If you like to update your Ubuntu AMD Catalyst™ Proprietary Display Drivers to the latest release, or would like to try the latest AMD Catalyst™ BETA Drivers, this application is for you.
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The Fan Club – Ubuntu AMD Catalyst install
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How To Install Cinnamon Desktop On Fedora 18
February 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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How To Install Cinnamon Desktop On Fedora 18
This tutorial shows how you can install Linux Mint’s Cinnamon desktop on Fedora 18. Since it has now been included in the repositories this can now be done quite quickly. Fedora’s default desktop at the moment is GNOME 3.
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GIMP 2.8.4 Released, Install It In Ubuntu
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
GIMP 2.8.4 has been released yesterday, bringing some important bug fixes. This is the stable GIMP branch and no new features will be added in the 2.8.x releases, only bug fixes.
How To Install KDE 4.10 in Kubuntu 12.10
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s announcement — or today, depending where you are — of the availability of KDE 4.10, the software compilation has already been packaged by the hard working Kubuntu team over at Blue Systems. This should come as a surprise to no one, as the Kubuntu team has a healthy track record of bringing packages to backports as soon as possible. Are you using Kubuntu but haven’t seen your update yet? You might not have the backports repository enabled. Simply follow these steps to install it to your system an join the bleeding edge..
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Acer Iconia Tab A700 Android 4.2.1 CyanogenMod 10.1 Nigthly build now available [How to install]
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The CyanogenMod team has recently released a good treat for owners of Acer Iconia Tab A700. The nightly build of CyanogenMod 10.1 that is based on Android 4.2.1 firmware has been made available for those who are willing to take the risk of manually flashing an unofficial ROM into their devices.
This installation guide makes use of the popular recovery tool known to many are ClockworkMod Recovery. It needs to be downloaded and installed into the Iconia Tab A700 to replace the stock recovery console. The entire installation process will revolve around the use of this tool so it is imperative to install it prior to taking the first step of this tutorial. We have prepared a set of reminders and pre-requisites so make sure you read them, too.
Reminders
- The CyanogenMod 10.1 nightly build based on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is an unofficial ROM. Flashing it into your device will void your warranty and there are some risks involved. Flash at your own risk.
- All your important data should be backed up before the installation to make sure you can retain them in case things happen during the process.
- Make sure all necessary USB drivers are installed in your computer so there will be a good connection between your tablet and computer.
Pre-requisites
- Your device should be rooted in order to make the process successful. We have prepared a guide on how to root an Android device, visit this link.
- The ClockworkMod Recovery tool should be installed in your device. [Guide]
- Your Iconia Tab should, at least, have 80% battery. This is to avoid interruptions during the installation process.
- The USB Debugging option should be enabled in your device to make sure there is a good connection between your computer and tablet.
Step-by-step Procedure
Step 1: Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB data cable while it is still on. Make sure it is properly detected by your machine so transferring of files will not be a problem.
Step 2: Download these packages and save them directly into the root directory of your tablet’s internal memory: CM10.1 Android 4.2.1 nightly build ROM and Google Apps.
Note: You can actually save these packages into your computer then transfer it to your device later. But it depends on you which one is more comfortable.
Step 3: Switch your tablet off and disconnect it from your computer in preparation for the flashing procedure.
Step 4: Boot your device into Bootloader Mode: press and hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons. From there, follow on-screen instructions to proceed to the Recovery Mode.
Step 5: Take a Nandroid backup of your current ROM so you can just revert back if you don’t like this ROM: Backup and Restore => Backup.
Step 6: Now perform a full data wipe: Wipe Data/Factory Reset => Yes. Then, go back to main menu.
Step 7: You are now ready to flash CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM for your Acer Iconia Tab: Install zip from SD Card => Choose zip from SD Card. Navigate through the root directory of your device’s internal memory and choose CM10.1 package. Wait until CWM Recovery brings you back to the main menu.
Step 8: Repeat step 7 but this time choose Google Apps package you saved in the same directory. Wait until installation is done and you’re being brought back to the main menu.
Step 9: Choose +++++Go Back+++++ and then Reboot System Now.
The first time you reboot your device after you installed a new ROM will be longer than usual. So, be patient and wait until your device comes on.
Disclaimer: This tutorial is for reference purpose only and does not cover any warranty claims. You can neither blame The Droid Guy nor developers behind the development of the ROMs and mods used in this guide if you brick your device along the process. Only users with basic flashing knowledge are advised to follow the above steps.
How to Manually Install Official Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Samsung reportedly started rolling out the much anticipated Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with build JZO54K for the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 today. In a report published by Sam Mobile, it is shown that the roll out started in Spain. It is expected that other regions including the U.S. and the rest of Europe will receive the same update in the following days or weeks. However, users who may not be able to sit tight and wait for the official rollout may now update their device manually, although there are some risks involved.
We have prepared a step-by-step guide for you to follow. This will walk you through successfully installing official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean I9100XWLS8 on your Galaxy S2 with model number GT-I9100. Be sure to check reminders and requirements we prepared to help you with the flashing of this ROM.
Official Firmware Details
Android Version: 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
PDA: I9100XWLS8
CSC: I9100FOPLS3
MODEM: I9100XXLS8
Changelist: 816988
Build Date: 14 January 2013
Reminders
- The Android 4.1.2 JB update with build JZO54K is intended for Galaxy S2 model GT-I9100 only. Make sure you check the model number by going to Settings => About phone before you decide to follow the steps below. Please be advised that flashing this ROM to other models may brick your device.
- You should backup all your important data so you can always retain them in case bad things happen during the flashing.
- It is recommended you fully-charge your phone before the process, or leave, at least, 80% battery.
- Make sure you have installed all necessary driver so your phone can be detected properly by your computer.
- Since it is an official build, all access to custom ROMs including CyanogenMod and AOKP will be lost after the installation.
- You will also lose root access and ClockworkMod Recovery tool will be uninstalled.
Requirements
- Your phone should be rooted because manual installation of ROMs, even if they are official builds, requires root access.
- The ClockworkMod Recovery tool should have already been installed in your device. If you haven’t done so, you must at this stage.
- Enable USB Debugging.
- You must download and extract these files: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean I9100XWLS8 and Odin application.
Instructions
Step 1: Go to the directory where you have extracted contents of Odin package you have downloaded a while back. There should a single file in there, right-click on it and choose “Run as Administrator” option.
Step 2: Turn your Samsung Galaxy S2 off and boot it into Download Mode. Press and hold POWER DOWN and HOME buttons while tapping on the POWER button until Samsung logo appears on the screen.
Step 3: Using the original USB data cable, connect your phone to the computer. If there is a good connection established between them, one of ID:COM boxes on Odin UI turn yellow. Otherwise, try a different USB port until you establish a good connection. This step could be time-consuming and sometime it would boil down to reinstallation of USB drivers.
Step 4: You must first check if there is a “.pit” file that comes with the official Jelly Bean package. So, navigate through the directory where you’ve extracted the files. If you can find the pit file, load it. Otherwise, just close the window and proceed to next step.
Step 5: Under the “Option” section on Odin UI, check options Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time. Assuming there is a pit file that comes with this package, you are required to check Re-Partition option, too. Otherwise, leave it unchecked.
Step 6: Click PDA button and load the “.tar.md5″ file from the same directory you extracted contents of the official firmware.
Step 7: Click PHONE button and load ‘MODEM’ file.
Step 8: Click CSC button and find file with ‘CSC’ in its file name and load it.
Step 9: Assuming you have loaded all files correctly (and have double-checked it), you are ready to begin flashing. Click on START button.
Step 10: Wait and never interrupt while the flashing process is underway. Wait until Odin displays “Pass” message and your phone was automatically rebooted before you disconnect it from the computer and use it.
To verify if the installation was successful, go to Settings => About phone. You should see Android 4.1.2 as the OS and JZO54K as its build.
Install ROSA Launcher on Fedora 18 KDE
January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This article shows how to install and use it in place of the Kickoff Menu, the default menu style on Fedora 18 KDE (Spherical Cow).
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How to install the MATE and Cinnamon desktops on Fedora 18
January 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Fedora 18 was released today, and among the promised new features are alternatives to the GNOME desktop in the form of MATE and Cinnamon. Fedora users who dislike the latest versions of GNOME may be disappointed to learn that it’s still the only desktop environment that is installed by default—MATE and Cinnamon have to be installed separately.These alternative desktop environments could already be installed through the command line on Fedora 17. Promising support for both MATE and Cinnamon in official release notes and press announcements might have led some to hope that the interfaces would be included right up front. But with the full install DVDs going up to 4.4GB and MATE alone adding another 104MB, Fedora maintainers decided not to bulk up that download any further.Thus, you still have to do some extra work to get an alternative to GNOME. Here’s how to do it.
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How To Install A Streaming Audio Server With Icecast 2.3.3 On CentOS 6.3 x86_64 Linux
January 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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How To Install A Streaming Audio Server With Icecast 2.3.3 On CentOS 6.3 x86_64 Linux
This tutorial explains creating your own streaming audio server with Icecast (OGG/MP3). Icecast was designed to stream any audio file if a appropiate streaming client is available. For OGG/Vorbis you can use ices and for MP3 icegenerator. Here is a small tutorial how to set up Icecast for streaming OGG/Vorbis and MP3.
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How To Install Percona Server 5.5 On Ubuntu 12.10
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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How To Install Percona Server 5.5 On Ubuntu 12.10
Percona Server is a drop-in replacement for MySQL. It offers more performance and scalability than the default MySQL server coming with your Linux distribution, while it uses the same init scripts and command line tools which makes it easy to use. This tutorial explains how to install Percona Server 5.5 on Ubuntu 12.10.
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Install Openldap From Source And Configure Multi-Master Replication
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Install Openldap From Source And Configure Multi-Master Replication
Going forward to my previous document on setting up a Qmail Server with Openldap, I am now sharing a doc on how we can set up an Openldap in multi-master replication mode. So If you want more than one ldap-server for redundancy here we go.
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How to install Android 4.2.1 JB Slim Bean Beta 1 ROM on Nexus 7 3G
December 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Slim Bean Beta 1 custom ROM based on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean has recently been released for ASUS Google Nexus 7 3G. Earlier last week, it also received a good treatment from another developer group as the official CyanogenMod 10.1 Jelly Bean-based ROM was released. While these two ROMs come with a lot of cool features, the main difference is the size. Slim Bean ROMs are well-customized and repackaged to be smaller in file size but faster in performance.
Slim Bean ROMs have always been receiving good feedbacks from people who take the risk of flashing unofficial firmware into their devices. This build, albeit nightly, is already stable. However, developers behind this awesome ROM warn there could be other components and features that won’t work. So, they ask for active participation from users to report anything unusual while running this firmware. Now, for those who want to try it out, here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Android 4.2.1 JB Slim Bean Beta 1 ROM on Nexus 7 3G.
Pre-requisites
- Make a backup of all of your data including contacts, SMS messages, files, videos, etc… Here is our guide on how to backup data on any Android device. [link here]
- Verify that your device’s bootloader was unlocked and that it has been rooted with Clockworkmod Recovery installed. Here’s our guide on how to root your device and install CWM recovery.
- Check if you have sufficient battery left. At least, 85% of battery is required to make sure your device won’t power out during the process. There is a high possibility that your Nexus 7 3G will be bricked if the process is interrupted.
- Enable USB Debugging in your device and check if all necessary drivers are installed in your computer. You can download USB drivers from here.
Disclaimer: You can neither blame The Droid Guy nor developers of ROMs and mods presented and used in this tutorial. It’s on you if you continue installing this Slim Bean build for Nexus 7. Instructions provided here are meant for informational purposes only and do not cover any warranty claims.
Files to Download
You will need to save these packages into your computer as you will be copying them into your device later.
Step-by-step Tutorial
Step 1: Connect your Nexus 7 3G to your computers using the USB data cable and copy Slim Bean Beta 1 ROM and Google Apps packages into the root directory of your device’s internal memory. Make sure you never save them in any folder as they will become undetectable by ClockworkMod Recovery. Once you’re finished copying them, you can disconnect your device from your computer.
Step 2: Turn your device off and reboot to recovery mode. You can do this by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons together until the display turns on. Volume keys are used to navigate while the Power button is used to select options in recovery mode. Do this step over and over in case your device boots in normal mode.
Step 3: In case things go bad during the process, you need to take a Nandroid Backup of the current ROM in your device so you can install it later. Select Backup and Restore in the recovery mode, then Backup. After which, you need to return to the main menu to continue the installation.
Step 4: Choose Wipe Data/Factory Reset to clean out all data. Don’t forget to confirm your action. This process may take a minute or more to complete depending on many data are to be wiped out.
Step 5: Now, choose Install Zip from SD Card followed by Choose Zip from SD card. You need to browse through the root directory of your SD card where you saved both Slim Bean ROM and Google Apps. You need to install the Slim Bean ROM first so choose that. After the installation, repeat this step once again and this time around, choose Google Apps package.
Step 6: Once the installation of both packages is done, return to the main menu and choose Reboot System Now. The first boot after the process may take a little longer than the normal booting time but you need to be patient and leave your device alone until it is fully active.
Congratulations! You are now running Slim Bean ROM based on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS for Asus Google Nexus 7. Let us know by leaving comments below if this tutorial helped you.
[source: XDA Developers]
