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4 Steps to create Wallpaper Slideshow in Ubuntu

Posted by Yudi On Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

Ubuntu is gaining immense popularity these days. Many windows users are switching to Ubuntu or converting to a dual boot system. Initially the Ubuntu software had been distributed freely as a part of their campaign to spread information as well as attain popularity all over the world. You also had and still have options available on various websites which offer easy as well as free downloading of this particular operating system. Just by downloading and burning it in the CD or a DVD will help in installing it in your personal computer.

Create Ubuntu wallpapers Slideshow
However, there are a number of functions and features in Ubuntu that may not be known to the common users. One such feature is to create wallpaper slideshow. In this article, we would discuss the steps to create a wallpaper slideshow in Ubuntu.

5 Must Have apps for new Linux Users

Posted by Yudi On Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Linux users swear by its low vulnerability to virus infestations. Never have we come across complains about Linux crashing as opposed to other operating systems. However, compared to better opponent Linux users are not blessed with abundance of applications. Windows users have got support of millions of users, but same can not be said about the Linux users. Thus it becomes extremely important for them to find out the better counterpart which can boost their productivity substantially. Linux free operating system is ultimate for daily usage, more so due to the applications with which it comes packed. These apps offer you with optimum benefits and functionality as developers are constantly striving to improve them. They transform your regular boring work into a pleasurable venture. If you are not a beginner user, then you would love to see these Backup tools for Ubuntu and Linux Users. Few days ago, we covered some more useful Posts like Install Adobe Reader on Ubuntu, Install IceWM on Ubuntu, Install iTunes on Linux Here is a list of 5 most essential apps for new Linux users.
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How to Install LibreOffice on Ubuntu From A Launchpad PPA

Posted by Yudi On Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Finally LibreOffice got a PPA which now makes it very easier to install and stay up to date with the latest LibreOffice versions. LibreOffice 3.3 has come up with new exciting features import and bundled extensions which provide PDF import, a slide-sow presenter console and more services. It also works with SVG files. It is an easy way to format title pages and their numbering in Writer, a more-helpful Navigator Tool for Writer, improved ergonomics in Calc for sheet and cell management and Microsoft Works and Lotus Word Pro document import filters.

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Important notice: to install LibreOffice you must remove OpenOffice . In the same time you can not have the both. For Ubuntu users the LibreOffice PPA currently holds LibreOffice 3.3.0 RC4 for both Ubuntu Lucid and Maverick . LibreOffice is default in Natty but it is “bit-for-bit identical” to the final LibreOffice version so basically installing it you willll have the final version of LibreOffice.