Comments on: Ubuntu: Tips and tricks 1 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/ n# Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:40:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: theodore http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1096 theodore Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:44:34 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1096 Dear All, In this thread I would like to ask how can one DISABLE setting of DNS servers via DHCP and specify them manually. Please bear in mind that I want to KEEP my IP address, subnet mask and gateway assigned by DHCP. It can easily be done in Win-2k/XP but I could not figure out how to do it in Ubuntu. As far as some people's views that have been expresssed here are concerned I believe that a Windows freak is as damaged (and damaging) as a Linux freak. Cheers, --- Theo Dear All,

In this thread I would like to ask how can one DISABLE setting of DNS servers via DHCP and specify them manually.
Please bear in mind that I want to KEEP my IP address, subnet mask and gateway assigned by DHCP.
It can easily be done in Win-2k/XP but I could not figure out how to do it in Ubuntu.
As far as some people’s views that have been expresssed here are concerned I believe that a Windows freak is as damaged (and damaging) as a Linux freak.

Cheers,
—
Theo

]]> By: Zug http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1092 Zug Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:25:51 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1092 If you want it to look like windows to transition you, more power to you. If you want things to "just work", then this is the right distro. there are fanboys of ubuntu who preach open source, and I am one of em, but do not let people stop you from enjoying what is YOUR experience in linux. I am glad that we can finally say that there is a linux out there for everyone. The biggest thing I love about ubuntu is that I can enjoy linux instead of having to beg it to do something simple, like dial my modem or find WiFi hotspots. Better to be linux then to be crushed under the boot of proprietary DRM of micro$haft. If you want it to look like windows to transition you, more power to you. If you want things to “just work”, then this is the right distro. there are fanboys of ubuntu who preach open source, and I am one of em, but do not let people stop you from enjoying what is YOUR experience in linux. I am glad that we can finally say that there is a linux out there for everyone. The biggest thing I love about ubuntu is that I can enjoy linux instead of having to beg it to do something simple, like dial my modem or find WiFi hotspots. Better to be linux then to be crushed under the boot of proprietary DRM of micro$haft.

]]> By: secret http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1090 secret Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:41:25 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1090 I'm retired. My 1st 'puter was an apple II. I wish I could "terminal" but know I never will know much about it. Ubuntu has been like my Toyotas---flawless behavior, comfortable, dependable. The help available is super. I again thank those who have helped me . I keep thinking to myself how much more I could do if I knew how, but Ubuntu hasn't stopped me from doing what I'm trying to do. Ubuntu is a real pleasure that will only get better, I'll wager. I’m retired. My 1st ‘puter was an apple II. I wish I could “terminal” but know I never will know much about it. Ubuntu has been like my Toyotas—flawless behavior, comfortable, dependable. The help available is super. I again thank those who have helped me .

I keep thinking to myself how much more I could do if I knew how, but Ubuntu hasn’t stopped me from doing what I’m trying to do. Ubuntu is a real pleasure that will only get better, I’ll wager.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1089 Aaron Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:20:29 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1089 The Ultimate Ubuntu Tip--- Use Compiz Fusion, it is AWESOME!!! The Ultimate Ubuntu Tip— Use Compiz Fusion, it is AWESOME!!!

]]> By: open_source_guy http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1083 open_source_guy Mon, 28 May 2007 18:40:52 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1083 Also, to deadlynoob: I disagree. Why use Windows when Linux is stabler, more reliable, more secure, more user-friendly, has a better supprot community, free, and above all more convenient? The only thing I would use Windows for is possibly 3-D gaming (there are not many games for Linux), and even then I would probably pick a Windows emulator (of course Wine Is Not an Emulator) in its stead. But then again, I am a radical Windows hater... Also, to deadlynoob:
I disagree. Why use Windows when Linux is stabler, more reliable, more secure, more user-friendly, has a better supprot community, free, and above all more convenient? The only thing I would use Windows for is possibly 3-D gaming (there are not many games for Linux), and even then I would probably pick a Windows emulator (of course Wine Is Not an Emulator) in its stead. But then again, I am a radical Windows hater…

]]> By: open_source_guy http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1082 open_source_guy Mon, 28 May 2007 18:34:11 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1082 Talia, If the Windows version of iTunes did not work through Wine, I would just stick to Rhythmbox because it is just as good. (Use Songbird to use the store.) If you would like to run ANY Windows code (not just wine supported apps), use and emulator (but these cost money, though not as much as Windows). I wouldn't want to make my Ubuntu look like Windows, but if it helps people switch to free software go for it. Talia,
If the Windows version of iTunes did not work through Wine, I would just stick to Rhythmbox because it is just as good. (Use Songbird to use the store.) If you would like to run ANY Windows code (not just wine supported apps), use and emulator (but these cost money, though not as much as Windows). I wouldn’t want to make my Ubuntu look like Windows, but if it helps people switch to free software go for it.

]]> By: michael Proctor http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1080 michael Proctor Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:15:39 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1080 I installed ubuntu 6.06 lts (Dapper) and found out I loved it so much I completely eradicated the win xp off of my system! It is so easy to use, I cant believe I didnt do this sooner. :-)3 I installed ubuntu 6.06 lts (Dapper) and found out I loved it so much I completely eradicated the win xp off of my system! It is so easy to use, I cant believe I didnt do this sooner. :-)3

]]> By: Derf http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1078 Derf Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:57:14 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1078 I loaded Ubuntu from the CD and it worked out of the box so well I was stunned. With Windows XP I had to download 100 MB of patches before I could use Windows XP to surf the internet!! I have left WIndows behind completely. Good bye Billy Gates!!! I loaded Ubuntu from the CD and it worked out of the box so well I was stunned. With Windows XP I had to download 100 MB of patches before I could use Windows XP to surf the internet!!

I have left WIndows behind completely. Good bye Billy Gates!!!

]]> By: Mike http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1075 Mike Fri, 09 Mar 2007 17:04:03 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1075 Talia I suggest using RhythmBox to manage your iPod. As for purchasing songs at the iTunes store, install Automatix and look up Songbird. It has an interface to many popular online music services. However, I have found RhythmBox to be the best for managing and playing music from your iPod. Talia
I suggest using RhythmBox to manage your iPod. As for purchasing songs at the iTunes store, install Automatix and look up Songbird. It has an interface to many popular online music services.

However, I have found RhythmBox to be the best for managing and playing music from your iPod.

]]> By: Talia http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1076 Talia Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:17:12 +0000 http://www.nsharp.org/04/ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-1/#comment-1076 I want to use iTunes in Ubuntu, for my iPod, so I used your steps (and trust me, many others as well!) to try and install it. All it does is make my screen black and I have to run my mouse over it all to make anything appear again. Any idea why this is happening and wine isn't working? We've tried undoing it, and downloading it again, ditto for iTunes. 87purple.elephants@gmail.com, any help would be greatly appreciated! Talia I want to use iTunes in Ubuntu, for my iPod, so I used your steps (and trust me, many others as well!) to try and install it. All it does is make my screen black and I have to run my mouse over it all to make anything appear again.

Any idea why this is happening and wine isn’t working? We’ve tried undoing it, and downloading it again, ditto for iTunes.

87purple.elephants@gmail.com, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Talia

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