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Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Ubuntu: Enable DVD Playback

I enjoy watching movies, so getting DVD playback on my Ubuntu install was a definite priority. Nothing sadder than putting a DVD into your drive and having your system be unable to play the disc. Here's how to enjoy your DVD movies on your Ubuntu system:

Leopard: Install Local Wordpress using MAMP

Installing a local version of wordpress is very easy using MAMP. In fact, the configuration and installation is quicker than downloading the packages. Let's get started...

Flickr: Use Your Email Client to Upload Photos

Did you know that you can use Outlook, Evolution, Thunderbird, Gmail, or any other email client to upload your photos to Flickr. The benefits of this include getting around corporate firewalls that block the Flickr site, uploading from your cell phone or internet appliance, or when you don't have access to the web (the files can be stored in your Outbox until you can get online, then they will be posted).

Ubuntu: Disable the System Beep

If you find the System Beep to be annoying (and let's face it, it is!), you can disable it with a simple terminal command and be system beep free.

Ubuntu: What Version am I Running?

Not sure what version of Ubuntu is on your system(s)? You can find this info easily via the GUI or the terminal. Here's how:

Quick Look: Sprint HTC Touch (video)

As previously promised, today's post will be another newer, hardware review. This time we will be taking a look at Sprint's HTC Touch. The Touch has been out for a few months. It has been called the 'corporate iphone' because it has a purely touchscreen pda without a hardware keyboard and because it runs WM6 which allows outlook/goodlink to be installed.

Keep reading for the complete details and the video review...

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