madberry.org » madberry.org Kubuntu How To’s & News. Linux and Opensource.

Introduction

I started writing for Bright Hub in October of 2008. I have written many articles for Bright Hub since then. This page features an overview of all of the articles published on Bright hub written by me. The articles are in no particular order. But if you ask me you can tell my earlier articles from my latest easily. I hope to write many many more I love sharing my knowledge or turning new users on to Linux Ubuntu in particular. I think this blog and my Bright Hub articles compliment each other perfectly. If some of the subject written about need more depth then I’m able to do so on this blog. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or maybe a subject I can write about, I’m always open to suggestions.

Linux Channel

How to use OpenOffice.org 3.0 Portable on Linux
Portable applications are used on USB flash-drives to access applications without installing them on the host computer. Can we use them on Linux? In this article we will find out.
How to Edit The OpenOffice.org 3.0 Default Template
In OpenOffice.org 3.0 you can use a default template. Default templates are handy if you write a lot of letters with the same format or if you have to invoice and want to use your own layout for this. This article explains how to create templates in OpenOffice.org 3.0.
Krusader – The Best You’ll Find in File Browsing
In the Linux world, you can choose from a lot of different file browsers. Each distribution often comes with its own flavor. Krusader is a KDE desktop file browser, but it will work on Gnome as well. In this article, you will find why I think it is great to use.
Mitter: Perfect Twitter Desktop Client for Linux
Are you tired of having to refresh your Twitter homepage every five minutes? Then you need Mitter. In this review of Mitter, we also show you how to set it up and give a little background on the Twitter craze.
How to Install Kubuntu With Wubi
Installing Linux under Windows was never this easy. With Wubi, you can install Kubuntu by simply inserting the Kubuntu CD in your CD-ROM player. In this article, I will talk you through this installation, and go over what information to provide to a help forum or in a 911 email if things go bad.
How to Install Kubuntu? Should I Migrate From Windows to Linux Kubuntu?
The move from Windows to Linux is easier than ever with Kubuntu. Kubuntu uses the KDE desktop, which has a one button start menu similar to Windows. With a large community behind (K)Ubuntu, help is easy to find. So what are you waiting for? Switch to a free and open source software now.
Introduction to Kubuntu 8.04 and 8.10 with KDE4
This article is an introduction to help get you started with your fresh Kubuntu installation. Where is everything? Also, we’ll explain how to install a new software package in the Kubuntu environment.
Make Kubuntu Functional: Perfect*buntu-1.5.3 Will Install Flash & Java and Other Useful Packages
One of the problems with installing Kubuntu used to be that you had to install all codecs, Java, Flash, and Firefox individually. I found a way to make this easier by using a Bash script. I also added Skype, MPlayer, and other software to the script.
Web Browsers on Linux
With Linux you get a few options in web browsers. In this article we highlight 11 of those browsers – some popular, some not so popular. Whether you want to use a big name browser or not, this article will give you an insight into what your choices are.
Use your Ipod With Amarok: Linux and iPod Sync Techniques
You own an iPod and you want to connect it to your Kubuntu desktop. This is easily done using a program called Amarok. In this article we discuss how to sync your iPod with Linux. With Amarok there is no reason why you can’t use your iPod on your Linux computer.
How Compatible Is Your Network Adapter With Linux?
In this article I will tell you how to find out if your network adapter is Linux compatible or not. Proprietary drivers are often the problem why hardware is not supported in Linux.
Add Repositories of Your Favorite Packages to SOURCES.LIST
Ever wondered why some packages aren’t updating automatically? This is because there is no link for this package in the sources.list file of Adept. This article shows you how to add these sources.
Ktorrent – One of the Best Torrent Clients for Linux
In this article we review Ktorrent, one of the most versatile torrent clients for the KDE Desktop. We also provide a little insight into the history of Bittorrent and why we need Bittorrent as a Linux community.
Ever Wondered How To Get Utorrent To Work On Linux?
Utorrent (µtorrent) on Linux is possible but not without the use of Wine, a Windows emulator. In this article we will set up Wine and Utorrent. Configuring Utorrent is not much different than on its Windows version.
New Ubuntu Version Released Jaunty Jackalope 9.04
Today Canonical released their next generation. 9.04 is here and brings improvement to one of the best Linux distributions. In this article you will find all the download and upgrade links, as well as a tiny look at the new netbook remix. (For the download links scroll to the bottom of the page.)
Kubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope Is almost upon us what changes?
What is new in Kubuntu 9.04. In this article you will find out. Ubuntu develops a new version twice a year. This article takes a look what the plans are for 9.04.
Linux Bash Scripting – Automate Tasks in Linux
Do you have some commands you run all the time? Do you need rsync to only run when a IP address is reachable? Then you need to learn Bash scripting. Bash Scripting makes it easy to do repetitive tasks. In the first article in this series an introduction and some background.
Linux File Servers – Samba vs. NFS Windows Server
When sharing files, just like with anything on Linux, you have more then one option, and you should make your choice based on what you need. We’ll take a look at both SAMBA Server and NFS Server in this article.
What is Fstab? Linux File System Table Demystified
In this article, you will learn to understand fstab (File System Table) and its entries. We’ll show you how to add a new hard drive to fstab and mount the partitions automatically on boot. We’ll also explain some of the terminology used in fstab, and we take a look at the fdisk command.
What is Linux VPS? How to Have Your Own Private Linux Server
Do you have a site that gets a lot of traffic? Do you want to control what is installed on the web server where your website is installed? We explain what Linux VPS is in this article.
Partitioning a Hard Drive in Linux with GParted
Partitioning a new hard drive can be a daunting task for a new Linux user. This article explains how to do this, and it will give some insight on how to use GParted for this task. I’ll use a real life scenario and include a lot of screen shots to help out.
What is the cheapest way to host your website using Linux hosting?
There are a lot of hosting company’s out there most of which offer Linux Hosting. Some of which are very cheap. This article offers a round-up of Linux Hosting. It gives you a general idea of who is hosting on the Linux platform.
How To Setup Your Own Linux Home Server
There are a lot of reasons to run your own Linux home server. In this article series we provide an overview and how to’s for the most common servers.

Hardware Channel

(New) Review: Lian-Li’s PC-X1000 Gaming Chassis True Craftsmanship

Lian-Li send me a PC-X1000 to review. In this article we go over every detail of Lian-Li’s newest arrival. According to Lian-Li you can use this case as a gaming case or a HTPC case. Read this article to find out what the PC-X1000 can or can’t do.
Review: CM Storm Scout by Cooler Master Gaming Case for Pro LAN Party Gaming

In this article I find out if the case can do justice to the claim “True Ultimate LAN Gaming Case”. Is this a practical case for LAN parties? Or will it just fall a part under the pressure of it’s big brother the Sniper.
Best Gaming Mouse Soon to Come: The Sentinel Advance by CS Storm

CM Storm, the gaming division of Cooler Master, announced the release of the newest baby in the storm line. In this article a first look at the Sentinel Advance gaming mouse.
Antec’s Skeleton PC Case Surely Stands Out
Everybody that I’ve shown this case thinks it’s a unique design. But originality doesn’t necessarily make for a better product. We review the Skeleton case to see how its radical appearance affects usability.
Replacing a Laptop Hard Drive – How to Replace a Laptops HDD
In this article I explain how to replace your laptop hard drive. With images of 2 different laptops to make it easier.
How to Upgrade Memory in Your Laptop Computer
Have you thought about switching out the memory in your laptop but are concerned with how hard the job might be? In this article, I will show you how step-by-step, making the upgrade on your laptop’s memory simple.
Cooler Master Storm Sniper “The FatBoy” Computer Case Review
In this article a review of the Cooler Master Storm Sniper. Cooler Master is releasing some pretty exiting gaming cases this is one of them.
Review of the Cooler Master V10 CPU Cooler With TEC Element
I was skeptical when I first got the V10 CPU Cooler. But man this is an awesome piece of hardware. Read the review to find out why.
Review: Thermaltake’s V9 Mid-Tower Gaming Case
We review Thermaltake’s V9, their new mid-tower, gaming case. We had the chance to get our hands on the V9 Black Edition.
Blacx USB External Hard Drive Enclosure Review
Do you have a lot of hard drives laying around? With Thermaltake’s Blacx you can now turn those drives into external hard drives. The easiest way to extend hard drive capacity is to use a USB external hard drive. The Blacx makes it easy.
Cooler Master Black Label Cosmos – PC Case Reviews
Cooler Master announced that they will release a special edition of their Cosmos case, complete with PSU and Processor Cooler.
Thermaltake’s Element S Reviewed
In this article a review of Thermaltake’s Element S computer chassis. It is built for professionals, and we see a lot of features geared toward professionals.

Computer Security

Wired Keyboards under attack
Wired keyboards proven to be vulnerable. Someone could be reading the magnetic waves coming from the keyboard as you type. Two students of the EPFL in Switzerland experimented. Using 11 keyboards they concluded that all 11 are vulnerable to at least one of the four attacks tested.
Encrypt Your Files With File Castle. Encrypting As Easy as 1,2,3.
It’s getting more and more important to protect sensitive files on mobile drives, USB flash drives and external hard drives. You hear the news stories of social security number’s stolen after a person finds a computer that was trashed. With Folder Castle this is history.
Fight Against Viruses And Spyware With Vipre
In this age of downloading every thing from the Internet it is easy to infect your computer. Not only in the home but in the office as well. The danger of viruses and the nuisance of Spyware is always lurking in the shadows.
What Is SSL And Why SSL is Important on your Corporate Website
Small business often underestimate the importance of a website. When they do get a website, it’s often created by a friend or inexperienced developer – and that can have disastrous consequences.
Fight Spam With Spam Terrier Free Antispam Software..
Agnitum (Developers of the Outpost Pro Firewall) offers a free spam blocker called Spam Terrier. In this review I will be comparing Spam Terrier to the standard spam fighting tools in Outlook and Outlook Express. Also briefly explain what spam is for those who have never heard of the term “Spam”.