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    [ubuntu] Re: How do I fix an Iso file?

    When you install, DURING the install, it will check if its "healthy" or not. There is usually a md5 checksum, if it matches the download then your fine. ALso, theres a VERY small chance that your...
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    [ubuntu] Re: what is crossover?

    This is the first time I have seen linux have an expensive app available :P usually free :)
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    [ubuntu] Re: Left ubuntu for a while, how is it doing?

    Umm, until college I will have a PC.
    I will be getting a Macbook Air for college (rev B with SSD 128 GB)
    And I know what your thinking.... WHY THE AIR, ITS BAD! Well, go to macrumors, its WAY...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Left ubuntu for a while, how is it doing?

    Yeah, thats what I did for a while. I used that script from that dude so that every time I booted XP would load on the second screen. I am happy you guys are liking 8.10 I will totally give it...
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    [ubuntu] Left ubuntu for a while, how is it doing?

    There were a few reasons I left ubuntu. I LOVED UBUNTU, I just needed things like a good HD movie player/itunes (yes ONLY itunes)/microsoft excel and word

    I dual booted but windows drivers and...
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    [other] Re: how to uninstall grub

    THATS WHAT IT WAS!!! SUPERGRUB!!!! thank you soooo much. That will fix everything.
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    [other] how to uninstall grub [SOLVED]

    Hi, I accidentally removed grub in vista (partition table)
    and I do NOT have a windows CD to put it back to vista. I have used a GRUB cd before but I cannot find it. Basically I want a livecd to put...
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    [xubuntu] Re: NTFS Drive not displayed in Xubuntu

    that happens to me sometimes. This happens when I forget to turn off my windows partition correctly. Like i just turn off manually. try going onto windows and turn it off correctly, should work.
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    [ubuntu] Re: 8.04 Dual Boot with Vista?

    its pritty simple actually, you just have 2 kirnals and you have a linker (GRUB) to boot on system start and run the OS of your choice. Its really just information in the form of OS.

    NOW, to set...
  10. Re: Do you fear the effects Vista will have on Linux gaming?

    there is still virtual Box. I use that for gamming on my Ubuntu. ALSO gaming is 100% fine with OS X because you can use a better "emulator" (more like wine that it is NOT an emulator) for the...
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    Re: WoW and my Laptop

    wow thats really good news. I always used XP through Virtual Box. this is really interesting.
  12. [ubuntu] Re: Can't get compiz cube working in hardy - compizconfig-settings-manager not in rep

    first check your repo allowance level.
    goto: System>Administration>synaptic package manager

    enter your pass
    then click on settings>repositories
    check EVERYTHING under EVERY MENU except dont...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Please help upgrading to 8.04

    Thats a good thing. It is replacing the old files with the new.... just go for it. Its not going to take space since its going to REPLACE! Have fun!
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    [ubuntu] Re: bad sector - can't resize ntfs partition

    What you need to do sometimes is use a defrag. This moves ALL the information all to the front of the partition of Vista. (otherwise you have information all over the place).

    OK, then you should...
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    [ubuntu] Re: How different is Debian to Ubuntu?

    Actually, obviously it uses alot of the same stuff like the Linux kernel. BUT Ubuntu is pre-setup so that you can just go and do what you want to do right away. THOUGH Debian is more self built. If...
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    Re: HOWTO: Automating Gnome with Devil's Pie

    For anyone that has an idea of what I should do:
    I boot with:
    VBoxManage startvm xp
    so Then When it loads, it loads in the first window, Is this how I can load VirtualBox in the second window?:
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    Re: ubuntu, its just not ready

    People dont realize that Ubuntu IS Debian, except alot is pre-configured for your benefit (those out there not computer savvy enough, or just want to have fun and not mess with the install as much)
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    Re: ubuntu, its just not ready

    What you do not realize is your have not installed correct drivers, not set everything up properly, And your just plain dumb (no offense)

    Linux is not a "hold your hand" OS. Seems you just dont...
  19. Thread: Goodbye Linux

    by twist2b
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    Re: Goodbye Linux

    yea! hahahahha i was bored! and now peeps will see that dont understand... that you can use virtualbox and stuff like that!
  20. Thread: Goodbye Linux

    by twist2b
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    Re: Goodbye Linux

    what wrong with virtualbox...... i mean i have xp on it and it runs 100% good and fine.... Vista should be no diffrent...... i dont understand his mind...... also whats wrong with dual boot
  21. mix of ubuntu and Vista (for ubuntu) tell me what you think

    i love this!!! haha ok well tell me what you think!
    http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=126724

    thats a mix.. i havnt finnished, but isnt it pritty sweet! if you want to help i would be very...
  22. Thread: Wine and Halo

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    Re: Wine and Halo

    thats wiered becuase halo boots up fine with me.... i havnt installed yet.... but i have to find my code to install it.... (lost it looking for it NOW :P)
    anyways yea ill let you guys know if i have...
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    Re: Grub Boot Splash Screens

    it says i dont have permission to place it in the folder :'( so how do i get the permission... or what do i do?
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    Re: Reson Why Linux Blows Vista Out of the Water!

    i would have to agree... i havnt been able to try out the cube yet but just starting uip is way faster and you have so much more control over your system..... also you choose what your system to look...
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