Skylight is a light-weight, 10 inch wide HD screen smartbook from Lenovo that is based on the Qualcomm’s 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor. Skylight runs on the customized Linux interface and it has the option for quick shut down and boot up for saving time. The interface has six panels where you can add unlimited number [...]

It might be a good idea to install your favorite linux applications on the windows. You can use the VM(Virtual Machine) to first install the Linux operating system, from an ISO file, and then run the applications, but this process might not be suitable for all. The easier way around is andLinux.  andLinux is [...]

Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope has been released and is available for download. With a new version, ubuntu has got a lot of new features. Ubuntu 9.04 has got latest GNome 2.26 environment, includes Open Office suite version 3 which was missing in last version. It also boasts of faster boot up, support for latest ext4 [...]

The recent release of Windows 7 Beta has created a lot of buzz with Windows 7 boasting of much improved performance and usability. Guys over at Tuxradar have conducted real time benchmarking tests for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Ubuntu to find out which one is better.

Recently i installed Ubuntu within my Windows installation to set up a dual boot system.I had three profiles for Firefox in windows for various functions each having different add-ons and settings. I wanted to restore those profile as it is in Firefox on Ubuntu. Here’s what i did to achieve this: 1. Fire up Terminal [...]

Earlier, i have posted about useful windows shortcuts. This time, i have compiled a list of 25 useful Ubuntu shortcuts (not those commonly known Ctrl+C type shortcuts) that make your life easier. These shortcuts will help you do routine tasks more quickly and easily. Recently, Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex was released and i must say [...]