When it comes to dual-booting Linux and Windows, your average computer user will shit himself six ways from Sunday and refuse because he doesn't want to have to learn anything new. Some will even go all fanboy and scream your head off for blasphemy of Bill Gates and his evil empire.
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Switching From Windows To Linux In 3 Easy Steps
In my ongoing quest to take over the world with Linux as my OS of choice, I've noticed that simply handing someone an install CD doesn't really do the trick. I've also noticed that formatting their Windows 95 install with a fresh version of Linux tends to make angry faces as well. The more tech savvy the user is, the more resistant to change they tend to be.
Read more »Wrapping (evil)checked exceptions in Java
There are various reasons when we have to wrap java exceptions. Often those reasons are called: Checked Exceptions. According to the definition there are 2 types of exceptions:
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Newbies: 9 Ubuntu & Debian commands you should know
Just switched from Windows and still a bit scared about the command line? You shouldn't be! The command line is a very powerful, fast and intuitive tool to get things done without clicking buttons and navigating through windows.
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Maximizing Set Match Probability Using Perl On Linux Or Unix
A few different ways to maximize your match probability in your number pools.
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Linux and Unix Humour - Wisdom For The Ages
Some funny insights and observations from various sources.
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Condensing Perl Scripts In Linux and Unix
NOTICE: The script in this post is terrible on purpose!
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Revamped Perl Script To More Evenly Distribute Number Pool Match Odds
Looking at our guaranteed match script vs. weighted distribution of outcome.
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The Linux naming strategy :)
I had always wondered why ppl keep wierd names for the linux distros and it turns out tht they are not indeed wierd and i googled for the naming strategy of fedora and Ubuntu and here are the results…
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The Problems with Windows
The world’s most popular operating system is Windows, which is made by the Microsoft Corporation. Linux has no links with Windows at all. Microsoft doesn’t contribute anything to Linux and, in fact, is rather hostile toward it, because it threatens Microsoft’s market dominance. This means that installing Linux can give you an entirely Microsoft-free PC. How enticing does that sound?
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Ten Tips for Windows users making the switch to Linux
You're moving from Windows to Linux. You've decided you want the stability, flexibility, and cost savings of Linux, but you have reservations. How difficult is it, and where do you begin? It's easier than you've been told, and it's a lot of fun. Here are ten tips from a former hardcore Windows user who made the leap to Linux and hasn't looked back.
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Top 25 (Non-Obvious) Ways RSS Can Make Your Life Easier
Here are 25 applications, sites and ideas that can help you make the most of RSS. There are tons of little ways you can use RSS feeds to help you make your daily tasks, errands and life in general a little easier.
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Cool 3D desktop effects with Ubuntu and Compiz Fusion
Checkout this short video of Compiz Fusion running on Ubuntu. Its a short demonstration from chavanak about the cool 3D desktop effects of Compiz Fusion.
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Streamlined Perl Number Matching Script For Unix Or Linux
Revised edition of purposefully horrible script released earlier this week.
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Twelve Myths about Free and Open Source Software
By now, you'd think that anyone who owns a computer knows about free and open source software (FOSS). However, once you move beyond techie circles, you'll find that, for many people, the concept is unknown. Even worse, when people have heard of it, they have alarming -- and rather discouraging -- misconceptions of what it involves.
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