Tag Archives: linux

Top 5 Firefox alternatives for Linux

Posted on January 9, 2009 by probabilityZero

I’m a huge fan of Firefox, but it just doesn’t run well on my EEE PC (which runs Ubuntu Linux). Because of this, I’ve been researching alternate web browsers that run in Linux. Epiphany is a browser for the GNOME … Continue reading →

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VirtualBox Seamless mode: Windows XP in Ubuntu 8.10 + Compiz-Fusion

Posted on November 3, 2008 by probabilityZero

I’ve tried VirtualBox’s seamless mode in the past and had mixed results. It worked well enough last time I tried it in Ubuntu 7.10, but it didn’t play well with compiz-fusion. Now, having updated to Ubuntu 8.10 and the newer … Continue reading →

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My new EEE PC 900

Posted on September 23, 2008 by probabilityZero

I just got it today and I’m very happy with it. It is exactly what I wanted; light, small, and powerful enough to do everyday things like web surfing and email. The Linux install on it by default (Xandros, modified … Continue reading →

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Controversy over new Pidgin feature

Posted on April 30, 2008 by probabilityZero

Newer versions of Pidgin have the text input area resize to fit the text typed in, similar to Google Talk. This made a bunch of people all pissy, and now they want to fork Pidgin. The new project, funpidgin, intends … Continue reading →

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Installing Nexuiz on Ubuntu Gutsy 64-bit

Posted on April 10, 2008 by probabilityZero

I’ve been having a lot of fun playing Nexuiz recently. I have played previous versions, but the newest one looks amazing. Full HDR effects, lots of detail everywhere. If you have a good graphics card, I’d highly recommend you try … Continue reading →

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Ammo for the OS wars

Posted on March 29, 2008 by probabilityZero

The PWN to OWN contest is finally over, and Ubuntu has won. Now that it’s official, I’m ready to go gloat on all the computer-related forums and blogs! YAY Linux FTW!!! I kid, but this contest has prompted quite a … Continue reading →

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I got my iPod Classic to work with Amarok

Posted on December 26, 2007 by probabilityZero

It was a bit harder than I expected it to be (the new iPods are apparently encrypted somehow to prevent anything but iTunes from syncing with it), but now it’s working perfectly. It even downloaded all of my cover art. … Continue reading →

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Upgraded to Gutsy, still working out the kinks

Posted on October 24, 2007 by probabilityZero

I upgraded on Saturday, but I still haven’t gotten everything working. Right now sound capture isn’t working, and I only just got compiz-fusion working (which is weird, considering I had it working perfectly in Feisty; I had to remove it … Continue reading →

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