This recipe will show you how to easily add the wireless, bluetooth and battery icon back to your top panel in Ubuntu 7.10 (gnome).
By default, gOS requires that you login each time you run the operating system. If you are the only person using the computer and aren’t worried about security, this can be excessive and annoying. By enabling Automatic Login, gOS will go straight to the desktop without requiring a login.
Whether you’re troubleshooting network problems or trying to set up a VPN, knowing what address your computer has configured as the default gateway is always useful. Running a simple command from the terminal can give you this.
Under the default settings, Ubuntu automatically begins playing CD and DVD discs when they are loaded into the CD/DVD drive. It also will automatically begin playing music files once a supported portable music player is connected. To change any (or all) of these settings to better meet your needs:
If you’re tired of the default theme on Ubuntu (Human), you can put a little more snap in your desktop by using the Ubuntu Studio theme.
You might run into a situation that requires you to change your computer name, either because you need it to meet a naming scheme or you’re just bored with it and want something better. By following these steps, you’ll give your computer a new identity in no time.
Instead of having the trash icon on one of your panels, you can place it on your Ubuntu desktop for easier access. This is a great help for users whose previous operating system was Windows. It also beats trying to find the little trash icon on on of your panels.
Even though the startup sound for Ubuntu is short and pleasant, it can become annoying. I got tired of hearing it each time I logged into my system so it had to go. Here’s how to quiet it down:
The new KDE (K Desktop Environment) is a great way to add some very nice eye candy and additional functionality to your Ubuntu install. KDE’s new look and smooth graphical effects give your desktop some of the benefits of both Mac and Vista.
From time to time, it becomes necessary to remove a user account from your computer. Removing a user account from your Ubuntu system is a simple task that requires two separate terminal commands.
If you do a lot of changes to your system’s settings, you will rapidly become tired of having to constantly input your password each and every time you run a sudo command. By following this recipe, you will be able to perform the commands password free.
An ISO file is an image of a CD or DVD. You can access the files contained within the ISO (without installing any software or having to burn the image to disc) by mounting the image and unmount the image when you are done with it. Here’s how:
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