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How to set up a Ubuntu 9.10 desktop

This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops.

| How-to | Open Source | Operating systems | 11/03/09 at 7:34 am |


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How to prepare an Ubuntu 9.10 server for ISPConfig 3

This tutorial shows how to prepare an Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) server for the installation of ISPConfig 3, and how to install ISPConfig 3.

| How-to | Open Source | Operating systems | 11/01/09 at 9:04 am |


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How To Upgrade Ubuntu 9.04 To 9.10 (Desktop & Server)

Yesterday the new Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) was released. This guide shows how you can upgrade your Ubuntu 9.04 desktop and server installations to Ubuntu 9.10.

| How-to | Open Source | 10/30/09 at 9:33 am |


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Usability and the Ubuntu desktop

Ubuntu is filled with tiny usability improvements that help make it as intuitive and powerful as possible. For example, the Ubuntu desktop is filled with drag-and-drop shortcuts. If you think something could be dragged and dropped, try it!

| Tip | Open Source | Operating systems | 10/29/09 at 7:30 am |


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Windows 7 is 'Restrictive' for Netbooks, Claims Linux Rival

Now that Windows 7 is out the door, Canonical -- the distributor of rival Linux-based operating system Ubuntu -- is eager to engage in "real head-to-head competition" with Microsoft, according to Ubuntu founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth.

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