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Ubuntu Restricted Extras

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

Installs Java, Flash, fonts, codecs.  [...]

The Art of Community

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The Art of Community by Jono Bacon

Bacon is the Community Manager for Ubuntu (), one of the largest open source software projects on the planet. In this book he talks about the ins and outs of building, cultivating and managing a community from the ground up. This is a must-read for anyone interested in [...]

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, or single [...]

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 of their platform [...]

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 Great Ubuntu Tips for Linux Power Users .

I thought I would illustrate a quick check down the features to pick up a few things.  Don’t worry about trying everything on the list, or remembering each, that is a trip for beginner.  Bookmark the article, try the items you know have been nagging at you recently, and learn one thing you can put into practice frequently to increase your effectiveness.  What did I try?…

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