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Some of you might face this situation. Ubuntu’s Ubiquity Installer could not detect SATA drive, although  sudo fdisk -l  lists the drive. It even appeared in gparted. It seems that the SATA drive had left over raid configuration information that was telling the installer to skip the drive (as if it was unsupported). In the following tutorial, I will show you how to get Ubuntu to detect the SATA drive, so that you could proceed and install Ubuntu. Read the full post here…

I have been using this little applet called cryptkeeper for a while now, it is a beautifully simple power user application that will help you keep your private information safe and secure. In this simple how to I will assist you in installing and using cryptkeeper. Basically Cryptkeeper is a Linux system tray applet that manages EncFS encrypted folders. Installing it is as easy as running a single command. I nstallation: Open terminal and execute command: sudo apt-get install cryptkeeper That will install all the necessary files. (Alternatively you can install it from synaptic package manager) Now log out and log back in. Once you are logged back in, you can start Cryptkeeper from the menu Applications->System Tools->Cryptkeeper. You should see an icon in your System Tray that looks like a pair of keys. This can vary a bit based on your current icon theme. This is the Cryptkeeper icon. And now H ow to use it. Click on the Cryptkeeper icon and select New encrypted ...

Skype is a simple software which enable you to make free calls(Audio,video and conference ) over the Internet by using VoIP protocol.It is available for all platform i.e you can use it from Ubuntu,windows or MacOS.It is very simple to use and graphical interface is also very user friendly with a lot of advanced features. The Command Line Way 1. Add the partner repository to the sources.list. sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list Uncomment the following lines: deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner If you don’t see the above two lines, then you must add them. Now save and close the file. 2. Now, retrieve the updated package lists from the newly added repositories by issuing the following command: sudo apt-get update 3. Now install skpe sudo apt-get install skype The Graphical Way 1. Go to Applications –> Ubuntu Software Center. 2. Then select Edit –> Software Sources… 3. Select ‘O...

The Ubuntu team has announced the release of Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS, the first maintenance update to Ubuntu's 10.04 LTS release.  This release includes updated server, desktop, and alternate installation CDs for the i386 and amd64 architectures.  Numerous updates have been integrated, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation. These include security updates and corrections for other high-impact bugs, with a focus on maintaining stability and compatibility with Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. To Get Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS ------------------------- To download Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS, or obtain CDs, visit: http://www.ubuntu.com/ getubuntu/download We recommend that all users read the release notes, which document caveats and workarounds for known issues. They are available at: http://www.ubuntu.com/ getubuntu/releasenotes/1004 About Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS ------------------------ This is the first maintenance release of ...

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Linux from Scratch describes the process of creating your own Linux system from scratch from an already installed Linux distribution, using nothing but the source code of software that you need. This 318 page eBook provides readers with the background and instruction to design and build custom Linux systems. This eBook highlights the Linux from Scratch project and the benefits of using this system. Users can dictate all aspects of their system, including directory layout, script setup, and security. The resulting system will be compiled completely from the source code, and the user will be able to specify where, why, and how programs are installed. This eBook allows readers to fully customize Linux systems to their own needs and allows users more control over their system. Check current availability! 

An in-depth exploration of the art of shell scripting. This guide assumes no previous knowledge of scripting or programming, but progresses rapidly toward an intermediate/advanced level of instruction . . . all the while sneaking in little nuggets of UNIX® wisdom and lore. It serves as a textbook, a manual for self-study, and a reference and source of knowledge on shell scripting techniques. The exercises and heavily-commented examples invite active reader participation, under the premise that the only way to really learn scripting is to write scripts. This book is also suitable for classroom use as a general introduction to programming concepts. The Advanced Bash Scripting Guide is both a reference and a tutorial on shell scripting. This comprehensive book (the equivalent of 974 print pages) covers almost every aspect of shell scripting. It contains 364 profusely commented illustrative examples, a number of tables, and a cross-linked index/glossary. Not just a shell ...