Record Your Screen With XVidCap

Published in November 6th, 2007

If you want to record your screen in Linux, XVidCap is the best solution. It’s easy to install, able to capture fast without dropping frames, and offers lots of options. XVidCap is really fast when capturing from the screen. I was able to capture Compiz Fusion effects at 15 frames per second, with no dropped [...]

Taking a Look at Gobuntu 7.10

Published in October 31st, 2007

Posted by Tom in gutsygibbon, reviews

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Gobuntu is a official derivative of Ubuntu composed of only open source software. It was launched with the Ubuntu 7.10 release. Gobuntu is a GNU/Linux operating system, derived from Ubuntu, that endeavors to adhere to the Free Software Foundations four freedoms and intends to provide a base for other free software platforms to build upon [...]

DisplayConfig-GTK Saves The Day

Published in October 26th, 2007

Posted by Tom in reviews

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Ubuntu 7.10 introduced a graphical program for configuring X.org called DisplayConfig-GTK. It can be found in System->Administration->Screens and Graphics. Among changing screen resolutions, monitor types, and drivers, it can handle dual monitors. This tool came in really handy for a friend of mine and I. He wanted help hooking up his Ubuntu 7.10 laptop to [...]

Installing Ubuntu 7.10

Published in October 19th, 2007

Posted by Tom in gutsygibbon, reviews

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Today I installed Ubuntu 7.10 on two computers: my Dell Dimension 9200 and my friend’s Dell Inspiron 1520. Dimension 9200 The Nvidia driver in Ubuntu 7.04 was too old to support the video card. Ubuntu 7.10 was able to install the driver in the restricted manager. Compiz Fusion was enabled and works perfectly. Inspiron 1520 [...]

An In Depth Look at Compiz Fusion in Ubuntu

Published in October 11th, 2007

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The upcoming Ubuntu 7.10 release will include Compiz Fusion by default. “Desktop effects by default in Gutsy – how Compiz Fusion enhances Ubuntu’s desktop of version 7.10” explains how Compiz is integrated, the default configurations, what happens when Compiz fails, why Compiz by default is good, and why this might be the right time for [...]

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