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05 Nov 07
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- Quick TipsTwo tips for speeding up you linux install
Howtos
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Linux Directory StructureWhere are all my files?
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- Linux Command LinePower Users love the freedom of the command line. Here's how you can get started taking complete control of your PCLinuxOS system.
- Tips for a Cooler LaptopCool is good!
- Lynx How ToFor the command-line user in all of us
- Keyboard ShortcutsWork faster with these shortcuts
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- How To Repair a Broken xorg.confDon't reinstall, fix it!
- How to make a list of installed packagesA great tip, check it out
- Beginner's Guide to LinuxSometimes we need a little help getting started
- Faster downloadsYou know you want it
- How to understand and edit etc/fstabPCLinuxOS sets up partitions correctly in most cases, but if it fails or you just want to change the default settings, exploring /etc/fstab is the first place to look
- Kopete to IRC howtoChatting about Kopete
- A word to the new and frustratedIf you've tried Linux before and have become frustrated, this one will help
- Clone UserHere's a fairly simple way to create an identical copy of a user. Ok, only the user's files and settings, not the actual user.:)
- Lessons from ChildrenLet's learn Gimp from the next generation.
- Linux TrackerDecyphering Torrents.
- PeerguardianProtecting you peer sharing privacy.
- Linux_Windows XP_ntfsHow to install PCLinuxOS with NTFS read/write enabled.
- AmarokGetting started with Amarok.
- AliasesHere's a bit a Linux mastery. You can do it, too. Come on. Give it a try.
- Backup w/ GrsyncHere's a fantastic tip for simplifying backup.
- Windows-Style Dialogs In FirefoxRid you Firefox those pesky Gnome-like dialogs.
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- Restarting X WindowsAfter trying to install a graphics driver you are left at the command line with no desktop. What do you do?
- Configuring Wireless RouterHere's some help for Linksys wireless PCMCIA cards.
- Opening Files In OpenOffice With Accented CharactersCan't get these characters - á, í, ó, à - in OpenOffice? Try this.
- Adding Media PlayersSetting up mimetypes. No, not like Marcel Marceau:).
- All Those DirectoriesMake sense out the Linux filesystem.
- 3 Quick TipsHere's a sample of some of the advice you will find on the PCLinuxOS Forum.
- Speed TweakingEveryone wants their computer to go faster. Here's how.
- Firefox ExtensionsWe have ten of our favorite Firefox extensions for you to explore.
- ScroogleLast month we learn how to integrate Scroogle into Konqueror. Here's one for all of the Opera lover's out there
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- Update or ReinstallThe most asked question on the PCLOS Forums - Please Read!
- Saving Flash AnimationsIf you ever wanted to do a 'file -> save page as' for a web page with flash animations and videos - Here's how.
- Saving settingsYou decided to re-install. Now you have to decide what to keep and how to do it. Don't worry, help is on the way.
- DVD RAM in PCLOSLast time Clareoldie showed us how to use DVD-RW discs as a hard drive using UDF. Now, he brings us his experience with DVD-RAM.
- ScroogleWho's Afraid of the Big, Bad Google?
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- What is "Root"?Here's a forum discussion on the meaning and purpose of "root" in Linux.
- My FavoritesHow to make a custom My Favorites Menu.
- What's in a Password?How to protect your online identity.
- What NOT To Do When Bored of Testing 2007Where's the thrill?
- Simple Ways to Do ThingsUsing PCLinuxOS there are many different ways to do things. Here are some of the easy ways.
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- Linux TwinViewTwo Monitors - Twice the Fun! But not if you don't know how to make it work. This article will make setting up TwinView a breeze on PCLinuxOS.
- Ripping AudioRecord audio tapes into convenient files to play on PCLinuxOS. In fact, we'll be able to record any audio signal we can lay our hands on, including broadcast radio by the time we're done.
- R-BaseR is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It is is widely used for statistical software development and data analysis, and has become a de-facto standard among statisticians for the development of statistical software. This is how one user set it up to work in PCLinuxOS
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Embedding Images in GmailThis is how to embed images in Gmail.
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- VMWare How-ToThere is not a geek anywhere that does not want to run an operating system in a virtual machine. For those ready to give it a first try, here is an excellent step-by-step explanation of all the steps necessary setup a VWWare virtual machine.
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How to install programs from source codeIn PCLinuxOS, it is strongly advised to install programs only from the official repositories through Synaptic, and users are advised to look there first for programs they want. If a program isn't there, it can be requested on the main PCLinuxOS forum in the request section. Sometimes, installing programs from source may be a more desirable option than the previous two, and this is a tutorial on how to do that. Installing a program from source is a 3 stage process.
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Gmail and BrowsersMany people here have a GMail account and like to check it via the Web. However, GMail only officially fully supports Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Safari, and Firefox. Many others here prefer Opera (which I use) or some other browser like Konqueror. In these browsers, some of the GMail features do not work or GMail does not work at all. Here, I'll tell you how to get GMail running to the best of your browser's ability.
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LinuxMint ReviewUbuntu gets a lot of attention, but many Linux users want KDE. There is Kubuntu but another serious contender is LinuxMint.
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A Tale of Many DistrosRed Hat, Mandrake, Debian, Xandros, Linspire, SUSE, Progeny, Libranet, Gentoo, Fedora, Damn Small Linux, Slackware, Solaris, and then Ubuntu. With so many linux/unix distros available, why try PCLinuxOS? Because, everything just works! Simplicity and ease of configuration are wonderful things.
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- TinyMeTinyMe is the latest PCLinuxOS effort intended to create a competitor to distributions such as Puppy and Feather Linux. It is targeted at computers that have little memory and/or a slow processor, while maintaining compatibility with the PCLinuxOS repositories.
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- A Windows User's DelightAs a former Windows user, I know that it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the volume of available distributions. Often, to help decipher the lingo and choose a capable distribution, those new to the community seek guidance from existing users. Sometimes this can lead to a really positive result, as another Windows user joins the Linux community.
- KidsafeFor many years, I've been fascinated by the idea of Linux and the Open Source community. Finally, in February of this year, I took the plunge and decided to give Linux a serious look. At every turn, I've been amazed at the progress that has been made. In fact, there's so much going on in the world of Linux these days, it's enough to make your head spin!
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Child friendly distrosA review on how child friendly three different disto's are
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- Creating Web Pages - 2In the last issue of PCLinuxOS Magazine we created a very basic web page. As stated before in the tutorial, the opening tags always have a closing tag. In the page below the main code tags that make the page
- Creating Web Pages - 1A basic tutorial on creating a html web site.
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