So, you are using Ubuntu, everything is great. You have customized it to your exact liking and are happy with your speeds. Just a few niggles left, and today’s is…..
Category Archives: Ubuntu
Ignore Broken Packages in Ubuntu (or any system with Aptitude Package Manager)
Ignoring broken packages in Ubuntu or any other distribution of Linux using Aptitude package manager would usually be a bad thing and it’s not recommended. Maintaining a system of broken packages kind of defeats the object.
BUT, I recently came across a situation where I had to install a 32bit version of Chrome on my 64bit Ubuntu.
How to a Set Static IP in Ubuntu
Some recent changes to Ubuntu have changed the way we set a static IP in Ubuntu 12.04 and 12.10. Previously we could change the /etc/resolv.conf file adding in our static IP details. But due to some internal changes I’m finding it more stable to make changes in the graphical interface…. nm-connection-editor, as these new changes are overwriting the file with some generated content.
Move Minimize, Maximize and Close Buttons – Ubuntu 12.04
I don’t know why Ubuntu has decided to keep window controls (window controls being the minimize, maximize and close buttons) in the left corner of the window. For some reason, with every release of Ubuntu I expect the window controls to be moved to the right! I keep trying to change my ways but always reach for the right corner when minimizing or trying to close – maximizing I could probably do without!
Ubuntu 12.04 is no different, time to change some settings again…
Change LXDE Screen Resolution in Ubuntu (or Lubuntu)
LXDE Lightweight Desktop Environment
Changing the LXDE screen resolution is easy, but at first its not permanent. Setting a permanent resolution seems quite straightforward in Ubuntu, sometimes! You may have had a few problems setting the resolution in Ubuntu 11.10 (among other things – which has led many people to seek out new distributions).
How to Open a Terminal in Ubuntu
Opening a terminal isn’t as important as it used to be in Ubuntu. Ubuntu is quite user friendly now (though some would argue it is moving against that with it’s unity interface!) but using a terminal is still as powerful as ever!
HUD – Heads Up-Display. The future of the Ubuntu menu? Lets see…
Filezilla Crashes on Drag and Drop – Ubuntu 11.10
Filezilla – What just happened?!
Recently Filezilla crashes on drag and drop, I believe its an Ubuntu 11.10 problem as I don’t remember this occurring before. It’s pretty drastic so I’m sure I would have noticed!
Whenever I try to drag and drop a folder Filezilla disappears (exits or crashes – however you want to explain it!). It wasn’t too painful to fix…. luckily.