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Getting a handle on Ubuntu mobile power management

Posted on February 6, 2012 by leogaggl

To get an idea on the current power usage and some suggestions on how to improve power-management ‘powertop‘ is a must-have. sudo apt-get install powertop Powertop Screenshot For some more detailed suggestions this is a good start: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PowerManagement/ReducedPower

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Turning the Toshiba Z830 into a Ubuntu Ultrabook

Posted on February 5, 2012 by leogaggl

Since I will have to do a fair amount of traveling in the next year I was in need of upgrading my trusted workhorse of Toshiba Qosmio F60 to a more portable option that will be easier on the shoulders … Continue reading →

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Using Blackboard Collaborate (Elluminate) on Ubuntu

Posted on October 20, 2011 by leogaggl

Like it or not (personally I am in the second category) Blackboard Collaborate or Elluminate (as it is still more commonly referred to) is something you have a hard time avoiding if you work in online education. I discovered that I … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu – create manual application launcher (Unity)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by leogaggl

With every new release of Ubuntu I am becoming more resigned to the fact that the effort to revert back to the Ubuntu Classic (Gnome 2) interface is getting harder and sooner or later I will have to bite the … Continue reading →

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Installing Java6 JDK on Ubuntu 11.10

Posted on October 18, 2011 by leogaggl

Since sun-java6-jdk has been removed from the default Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) repositories you need to add a PPA repository (unless you want to install by hand) sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ferramroberto/java sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jdk sun-java6-plugin

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Back up Google Apps Mail using getmail4 + IMAP

Posted on October 10, 2011 by leogaggl

Just a quick note on how to configure backups of Google Apps email to a local machine. Install getmail apt-get install getmail4 create config directory Create a subdirectory in users home folder (and change permissions) mkdir .getmail touch .getmail create … Continue reading →

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Running your business (mostly) on Open Source Software

Posted on September 12, 2011 by leogaggl

The release of the latest Ubuntu Version has been seen by a number of commentators as the most end-user friendly yet and signals another milestone in the readiness of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) for more widespread (and business) … Continue reading →

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Installing Ubuntu: Extending the HP Touchpad

Posted on August 27, 2011 by leogaggl

As one of those who grabbed a HP Touchpad at the recent firesale (after announcing the killing of the product line) I did it as in full knowledge that this device in it’s current form is of limited use and (highly) … Continue reading →

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Upgrade to Firefox 4 on Ubuntu 10.04

Posted on July 25, 2011 by leogaggl

Since some older hardware (Toshiba Satellite A300 for example) has issues with the current version of Grub as well as the newer Kernel I still need to run 10.04 on some machines. However since the 10.04 Repository still uses Firefox … Continue reading →

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Install Handbrake on Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by leogaggl

To convert a DVD and make it viewable on your mobile device Handbrake seems to be the most useful tool I have discovered so far. Since it is not part of the default Ubuntu Repositories here is the installation process. … Continue reading →

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