WinFF: the best mkv to avi converter for Ubuntu February 14, 2010
Posted by galigio in AVI, Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Media Converter, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, mp3, video converter, video formats, video player, video tutorial.Tags: AVI, BeOS, bsd, divx, DVD, Familiar Linux, H264, iPAQ, IPv6, Linux, MacOS, MacOS X, Media Converter, Media player, mkv, MPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4, multicast, OSX, QNX, Streaming, unix, VideoLAN, VLC, VLS, windows, x264
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we posted an essential manual about the best software to convert a video file from mkv to a more common (and readable) avi format. First of all we tried with a well known line program: ffmpeg but we had different problems and we did not succeed. For this reason we tried to install the specific libavcodec-unstripped-51 package but we were not able to convert our file. For our second test we installed avidemux but also in this case the mkv file resisted. Then we read in a post that VLC contains a powerful converter and we used it to transform the mkv file to avi. Unfortunately we succed only for the audio part of our file but we were not able to obtain a complete video file. Only during our last test we transform the mkv video to avi using WinFF. This program, based on ffmpeg, has a very clear graphical interface and it is very intuitive to use. After ten minutes of trials we were able to correct our settings and to start the file conversion. In the WinFF menu you can easily choose between many different video and audio formats (in our test we chose AVI) with a Device Preset setted to XviD in AVI (16:9) and decide the output folder you prefer. WinFF -does not work- if you do not insert the mandatory data in the below part of the menu. In our test we setted:
Video Settings
Video Bitrate = empty (null = we did not write anything)
Frame rate = 25
Video Size = 592 x 320
Aspect Ratio = 16:9
Audio Settings
Audio Bitrate = 118
Sample Rate = 48000
Audio Channels = 2
Additional Command Line Parameters (advanced)
null = we did not write anything
We recommend WinFF to all that people who are not very clever with line command programs and need to easily transform video files to a different formats!

Two new Backgrounds/Wallpapers on http://deeza.org February 10, 2010
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, Linux, Technology, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, graphics, wallpaper, windows.Tags: background, graphics, Linux, OS X, wallpaper, windows
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Today, we would like to suggest two new backgrounds/wallpapers we published on http://www.deeza.org/downloads.html. Enjoy and let us know if you like them!

How to easily install programs on your Windows or Ubuntu computers: allmyapps.com November 15, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, Free Software Magazine, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Software, Software News, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, free software, free software download, freeware tip, freeware tips, software for Linux, windows.Tags: windows, Ubuntu, Linux, free software, Installations, applications, Software, Install, Windows 7
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish), we have added a brief post about allmyapps.com a useful website which allow you to easily install software on Ubuntu (8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10) and Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7). After a simple registration you can choose the free software you prefere to install and in few clicks and some minutes you are ready to use your new programs. Allmyapps.com, automatically recognizes the OS you have installed on your PC. On allmyapps we found many useful softwares and every month more programs are submitted by readers and added to the website for the installation. For Windows we also positively tested another website ninite.com where we found many free softwares ready to be dowloaded and automatically installed. Easy to use and useful!

How to convert pdf to html on Ubuntu 9.04 October 25, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux OS, Linux Tips, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, linux problem.Tags: converter, html, Linux, pdf, pdf to html, Ubuntu
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish), we tried to find how to freely convert pdf to html files. Unfortunately we have not been able to discover a satisfying solution. In fact, first of all (1) we upload our complex pdf file (text, color drawing and pictures) on Gmail email and we sent it to ourself. When we opened the email we click on “view as html” option and we were able to read the text (unfortunately too tiny) without drawings and pictures. It was not bad but we were really far from what we were looking for. As second experiment (2) we tried to use Kword and we had (as html) text and pictures but there were many incongruences between the texts and the borders and we missed some phrases. In few words, we had a better look but a worse result. Then (3) we installed pdftohtml using Synaptic Package Manager but unfortunately we were not satisfied from the html file we obtained. At this point we concentrated our researches on a free online solution and in order we tried: “Online conversion tools for Adobe PDF documents“, “convertpdftohtml“, “pdftextonline“, and “pdf-search-engine” but the results were not good. Unfortunately, we dismissed and I confess we could not find a solution to solve the task but we think that the “Kword solution”, if improved, is not far from a good solution in converting the file from pdf to html. Please, if you have suggestions about this topic, feel free to add a comment. Thank you.

Linux on Laptops! October 4, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Distros, Linux OS, Linux distribution, Linux installation, Linux installer, Linux iso, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, free software download, linux problem, open source.Tags: computer, computers, lap top, lap tops, laptop, laptops, Linux, mobile, notebook, notebooks, unix, what laptop, which laptop
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we added a brief post about www.linux-on-laptops.com: a very useful website where you can find tons of useful information about the best Linux version for your laptop. Linux-on-laptops is graphically very poor but the information it contains are terrific; in fact you just select your laptop brand and in a new webpage you are able to find all the laptop models related to that specific brand. With a couple of clicks you select your favourite Linux OS and you are redirect to external webpages and blogs where you receive all the necessary information to quick install that specific Linux version on your laptop. In a week time we made many tests and we found all the infos we were looking for. Moreover, linux-on-laptops is really updated with the most recent laptop models and Linux versions. Recommended!

RepoGen: how to create and keep up-to-date your Software Sources on Ubuntu 8.04, 8.10, 9.04 and 9.10! September 13, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, DEB, GNU/Linux, Kubuntu, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux OS, Linux Tips, Seguridad, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu 8.10, Ubuntu 9.04, Ubuntu Documentation, Ubuntu tips, Xubuntu, repository, security.Tags: Canonical, DEB, deb-src, distribution, distro, Edubuntu, Generator, Kubuntu, Linux, repository, Server, Sources, Sources List, Ubuntu, Xubuntu
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This week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we added a post about a new fantastic online service to manage and add software sources to your Sources List (System – Administration – Software Sources). Adding the right repository sources in Ubuntu is essential for a more practical and fast management of your OS. In fact, using the correct sources list you can be sure that your system is always updated and safe. RepoGen has been created for all these reasons. It also automatically compiles all the necessary GPG keys and you have just to add them (one by one) running the suggested command in the Terminal. We tested RepoGen on two different PCs running both Ubuntu 8.04 & Ubuntu 9.04 and were able to update our Software Sources in less of 15 minutes and without discovering a single problem. To conclude we strongly believe that RepoGen is an online service that can help you to save a lot of time and keep your Ubuntu always up-to-date! Strongly recommended!

How to recover your accounts and password on Windows using a Linux Live CD: Ophcrack July 12, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Live CD, Linux OS, Live CD, Mac OS X, OS News, OS X, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, windows.Tags: crack, Linux, Live CD, OS X, password, password recovery, rainbow table, windows
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Today, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we posted a post about Ophcrack: a Linux Live CD which allows you to recover your Windows password when you forgot them. Sincerely, the described above situation is not common but it could really happen especially when you do not use a PC for some time or if you want to help a friend who is not so skilled with its own computer. Ophcrack is easy to use, sufficiently fast and effective. I tested it to recover some passwords on an old laptop and the results were very interesting; in fact I was able to recover password from accounts I totally forgot to own. Useful! This post has been written just for informative purpose! Please, remind that you are directly responsible for any law violation you commit in case of misuse of the information contained above.

How to test Moblin 2.0 beta – an experimental Linux OS, optimized for Netbook and Mobile Internet Devices (MID). May 31, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Gnome, Gnome tips, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Distros, Linux OS, Linux installation, Linux live USB, Linux on a USB, Netbook, Noticias, Noticias sobre Linux, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia.Tags: 1000H, Acer Aspire One, Asus eeePC 901, Dell Mini 9, HP Mini 1010, HP Mini 1120NR, ImageWriter, Lenovo S10, Linux, MID, Moblin, Moblin 2.0 beta, MSI WIND, Netb, Netbook, OS, Samsung NC10, tips
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Today, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we posted a brief tutorial about the beta version of Moblin: a new Linux OS, -by the Linux Foundation and supported by Intel to increase the diffusion of its Atom processor- which has been developed especially for MID and Netbooks. Moblin, in its Beta version looks stable and full of features (Wimax included) and it is in constant development. At the moment we suggest to test it on a USB key. For this, after dowloading the .img file we can us imageWriter (Applications – Accessories – ImageWriter). If you need to install ImageWriter, please use Synaptics (System – Administration – Synaptics Package Manager) and in the search file type usb-imagewriter and install this program using the right button on your mouse. In our opinion, Moblin 2.0 beta, is realy well developed, all the menus are intuitive and easy to use and the graphics is more than sufficient. At the moment Moblin guys are testing this new version on Acer Aspire One, Asus eeePC 901, 1000H, Dell Mini 9, MSI Wind, Lenovo S10, Samsung NC10, HP Mini 1010 and 1120NR and we hope they could extend the Netbooks models in the near future. Recommended!

How to activate Ctrl+Alt+Backspace on your Linux OS May 3, 2009
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux OS, Linux Tips, Linux distribution, Tech, Technology, Technology News, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, tools.Tags: Alt, Backspace, Ctrl, Ctrl+Alt+Backspace, Linux, Xorg
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Today, in our Linux Page, we posted a brief tip (in Spanish) about Ctrl+Alt+Backspace function and how to activate it by default. Ctrl+Alt+Backspace is very useful when you want to change your user or restart Xorg without shutting down your PC. To activate the Ctrl+Alt+Backspace function it is necessary to launch the Terminal and type:
$ sudo aptitude install dontzap -y
and, to activate the keyboard, just:
$ sudo dontzap -disable (yes, it is strange but -disable- is the right command)

















