Linux

Ubuntu Intrepid audio problems - Lenovo T60

My audio mysteriously stopped working after an upgrade from 8.04 to 8.10. After spending some time it turns out my PCM settings were muted in gnome-volume-control. This can be started from the command line or from the audio icon in the task panel on top ( double click )

Check your PCM Mute/Unmute settings. This is [...]

Mounting ssh shares for local access on ubuntu

I wanted to access my folders at my hosting provider for local access on my system. It’s very simple using just a few commands and viola, local access to remote ssh folders. Why ssh? well it’s secure. Why access localy? My personal machine does offer me lots more tools including my favorite editor - vim
So [...]

Atheros releases Open Source driver for Linux

Atheros has released the ath9k to the community. This driver is aimed at inclusion to the Linux kernel and supports all Atheros IEEE 802.11n devices. This represents a major shift in terms of support from Atheros with respect to Linux. The ath9k driver comes shortly after Atheros hired two key Linux wireless developers — Luis [...]

Multimedia, entertainment and distractions on Ubuntu 8.04

Medibuntu maintains an unofficial repository of commonly needed software for ubuntu 8.04. Free software that can’t be included in the official distribution due to legal restrictions but which are necessary for a complete multimedia experience on ubuntu desktops can be found here.
Here’s a list of popular apps that medibuntu hosts

skype
googleearth
dvd playback libraries
mplayer
acrobat reader
window 32 and [...]