Running Ubuntu on your Android smartphone will soon be a reality. You’ll be able to dock your smartphone and use it as a full desktop operating system. Read more about this development and watch a video of Ubuntu for Android in action.
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Ubuntu 11.10: Switch from Unity to Gnome Desktop
If you don’t like the default Unity interface in Ubuntu 11.10 — change it to Gnome 3.2. Here’s how. First, open the terminal and type: sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback. Enter your password when prompted. After the message explaining 40MB of space will be required in order to complete the installation. Type: Y and hit Enter […]
Ubuntu 11.10: Install the New Version Like a Pro
Canonical has continued to make the Linux desktop experience more accessible to everyday users. Follow the steps below to install the latest and version – 11.10 in a way that will make future upgrades a breeze. To begin, download the latest version from Ubuntu’s website. For most people, the default 32-bit version is acceptable. Follow […]
How to Pin Chrome Applications to the Unity Launcher
Earlier, grooveDexter showed you how to pin websites to the Windows taskbar using Chrome. That feature exists for the Linux version of Chrome in Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal, but because of the new Unity desktop environment, there’s an extra step involved. The overall process is similar to adding document shortcuts to the Unity launcher. I’ll […]
How to Add Document Shortcuts to the Unity Launcher
Earlier, we showed you how to add, remove and re-order applications on the Unity launcher. But what if you want to add a document to the Unity launcher? You can’t just drag and drop a text file onto the launcher like you could with the Gnome panel. But not all is lost. You can add […]
How to Change the Wallpaper Background in Ubuntu
The first step to personalizing your new Ubuntu setup is to change the desktop background. While the default wallpapers are quite splendid, the place will feel much homier if you add your own custom Ubuntu wallpaper. Here’s how: Step 1 Right-click an empty space on the desktop and choose Change Desktop Background. Step 2 This […]
How to Disable The Screen Password Lock in Ubuntu
We recently received the following email from a groovyReader: Hi groovy guys, I just installed Ubuntu on one of my computers and I’m trying to learn how to use it. But, every 5 minutes my screen will automatically lock up and require a password. This is really annoying, how do you fix this? -Austin J. […]
How to Create a Persistent Linux Installation on a Bootable Live USB or SD Card
Recently, we polled groovyReaders, asking you “What’s stopping you from trying Ubuntu?” One of the top concerns was uncertainty over how to safely install Ubuntu without risking damage to your main operating system. grooveDexter has already provided a few solutions that can help you get your feet wet with Ubuntu and other Linux distros without […]
Run Ubuntu Seamlessly On a Dual Screen Setup with Virtualbox
Why choose between Windows and Ubuntu when you can have the best of both worlds? For the last few days I’ve been running both simultaneously on my dual screen desktop, and I have to say it is pretty darn groovy. Using Virtualbox you can setup a virtual machine (VM) that will run on the 2nd […]
How to Setup Ubuntu in Virtualbox Without a DVD or USB Drive
Last time we showed you how to setup Ubuntu on your Windows computer as a dual-boot option with Wubi. This time we’ll look at how you can run Ubuntu simultaneously as a virtual machine (VM) in VirtualBox. The great thing about VirtualBox is that it doesn’t require you to create any boot media. Also, both […]
How to Easily Install Ubuntu as a Dual-boot with Windows Using Wubi
Most users out there are already running Windows, but if you’d like to give an alternative operating system a try; Ubuntu is a free, and easy to use version of Linux. Yesterday we asked groovy readers what was stopping you from giving ubuntu a try, and many said it was because “I don’t know how […]
How to Sync Your iPhone or iPod Touch in Ubuntu
This tutorial is part of our groovy series that makes the case that you can use Ubuntu for your everyday computing needs without bouncing back and forth between Linux and Windows or OS X. For many geeky, professional or casual tech users, the desktop serves as a hub and docking station for their mobile devices. Until […]
Poll: What’s Stopping You from Trying Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is like that strip mall that they put up near your old high school that you only drive past once every Thanksgiving. Maybe you’ve never pulled in and patronized it, but each time you see it, you notice something new: “Oh wow, they’ve got a Culver’s now.” For me, that attitude towards Ubuntu has […]