Install Ubuntu on Windows with no partitioning

I’m pretty sure there are lots of you who are pretty curious as to what really is the big deal with Linux, and there may be a few Linux virgins among you guys who are willing to run it on your machines. However, I’m willing to bet that most of you guys aren’t that tech-savvy and that... 

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HowTo: Remove Old Ubuntu Kernels

Each time Ubuntu installs a new Linux kernel (upgrade), it leaves the old one installed. It means if you update/upgrade regularly, the Grub boot menu will be filled with all the Linux kernels you installed on your system, even those you no longer need. Btw, this is done purposely to make sure that you... 

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HowTo: Create Wine Application Shortcuts on Ubuntu

I use the Ubuntu partition on my laptop as my main/work desktop and I barely use Windows because I have all the programs and applications I need on Ubuntu even Windows programs like Adobe Photoshop. Running Photoshop on Ubuntu is made possible by Wine, a software that lets users install Windows software... 

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HowTo: Install Adobe AIR on Ubuntu

I did a fresh install of Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala a few days ago. I know its a bit late, but the reason why I didn’t do it earlier was because I didn’t want to mess up my customized Ubuntu “Mac” desktop. What made me decide to do a fresh install was because my old Ubuntu partition... 

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HowTo: Fix Adobe Photoshop ALT key on Ubuntu

Are having a problem getting the ALT key to work after installing Adobe Photoshop on Ubuntu? Don’t worry, I’m gonna show you how you can fix it with a few simple steps. I’ve been running a Windows Vista/Ubuntu dual boot system on my Toshiba Satellite A305-S6872 for almost a year now.... 

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Check Ubuntu’s Computer Hardware Such As BIOS, Processor and Motherboard In Command Line

Although there is a GUI way to check for your machine's hardware such as Motherboard, BIOS, Processor and etc. - for Linux admnistrators, there is no cooler way to do it than using the command line. In Ubuntu, hardware information can be retrieve from Dump Desktop Management Interface package (dmidecode).... 

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How to Block Particular Website In Ubuntu Linux

I already discussed here how to block unwanted website in windows, on this article I will show you how to do the same thing in Ubuntu Linux. Website restriction is helpful to prevent some users specially your kids from accessing provocative, gambling, and other unwanted sites. With Ubuntu, blocking websites... 

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How to Download Multiple Files In Ubuntu From Terminal

If you want to look more like geeky when using Ubuntu then instead of using a FTP GUI app, use the command line to download multiple files. Ubuntu Linux supports Wget which is a free utility for non-interactive download of files from the Web. It supports HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols, as well as retrieval... 

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Run Portable Ubuntu Linux Inside Windows

Since I made Ubuntu as my main OS on my personal laptop, I always missed it when I'm at the office where I'm using Windows 7. Good thing I found the Portable Ubuntu. It is a Windows app that let you run Ubuntu as a portable Windows application which you can carry on your thumb drive. This portable system... 

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Google Chrome for Mac and Linux goes Beta

The search giant Google today officially released Chrome for Mac and Linux in Beta. These are polished versions from the Windows version ported to Mac/Linux considering the features such as the Omnibox (where you can both search and type in addresses), themes from artists, and most importantly, speed.... 

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