Kali
No idea why I thought running a subsystem of Kali Linux on Windows was going to be easy
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Tag: linux
I miss having control over my own computer
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Opening Windows
For the past few years I have rejected the Microsoft Windows operating system in favor of Linux Ubuntu. Open source software, software upgrades and updates every 6 months are all very appealing. However, I am tired of trying so hard…
Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail)
Time to update
Digital House Cleaning
Since my digital sabbatical started yesterday morning, I’ve decided to clean up and purge a few things. I removed the Linux and Windows 7 partitions and did a clean install of Ubuntu 13 Beta Raring Ringtail as the primary operating…
Data Migration
Just formatted my Linux laptop and am adding Windows 7 to it. I will then format the desktop drive from W7 and add Linux server to it instead. The desktop just can’t handle W7 but can run Linux easily. Of…
Happy GNU Year
I’ve taken on another project that involves diving deep inside the Linux operating itself. For a few years I’ve been using a dual boot hybrid desktop using Ubuntu and Windows 7. I’ve added the Fedora distribution inside a virtual machine…
Black Sheep
Completely customized desktop running Linux. Clean, minimal and eye-catching in it’s simplicity.
Integration Testing
In another effort to de-complicate and simplify my digital world, I reworked my dual-boot Hybrid laptop. I deleted the Windows partition and added that hard disk space towards the Linux Ubuntu side. Hybrid PC no longer. Ubuntu has won over…
Teach Your Children Well
With the latest update and release of the open source operating system Edubuntu, little Daphne now has a computer of her very own. Edubuntu is built on the Linux Ubuntu system and is designed for educational functions. Used by students…
Powered By Ubuntu
I just received some Ubuntu Linux stickers to cover up the Windows advertising labels on my machine. Now if I can get one that is big enough to cover up the manufacturer engraving on the laptop’s lid then I’d be…
Ubuntu Sunrise
I just installed a new opening sequence or “splash screen” to my Ubuntu machine. Instead of boring text I get this animated feature. Want it for yourself? Go here to download the images and files To install: -Copy ubuntu-sunrise folder…
Why Linux Ubuntu?
Besides being stable and secure (no viruses or malware), there are numerous reasons. Ubuntu makes the personal computer, well…personal again. You decide everything that you want your machine to do. Customize it. Use only the software you want and need…
Why I Reinstalled Windows 7
I really enjoy open source computing. For the past 2.5 months I used nothing but Linux Ubuntu 10.04 as my operating system. It is fast, reliable and bug-free. I love discovering customizable software and figuring out how things work. However,…
Ubuntu Promo Video
I love the fact that Dell has partnered with Ubuntu to offer PCs that are not just Windows based. Also love their statement that Ubuntu is more reliable than WIndows as well. Here is a promo video from last year…