links - ubuntu

howtos - internet

• How to connect to ADSL Broadband Internet from Ubuntu http://blog.mypapit.net/2007/06/how-to-connect-to-adsl-broadband-internet-from-ubuntu.html "A quick guide for you to connect to the internet using ADSL broadband modem." Using command-line and gui MyPapIT : April 2007
• How to use FTP in Ubuntu Linux http://blog.mypapit.net/2007/09/how-to-use-ftp-in-ubuntu-linux.html Connecting to FTP servers through the Ubuntu "Places" menu. MyPapIT : September 2007

howtos - skype

• Skype on Ubuntu http://help.ubuntu.com/community/Skype Good and clear instructions for getting and installing Skype on Ubuntu Ubuntu : 2009
• Ubuntu 9.04 Install Skype 64bit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iiouTaDdJE Video on installing Skype on Ubuntu. You Tube : 2009

howtos - web server

• Apache/MySQL/PHP on Ubuntu http://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP Installing the default LAMP stack in Ubuntu Ubuntu : 2009
• HTTPD - Apache2 Web Server http://help.ubuntu.com/6.06/ubuntu/serverguide/C/httpd.html Nice explanation of apache configuration, geared for Ubuntu Ubuntu : 2009
• SSI - Apache Tutorial: Introduction to Server Side Includes http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.0/howto/ssi.html Good explanation apache.org : 2009
• SSI - Apache2 SSI Installation with Ubuntu Linux http://ubuntu.flowconsult.at/en/apache2-ssi-installation/ Explanation of specifics for Ubuntu FlowConsult : 2009
• SSI - Server Side Includes http://help.ubuntu.com/community/ServerSideIncludes step-by-step how-to for ubuntu Ubuntu : 2009

install

• Dual-booting Ubuntu (all distros) http://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot Resizing partitions, special issues. Ubuntu : 2007
• Installing Ubuntu http://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation "How to install Ubuntu on your computer. * Most people will use the standard installation procedure. * If you have problems installing or need to install using a different method, see the other sections." Ubuntu.com : 2009

install - problems

• Slow - comment http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?t=516532 "Ubuntu is really designed for more recent hardware and the very old hardware might not be able to support the software considering want or need. You might want to look into other distros such as damn small linux or vector." Brian : January 2007

install - software

• Installing Software http://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingSoftware How to install programs through Ubuntu package manager. Ubuntu : 2009
• Synaptic Howto http://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto How to use Synaptic, with screenshots Ubuntu : 2009

install - through windows

• Wubi (Ubuntu installer) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wubi_(Ubuntu_installer) About the Wubi installer, at Wikipedia. Wikipedia : 2009
• Wubi - Ubuntu Installer for Windows http://wubi-installer.org/ Wubi is a Ubuntu installer for Windows users that will bring you into the Linux world with a single click. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu from Windows. Wubi Installer : 2009
• Wubi Guide http://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide Wiki for using Wubi Ubuntu : 2009

support

• Ubuntu Blog http://www.ubuntu.wordpress.com/ All kinds of interesting things related to ubuntu. "In order to make your transition easier, and to help those that have started using ubuntu, this weblog features a series of articles with tips and tricks." Carthik : 2007
• Ubuntu discussion http://www.ubuntuforums.org/ Many good topics and discussions. Get your answers here. New to Ubuntu, News & Announcements, Hardware, Installing, FAQs, Programming, ... Ubuntu forum : 2007
• Ubuntu guide http://www.ubuntuguide.org/ Wiki Starter Guide for Ubuntu wiki : 2009
• Ubuntu Hardware Support http://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport Large database of info about ubuntu on different systems and hardware. Ubuntu.com : 2007

varieties

• Edubuntu http://www.edubuntu.org/ Ubuntu with setup and applications for younger users. Edubuntu : 2007
• Fluxbuntu http://www.fluxbuntu.org/ Another lightweight Ubuntu. Uses Fluxbox as the default window manager. "The Lightweight, productive, agile operating system." Fluxbuntu : 2007
• GNewSense http://www.gnewsense.org/ A GNU/Linux distribution, that takes all the non-free blobs out of a rather popular distribution and makes it free. GNewSense : 2007
• Kubuntu http://www.kubuntu.org/ Unbuntu based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle, and part of the Ubuntu project Kubuntu : 2007
• Ubuntu home http://www.ubuntu.com/ "starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months). Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience " Ubuntu : 2006
• Ubuntu Studio - about http://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuStudio Wiki about Ubuntu Studio, at Ubuntu.com Ubuntu : 2009
• Ubuntu Studio home http://ubuntustudio.org/ "A multimedia editing/creation flavor of Ubuntu. It's built for the GNU/Linux audio, video, and graphic enthusiast or professional. " Ubuntu Studio : 2009
• Xubuntu http://www.xubuntu.org/ Ubuntu base, lighter on system requirements "and tends to be more efficient than Ubuntu with GNOME or KDE, since it uses the Xfce Desktop environment, which makes it ideal for old or low-end machines, thin-client networks, or for those who would like to get more performance out of their hardware." Xubuntu : 2007