Need something to play with over the weekend? The OpenSUSE 11.3 release is the first ever to include the OpenSUSE LXDE flavor. LXDE version 0.5.5 is included on the OpenSUSE DVD along with other desktop options KDE, GNOME, and XFCE.
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OpenSUSE 11.3 Released: Screenshots and Features
The last time OpenSUSE users enjoyed a stable release was in November 2009 making today’s release of OpenSUSE 11.3 a pretty big deal. This is the first release in the new eight month release schedule for OpenSUSE. Here are some screenshots of the OpenSUSE 11.3 install, KDE and GNOME desktops, and details about some of the popular new features in this release.
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Apache Training Resources
These Apache resources are a way to find the answers you need when you are managing a web server. Links included here focus on the Apache web server.
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Linux for beginners
I've had more than my fair share of troubles with Windows. So I decided to take the plunge and borrowed a buddy's Mandriva Linux disc — and things actually worked. What is Linux though?
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Converting Excel files to CSV in Linux
Install xls2csv
yum -y install xls2csv
To convert your xls file to csv, just type this command:
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How to install VirtualBox Open Source Edition in Fedora
Enable RPM Fusion repository
rpm -Uvh http://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-stable...
rpm -Uvh http://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-...
Then install Virtualbox by typing this command:
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How to configure nautilus to open new window in same folder in Fedora
Open System->Preferences->File Management
Check the box that marked “Always open in browser windows.”
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How to install Compiz Fusion in Fedora 11
This guide assumes that you have video card that supports 3d acceleration installed in your system.
To install compiz fusion, open up your terminal and type this command:
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How to install NVIDIA proprietary graphics driver in Fedora 11 using yum
Why install this driver?
Your NVIDIA video card will work on your Fedora 11 box without this driver, however if you want to enable the 3D acceleration (if you want to use Compiz Fsuion) you need to install it.
Which driver to use?
The latest nvidia driver: This is a proprietary driver that works with newer nvidia cards.
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This is a straightforward tutorial on how to install Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Fedora 11.
1. Go to the site below and grab the latest version of Java Runtime Environment.
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
2. After downloading the file, make the file executable
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How to install latest flash plugin for firefox in Fedora 11
Adobe flash player is available via yum. To download flash player, enable adobe yum repo using this command:
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Preventing KDE4 applications to start in fullscreen mode on opening in Fedora 11
I am experiencing problems with most of my KDE4 applications installed in my Fedora 11 box. I've recently installed digikam, konqueror, konversation, ktorrent etc. and everytime I open each of these applications, its always opening in full screen mode.
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Check your hardware details in Fedora 11
lshw (Hardware Lister) is a small tool to provide detailed information about all hardware in your system.
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PCLinuxOS 2010.07 GNOME Screenshots
The GNOME flavor of PCLinuxOS 2010.7 is powered by GNOME 2.30.2 which brings ease of use and stability to PCLinuxOS. Many popular and up-to-date application appear in PCLinuxOS 2010.07 GNOME including...
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How To Make An Ubuntu 10.04 Desktop Resemble A Mac (With Elementary, Docky & Gloobus-Preview)
This article shows how you can change the appearance of your Ubuntu 10.04 desktop so that it resembles a Mac. This can be achieved with the help of Elementary, Docky, and Gloobus-Preview.
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