Tag Archives: Kubuntu

Premonition or Delusion?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by ehurst

This would normally be private reverie, but I want to make sure my parishioners have a clue what’s happening here. I’m writing this more for my own sense of moral focus than anything else. Something is absorbing a lot of … Continue reading →

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A Third Consideration

Posted on September 15, 2015 by ehurst

I can’t pretend my future clients will of necessity be any kind of believer. In that previous post where I offered a preview of some of my computer tech support curriculum — CompSec: Compartmentalization — I held back on an … Continue reading →

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Linux Distros

Posted on May 17, 2015 by ehurst

In response to a direct request, I will outline the Linux distros that I tolerate and why. Keep in mind that I think all operating systems suck, but some are more tolerable than others. The entire question is based on … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on January 15, 2015 by ehurst

More clowning for you. I’m not the sharpest guy. At least, not in the sense of being really quick. Sometimes my creativity will make it seem so, but I’m really not that fast. The honest truth is, if I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Kubuntu Guide Published

Posted on November 4, 2014 by ehurst

Yeah, I’m a busy boy today. I was persuaded to charge a very small amount for this one. However, if I know you as a regular reader or you can contact me with a decent sob story, I’ll get a … Continue reading →

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Last Call: Preview Kubuntu Guide

Posted on October 30, 2014 by ehurst

It’s gone. Those of you with an interest can preview my next book here. I’m going to take a look at the format for Lulu print-on-demand and offer print versions for cost+99 cents. The above link will go dead in … Continue reading →

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Kubuntu Guide 10

Posted on October 17, 2014 by ehurst

(This should be the end of the series. If you have questions, suggestions for topics I forgot, etc., now is the time to pester me.) 10 — Trackballs and Windows-ware So far, no project has seen fit to offer a … Continue reading →

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Kubuntu Guide 09

Posted on October 16, 2014 by ehurst

(Almost done with this, folks.) 09 — Internet Software As with Windows, there are several ways to set up your email. You can use the built in Kmail client. However, this is a prime example of software designed by a … Continue reading →

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Kubuntu Guide 08

Posted on October 15, 2014 by ehurst

08 — Software and Files In Windows you may have encountered seeing parts of the file system designated with C:\something\stuff. The backward slashes are opposite of what you see in things like URLs on the Internet. That’s in part because … Continue reading →

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Kubuntu Guide 07

Posted on October 14, 2014 by ehurst

Before we get started, this is now a good time to move your files onto the system. Insert your backup device and wait for the Device Notifier on the Panel to let you know you can open this thing with … Continue reading →

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