I have read the links, and it seems incredible that there are free open source alternatives to Exchange! As the functionality of Linux and Ubuntu servers increases, there could be much more demand...
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I have read the links, and it seems incredible that there are free open source alternatives to Exchange! As the functionality of Linux and Ubuntu servers increases, there could be much more demand...
Having been a MCP for many years, I am finally getting to the point where I would like to move away from Microsoft's offerings, particularly as I work in the small business sector, and Microsoft is...
Also very good advice. I'll probably have to abort the virtualbox.
The whole point of the project, in any case, is to replace Windows, so creating the functionality users need that they had...
This is excellent advice, and something I tend to forget when dealing with users: The effect of change. The user I am thinking of has a very slow XP workstation, so I will give him a Ubuntu...
A serious case of not fully reading the thread -itis! (My apologies) However I did want to suggest the idea of just creating a desktop script: I tried endlessly to get the desired configuration...
Good question: I plan to do the following:
1. Set up one user with a box running lubuntu, after I get VNC working, and try it out for a month. I mostly support this site remotely, and need to...
I had a similar problem with a laptop connected to a TV which I knew only supported 1366x768
Here's what I did:
1. Find out the mode for the desired display using cvt. See example below.
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I find Firefox seems to work much better, although it does take a while to start. Once it has started, though, it runs extremely fast on my Intel Atom 1gb ram netbook.
I started this post as a way of putting my toe in the water to see what reaction I would get, and I am very favourably impressed by the exceptionally high quality advice I have received from people...
The first computer I conveted belongs to a 78 year old who really doesn't understand IT at all, and he is getting on very well, in fact he hasn't called me for support once.
About a third of...
This might help: I managed it using xrandr http://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-setup-dual-monitors-with-xrandr/
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Thank you both for taking the time to reply, and you have given some very good advice: One of the reasons I like Ubuntu is the intelligent, helpful forums which really tell you what you need to...
I have about 10 old computers running XP in an enterprise which we can't upgrade to Windows 7, and rather than just junk them when Microsoft support ends, I was looking for an alternative, and it...