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How to Choose the Right Linux Netbook? Purchase Decision

I finally decided to take the plunge and opt for the less expensive, lighter, Linux netbook. Find out why and what I ultimately purchased. Deciding on Linux I decided the Linux machine would win in...

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How to Choose the Right Linux Netbook? Researching

I found several “netbooks” that were the perfect size and price, but most were running Linux. What was a Windows girl to do? More questions, more answers .....continuing from part I...... I went home....

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How to Run Dual Monitors in Ubuntu with Nvidia Graphics

Need to use an external monitor with a laptop running Nvidia graphics and Ubuntu? It doesn't work "out of the box," but it's not all that difficult to set up. Here we'll show you how. The first time I...

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Puppy Linux: A Powerful Linux Distribution

Linux is fast becoming a mainstream operating system alternative. With an increasing number of available distributions, and still growing, the task of selecting the best version may be daunting. So...

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Open Source Software for Business

Businesses are always trying to find out a way to manage things better, and increasingly, they're turning to open source software to do so. But what does open source software have to offer businesses,...

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Linux Basics: How Linux Works?

With incredible flexibility, security and performance, Linux offers much that Windows and Mac OS platforms cannot. But one burning question still rages across forums and communities alike - How does...

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Is Linux Really Free? A Discussion on the Ownership of Linux

Most software openly advertises who created it and who owns it, but Linux seems to have many creators, contributors, and associated companies. Who really owns Linux? Open Source Software and the...

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Common Linux Myths

Are you interested in finding out whether Linux can provide you with a better OS experience than Windows or the Mac. Well don't let the negative press or myths scare you from making a decision. Here we...

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Linux Picks for September 2008

For this month’s collection of top Linux picks, we’ll take a look at some articles that provide information for new Linux users and for those who are still considering the operating system. Great Linux...

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Online Learning Linux Resources

Looking for the best resources online to further your Linux learning endeavors? In the Learning Linux topic we offer plenty of scope for all levels of open source user. Here we give a Bright Hub thumbs...

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Open Office for Linux

Open Office is a free, open source office productivity application that is included with many Linux distributions. Alone, Open Office holds its own against the big guys, when you throw add-ons and...

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The Blonde Has Questions - What Is Linux Exactly?

When it comes to asking questions, I never have a problem. So, when one of my friends asked me this one - I was actually at a bit of a loss to explain it to her. Here is my Blonde's question when it...

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Adjust or Turn Off Inactivity Screen Dimming in Ubuntu

Adjust or Turn Off Inactivity Screen Dimming in Ubuntu If you like to work with your laptop running Ubuntu nearby, you may object to the way Ubuntu likes to dim the screen after a few minutes, even...

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How to Connect to a Wireless Network in Linux - An Introduction

Wireless networking is not complicated in Linux. In fact, it is easier than you think. Let’s see how to put the pieces of the network together and create our wireless network. Introduction Building a...

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Graphical and Terminal Programs for Using Zip Files in Linux

Zip files are a standard compressed archive format, supported out of the box in every major operating system, including Microsoft Windows. Create and extract Linux zip files and folders using the...

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The Newbie's Guide to Linux

Many people are scared of switching from Windows to a Linux operating system, but they really shouldn't - as this selection of tips, tricks and advice will show, making the change and using a Linux...

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Installing and Using Light-Weight Linux

PC hardware becomes obsolete nearly the moment you take it out of the box, and is less equipped to handle Windows with each passing update. If your pc is just a few years old but now takes 10 minutes...

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Just Started Using Linux? Test Your Knowledge!

New to Linux? Find out how much you've picked up so far with our new quiz, which will test your knowledge and identify any areas that you need to work on... How much do you know about Linux? If you're...

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Reckon You Know Everything There is to Know About Linux?

Are you ready for our advanced Linux quiz? Clued up on bash, GNU and Samba? Prepare yourself for some tough questions... Drawing on 20 years of open source distros and development, below you will find...

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Test Your Knowledge of Linux and Open Source Computing History

Do you remember when Linux was trademarked, or the penguin emblem was introduced? Do you recall the name of Linux's creator, or the first Chinese distro? Test your knowledge of Linux history now! Linux...

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