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How to Set the Default Browser on Ubuntu From the Command-Line

By • Sep 16th, 2009 • Filed under: Browsers, Linux Tips and Tricks, Open-Source, Ubuntu

My Ubuntu 9.04 “Jaunty” will soon explode with the growing number of web browsers I dump into it each day and punctually each newly installed web browser has this message when you run it the very first time run it; “Make me your default browser”. I just ignore the message cause I’m never really sure […]

Tweeting from the Command Line with Twidge

By • May 8th, 2009 • Filed under: Open-Source

Could Tweeting from the command-line be fun? Yep – if and only if you’ve got the right tool. Twidge, the open source microblogging client for Twitter, renders it simple and easy.

A comprehensive guide for Linux command-line users.

By • Mar 25th, 2008 • Filed under: Blog World, Extras

Unix ToolBox is a well made documentation of Unix/Linux/BSD commands and tasks for those who do not fear the command-line and want to get some extra tips. Each task or command is followed by an explanation that makes it easy for comprehension, unlike many other documents of this type. The document is divided into several […]

Switching Gnome On and Off from the Command Line

By • Feb 12th, 2008 • Filed under: Linux Tips and Tricks, Open-Source, Ubuntu

What happens when you’re Gnome Display Manager(GDM) crashes? It could happen when playing 3d games or when running an automation software or for some other reason. When it happen you’re keyboard and mouse could get blocked. If you can still get to the command line then the easiest way to affront this issue is restarting […]