Below is a new Ubuntu-esque ‘Faenza’ theme for iOS devices, put together by Alfonso C.M. It’s not strictly a “unity” theme, and it lacks some of the cute touches that Steiger’s theme boasted, but if nevertheless looks like a great way to extend your love of Ubuntu onto your mobile device.
Source : http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/
Control
Since Ubuntu is an open source software, you can customize it as you want..There is no limit on the level of customization because the source code is available to use as you want (under GPL).
it’s an proprietary software so forget about the source code and full customization.
Cost
it’s completely free to use and distribute!
Not free! No way, how can you think of that ?
Fun
Ubuntu is complete fun! probably due to fact that there is always something new and exciting thing/stuffs try, just for Fun!
You will get bored because there is lack of new things, so it feels like ‘got trapped in a box’.
Learning
Ubuntu or any other Linux based Distros is excellent from learning point of view, specifically recommended for those who are interested in learning about modern Operating Systems (OS) and want to understand how it works.
Forget about that, it doesn’t make any sense here.
Security/Virus
STOP!!! Ubuntu or any Linux based OS are virus free!, because it doesn’t work on the Ubuntu platform (probably due to the reason that most of the viruses were targeted to Windows and GNU/Linux is secure by default) so using ubuntu means that we are entering into the Virus free zone.
Virus is one of the greatest threat to Windows based OS..and some one said – Windows and Security doesn’t appear together – in a single sentence.
Diversity
There is always new things waiting to try – e.g if you don’t like Gnome desktop, try something different such as KDE or XFCE or LMDE etc..it’s very flexible or in other words – modular. It has some desktop optimized for old hardwares while on the other hand you can enjoy 3D desktop effects with your new computer and graphics Card.
There is nothing new on this side! choose something from the Menu and go on!!
Softwares
A lot of free and open source software are available right there – in the Software Center or package Manager; just select and install in moments. Whether you are a student learning – “how to program” or a developer (desktop based software or web Apps), Ubuntu has better compiler (GCC, G++ etc), IDE(Eclipse, NetBeans), editors (gedit), Terminal (Bash) and all the tools you need. For programmers the apps are good but most common desktop applications – open office, Evolution Mail etc. sucks!
Some proprietary softwares are good such as – Microsoft Visual compiler/IDE, Windows Live Writer, Microsoft word,One Note, Adobe Photoshop etc, but you can get an equivalent open source software for Ubuntu. E.g Gimp instead of Photoshop, Open Office in place of MS Word etc. In short, Windows has better commonly used Applications but a lack of programming tools and Apps. Windows Console sucks! (On the other hand bash Terminal is far better, powerful and Fun!)
Ease of Use
GNU/Linux has very bad reputation if we consider this point (probably due to the fact that initially Linux based OS were used by only geeks who couldn’t think about non technical users), although Ubuntu is the most simple and easy to use – Linux based distro, it is difficult (for common desktop users) to use as compare to windows 7. File permission, root … irritates a lot to a normal desktop user.
Windows 7 is very simple to use! as compare to Ubuntu 11.04 or any other Linux based distro.
Stability
Ubuntu 11.04 or any other version of Ubuntu has very high frequency of releasing new versions which makes it very unstable and there are always a lot of crappy bugs waiting to fix. so it doesn’t seem - suitable for production/personal environment, even though LTS (Long Term Support) versions can be used in production environment.
Windows 7 is very stable as compare to Ubuntu 11.04, so well suitable for production environment.
Source : http://blog.sudobits.com
The theme pack contains various elements of the pack make use of paid applications, so if you’re shy of spending a couple of pounds/dollars on some nifty software then you might not be able to recreate the look as intended.
Included are: -
Download Here : http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/category/download/
Download links, along with more information, can be found on Joe’s blog @joesteiger.com/2011/05/23/ubuntu-unity-android-skin/
Source : http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk
VirtualBox is a free x86 virtualization solution allowing a wide range of x86 operating systems such as Windows, DOS, BSD or Linux to run on a Linux system.
This package provides the Qt based graphical user interface of the Open Source Edition of VirtualBox.
Source : http://www.virtualbox.org/
#1 : Download the debian package ‘opera_11.10.2092_i386.deb’.
Download Opera 11.10 for Ubuntu 11.04
#2 : Now, open the downloaded package with Ubuntu Software Center (Right click on the file and select Open with Ubuntu Software Center), then click on install button to start the installation procedure. …..Wait for the installation to complete.
#3 : That’s All..Now go to menu (Top left corner) and search for ‘opera’ to start surfing with Opera.
Alternate way : From Terminal
Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and enter the commands, probably followed by your login password.
wget http://www.opera.com/download/get.pl?id=33541&location=321¬hanks=yes&sub=marine
sudo dpkg -i opera_11.10.2092_i386.deb
Source : http://blog.sudobits.com/
Change Login screen using ‘Ubuntu Tweak’
step #1 : Install Ubuntu Tweak. Follow this tutorial (if you don’t know how to) – install Ubuntu Tweak on Ubuntu 11.04.
step #2 : Now, start Ubuntu Tweak, go to main menu (it’s there in top left corner on your desktop) , search for ‘ubuntu tweak’.
step #3 : Then, click on Login Settings and enter your login password to unlock it first.
step #4 : now click on icon (if you want to change that) or background images; then locate the new image file (but remember the image should be there on your hard-drive partition where you have installed the Ubuntu 11.04).
step #5 : That’s ALL.. to verify where you have successfully changed the login screen or not, restart/reboot (or just logout, it may works) your computer.
A Firewall is a program (software) or a device which allows us to set different types of rules for a network i.e how the packets will be treated at different ports ..and it’s very widely used in protecting a computer from unauthorized/unwanted access through a network. Due to an exponential growth in computer related crimes, Firewall is a mandatory application for every computer users.
Install Firewall Configuration Application – gufw on Ubuntu 11.04
#1 : Open Ubuntu Software Center and search for ‘gufw’.
#2 : Then, click on install button in the search result, and enter your login password if required.
#3 : Now, wait for the installation to complete ..relax it will hardly take a minute..
#4 : That’s All..
Alternative Way – Install gufw from Command Line / Terminal
sudo apt-get install gufw
Souce : http://blog.sudobits.com
Coca Cola Mystic. Interesting concept bottle design by French designer Jerome Olivet. via theDieLIne
Open terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and enter the following commands -
sudo apt-get install youtube-dl
When you have installed the above tool (open the video of its website and copy the URL : ‘http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWevG2BlH3k‘ ), Then download that video with with one simple command -
Method #2 : Using Plugin with Firefoxyoutube-dl "URL_Of_The_Target_Video"
If you are looking for GUI method, then use a Firefox plugin like – ‘Download Flash and Video’. To install a plugin either search for it from the browser itself or download it from the given link – YouTube Video Downloader. Install it and restart your browser. Now you will notice a download icon on Bottom Right Corner. To download any youtube videos, just open that video and click on download icon..that’s all.
Source : http://blog.sudobits.com
#1 : Download the Application – Ubuntu Tweak from it’s website.
#2 : Install it by opening with Ubuntu Software Center (Right Click -> Select) or from Command Line. TO install from command line type -
sudo dpkg -i ubuntu-tweak_0.5.10-1_all.deb
#3 :That’s all..if any dependencies problem occurs, like python < 2.7, then reinstall the Python version >= 2.7.
Source : http://blog.sudobits.com
http://blog.sudobits.com/2011/05/01/top-10-tips-and-tricks-for-ubuntu-11-04/
