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Ubuntu 13.10: It just works
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that Ubuntu 13.10 is a solid, reliable platform that just works. Do you agree?
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Five tips for a smoother Linux command-line experience
Many Linux users find the command line intimidating and avoid it like the plague. But these tricks and shortcuts can make the command line more manageable -- and downright useful.
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Making metaphor with Neal Stephenson
The first time you saw the title "In the Beginning...Was the Command Line" on TechProGuild, it was a review through the eyes of a Windows zealot. Now see what a Linux eva...
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Get quick control over your Linux server with server commands
Linux has many useful GUI administration tools, but often it's just easier to enter commands from the command line. Here is a list of helpful Linux server commands, how they're use...
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Steam Box will bring Linux to the masses
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Valve's Steam Box will help get Linux into the living rooms of the world. Do you agree?
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How to get Netflix streaming on Ubuntu 12.10
It's taken quite some time, but Netflix streaming video has finally arrived on the Ubuntu Linux desktop. In this easy, step-by-step, Jack Wallen shows you how.
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Linux 101: Easy VNC server setup
If you need to remote into your Linux server, VNC might be the best option. Jack Wallen walks you through the steps of setting up a VNC server on an rpm-based distribution.
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Fact sheet: Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander)
Here is a quick fact sheet about what changes you can expect to see in Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander).
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How to install GNOME 3.8 on Ubuntu
If you want to try Ubuntu 13.04, but prefer a different desktop than Unity, Jack Wallen shows you how you can install the latest iteration of GNOME Shell (3.8) and why you should g...
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10 fundamental differences between Linux and Windows
Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Jack Wallen has distilled the key differences ...