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The extremely simple guide to installing Ubuntu using Wubi (From Windows)

http://www.ubuntugeek.com

Many people are put off using Ubuntu because of installation issues. Not that installation is difficult, of course, but for the true non-technical user, it's equivalent to scaling Mount Everest.
This guide is for them.

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Mac, PC, Linux: South Park Style

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The somehow not-yet-dead Linux joke finally gets the South Park treatment.

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Why Setting .doc as the Default in Open Office Is A Good Idea for New Users

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A new user using Ubuntu for the first time as their main operating system is bound to run into some snags. After all, whenever you switch to a different operating system there are almost certain to be some differences that snag you. W

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Created by binarycanary 16 years 4 days ago
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Unintrusive Teaching for Newbie Linux Users

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When I see an idea on Ubuntu Brainstorm suggesting some sort of popup when Ubuntu boots to teach new users about Ubuntu, I almost always vote it down. Why? I hate popups! Every operating system I have tried that pops something up has been incredibly annoying. Worse, the popup is rarely useful at all.

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Created by BillKiller 16 years 4 days ago
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Offset your carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with Greatest Planet

http://www.greatestplanet.org

Greatest Planet helps you neutralise your carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by offsetting your unavoidable residue. Offsetting works by investing funds in projects that absorb or prevent the release of CO2.

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Copyrights & Patents - A simple view .

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I had written this to clear the confusion between copyrights and patents.Hope it works.And if theres something wrong do comment.

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Created by srikar 16 years 5 days ago
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Opera 9.6 launched today - download

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In mid-2008, Opera 9.5 became available for download just ahead of Firefox 3.0. Now, Opera has moved one step further, and as of October 8, it is offering version 9.6 of its browser. Opera 9.6 brings enhancements across the table, although at its heart it is labeled as a security and stability update.

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Created by nilarimogard 16 years 5 days ago
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7 Days of M1530: Setting Up Your New Computer - Beginner User

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Today, I have a tutorial for anyone new to Ubuntu who has just gotten a machine with Ubuntu, either from Dell or from any other manufacturer.

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Created by gumbi lives 16 years 5 days ago
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Puppy Linux Live Trumps LinuxDefender In More Ways Than One

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Run with the puppies or stay behind to defend what isn't there anymore ;)

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Created by eggixyz 16 years 6 days ago
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Getting it on with Git - Part 2

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In my previous post I introduced Git and discussed its distributed nature, speed, and powerful branching/merging capabilities. Today I'm going to continue the discussion on Git by writing about GitHub, Git in practice, and why Git may not be for everyone.

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Created by fsdailylover 16 years 6 days ago
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Using Iconv To Convert Character Sets On Linux And Unix

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Iconv makes character set conversion easy. Remembering all of your character sets can still be hard.

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Created by eggixyz 16 years 1 week ago
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How to get down off a duck

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In a sequel to my popular article “How do you get down off an elephant”, I explain why native Linux viruses are so few in number compared to Windows viruses. It's a long article but hopefully enjoyable and illuminating.

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Created by 3rdalbum 16 years 1 week ago
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Learning about Linux - the easy way

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This is a no-fuss, no-muss way to get your feet wet with Linux. This is so easy that “no excuses” - we take no prisioners.

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Created by switchpin 16 years 1 week ago
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Simple Backup - Ubuntu

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I’ve tried a lot of backup software for Ubuntu, but none was quite right for what i had in mind: simple interface, the ability to select the folders which to backup, auto backup, simple restore to a selected date and most important: to backup only the changed files and folders if a previous backup with the same files and folders already exist. That untill i found Simple Backup.

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Created by nilarimogard 16 years 1 week ago
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Encoding Regular Emails Into SPAM - Net Humor

http://linuxshellaccount.blogspot.com

Why just say what you mean, when you can be convoluted and misleading? ;)

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Created by eggixyz 16 years 1 week ago
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