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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Ubuntu Tweak

Ubuntu Tweak is an application designed to config Ubuntu easier for everyone.  

At present, It is only designed for Ubuntu GNOME Desktop, and often follows the newest Ubuntu distribution.

I found it very interesting and useful to install and tweak some settings, whether I keep up with using it or simply go back and and work [...]

Turn your Ubuntu Desktop into a Video Studio

1. AvideMux

Avidemux is a simple video editor which is extensively used for video applications in Ubuntu. You can cut ,filter and encode your video task. It has support for AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF as it has pretty much codecs bundled.

2. CinePaint

Cinepaint is a very useful and user friendly video editing application [...]

More Ubuntu Kung Fu

Lifehacker’s Gina Trapani posts a book excerpt from Ubuntu Kung Fu that is a must to read and try for everyone who is trying to learn some of the power linux tips and practice on Ubuntu.

Archive copy posted below, start with Lifehacker.