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Migrating From Windows to Kubuntu: Smoother Than You Think?

The move from Windows to Linux is easier than ever with Kubuntu. Kubuntu uses the KDE desktop, which has a one button start menu similar to Windows. With a large community behind (K)Ubuntu, help is easy to find. So what are you waiting for? Switch to a free and open source software now.

Published by Berry van der Linden (2,680 pts

) on Nov 4, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

Saving Power with Suspend/Hibernate Commands in Linux

Linux is a fantastic operating system with lots of ways to help make your computing space a bit greener. On of those methods is the often troubled suspend/hibernate. On laptops this is a very tricky, often frustrating system to get working. In this article I will give you some pointers.

Published by jlwallen (4,137 pts

) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Green Computing / IT Articles

Examples of Linux Desktops

Linux is similar to the UNIX operating system and is founded on the Linux kernel. The Linux operating system is open source and free which means that the code can be collaboratively used, modified without cost and can be distributed commercially and non-commercially.

Published by nancydehra (1,271 pts

) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

Installing Linux on a PS3 Without a CD

What is Linux? Linux is similar to the UNIX operating system. It is based on the Linux kernel developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It is a free and open source collaboration operating system that runs many environments including the PS3. Here we discuss the common questions surrounding this subject.

Published by nancydehra (1,271 pts

) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

Your First Open Office Tutorial

If you are new to the world of Open Office, then this basic tutorial can get you going without too much stress.

Published by KateG (19,160 pts

) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

A Beginners Guide to Enlightenment Linux

If you want to get set up with Enlightenment Linux this guide can get you going without any trouble.

Published by KateG (19,160 pts

) on Oct 31, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

Beginners Guide to Debian

Want to try something other than Windows? Windows 7 not doing it for you? Debian is one of the most stable Linux distributions out there. Here is a beginners guide to using this operating system.

Published by huxleymedia (3,969 pts

) on Oct 31, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

Kontact: Personal Information Management Software

If you are looking for a personal information management (PIM) software, don’t look elsewhere because Linux has excellent choices: Kontact and Evolution. In this article we analyze Kontact. Microsoft Outlook users may immediately discover the extra features and wish they could use it.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts

) on Oct 30, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

Beginners Guide to Mint

Linux Mint is the ideal version to try if you're thinking of migrating from Windows. It is even friendlier than the immensely popular Ubuntu. If you're taking your first steps into Linux, have a read of this article so you can make an informed decision about whether Mint is for you.

Published by huxleymedia (3,969 pts

) on Oct 30, 2009 to
Linux Platform Articles

Creating a Linux DHCP Server

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server handles the assignment of IP addresses, subnet masks and broadcast addresses to clients within the network which do not have static IP addresses. This article explains how to set up your own DHCP server on Linux.

Published by Kristen Grubb (2,026 pts

) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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