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Where to Get More Software for My Linux

If you have gotten your Linux system up and running with the basics, but you want more software this piece can help you to find it.

Published by KateG (19,097 pts

) on Oct 19, 2009 to
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Upgrading the Linux Kernel

Although most users will never find the need to upgrade their kernel there are several valid reasons for doing so. A newer device driver may become available, there may be some security bugs that need to be fixed, or the newest kernel may be more stable and reliable.

Published by Kristen Grubb (1,930 pts

) on Oct 17, 2009 to
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Web Authoring in Linux: (Advanced) QuantaPlus

In the first two articles in our series we started from basic webpage editing and continued with website management in Linux. Now, we are taking one step further and discussing an all-in-one solution suite for web authoring. Here is QuantaPlus, which we believe, can compete with Dreamweaver.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts

) on Oct 14, 2009 to
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Puppy Linux: USB Flash Drive Portability

When it comes to portability, USB Flash Drives still reign. And while their capacities increase and prices continue to drop, they have been a major technological advancement for data portability. So how can you take it to the next level? By making an entire PC portable: both the OS and your data.

Published by MiAGon (1,593 pts

) on Oct 13, 2009 to
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Web Authoring in Linux: (Novice) OpenOffice.org Writer & SeaMonkey Composer

In this first part of a series about web authoring in Linux, we will look at the most basic methods first, methods as simple as selecting File, Save as… HTML to create and publish your web pages without going into the details of HTML editing.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts

) on Oct 12, 2009 to
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Web Authoring in Linux: (Advanced) Screem/Bluefish

Are you a c0d3r? Do you think WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editors are for n00bs? Do you think in binary? See inside what web authoring software is for you.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts

) on Oct 12, 2009 to
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Screencasting in Linux

Screen recording, also told as screencasting, is very easy with Linux. In this article we will look at how to do this with Gtk-recormydesktop and Istanbul.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts

) on Oct 12, 2009 to
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Linux is NOT a Text-Based Operating System. It's as GUI as it Gets.

You were told that Linux is a text-based operating system where you can expect to be greeted with a frightening black screen with white text. A cold sweat is running down your spine because your entire computer is under your fingers. If you touch the keyboard, the PC will never boot again.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts

) on Oct 8, 2009 to
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Suse Studio Review

Suse Studio provides a free online tool that allows you to create your own customized Linux distributions. Read on to see how it works, and what it can do for you.

Published by Matthew Casperson (4,880 pts

) on Oct 7, 2009 to
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Puppy Linux: Installing New Applications

Despite its small size, Puppy Linux is surprisingly versatile in its ability to grow with your needs. Its PETget package manager brings simplicity and ease to the installation of additional programs: whether for supplemental purposes or as a means of replacement.

Published by MiAGon (1,593 pts

) on Oct 5, 2009 to
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