Ubuntu, another choice

If you just dropped Windows XP for Ubuntu on your machine, chances are you’re wondering how to set up automatic user logging in on Ubuntu. Setting up autologin in Ubuntu is quite easy and you can do the same in a matter of a few clicks. Here’s a quick guide on how to set up auto-login in Ubuntu: From the Gnome Menu, select System > Administration > Login Window. For security reasons, you’ll be asked to type your password. Once you’ve entered your password, click OK. In the dialog window that appears, go to the Security tab. Check ‘Enable Automatic Login’ In the box below, select/type in the username Click close to save the changes The next time you start Ubuntu on your computer, the login screen will be bypassed and you’ll be automatically logged into the account you specified.

Turning on ClearType mode if you’re using an LCD monitor helps a lot in improving readability. Ubuntu, by default, doesn’t have ClearType turned on. However, you could achieve really nice font smoothing by just choosing an option in the settings. In order to turn text smoothing on in Ubuntu, do the following: Go to System > Preferences > Appearance Go to the Fonts tab Under rendering, select Subpixel Smoothing (LCDs) Click Close

Ok. I have tried Kopete last week and I was pretty impress about the multi platform support, it’s appearance and most importantly the ability to support webcam (I tried it on my A4tech PK-635M and it works great!). Although it has almost the feature I am looking for an IM client, it still lack ONE [...]'; Ok. I have tried Kopete last week and I was pretty impress about the multi platform support, it’s appearance and most importantly the ability to support webcam (I tried it on my A4tech PK-635M and it works great!) . Although it has almost the feature I am looking for an IM client, it still lack ONE more thing: Voice Support . The development according to KDE wiki is still on hold though they claim that support for voice to Gtalk are possible but may result to frequent crash. You ain’t like that isn’t? So as a result, I searched an IM once again that can support both voice chat and webcam for the yahoo messenger platform (BTW did I mention that I like Yahoo Messenger?) GyachI/E...

This post was inspired by Jun of Tech Source from Bohol , showcasing his 25 coolest wallpaper in Linux . The “Think Linux” wallpaper is my personal choice on that post. The tux logo looks very cool inside the ‘Mac’s Apple’ combined with an eye-candy look. I love it! Thanks! Jun was right, for most Linux newbies all they want is the best wallpaper for their newly found freedom. I myself spent a lot of time looking for the best one. On that search as well, these were the “ Best Wallpapers for Ubuntu ” (IMO) that I found out. Hope you like it. Best Ubuntu Wallpapers |

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This is video tutorial on how to install Ubuntu Linux 7.10.