Linux/Ubuntu - Post Interest Here!

[Opus106]

Google Chrome is now available for Linux (and Mac). (As Beta, of course. )

http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/w00t.html

I have been using Chromium, the foundation from which Chrome is built, for a while and it's quite good. It's the functionalities provided by extensions in Firefox that makes me stick with the browser for the most part. Third-party add-ons not endorsed by Google are available for Chrome, e.g. AdBlock+, but still they are a long way away from many of the features I have taken for granted in Fx.

[Brahmsian]

Google Chrome is now available for Linux (and Mac). (As Beta, of course. )

What is the anti-virus software for this?  Chrome Dome? 

[Opus106]

What is the anti-virus software for this?  Chrome Dome? 

Dude, we're talking Linux (and Mac) here!

[One more pop. culture reference that flew over my head. ]

[Opus106]

It's the functionalities provided by extensions in Firefox that makes me stick with the browser for the most part. Third-party add-ons not endorsed by Google are available for Chrome, e.g. AdBlock+, but still they are a long way away from many of the features I have taken for granted in Fx.

Update: Google-approved extensions are available for Linux and Windows.

https://chrome.google.com/extensions/

[SonicMan46]

Curious issue arose on my OLD IBM laptop running Ubuntu 8.04 (discussed in the OP I started this thread about 2 1/2 yrs ago!) - the laptop was 'freezing up' and would not run programs nor connect to the web - checked the HD disc space and was @ maximum capacity!  Now, this is only an 18 GB HD but usually was only half filled - what the HELL filled up the HD?

Well, I left a post on the UbuntuForums.org - great place for quick responses - a bunch of suggestions were made (from experienced BEANERS there!) suggesting a bunch of BASH command checks (now I'm pretty much a bashful BASH user at the moment) - but one was to check for files > 1 GB in size (obviously a half dozen or more of these would fill up my limited HD).

Bottom line - a bunch were found embedded deeply into apparent TAR backup files - I suspect that my 'backup' configuration has been routinely making these LARGE files (because I never checked to see what the default settings might have been - dummy!) - I was able to delete a number of these TAR files/folders and recover a lot of disc space - decided to update to Ubuntu 8.10 and immediately went to the backup option and reset not to do 'automatic' periodic backups (just not needed for me on this computer).

So, now back in business w/ this 'ancient' laptop which I love to take 'on the road' - small, works w/ hotel wireless, no fear of malware, and if lost or damaged, I'll get a new one!  Happy again - 

[Opus106]

Good to know that your old lappy is up and running again, Dave. (Hey, BTW, the next LTS is upon us -- 10.04; and Ubuntu is getting a cosmetic mac-over. )

Another space occupier are the updates from Canonical and third parties (if any). All of that are stored as deb files in /var/cache/apt/archives. Unless you want some of those installers for some other reason (back-up or for your personal set of packages) you can clear that directory to make some space.

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apt-get clean

gets the job done. Also,

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apt-get autoremove

removes installed packages that are no longer required. 

[SonicMan46]

Good to know that your old lappy is up and running again, Dave. (Hey, BTW, the next LTS is upon us -- 10.04; and Ubuntu is getting a cosmetic mac-over. )

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apt-get clean

gets the job done. Also,

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apt-get autoremove

removes installed packages that are no longer required. 

Hi Navneeth - yep, I tried those two commands first - removed about 80 MB only!  Curiously, these multiple dated folders (each had one big TAR file - some a GB + a bunch of smaller text files) were buried in media/disc.....  - not sure if my previous BU program had that set as default or what?

Well, I knew that 10.04 was about to be released but could not wait and was able to bump up the OS 6 months at least - we're going on a short vacation in a few days, so I wanted to take the laptop along w/ us!  Thanks for the suggestions - Dave 

[Opus106]

Dave, perhaps you are already familiar with some or all of them, but I'm posting it here so that in case you didn't, you may find it interesting/useful.

7 of the Best Free Linux Medical Imaging Software

[Henk]

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And as we enter November, we can expect the final releases of two other major distros: Fedora (12) and Mandriva (2010).

I'm using Mandriva One. Works fine, it connects with the wireless network, couldn't achieve that with Ubuntu. Quite essential, which makes it imo a good alternative for Windows. Anything else just works too. Disadvantage that I can't use Emusic on it, but I can do that with an other computer. Google also made a Linux version: gOS. Has anyone already used it?

Henk

[Opus106]

I'm using Mandriva One. Works fine, it connects with the wireless network, couldn't achieve that with Ubuntu. Quite essential, which makes it imo a good alternative for Windows.

I have a wireless router, but my Desktop which runs Ubuntu is actually connected via ethernet, so I can't comment on that.

Anything else just works too. Disadvantage that I can't use Emusic on it, but I can do that with an other computer.

Banshee has an emusic plugin.

Still waiting for Chrome OS, which is announced to be ready late 2010, but I don't know if that's a reliable announcement. Is there someone who can tell more about it?

Huh? See the top-most post on this page. Or is the Beta label that is putting you off? I've been using Chrome (Chromium, actually) since prior to the official launch and I have not had problems with it all.

Oh, so sorry about that. Chrome OS is still at a very early stage -- I don't think it's even meant to be built on a regular machine right now, and their eventual target is the netbook.

[SonicMan46]

Dave, perhaps you are already familiar with some or all of them, but I'm posting it here so that in case you didn't, you may find it interesting/useful.

7 of the Best Free Linux Medical Imaging Software

Navneeth - thanks for that link - some interesting programs; of course, at work we are completely digital w/ DICOM PACS system, voice recognition dictating system, and more!  I've not explored the Linux options but will take a look - Dave 

[Henk]

Has anybody used Opensuse? Heard good things about it and may install it on my laptop with the Live cd.

[Opus106]

Linuxables: Intro to Linux Command Line

This is the first in a series of a "Linuxables," short, quickly consumable tutorials that can provide easy reference while at work or at home. We hope they're useful for you.

Ah, the Linux command line - that of which myths and legends are made. It is that frightening beast that keeps so many users from trying Linux. After all, everyone knows you MUST use the command line if you want Linux as your operating system. Not so. In fact, you could install Linux, never touch the command line, and have an amazing experience. But there are times when you will want to have that extra power at your fingertips. And when that time comes, you want to be prepared for it. The Linux command line is not all that difficult...you're not programming in assembly after all.

It is my intent, in this first series of "Linuxables," to introduce you to the Linux command line interface (often referred to as the CLI) in such a way as to alleviate any hesitations related to this versatile, powerful administrative tool.

[SonicMan46]

BOY, over a year since a post here - and just to think this OS and its programs are free! 

My old IBM laptop may have seen its end (dates to 2005)?  A couple of nights ago I tried to upgrade from an 09 Ubuntu version to 10.04LTS - received a 'bug' issue, saved a text file (w/o reading it) - installation seemed to complete but on the reboot, the OS got to loading the GUI and stalled.  I could get into the command terminal and the OS stated was indeed the new one, but I've just not learned enough about BASH to do much w/o a lot of help.

So, is there a way to recover w/i BASH from this stalled installation or should I try to boot an iso image and just wipe out the HD?  I got into the IBM BIOS was able to re-arrange the boot order to start w/ an external CDR/RW or a USB thumb drive (needed to disable the internal HD because the boot kept defaulting to that drive).

Now I made several different 10.04LTS iso CD-Rs, and tried to boot from an external Iomega drive - but kept getting a 'PXE-E61 - Media test failure, check cable' error message, regardless of the iso image used and also w/ a USB thumb drive attempt.  I'm about ready to give up and junk this computer at its age - talked into getting an iPad2 which I've added a keyboard & other accessories, so will give that a try 'on the road' - not sure that I need Ubuntu any longer?  But if someone out their can help to salvage this old IBM w/o further investment, I'm still willing to give it a try - been quite happy in this alternate OS universe!  Thanks all - Dave 

[DavidW]

If it's fine on the command line but won't load the gui it sounds like it's loading the wrong video driver or resolution.  X doesn't use a configuration file (xorg.conf) anymore does it?  Which is a shame, because I used to manually fix that file when it didn't work right.  Anyway you might want to try reconfiguring X.

Did you do a reinstall or did you use apt-get to upgrade?  If your external drive doesn't work look for a usb version of Ubuntu or any modern linux distro. 

[SonicMan46]

Re: Upgrading to Ubuntu 10.04LTS!

Hi David - I left posts in 3 different forums, including here w/ varied responses - seems like Ubuntu (esp. this latest LTS) has been a PITA for many - just numerous complaints and problems; I spent a number of hours today just trying to get my external CD to boot into a live CD of this distro w/o luck!  I was ready to just trash the computer - it's old and I really don't need it but playing w/ Linux is fun - 

Well, on a thread that I left on the Cybertechhelp Forum, a responder had the same issues - just became frustrated w/ Ubuntu and went to another Linux option, i.e. PCLinuxOS - seemed quite 'happy' w/ the distro, so I downloaded the Gnome version w/ an installer - damn thing booted up into a live CD, I was able to get on the web via Wi-Fi, and the GUI look familiar, so went for the installation - so NO MORE Ubuntu for me @ the moment - will need to explore over the next few days.

My first major issue is that I could not get the install to use my entire HD (18 GB) - picked only half that amount, so will have to figure out what the rest of that space is being used for?  But there is a forum on that website which I'll give a try.  Dave 

[ibanezmonster]

Pah, Linux is for losers, real men use BSD. 

lol I wonder who even uses that... and what advantage it would actually have?

As it were, i'm forced to keep a dual boot installation.

I have that, too (Vista + Ubuntu), but I can't figure out how to get Ubuntu online. It would be fun to learn shell scripting, plus, it's useful for stuff like LAMP (Linux + Apache Server + MySql + PHP).

[DavidW]

Awesome Dave, that is a pretty cool but not well known distro.  I think that the easiest to use (works with proprietary drivers for wifi, graphics etc, has flash etc) is still Mandriva, but PCLOS is still darned good.  That would be funny if you ended with up something hard like gentoo, arch, or slackware.

[DavidW]

lol I wonder who even uses that... and what advantage it would actually have?

Security, stability and support for many more architectures other than OS.

OpenBSD is the most secure OS out there.  NetBSD can be installed on almost anything and their motto is "of course it runs on NetBSD" and FreeBSD for the slightly more user friendly OS. 

Also BSD doesn't operate under the GNU license, helpful for people who don't want to share their code but still build off of bsd.

[DavidW]

My first major issue is that I could not get the install to use my entire HD (18 GB) - picked only half that amount, so will have to figure out what the rest of that space is being used for?  But there is a forum on that website which I'll give a try.  Dave 

Dave did you custom partition or did you just let the installer do all of the work?