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    [ubuntu] Re: USB 3 drivers for Dell Ultrbook XPS 13

    This model RJ45 connector in the link below is claimed to work with linux, Windows and OSX.
    https://sites.google.com/site/bobjgear/usb3-ethernet-adapter
    Hope this helps.
    I am also looking into...
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    [all variants] Re: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition

    The Ubuntu development edition xps machine is now available in Germany and costs €1049 plus tax. This would bring the total cost including tax to €1248 and then they charge €29,00 for delivery on top...
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    [all variants] Re: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition

    I have just read that this machine will be available in Europe next week with an improved screen. The screen now has a resolution of1920 x 1080 instead of the previously standard screen with 1366 x...
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    Re: Xubuntu Appreciation Thread

    Like everything about it, including the rat. Runs great on my now 9 years old Sony laptop.
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    Re: Linux real life work problems needed

    I think you are mis-understanding what these potential employers are asking from you. Employers do not have crystal balls for them to look into and to see what kind of an employee you will be in the...
  6. [ubuntu] Re: How to remove spam from software centre (12.04)

    My sentiments exactly. I do not use the software-center for that same reason, instead I use Synaptic package manager. As far as the "recently-used" are concerned, I searched for "Zeitgeist" on...
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    [all variants] Re: I'm totally inexperienced with Linux

    Hi, and welcome to the forums. I found myself in a similar situation in 2008. I badly wanted to get away from Windows and had no knowledge of linux at that time. My then 4 years old Sony Viao was...
  8. Re: Canonical asks desktop users to "pay what you think Ubuntu is worth"

    I want an OS that I can use and enjoy and that meets my expectations. Gnu Linux does exactly that. There are many people and companies contributing to this experience. They are all my heroes.
    I...
  9. [SOLVED] Re: Can I disable from starting zeitgeist datahub ?

    I used synaptic package manager to completely remove Zeitgeist and I have not seen any negative side effects for me. I do not like zeitgeist and do not use it, so I removed it right after I installed...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Reset locales to en_US on Ubuntu 12.04

    Once you have changed the language to us-english on "sytem-settings" and "language support" you also go to the second tab on that window which is called "regional formats". Here you choose the...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Need help tuning xfce/Xubuntu desktop

    Yes, thank you, GeForce 9500Gt, This will certainly help. Thank you very much for responding to my question. Have a nice day.
    And also great thanks to Dennis N for all the great tips. This now...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Need help tuning xfce/Xubuntu desktop

    Thank you Dennis N for your help. I appreciate it. For some reason I cannot edit the name box but I will try out the rest of the tips you provided. Thank you once again and have a nice day.
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    [SOLVED] Need help tuning xfce/Xubuntu desktop

    I am a very happy user of Xubuntu but I would like to change a few things on the desktop. I just can not seem to figure out how to do it.
    1. The first problem involves the icons on the desktop. The...
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    Positively surprised by Xubuntu

    I had been using Ubuntu as my sole OS (Gnome 2) since version 8.04. I loved gnome 2. Unity/gnome 3 is ok but not really to my liking. So a few days ago I decided to try something different and...
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    [ubuntu] Re: New to Ubuntu, load or don't load

    Hi Elizabethza, I can fully relate to your problem. I too went the same route in 2008. I could not stand having Windows anymore so I opted to install Ubuntu. Well I have never looked back and have...
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    [ubuntu] Thunderbird freezes on 12.04

    Thunderbird frequently freezes or crashes on 12.04 using Unity. This happens on both my laptop at home and my desktop at work (so probably not hardware related). I have also seen reviews of...
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    Re: What does Linux mean to you?

    Linux to me is just like a box of Lego building blocks. You can have it in any shape, form or color. You can build whatever you want from it, then break it down again and build something else. You...
  18. Re: Aalto Talk with Linus Torvalds [Full-length]

    Thank you very much for posting this. I found it very interesting and definitely worthwhile watching.
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    Re: How fast is your Internet connection?

    Well, I do not know the actual speeds, but my internet is so fast that every time i click to go to a different site, I get issued a speeding ticket. :lolflag:
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    Re: Question for Germans: Potato Salad...

    The leaves of the Lettuce builds a tight round head leading to the name of "Kopfsalat" or head salad. When you buy the salad you buy the whole head. You normally cannot buy half a head as once cut...
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    Re: Question for Germans: Potato Salad...

    I live in the north of Germany near Hannover. My wife who comes from this region makes a potato salad with sliced champignons, hard boiled eggs and sour cucumber pickles, and peas, mixed with mayo....
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    Re: The thrill is gone (Mac)

    I agree with that. For that reason I use both. My desktop at home is a iMac (just works). My laptop runs Ubuntu (constantly fiddling and changing things - love it) and so does my desktop at work...
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    [SOLVED] Re: I'm finding 12.04 very difficult

    It would also be interesting to know which version or other OS you used prior to Ubuntu 12.04? I have just changed to 12.04 with the unity desktop (one week ago) having used Linux Mint with gnome...
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    Re: need help installing os x

    Is it the drive that is damaged or the disc? If it is the disk then use the one from your grandparents, install and update.
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    [SOLVED] Re: How do I get into bios -Sony Viao?

    Thank you tredegar, I was too slow or waited to long before pressing F2. It is now working fine. Thank you for your effort and help. Also thank you to all the others who assisted here. I wish you all...
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