussed how you can use AndroMouse to turn your Android phone into a wireless mouse for your computer. In this tutorial, we will show you how to set it up in Ubuntu.

How to Integrate Google Services into Your Linux Desktop (Part 2)

In this part 2 of the Google Apps on Linux series, we will show you how to integrate your Google Documents, Music and Picasa to your LInux desktop.