How to repair Flash on Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty August 23, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, Firefox, Firefox Extensions, Firefox add-ons, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Tips, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.04, software for Linux.Tags: Flash, Flash problem, Flash visualization, how to, Jaunty, swfdec, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.04
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish), we have written some easy instructions to repair the flash plugin on Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty. In fact, after a brand new install on my Acer Aspire Athlon X2 I had big problems in visualizing Flash contents on Firefox 3. I tried to reinstall the plugin different times but the result did not change. Finally, reading a page in ubuntuforums.org I find the right solution for my problem. First of all you have to open Synaptic Package Manager (in System – Administration) and remove all the swfdec packages (in my case swfdec -mozilla and swfdec -gnome). Then, using the Terminal you have to type sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree. Now you restart Firefox and Flash contents will be available again. We believe that this solution is really fast and practical but if you know a better one which could permit us not to install non free code please let us know.
Something to know before the release of Firefox 3.5: how to disable the geo-locating feature. June 28, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, Free Software Magazine, Freeware, Freeware Reviews, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, OS News, OS X, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.04, free software, freeware blog, freeware tip, freeware tips, multiplatform freeware, windows.Tags: windows, Ubuntu, OS X, tips, how to, network security, system administration, anonymity, ip, geo-location, geo-locating, Firefox 3.5, feature, tip, Win
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This week in our Freeware Page we we have written a quick post about disabling geo-locating feature in the upcoming Firefox 3.5. I have always been an enthusiastic supporter of Firefox because I think it is so flexible that I can find any add-on I need for any purpose. I am also sure that the new Firefox 3.5 will be the perfect tool for my everyday navigation but there is something I am a little bit annoyed. In fact, the Firefox 3.5 will contain a default feature (which can be triggered remotely by a website you are visiting) declaring your geo-location everytime you connect to a site. This feature (previously known as project Geode by Mozilla Labs) could be useful for people involved in social networking but it is a potential wasting time feature for all the others. In fact, you have to declare if you want to automatically display your geo-location each time a website triggers this feature. For this reason, if you are not a social network addict, my personal advice is to disable this geo-locating feature as soon as you install (or update to) Firefox 3.5… (it continues in the Freeware Page).
A fast guide for beginners to install ClamAV on Ubuntu April 6, 2009
Posted by galigio in Antivirus for Linux, Antivirus for Ubuntu, ClamAV, Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Security package for Ubuntu, Seguridad, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, security.Tags: Administration, antivirus, beginner, Clam, ClamAV, free antivirus, how to, Malware, Security Package, Synaptic Package Manager, system, Ubuntu, Virus
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we have posted a quick guide to rapidly install ClamAV: one of my favourite and open source antivirus for Linux. We have already written some notes in our previous post “Security package (Rev. 1.2) for Ubuntu: antivirus, firewall and P2P stealth” and in that occasion we decide to suggest an external link. This time we reinstalled a fresh new Ubuntu 8.10 and decided to directly add ClamAV. First of all, it is necessary to run Synaptic Package Manager (in System – Administration) and to search Clam and select clamav and all the extra packages you prefer to install. Read very carefully the description that is visualized each time you click on one of them and select the extra feature you need. Then, with the right button of the mouse, select “mark for installation” and click on Apply in the upper menu bar. After few seconds ClamAV will be correctly installed. Now, if you check on Applications – System Tool you will find a new ClamAV icon whose name is Virus Scanner. Now, if you launch ClamAV you will discover that, unfortunately, it is not possible to upgrade the program without administrative privileges. I solved this “problem” dragging and dropping the ClamAV icon to the upper panel. Then I clicked on the icon using the right button of the mouse and selected the Properties panel. Then, in the “command” space I added sudo before the text clamtk %F that I found already written there (sudo clamtk %F). Now, when you click on the upper panel ClamAV icon, you are able to upgrade your new antivirus in a breeze. Recommended!
AHTEC Lug N011 and Eeebuntu: a perfect sinergy! March 22, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Distros, Linux OS, Linux Tips, Netbook, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu tips, Wi-Fi.Tags: AHTEC, Eee pc, eeebuntu, how to, Install, Lug N011, manual, Netbook, Ubuntu
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish), we have posted a brief review about eeebuntu and the netbook Lug N011 produced by AHTEC. In fact after some different tests, Frank has really appreciated the results obtained by joining the netbook version of eeebuntu and the Lug N011 in terms of stability and hardware compatibility. Eeebuntu recognized immediately the lan card without the need of any specific drivers ad it was possible to utilize the wi-fi connection. Eeebuntu has been release in three different versions. The first one, the most famous is the Netbook we have used for our tests with the Lug N011, moreover the second version is the standard eeebuntu which contains all the software we are used to finding on the Ubuntu distribution. Last but not least, we tested also the Base version which contains just the basic software and features and, also in this case, we did not find relevant problems. Recommended especially for all the people using a AHTEC Lug N011!
How to install Easy Peasy (in dual boot mode) on a SDHC card (eee pc 900) March 8, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Tips, Live CD, Netbook, Noticias, Noticias sobre Linux, OS News, OS independent, OS on a USB drive, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, notebook.Tags: asus, dual boot, Easy Peasy, easypeasy, Eee pc, eeebuntu, how to, Install, manual, Netbook, SDHC, Ubuntu, unetbootin, Xandros
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This week in our Linux Page (in Spanish) , we added a brief "manual" about installing Easy Peasy as secondary OS, on an eee pc 900. Before, we tried the installation of eeebuntu but the installation failed because the Install feature is not able to recognize the SDHC card. First of all you have to create a live USB with Easy Peasy using Unetbootin . Then you have to change the bootup BIOS on your PC. In this way, eee pc will boot up Easy Peasy directly. Once running, Easy Peasy will automatically run the "Install it" feature. Easy Peasy was the only OS which was able to read the SDHC and to offer the opportunity to install it directly on the card. You will need about 30-40 minutes to complete the installation. After that it is better to restart the system. Then, we suggest to update Easy Peasy using "Update Manager"; in fact you will discover more than 140 updates ready to be installed. Unfortunately, after updating the OS our Easy Peasy does not recognize the camera and we hope to be able to add some more information about possible solutions during the next days. Last but not least, we also suggest to deselect Ubiquity from the boot up using Preferences – Sessions – Startup Programs and you will not be annoyed by the Install feature each time you boot up your eee pc. Enjoy!
