Changing the layout of minimize/maximize/close buttons in ubuntu.....

If you have recently migrated to ubuntu
and find it hard to deal with max,min and close button then don't worry you can change the position of these buttons to top right just like you have these buttons on the right in windows.
(Tested in Ubuntu 10.04 and 11.04)

 


Just follow these simple steps:-

Python Tutorial 1:Running your first program....

So we begin our journey into the exciting world of python.You are going to learn a very beautiful language and a powerful one too.So first we begin with very basic i.e. how to run python programs and how to save your python files.

The very common python files have extensions like .py and .pyw just like C or C++ where the extensions are .c and .cpp respectively.
So if you encounter any such files you know which language's code is in that file.

Restore your GRUB in simple steps.....

GNU GRUB(GRand Unified Bootloader) is often a confusing topic for linux newbies but it's not.It is an implementation of a method to load various operating systems or different kernel configurations available on your system...confused ??

In simple words you can load different operating systems from a simple list.

How to install Turbo C++ on ubuntu linux...??

Turbo C++ is C/C++ compiler developed by Borland and is used to develop c, c++ programs and applications.
It has a compiler,basic editor and a debugger. The explorer version is freeware whereas for professional version you have to pay a small price.It is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment ).

How to install Fedora 14.......??????

Fedora is one the many GNU/Linux distributions around and is sponsored by Red Hat Inc. and released regularly in less than 6 months.Fedora is one of the most liked linux distributions.
According to Distrowatch Fedora comes third in popularity.
Ubuntu is the most popular operating system and Linux Mint comes second.
 



If you want to install Ubuntu refer to this post.

Life is short....learn Python!!

Let me guess why you are here?
You are a programmer and want to learn the python programming language.
You are a student who has python as one of his/her subjects.
You are a language hobbyist like me! ;)
...if you are looking for python(a species of snakes) this is not the place for you!! :) 

How to install Java 6 and Java Runtime Environment in Ubuntu....???

  Java is one of the most popular languages of today.
  Java has now a vast,well-established and ever-
  expanding user group.The growth of Java has been
  phenomenal and the speed of Java has increased
  since its first release.Java is nowadays a preferred
  language in Internet programming,cross-platform
  applications and many areas.
  Java is WORA (Write Once Run Anywhere) 
  language which makes it an instant choice for 
  building applications which need to be portable.

Installing softwares in Ubuntu....exploring Ubuntu Universe!!

Ubuntu has almost everything that you need in your everyday work.But it may happen that you need some extra softwares or codecs for your movies or songs.Ubuntu takes care of that too.
Everything in ubuntu is installed as packages....you can think of those packages as exe in 
Windows for the time being(actually only the .deb format sofwares are like the exe in Windows)
You can also uninstall these packages too...just like you remove the softwares in windows.

Ubuntu Linux commands....that you can't live without!!

Linux terminal is one of the very good command line interfaces out there.
Knowing linux commands  may help you better understand your system and increase your efficiency.Linux commands are a nice addition to the GUI of 
ubuntu desktop but these commands are absolutely essential for ubuntu 
servers as they install without the GUI.

Opening your terminal in Ubuntu is very easy. Just go to..

Taking your Ubuntu desktop for a ride!!!!

So, you have installled your ubuntu linux.....well congatulations!!
You are now a proud linuxer!!
If you haven't installed it yet refer to this post.

Now that you have installed ubuntu you'll be glad to know that you are ready
to get started....

How to permanently delete your Facebook account...????

Facebook......one word that no one knew before 2004 and now it has become a huge brand.The social networking site with more than 750 million members has now intruded so much into our lives that we can't ignore it.
 

Facebook+Skype launch video calling....get it now!!

Facebook has launched it's yet another exciting feature in association with skype of video calling.
Facebook also changed its chat window design so that it adjusts itself with browser's width.Using video calling you can talk face to face with your friends on facebook.
 
Video calling requires a one-time setup to install the plugin 
                                                      for the browser.
This video calling service will be made available to everybody in a few weeks but if you want it now just follow these simple steps:

Installing Ubuntu 10.04 from a CD/DVD

Installing Ubuntu 10.04 LTS is easier than ever.The Ubuntu developers are making the new versions of ubuntu
more user-friendly so that even an experienceless user may not have a hard time installing ubuntu.

To install ubuntu you must have one of these :

1. A bootable ubuntu CD/DVD.

2. A wubi(wubi.exe) installer for Windows users.

                                                      3. A Live USB drive containing Ubuntu files.

Installing Ubuntu 10.04 from wubi Installer...the easy way!!

To make things easy for Windows users Ubuntu 10.04 comes with a new wubi installer which helps you to install ubuntu within Windows as a program and uninstall it if you do not want to use it...just like any other software...

UNetbootin.....create your own live USB drive

There are many ways to install an operating system (OS).
You can install it from a cd,dvd or by creating Live USB drive.
One of the many softwares that you can use for creating a bootable drive is UNetbootin, the Universal Netboot Installer.
You can get it at  http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
 

Ubuntu....Linux for Human Beings..!!

In case you are wondering about the title,this indeed is Ubuntu's tag line.
So, why GNU/Linux??
Well if you are fed up with your windows/OS X installation or you have started facing problems regarding  viruses, rootkits etc. then linux may be a better substitute for you.People also choose linux because of its eye-candy without having to deal with patches, edits or the fear of crashing your system and files.Some people use linux because they develop many applications that may need testing on other platforms.One of the biggest features of linux is that it is open-source i.e. you can modify and distribute it's code to anybody without having to pay single penny........