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Remaster and Customize Ubuntu Linux LiveCD with Reconstructor

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Reconstructor is an application that can create a customized Linux LiveCD distribution based on Ubuntu. Reconstructor allows you to do extensive customization by changing the splash screen, boot screen, sounds effect, wallpaper, softwares and various other settings.

You can easily build a personalised LiveCD by including softwares that does not normally come with Ubuntu distributions. For example, Reconstructor can give you the power of creating ‘Media-centric LiveCD’ with proprietary codecs that can play various media formats or a LiveCD that concentrates on a specific purpose or functionality like Games or Desktop Publishing, complete with topic-related applications.

You can easily create CD for presentational purposes by rebranding Ubuntu splash screen and logo to your liking. If your company involved in Open Source Business and would like to distribute your presentation material in various format (documents, video files, audio files) then It is nice to have a fully customized LiveCD handy with your company logo and theme.

Reconstructor is an open source software written in python, you can find support for Reconstructor from ##reconstructor at irc.freenode.net

You can download Reconstructor at : http://reconstructor.aperantis.com

[tags]ubuntu,livecd,reconstructor,linux,edgy eft, linux mint[/tags]

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Secure your computer from viruses and other threats

GNU/Linux users are blessed with a system that is not vulnerable to virus threats present in Windows operating system. This is because computer viruses can disrupt your computing experience by affecting your computer speed and performance.

Some computer viruses present more threats than others, these viruses target your document files and infect them, spreading to other system in the process. The virus may destroy your document files afterwards by making them unusable for later usage.

Users of Windows operating system might need extra protection by investing in installing anti-virus software to better protect their files from the threats of malicious programs and viruses. For those who wants to be better protected, can get Norton 2007 download on the internet.

You might also want to shield your computer by installing Personal Firewall from unintended network access that might compromise your system. Computers that is not protected by firewalls are vulnerable to network attacks and exploitations.

Modern personal firewall has customizable feature that can allow users to select a list of applications that are allowed to access the internet. A rule of thumb, do not allow any application to access internet unless necessary (like Windows Media Player)

As a summary, personal computer security is not a subject to be taken lightly. You are advised to backup your data frequently and exercise caution when downloading executable programs from the internet.

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Linux Mint 2.1 – Bea has been released

Linux Mint project has made its latest release, 2.1 ‘Bea’ available right before Christmas.

Linux Mint is a distribution based on the latest release of Ubuntu Linux with extra non-free component such as multimedia codecs (for playing real,quicktime, mp3, windows media videos and flash plugins).

The latest release includes OpenOffice 2.1 and new artwork, replacing the one taken from Ubuntu Edgy Eft.

Additionally, Linux Mint also includes mintWifi, which help users connect to wireless network for the first time without having to rely on initial internet connection (to download drivers/howto/cabextract/etc).

Who Should use Linux Mint?

Linux Mint is ideal for those who want to use an easy Linux desktop operating system that can play proprietary multimedia files out from the box (aac,mp3,real media, 3gp, quicktime) without much hassle.

The current release Linux Mint is derived from Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft and is compatible with Edgy Eft repositories.

[tags]ubuntu,edgy eft,linux,debian,mint,open source[/tags]

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Winefish – GTK+ based LaTeX Editor for Linux

Winefish is a GTK+ LaTeX editor intended for experienced users. Unlike Lyx, Winefish emphasis on preparing documents using purely LaTeX input without bloated features offered by competing applications. Winefish is also useful to those who are just started to learn LaTeX command.

In keeping with LaTeX theme of wanting users to concentrate on writing the actual document instead of their looks, Winefish has no preview or WYSIWYG feature.

LaTeX is handy for preparing professionally written documents, it features autocompletion support, autotext, syntax highlighting, custom search and replace pattern support, shortcuts and function reference browser for LaTeX packages. Additionally LaTeX also feature spell checker and template support for quick template generators.

All these features make Winefish is preferable for newbies and experience users in preparing professionally looking documents using LaTeX.

Where can I get Winefish
Winefish is available from Ubuntu, Fedora Core and OpenSUSE repositories or it can be downloaded from its project website : http://winefish.berlios.de/

[tags]latex,tex,winefish,lyx,linux,ubuntu[/tags]

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Howto Convert FLV (Youtube, Google Video) files to AVI in Linux

This howto will show you the shortest way to convert flv (flash video) files to AVI using open source mencoder. To perform the conversion, you just need to type :

mencoder -oac copy -ovc lavc -o video.avi video.flv

What is FLV files?
FLV (flash video files) is a format for delivering video through the internet, it is currently being use by the popular Youtube video sharing service and Google Video. It is possible to obtain this file by using other open source tools such as youtube-dl or from an online youtube downloader VideoDL.org

You can convert the FLV files into other format too. In order to do that, make sure you have all the necessary codecs to perform the conversion. If you’re in doubt, install w32codecs, add this line in your repository to enable w32codecs installation (assuming you use Ubuntu Edgy Eft).


deb http://packages.freecontrib.org/ubuntu/plf/ edgy free non-free
deb-src http://packages.freecontrib.org/ubuntu/plf/ edgy free non-free

Now you can use Linux as to do your video encoding stuff without much hassle.
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[tags]linux, mencoder,flv,youtube,ubuntu,flash,encoding,ripping[/tags]

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Mypapit GNU Linux comments are off

I’d like to announce that I’ve switched off the comments box for mypapit gnu/linux blog until further notice, You can use the contact form if you wish to send me feedbacks on any of my posts. Sorry for the inconveniences caused.

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