OOPS, Skype dont work
I have attached my Logitech camera to the PC and downloaded Skype, when I tried to call a friend in the US who was online Skype informed me that my OS Linux Mint Cinnamon 17.3 is not supported. Is...
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Downloading music files from Microsoft Media player to Linux Mint
I have saved all my music which I had on W10 about 40 gigs is it possible to download those files onto Linux Mint Cinnamon 17.2 or will I have to rip them again which will take weeks
View ArticleZero-Day Flaw Found in Linux
At Risk: 66% of Android Devices, Millions of Servers and Desktops An Israeli cybersecurity startup has discovered a zero-day security flaw in the Linux kernel that runs millions of servers, desktops...
View ArticleArch Wins
Arch Wins First of Two Round Poll The FOSS Force Poll The voting is over in the first round of our annual GNU/Linux distro poll, which sought an answer to the simple question, “What Linux distro do you...
View ArticleMint a contender for the crown ?
Could Linux Mint Replace Ubuntu? One of the neatest features about using Linux for everyday computing are the endless choices that are available. For years, Ubuntu was considered the "top distro" for...
View ArticleLinux Mint hacked
A bit late to the forums, but ... If you downloaded and installed Linux Mint from the distribution's website over the weekend, your machine has been compromised. "Hackers made a modified Linux Mint...
View ArticleMX-15 a sweet os for older pc's.
Recently inherited a Dell 4700 which is a 2005 era pc. I added more ram and popped in a more modern gfx card and gave it a dust out with the ol' fire extinguisher. What to do next ? Install a os of...
View ArticleEasy2Boot a very neat tool.
I found this very useful tool which allows you to try out Live Linux OS's and much much more very easily. Easy2Boot Introduction Easy2Boot is just a collection of files that you can add to a grub4dos...
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Hi you Penguine lovers I need a little help. In the past I have downloaded and dual booted linux Mint and some other Linux distro's in the past I mean 7 or 8 years ago. At the moment I am running...
View ArticleEasy2Boot for finding that XP replacement !
I found this very useful tool which allows you to try out Live Linux OS's and much much more very easily. Easy2Boot Introduction Easy2Boot is just a collection of files that you can add to a grub4dos...
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Makulu Mate v Mint Cinnamon v Zorin shootout.
Or as one person described it Erik's Easter ramble. Well I had quite an exciting Easter weekend linux wise.If you caught up with my E2B thread you will know that I was looking for a distro to install...
View ArticleUbuntu may knacker your Linux PC
The problem is hitting those moving from Ubuntu 13.10, aka Saucy Salamander, which was released in October last year, to Trusty Tahr 14.04, which has just been delivered. It's not clear how many...
View ArticleRoccat Ryos MK Glow - a Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Its a time to give my personal review about my new keyboard. Roccat Ryos MK Glow - a Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with good opensource Linux driver support.Click to expand... Roccat Ryos MK Glow As we...
View ArticleMy fresh install of Mint 16 - Steamed up
My install of Linux Mint 16 64 Bit Cinnamon was going a bit flakey on me, main prob was sporadically the whole screen would divide into pixellated squares and everything sieze up. Very occasionally the...
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Newcomers to Linux: An Administrator Guide
Newcomers to Linux: An Administrator Guide If you wish to read the entire article offline you should scroll down the link page and choose the option which suits you, PDF, .doc or HTML. The guide is...
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Why Linux???Why Zorin???
I have got fed up with Windows, why, well here is the reason why. I am fed up with constantly defragging because of slowdowns, getting paranoid over spyware viruses and Malware. Also the price of the...
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I am Going to have another go
Heaven help you old penguin lovers but I am having another go at Linux, I have just ordered a copy of Zorin OS 9, 64 bit. What do you recommend do I download to a 80 gig partition or download on a...
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Zorin 64bit Ultimate
I have just come across Zorin 64bit Ultimate, What is the opinion of you Penguin people of this distro. I am determined to leave the bank thief Microsoft but need something complete as I am a dunce on...
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problems with Zorin
Hi all well I have downloaded Zorin 9 32bit core and find it great but I am a bit puzzled about downloading software. I decided to use Evolution as my email client but now that I have done that how do...
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