Run Windows software on linux

            Today there are 10 times more number of updates of linux and each update removes bugs and provides better experience for linux geeks , while windows just provide usual themes and decorative updates with new proximity of virus attacks and then anti-virus which is not cheap .
              Linux which is considered a difficult OS to handle , just because new users running linux cant find their favorite or used to programs at correct place ,thats because linux has many many alternatives with many many features than windows can possess and that too free ! Here is the tutorial which will help you in making windows programs run in Linux be it ubuntu or kubuntu or any linux OS :
             Its even possible to run all most of the Windows software from Linux native using Wine or one of the many virtualization tools such as VMWare.Mostly these six tools are famous Wine , VirtualBox , Qemu , Bochs , rdesktop , Xen and widely used .When switching from Windows to a more secured Linux operating system where there is no virus , just small bugs you may come up with many difficulties but with these tools you can run virtual PC on most of the Operating Systems especially the open source !
                    There are many new developments regarding how to apply Wine to run Windows programs on Linux , Wine , for those who don't know is a Free Tool for running Windows Programs in Linux and is available for free download from the project website .In some cases, you do still need Windows installed on the same machine .

Example:

• Check to see that the WINE program is installed . Check by typing the command locate wine [You should see a list of files with WINE]
• Be sure you have properly mounted your Windows drive.
• Edit the file /etc/wine.conf by changing the line under [Drive C] to read exactly: Path=/mnt/win
• Save the edited wine.conf file and then make sure you also copy the file user.dat to your Windows directory c:/windows/profiles/
•  If you plan on running a game or other program that uses your midi then Linux midi-sequencer needs to be installed
• Now type cd "/mnt/win/Program Files/Accessories then type wine ./calc.exe
• This will run Windows Calculator on your Linux! You can run many such other programs by using similar commands, adjusting directory names and file names as needed.

Note:  WINE is a very good simple emulator for free but it cant give exact replica or windows programs , like you wont be able to run Microsoft Office or gtalk .
For commercial software that allows this VMWare and Win4Lin is recommended.

For more such info , check Wine site

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Linux still is hated OS in the world

        Linux , one of the advanced OS known ,which is especially for advanced users and mainly for web-hosting is still the most hated OS . I dont agree and i dont say this ,but this is what i got after some googling and binging Linux Blog
Check this pic below
here , by just searching LINUX BLOG , the top result shown after googling is



Linux Hater's Blog
I know a lot of you freetards out there dream of jobs where you can work on Linux, write code for Linux, and pen flowery blog posts that make it up on ...
linuxhaters.blogspot.com/ - Cached - Similar - Filter

and after checking this blog , i was surprised to see PR5 ,which means this is heavily backlinked blog which has the title
Linux Hater's Blog
We hate Linux. And you should too.

while the second result shows

The Linux Blog
Filed under: The Linux Blog News — TheLinuxBlog.com at 11:45 am on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Best iPhone Error Message Ever. Not Linux related at all but ...
Linux Hardware - Linux Software - October 2007 - General Linux
www.thelinuxblog.com/ - Cached - Similar - Filter

both are not Official Blogs

And then after binging ,


 1st result
 linux-blog.org
PR5 , but its just another not OFFICIAL

2nd result
Yet Another Linux Blog ,PR2
linux.wordpress.com

and 3rd result is funny , its the same
Linux Haters Blog , which is googles top result !

Even i am Linux + Windows user ,
i hope Google and Bing will make sure search results are enhanced and add up official blog if it exists
LOL

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Order free Kubuntu 9.04 CD

What is Kubuntu?

Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly operating system based on the K Desktop Environment and on the award winning Ubuntu operating system.

Similarly to ubuntu , is kubuntu <9.04> with a little bit of difference in operations
You can get ubuntu easily
Earlier all versions of linux were shipped freely all over globe but due to huge orders they had stopped shipping free ,all except Ubuntu , but now again they have started free distribution of CD'z for Kubuntu
Follow these steps :
Go to http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
There you will see two options :

1. Buy on CD or DVD - Buy a CD or DVD with Ubuntu, Edubuntu or Kubuntu, or a large number of CDs from a distributor near you. If you are in North America you can get Ubuntu and Kubuntu on DVD from Amazon.com.
2. Request a free CD- Request a free Ubuntu, Edubuntu or Kubuntu CD from Canonical Delivery typically takes 6-10 weeks.Use each CD as many times as you like - you are free to use it on as many computers as you wish and to pass on to others

Choose any option , i preferred 2nd one ,and follow instruction of getting KUBUNTU , same as that of getting UBUNTU , see this link http://qwertyweb.blogspot.com/2009/07/order-free-cd-of-ubuntu-904-no-shipping.html

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Order free CD of Ubuntu 9.04 (no shipping charges)

Here's a chance you may never want to miss out !

You can order free CD'z on ubuntu (Jaunty Jackalope) 9.04 , an open source Operating system , software linked with LINUX

• Just go to http://www.ubuntu.com/
• You will see on left side of webpage a link on Get Ubuntu
• There you will see 3 options

1. Download now - Download the Ubuntu, Edubuntu or Kubuntu CD installer to your computer now. Please note: the CD Installer is nearly 700M. If you don't have a fast internet connection you may want to consider requesting a CD.
2. Buy on CD or DVD - Buy a CD or DVD with Ubuntu or Kubuntu CD, or a large number of CDs from a distributor near you. If you are in North America you can get Ubuntu and Kubuntu on DVD from Amazon.com.
3. Request a free CD - Request a free Ubuntu, Edubuntu or Kubuntu CD from Canonical. Delivery typically takes 6-10 weeks

Now you are free to go through any option , Best would be to Request , there you will again have two choices of Requestiong ,coz there are two types of softwares

1. Ubuntu Desktop edition
2. Ubuntu Server edition

For that you need to register at www.launchpad.net
and log in to get the CD

I had ordered both of them ,and got it within 3 weeks of free delivery along with 4 stickers of Ubuntu , you can see in the pic
And yes ,there is no catch in these , as Ubuntu runs through donation and there are loads of features which even Windows and Apple still do not have , the main feature is that there is not a single virus invented on ubuntu ,and you wont have to worry about installing any anti-virus or any such security stuff for which you will need to pay bucks .
Dont worry ,you will not require to pay any shipping charges or any TAX ,you will get Courier without fail ,if you apply for request to any one of the CD ,but if you apply for 2 ,then cant say ,because my friend was not approved for request coz he requested 2 ,but i was ! i think better if you order just one ,the Desktop one ! Any one can order this CD ,in any country just you need to give your address , thats all ,you dont even need to give your phone nos ! So order it NOW !

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Download TORRENT files right through Firefox browser addon without any software

Great news for people who loves downloading through torrents !

Now you can download huge torrents without uploading !!
originally with torrent software like bittorrent ,vuze ,utorrent ; the torrnt you download is not only downloaded by you ; its downloaded by other people as group sharing and your torrent software uploads some amount of data of your downloading torrent ,thus making shot in bandwidth of your home internet connection , reduction more speed and that makes you wonder why lots of time is required for that
If you are a Firefox user , download an addon called FIRETORRENT , so that when you click on downloading a torrent file ,it doesnt need any software and the main file starts downloading automatically !! It works with any OS ,limux ,windows ,mac you can see that in Downloads window in firefox , you can even pause it ! and resume it anytime ,whatmore ! when you download through torrent software ,it consumes lots of RAM on your pc making it lil bit slow ! this takes only firefox process
You can download with max speed upto 100 or 150 kbps with torrrent software for people with internet speed upto 2mbps ,but right after adding this addon ,the file starts downloading with 200kbps zapping speed !! ,but if you want to surf too while downloading just open another browser like chrome or opera ,as this will enable your torrent file to download more fastly and wont take too much load on firefox.exe process !

Download https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/10931

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how to remove ubuntu user login window at startup

If you are are the sole user of your computer and are annoyed by the Ubuntu login window during every startup,
it is better to remove it.
Removing the login window will not actually remove the login password, but it will just skip the step during system startup.
1st of go to
System > Administration > Login Window.
otherwise just press Alt + F2 and type gksu /usr/sbin/gdmsetup
Run Application box.

This will open the login screen preferences window.

THUS to enable auto log in,

go to security tab ,

check Enable Automatic Login and enter user name for your system.

delay in auto login can also be set by setting Enable Timed Login and selecting time in seconds. By enabling it, your system will wait for specified number of second before logging you.

Click Close and reboot your system. Now you won’t see the login windows anymore and won’t need to type the password during every startup. . thats it !

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