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Ubuntu 8.04 upgrade snafu
I normally start using the new versions of Ubuntu when it enters the last part of the alpha stage. I always did a clean install until now. I was going to upgrade when Ubuntu released the 5th alpha version of … Continue reading
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Tagged Gutsy Gibbon, Hardy Heron, Ubuntu 7.10, Ubuntu 8.04, Windows Vista, Windows XP
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Maxtor OneTouch4 with Ubuntu Linux
I got the Maxtor OneTouch4 500 GB external hard drive during the Thanksgiving deal. Maxtor uses it’s own software to access/backup files from/to the external drive. I used Windows OS to setup the hard drive the first time. Maxtor installed … Continue reading
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. Dell is offering LinDVD software with every Ubuntu system for … Continue reading
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Tagged Compiz Fusion, Dell, Inspiron, Intel, NVidia, Ubuntu 7.10, Webcam
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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. Issue 1: Skype detected my … Continue reading
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Tagged ATI, fglrx, GeForce FX 5600, Gutsy Gibbon, Linux, Logitech, NVidia, Radeon X1600, Skype Beta 2.0, Ubuntu 7.10, Webcam
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USB not working with Virtualbox in Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon
I first installed Virtualbox OSE (Open Source Edition) from Ubuntu repo. I didn’t see any option to load USB devices in the settings. The OSE version was 1.5 whereas the current Virtualbox version is 1.5.2. I thought, may be the … Continue reading
Laptop webcam works with AMSN in Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon
I did a fresh install of Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon Tribe 3 on my laptop on Saturday. It has ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics card. I had problem with the Live CD as usual. The X server didn’t work. I had … Continue reading