How to Set Up and Run Firefox 3.0b2 as a Different User in Ubuntu
I wanted to test Firefox 3.0b2 on my computer, but I didn’t want it to interfere with my current Firefox profile or even my current system. I decided to create a separate user and use that user...
View ArticleRSync Command for Home Directory Backup on Ubuntu/Linux
Mostly for my own reference – this is the command I use to back my home directory on my desktop. Both locations are local, so there is no copying over SSH for this first one. rsync -rougv --archive...
View ArticleUbuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx Post-Install Checklist
In general Ubuntu 10.04 is a great OS, but I also find that it has several annoyances, which would be defined as key user interface changes that messes with my daily computer usage. This includes the...
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