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How do I add a user in Linux?

Posted onApril 20, 2012April 20, 2012AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I’ve been playing around with Ubuntu and was wondering how to add a new user to the machine. Can you point me in the right direction?

Categoriessite-relatedTagsLinux, Ubuntu, users

Can you recommend a blogging tool for Ubuntu?

Posted onFebruary 26, 2011AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I’ve just made the move from Windows to Ubuntu and am looking for a blogging tool like Windows Live Writer. Any recommendations?

CategoriessoftwareTagsblogging, Linux, Ubuntu

Can I watch videos on Ubuntu?

Posted onAugust 30, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I wanted to have a play with Linux and installed a copy off the cover of a magazine. It seems to work nicely, bute I cannot seem to watch any videos on Youtube, Vimeo etc. Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsLinux, Ubuntu, video

How do I play video files on Linux?

Posted onNovember 24, 2008AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I’ve installed MPlayer on my Linux box but when I try playing a video file I get sound but no picture. What am I missing?

CategoriessoftwareTagsCodec, Linux, MPlayer

How can I play MP3s on Ubuntu?

Posted onOctober 11, 2008AuthorOwen Cutajar3 Comments

I switched my old computer to Ubuntu Linux and most things work quite well. However I can’t listen to MP3 music files of watch DVD disks – why not?

CategoriessoftwareTagsLinux, MP3, Ubuntu

Is OpenOffice really a free version of Microsoft Office?

Posted onFebruary 13, 2008AuthorOwen Cutajar3 Comments

I’ve come across a free office productivity suite called OpenOffice. Is this really free? What’s catch?

CategoriessoftwareTagsLinux, Microsoft-Office, Open-Source, OpenOffice

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