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Transitioning to Xubuntu 12.04 – Updated!

On May 10, 2012 By

Introduction

I’ve used Ubuntu Linux on my computers since 2007.  While no OS is perfect, Ubuntu has been a good fit for what I do and I can generally live with its shortcomings. After five years, I can say that switching to Ubuntu was a good deal for me and my business. I have better [...]

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Is a Linux based computer in your future?

On August 29, 2011 By

Linux is now 20 years old and according to CNN it is invisible and ubiquitous. I would argue that it also deserves serious consideration as the next OS upgrade for your computer.

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Secure Web browsing with Ubuntu and VMWare

On August 10, 2011 By

Avoid malware and viruses by browsing the Internet from within an Ubuntu Virtual Machine with an “independent-nonpersistent” disk.

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Converting Windows XP Home Edition computer to run in a Virtual Machine

On July 16, 2011 By

Step-by-step guide to converting your Windows XP Home machine to a VMware compatible virtual machine.

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Setting up an Ubuntu 11.04 Virtual Machine using VMWare Player

On June 29, 2011 By

In my previous post on Introduction to Virtual Machines, I provided some of the basics concepts and the rationale for using a Virtual Machine (VM) to run different operating systems (OS) within your current host OS.  In this post, I’m going to show you step by step how easy [...]

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Introduction to Virtual Machines

On May 21, 2011 By

Virtual Machines (VMs) can help you cut costs, extend the lifetime of your existing software investments, and improve security.

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Two options for running Skype on Ubuntu 11.04

On May 2, 2011 By

Windows Skype now runs in Ubuntu 11.04 with VMWare

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VMWare Player 3.1.4 crashes on Ubuntu 11.04

On April 29, 2011 By

A bug in overlay-scrollbar prevents VMWare Player from working on Ubuntu 11.04. There is a fix available in the repositories.

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Oovoo finally works with Ubuntu 11.04 Beta and VMWare Workstation 7.1.4

On April 14, 2011 By

Nice performance upgrade in Ubuntu 11.04 enables smooth video chats with Oovoo in Windows VM.

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