Easy Way to Add a Grub Splash Image

A very simple, straightforward, short tutorial on how to install a grub splash image. Read it here.

How to *Properly* Uninstall Ubuntu

If, for whatever reason, Ubuntu is just not working out for you, you can just uninstall it. It is VERY important that Ubuntu is properly uninstalled, or else you will not be able to boot into Windows. This will tell you how to properly uninstall Ubuntu.

Eye Candy for Ubuntu

I found a great post in the Ubuntu documentation which details how to customize Ubuntu, anywhere from wallpapers to mouse themes and the grub splash screen. Click here for this great resource. This works under both versions 7.04 and 8.04 as far as I know. To get all the great user created themes and wallpapers, just head over here.

Optimize a Fresh Ubuntu Install

A great selection of tips on how to get the ball rolling with Ubuntu. Topics covered include desktop effects, multimedia and browsing the web and instant messaging. Check it out here.

Wine

Wine describes itself as “…a compatibility layer for running Windows programs. Wine does not require Microsoft Windows, as it is a completely free alternative implementation of the Windows API consisting of 100% non-Microsoft code…” Basically, Wine is capable of running a selection of games and programs meant to run on windows on Linux. Although I have not personally tried it,  it looks promising. Check it out over here.

Ultimate Ubuntu Customization Guide

More comprehensive than this one, it offers more detail and covers more topics such as how to install full fledged themes and other goodies. Highly recommeneded for those that want to max out their Ubuntu installation. It is a long read but worth it. Click here to start reading.

Ubuntu 8.04 + Broadcom Wireless- How to Make it Work

On my laptop I have a Broadcom wireless adapter which is a pain to set up and get wireless working. If you are having trouble with wireless, check out this tutorial on how to get it working.

Dual Booting Win Vista and Linux (Ubuntu)

Great step by step guide on how to install Linux (ubuntu) on a Windows Vista machine for dual booting. Tutorial here. For the same thing on Windows XP see my other post here.

Dual Booting Win XP and Linux (Ubuntu)

Great step by step guide with screenshots on how to install Linux (ubuntu) on a Window’s Xp machine to dual boot. Tutorial here. For doing the same thing on Windows Vista, see my other post here.