Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex
Nov 6, 2008 Software
Lifehacker has 5+ tweaks for the latest Ubuntu linux release (Intrepid Ibex), which I have downloaded and will be making use of myself. If you’ve always wanted to try Ubuntu, but didn’t want to format one of your PCs or try and shrink your existing drive partitions, try Wubi. Wubi allows you to install Ubuntu from within windows to a preset block of drive space (no need to resize or get a new hard drive) and can be uninstalled from within Windows just the same as any application, easing the transition. One good usage of it would be to turn your Windows PC into another Mythbuntu frontend for an existing Mythbuntu server.
What, you were expecting a dissection of the Sabres lineup or a post dedicated to a Thomas Vanek mancrush? Well, no guarantees that won’t happen later today…
Tags: free software, lifehacker, linux, mythbuntu, pc software, ubuntu, wubi
Ubuntu Cheat Sheet
Apr 23, 2008 Software
I’m an occasional user of Ubuntu (had a DVR running with MythTV when I had an extra system), and with the release of Hardy Heron coming up, FOSSwire has created a new Ubuntu cheat sheet for non-Linux folks who want to try it out. Many of these things have Windows-style GUIs you can use, but if you want to learn more about the command-line, it’s a great reference. Spotted at Lifehacker.
Tags: fosswire, hardy heron, lifehacker, linux, ubuntu
GIMP Plugins
Dec 26, 2007 Software
TechZilo has a post with links to more than 40 very useful GIMP plugins. There’s a good mix of things, for example new filters, anti-aliasing plugins, the ability to stitch together panoramic images, and a Save For Web plugin. Some links at the bottom as well for folks who may wish to author their own plugin.
Lifehacker: Update Windows, Linux Style
Dec 19, 2007 Software
Appupdater is a executable that lets you run command line updates for a wide range of applications, going as far back as Windows 98. If you have used the apt or yum package management available in many Linux distros, it works in much the same way. Looks like it could be a real help to those of us who are a bit forgetful about making sure our software is fully up to date.
Tags: appupdater, lifehacker, linux, PC, pc software, Software, windows
Lifehacker’s Top 10 Video Rippers, Encoders and Converters
Lifehacker has posted a Top 10 list for Video ripping, encoding and converting. Mostly freeware and open source software, some of which work for Linux and Mac along with Windows. If you wanted some new software to convert your pr0n–er, instructional videos to a format that fits on your iPod or PSP, take a look.
Tags: converter, encoder, lifehacker, linux, mac, ripper, ubuntu, video, windows
GIMP 2.4 Released
Lots of neat new features from the sound of it, too. Hit up the GIMP web site for details, and to ooh and ahh at their new design.
