Debian’s latest stable release Lenny arrived on Valentine’s day. Previously, I installed Debian using the net-install CD. This time Debian has made it easier, now you can download a single CD and install a fully functional Debian GNU linux with Gnome Desktop Environment. This CD or DVD is the first CD or DVD in the … Continue reading →
Tag: Firefox
Bring Me Back To Freedom
Google Chrome arrived and I had to log on MS Windows to see how it works. I am so impressed that I don’t really feel like going back to Ubuntu and use Firefox. I have installed Windows Vista, which has Aero theme. I use Chrome and the world is beautiful again. Honestly, I don’t like … Continue reading →
Chrome Your World With Themes
Google Chrome is becoming very popular every where particularly among people who spend their lives on browsers. You can sense the popularity by looking at blog posts, news items, and themes. There are Google Chrome based themes available for many applications. Google Chrome’s innovative new approach to design inspired these designers and users to adapt … Continue reading →
Whats New in Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron (Beta)
Today I downloaded and installed Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron Beta version. There are several new things in this upcoming Ubuntu version. First of all it is a long term support version, which means that if you install it you will receive support and updates for up to three years and that will be totally free … Continue reading →
Gmail and Google Reader in Startup Programs on Ubuntu
I have tried several Email Clients and Feedreaders on Ubuntu and my primary Debian Operating System. But now I was feeling that why bother with any more software when you have Google and Firefox (Iceweasel on Debian). So, I decided to make myself a script that automatically opens my Gmail and Google Reader account in … Continue reading →
Enabling Urdu Support in Ubuntu
Note: Their is an updated version of this guide available. If you are using Ubuntu 9.04 or higher then please follow the new instructions here. Writing and Reading in Urdu on Ubuntu is not configured properly in a default installation. So most Urdu users face trouble once they have installed Ubuntu. Sometimes they give up … Continue reading →
Whats New in Ubuntu 6.10
I am excited all over again on the new release of Ubuntu. Expected to be released next month but the beta version is currently availabe for download. It has: Firefox 2.0 RC 1 (code named: Bon Echo): New Theme (Tangerine) and user interface have been updated to improve usability. It has inline spell check support … Continue reading →
Firefox for Linux – Urdu Font Rendering
Finally, I found the solution to the Firefox Urdu Font related bug in Dapper. Me, the newbie, the linux illiterate who didn’t even know Tux; I solved a bug in an open source software that I am using on my open source operating system. After upgrading to Dapper, I found that Firefox in Dapper does … Continue reading →