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How to get Netflix streaming on Ubuntu 12.10

December 10, 2012 7:00am PST

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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How to install GNOME 3.8 on Ubuntu

April 29, 2013 8:13am PDT

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 give it a try.

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Tweak Ubuntu Unity: Get a dock-style launcher and Unity Dash

June 17, 2013 6:48am PDT

One of the biggest criticisms of Ubuntu Unity is the inability to move the Launcher. After having an epiphany, Jack Wallen illustrates one way you can have the best of both worlds.

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Linux on a tablet: Hurry up and wait?

March 5, 2013 1:27pm PST

Patrick Gray takes a look at the upcoming Ubuntu tablet and explains why he'll wait for their second generation device.

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How to join Ubuntu to a Windows Workgroup

November 2, 2010 5:00am PDT

Do you need to join your Linux workstation to a Windows Workgroup? Believe it or not, it isn't a challenging task. In this Open Source blog, Jack Wallen walks you through the steps so that your...

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How to create an FTP server on an Ubuntu 12.04 virtual machine

August 15, 2012 6:37am PDT

Lauren Malhoit walks you through the steps for setting up a Linux Ubuntu 12.04 server with a second hard drive as a VMware virtual machine.

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10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux

May 7, 2013 8:54am PDT

Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.

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DIY: Best Linux distros based on type of user

March 2, 2012 9:49am PST

Jack Wallen gives a high-level overview of which major Linux distribution is best for specific types of users.

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Create the look and feel of Ubuntu Touch on your Android tablet

May 1, 2013 6:58am PDT

Do you want to make your Android tablet look and feel like the Ubuntu Touch interface without rooting your device? Jack Wallen shows you how.

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How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine?

February 1, 2010 12:03pm PST

In this How do I tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to connect to a Windows 7 machine remotely from a Linux desktop.

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How to set up LAMP for quick and easy web page hosting

July 17, 2012 8:01am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux takes you through the basic steps to install and set up the LAMP stack for a quick, easy, and cheap solution for hosting web pages.

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10 reasons why Ubuntu 12.10 desktop blows away Windows 8

October 19, 2012 4:42am PDT

Ubuntu 12.10 has arrived, and Windows 8 is just around the corner. Jack Wallen says there's no contest between the two.

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Ubuntu's two big advantages over Windows and Mac

July 26, 2010 1:00am PDT

There are two very important areas where Ubuntu Linux has significant advantages over both Windows 7 and Mac OS X. See what they are and join the discussion.

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How to change your privacy settings in Ubuntu's Unity Dash

March 25, 2013 10:02am PDT

Jack Wallen shows you how to protect your privacy by changing a setting in Ubuntu Unity's search dash.

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10 obscure Linux distributions (and why you should know about them)

March 3, 2011 1:20pm PST

Linux distributions come in all shapes and sizes, and they're aimed at addressing every conceivable need. Jack Wallen introduces a few you may not have heard of that might be worth a look.

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DIY: Replace Ubuntu Unity with a different desktop

September 13, 2011 8:15am PDT

If you're not a fan of the new Ubuntu Unity interface, learn how simple it is to replace the desktop with Classic GNOME, XFCE, or KDE.

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Manage your Nagios installation with the web-based GUI NagiosQL

August 13, 2012 12:32pm PDT

NagiosQL is a powerful web-based GUI tool that helps you configure and manage your Nagios network monitor. Follow these NagiosQL install instructions.

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What's the best laptop for running Ubuntu Linux?

February 17, 2010 10:52am PST

I want to find the best laptop to run Ubuntu Linux in a business setting. Check out my requirements and then post your best recommendation.

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How to preview Ubuntu Unity Smart Scopes

April 15, 2013 8:30am PDT

Although the Unity Smart Scopes project has been delayed until the Ubuntu 13.10 release, it is still an amazing tool. Jack Wallen shows you how to get the Unity Smart Scopes installed on your...

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The Canonical conundrum: Why the Ubuntu hate?

March 11, 2013 7:32am PDT

Jack Wallen offers his perspective on the Canonical and Ubuntu debate. Do you think Canonical should be thanked or shunned for their decisions? Take the poll.

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