Fedora 12 Acer Aspire One Scrolling + Tap to Click

Nov-20th-2009

Here’s a quick HowTo to enable your Acer Aspire One laptop to use the touchpad as a clicking and scrolling device

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SOLVED Fedora 12 + Nvidia installation problems

Nov-20th-2009

NOTE: If you need the tutorial for Fedora 13, go here: http://linuxsoftwareblog.com/?p=516

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Quick Fix: Pulseaudio + Real Player

Aug-29th-2009

Here’s a quick fix in case you’re having issues with Real Player and pulseaudio….

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Google Desktop on Fedora 11 + 64 bit

Aug-6th-2009

So here’s how I managed to get Google Desktop working on my Fedora 64bit PC….

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Fedora 11 HowTo with ZoneMinder

Jun-9th-2009

Here’s a quick tutorial to get started with ZoneMinder on your Fedora PC/laptop. Let it be known that this may well apply to many other Linux distro’s, all I can say is that I have tested with my Fedora 11 PC.  Let me also tell you that ZoneMinder is a serious example of open source software at its very best.

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Spotify on Fedora 12 – Sound Fix

Jun-7th-2009

Hi folks, below is the fix necessary for your Fedora 11 PC  to allow Spotify to play your favourite tracks for free.  If you’re having issues where Spotify loads just fine, but no music will begin playback, then here’s your fix!

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Amazon Response: Amazon Linux MP3 Download Service

May-14th-2009

Hi,

So here’s the mp3 download service for Linux. I’ve used it to test, and it works a treat on my Fedora 10 64bit machine….

Amazon MP3 Downloader

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Tutorial – Installing Linux to a USB memory Stick

Apr-9th-2009

Hi there folks,

Is it just me or is the idea of installing an Operating System to a USB pen just amazing. No matter how long I think about it, it doesn’t get boring. Laptops? Netbooks? If it’s portability you’re after, then how about an Operating System and all of you files in your pocket? Cool ! It’s a bit like planes – No matter how long I watch them for, I still wonder how they stay in the air… they go so slowly!

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Google Search Trends

Mar-25th-2009

OK, Google Trends is a very interesting and useful tool. I used it to compare the popularity of the various Linux distributions, how the browser wars match up, and the interest in Linux netbooks.

Check out charts here…

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Rocky Road to the Greener Grass

Feb-15th-2009

open_quote Wanting to convert a non-Linux user to the green green grass of home??

Then read on…..

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