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Use GPRS phone as modem in Linux
Apr 14th
Ever wanted to use your GPRS enabled phone as a modem in Linux? After searching in vain, you thought you cannot do it, but it’s not the case. You indeed can use your phone as a modem in Linux, that too very easily. Here I will guide you step by step as to configure your phone & then use it as a modem in Linux. This guide applies to most of the Linux distro’s like Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSUSE etc.
Linux Format – Free download only for 24 hours
Mar 4th
Everybody loves Freebies. Here is one for you especially the Linux Aficionados. While browsing, I got to this wonderful page which is giving you the latest free electronic copy of Linux Format. There is absolutely no catch. Just go the website & click on the link, which will forward you to the torrent download link. It’s a time limited offer i.e. only valid for today. Get it today before midnight.
If you don’t have any torrent client, get utorrent.
Fedora 11 Alpha Review
Feb 14th
Fedora 11 Alpha was finally made available to public last week after the release got delayed by 2 days. On paper, Fedora 11 brings out lot of enhancements over the previous Fedora 10. I used Fedora 11 Alpha for a week and here is my small quick review of the Alpha.
EnvyNG – Install Graphic Drivers in Ubuntu/Debian in a jiffy
Dec 13th
Hunting for hardware drivers is a cumbersome task. You first have to note down the exact model no of the hardware, next you have to navigate through the manufacturer’s website which is riddled with a complex layout and finally you get to download the driver. To add to your worry, if you download the incorrect drivers for your hardware it will create more problems than good, not to forget you will end up wasting precious bandwidth and time. Now you would plead if there is any software, which could download the required updated drivers for your hardware and install them automatically while you relax a cup of coffee. Fret not; your wish will be met by simple software named EnvyNG.
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