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Create Ubuntu 8.10 Live USB

To create a Ubuntu Live USB is not very easy that before 8.10. To response to the huge requests of Ubuntu Live USB, the developers write a program in Python to create a Ubuntu Live USB for all levels of users in Ubuntu 8.10.

Procedure

(A) With Ubuntu 8.10 Live CD
(1) Download the Ubuntu 8.10 Live CD from http://www.ubuntu.com. Make sure you download the Desktop version instead of Server version.
(2) Burn the image file (.iso) with your CD/DVD burner in the method of burning as image.
(3) Boot up the Live CD.
(4) Insert your brand new USB thumb drive.
(5) Choose “System” >> “Administration” >> “Create a USB startup disk”.
(6) Format the USB thumb drive if there is a “Format” button on the screen. (The finished product does not work on a FAT32 formatted media; however, it works great on FAT16.)
(7) Push the adjustable bar to the maximum in order to allow you to save files or something on the Ubuntu Live USB.
(8) Click the “Make startup disk” button to create the Live USB. It takes time to complete and depends on the size of your USB thumb drive. (For official Ubuntu CD, you are required at least 1GB size.)

(B) From a working copy of Ubuntu 8.10 on hard drive
(1) Boot up your computer that running Ubuntu 8.10.
(1a) Download the Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop .iso or put the Ubuntu 8.10 Live CD to the CD-ROM.
(2) Insert your brand new USB thumb drive.
(3) Choose “System” >> “Administration” >> “Create a USB startup disk”.
(4) Format the USB thumb drive if there is a “Format” button on the screen. (The finished product does not work on a FAT32 formatted media; however, it works great on FAT16.)
(5) Push the adjustable bar to the maximum in order to allow you to save files or something on the Ubuntu Live USB.
(6) Click the “Make startup disk” button to create the Live USB. It takes time to complete and depends on the size of your USB thumb drive. (For official Ubuntu CD, you are required at least 1GB size.)

Tips

(1) Use a 1GB or larger USB thumb drive. You are advised to use a faster speed USB thumb drive.
(2) Use Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop version (Live CD or working copy).
(3) Make sure the USB thumb is in FAT16 format or format it as is at the program that prompt you (there will be a “Format” button).
(4) Go to the BIOS to change the boot priority. Makes the USB media boot first. Or, you may need to change the boot priority on every boot up with Ubuntu Live USB. Some BIOS provides boot menu for the selection.
(5) Or, you may consider Lambda 8.10 Live DVD at http://www.samiux.com as you are not required to install any common program and plugin, such as Flash, Java runtime and multimedia codecs. In addition, it is in Traditional Chinese by default. You can use any Chinese Input Method on it. For Lambda Linux, you are required a 2GB or larger USB thumb drive.
(6) If you are using a larger USB thumb drive and reversed extra space, you can save files and install programs on the USB thumb drive.

Reference

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/ubuntu-810-install-using-the-built-in-usb-installer/

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multimedia ready Ubuntu intrepid ibex

Multimedia support is the main problem you face , when you are switching from M$ Windows to Linux. Lot of Free Software volunteers are ready to solve your problem. Here I will give some steps to prepare a Multimedia Ready Ubuntu 8.10.

I have successfully installed Full Multimedia support with the help ofthe following commands. Just open a terminal windows and cut&paste the commands. I am not giving any confusing descriptions for the commands.

$ sudo aptitude install build-essential

$ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

Add the following multimedia repositories to your list

$ sudo wget http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/intrepid.list -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list

$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get update

Now You can install Multimedia Codecs
$ sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2

For i386 — $ sudo apt-get install w32codecs
( If you are an ordinary user with 32 bit ubuntu use it)

For amd64 — $ sudo apt-get install w64codecs

Install Multimedia codecs for GStreamer
$ sudo apt-get install gstreamer0.10 FAAD gstreamer0.10-plugins-ffmpeg gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad-bad-multiverse gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly-multiverse gstreamer0.10-pitfdll liblame0

Install VLC, Smplayer and Mplayer with all codecs and DVD support
$ sudo apt-get install vlc
$ sudo apt-get install smplayer
$ sudo apt-get install mplayer

Install Flash Player Plugin
$ sudo apt-get install dtc.templates libflashsupport
$ sudo apt-get install mozilla-plugin-gnash

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5 Tips For Buying Laptop

The tips to finding the laptop is consider exactly how you plan to use your laptop. When you you go shopping you have to define what you need before , buying the right machine becomes much easier. Here are 5 basic Tips to consider:

1. SIZE

2. HARD DRIVE
Speaking of size, what about the size of the hard drive? One way to approach this issue is to ask yourself the following question:
Will this be my primary computer, or will it supplement my desktop system?

3. MEMORY
In determining the right amount of system memory, or RAM, take a look at the ways in which you intend to use your laptop:
If your needs are somewhat mundane – email, spreadsheets, word processing, etc. – 256 MB of RAM should be plenty. This is a common configuration for many laptops, so it means you probably won’t need to spend extra for more RAM. On the flip side, if you’re an aspiring mobile digital photographer or videographer, you should stuff your laptop with as much RAM as it can hold. In fact, exactly how much RAM your laptop can hold may in part drive your purchase decision. Applications for editing and manipulating multimedia content are notorious resource hogs.

4. NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Thanks in no small part to the Internet, computing in the 21st century relies heavily on being connected:
Connected to the Internet, connected to a corporate network, connected to a wireless network, connected to a home network, connected to an online service. Your life will be easier if you buy a laptop that includes built-in means to connect to them all.

5. PRICE
If you’re considering a laptop, you’re probably wondering how much money you’ll need to spend. A few years ago, you’d be hard-pressed to find one for under $2,000. Today, there are plenty of laptops to be had for under $1,000. What’s more, most of the major manufacturers offer a variety of financing options. Laptop prices have come down, to be sure. However, a laptop still represents a fairly major purchase for most people. If you take the time to search for a laptop that meets your specific needs, you should get many years of use and enjoyment from this important investment.