Category Archives: Ubuntu 10.10

Ubuntu is #4 on the iBookstore…

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Jonathan Moeller

…or, more specifically, my book THE UBUNTU DESKTOP BEGINNER’S GUIDE is (or was, by the time you read this) #4 for the Operating Systems category on Apple’s US iBookstore: I am frankly baffled as to why this is the case … Continue reading →

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thank you, all

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jonathan Moeller

I started blogging about Ubuntu Linux in 2008, after I happened to mention in passing some troubles I had with Ubuntu 8.04, and noticed the next day that one post got 3x as many hits as the rest of my … Continue reading →

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The $0.99 Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide – Second Edition

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

I am pleased to report that the second edition of “The $0.99 Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide” is now available. The second edition adds chapters on managing ebooks in Ubuntu, converting video and audio media, configuring the Unity interface, and enabling virtual … Continue reading →

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The $0.99 Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide Is #1 In Germany

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

In a very narrow category, of course. But still number one. My book “The $0.99 Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide” is, as of this writing, currently #1 in “Kindle-Shop > eBooks > Fremdsprachige eBooks > Englisch > Computer & Internet > Betriebssysteme … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 10.10 on Asus Netbooks

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat will come preinstalled on three models of Asus netbooks. (Interesting that they’re not using 11.04 for this. I’ve come to strongly suspect that Unity is having a negative impact on Ubuntu adoption.) Of course, not everyone … Continue reading →

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I have upgraded my Asus EEE 1005HAB netbook to Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat…

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

…and I’ve noticed no problems so far. Everything, as far as I can determine, appears to be working swimmingly. Ubuntu’s definitely come a long way if this kind of out-of-the-box hardware stability is the norm. What’s also cool is that … Continue reading →

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Upgrading My Netbook To Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

Wish me luck, folks – I’m upgrading my Asus EEE netbook from Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx to 10.10 Maverick Meerkat. I want to try some of 10.10′s new features on a netbook (in particular, the 2D version of Unity) in … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons Not To Use Ubuntu

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

Here’s a tongue-in-cheek article arguing against the use of Ubuntu. Of course, this is mostly just the usual “free software is better than Microsoft” humor, but it’s still entertaining. The resultant flamewar in the comments, of course, is even more … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu vs. Windows 7 Starter Edition

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

Ugh. Windows 7 Starter edition is the drooling idiot child of the Windows family. Both Windows and Ubuntu have their strengths and weaknesses, and there’s legitimate debate over that  – but Ubuntu is unquestionably superior to Windows 7 Starter in … Continue reading →

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The Commodore 64 Returns, Now Runs Ubuntu

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jonathan Moeller

It seems that the Commodore 64 computer has been reborn as a modern system running Ubuntu. I remember the C64 very well – it was the first personal computer I had as a kid, and I spent many happy hours … Continue reading →

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