**UPDATE** This review is of the current build in the Ubuntu Repos, which the author of the software has notified me is out of date, for the most recent release (With several of these issues addressed), download one of the precompiled binaries (available for most any systems) from their website.**UPDATE** (Thanks again for this information). [...]
I am pleased to report that Dropbox has fully opened to the public, no more invitations needed! A few weeks ago I reviewed Dropbox (see review) and concluded that it was the online storage service of my dreams. I still hold to that claim. Everyone who signs up receives 2 GB of storage space. Not [...]
I’ve had a Box.net online storage account for a few years now. While they only offer 1 GB for free, it’s handy for quickly backing up small important files, such as handouts I create for the classes I teach. While anyone can log into the web interface at any time, it’s also possible to access [...]
Screencasts, or capturing a digital video of movement on your computer screen, are a great way to create tutorials, presentations, and even entertaining videos. Software used to create screencasts abounds for (nearly) every operating system, and ranges in price from free to upwards of $50. As an example, here is a sample screencast (2.5 MB [...]
The following tutorial is intended for those with some knowledge of Linux and the command line. At the least, you should be comfortable with creating and navigating directories, and should possess a fundamental knowledge of hardware device names under Linux. Sound scary? A “point-and-click” guide to accomplishing most of the same tasks is also available. [...]
BLAG: Linux Without Boundaries? If you happen to visit the BLAG Linux homepage, one of the first words your eyes will read is “overthrow.” Specifically: [blag] works to overthrow corporate control of information and technology through community action and spreading Free Software. Interesting. I’ve tried a lot of Linux distros, but this is the first [...]
Recently I heard about a fairly new distro of Linux dubbed “Linux Mint.” It’s an Ubuntu-based derivative whose claim to fame is the inclusion of many “non-free” codecs and drivers. This adds convenience and reduces the hassle of post-install configuration. In a typical scenario, one installs a flavor of Linux and then spends time configuring [...]
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