Ubuntu

I have been using Ubuntu full time for a few years now and Linux as a whole, for much longer. So realize I am writing this as a guy who uses the desktop - not a Windows using hack trying to stick up for Windows 7.
The above being said, Ubuntu us not really something that [...]

Skype is one of those applications available for Linux that I love to hate. It’s annoying because of its proprietary nature. So when it craps out, too bad. Yet at the same time, it remains the best VoIP app I have ever used.
But it appears that there may be a new day for this telephony [...]

I remember the first time I used Ubuntu. Already being a Simply Mepis and Linspire user at the time, the jump to Ubuntu was only odd based on the use of the GNOME desktop over that of KDE. A few weeks of use later, I found myself loving GNOME vastly more than my info overload [...]

With the proper know how or at least a willingness to take a day to learn about a new operating system, yes, Ubuntu is a solid alternative to Windows. But not without taking time to get yourself out of the Windows mindset. I have used Ubuntu and Linux in general, for years. Today I use [...]

At first I thought the news of IBM and Canonical working together to deliver cloud based Linux desktops to the businesses out there sounded like a great idea. But then I remembered just how awful Lotus really is. Do we really want IBM doing anything with software these days?
My objections aside with regard to IBM, [...]

First off I would say more power to it. I think this is great if this is what it takes for the project to continue. Clearly using Ubuntu as a base is not perfect for all projects, so it makes sense to use the tools that best meet the needs of the developers.
As long as [...]

At first pass, this might seem like a silly question. But if you are considering bridging your business into a specific distro, knowing which one has the most usage might matter to you.
Speaking honestly, I am not sure that this article has all the information to make a clear call on actual usage. That said, [...]

I have been a supporter for open source software for years. And to that note, I recently jumped on board with with a project known as WebcamStudio. Those who remember the original program would do well to give this software a second look - it has been upgraded BIG TIME.
New UI, new features and great [...]

It’s always cracked me up when someone goes out of their way to purchase a brand new notebook, knowing full well it was designed for Vista, then try to install Linux into it. Then when issues regarding the cheap Broadcom Wi-Fi chipset come up, frustration starts.
Look, if you are buying new anyway, let me set [...]

As with any new OS release, I am expecting some fair bugs with the release of Ubuntu 9.10. Already failing to install on my old Averatec 3200, it looks like it will be installing nicely on my System76 Intel based notebook however. But hey, it’s a beta.
If you are planning on being among the early [...]

Before even getting started, I should point out that I have been using Puppy Linux off and on for what seems like years. This being said, I was driven to using this great distro again on a notebook that previously had been using Ubuntu. For a variety of sloppy video chipset reasons coming down from [...]

After reading this piece about Shuttleworth, I think he hits on some key issues. Yet that aside, the Linux crew needs to realize that the market is there but will not be addressed due to one fundamental flaw. Support.
While hardware/software and other goods are in pretty good shape, the fact of the matter is that [...]

A question that I receive more often than not is which is the better operating system - BSD vs Linux? It is at this point that I first have to address the non-disputable issues. Linux is a kernel, which comes in different distributions (desktop environment, etc) whereas BSD actually has forks of the same operating [...]

Wireless has made tremendous strides on the Linux desktop. Despite what those who cling tightly to their problematic Broadcom chipsets might like to think, I have actually seen less headaches with Ubuntu 9.04 PCLinuxOS 2009 than I have seen with Vista - no kidding. The key is following suit with the right chipset. For those [...]

While the need may be lacking here, there is still a certain level of cool that comes with trying to install Linux on various types of hardware. Hacking a Kindle to run Ubuntu is almost as cool a hacking a bunch of MSNTVs to run as a Linux cluster.
So while the practical applications initially remain [...]

While I am not all that thrilled about the name used to describe certain Ubuntu users, I do recognize the point being made here in this website about them. Yes, some Ubuntu users are of the mind that Linux is Ubuntu and vice versa. The truth is actually that Ubuntu is merely a distribution of [...]

As some of you may already remember, I already have a fairly good remote desktop tool for accessing my own home office when I am out of down. Secured with SSH, using a VNC client and X forwarding, I have simply not looked into other alternatives until now.
FreeNX is another option for those looking to [...]

How many ‘buntus do we actually need here? Apparently, if the desire is to provide options for the slowest of the slow machines, there is never enough. And to answer the call, it seems that we can now look to Lubuntu for all our low resource computing needs.
Utilizing the Openbox windows manager, Lubuntu is designed [...]

One might not think that Microsoft has much to fear from Linux, but the truth is that even with its challenges and varied user experiences, it’s user base made up of a very loud, passionate group of individuals.
This translates into what will hopefully one day, become a available support team for those who are wanting [...]

You say KDE, I say GNOME and that other guy is going off about Enlightenment. All Linux users have that one desktop environment that best meets their needs. And so does OpenSuSE. Apparently OpenSuSE is now defaulting to KDE.
While fully support their decision, I sincerely hope that the horrors of KDE 4 will not be [...]