Daily Archives: November 16, 2008

Installing Mac fonts on Ubuntu

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Installing Mac fonts on Ubuntu

If you’re switching from Mac to Linux (and hey, I’m sure it’ll be fashionable) then you’ll want to head to this page and find out how to grab the Mac fonts. Unless you really, really like FreeSans. Technorati Tags: Ubuntu, … Continue reading

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A simple way to locally backup your Google Docs

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A simple way to locally backup your Google Docs

One of the issues that I’ve always had with online document tools like Google Docs is that there’s a kind of lock-in going on. Once your documents are in there, there’s no easy way to get them out. However, that’s … Continue reading

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Installing Google Earth on Ubuntu 8.10

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Installing Google Earth on Ubuntu 8.10

Christer Edwards has an excellent blog post up on how to install Google Earth on the latest version of Ubuntu, 8.10. It’s a simple three-step process, and while I’m not a huge fan of Google Earth, I know that there’s … Continue reading

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How to update to OpenOffice 3.0 on Ubuntu 8.10

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How to update to OpenOffice 3.0 on Ubuntu 8.10

Despite only being released a few weeks ago, Ubuntu 8.10 (otherwise known as Intrepid Ibex) doesn't include the latest OpenOffice, 3.0. If you want to upgrade, here's what you have to do: Step 1: Add the repository, by going to … Continue reading

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Yet another reason why Windows Vista was a disaster area

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Yet another reason why Windows Vista was a disaster area

If, like me, you bought a Windows Vista upgrade on the day it was released you probably remember the feeling of vague nausea you experienced when you realised that your 18-month old hardware simply couldn’t run the operating system well … Continue reading

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