Setting up File Sharing Between Windows, Linux, and Macs with Samba! by NixiePixel November 24, 2011
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, lan, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, News, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, windows.Tags: File sharing, News, Operating system, Samba, Technology, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Software Center, windows, Workgroup (computer networking)
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Samba: share Linux Folders with your windows machines by technoblogical November 22, 2011
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, News, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia.Tags: File sharing, News, Operating system, Samba, Technology, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Software Center, Workgroup (computer networking)
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Another way to share files between Ubuntu and Windows November 21, 2011
Posted by galigio in boot, boot up, Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, News, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu tips, windows.Tags: File sharing, News, Operating system, Samba, Technology, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Software Center, windows, Workgroup (computer networking)
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This tutorial will show you another way to share and to access the network share folders between Windows and Ubuntu machines. When file sharing is enabled, both systems can access files and folders on any of the PCs. Users with accounts on Ubuntu systems will also be able to access the content directly from your home.
1. To begin, you will need to log on to your Windows operating system. Click ‘Start’ -> search for ‘Network and Sharing Center’ and click on it.
2. Access the ‘Change advanced settings sharing. ” option.
3. Enable file sharing and backup as well.
4. At this point, you need to switch your operating system to Ubuntu. Once you log in, click on ‘Ubuntu menu -> System Tools “
5. Then select ‘Ubuntu Software Center. “
6. Find and install ‘Samba‘. This software is required for a better compatibility between the two operating systems.
7. After Samba is installed, you should go to ‘System → Administration –> Samba’.
8. Then click ‘Preferences -> Server Settings’.
9. Write the name of the workgroup you set for your Windows PC(s). If you do not know the exact name because you did not set it, the default name for Windows Workgroups is set to ‘WORKGROUP‘ (capitalizing is not required, however, since Windows is generally not case-sensitive).
Ubuntu 10.10 is here but perhaps something is going wrong… October 11, 2010
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, Fedora, GNU/Linux, Knoppix, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 10.10.Tags: Fedora, GNU/Linux, Knoppix, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, News, Rhythmbox, Shotwell, System Configuration for Ubuntu, Technology, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 10.10., Ubuntu tips
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Since few hours, the new Ubuntu 10.10 is available for the download and installation. This version has some new tasks as a better look and a powerful Software Center that seems to be easier than ever also thanks to the feature “where is it?”. Moreover, F-Spot has been substituted by the more powerful and complete Shotwell as main photo manager. The new sound menu included in Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat displays more useful information and song you are playing in Rhythmbox. Last but not least, some new delightful Themes and Backgrounds have been added.
On the weaknesses side, we focus our attention on the first paid application (It is really necessary? Do we need it?) and the hardware requirements. In fact reading the Ubuntu wiki the only requirement is a RAM of more than 256MB but Pleia2 and WebUpd8 believe that the 10.10 version does not run properly on processor below i686 and this is a real uncomfortable limitation! Ubuntu has always run on all types of hardware (this is one of its main key features) and this news, if confirmed by tests, could influence users choice to other distributions as Knoppix or Fedora. We really hope that Ubuntu 10.10 will have just the declared 256MB of RAM limitation but today we have to ask ourselves if a new Knoppix era is coming. 
LightScribe: an interesting (and not too expensive) technology to personalize our CDs/DVDs. September 25, 2008
Posted by galigio in Computers & Internet, graphics, hardware, Linux, Mac OS X, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, windows.Tags: burn a label, CD label, digital living, direct, direct disc labeling, disc, drive, DVD label, label backgrounds, label CDs, label DVDs, label gallery, laser, laser label, laser-etched labels, lightscribe, lightscribe technology, software downloads, Technology, testimonials
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Usually, we prefer not to insert posts about software or hardware which is not free but this week, in our Linux Page (in Spanish), we have decided to make an occasional exception talking about LightScribe: the technology which allows you to print laser-etched labels on your CDs/DVDs. We are pretty sure that all you already know this technology and the fact that LightScribe is a mix of hardware and label-making software to burn labels. When we decided to test the LightScribe system we were manly attracted by the low costs and the versatility of what we were able to make but after a couple of days we change a little our point of view. This technology is really interesting, relatively cheap and easy to use but we think that it only could be profitably used by those people who need to make some professional copies of their CDs/DVDs. For all the other people, like us, it can be considered as a toy or an extra gadget to buy for our spare time backup copies of DVDs but not much more than this. Something for your spare time or to use for your hobbies!
Ex Falso: the best audio file metadata editor for Linux! July 20, 2008
Posted by galigio in Audio, Audio formats, Computadoras, Computers & Internet, GNU/Linux, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Tips, Live CD, Live DVD, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, windows.Tags: Audio, audio collection, Linux, metadata, metadata editor, mp3, Technology, Technology and Software, Ubuntu
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Today, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we posted some brief notes about Ex Falso: a very useful software which allows you to manage your mp3 collections with just few clicks. When saving my CDs on my hard disk, I convert them into mp3 files and then I change their metadata order (or simply I add some more information) using Ex Falso. This software is very simple to install (in Ubuntu, for example, you can add it directly from the “Add/Remove” function contained in the Application menu) and very easy to use. Ex Falso is graphically divided in three main areas: Folders, Songs and a menu area where you directly decide what and how to change your metadatas. After few tests you will able to rapidly use Ex Falso and (we hope) enjoy all its features. Strongly recommended for all that people who have big mp3 collections!
CDBurnerXP: how to burn your CD/DVD/HD-DVD or Blu-Ray just using a freeware! June 1, 2008
Posted by galigio in Computadoras, Computers & Internet, Free Software Magazine, Freeware, freeware blog, Freeware Reviews, freeware tip, freeware tips, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, windows.Tags: backup, Blu-ray burner, Burner, CD burner, DVD burner, Freeware, HD-DVD Burner, Technology, Technology and Software, Tecnologia, windows
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This week, in our Freeware Page, we have posted a review about CDBurnerXP which, in our opinion is the best freeware in its category and contains more effective features than some -commercial- competitors. CDBurnerXP is a powerful freeware which allows you to burn CD, DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray in a very intuitive mode and faster than using other proprietary software as, for example, Roxio CD Creator. During our tests CDBurnerXP was very stable and easy to use. Using CDBurnerXP we were able to create backup copies of our DVDs in just few minutes. Another interesting features is the possibility to burn or create ISO and to convert bin/nrg formats to a more usable ISO version. Last but not least CDBurnerXP works on Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server and Vista. Highly recommended!!!
Security package (Rev. 1.2) for Ubuntu: antivirus, firewall and P2P stealth March 24, 2008
Posted by galigio in Antivirus for Linux, ClamAV, Computadoras, Computers & Internet, Firestarter, Firewall for Ubuntu, Moblock, Privacy, security, Security package for Ubuntu, Seguridad, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia.Tags: Antivirus for Linux, Antivirus for Ubuntu, Avast for Linux, Avast for Ubuntu, Computers & Internet, Firestarter, Firewall for Ubuntu, Get Linux, GNU/Linux, Installations, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux installation, Linux Tips, migrate to linux, PeerGuardian, PeerGuardian for Linux, PeerGuardian for Ubuntu, Security package for Ubuntu, System Configuration for Ubuntu, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 7.10, Ubuntu tips
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Last May, in our Linux Page (in Spanish), we posted some suggestions about a basic security package for Linux. After less than one year we are back on this topic also because more than something has changed. As you know, Linux is the safer OS you can use today: specific Linux viruses are few and malware is rare but with the increasing of users some threads are becoming real. For this reason, I strongly believe that nowadays a firewall, like Firestarter, is not enough and we all need also a good antivirus and Moblock: the program which allows to use the Peer Guardian lists on Ubuntu protecting your privacy. Today, in our Linux package we’ve posted a short updated manual where we explain how to install a firewall (Firestarter), an antivirus (ClamAV) and a P2P stealth (Moblock). We have tested all this software on a Ubuntu 7.10 without relevant problems; the combined use of this triplet is strongly recommended for people who desire to preserve their data and privacy. Read us!
Ubuntu iES: a terrific -Spanish- Ubuntu on a pendrive! January 13, 2008
Posted by galigio in Computadoras, Computers & Internet, Linux, Linux & OpenSource, Linux Distros, Linux live USB, Linux on a USB, Linux OS, Linux Tips, Tech, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu iES, Ubuntu on a USB key, Ubuntu on a USB pendrive, Ubuntu tips.Tags: computadora, Linux, Linux on a pendrive, Live ditribution, live Linux, Spanish Linux, Technology, Tecnologia, Ubuntu, Ubuntu iES
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Today, in our Linux Page (in Spanish) we have posted a brief review about Ubuntu iES, an interesting Live Ubuntu which can be loaded on a small (1GB) pendrive. This particular Live version has been built for Spanish speaking users. Ubuntu iES is completely automatic, in fact its software completely manages the installation. Actually, when the pendrive loads the Ubuntu iES you can easily choose between Gnome, xfce4, Enlightenment; moreover, it is also possible to decide the right graphic card and the appropriate drivers for WIFI. Last but not least, Ubuntu iES website contains simple and clear instructions about saving all your settings and data for the next live session. Personally we recommend this live version of Ubuntu to all Spanish speaking users because it is not simple to find (around the web) a better Linux distribution on a pendrive. As usual, please, inform us if you know something better! Sage = how Firefox let you to easily read all the web feeds you prefer! December 30, 2007
Posted by galigio in add-ons, Computadoras, Computers & Internet, Firefox, Firefox add-ons, Firefox Extensions, Free Software Magazine, Freeware, freeware blog, Freeware Reviews, freeware tip, freeware tips, multiplatform freeware, RSS, RSS reader, Technology, Technology and Software, Technology News, Tecnologia.Tags: add-on, computadora, Firefox, Mozilla, multiplatform freeware, Multiplatform software, OPML, RSS reader, Sage, Technology, Tecnologia, web feeds reader
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This week, in our Freeware Page, we have posted a brief review about one of the most interesting Firefox add-on we have found in the Mozilla website: Sage. This particular add-on allows you to easily read and manage all your favorite web feeds directly using Firefox. Sage contains also a feed discover who allows you to find RSS simply typing a keyword, moreover it is possible to import and export your web feeds through the OPML format. The graphics is very enjoyable and complete and after few minutes you forget the RSS reader you have used till now. Something to try!
