Ryan's Blog (5)

In the course of handling my EePC installation I create a bootable USB drive from whatever .iso I am attempting to complete the installation with. When I create this bootable drive it usually leaves my system with read-only files which I sometimes move to my trash folder. What this does, it leave root-level permission files stuck in my trash folder which cannot be simply deleted by using the "Empty Trash" button. What I hope to help people with is this, read-only (or unremoveable) files from th… Continue

I just began using Inkscape vector graphic suite about a day ago. With it, I realized that I could make something more efficiently than OpenOffice.Org Draw and easily create graphical objects 100% easier than Gimp. Below is a screencap of the Inkscape UI. … Continue

It's not WINDOWS?! There is an alternative...

Marvin commands you, you won't panic, he won't let you. We are your galactic guide to the Ubuntu world. Source location for the wallpaper ~Ryan Continue

Since I don't use Evolution mail client provided with my generic install, some websites attempt to open it for emailing them (generally for job applications) forcing me to copy and paste information into my gmail account. I found this script which will allow the user to switch your default email client. Link ~Ryan --Edit-- When I posted this I hadn't tested it under my current version, after looking at the actual source poster and binding some… Continue

What can Ubuntu do for you? You mean what CAN'T it do? Installs on nearly any PC (desktop or laptop) and with a little orientation functions like Windows, only without to many problems with malware, viral attacks, or crashes and lockups associated with Windows. Can't live without your favorite Windows games and programs? Emulation software easily fixes that (like say perhaps, Fallout?). [Insert some random Invader Zim computer quote] Continue