Ubuntu Screenshots of 11.10
Ubuntu 11.10 is now in beta and we have some official screenshots.
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Install Google Music on Ubuntu
Google Music has finally made its way onto Ubuntu. Here is how to install Google Music Frame on Ubuntu:
Open the terminal and run the following commands
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:janousek.jiri/google-music-frame-releases
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install google-music-frame
Install Unity 2D on Ubuntu
Unity 2D is the “lite” version for everyone who dont have the requirements for Unity’s OpenGL.
Here is a quick guide on how to install Unity 2D.
Open the terminal and run the following commands
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:unity-2d-team/unity-2d-daily
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-2d
After installing unity-2D do the following
* log out
* log back in and choose the “Unity 2D” session in the drop-down menu at the bottom of the login screen
* you will then be running Unity 2D
Install GUI on Ubuntu Server
Here is a quick guide on how to install GUI on your new Ubuntu LAMP server. This guide runs through how to install the desktop environment.
Enable Universe and multiverse repositories in /etc/apt/sources.list file
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop
This installs GNOME desktop
If you wan to install a graphical desktop manager without some of the desktop addons like Evolution and OpenOffice, but continue to use the server flavor kernel use the following command
sudo apt-get install –no-install-recommends ubuntu-desktop
If you want to install light weight desktop install xfce using the following command
sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop
If you want to install KDE desktop use the following command
sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
How to Setup Ubuntu 11.04 LAMP Server
I have been setting up Linux servers a lot lately and I came across this great step by step guide that outlines how to install an Ubuntu Server as a LAMP Server. LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP. This step by step process helps to make the process as easy as possible and even if you dont have Linux Server experience Im sure you will be able to follow the process.
This tutorial is for Ubuntu 11.04. Click here to check out the full article.
How to Install Webmin on Ubuntu 11.04
Recently I launched my own server and its the first time I have ever done this. Im running a Red Hat Linux server and I wanted to install Webmin, but I didnt really know how. Thus, I thought we would run through an installation guide of Wedmin, but this time on Ubuntu and the new Ubuntu 11.04.
Edit /etc/apt/sources.list file
sudo vi /etc/apt/sources.list
Add the following lines
deb http://download.webmin.com/download/repository sarge contrib
deb http://webmin.mirror.somersettechsolutions.co.uk/repository sarge contrib
Save and exit the file
Now you need to import GPG key
wget http://www.webmin.com/jcameron-key.asc
sudo apt-key add jcameron-key.asc
Update the source list
sudo apt-get update
Install webmin
sudo apt-get install webmin
Now you need to access webmin using http://serverip:10000/ once it opens you should see similar to the following screen
Ubuntu 11.04 Gallery
The Ubuntu team have been frantically trying to get the new version of Ubuntu (Ubuntu 11.04) ready for the general public. Here is a quick gallery of the new Ubuntu.
A Short Introduction to Ubuntu
The great ideas have come from the desire to help people gain access to knowledge and ascend on the evolutionary scale, be it physically, mentally or virtually. When it comes to the online environment there are updates that come out on a daily basis, with all sorts of new features and changes that are meant to improve the current software. One of the great ideas that have changed the perspective of many users is the Ubuntu software.
Function of Ubuntu
First of all, you need to understand what it is and what its functions are. The Ubuntu is a Linux operating system with a complete desktop that was designed to be used freely by both professionals and community. The origin of the name speaks for the program, as if we were to translate the word from African we will get “humanity to others.”
This is main strong point behind the software is that it was designed to answer the needs of any people without the requirement of paying for the services. They could access it in their own local language, they could customize and adapt the software in any ways they wanted, so it will respond to their requirements and needs. It’s that kind of program that is designed to adapt to the user’s style.
Compatibility
Furthermore, many of the programs that are released today are perfectly compatible with the Ubuntu operating system. Most of the programs that are designed for Microsoft windows can work on the Ubuntu system through Vine or by using a virtual machine. So you don’t have to worry if you decide to change your current operating system.
If you hire someone to do the migration from one operating system to another, especially if you find this person or business online, you can try to find the best background check service to make sure your computer is safe in their hands.
No crashes
When talking about security, the Ubuntu system is up for the challenge. It has been thoroughly demonstrated that the system isn’t susceptible to any type of crashes and it can keep your files safe and secure.
Why does the system stay in such good shape? The answer lies in the fact that the operating system is being updated every six months. This means that every little new thing that comes out in this time frame is carefully considered and implemented in the new version that is bound to come.
Education
Another great advantage of the Ubuntu operating system is the related to the idea of education anywhere in the world. As the software is free, it’s perfect to implement it in schools, universities and colleges. But you can’t choose every little free thing that comes out, you need to have something reliable, quick to install and user friendly and most importantly, extremely efficient.
The fact is that the Ubuntu system combines these requirements and answers to those necessities. The great single aspect of this software is the no price policy. Everyone who wants to benefit from it is free to search it online and try it in order to appreciate it.
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How to Install Zimbra Desktop in Ubuntu
Zimbra Desktop is a great new email and collaboration tool, which comes in the free or premium model. If you use Zimbra Desktop free you can sync and store all emails, calendar, contacts, etc, in the cloud and access locally. Zimbra Desktop aggregates information across accounts (Zimbra, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.) and social networks (Facebook, Digg, Twitter, etc.) to help make communicating & sharing information easier than ever.
Install Zimbra Desktop on Ubuntu
1.First you need to download Linux package from here www.zimbra.com/products/desktop.html
2. Extract the content of the package (*.tar.gz) on your Home, Desktop…right click > Extract here
3. Open a terminal and go where you extract zimbra…for example:
$ cd home//Desktop/zdesktop_2_0_1_b10659_linux_i686/
4. from that path run:
$ sudo ./install.pl
5. It will guide you to the Setup Zimbra Desktop > press (A) to accept terms and conditions
6. If you would, accept the default directori where it install
/opt/zimbra/zdesktop
7. Would you like to continue to install files for user: Root? > Here you may want to answer NO…otherwise you always have to log in Zimbra Desktop as superuser.
8. To install data files run this command (always on the same path: ~//Desktop/zdesktop_2_0_1_b10659_linux_i686/):
$ /opt/zimbra/zdesktop//linux/user-install.pl
9. Now you’ll be asked about where to install files, for example:
Home//.zdesktop
(if you put a dot in front zdesktop, it’ll be hidden (ctrl+h) inside your home folder…)
10. And then you’ll be asked about the path where to locate the icon where you’ll launch Zimbra, for example:
/home//Desktop
11. Press enter and configure your accounts. It is a really usefull, and complete aplication. You have tabs to manage facebook, twitter accounts, calendar, tags…
Video: How to Install Ubuntu 11.04
It seems like the development of Ubuntu is a lot faster than OS X, Windows or any other operating system. With a lot of new versions being launched it is sometimes a little difficult knowing how to install the latest version of Ubuntu.
Here is a great video on how to install Ubuntu 11.04. Ubuntu 11.04 is the next version of Ubuntu that will be released to the public very soon.
