Ubuntu: A new version of Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1

Mozilla thunderbird 3.1 is released finally. This 3.1 version comes with many improvements like quick filter tool bar for searching purpose.

There are two methods of installing the verison.

1. Ubuntuzilla

Download the ubuntuzilla and install it

Type the following in terminal

ubuntuzilla.py -a install -p thunderbird


2. Download the .deb file from the following link and install it.

Thunderbird i386

Ubuntu: GIMP new version 2.6.9

GIMP is a open source programme. A new version 2.6.9 is released. It is better than photoshop.

How to install the new version in ubuntu?

Type the following in terminal and add in software source

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ferramroberto/linuxfreedomlucid


sudo apt-get update

If you already installed, type the following in terminal

sudo apt-get upgrade


New installed, type the following in terminal

sudo apt-get install gimp

It is a cross platform programme, a window version is also available

Ubuntu: How to install new version of VLC

Now new version of VLC 1.1.0 is released. Here is the tutorials for how to install the new version

Type the following commands in terminal and add the software sources

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:c-korn/vlc && sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install vlc mozilla-plugin-vlc


Then go to Applications->sound & video->VLC media player





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Ubuntu: Auto hide cursor after 5 seconds

Here is the tutorials for how to hide the cursor after 5 seconds

Now go to ubuntu software centre and search the programme 'Unclutter' and install it.

Applications->ubuntu software centre



For execute the programme press 'Alt+F2' . Now open the window and type the 'unclutter' in command box then press run


Restart the computer, the function is working properly.

Ubuntu: How to beautify your bootloader using burg

Here is the tutorials for how to beautify your bootloader using burg

In terminal type the following command

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bean123ch/burg sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install burg burg-themes

For install burg in master boot loader

sudo burg-install "(hd0)" Here hd0 is harddisk for installing burg

Finally

sudo udate-burg

Now restart the computer the default bootloader is colorful




For various pictures for bootloader press 't' a long list will present



Select the theme and restart



For previewing the splast image, type the following command in terminal

burg-emu

Ubuntu: How to install Ubuntu system panel

Install ubuntu system panel for easy access the ubuntu menu application,places and system.

In terminal

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:malacusp/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install usp2 usp2-extras

Now add top panel, right click on top panel select add to panel and search Ubuntu system panel and select. Now the icon is appeared in top panel



Here the video for how to work ubuntu system panel

Ubuntu: A nice splash images for grub 2 loader

Here a nice splash images for grub 2 loader,are very easy to install and add images in grub2 loader. It is a .deb files

1. blue-splash-image.deb



2. brown-splash-image.deb



3. lucid-splash-image.deb



Download the deb package and install it for splash images

Ubuntu: How to convert ogv to avi

Here is the tutorial for how to convert ogv format to avi format, it is used for upload a video to youtube.

In terminal type the following command

mencoder ram.ogv -o ram.avi -oac mp3lame -lameopts fast:preset=standard -ovc lavc -lavcopts vcodec=mpeg4:vbitrate=4000

ram.ogv is a original video format and ram.avi is converted format

Ubuntu: How to record internet radio using vlc

VLC is open source programme, now using for recording a internet radio.

First open a empty text file in terminal

sudo gedit recordint.sh

Now copy and paste the following lines

#!/bin/sh

vlc --run-time=10800 http://www.live365.com/play/319909? --sout "#duplicate{dst=std{access=file,mux=raw,dst=/home//mfn.mp3}" vlc://quit ;

Save and exit.

In Terminal

sudo chmod +x recordint.sh

sudo ./recordint.sh



For recording press red colour button.


For listening the internet radio thro system speakers type the following in terminal

vlc --run-time=10800 http://www.live365.com/play/319909?

Ubuntu: Changing wall papers of real time earth

Now changing desktop wall papers of earth. It is real time earth pictures.

Firstly, install the gnome schedule

In terminal

sudo apt-get install gnome-schedule

Then go to

Applications->System Tools->Scheduled Tasks


Now press New button




Type Description->Rotating wall paper
Command->wget -r -N http://static.die.net/earth/mercator/1600.jpg
Next option ->suppress output

Then press apply

The download jpg picture is saved in /home/usrname/static.die.net/earth/mercator/1600.jpg.

Now right click on desktop and select change desktop background->background. Press Add and navigate the /home/username/static.die.net/earth/mercator and select 1600.jpg file.

Ubuntu: Create a shortcut for opening filesystem

Now tutorials for create a shortcut for opening filesystem. Press the right click on desktop in free space and select Create Launcher


Type 'File system' in Name section.

In Command section type 'nautilus /' without quotas Then press ok. Now create a short on desktop.Change the icon press icon section and select icons from the list of files


Select the launcher and drag to top panel.


Now press the icon the filesystem is open

Ubuntu: Testing correct password with small script

Testing correct password with nice script

Open a text file pass.sh using gedit. Copy and paste the following lines


#!/bin/bash
# Script accept password using read commnad
# Not *very secure*, this script is for learning purpose only
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
PASS="abc123"
read -s -p "Password: " mypassword
echo ""
[ "$mypassword" == "$PASS" ] && echo "Password accepted" || echo "Access denied"

Save and exit.

Then in terminal

sudo chmod +x pass.sh

sudo ./pass.sh

The password is 'abc123'

This script is learning purpose only

Ubuntu: How to create url shortcut in desktop

Now, the tutorials for how to create short cut of url in Desktop.

First, install the firefox addon namely deskcut





Now open the firefox and type the url address in the address bar, then select the complete url and drag to the desktop. Now the url shortcut icon in desktop. doubble click on the icon the url is opened.

Ubuntu: How to format pen drive using disk utility

Here the tutorials for format the pendrive via disk utility.

Insert pendrive



Right click on the pendrive icon and select format



Linux file fomat in Type option. For windows option i.e. ntfs,fat press Disk Utility


First press Unmount volume for unmount the pendrive then press Format volume.




Again press Format, the process is start




After format




For change the label name Press Edit file system label


For change the type of the partition press Edit Partition

Ubuntu: A customized notification osd

Here tutorials how to customize the notification osd in background colour,text font color,etc



In Terminal type the following

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:leolik/leolik
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:amandeepgrewal/notifyosdconfig for adding in software sources.

Then

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade and

sudo apt-get install notifyosdconfig for install the notifyosd programme.

Now go to Applications->Accessories->Notifyosd Configuration for configuration of background colour and text font colour



Change the background colour and press apply


Here change the text font colour and press apply


The sample notification is follows


Go to File option save the current theme. For old notification osd , press reset button

Ubuntu: A download manager Multiget

Multiget is easy to use download manager for ubuntu 1004. It is a gui programme.

Now install the multiget in two easy way 1) ubuntu software centre, 2)terminal

In ubuntu software centre, go to Applications->ubuntu software centre. Then type the word 'multiget' in search box, find the multiget and install.


or in terminal type

sudo apt-get install multiget

Go to applications->internet->multiget the programme will start


Press Add button and copy & paste the required url


Press 'ok' .


Here the file is download. Then go to option for some other settings


Now,change the default save folder,connect time out, etc.,