Google Talk Does Video Chat

Reading the Google Talk Blog I find that Linux is now supported for Voice and Video Chat. http://www.google.com/chat/video. Give it a try! I know that is is supported on Ubuntu and I haven’t gotten a chance to try it on Fedora yet.

One Application to Remember to Install on Ubuntu

Ubuntu Restricted Extras

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

Installs Java, Flash, fonts, codecs. Very useful.

Ubuntu Repositories and Proxy Repositories

Ubuntu Repositories | Ubuntu Screencasts

This is an screencast by Alan Pope of the Ubuntu Repositories which is a great overview for someone not familiar with all the options of Repositories. Alan refers to a later screencast and I hope he covers the routine matter of setting up a local proxy for the home user, [...]

Linux Music Workflow

Create Digital Music » Linux Music Workflow: Switching from Mac OS X to Ubuntu with Kim Cascone What they have to say:

Here’s a switcher story of a different color: from the Mac, to Linux. It’s one thing to talk about operating systems and free software in theory, or to hear from died-in-the-wool advocates [...]

Great Ubuntu Tips for Linux Power Users

One of the biggest issues facing someone who has obtained some degree of expertise is maintaining an awareness of tips and tricks that are current. Practice them whenever you find a list, see what you think, and learn the intricacies of how they work. One recent list from the great folks at MakeUseOf.com was 15 [...]