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The Perfect Desktop - Kubuntu 9.10

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:27:28 +0100

The Perfect Desktop - Kubuntu 9.10

This tutorial shows how you can set up a Kubuntu 9.10 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge. Kubuntu 9.10 is derived from Ubuntu 9.10 and uses the KDE desktop instead of the GNOME desktop.

Enabling Compiz Fusion On An Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:21:08 +0100

Enabling Compiz Fusion On An Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200)

This tutorial shows how you can enable Compiz Fusion on an Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) desktop (the system must have a 3D-capable graphics card - I'm using an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 here). With Compiz Fusion you can use beautiful 3D effects like wobbly windows or a desktop cube on your desktop.

Setting Up ProFTPd + TLS On Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:47:32 +0100

Setting Up ProFTPd + TLS On Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

FTP is a very insecure protocol because all passwords and all data are transferred in clear text. By using TLS, the whole communication can be encrypted, thus making FTP much more secure. This article explains how to set up ProFTPd with TLS on an Ubuntu 9.04 server.

Running HTML::Mason With nginx And FastCGI

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:29:19 +0100

Running HTML::Mason With nginx And FastCGI

This article is a step by step guide to install the HTML::Mason module to use with the ngingx web server and FastCGI. It has been tested in Debian (lenny), but it should be very similar with Ubuntu and other debian based distros.

How To Compile Amarok 2 From Git On Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:33:45 +0100

How To Compile Amarok 2 From Git On Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic

Amarok is a great music player for linux. In the current reales of Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic also the current stable version of Amarok was introduced into the repositories. However Amarok is under heavy development and updates won't be included in the official repos. If you want to be up-to-date and have the latest Amarok version available, you'll need to compile it yourself. Compiling Amarok isn't really hard but there are a few dependencies that it needs and a few things to look out for.

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu Studio 9.10

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:46:28 +0100

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu Studio 9.10

This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu Studio 9.10 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) [ISPConfig 2]

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:22:00 +0100

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) [ISPConfig 2]

This tutorial shows how to set up an Ubuntu Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Courier POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc. In the end you should have a system that works reliably, and if you like you can install the free webhosting control panel ISPConfig 2 (i.e., ISPConfig runs on it out of the box).

Setting Up Gitosis On Ubuntu

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:05:16 +0100

Setting Up Gitosis On Ubuntu

Gitosis is a tool for hosting git repositories. Its common usage is for a central repository that other developers can push changes to for sharing. This article is how to setup and manage a git repository.There are some great services out there than can do this for you, but why pay money for something you can easily do for free? This article shows how to setup and manage a secure and private git repository that people can use as a central sharing point.

Newbie-Friendly Post-Installation Ubuntu Usability Setup Guide

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:40:53 +0100

Newbie-Friendly Post-Installation Ubuntu Usability Setup Guide

This tutorial is designed for new Linux users that are familiar with Microsoft Windows. The goal is to address some of the most common issues that these people face. (Namely, media codecs, and general terminology.) I tried to write it as someone might explain it vocally; I attempted to add humor in an effort to keep it interesting, although I make no guarantees that it is actually funny.

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:41:05 +0100

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)

This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.

How To Upgrade Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) To 9.10 (Karmic Koala) (Desktop & Server)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:03:14 +0100

How To Upgrade Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) To 9.10 (Karmic Koala) (Desktop & Server)

Yesterday the new Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) was released. This guide shows how you can upgrade your Ubuntu 9.04 desktop and server installations to Ubuntu 9.10.

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu 9.10 [ISPConfig 3]

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:33:32 +0100

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu 9.10 [ISPConfig 3]

This tutorial shows how to prepare an Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) server for the installation of ISPConfig 3, and how to install ISPConfig 3. ISPConfig 3 is a webhosting control panel that allows you to configure the following services through a web browser: Apache web server, Postfix mail server, MySQL, MyDNS nameserver, PureFTPd, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, and many more.

Virtual Hosting With Proftpd And MySQL (Incl. Quota) On Ubuntu 9.04

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:19:03 +0100

Virtual Hosting With Proftpd And MySQL (Incl. Quota) On Ubuntu 9.04

This document describes how to install a Proftpd server that uses virtual users from a MySQL database instead of real system users. This is much more performant and allows to have thousands of ftp users on a single machine. In addition to that I will show the use of quota with this setup.

Preparing An Ubuntu Machine For Upgrade

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:55:23 +0100

Preparing An Ubuntu Machine For Upgrade

The Debian / Ubuntu upgrade mechanism is a wonderful piece of software. When the new release comes out, just follow the instructions given by the update manager and the upgrade will be done almost automatically. Sometimes Ubuntu asks for your help when you made other changes than the upgrade program itself wants to make. This howto gives a few tips on how to make your Ubuntu installation more upgrade-friendly. I tested it on Ubuntu installations, but the mechanisms in this howto should not be different for Debian.

Virtual Hosting With PureFTPd And MySQL (Incl. Quota And Bandwidth Management) On Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:07:02 +0200

Virtual Hosting With PureFTPd And MySQL (Incl. Quota And Bandwidth Management) On Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

This document describes how to install a PureFTPd server that uses virtual users from a MySQL database instead of real system users. This is much more performant and allows to have thousands of ftp users on a single machine. In addition to that I will show the use of quota and upload/download bandwidth limits with this setup. Passwords will be stored encrypted as MD5 strings in the database.