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Unofficial Ubuntu 5.10 (Breezy Badger) Starter Guide

This guide http://ubuntuguide.org/ was started by Chua Wen Kiat (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). It is now being maintained by the Linux Center of University of Latvia, and everyone else who is willing to contribute.

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Contents

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1 Unofficial Ubuntu 5.10 (Breezy Badger) Starter Guide
2 General Notes
3 Getting Started
3.1 What is Ubuntu
3.2 Where to view Ubuntu screenshots
3.3 Where to find a list of all the programs/libraries that comes with Ubuntu
3.4 Where to download Ubuntu
3.5 Where to order Ubuntu CDs for absolutely FREE
3.6 Where to find help for Ubuntu
3.7 Where to look for new programs
3.8 Where to look for style elements for your desktop
4 Repositories
4.1 How to add extra repositories
5 Ubuntu Updates
5.1 How to manually update Ubuntu
6 Installing additional software (Automatix)
6.1 How to get Automatix
7 Add-On Applications
7.1 How to install Menu Editor for GNOME
7.2 How to install Clipboard Daemon for GNOME
7.3 How to install J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) with Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
7.4 How to install Flash Player (Macromedia Flash) Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
7.5 How to install PDF Reader (Adobe Reader) with Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
7.6 How to install Download Manager (Downloader for X)
7.7 How to install FTP Client (gFTP)
7.8 How to install File share utility (DC++)
7.9 How to install P2P BitTorrent Client (Azureus)
7.10 How to install P2P eMule Client (aMule)
7.11 How to install P2P Gnutella Client (LimeWire)
7.12 How to install Messenger (Skype)
7.13 How to install WinPopup (LinPopUp)
7.14 How to install Multimedia Codecs
7.15 How to install DVD playback capability
7.16 How to install Multimedia Player (xine-ui)
7.17 How to install Multimedia Player (MPlayer) with Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
7.18 How to install VLC Multimedia player
7.19 How to install Multimedia Player (XMMS)
7.20 How to install Multimedia Player (amaroK)
7.21 How to install Multimedia Player (RealPlayer 10)
7.22 How to install Stream Directory Browser (streamtuner)
7.23 How to install Music Organizer (Cowbell)
7.24 How to install ID3 Tag Editor (EasyTAG)
7.25 How to install Video Editor (Kino)
7.26 How to install Audio Editor (Audacity)
7.27 How to install DVD Ripper (dvd::rip)
7.28 How to install CD Ripper (Goobox)
7.29 How to install Image Viewer (digiKam)
7.30 How to install Email Client (Mozilla Thunderbird)
7.31 How to install Newsreader (Pan)
7.32 How to install RSS/RDF/Atom Newsreader (RSSOwl)
7.33 How to install Web Authoring System (Nvu)
7.34 How to install Web Development Environment (quanta plus)
7.35 How to install Project Management Application (Planner)
7.36 How to install Accounting Application (GnuCash)
7.37 How to install Desktop Publishing Application (Scribus)
7.38 How to install Diagram Editor (Dia)
7.39 How to install Compiled HTML Help (CHM) Viewer (xCHM)
7.40 How to install CD/DVD Burning Application (GnomeBaker)
7.41 How to install CD/DVD Burning Application (K3b)
7.42 How to install Dialup PPP Client (GNOME PPP)
7.43 How to install Broadband ADSL/PPPoE Client (RP-PPPoE)
7.44 How to install Boot-Up Manager (BUM)
7.45 How to install Partition Editor (GParted)
7.46 How to install Firewall (Firestarter)
7.47 How to install network traffic analyzer (Ethereal)
7.48 How to install Vulnerability Scanner (Nessus)
7.49 How to install RAR Archiver (rar)
7.50 How to install Extra Fonts
7.51 How to install Chinese Input Method (SCIM)
7.52 How to install Desktop Applets (gDesklets)
7.53 How to install Basic Compilers (build-essential)
7.54 How to install Integrated Development Environment (Anjuta)
7.55 How to install 3D modeling tool (Blender 3d)
7.56 How to install game Tuxracer
7.57 How to install game Frozen-Bubble
7.58 How to install game Scorched3D
7.59 How to install virtual planetarium (Stellarium)
7.60 How to install KDE Edutainment applications
8 Other Desktop Environments
8.1 How to install KDE
8.2 How to install XFCE
9 Commercial Applications
9.1 How to install Windows 9X/ME/2000/XP (Win4Lin)
9.2 How to install Windows Applications (CrossOver Office)
9.3 How to install Windows Games (Cedega)
10 User Administration
10.1 How to set/change/enable root user password
10.2 How to disable root user account
10.3 How to allow root user to login into GNOME
10.4 How to switch to root user in Console mode
10.5 How to add/edit/delete system users
10.6 How to add/edit/delete system groups
10.7 How to automatic login into GNOME (not secure)
10.8 How to allow more sudoers
10.9 How to use "sudo" without prompt for password (not secure)
10.10 How to explicitly destroy the "sudo" session
10.11 How to change files/folders permissions
10.12 How to change files/folders ownership
10.13 How to change files/folders group ownership
11 Hardware
11.1 How to install Graphics Driver (NVIDIA)
11.2 How to load NVIDIA Settings in the background on GNOME Startup
11.3 How to disable NVIDIA graphics logo on GNOME startup
11.4 How to install Graphics Driver (ATI)
11.5 How to identify Modem chipset
11.6 How to install Modem Driver (SmartLink)
11.7 How to configure PalmOS Devices
11.8 How to list partition tables
11.9 How to list filesystem disk space usage
11.10 How to list mounted devices
11.11 How to list PCI devices
11.12 How to list USB devices
11.13 How to speed up CD/DVD-ROM
11.14 How to mount/unmount CD/DVD-ROM manually, and show all hidden and associated files/folders
11.15 How to forcefully unmount CD/DVD-ROM manually
11.16 How to remount /etc/fstab without rebooting
12 CD/DVD Burning
12.1 How to blank CD-RW/DVD-RW
12.2 How to burn files/folders into CD/DVD
12.3 How to burn Image (ISO) files into CD/DVD
12.4 How to duplicate CD/DVD
12.5 How to create Image (ISO) files from CD/DVD
12.6 How to create Image (ISO) files from folders
12.7 How to generate MD5 checksum files
12.8 How to check MD5 checksum of files
12.9 How to mount/unmount Image (ISO) files without burning
12.10 How to set/change the burn speed for CD/DVD Burner
12.11 How to enable burnproof for CD/DVD Burner
12.12 How to enable overburn for CD/DVD Burner
13 Networking
13.1 How to configure Google Talk
13.2 How to activate/deactivate network connections
13.3 How to configure network connections
13.4 How to configure dialup connections
13.5 How to configure broadband connections
13.6 How to change computer name
13.7 How to change computer descriptions
13.8 How to change computer Domain/Workgroup
13.9 How to assign Hostname to local machine with dynamic IP using free DynDNS service
13.10 How to share folders the easy way
13.11 How to browse network computers
13.12 How to access network folders without mounting
13.13 How to mount/unmount network folders manually, and allow all users to read
13.14 How to mount/unmount network folders manually, and allow all users to read/write
13.15 How to mount network folders on boot-up, and allow all users to read
13.16 How to mount network folders on boot-up, and allow all users to read/write
13.17 How to get ipw2200 and wpa to work
13.18 How to Configure and start PPTP tunnels (VPN)
14 Remote Desktop
14.1 How to configure remote desktop (not secure)
14.2 How to connect into remote Ubuntu desktop
14.3 How to connect into remote Ubuntu desktop via Windows machine
15 Windows
15.1 How to mount/unmount Windows partitions (NTFS) manually, and allow all users to read only
15.2 How to mount/unmount Windows partitions (FAT) manually, and allow all users to read/write
15.3 How to mount Windows partitions (NTFS) on boot-up, and allow all users to read only
15.4 How to mount Windows partitions (FAT) on boot-up, and allow all users to read/write
16 Security
16.1 What are the basic things I need to know about securing my Ubuntu
16.2 How to disable all interactive editing control for GRUB menu
16.3 How to disable history listing in Console mode
16.4 How to disable Ctrl-Alt-Del from restarting computer in Console mode
16.5 How to enable prompt before removal/overwritten of files/folders in Console mode
17 Rescue Mode
17.1 How to gain root user access without login
17.2 How to modify kernel boot-up arguments, to gain root user access
17.3 How to use Ubuntu Installation CD, to gain root user access
17.4 How to change root user/main user password if forgotten
17.5 How to change GRUB menu password if forgotten
17.6 How to restore GRUB menu after Windows installation
17.7 How to add Windows entry into GRUB menu
17.8 How to read Linux partitions (ext2, ext3) in Windows machine
18 Tips & Tricks
18.1 How to install .deb files via right click menu
18.2 How to restart GNOME without rebooting computer
18.3 How to turn on Num Lock on GNOME startup
18.4 How to run programs on startup when login into GNOME
18.5 How to switch to Console mode in GNOME
18.6 How to disable Ctrl+Alt+Backspace from restarting X in GNOME
18.7 How to enable Ctrl+Alt+Del to open System Monitor in GNOME
18.8 How to refresh GNOME desktop
18.9 How to refresh GNOME panel
18.10 How to open each folder in the same window in Nautilus
18.11 How to enable autosave in Gedit and disable creation of some_file~ files
18.12 How to show all hidden files/folders in Nautilus
18.13 How to browse files/folders as root user in Nautilus
18.14 How to show Desktop Icons (Computer, Home, Trash)
18.15 How to change default file type "Open with" program
18.16 How to change preferred email client to Mozilla Thunderbird
18.17 How to open files as root user via right click
18.18 How to disable beep sound in Terminal mode
18.19 How to load Web site faster in Mozilla Firefox
18.20 How to disable beep sound for link find function in Mozilla Firefox
18.21 How to apt-get the easy way (Synaptic)
18.22 What packages do the extra repositories provide
18.23 How to install/uninstall .deb files
18.24 How to convert .rpm files to .deb files
18.25 How to rename all files in directory at once
18.26 How to manipulate all image files in directory at once
18.27 How to set System-wide Environment Variables
18.28 How to save "man" outputs into files
18.29 How to hide GRUB menu on boot-up
18.30 How to change the timeout seconds for GRUB menu on boot-up
18.31 How to change default Operating System boot-up for GRUB menu
18.32 How to display Splash Image for GRUB menu on boot-up
18.33 How to convert Wallpaper to Splash Image for GRUB menu
18.34 How to temporary skip boot-up services
18.35 How to permanently disable/enable boot-up services
18.36 How to clean /tmp/ folder contents on shutdown
18.37 How to scroll up and down to view previous outputs in Console mode
18.38 How to find out which version of Ubuntu I am using
18.39 How to set up automatic background change (GNOME)
18.40 How to set up automatic background change (KDE)
18.41 How to add keyboard layouts for other languages
18.42 How to add the Keyboard (Layout) Indicator applet
18.43 How to type extended characters
19 AntiVirus Server
19.1 How to install ClamAV AntiVirus Server
19.2 How to manually update virus databases
19.3 How to manually scan files/folders for viruses
19.4 How to automatically scan files/folders for viruses
20 Samba Server
20.1 How to install Samba Server for files/folders sharing service
20.2 How to add/edit/delete network users
20.3 How to share home folders with read only permission (Authentication=Yes)
20.4 How to share home folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=Yes)
20.5 How to share group folders with read only permission (Authentication=Yes)
20.6 How to share group folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=Yes)
20.7 How to share public folders with read only permission (Authentication=Yes)
20.8 How to share public folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=Yes)
20.9 How to share public folders with read only permission (Authentication=No)
20.10 How to share public folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=No)
21 SSH Server
21.1 How to install SSH Server for remote administration service
21.2 How to SSH into remote Ubuntu machine
21.3 How to copy files/folders from remote Ubuntu machine into local machine (scp)
21.4 How to copy files/folders from local machine into remote Ubuntu machine (scp)
21.5 How to copy files/folders from remote Ubuntu machine into local machine (rsync)
21.6 How to copy files/folders from local machine into remote Ubuntu machine (rsync)
21.7 How to SSH into remote Ubuntu machine via Windows machine
21.8 How to copy files/folders from/into remote Ubuntu machine via Windows machine
21.9 How to limit the user accounts that can connect through ssh remotely
22 DHCP Server
22.1 How to install DHCP Server for automatic IP addresses assignment
23 Database Server
23.1 How to install MYSQL Database Server
23.2 How to install MYSQL Administrator
24 Apache HTTP Server
24.1 How to install Apache HTTP Server for HTTP (Web) Server service
24.2 How to install PHP for Apache HTTP Server
24.3 How to install MYSQL for Apache HTTP Server
24.4 How to map URLs to folders outside /var/www/
24.5 How to change the default port number for Apache HTTP Server
24.6 How to parse RSS into PHP for Apache HTTP Server
25 FTP Server
25.1 How to install FTP Server for File Transfer service
25.2 How to configure FTP user to be "jailed" (chrooted) into their home directory
25.3 How to configure FTP Server to allow anonymous FTP user to read only
25.4 How to configure FTP Server to allow anonymous FTP user to read/write
25.5 How to map anonymous FTP user to folders outside /home/ftp/
25.6 How to change the default port number for FTP Server
25.7 How to ftp into remote Ubuntu machine via Windows machine
26 Streaming Media Server
26.1 How to install GNUMP3d for Streaming Media Server service
26.2 How to change the default directory containing multimedia files for GNUMP3d
26.3 How to change the default port number for GNUMP3d
27 Image Gallery Server
27.1 How to install Gallery for Image Gallery Server service
27.2 How to configure Gallery to be accessible via Internet (Hostname or fix IP) or LAN (fix IP)
27.3 How to configure Gallery to be accessible via LAN (dynamic IP)
27.4 How to backup/restore Gallery data
28 Subversion Server
28.1 How to install Subersion client/server
28.2 How to server Subversion through Apache
29 Troubleshooting
29.1 Configuring network interfaces... (taking too long to load)
29.2 Synchronizing clock to ntp.ubuntulinux.org... (taking too long to load)
29.3 How to disable system time/date from being reset to UTC (GMT)
29.4 How to configure sound to work properly in GNOME
29.5 How to forcefully empty Trash in GNOME
29.6 How to remove duplicate menu/menu items in GNOME
29.7 How to refresh Places menu in GNOME (if mounts to /media/ in /etc/fstab does not show up)
30 Upgrading Ubuntu
30.1 How to upgrade from Breezy Badger to Dapper Drake (experimental)
31 Removed Topics


General Notes


  1. This is an Unofficial Ubuntu 5.10 (Breezy Badger) Starter Guide. It is not associated with Ubuntu and Canonical Ltd.
  2. Guide is tested on a full installation of the Ubuntu 5.10 x86 Install CD (Breezy Badger)
  3. If you see a bluish box, this means you have to execute the commands in Terminal mode (Applications -> System Tools -> Terminal) or use the content of that box as mentioned in some other instructions.
  4. To reduce typo mistakes, copy and paste the commands into Terminal mode (right click on the commands -> "Copy" or "Paste". You can also use Ctrl+C to copy and Shift+Insert to paste it)
  5. "sudo" means superuser do. "sudo" will prompt for "Password:". Please specify user password
  6. If you want more information about any command, simply look at the manual page for it using the "man" command. For example, "man sudo" will display the manual page for the "sudo" command.
  7. If you are tired of typing "apt-get" all the time, Read #How to apt-get the easy way (Synaptic)
  8. "apt-get" and "wget" requires Internet connection to install/update/download programs
  9. To download file, right click on the link -> Select "Save Link As..." -> Make sure file name and extension are correct
  10. If you wish to help translating Ubuntu to your native language or to help Ubuntu otherwise visit https://launchpad.net/
  11. May the "humanity to others" spirit be with you always...


If you are using Kubuntu you need to install Gedit
sudo apt-get install gedit
Or replace 'gedit' with 'kwrite', for example, instead of writing
 sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
Write
 sudo kwrite /etc/apt/sources.list
If you are using 64-bit version replace "i386" with "amd64"

Getting Started

What is Ubuntu

http://www.ubuntulinux.org/ubuntu

Where to view Ubuntu screenshots

http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?release=469&slide=3

Where to find a list of all the programs/libraries that comes with Ubuntu

Result of dpkg -l: Here
http://packages.ubuntu.com/breezy
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=ubuntu

Where to download Ubuntu

http://www.ubuntulinux.org/download

Where to order Ubuntu CDs for absolutely FREE

http://shipit.ubuntulinux.org

Where to find help for Ubuntu

See: System -> Help
Official Documentation website
Official User Documentation (wiki)
Ubuntu Document Storage Facility
Mailing Lists
Web Forums
IRC Channel

Where to look for new programs

http://gnomefiles.org/
http://www.kde-apps.org/
http://freshmeat.net
http://sourceforge.net/

Where to look for style elements for your desktop

http://gnome-look.org/
http://art.gnome.org/

Repositories