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By Arun, 6 months and 5 days ago

Gateway GT5628 Quad Core Desktop

I bought a Gateway GT5628 Quad Core Desktop (refurbished) for a good deal from buy.com. The desktop's configuration is

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By Arun, 8 months and 12 days ago

Dell introducing Ubuntu in XPS M1330

Dell is adding Ubuntu OS to it's XPS M1330 lineup. It's currently being offered in Europe and will be in U.S. in a week or two. It looks like Dell is doing a decent sale with it's Ubuntu offering else they won't be offering it in more configurations. The XPS M1330 starts at £599. The monitor is only 13.3». You get the option of choosing integrated video card or NVidia's GeForce 8400m.

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By Arun, 9 months and 16 days ago

Dell's Ubuntu 7.10 offering

You might have heard the news that Dell is offering DVD video playback in their Ubuntu systems. Dell has released more information on what they are offering for Ubuntu 7.10.

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By Arun, 10 months and 22 days ago

Issues with Skype video in Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon

I wrote earlier about Skype 2.0 beta with Webcam support for Linux detected my webcam. I also wrote that I have to chat with someone to see if it works. There are 2 issues here.

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  • Skype Microphone problem and complete pulse audio setup in Ubuntu:
    • Arun: Thanks for the information Jikta.
    • Jitka: Hi everyone, I've just installed Heron on my pc and set out to tackle the above mentioned problems with Skype mic but , allas ! : it's working perfectly . This is what I did. Left Skype settings alone and enabled a few options from Alsa mixer preferences. All of the ...
  • Ubuntu and Kubuntu 8.10 beta released:
    • Arun: I think it's because of the driver issue. There is no workaround other than using open source driver, but everyone is hoping that ATi would support the new X before the final Ubuntu 8.10 release.
    • quixote: I decided to try 8.10 under Virtualbox, and it just c-r-a-w-l-e-d. I have an ATI graphics card, so I wonder whether that's the problem? Any workarounds? Also, I understand the e1000 bug has been dealt with. You can run Ibex fearlessly . . . even if slowly ;-)
  • Installing Virtualbox and Windows in Ubuntu:
    • Arun: The file is different in Hardy. I'll check and tell you. Does it work without making changes to that file?
    • Robin B: Hello! It's a good guide! But I cant find the "row SUBSYSTEM==»usb_device», MODE=»0664»" It's not in that file. Everything in that file about USB is: # USB serial converters SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", GOTO="usb_serial_start" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ENV{DEVTYPE}=="usb_device", GOTO="usb_serial_start" GOTO="usb_serial_end" LABEL="usb_serial_start" ATTRS{idVendor}=="0403", ATTRS{idProduct}=="6001", \ MODE="0660", GROUP="dialout" LABEL="usb_serial_end" " How do I make my USB work?
  • Cisco VPN installation issue with Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron:
    • vpn service: Thanks for the information, saved me some frustration! he he :)

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