Ext2fsd: an useful freeware to manage Linux partitions when running Windows March 29, 2009
Posted by galigio in bootable Linux CD, bootable Linux DVD, bootable Linux USB, Computers & Internet, Free Software Magazine, Freeware, freeware blog, Freeware Reviews, freeware tip, freeware tips, GNU/Linux, Linux, Live CD, Live DVD, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, windows.Tags: device driver developping, ext2, ext2 file system driver, ext2 tools, ext2fs, ext2fsd, ext2sh, file system, internals, Linux, partition, windows
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Nowadays it is common to find PCs with more than one OS installed. Normally, when on a Linux OS, it is very simple to access Windows partitions and copy, create, delete or transfer files. Rarely, it could be also necessary to access Linux partitions (ext2 or ext3) from Windows OS but this operation it is not simple to manage. After some web-searches we have found a light and simple program which instantly allows to use Linux partitions as local disks: Ext2Fsd. In our Freeware Page we have posted a brief review about this freeware which is very simple to install (as usual we suggest to reboot your computer after the installation) and in just few clicks you will be ready to manage your Linux hard disks. We tested Ext2Fsd for a couple of weeks and we actually were satisfied from the results; in fact we have never registered any bug and all the writing – copying – deleting tasks were executed in a 100% proper way. Obviously, if you need to access a Linux partition, you are a purist and you do not want to use a Windows OS you can use a Linux Live CD. Potentially useful.
AHTEC Lug N011 and Eeebuntu: a perfect sinergy! March 22, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Distros, Linux OS, Linux Tips, Netbook, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu tips, Wi-Fi.Tags: AHTEC, Eee pc, eeebuntu, how to, Install, Lug N011, manual, Netbook, Ubuntu
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish), we have posted a brief review about eeebuntu and the netbook Lug N011 produced by AHTEC. In fact after some different tests, Frank has really appreciated the results obtained by joining the netbook version of eeebuntu and the Lug N011 in terms of stability and hardware compatibility. Eeebuntu recognized immediately the lan card without the need of any specific drivers ad it was possible to utilize the wi-fi connection. Eeebuntu has been release in three different versions. The first one, the most famous is the Netbook we have used for our tests with the Lug N011, moreover the second version is the standard eeebuntu which contains all the software we are used to finding on the Ubuntu distribution. Last but not least, we tested also the Base version which contains just the basic software and features and, also in this case, we did not find relevant problems. Recommended especially for all the people using a AHTEC Lug N011!
How to synchronize Gmail, Google Docs and Google Calendar with your PCs: the cross-platform Google Gears March 15, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, cross-platform, Free Software Magazine, Freeware, freeware blog, Freeware Reviews, freeware tip, freeware tips, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Mac OS X, OS X, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, windows.Tags: Calendar, cross-platform freeware, email, Freeware, Gears, Gmail, Google, Google Docs, Google Gears, Sunbird, synchronize, Thunderbird
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This week, on our Freeware Page , we have posted a brief review about Google Gears which allows you to keep, for example, your Gmail and Google Docs perfectly safe and synchronized with your computer. Google Gears does not add any new features if you think about what Thunderbird or Sunbird (now also known as Lightning) offer. On the other hand, Google Gears is very useful if we think it is very easy to setup and allows you to directly manage offline your email, documents and calendar without using other email applications. In the post we fastly show how to install Gears on your browser and how to start to use it. When you activate Google Gears a pop-up windows will remind you that this particular feature is totally experimental and you use it on your own risk but for our personal experience Google Gears works very well, in particular we really appreciated its Flaky option which allows you to synchronize your datas without “burning” too much band. When you are on a public PC you can also click on – load with offline disabled – button (on the below right corner) soon after the login window. Interesting!!
How to install Easy Peasy (in dual boot mode) on a SDHC card (eee pc 900) March 8, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Tips, Live CD, Netbook, notebook, Noticias, Noticias sobre Linux, OS independent, OS News, OS on a USB drive, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia.Tags: asus, dual boot, Easy Peasy, easypeasy, Eee pc, eeebuntu, how to, Install, manual, Netbook, SDHC, Ubuntu, unetbootin, Xandros
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This week in our Linux Page (in Spanish) , we added a brief "manual" about installing Easy Peasy as secondary OS, on an eee pc 900. Before, we tried the installation of eeebuntu but the installation failed because the Install feature is not able to recognize the SDHC card. First of all you have to create a live USB with Easy Peasy using Unetbootin . Then you have to change the bootup BIOS on your PC. In this way, eee pc will boot up Easy Peasy directly. Once running, Easy Peasy will automatically run the "Install it" feature. Easy Peasy was the only OS which was able to read the SDHC and to offer the opportunity to install it directly on the card. You will need about 30-40 minutes to complete the installation. After that it is better to restart the system. Then, we suggest to update Easy Peasy using "Update Manager"; in fact you will discover more than 140 updates ready to be installed. Unfortunately, after updating the OS our Easy Peasy does not recognize the camera and we hope to be able to add some more information about possible solutions during the next days. Last but not least, we also suggest to deselect Ubiquity from the boot up using Preferences – Sessions – Startup Programs and you will not be annoyed by the Install feature each time you boot up your eee pc. Enjoy!
