How to enable DVD playback in Ubuntu 12.10

Install fresh Ubuntu 12.10, many users have
experienced one of the most popular issues-how to play the DVD in Ubuntu. It is this question that we now turn.

So, to play a DVD, we need only one package-libdvdread4. Include it in the distribution Canonical can not because of possible problems with the license.

You can install the package using the Software Center Ubuntu (he's named as the Library for reading DVDs), or the old fashioned way-with the help of the terminal:

sudo apt-get install libdvdread4

After installing the package libdvdread4 you need to run a custom script is integrated into it. For this to terminate the following command:

sudo/usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/
install-css.sh

The script runs its course in a matter of seconds.

Then you can easily view any multimedia DVD in your favorite player.

Setting the icons from Ubuntu 13.04

For a long time Canonical promises new icons in Ubuntu, the first revelation hints at it appeared a year ago. And finally is the result, you can use the most. A set of icons My-humanity, which contains some new icons Ubuntu.

By My-humanity pack with icons Ubuntu 13.04-Magog64. Pack can download it here: gnome-look.org.

No system requirements (of course), the icons can be installed on any version of Ubuntu.
If you decide to install the pack My-humanity and have already downloaded it, there are very few. Just unzip the resulting archive to ~ /. Icons (if this folder does not exist-create), and then with your favorite tweaker activate the pack icons My-humanity.

I note that there is not all the icons from Ubuntu 13.04, many of them the author invented himself.

FULL DESKTOP SYSTEM FOR ANY ANDROID DUAL-CORE

If you have a dual-core Android smartphone then you have a complete operating system capable of running the Linux distribution Ubuntu. This is the moral behind the words of Canonical: a promise that the Motorola Atrix has not yet managed to maintain and which apparently will soon be created by Ubuntu and Canonical.

Now Ubuntu is able to run on dual-core smartphone and everything you need to have a multimedia desktop linux is, in addition to the smartphone that will provide computing power of CPU and RAM, a keyboard and a screen to display the screen. It is a customized version of Ubuntu and fit that allows you to make the most of the architectures and mobile allows you to have Android and Ubuntu running simultaneously, in order to exchange data and information between the two OSes, which means that we will be able to take advantage of the features of Android even if running Ubuntu, also we can use services such as Ubuntu TV, virtualization of Windows applications, applications for ARM architecture and full web browsers like
firefox and chrome.

The requirements are not entirely clear, however, seem to be necessary only one high-end Android smartphone, a dock, a hdmi cable for video output and a USB input. We'll find out all about this exciting project at MWC in Barcelona. More about http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android

The game engine Unity 4.0 was released with support for Linux

The release of the popular game engine Unity 4.0, which is built on the basis of many popular computer games. The most interesting improvements in the new version of the engine-Support for Linux (added after numerous requests and demands of users.)

At the moment, experimental support for Linux (developer preview), but the developers say the engine work in Unity Linux one of the most promising areas for development.
Unity engine output with support for Linux means very good news-games under Ubuntu will become even more! And you can expect not only the release of new games, but the adaptation of the old (the list of games on the Unity engine: unity3d.com ), because
developers will not be difficult to add support for Linux in their game.

It looks like in the near future, thanks to the
company Valve, engine Unity, and other factors, Linux will become one of the leading gaming platforms.

From already ported to Linux games on the engine Unity celebrated Rochard (pretty fun platformer).

Includes work NotifyOSD on the active monitor when working with multiple monitors

I recently purchased just two posh monitor, so there was a question about the optimization of Ubuntu with multiple monitors. The first problem I encountered-Display NotifyOSD.

All pop-up messages to appear on the primary monitor, which was not very convenient,
because focus on two monitors at once was difficult.

Problem Solving - NotifyOSD display on the active monitor (on the whereabouts of the active, at this time, the window).

So, first need to install dconf-tools:

sudo apt-get install dconf-tools

Then run dconf-editor, navigate to apps -> notifyosd and change "multihead-mode" to "dont-focus-follow" to "focus-follow".

That's it, now pop up a notification will be displayed on the monitor, which is active at the moment.

How to add / remove a user via a terminal in Ubuntu

Of this manual you will learn how to add / delete users in Ubuntu Linux. Also, I will explain how to add a user to "sudo", but be careful, because the users of this group can execute commands with root
privileges.

How to add a user

So, to add a new user in Ubuntu, use the following command:

sudo user add username

Instead of "username" enter the name of the new user.

Create a home directory for the new user:

sudo mkdir /home/username

Now create a password for the new user:

sudo passwd username

Set the correct permissions on the home folder ofthe new user:

sudo chow nusername /home/username sudo chgrp username /home/username

All, you can now use the system from under the new user.

Issuing the root-user rights

If you need to give root-rights to the new user, then use this command:

sudo adduser username sudo

How to delete a user

To delete a user, use the following two commands:

sudo userdel username sudo rm-r/home/username/

This will remove the user from the system, as well as his home folder.

This manual is suitable for any version of Ubuntu, Linux Mint, as well as almost any other distribution.

Pidgin 2.7.6, Fixes the certificate error on MSN

It is available a new version of Pidgin, the popular instant messaging software. This version mainly fixes certificate error when trying to connect to MSN.

Although you could solve in other ways, it is best to upgrade and have this latest version, In addition, another important change is support for multiple MSN accounts.

Anyway, I copy the complete list of version changes:

General:

• Included Microsoft Internet Authority 2010 and Microsoft Secure Server Authority 2010 intermediate CA certificates to Our bundle. This fixes the "Unable to validate certificate" error for omega.contacts.msn.com.

Pidgin:

• Avoid a use-after-free half race condition in the code (when There's an error reported by GStreamer).

AIM and ICQ:

• SSL option has-been changed to a tri-state menu with Choices for "Do not Use Encryption", "Use Encryption if Available", and "Require Encryption".


• Some possible ClientLogin Fix URL Issues Introduced in version 2.7.5.


• Do not show a ": Ok" connection Error when using ClientLogin.


• Cleaned Up Some Improved debug output for readability.

MSN:

• Added support for MSNP16, Including Multiple Points of Presence (MPOP) Which Allows Simultaneous multiple sign-ins.


• Extended Capabilities Added support (none implemented).


• Merged the work done on the Google SoC (major rewrite of SLP code)


• Reworked the data transfer architecture.


• Lots of little changes.


• Do not process DC zero-length messages.


• Fixed a bunch of memory leaks.


• Prevent a use-after-free condition.

XMPP:

• Avoid a double-free in the Google Relay (V/V) code.


• Avoid double error message when to failing to file transfer.


• Password-related information is printed out for SASL authentication P U R P L E _ U N S A F E _ D E B U G When the environment variable is set.


• Authentication Mechanisms Be dog now added by IU's or Some Other plugins work with. This is Outside the API/ABI rules!


• Fixed A Few printf ("% s", NULL) crashes for broken OSes.

Windows-Specific Changes:

• Build the Pidgin Theme Editor plugin (finally).


• Untarring (for themes) now works for non-ASCII destination paths.

The Maverick can install thanks to the work of the people of Getdeb.

In case you have not added the repository Getdeb, you should add it first by downloading the deb package

Then you can install Pidgin 2.7.6

Download theme Glazy Metacity

To install, extract the downloaded file, enter the folder you created and drag the item with the chosen color on the Appearance window.

Install LimeWire Pirate Edition Maverick

All will surely read that due to a court order from a court in New York, closed the service popular LimeWire file-sharing after a demand for several years by the RIAA, an umbrella organization composed them labels.

It seems that these people still do not understand how the Internet works, such measures enhance the resurgence of new applications, as good or even better than sanctions.
This is the case with LimeWire Pirate Edition, created from source (GPL) Limewire 5.6 beta and vastly improved since they have removed all units that had the program LimeWire servers, removed all advertising and as To make matters worse have been added for free use all the features that distinguished the Pro version



On the download page of your site can find the deb package for download from several servers.

Dolphin, GameCube Ubuntu 10.10

I take a break from my busy mind to show the emulator, perhaps, one of the consoles in history unnoticed, especially by the overwhelming dominance of its competitor, if so, see how to play Gamecube on GNU/Linux ( Ubuntu specifically).

Gamecube and I never got closer to it was at my friends playing Super Smash Bros. Melee , but I know his extensive catalog and many of the gems of games that went unnoticed, which is why I decided to embark on searching for an emulator to enjoy these games, all helped by a new more powerful notebook:).

To install Ubuntu you have to add the repository to your list, so this opens a terminal and type the following commands:

sudo add-apt-repository
ppa:glennric/dolphin-emu
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install
dolphin-emu

Once the installation head to Menu -> Games -> dolphin-emu

And the window that appears choose our favorite game and enjoy (like me) these games that we never had the opportunity to try.

The images speak louder than words:






For more information or know intalacion method in other OS or distro, enter the official website of the project.

That's it for this time, but mindful that once you fix some bug's video plugin follow PCSX2 emulating life.

Download theme polaris metacity

I really liked this theme Metacity, I'll use it for a while. To install you have to extract the downloaded file, enter the Polaris Pack folder, select the item to install and drag on the Appearance window.

I started by choosing the network version-squared.






Download polaris metacity theme

Download theme orta gnome

Theme has been updated Orta where interesting options have been added:

->> 3 different styles for the tabs.
->> New buttons Metacity.
->> 2 new panels.
->> 3 steps to the scroll bars.
->> Theme for Chromium.
->> Graphical installer and configurator.

Orta GNOME Theme


To install, extract the zip file, enter the folder you created and double click on the file OrtaConfigurator.sh. Select Run and will open the following window:



where we can navigate through the tabs to set the theme to install first save with the Save button and then go to General tab and click on the Install button.

Once installed we can apply it from System -> Preferences -> Appearance.

Ultrastar deluxe, interesting program for karaoke

If you were not selected to enter the Academy of American Idol you will always have the consolation of being able to use your old friend Linux to get you the desire without leaving home.

UltraStar Deluxe is a clone of the classic UltraStar has followed a parallel development to the implementation of which it arose. Major developments affecting its interface, renovated and elegant, and game modes.

The game goes the song along with the video (or a static image if available) and the target is hit trying to sing the correct tones. No need to have a special microphone to this, any model can serve as Ultrastar Deluxe is that does the analysis of your voice.



On the screen you see a series of bars, each corresponding to a syllable of the song, which will be positioned depending on the note that you must achieve. If you do, be illuminated completely. During the song will be some special notes that will win you extra points.



Up to six players can compete in UltraStar Deluxe, although you'll need a microphone for all of them and a computer with sufficient hardware. Party game mode is the same you can find on SingStar. The goal is to win in the different tests proposed in the program: sorrow, sings in the dark, until 5000, keeping in touch, and so on.

Installing on Ubuntu
I opened a terminal and wrote:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tobydox/ultrastardx

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install ultrastar-deluxe ultrastar-deluxe-songs

How to add songs?
The easiest way is to install the package ultrastar-deluxe-songs (which is included in the above command).

However, it's worth noting that UltraStar has a strong fan community. On the UltraStar Spain, is available wide range of songs, including covers and video clips, and then register for free, they can be downloaded.

Each song consists of a folder containing at least one text file (with the lyrics, tones and beats) and an audio file. May also contain a cover image of the album and the video without audio of the song.

Once downloaded the songs copy it to ~/.ultrastar/songs. If not exist, create the folder /.ultrastar/songs in your personal folder and try again.

To allow others to make use of songs, copy it to /usr/share/ultrastar/songs. To do this will require administrator permissions.

Download gnome theme future

To install, unzip the zip file, enter the folder you created and drag the tar.gz file in windows display. If you use Emerald as a window decorator theme same. In addition to the above link is a link to the wallpaper, package of icons and fonts used in capture.

Using your Android 3G to navigate Linux Ubuntu without root

Some time ago who was behind the 3G can use my mobile HTC Magic with Android to navigate with my laptop or my home team if a ADSL day I fail. Strangely I am one from those who have not opened the terminal, in my case is simply because it is not what I need and enough for me. So I do not have root access and I can do things according to (at least before I can not) ...
If you have a phone with the operating system Android and want to use the 3G connection You with Ubuntu Linux (such as version 10.04), You may be interested in the following tutorial.

Before you begin to just say that The next practice I made a HTC Magic with Android v1.6 and Linux Ubuntu 10.10 64bits and it works seamlessly connected to USB 2.0 (lower versions will not work).
Having said that we will begin installing applications from Market EasyTether Lite our mobile phones with Android.



Once installed we will download to your computer You with Ubuntu Linux Driver to work from authors site Mobile Stream. Click on the link for Ubuntu 10.04, i386 for 32 bit and amd64 for 64-Bit ...



Once you download our files. Deb only need to click and follow the installation process.
Now we have computers we are ready to Your phone connects via USB 2.0. We connect with one another and our back to our cell phones. Once in the open menu below where you will find all the applications and run EasyTether software ...



Select option (Ubuntu 4.10 + or Fedora 12 +) and continue with the (Next) ...



Check the box at the end of the text and continue with the (Next) ...



And we finish by pressing (Finish).


Now we go back to your computer, open the terminal and run the command ...

easytether connect

And you'll see something like this ...




Now open another terminal and run the command The following ...

sudo dhclient easytether0

And we'll see something like this ...


Now if we execute the command ...

ifconfig

We'll see how to create virtual devices and before we run DHCP allocate IP.

The following will run the Firefox browser from the File menu and uncheck Work Offline if You have it checked out, try to look and see how the invention working.
I have rented a flat rate data rely with a fixed price per month and perform tests speed to go to average 1.5 Mb to down and 1.3 Mb upstream is not bad for browsing, watch videos, receive mails network and use what we used to perform all.

Download gnome themes so x

New Themes gnome who is quite beautiful in the eyes of view, so as not to get bored looking at you need to change their glittering theme once a week.


Simply unzip the downloaded file will create a folder where there are three files with 4 themes Metacity
different for each distro (Debian, Ubuntu, Mint).


To install drag the desired file on display window.

how to remove password prompt keyring autologin

This is a common complaint: I wish eliminate the password prompt blessed at the beginning ... I enabled autologin for it,! Of course, many, like me, prefer have enabled auto-login but insists Network Manager to request a password to open the keyring and that this, in turn, opens the password used by wireless connection. Let us examine some possible solutions ...

The recommended alternative
1. Remove the password from the keyring us (Thus making us in far more Linux vulnerable). This is the worst of all alternatives and, unfortunately, the most extensive many forums and blogs. I do not recommend in any circumstances, but worth mentioning.

2. Using the same password for your login and keyring.

a. Install libpam: sudo apt-get install libpam-gnome-keyring

b. If you start GDM automatically (without log), edit / etc / pam.d / gdm-autologin. If You begin to need a GDM login, edit / etc / pam.d / gdm.

c. At the end of the file add the following:

auth optional try_first_pass pam_keyring.so optional session pam_keyring.so

3. Remove the Network Manager and connect to the Internet using the terminal. A This alternative would replace the decline in Network Manager with other network operators, like Wicd.

4. Activate the connection to all users. So, we prevent passwords Network Manager prompt when trying to connect to that network.

5. Turn off wifi after reboot. This might be a good alternative if you want to disable the wifi directly at startup. Remember that to enable you must right-click> Enable Network Manager wireless. After doing this, you will be able to connect to your wireless network without problem.


The best alternative (in my view)
1. Applications>> System>> Preferences>> Network Connections or right-click the Network applet Manager on the status bar GNOME> Edit Connections.

2. select the tab of your wireless network usually connect>> Edit.



3. Disable Auto Connect.

Request a password to come in early because the system will try to connect to wireless networks to be connected automatically marked. By disabling this option, You will avoid the constant calls for without keyring password "tweaking" your or reduce your system security.

The only drawback of this method is that to connect to this network you must do it manually. This however, no major complications: click on Network Manager and select the network you want to connect. It's easy!

how to completely remove network manager applet

Network Manager is a transmission system very good, but let's face it: many people hated him and wanted to kill Your computer form. Some people are more choose to replace it with Another excellent interface (Wicd) and the like "back to roots" and set everything in the manual. This post was written for honor, lovers of both terminals. :)

1. Uninstall Manager Network

sudo apt-get purge network-manager network-
manager-gnome

In case you do not want to replace the Network Manager GUI other network management as follows:

2. Configure network manually

sudo gedit /etc/network/interfaces

Enter these 2 lines at the end of file

auto eth0
IFACE eth0 inet dhcp

This gives a "high" wired network connection using DHCP. If you want using static IP:

auto eth0
IFACE eth0 inet static
address 192.168.0.2 # IP you want to assign
netmask 255.255.255.0 # netmask
broadcast 192.168.0.125 # broadcast address
gateway 192.168.0.1 # IP gateway

To configure DNS servers:

sudo gedit / etc / resolv.conf

Added to the beginning of the file, two lines of your DNS Primary and secondary:

nameserver 68.78.96.124
nameserver 68.174.96.125

how to make the network manager does not ask for a password to connect to the internet

I think many of you must be tired enter your password each time they are sacred connect to the Internet. For me, it is safety measure. For most men only disturbing. Unlike other mini-institutions suggested we remove it from the keyring (Thus making us in far more Linux vulnerable), are here only to avoid demand password to connect to the Internet, other things considered the same.

Many, like me, prefer automatic login activated, so the "keyring" we do not opened at the beginning and every time we try to connect to the Internet, Network Manager we ask for a password to open keyring and this, in turn, open password used by a wireless connection. Fortunately, there are easy ways to overcome this problem.


Step by step
Open Applications>> System>> Preferences>> Network Connections.

Then, go to the tab where the listed your Internet connection. In my case, it is a wireless connection, so I had to go to each tab. Select the connection you use and click the Edit button.



You will see a dialog box. Down everything, activate the option that says Available for all users.



Finally, click the Apply button. You will see a window asking for password You PolicyKit (last). Enter your password click authentication and ready.



This method is better than the others (very popular on the web) and that instead of opening our keyring (which stores all the passwords you), when we want to do something other "banned" the system will continue We ask for a password (for example, to installing programs, etc.). In fact, even "You can see the password used by your wireless connection without first entering a password for your keyring. However, they will be able to connect to the Internet without a Network Manager (Network Manager) will ask your password.