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Global Warming Favors European Solar Power Industry

Climate change effects already noticeable in some parts of the globe will also change the way humankind will exploit Earth's resources. Nuclear power plants will have to come up with effective techniques of keeping water cool, while the melting ice in the Arctic can reveal new sources of fossil fuel. But nothing...

9 December 2011
04:05 GMT

A Better Setup Experience in Windows 8

One of the main focuses in the new Windows 8 platform was the delivery of a better installation experience to all users, and it seems that Microsoft might have got it right. Windows 7 brought along increased reliability when the setup process was involved, and the successful installations rate increased significan...

22 November 2011
05:14 GMT

How to Install Linux Kernel 3.0 on Ubuntu 11.04

At the request of our readers, the following tutorial will teach Ubuntu users how to install the Linux kernel 3.0 packages on their Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) operating system.Announced by Linus Torvalds on July 21st, Linux kernel 3.0 brings nice features, such as Btrfs data scrubbing and automatic defragmentation,...

18 August 2011
15:01 GMT

How to Install GNOME 3 on Ubuntu 11.04

The following tutorial will teach you guys how to install the highly anticipated GNOME 3 desktop environment on the Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) operating system. GNOME 3 is the next evolution of the GNOME desktop environment, and it has been released on April 6th, 2011, on mirrors worldwide. GNOME 3 is a light desk...

9 April 2011
13:48 GMT

How to Install LibreOffice in Ubuntu 10.10 and Ubuntu 10.04

The following tutorial will teach every Ubuntu 10.10 and Ubuntu 10.04 LTS user how to install the new LibreOffice open source office suite and replace the old OpenOffice.org office suite from Oracle.Last week we've announced that the Ubuntu developers started the transition of the outdated OpenOffice.org package...

12 January 2011
06:54 GMT

How to Install KDE SC 4.5.0 on Ubuntu 10.04

After another six months of hard work, the famous KDE Software Compilation (SC) suite reached version 4.5 on August 10th, 2010. With lots of bug fixes, many new features, new applications, breath-taking effects, KDE SC 4.5 is composed of the KDE Plasma Workspace, the KDE Applications and the KDE Development Platform....

17 September 2010
17:01 GMT

Installing Windows 7 from a Windows Phone

As far as traditional methods of installing Windows go, the latest iteration of the Windows client can be easily deployed from media such as DVDs and CDs. But in addition to the default installation method for retail flavors of the operating system, Windows 7 can also be deployed via the OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK)...

10 February 2010
10:13 GMT

Top Windows 7 RTM Issues: Upgrade and Installation

Windows 7, the product of what was by far the largest testing effort around a Windows client, with Microsoft revealing that in excess of 8 million early adopters got involved in test driving the operating system. Subsequently, customers applauded the software giant for delivering an extremely polished platform, with ...

15 December 2009
10:15 GMT

Apple Posts Workaround for 10.5.6 'Configuring Installation' Issue

A technote dated December 18, 2008 (TS2383), posted by Apple details a workaround for an issue that might occur on Macs getting the Mac OS X 10.5.6 Software Update. Apparently, some users are faced with freezing problems while applying the latest maintenance and security update to Leopard.The knowledge base article d...

22 December 2008
04:29 GMT

Installing Your MacBook EFI / SMC Firmware Updates

In light of Apple's releasing a slew of firmware updates for users of Late 2008 notebooks, we've put together this article to ensure that you have all the steps Apple recommends for a smooth update process in a single place. Some firmware updates for Intel-based Macs may not be displayed automatically usin...

11 December 2008
04:30 GMT

Internal Errors while Installing Windows Vista Service Pack 1

While Microsoft is indeed making consistent headway with the development of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, approaching at fast pace what is a potential, but unconfirmed, mid-February 2008 release date, the company is also hammering away at the issues associated with the delivery of the service pack. The development mi...

29 January 2008
04:34 GMT

2K Games - BioShock '2 Installations per Game' = False!

Although the BioShock PC configuration file strongly suggests that a PS3 version of the game is also waiting to be developed, 2K Games rushed in answering the "2 installations per game disc" cries. As we discussed two days ago, rumor had it that you can only activate BioShock twice, having to buy the game again after...

24 August 2007
10:05 GMT

How to install PHP on IIS

Today we'll learn how to install PHP for IIS in Windows XP Pro. First we need to download PHP and install IIS. To install IIS, you need the Windows XP installation CD. Go to Control Panel-> Add/Remove Programs and click on Add/Remove Windows Components. Check Internet Information Services (IIS) and insert the CD...

17 August 2007
10:35 GMT

Installing SME Server 7.2

Based on CentOS 4.5, SME Server 7.2 is a FREE and Open Source network server and gateway Linux distribution, addressed at small and medium enterprises. The following guide will teach you step-by-step how to install the SME Server distribution on your computer.Before we begin, I should warn you that it is required t...

25 July 2007
06:00 GMT

How to Install VMware Workstation 6 on Fedora 7

VMware Workstation is a very powerful virtual-machine application for both Linux and Windows operating systems. It allows you to run multiple 32-bit and 64-bit virtual computers and use them simultaneously with the hosting operating system. VMware Workstation 6 supports a lot of today's Linux distributions and ...

22 July 2007
05:01 GMT

Installing Freespire 2.0 for Newbies

Not yet in its final version, Freespire 2.0 is a Ubuntu-based Linux operating system that combines the best that free, open source software has to offer. It provides users with the choice of including proprietary drivers, codecs and applications as they see fit.With Freespire, the choice is yours as to what software ...

18 July 2007
06:07 GMT

How to Install Compiz Fusion on Ubuntu Studio

Based on Ubuntu Feisty Fawn (7.04), Ubuntu Studio provides a suite of the best FREE and Open Source software available for multimedia creation. The distribution is completely free to use, redistribute and modify. On the other hand, the Compiz Fusion project tries to bring us all the latest 3D technologies, such as C...

16 July 2007
06:18 GMT

How to Install Video Drivers on Fedora 7

If you want an easy method to install the drivers for your Nvidia or ATI/AMD graphics card, then this guide is for you. The guide uses the Livna Nvidia and ATI/AMD drivers because they are especially designed for Fedora 7 systems and it will come with a small python script, which works as an extension to system-confi...

14 July 2007
21:20 GMT

Installing Gobuntu 7.10

Gobuntu is a just like Kubuntu or Xubuntu, a flavor of the Ubuntu distribution that has a very strict set of restrictions on the licenses of code and content. The Ubuntu team stripped off any redistributable and modifiable content in order to apply the Free Software Foundation "rights" definition to everything in t...

13 July 2007
03:58 GMT

How to Install Arch Linux

Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible GNU/Linux distribution. It uses i686 and x86_64 optimized packages that offer you an improved performance over other distributions. In today's guide, I'll try to explain you how to install this Linux distribution on your personal computer. First of all, grab the ISO...

6 July 2007
08:19 GMT

How to Install Slackware 12.0

Slackare 12.0 was released last night, being a "must-have upgrade for any Slackware user", as Patrick Volkerding (Slackware developer) stated. If you wonder why, it's because this is the first release based on the 2.6 Linux kernel. Other highlights of Slackware 12.0:• Linux kernel 2.6.21.5• KDE 3.5.7• Xfce 4.4....

3 July 2007
06:28 GMT

Install Enlightenment Desktop from CVS

Are you a Linux (Unix) user? Are you familiar with Enlightenment? If you aren't, you're probably asking yourselves right now ‘what is Enlightenment?’ Well, let me tell you that Enlightenment is the next generation, lightweight, beautiful, eye candy, powerful desktop environment for the Linux operating syste...

29 June 2007
10:37 GMT

How to Install Elive Gem

The final version of Elive Linux distribution burst onto the Linux scene yesterday and I thought it would be nice to teach the new users how to install it, because this baby is a keeper, trust me. But first, I think some background about Elive wouldn't hurt anyone. Elive Gem is a Linux distribution based on the ...

27 June 2007
07:50 GMT

How to Install Compiz Fusion on Ubuntu

We talked a few days ago about the Compiz and Beryl mergence and the name of the newly born project resulted from this fusion, Compiz Fusion. The Compiz Fusion project tries to bring us all the latest 3D technologies, such as Cube reflection, paint fire on your desktop and a lot of new eye candy animations. The foll...

24 June 2007
05:46 GMT

Installing NexentaOS

I've heard rumors about the NexentaOS, saying that it's something "scary" for companies like IBM and RedHat, something very fast; actually, they claim that it's the best Unix distribution to come. But what's NexentaOS, after all? Well, let me enrich your knowledge: NexentaOS is an OpenSolaris dist...

22 June 2007
06:37 GMT

Zenserver Installation for Dummies

Zenserver is an operating system based on Zenwalk GNU Linux with the goal of being a powerful and fast Linux server.Highlights:■ 2.6.19.7 Linux kernel with the GRSecurity patch■ Lighttpd■ PHP■ Mysql■ Bind■ Postfix■ Samba■ WebLua■ Full development tools...

14 June 2007
09:58 GMT

Fedora 7 Installation Guide

Fedora 7 (codename Moonshine) was released on 31 May and it's the most breathtaking version of the Fedora operating system. Not only does this release bring an installable LiveCD for both i686 and x86_64 machines, but it also comes with an exclusive KDE LiveCD.I always recommend having an empty hard drive for a ...

11 June 2007
10:06 GMT

How to Install Ubuntu 7.04 (Windows User P.O.V.)

So, you are a Windows user and you've heard about Ubuntu everywhere and now you want to install it on your computer (just to see if what you've heard about it is true or not) and you don't know how to do it? Look no further, here's your help! This guide will teach you how to install the latest ve...

24 April 2007
13:52 GMT

Hockey and Amplifiers? Crown Enforces the Anaheim Honda Center.

Looks like it's been a busy start of the year for Crown Amplifiers: the long-awaited press releases finally got on my desk so here comes another one for the fans of audio technology. In sunny California people play ice hockey, no matter how sunny it may be outside. The Honda Center, formerly known as the Arrowhe...

3 April 2007
06:40 GMT

Fedora Core 6 Post-Install Guide

You've just installed Fedora Core 6, now what? Well, there isn't a straight guide everyone should use after installing Fedora or any other operating system. Everyone should configure and install additional applications based on their needs and wishes. However, there are a few steps it's recommended to ...

27 March 2007
06:15 GMT

Chicks Dig Bass: The Tunnel of (Lovely) Bass

Now, let's face it, there's bass and then there’s bass: most of us brag about what we have in our homes or (even more bragging) in our cars as far as sound gear is concerned. Well, no matter how stuffed is your car with audio, believe me it's crap! And I mean CRAP! You want to know what Bass is and wha...

22 March 2007
12:19 GMT

The Lossless 12. Or 24!

If you are into more serious sound or - even more - into serious A/V editing and processing, it's impossible not to have felt the need to feed some audio to multiple recorders at the same time so the next autumn won't come while you still work at the previous Christmas movies. Or being a sound technician fa...

22 March 2007
07:53 GMT

Windows Hosts Linux

Internet Explorer vs. Mozilla Firefox, Dreamweaver vs. FrontPage, Windows vs. Linux…these are some of the IT Software fighters that compete for supremacy over the humble computer user. Sometimes, users get confused and groggy when needing to choose a default application to do a certain task; hereby, software develope...

7 March 2007
15:33 GMT

A New Alliance on the Sound Installations Market

Few people know things about what's behind the glamour of concerts with glamorous artists like Christina Aguilera or Red Hot Chilly Peppers, especially when it comes to technical stuff and even fewer actually care for such rather uninteresting subjects. Nevertheless, since on my desk there is a small sign readin...

6 March 2007
11:21 GMT


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