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Why and How to Defragment Linux hard Drive?

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Wed, 11/26/2008 - 22:02

Do you see your Linux system running slow? The one reason could be the fragmentation in the hard disk.


 

The Multimedia Hard Disk Meets Ease-of-Use in the LaCinema Rugge...

Topix - Linux  Mon, 11/17/2008 - 18:21

" LaCie announced today the LaCinema Rugged, the latest generation in multimedia products to provide high quality movie viewing with the compact and acclaimed reliability of LaCie's trusted mobile enclosure.


 

Clone your Ubuntu installation onto a new hard disk

Ubuntu-News.net  Fri, 11/14/2008 - 11:00

Cloning Ubuntu to another hard disk is easy. In fact, Ubuntu provides tools to clone the entire hard disk -- including the Windows partition, if there's one on there.

This is the kind of fundamental task that Linux excels at, in fact.


 

Clone your Ubuntu installation onto a new hard disk

Topix - Linux  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 10:22

By Keir Thomas on November 13, 2008 Share Comments Just upgraded your system with a shiny new hard disk and want to make it your new book disk? Cloning Ubuntu to another hard disk is easy.


 

The Pain-Free Guide to Switching Linux Distros

Linux Today  Mon, 11/10/2008 - 08:03

TechRadar: "Switching to a different distro means formatting at least part of your hard disk and starting again with configuration of your system.

It could also wipe out all of your personal files, depending on how your disk is partitioned."


 

9 tips for Ubuntu notebook users

Ubuntu-News.net  Wed, 10/22/2008 - 14:09

Here are some tips for Ubuntu users who use notebook computers, including how to sync files effortlessly between a laptop and desktop, how to switch CPU speeds on the fly from the desktop, how to power-save your hard disk, and more.


 

Dell Mini 9 Shows Only Half The Hard Disk Size

Topix - Linux  Wed, 10/22/2008 - 13:57

Dell has admitted to a minor hardware error in which some Dell Mini 9 models, may only show a hard disk size of 4GB.


 

Manage PDF Documents with gPapers

Linux Today  Tue, 10/21/2008 - 19:01

Linux Pro Magazine: "If you struggle to keep tabs on PDF documents scattered all over your hard disk, then the gPapers tool can come in rather handy.

Described as "iTunes for PDFs", this Gnome-based application sports a few clever features that can help you to manage PDF documents with consummate ease."


 

Parted Magic 3.1 Offers Hard Disk Install Method

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Mon, 10/20/2008 - 07:14

Version 4.0 will be largely based on Slackware Linux!


 

8 Ways to Maintain a Clean, Lean Ubuntu Machine

Linux Today  Wed, 10/08/2008 - 02:31

Make Tech Easier: "Once in a while, you may want to do some maintenance on your Ubuntu machine and clean up unnecessary files that are chunking up large storage space in your hard disk.

Here are 8 ways that you can use to clean up your Ubuntu:"