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|| || Virtual Private Networking || Mark (aka Mouseclone) || p.16 || || || Virtual Private Networking || Mark Pipkin || p.16 ||
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|| ISSUE 12 || - Deb Files || Andrew Min || p.08 ||
|| || - Server Series Pt 4 || Daniel Lamb || p.11 ||
|| || - Ubuntu Disk Usage || Jonny McCullagh || p.13 ||
|| || - NEW Series - GIMP Part 1 || Ronnie Tucker || p.16 ||
|| ISSUE 13 || Organise an Ubuntu Demo Day || Dianne Reuby || p.08 ||
|| || Nepalese Hardy Heron Party || Bibek Shrestha, Bikal KC, Jwalanta Shre || p.11 ||
|| || Server Series - Part 5: backups and webmin || Daniel Lamb || p.14 ||
|| || GIMP - Part 2: color correction || Ronnie Tucker || p.16 ||
|| || TV Feast For Ubuntu || Johnny McCullagh || p.20 ||
|| || Automatic Backup via Email || Stephen Bant || p.22 ||
|| ISSUE 14 || Create a Plug 'n' Play Zone || Roger Wheatley || p.08 ||
|| || Server Series - Part 6: Imap and SMTP || Daniel Lamb || p.12 ||
|| || GIMP - Part 3: Selection Tools || Ronnie Tucker || p.14 ||
|| || Put Photos On Your iPod || Jonny McCullagh || p.17 ||
|| ISSUE 15 || Separate Home Partition || Robin Catling || p.08 ||
|| || Server Series - Part 7: eGroupware || Daniel Lamb || p.13 ||
|| || GIMP - Part 4: Layers || Ronnie Tucker || p.15 ||
|| || GRUB 101: master boot records || Damon Rios || p.18 ||
|| ISSUE 16 || Create Your Own Ubuntu || Laszlo Noficzer || p.08 ||
|| || Server Series - Part 8: eGroupware Server || Daniel Lamb || p.12 ||
|| || GIMP - Part 5: Cropping || Ronnie Tucker || p.15 ||
|| || GNOME-Look Guide || David D Lowe || p.18 ||
|| ISSUE 17 || Program In C - Part 1 || Elie De Brauwer || p.08 ||
|| || Connect To IRC || Chris Lucier || p.12 ||
|| || GIMP - Part 5: Cloning and Healing || Ronnie Tucker || p.16 ||
|| || Scan And Convert To PDF || Irv Rausch || p.19 ||
|| ISSUE 18 || PROGRAM IN C - PART 2 || Elie De Brauwer || p.08||
|| || A SECURE NETWORK DRIVE || Darrin Auxier || p.12 ||
|| || USING GIMP - PART 7 || Ronnie Tucker || p.14 ||
|| || INSTALL UBUNTU 8.10 || Julian Saraceni || p.18 ||
|| ISSUE 19 || PROGRAM IN C - PART 3 || Elie De Brauwer|| p.08 ||
|| || CREATE A WIFI ACCESS POINT || Rob Kerfia || p.13 ||
|| || USING GIMP - PART 8 || Ronnie Tucker || p.15 ||
|| || CREATE MOBILE MULTIMEDIA || Italo Maia || p.18 ||
|| ISSUE 20 || PROGRAM IN C - PART 4 || Elie De Brauwer || p.08 ||
|| || WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 1 || Brett Alton || p.13 ||
|| || BACKUP & SYNC YOUR MUSIC || Joe Berry || p.19 ||
|| ISSUE 21 || PROGRAM IN C - PART 5 || Elie De Brauwer || p.08 ||
|| || WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 2 || Brett Alton || p.11 ||
|| || CHANGE VIDEO ASPECT RATIO || Kurt De Smet || p.16 ||
|| || UBUNTU ISO TO BOOTABLE USB || Ronnie Tucker || p.20 ||
|| ISSUE 22 || PROGRAM IN C - PART 6 || Elie De Brauwer || p.08 ||
|| || WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 3 || Brett Alton || p.14 ||
|| || INSTALL CRUNCHEEE TO EEE PC || Ronnie Tucker || p.17 ||
|| || SPREAD UBUNTU || Grant Paton-Simpson || p.19 ||
|| ISSUE 23 || PROGRAM IN C - PART 7 || Elie De Brauwer || p.08 ||
|| || WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 4 || Brett Alton || p.15 ||
|| || SPREAD UBUNTU - PART 2 || Grant Paton-Simpson || p.19 ||
|| ISSUE 24 || Inkscape - Part 1 || Yoga Sukma || p.08 ||
|| || PROGRAM IN C - PART 8 || Elie De Brauwer || p.10 ||
|| || Spread Ubuntu - Part 3 || Grant Paton-Simpson || p.13 ||
|| || Create A MAME Machine || Ronnie Tucker || p.16 ||
|| ISSUE 25 || Inkscape - Part 2 || Yoga Sukma || p.08 ||
|| || Take A Ride With VirtualBox || Angelo Marcelo || p.09 ||
|| || Better Game Speed With X || Dimitar Boichev || p.11 ||
|| ISSUE 26 || Inkscape - Part 3 || Yoga Sukma || p.07 ||
|| || Ubuntu As A Guest Machine || Iain McKeand || p.09 ||
|| || Apt-Cacher On Multiple PCs || Salvadesswaran Srinivasan || p.13 ||
|| ISSUE 27 || Program In Python - Part 1 || Greg Walters || p.07 ||
|| || Inkscape - Part 4 || Yoga Sukma || p.11 ||
|| || Scan Documents To PDF/DJVU || Dez || p.13 ||
|| || Associating A File-Type || Alex Cook || p.16 ||
|| ISSUE 28 || Program In Python - Part 2 || Greg Walters || p.07 ||
|| || LAMP - Part 1 || Richard Bosomworth || p.12 ||
|| || Networking Ubuntu PC's With SSHFS || Adam Hunt || p.15 ||
|| || Faster Internet With Squid || Alex Cook || p.17 ||
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== Ideas for: ==
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== Ideas for How-To's == '''How-To's:'''
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Put your ideas for How-To's here. If you want to reserve an article; put your name next to it and move it down to the '''in progress''' section and get writing! :) * install .deb/source
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 * How does recovery mode work? * BASH scripts
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 * What should I do to back up my system (so that I can restore it if I break Ubuntu)?
  * [Done for Ubuntu with Partimage full backup/Tar increments]
  * as above but for Kubuntu and Xubuntu		 * Install/Configure Mythbuntu
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 * Can I still attach my ... webcam/mobile phone/digital camera/printer/fax/etc * Id3 tagging
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 * How do I back up stuff :
  * backing up applications like Kmail (Kubuntu) or FireFox
  * ... and how to actually do the backup, ie: burning to CD/DVD		 * Remote Desktops
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 * Is SUDO always safe? Can I break Ubuntu using SUDO?
  * explain sudo. What is it, how does it work, when should I use it and why use it at all?		 * File/Print/Home server
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 * Filesharing and printing to a shared printer
  * (may be part of the on-going server series? - Ronnie)		 * Network Windows and Ubuntu
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 * Installation and setup of MAME in Ubuntu * Video editing series
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 * How to set up and use Bluetooth between a computer running Ubuntu and a mobile device.
  * (start at a really, really basic level for those of us who have never used Bluetooth but have new gadgets that include it)		 * Audio creation (recording studio) series

* Networking

* Connect Ubuntu to devices such as mobile phone/ipod

* Editing video camera footage (possible series?)

* Parental controls

* (if there is such a thing:) Linux equiv to Visual Basic series

* Remote audio (series?)

* How does recovery mode work?
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== How-To's in Progress == '''Misc.'''
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=== Ronnie Tucker === * Windows > Ubuntu (where Windows things are (closest equivalent) in Ubuntu)
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 * Using GIMP * How to be an Ubuntu Developer
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=== Daniel Lamb === * How to be a software Developer
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 * Setting up an Ubuntu server

=== DanieleLupo (Jepessen) ===

 * Creating backups using ''tar'' or ''dar''

=== Chechu Ironman ===

 * Ubuntu Server Directory I : OpenLDAP, Installation and Configuration.
 * Ubuntu Server Directory II : Samba, Cups and User's Accounts.
 * Ubuntu Server Directory III : Kerberos and OpenAFS (home directories).
 * Ubuntu Server Directory IV : Replicating the Servers.

=== Edison ===

 * Switching from Windows :
  * Finding equivalent software
  * Where's CTRL-Alt-Del?
  * Using workspaces (a new concept for Windows users!)
  * How should I organise things (programs, docs, etc)
  * Advantages of separate home partition
  * What are symlinks? How to create/use them
  * How do I know what versions are installed?

=== Robin Catling ===

 * JVC-mini reloaded 13/02/08 [DONE]
 * Configure Dial up Modem 28/02/08 [DONE]
 * Backup Ubuntu using Partimage 20/03/08 [DONE] #12
 * Incremental Backups using Tar 27/03/08 [DONE]
 * Configure Firestarter firewall front-end 29/03/08 [DONE]
 * Create a separate home partition 01/04/08 [DONE]
 * Understand IP addresses 03/02/08 [DONE]
 * How-to: Switch to Firefox from IE 06/04/08 [DONE]
 * Image batch processing with Imagemagick		 * Linux/Ubuntu in academic/scientific work?
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'''Reviews'''

* XBMC

* Wine

* Amarok

* home/small business apps

* CAD applications

* Backup apps - do comparison?

* Security apps - do comparison?

* Windows games in Wine

* Audio apps (recording studio/creation) - do comparison?

* Linux ''native'' games

HowTos

Please make your How-To articles as detailed as possible and include screenshots.

Please email your How-To article to : [email protected]

Published How-tos

ISSUE 1

Install of Ubuntu 7.04 (Flavour of the month)

Robert Clipsham

p.08

Directory Structure

Ronnie Tucker

p.14

Myth TV

Ubuntu Myth TV Team

p.16

Scribus Part.1 Install/Page setup

Ronnie Tucker

p.19

Add/Remove Apps

Robert Clipsham

p.26

ISSUE 2

Ubuntu on the Mac Mini

Dark master3

p.09

Ubuntu for Grandma

Knightwise

p.12

Virtual Private Networking

Mark Pipkin

p.16

Scribus - Part 2 Adding Images

Ronnie Tucker

p.17

ISSUE 3

Stunning Ubuntu Desktop

Matt Hoy

p.07

Ubuntu for Ph otography

Shay Stephens

p.09

Scribus - Part 3 Formatting/Styles

Ronnie Tucker

p.12

ISSUE 4

Hosting Code on Launch pad

Chris Rowson

p.06

Keeping Kids Safe in Linux

Peter Durril

p.08

Scribus - Part 4 Colors

Ronnie Tucker

p.13

ISSUE 5

Report Bugs w / Launch pad

Matthew Revell

p.08

Edubuntu Glows

Chris Rowson

p.11

From VMware to VirtualBox

Luca De Marini

p.15

Learning Scribus - Part 5 Layers

Ronnie Tucker

p.20

ISSUE 6

Ubuntu Upgrade 7.04 to 7.10 (Flavour of the month)

Robert Clipsham

p.6

Photoshop plugins in GIMP

Luca De Marini

p.08

Samba Setup

Clinton Messer

p.11

Learning Scribus - Pt.6 Templates

Ronnie Tucker

p.14

ISSUE 7

Install Ubuntu Studio (Flavour of the month)

Robert Clipsham

p.6

Simply Install SSH

Rob Kerfia

p.08

Terminal On Your Desktop

Dimitar Boichev

p.10

Convert From Windows

Todd Millecam

p.11

Learning Scribus - Part 7 Links

Ronnie Tucker

p.13

ISSUE 8

Install Mythbuntu (Flavour of the month)

Robert Clipsham

p.6

Install Wubi

Jason Pratt

p.09

Christmas On Your Desktop

Andrew Min

p.11

Multi Boot Linux

LinuxLoop.com

p.13

Learning Scribus - Part 8 Export to PDF

Ronnie Tucker

p.16

ISSUE 9

Install OpenGEU (Flavour of the month)

Luca De Marini

p.6

Directory Server

Jesus Arteche

p.10

Ubuntu on an iBook

Stephen Bant

p.16

Installing OpenTTD

Jonny McCullagh

p.20

Server Series - Part.1

Daniel Lamb

p.22

ISSUE 10

Install Linux Mint (Flavour of the month)

Robert Clipsham

p.6

Compile from Source

Lojjik Braughler

p.08

Install and Use Tuxpaint

Niamh McCullagh

p.09

Rip a DVD with AcidRip

Jonny McCullagh

p.11

Server Series - Part 2

Daniel Lamb

p.13

ISSUE 11

Linux Mint vs Ubuntu (Flavour of the month)

Robert Clipsham

p.6

True Crypt on Ubuntu

Joe Berry

p.08

Ipod Classic and Amarok

Ronnie Tucker

p.12

Introduction to LaTeX

Matthew Holder

p.16

Server Series - Part 3

Daniel Lamb

p.18

ISSUE 12

- Deb Files

Andrew Min

p.08

- Server Series Pt 4

Daniel Lamb

p.11

- Ubuntu Disk Usage

Jonny McCullagh

p.13

- NEW Series - GIMP Part 1

Ronnie Tucker

p.16

ISSUE 13

Organise an Ubuntu Demo Day

Dianne Reuby

p.08

Nepalese Hardy Heron Party

Bibek Shrestha, Bikal KC, Jwalanta Shre

p.11

Server Series - Part 5: backups and webmin

Daniel Lamb

p.14

GIMP - Part 2: color correction

Ronnie Tucker

p.16

TV Feast For Ubuntu

Johnny McCullagh

p.20

Automatic Backup via Email

Stephen Bant

p.22

ISSUE 14

Create a Plug 'n' Play Zone

Roger Wheatley

p.08

Server Series - Part 6: Imap and SMTP

Daniel Lamb

p.12

GIMP - Part 3: Selection Tools

Ronnie Tucker

p.14

Put Photos On Your iPod

Jonny McCullagh

p.17

ISSUE 15

Separate Home Partition

Robin Catling

p.08

Server Series - Part 7: eGroupware

Daniel Lamb

p.13

GIMP - Part 4: Layers

Ronnie Tucker

p.15

GRUB 101: master boot records

Damon Rios

p.18

ISSUE 16

Create Your Own Ubuntu

Laszlo Noficzer

p.08

Server Series - Part 8: eGroupware Server

Daniel Lamb

p.12

GIMP - Part 5: Cropping

Ronnie Tucker

p.15

GNOME-Look Guide

David D Lowe

p.18

ISSUE 17

Program In C - Part 1

Elie De Brauwer

p.08

Connect To IRC

Chris Lucier

p.12

GIMP - Part 5: Cloning and Healing

Ronnie Tucker

p.16

Scan And Convert To PDF

Irv Rausch

p.19

ISSUE 18

PROGRAM IN C - PART 2

Elie De Brauwer

p.08

A SECURE NETWORK DRIVE

Darrin Auxier

p.12

USING GIMP - PART 7

Ronnie Tucker

p.14

INSTALL UBUNTU 8.10

Julian Saraceni

p.18

ISSUE 19

PROGRAM IN C - PART 3

Elie De Brauwer

p.08

CREATE A WIFI ACCESS POINT

Rob Kerfia

p.13

USING GIMP - PART 8

Ronnie Tucker

p.15

CREATE MOBILE MULTIMEDIA

Italo Maia

p.18

ISSUE 20

PROGRAM IN C - PART 4

Elie De Brauwer

p.08

WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 1

Brett Alton

p.13

BACKUP & SYNC YOUR MUSIC

Joe Berry

p.19

ISSUE 21

PROGRAM IN C - PART 5

Elie De Brauwer

p.08

WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 2

Brett Alton

p.11

CHANGE VIDEO ASPECT RATIO

Kurt De Smet

p.16

UBUNTU ISO TO BOOTABLE USB

Ronnie Tucker

p.20

ISSUE 22

PROGRAM IN C - PART 6

Elie De Brauwer

p.08

WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 3

Brett Alton

p.14

INSTALL CRUNCHEEE TO EEE PC

Ronnie Tucker

p.17

SPREAD UBUNTU

Grant Paton-Simpson

p.19

ISSUE 23

PROGRAM IN C - PART 7

Elie De Brauwer

p.08

WEB DEVELOPMENT - PART 4

Brett Alton

p.15

SPREAD UBUNTU - PART 2

Grant Paton-Simpson

p.19

ISSUE 24

Inkscape - Part 1

Yoga Sukma

p.08

PROGRAM IN C - PART 8

Elie De Brauwer

p.10

Spread Ubuntu - Part 3

Grant Paton-Simpson

p.13

Create A MAME Machine

Ronnie Tucker

p.16

ISSUE 25

Inkscape - Part 2

Yoga Sukma

p.08

Take A Ride With VirtualBox

Angelo Marcelo

p.09

Better Game Speed With X

Dimitar Boichev

p.11

ISSUE 26

Inkscape - Part 3

Yoga Sukma

p.07

Ubuntu As A Guest Machine

Iain McKeand

p.09

Apt-Cacher On Multiple PCs

Salvadesswaran Srinivasan

p.13

ISSUE 27

Program In Python - Part 1

Greg Walters

p.07

Inkscape - Part 4

Yoga Sukma

p.11

Scan Documents To PDF/DJVU

Dez

p.13

Associating A File-Type

Alex Cook

p.16

ISSUE 28

Program In Python - Part 2

Greg Walters

p.07

LAMP - Part 1

Richard Bosomworth

p.12

Networking Ubuntu PC's With SSHFS

Adam Hunt

p.15

Faster Internet With Squid

Alex Cook

p.17

Ideas for:

How-To's:

* install .deb/source

* BASH scripts

* Install/Configure Mythbuntu

* Id3 tagging

* Remote Desktops

* File/Print/Home server

* Network Windows and Ubuntu

* Video editing series

* Audio creation (recording studio) series

* Networking

* Connect Ubuntu to devices such as mobile phone/ipod

* Editing video camera footage (possible series?)

* Parental controls

* (if there is such a thing:) Linux equiv to Visual Basic series

* Remote audio (series?)

* How does recovery mode work?

Misc.

* Windows > Ubuntu (where Windows things are (closest equivalent) in Ubuntu)

* How to be an Ubuntu Developer

* How to be a software Developer

* Linux/Ubuntu in academic/scientific work?

Reviews

* XBMC

* Wine

* Amarok

* home/small business apps

* CAD applications

* Backup apps - do comparison?

* Security apps - do comparison?

* Windows games in Wine

* Audio apps (recording studio/creation) - do comparison?

* Linux native games

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