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- Libre Office 3 In Ubuntu 11.04 by: mike
  July 28, 2011, 18:28
  The latest version of Ubuntu now ships with LibreOffice 3. At first glance, it doesn't seem to offer much different from its OpenOffice predecessor other than…
- Why Gnome 3 Needs to go Back to the Workshop
  June 30, 2011, 17:21
  A lot of Ubuntu users are bemoaning Gnome 3, a shell they see as the worst thus far, and a worrying display of the development community's slow reach towards a…
- Colemak by: mike
  November 15, 2010, 16:26
  Colemak is a popular alternative to the QWERTY keyboard layout. Why even consider switching? The QWERTY layout was designed in the 19th century to allow…
- A Bit of Housekeeping by: mike
  September 29, 2010, 19:12
  Mike's Ubuntu Blog now has a Facebook page to help keep you updated. If you're interested in staying in the loop, get on board.
- Cardapio: Simple and Powerful Menu by: mike
  September 27, 2010, 08:50
  I have been a fan of Gnome-Do for a long time. Mac users have been used to having programs just a few keystrokes away with Quicksilver search, and Windows…
- Elegant GNOME Pack: Stylish Theme by: mike
  September 25, 2010, 16:52
  The aptly named Elegant GNOME Pack transforms the Linux desktop into a design experience. The icons are sleek, classy, and easy on the eyes. The wallpaper…
- MyNotex: Note-taking, plain and simple. by: mike
  September 9, 2010, 08:07
  MyNotex is a cool little program for note taking. I have been searching for a program like this. I would just use Google Notebook, but not all of my classes…
- Guacamole: Open Source + HTML 5 VNC by: mike
  September 7, 2010, 06:48
  Guacamole is a very promising-looking HTML 5 VNC program. The latest stable release is 0.2.6, and is only available in source code. If you don't mind getting…
- Calvin & Hobbes + Daily NASA Photo Wallpaper by: mike
  September 6, 2010, 13:52
  Haven't you always wanted Calvin & Hobbes stargazing at the daily NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for your wallpaper? I know I have. Now we can. In…
- Awesome Ubuntu Theme by: mike
  September 5, 2010, 00:40
  I came across a post in the Ubuntu Forums that had an amazing theme. Check it out. As far as I know, this is the same guy who makes Pinguy OS. I first read…
- How to Change Grub Boot Order by: mike
  August 16, 2010, 14:09
  Let's say you have Ubuntu and Windows installed side-by-side, and you usually use Windows. By default, Ubuntu is the first option, so you have to scroll down…
- Ubuntu Stack Exchange: Q&A by: mike
  August 4, 2010, 17:10
  I came across this website today. Users can ask questions, and other users answer them. It is currently in public beta, but already appears to be very active.…
- Flying Toasters screensaver in latest Ubuntu by: mike
  June 29, 2010, 00:01
  For whatever reason, the beautiful flying toasters screensaver is no longer part of the default set. Luckily, it can easily be reinstalled as part of the…
- How to add a new radio stream to Radio Tray by: mike
  June 28, 2010, 08:28
  Reader question from Domm: I just got this too but how do you add radio stations to the list? It won't let me add typical URLs I just came back from New…
- How to: Make the Vuvuzela Ubuntu's Startup Sound by: mike
  June 17, 2010, 08:38
  I saw a tweet this morning that got me thinking. This beautiful-sounding instrument is loved worldwide for its calming melodies. If you haven't experienced…
- PlayDeb.net: Making Simple Gaming in Linux a Reality by: mike
  June 17, 2010, 00:00
  What is PlayDeb.net? According to their "About Us" page: PlayDeb is an unofficial project with the mission to provide the latest open source and freeware…
- Battery Status 0.1: Battery Applet With More Features by: mike
  June 16, 2010, 21:35
  I like to know how much time I have left on my laptop battery in Ubuntu. It's nice to see the time remaining in the corner of the screen. Sure, the default…
- Radio Tray: Simple & Elegant Radio by: mike
  June 14, 2010, 12:45
  I just discovered this simple little radio player this morning, and it has really brought my desktop to life. It is not meant to replace a full-featured media…
- Ubuntu 64 Bit & Flash by: mike
  June 12, 2010, 14:18
  My last two machines have had 64 bit processors. I have tried the 64 bit version of Ubuntu, and had issues getting things working well. The biggest and most…
- Weird Gnome Panel Behavior by: mike
  June 4, 2010, 12:01
  Sometimes my username appears twice after upgrading Ubuntu. There are a number of weird things that can happen, and I believe that they are usually related to…
- Google Chrome Ubuntu Theme by: mike
  June 3, 2010, 12:49
  I found this theme to better integrate Google Chrome with the new Ubuntu appearance. Download Ambiance theme: Ambiance Theme
- Snap Windows to Sides like Windows 7 Using Compiz by: mike
  June 2, 2010, 12:00
  My computer has a big screen, and the Aero window-snapping feature works beautifully. With it, you can drag a window to the edge of the screen, and Windows…
- GIMP's Own "Content-Aware Fill" by: mike
  June 1, 2010, 08:15
  This plugin existed long before Photoshop's Content-Aware Fill feature was announced in a YouTube Video. The plugin is called Resynthesizer, and it works…
- Chrome Auto-Scrolling by: mike
  May 31, 2010, 13:06
  For whatever reason, Google Chrome in Linux does did not come with auto-scrolling. Auto-scrolling is usually triggered when the scroll wheel or middle mouse…
- Number of Columns in Tetris/Gnometris/Quadrapassel by: mike
  May 30, 2010, 00:34
  The Tetris clone that comes standard with gnome is hard-coded to have 14 columns. That's a LOT. It makes the game much harder to lose, and much easier to drop…
- Google Chrome in Ubuntu: Impressive. by: mike
  May 26, 2010, 17:00
  This thing is speedy and stable. Google just announced the release of Chrome 5, which officially supports OSX and Linux. Things sure have come a long…
- How I (Finally) Got My Brightness Keys Working by: mike
  May 26, 2010, 08:31
  The brightness controls on my Lenovo ThinkPad W510 were not working at first. The display was stuck on a really bright setting which was tough on the eyes. I…
- New Website, New URL by: mike
  May 25, 2010, 16:58
  You may have noticed the new website. If so, that means you've read the blog before. Cool! I've had a few hours of downtime today, but everything should be up…
- iTunes with Wine Part II by: mike
  May 23, 2010, 07:00
  I tried iTunes in Wine again today to follow up to my optimistic post back in 2007. Unfortunately, I would say I did not have much luck. The installer did work…
- Move Window Controls by: mike
  May 22, 2010, 13:23
  The new Ubuntu theme looks great , and now the window navigation buttons are on the left. Mac users might welcome this change, and perhaps there is an argument…
- First Steps: Things I did to a fresh install of Ubuntu by: mike
  May 21, 2010, 22:43
  Mostly command line stuff. You can also find these programs in the Ubuntu Software Center, but I find it more efficient to share them this way. In the…
- New Computer, New Ubuntu, New Topics by: mike
  May 21, 2010, 11:22
  Just finished a fresh install of 10.04 on my Lenovo ThinkPad W510 (4319-2PU). I am blown away. Linux has come so far in the past year. This new release looks…
- It is done! by: mike
  March 5, 2010, 00:04
  Some of you have commented on my posts slowing down. For the past year, most of my time has been devoted to producing the album for my band, Power Pirate. Now…
- Ubuntu and Windows Fight Over Special Characters by: mike
  November 23, 2009, 03:45
  Ubuntu is awesome. You can rename files to include tons of special characters, like $!*? and so on. Unfortunately, Windows is not quite as awesome. If you have…
- Gnome Do: Also a Dock by: mike
  May 5, 2009, 19:23
  If you have not yet installed and tried Gnome-Do, a program similar to quicksilver for mac which can run applications and do other various tasks using only…
- Daily Chromium Builds by: mike
  April 27, 2009, 11:29
  Here is the repository for the latest chromium builds. (Google Chrome for Linux). #Chrome deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/chromium-daily/ppa/ubuntu jaunty…
- Test Firefox 3.5 Beta 4 by: mike
  April 25, 2009, 11:49
  As noted at tuxradar.com, the new firefox 3.5 beta for has significant speed improvements for running native on linux. Bloggers have complained that the…
- Hugin Panorama App by: mike
  April 25, 2009, 02:47
  Install with:sudo apt-get install huginThis app is an excellent tool for stitching photos together to make panoramas. It works extremely well with my Nikon d60…
- Jaunty Beta by: mike
  April 2, 2009, 21:04
  Some readers may have noticed I post much more infrequently than previously. This is because I'm simply having fewer problems. Ubuntu is becoming more and more…
- Finally Some New Themes! by: mike
  March 18, 2009, 03:00
  Check out the sample of the themes for the new Ubuntu release, 9.04!http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-9-04-039-s-New-Themes-106961.shtml
- Run Google Chrome on Mac and Linux with Crossover Chromium by: mike
  January 10, 2009, 19:49
  The folks at crossover office, the makers of the commercialized version of wine, have developed a package which allows google chrome to be run on macs and…
- Disable tap to click while typing by: mike
  November 10, 2008, 02:03
  run this at startup (system > preferences > sessions) syndaemon -t -d
- Compiz Fusion Vacuum Effect by: mike
  September 13, 2008, 11:26
  Due to legal issues with Apple, Compiz Fusion is not allowed to have the vacuum effect for minimizing windows. If you are determined to re-enable it, here's…
- How to: FIX the flash crash in hardy! by: mike
  August 30, 2008, 14:18
  After all this time, there is finally a fix for the flash crash that works. Do the following:first run the following just to refresh:sudo apt-get updateadd…
- Multmedia Tools by: mike
  August 27, 2008, 13:59
  This thread helped me a lot with tweaking and installing media capabilities in ubuntu 8.04. Its main topics include flash player, java, and dvd playback.
- VLC by: mike
  August 17, 2008, 12:47
  VLC is just awesome! It plays almost anything. Looking for the easiest way to install dvd support in ubuntu? its as simple assudo apt-get install vlc
- BLACK OUT BAND!!!!! by: mike
  August 6, 2008, 19:11
  blackoutband.com nuff said.
- Music Tracker by: mike
  July 27, 2008, 19:28
  sudo apt-get install pidgin-musictrackerThis is the easiest way to fill your status with your music.
- Ubuntu Tweak by: mike
  July 16, 2008, 02:47
  Ubuntu Tweak is amazing. Check it out. ubuntu-tweak.com
- Nightly Builds of Amarok by: mike
  July 16, 2008, 02:29
  I just picked up on Project Neon, a project by the wonderful amarok people promising to deliver regular bleeding edge amarok 2.0 builds. As it says on the…
- Shoot Bill Gates! by: mike
  November 20, 2007, 22:45
  I bumped into a little package today called xpenguins. It generates a bunch of cartoons that could be anything from penguins to Bill Gates. Install it withsudo…
- Flickr Wallpaper by: mike
  November 16, 2007, 21:18
  Follow these instructions to install webilder, an app that downloads photos from flickr (no account necessary) and can set them as your wallpaper and rotate…
- How to: now playing away message by: mike
  November 12, 2007, 01:55
  Its possible to have your now playing in rhythmbox be part of your away message or buddy profile in linux. These instructions were written and tested in ubuntu…
- How to: Install Songbird 0.3 Release Candidate by: mike
  October 28, 2007, 04:25
  Here are some commands to get and run the latest songbird release candidate:wget http://download.songbirdnest.com/installer/linux/i686/Songbird_0.3_linux-i686.t…
- Gutsy Time! by: mike
  October 18, 2007, 21:09
  Gutsy has been officially released! Check it out for yourself!http://www.ubuntu.com/
- iTunes great with wine. Yep! Its True! by: mike
  October 18, 2007, 02:23
  I just took another stab at itunes with wine.. with much success!1 - download the latest ituneshttp://www.apple.com/itunes/download/2 - install winesudo…
- Fresh New Blue Look How To by: mike
  October 13, 2007, 03:36
  I've been tweaking my theme settings for awhile, and I've settled on another blue theme. Here's where to get the stuff and some screenshots!Emerald ThemeIcon…
- Booh Bah by: mike
  October 8, 2007, 15:20
  One of the trippiest things on the internetBooh Bah!
- How to easily create video DVDs under linux by: mike
  October 8, 2007, 12:55
  This tutorial uses an awesome program called tovid. First install tovid and its dependencies:sudo apt-get install txt2tags mplayer mencoder mjpegtools ffmpeg…
- How to install rockbox and extras on your ipod in linux by: mike
  October 1, 2007, 23:33
  Heres how to install a custom build of rockbox and a few extras. This will install extra fonts, a few themes, and the freeware version of DOOM for rockbox! U…
- How to: install latest songbird 'blessed' build on linux by: mike
  September 27, 2007, 21:45
  Here are some commands to get and run the latest songbird release candidate:edit: post edited to contain same info as 'how to install songbird release…
- Firefox 3: Gran Paradiso by: mike
  September 27, 2007, 20:06
  This isn't breaking news, but a beta version of Firefox 3 has been released. It is in the Ubuntu Gutsy repositories, available via apt-get:sudo apt-get…
- Improved: Pretty Firefox buttons in gnome / kde by: mike
  September 27, 2007, 02:22
  I put together some simple commands to install improved firefox buttons in ubuntu. I take no credit for creating the icons or the script, just making it…
- Awesome Ubuntu Wallpapers! by: mike
  September 26, 2007, 22:34
  Check out the proposed and concept wallpapers for gutsy! This page has been around awhile, but now its got loads to browse through.. a must-see! https://wiki…
- Can I get an amen? Bible application! by: mike
  September 26, 2007, 22:12
  Want to study the bible on your desktop? check out this application sudo apt-get install gnomesword sword-language-pack-en
- Ubuntu Gutsy Tribe 6 by: mike
  September 26, 2007, 01:21
  I've been using Gutsy since tribe 4, and its been a constantly improving experience. I recently went through several major updates in Tribe 5, which are…
- Poll Results: Preferred Desktop Environment by: mike
  September 26, 2007, 01:18
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- I can't make up my mind... by: mike
  September 25, 2007, 02:19
  I've switched back to gnome today... kde just kept on crashing :(
- mindmapping tools: freemind and kdissert on Ubuntu (or any debian-based OS) by: mike
  September 23, 2007, 02:50
  lets do it! (i believe this only works in feisty, not gutsy) download em wget http://mikesubuntu.googlepages.com/freemind-plugins-help_0.8.001-4_all.deb wg…
- Not ubuntu related... but hilarious by: mike
  September 20, 2007, 22:12
  one of the funniest things I've heard on the internethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V40wv7q8X2I&mode=related&search=
- Kde quick review by: mike
  September 18, 2007, 23:07
  After a few days of getting used to kde, I find I prefer it to gnome. I found it was not that different, and thus an easy switch to make. The toolbars are way…
- Packages Update by: mike
  September 18, 2007, 22:06
  Don't forget to upgrade your packages from time to time.sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -y:)
- Compiz Fusion Fix by: mike
  September 18, 2007, 01:47
  I managed to get compiz fusion working in kde now... here's the thread:http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=553369
- KDE by: mike
  September 17, 2007, 20:48
  As hinted by my current poll, you may be able to tell I have been thinking about switching/adding another desktop environment. I did. I chose kde. At first…
- Large Collection of Ubuntu Wallpapers by: mike
  September 16, 2007, 16:41
  Here is a large collection of ubuntu themed wallpapers I came across. enjoy!http://picasaweb.google.com/defconoii/UbuntuWallpapers/
- Ubuntu Setup Script by: mike
  September 16, 2007, 16:15
  Here is a nice little script I found: This script will install audio and video codecs, full DVD support, flash, java, unrar, and the Microsoft core fonts…
- How to: Set Up MySQL Database in Amarok by: mike
  September 13, 2007, 23:06
  I found myself complaining about the slow speed of Amarok. Everything would lag, from playing a song to adding a song to the playlist. Then i remembered when I…
- Open Source Torrent Programs by: mike
  September 12, 2007, 22:01
  What Better way to introduce something than with a quote from good 'ol wikipedia: BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) communications…
- Ubuntu Font by: mike
  September 12, 2007, 21:55
  Ever wanted to type with the font that Ubuntu uses for its logo? Its simple. Just slap this into the terminal.sudo apt-get install ttf-ubuntu-titleYou can then…
- Dell and Ubuntu by: mike
  September 12, 2007, 00:30
  I was beginning to feel left out, being the only blog im sure not to mention the new deal between Canonical and Dell. Now, you can order a dell computer with…
- How to: install ipodlinux on your ipod by: mike
  September 9, 2007, 12:04
  here is a how to install ipodlinux on your ipod. Winpod only. All models except 1G, 2G and nano 2G. I made this based off a guide from http://ipodlinux.org/…
- Poll Results: Best Element of Ubuntu by: mike
  September 9, 2007, 02:29
  According to my blog viewers the best element of Ubuntu is....Free Software - 27% - 24 Votes - Ubuntu and ever app you will ever need for it are all free…
- Ubuntu Printer Support via Windows network by: mike
  September 9, 2007, 02:22
  I had problems getting my printer to work, when plugged directly into Ubuntu. I have an HP PSC 500, still working fine after all these years. The printer is…
- Wine Doors by: mike
  September 9, 2007, 01:47
  I recently found an app that automatically installs certain programs for wine automatically. It is called Wine-Doors. Download debian package here. Apps…
- Opera and Epiphany Web Browsers by: mike
  September 3, 2007, 22:48
  I love my firefox with all my add-ons and bookmarks, but sometimes i need to just open a fresh browser, without remembering my tabs or passwords. I have two…
- Guitar Hero for Linux: Frets On Fire by: mike
  September 2, 2007, 00:56
  Frets on fire is essentially an open source version of guitar hero. It runs on windows, mac, and linux. Here is a quick how to for this nice game. Make sure…
- Free Ubuntu Stickers by: mike
  September 1, 2007, 21:50
  System 76 is giving away ubuntu stickers! Follow This link to get some. All you do is send a self addressed stamped envelope to system 76, and they will send…
- How To Backup and Restore Ubuntu by: mike
  September 1, 2007, 19:17
  This is a simple to way to back up your ubuntu installation. Copy and paste this code to backup all your files:sudo sucd /tar cvpzf backup.tgz --exclude=/proc…
- Make Firefox Buttons Pretty in Gnome by: mike
  September 1, 2007, 16:21
  I put together some simple commands to install improved firefox buttons in ubuntu. I take no credit for creating the icons or the script, just making it…
- How to: Avant Window Navigator Reflection Effect by: mike
  August 31, 2007, 17:52
  By default, Avant Window Navigator has a simple look. A nice way to spice it up, is to enable icon reflection. To do so, open the awn preferences. Under…
- Ipod Video in Ubuntu Using vlc and gtkpod by: mike
  August 31, 2007, 17:23
  I had some difficulties with the other ipod video method, so I tried with VLC. Here goes:sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get upgradesudo apt-get install vlcRun…
- Video Editing: Kdenlive by: mike
  August 31, 2007, 17:17
  When it comes to video editing, I feel open source software is falling behind. I don't understand how to use any of the popular video editors for linux.. like…
- Frostwire GTK Theme by: mike
  August 31, 2007, 16:38
  I have been a fan of frostwire for awhile now. The way I describe it to people, is 'limewire, but no nagging to buy the pro version.' That is exactly what it…
- last.fm with ipod and ubuntu by: mike
  August 31, 2007, 13:48
  I tried a few ways of scrobbling my ipod play counts, before finding amarok. At first, I used Rockbox, which created a log I could upload to a site that would…
- Firefox Extensions by: mike
  August 30, 2007, 21:43
  Here are the firefox addons I usually 'add on':Stumbleupon - a nice little add on for when I get bored... Click stumble and it takes you to a web page. The…
- ipod vs Ubuntu: The Struggle for Perfect Synchronization by: mike
  August 30, 2007, 15:45
  I have been struggling to get my ipod to work properly in ubuntu for the past couple of weeks... here are some useful applications, with their pros and…
- My Theme and Compiz Fusion by: mike
  August 30, 2007, 01:55
  Wondering how you can get the pretty desktop you see in all my screenshots? Here is how I assemblede this fresh, blue theme. Install Compiz-Fusion Go…
- Packages by: mike
  August 30, 2007, 01:40
  On a fresh install of Ubuntu, I find myself needing more packages for various things... here is an ongoing list of the packages I install. Just copy and paste…
- Welcome to Mike's Ubuntu Blog!! by: mike
  August 30, 2007, 00:51
  My intention for this blog is to share my expirience with ubuntu. This includes an ongoing list of packages I install, favorite and least favorite aplications,…

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