Category Archives: linux

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Release Candidate

We consider this release candidate to be complete, stable, and suitable for testing by any user. It’s released. Finally. I’ve been waiting forever. I’ve been using Hardy Heron beta in my notebook for almost a week now, and I’m very … Continue reading

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Cool New Compiz Effect

New Compiz Effect, Cube Cylinder. It’s not I will use it in my daily activity since I’m not into compiz effect things. But, it still great effect to be shown to all non linux user. I’ll try it when I … Continue reading

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Why Use Linux?

- Myth 1: “Linux is hard to install” – Myth 2: “Linux does not recognize my hardware” – Myth 3: “Linux is too complicated to use” – Myth 4: “There are no applications available” Funny. It’s been 6 years since … Continue reading

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Etymology of a Linux Distro

Ever wondered where your favourite linux distro name comes from? Find yourself. Great list.

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Unable To Mount NTFS External Drive

Have you ever wanted to mount your external drive, but your linux box refused it? Most likely it was caused by you forgot to unplug / disconnect your external drive while you were in windows. Apparently, windows didn’t unplug / … Continue reading

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GTK Theme: Elegant Blankon

This is just a mod of elegant brit by fmrbpensador. All credits should go to him. I just recolor the theme to match my blankon desktop. Blankon is ubuntu-based distribution developed by Indonesian. (gnome-look link)

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One Week from Hardy Heron Beta

Hardy Heron is on beta freeze now. I think I’ll upgrade my notebook as soon as it reaches beta. I want to be in the front liners

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Ubuntu Brainstorm

Ubuntu brainstorm. Maybe you have some ideas that you think could improve ubuntu in the future? tell them!

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Make Your Linux Runs Faster

Drastically Speed up your Linux System with Preload. Preload is an “adaptive readahead daemon” that runs in the background of your system, and observes what programs you use most often, caching them in order to speed up application load time. … Continue reading

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