May 16, 2011
Ever since YouTube became a big hit, finding great videos on the topics that you are most interested about was easier than ever. If you are a Linux enthusiast who wants to find good channels for information and news discussions take these picks of which channels to follow.
May 12, 2011
Ubuntu’s latest release, version 11.04, brings with it a completely new desktop interface called Unity. Its release has received mixed reviews, though honestly it comes down to taste. There is never a piece of software that literally everyone likes, and Unity is a good example of that. But if you do like it, congratulations! Aside from a functional desktop, you’ll have a number of configuration tools at your fingertips.
May 11, 2011
Love Ubuntu, but feel skeptical about 11.04′s new Unity interface? Try Lubuntu 11.04, an extremely lightweight alternative to the main branch of Ubuntu. You’ll find the menu-driven interface familiar and the resources hit remarkably low. Lubuntu is based on a desktop environment that strives to use next to no resources while still being easy to use.
April 30, 2011
It’s here. The newest version of Ubuntu sports an entirely new user interface: Unity. It also includes a much-improved Software Center, alongside the usual updates for the thousands of free programs Ubuntu offers. Canonical decided to develop the Unity shell to replace Gnome 3′s shell. I’ve been using it for a couple of months now and I’ve felt nothing but impressed.
April 7, 2011
When you finally decide to take the plunge and have a stroll through Linux Avenue, you’ll need to be able to decide which distro is right for you. Making the right choice is an important step, because it can help make your experience much more enjoyable. Make sure you know exactly what you want, as it’ll make the selection process a whole lot easier.
March 24, 2011
Here at MakeUseOf, we strive to bring you the very best tutorials, reviews and articles to make your daily tech life that little bit easier. We’re not alone (of course!) and occasionally it’s only right to highlight some of our own favourite resources elsewhere on the web. Ubuntu has grown in popularity immensely over the [...]
March 24, 2011
With a new release every six months, keeping up with Ubuntu can seem overwhelming. Still, there are many good reasons to keep updating to the latest version of Ubuntu: security updates, the latest software in the Software Center, optional access to bleeding edge programs and all of the latest features Ubuntu has to offer. Next [...]
March 16, 2011
MakeUseOf has posted free PDF manuals for users interested in switching to Linux because there are many good reasons to. The desktop customization options are endless, and so it’s not hard to modify bits of your computer, whether you’re in LTS Lucid (check this post to understand why there are so many different versions of Linux) or Karmic, [...]
March 14, 2011
In my experience Windows tends to have a habit of going wrong when you least expect, and at crucial moments. If you dread that sinking feeling as your system screws the pooch on startup, maybe it’s time to make a Linux live CD. There are plenty of reasons the average Windows user may want to [...]
March 9, 2011
Tweak the Ubuntu Software Center for faster download speeds, easily installed add ons and single-click installation from blog posts. There’s nothing quite like the Ubuntu Software Center on any other platform. It’s an easy-to-use tool for installing tens of thousands of different programs, the vast majority of which are completely free. Simply put: if you love [...]
