Ubuntu is 1st installed with the “root” user (or admin) disabled. It comes this way for security reasons: ie: so you don’t accidentally delete needed files, to protect you from your own stupidity. Most people use the terminal to get their admin work done, but this can be difficult for someone new to Ubuntu. Now […]
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Elisa is my choice of media center for my Linux box (running Ubuntu). I built an old computer out of parts (1.6hmz 756mb), added a video card with s-video out and connected it to my plasma. The keyboard shortcuts can be hard to find, and well we’ve done the running around for you.
All Screens
exit: q […]
Problem: S-Video out works but there is a small black frame around the entire picture.
Solution:
Install envy (sudo apt-get envy)
Install the NVIDIA FX drivers through envy
Change the settings by going to Applications -> System Tools -> NVIDIA Settings -> GPU 0 (Geforce FX 5200) -> TV-0. You can adjust the TV OverScan to your liking, I […]
Elisa is an open source media center designed to be simple for people not particularly familiar with computers. To add Elisa or elisa-extra we need to…
1st: Add Elisa to our software sources, go to System -> Administrator -> Software Sources then click the Third Party tab. Click add and enter:
deb http://elisa.fluendo.com/packages gutsy main (gutsy is […]
What is needed:
Network with router
Tftpd32 (freeware)
ubuntu netboot.tar.gz or alternate cd download
Internet connection
Network environment:
1. Setup a static ip
-Start -> Run -> type CMD -> ok
-in the command prompt type ipconfig and write down IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Servers
- Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections -> right-click Local Area Network -> select Properties -> dbl […]