How to Convert Web-page into a PDF File in Ubuntu 10.10(Maverick)

To convert web-pages into PDF file in ubuntu 10.10 is very easy way.
just press Ctrl and P and you will see a new box called Print.
In that you will see Print to file in printer section.
Now just press Print to file now you can see Name box and Output Formate
first you have select (.) PDF and now you move to Name place and give a name to that file Exp:- xxx.pdf and now go to save in folder: place just press it. To change  save on desktop. And press Print box.
After pressing print box it will convert the information in PDF formate
In the second way you have to go file --> print --> it will open print box as mention in above you have to convert the information into PDF format
In the third way you have to go file --> print preview --> it will open a new box called Ubuntu homepage| Ubuntu – Mozilla Fire fox in that you just press Print box and it will open print box and do same as mention in first part it will convert web page into PDF format.
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How to install Cairo Dock in Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick)

About Cairo Dock

It uses Cairo / OpenGL to render graphics (many in correlation with Compiz) with full hardware acceleration. It's fully configurable and fully customisable and can be used as a taskbar too. You can easily add applets in the dock or as a desklet. It is recommended to install the PLUG-INS package (cairo-dock-plug-ins) to have acces to more views, dialogs and many plug-ins and applets. Some screenshots are available : http://pics.glx-dock.org This package is the core of Cairo-Dock project.

Open a terminal window and add the following line and copy paste the following line.

sudo apt-get install udo

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cairo-dock-team/ppa

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install cairo-dock

That’s it Cairo dock is installed. You can start it by going to Applications > Accessories > GLX-Dock (Cairo-Dock withOpenGPL).

But Cairo is not installed to run at startup. You can do so, by going to System > Preferences > Startup Applications. And adding the following.

After opening Startup Applications Preferences window just press Add button

now you will see a new box called Add Startup Program

In that you will see Name in that you have to type “GLX-Dock(Cairo-Dock with OpenGL”

In Command you have to type “ cairo-dock -o”

and in Comment you have to type “Cairo-Dock with OpenGl (hardware)”

and enjoy now

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How to Install Docky in Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick)

What Is Docky?

Docky is an advanced shortcut bar that sits at the bottom, top, and/or sides of your screen. It provides easy access to some of the files, folders, and applications on your computer, displays which applications are currently running, holds windows in their minimized state, and more.

To install Docky from a terminal, use the commands below

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:docky-core/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install docky

Docky will be added under Accessories in the Applications menu.

When you first launch Docky you will get a pretty simple dock on the bottom of your screen. You can drag and drop your application icons to rearrange them, and drag applications from the applications menu to Docky to add them. Pull an icon from Docky out and it will disappear in a puff of smoke.
Click on the blue Docky logo to open the configuration window. While this window is open, you can click and drag to reposition the dock. You can manage multiple docks with the “New Dock” and “Delete Dock” buttons. Click a dock to select and configure it, the current dock will glow blue.
You can choose between themes and hiding modes, as well as change the icon and zoom sizes. Be sure to check out the 3D background mode, which can also be combined with any theme for a different look. Also, the intellihide hiding mode only hides the dock when the current window would be obscured by the dock.

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How to install Skype and Ekiga Softphone in ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick)

What is Skype:-

Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world. And even though the calls are free, they are really excellent quality.

Make free Skype-to-Skype calls to anyone else, anywhere in the world. Call phones and mobiles at pretty cheap rates per minute. Group chat with up to 100 people or conference call with up to nine others. Free to download.

How to install Command Line Way

a. Get the package: for 32-bit

$ wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-32

b. You will need to install some libraries.

$ sudo apt-get install libqt4-dbus libqt4-network libqt4-xml libasound2

c. Now install skype (the file you just downloaded)

you want to see you downloaded skype file goto Placess --> Home folder and you will see getskpe-line-beta-ubuntu-32 right click on it goto properties and copy that.

$ sudo dpkg -i xxxxxxskype-linux-xxxx-ubuntu-32

[ Note:- if you sitll get some dependency error then just type this command $ sudo apt-get -f install this will install the dependencies and the skype.]

affer installation is over now you have to go

Applications ---> Internet ---> Skype.

When you first time open skype it will open with skype End User License Agreement you have to select Language by default it will English and press I agree button ane now you will see Skype 2.1 (Beta)for Linux box and enjoy.

{UPDATE:- Skype has now been uploaded to the “partner” officeal Ubuntu. See http://reviewhubs.com/linuxtips/2010/05/install-skype-in-ubuntu-1004-lucid-lynx.htm }

Perhaps the easiest way to install is from the Debian (.deb) package availabel directly from the Skype website. The downside of this is that you won,t automatically get future updates, you have to download the new versions as they become availabe.

1. Download Debian package from

2. save and then open the file. It will open with the proper installer by default.
3. Click on the install button.

Running Skype:-

To start Skype, Choose Application-> Internet-> Skype. It usually take a minute or two Skype to get started, and you may think that nothing is happening, so be patient.

When the Skype window finally opens, sign up (if necessary) and log in to your Skype account. Test your configuration by selecting the Echo/ Sound Test Service contact (if not there alreadey, add contact echo123) and clicking on the large greeen button at the bottom of the Skype window. If the connection is made and you hear a voice, your sound configuration is fine. If you cannot a voice, see the troubleshooting section below.

Troubleshooting Skype:- https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SkypeTroubleshooting

how to install Ekiga Softphone (Talk to people over the Internet)

What is Ekiga Softphone (Talk to people over the Internet):- H.323 and SIP compatible videoconferencing and VoIP/IP-Telephony application that allows you to make audio and video calls to remote users with H.323 hardware or software (such as Microsoft Netmeeting) as well as SIP endpoints.

It supports all modern videoconferencing features, such as contact roster, presence status, high-quality audio and video codecs, various video resolutions, registering to an LDAP directory, gatekeeper support, making multi-user conference calls using an external MCU, using modern Quicknet telephony cards, and making PC-To-Phone calls.

Installation of Ekiga:-

To Install Ekiga you have to go Applications --> Ubuntu Software Center type Ekiga in surch box press enter you will see Ekiga Softphone and just press Install

To Start Ekiga, Choose Application --> Internet --> Ekiga

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How to Mount USB Drivers in Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick)

Automounting

Mounting

By default, storage devices that are plugged into the system mount automatically in the /media directory, open a file browser window for each volume and place an icon on your desktop. If you plug in a usb hard disk with many partitions, all of the partitions will automatically mount. This behaviour may not be what you want so you can configure it as shown below.

If the volumes have labels the icons will be named accordingly, otherwise they will be named "disk" and as more volumes are added, you can get "disk-1" and so on.


Configuring Automounting

To enable or disable automount open a terminal and type gconf-editor followed by the [Enter] key.

Browse to /apps/nautilus/preferences/media_automount.

The media_automount key controls whether to automatically mount media. If set to true, then Nautilus will automatically mount media such as user-visible hard disks and removable media on start-up and media insertion.

There is another key /apps/nautilus/preferences/media_automount_open. This controls whether to automatically open a folder for automounted media. This key can also be set in the Nautilus (file manager) window. From the Edit menu in Nautilus select Preferences and then select the Media tab.

If set to true, then Nautilus will automatically open a folder when media is automounted. This only applies to media where no known x-content/* type was detected; for media where a known x-content type is detected, the user configurable action will be taken instead. This can be configured as shown below.


or go this way


First you have Go to: System --> Administration --> Synaptic Package Manager

and search there for “ ndiswrapper-utils, ndiswrapper-common and ndisgtk “

and Install that. Now you will put you USB card reader with memory card it will open

Do same thing and enjoy now

Other Useful Commands

To see a list of your USB Devices (the vendor and device ID's), run

lsusb

to see all attached storage devices and their partitions, urn

sudo fdisk -l

to see information about currently mounted systems, simply run

mount


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How to remove temporary information, such as web page cookies, browser history, or the list of recently-opened documents in Ubuntu 10.10 system (Maverick)

They are two way that i now . The First way is
By default, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Web browsers all store a few pieces of information about the websites you visit and interact with. In addition to logging the time, date, title and URL of every page you view, each browser also stores the data you enter into search boxes or other form fields. Although this feature is intended to help you access information more quickly, it also exposes your usage history to anyone with access to your computer Deleting these autofill entries requires just a few clicks.

Instructions:- Mozilla Firefox
Click “Tools” in the top menu bar and select “Clear Recent History.”

Click the “Time range to clear” drop-down menu near the top of the resulting window and select “Everything.”Click the adjacent “Details” button to view Firefox’s history removal options. Check only the “Form & Search History” box. Click the “Clear Now” button.

Instructions:- Google Chrome
Click the wrench icon near the top-right corner of the window, select “Tools,” then click “Clear browsing data.”

Check only the “Clear saved form data” box in the resulting window.Click the “Clear data from this period” drop-down menu and select “Everything.” Click the “Clear browsing data” button.

The secound way is :-Install Sweeper and KleanSweep
Sweeper (System Cleaner)
What is Sweeper :-Sweeper can quickly remove temporary information, such as web page cookies, browser history, or the list of recently-opened documents. It helps provide additional privacy on a system shared between multiple users.
how to install go to Applications –> Ubuntu Software Center —> and type sweeper in surch box
After installing you wnat to go sweeper go to applications –> Accessories –> Sweeper
and you can quickly do the job which you want
Klean Sweep (Find and remove unneeded files)
what is Klean Sweep:-Sweeper can quickly remove temporary information, such as web page cookies, browser history, or the list of recently-opened documents. It helps provide additional privacy on a system shared between multiple users.
1.empty files 2. empty directories 3.backup files 4. broken symbolic links 5. broken executables (executables with missing libraries) 6. dead menu entries (.desktop files pointing to non-existing executables) 7. duplicated files 8. orphaned files — files not found in RPM (for rpm-based distros, e.g.
Fedora Core, Suse) or DPKG (for dpkg based distros, e.g. Debian and Ubuntu) database – obsolete thumbnails (thumbnails conforming to freedesktop.org standard, pointing to non-existing images)
how to install Klean Sweep in ubuntu:- first you have to go Applications –> Ubuntu Software Center —> and type Klean Sweep in surch box
after installation is over you want to open klean sweep you have to go Applications –> System Tools –> KleanSweep
after press on KleanSweep it will ask you system password you have to give
after giveing password it will open with two windows one is Information-KleanSweep
in that you will see this information
“You are running KleanSweep with root privileges. Therefore
extreme caution is recommended as improper use may render
your system unusable. Please keep in mind that because KleanSweep
uses simple heuristics, all files suggested for removal should be
manually reviewed.”
if you want to run KelanSweep press OK button
and now you have to read on secound box information that is KleanSweep (Welcom!)
that infromation is like this
“Welcome to KleanSweep! This application allows you to free some desk sapce by finding unneeded files on your system. you”ll be given a chance to backup and remove selected files and reclaim your disk space
Beware! This utility is menat for advanced users only. It is assumed that you have some basic understanding of what can be safely deleted. The author takes no responsibility for any damage caused by using this program”
Note:- so you have to very carefull when you are using Klean Sweep if you have very good grip in ubuntu than only you use this Klean Sweep softer.
Allu John Sudhakar
System/Network Administrator
UCE,OU Osmania University
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How to see your system information in ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick) Using sysinfo

In windows you want to see computer and system information there are many methods for Exp:-To see Microsoft System Information, use either of the following methods:

• Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.
• Click Start, click Run, type msinfo32.exe in the Open box, and then click OK.
  

In the same way in Ubuntu system you want to see computer and system information in Graphical mode you have to install Sysinfo
What is Sysinfo:- Sysinfo is a graphical tool that is able to display some hardware and software information about the computer it is run on.
It is able to recognize information about:

. System(Linux distribution release, versions of GNOME,Kernel,gcc and Xorg and hostname);

. CPU (vendor identification, model name, frequency, level2 cache, bogomips, model numbers and

flags);

. Memory(total system RAM, free memory, swap space total and free cached, active, inactive

memory);

. Storage (IDE interface all IDE devices, SCSI devices);

. Hardware (motherboard, graphic card, sound card, network devices);

. NVIDIA graphic card: Only with NVIDA display driver installed.

How to install Sysinfo in Ubuntu 10.10

first you have to go Applications ---> Ubuntu software Center and press it

after opening Ubuntu Software Center in such box just type sysinfo

and press enter,

and now you will see sysinfo (Display detailed computer/system information) on that just press it

you will see two option one is install and second more-info if you want to read more information about sysinfo you have press more info button and you will see information about sysinfo.

(OR) you want to install sysinfo just press install button it will install sysinfo
                                                           (OR)
you have to go Application --> Accessories --> Terminal and type this command
 sudo apt-get install sysinfo

after installation is over now you want to see your system information now you have go

applications --> system tool --> sysinfo and press it

you will see a new box called sysinfo

in that left side five option
. System
. CPU
. Memory
. Storage
. Hardware

If you press CPU you will get all information of you computer CPU information.

In this way you can see almost all the information about your system

 

That all enjoy now

Allu John Sudhakar
System/Network Administrator
UCE, OU Osmania University
Hyderabad
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