The Webalizer is a fast, free web server log file analysis program. It produces highly detailed, easily configurable usage reports in HTML format, for viewing with a standard web browser.
Install webalizer in ubuntu
sudo apt-get install webalizer
This will complete the installation.
Configuring Webalizer
Enable the apache2 hostname resolution for this you need to edit /etc/apache2/apache2.conf file and
sudo vi /etc/apache2/apache2.conf
HostnameLookups Off
into
HostnameLookups On
By default the package will install a daily cron job which will cause the system to process the logfiles once a day, it will always run after the default Apache logfile rotation, which means that instead of examining the logfile /var/log/apache2/access.log it will use the previous one /var/log/apache2/access.log.1
If you want to change to current apache log file you need to edit /etc/webalizer/webalizer.conf
sudo vi /etc/webalizer/webalizer.conf
change the following parameters
LogFile /var/log/apache2/access.log.1
to
LogFile /var/log/apache2/access.log
OutputDir /home/www/webalizer
Incremental yes
PageType htm*
PageType cgi
PageType php
HideURL *.gif
HideURL *.GIF
HideURL *.jpg
HideURL *.JPG
HideURL *.ra
IgnoreURL /taskbar*
Each parameter in Detail
LogFile /var/log/apache2/access.log
The option LogFile specifies the logfile to use with Webalizer. The default log file is supposed to be the access_log of Apache Web Server, but you can specifies a different one, like the one Squid Proxy Server makes named access.log if you use it in httpd-accelerator mode.
OutputDir /home/www/webalizer
The option OutputDir specifies the location of the output directory to use for the reports of Webalizer. All present and future report files generated by the Webalizer program will be hosted in this directory. It is recommended that you create this directory where your Apache web site resides.
Incremental yes
The option Incremental if set to Yes tells the program only to process partial logs file, and allows you to rotate your log files as much as you want without the loss of access information. It’s recommended to set this option to Yes.
PageType htm* cgi php
The option PageType specifies what file extensions you want Webalizer to consider as a page to count. Each added file extensions must be specified on its own line as shown in the Webalizer configuration file above.
HideURL *.gif *.GIF *.jpg *.JPG *.ra
The option HideURL specifies what kind of items such as graphic files, audio files or other non-html files to hide from the reports page. Each added item must be specified on its own line as shown in the Webalizer configuration file above.
IgnoreURL /taskbar*
The option IgnoreURL specifies URLs to be completely ignored from the generated statistics reports. This option can be used to ignore directories that are not important in our statistics reports. It’s also useful when you want to manage and class which URLs should be monitored and which should be ignored.
After configuring all the required options .Now you need to restart the Apache2 server using
sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart
Running Webalizer manually first time
Now it’s time to run the program to generate reports, html and graphics in the default Webalizer directory so that we can see them in our web browser interface. This step is required just the first time you install and use Webalizer, since it’s preferable to use a cron job to automate this task in the future. To run Webalizer manually, to generate reports, use the following command
webalizer
At this stage, we should verify that Webalizer is working on the system. To do that, point your web browser to the following address:
http://my-web-server/webalizer/. The my-web-server is the address where your Apache web server lives, and usage is the directory that host all the Webalizer reports files.
This works well for single sites, but if you have a group of websites all on the same machine you might need to make some changes.
The way that you handle multiple websites on one host is to place all the files beneath a common directory /home/www, such as:
/home/www/
www.domain1.com/logs/ and www.domain1.com/stats
www.domain2.com/logs and www.domain2.com/stats
Here we have two sites www.domain1.com, and www.domain2.com, each has its own logs,stats/ subdirectory where Apache places the logfiles and stat files.
To handle this simply you merely copy the default webalizer.conf file from /etc into each of the log directories:
cp /etc/webalizer.conf /home/www.domain1.com/logs
cp /etc/webalizer.conf /home/www.domain2.com/logs
Now if you make the changes to the configuration file so that each one has:
Logfile access.log
OutputDir ../stats/
You can update the stats by running
cd /home/www/www.domain1.com/logs
webalizer -q
cd /home/www/www.domain2.com/logs
webalizer -q
(The -q flag merely makes the program run quietly).
These two commands can be placed inside a shell script and invoked automatically be a cron job belonging to a user who can write to the stats directory - and you can remove the default job by running
rm /etc/cron.daily/webalizer
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Install VirtualBox 4.0.x (Stable) In Ubuntu, Via Repository
irtualBox 4.0 has been released today. We've already covered what's new in VirtualBox 4.0.x when the first beta came out so check out that post or the changelog for more info.
As you probably know, starting with VirtualBox 4.0.x some features are now available separately, in an extension pack. Here are the step-by-step instructions on installing both VirtualBox and the Extensions Pack in Ubuntu.
Install VirtualBox 4.0 in Ubuntu
1. Remove any previous VirtualBox version you had installed.
Presuming you were using version 3.2, you would have to run the following command:
sudo apt-get remove virtualbox-3.2
2. Add the VirtualBox contrib repository and install VirtualBox 4.0.x (currently 4.0.4):
VirtualBox 4.0.x (currently 4.0.4) is no longer available in the non-free component of the VirtualBox Ubuntu repository but in contrib.
Add it and install VirtualBox using the following commands:
sudo -v
echo "deb http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian $(lsb_release -sc) contrib" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list
wget -q http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install virtualbox-4.0
3. Download the Extension Pack.
For USB 2.0 devices, VirtualBox RDP and PXE boot for Intel cards support, you'll also have to install an Extension pack which you can download from HERE.
4. Install the VirtualBox Extension pack.
Open VirtualBox 4.0.x and go to File > Preferences and on the Extensions tab, click the "add" button on the right (first blue diamond) and browse for the VirtualBox extension pack you've downloaded in step 1. That's it!
Thanks to gericom for the Contrib repository tip!
As you probably know, starting with VirtualBox 4.0.x some features are now available separately, in an extension pack. Here are the step-by-step instructions on installing both VirtualBox and the Extensions Pack in Ubuntu.
Install VirtualBox 4.0 in Ubuntu
1. Remove any previous VirtualBox version you had installed.
Presuming you were using version 3.2, you would have to run the following command:
sudo apt-get remove virtualbox-3.2
2. Add the VirtualBox contrib repository and install VirtualBox 4.0.x (currently 4.0.4):
VirtualBox 4.0.x (currently 4.0.4) is no longer available in the non-free component of the VirtualBox Ubuntu repository but in contrib.
Add it and install VirtualBox using the following commands:
sudo -v
echo "deb http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian $(lsb_release -sc) contrib" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list
wget -q http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install virtualbox-4.0
3. Download the Extension Pack.
For USB 2.0 devices, VirtualBox RDP and PXE boot for Intel cards support, you'll also have to install an Extension pack which you can download from HERE.
4. Install the VirtualBox Extension pack.
Open VirtualBox 4.0.x and go to File > Preferences and on the Extensions tab, click the "add" button on the right (first blue diamond) and browse for the VirtualBox extension pack you've downloaded in step 1. That's it!
Thanks to gericom for the Contrib repository tip!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Error Nagiosql (1) - PHP MySQL support (mysql or mysqli) not installed
I have been trying to install Nagiosql in my Ubuntu. I have already installed php-mysql, mysql, mysql-server and php. But still, when I open http: //localhost/nagiosql3/install/install.php from my browser to configure Nagiosql, it still says:
PHP MySQL support (mysql or mysqli) not installed
Php-mysql package is installed in my system.
Solution :-
It just restart apache
sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart
PHP MySQL support (mysql or mysqli) not installed
Php-mysql package is installed in my system.
Solution :-
It just restart apache
sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart
Error Nagmin (2) - Incorrect administration username or password
Installing Nagmin module through webmin. When i click on "NagMIN Network Monitoring" under servers, i get mysql login screen, even though my mysql password is correct, it gives me an error like
Login failed : Incorrect administration username or password I tried changing mysql password, tried passwords, but still i am not getting nagmin page. I am 100% sure that my mysql password is correct.
Solution
go into the
a. module config for Nagmin
b. In the system configuration section put the username/password
Login failed : Incorrect administration username or password I tried changing mysql password, tried passwords, but still i am not getting nagmin page. I am 100% sure that my mysql password is correct.
Solution
go into the
a. module config for Nagmin
b. In the system configuration section put the username/password
Error Nagmin (1) - Version Issue
1. The Error (Error: version issue):
Some error found when your login webmin --> Server --> nagMIN Network Monitoring. Error message:
The MySQL client program /usr/bin/mysql does not appear to be the correct version. Webmin only supports MySQL versions 3 and above. The command /usr/bin/mysql -V returned : /usr/bin/mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.22, for redhat-linux-gnu (i686) using readline 5.0 Suggested fix: open terminal and type
vi /usr/share/webmin/nagmin/index.cgi
find "distrib" and add "| 5" after 4 at same line
save and quit the vi.
Some error found when your login webmin --> Server --> nagMIN Network Monitoring. Error message:
The MySQL client program /usr/bin/mysql does not appear to be the correct version. Webmin only supports MySQL versions 3 and above. The command /usr/bin/mysql -V returned : /usr/bin/mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.22, for redhat-linux-gnu (i686) using readline 5.0 Suggested fix: open terminal and type
vi /usr/share/webmin/nagmin/index.cgi
find "distrib" and add "| 5" after 4 at same line
save and quit the vi.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Top things to do after installing Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat
The final release of Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat will be out this week, after you install or upgrade to this new release you will need to customize your ubuntu by installing all needed software, tools, games and repositories inubuntulogo1 your system, you can also update the look to your choice by adding Cairo dock menu, Go-menu, or AWN, or to change the window buttons from the left to the right for example.
If you are running Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx and you want to upgrade, please follow the instructions in this post to upgrade from Lucid to Maverick Meerkat. : How to upgrade to Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat from ubuntu 10.04 lucid, karmic| Desktop & Server
First thing, if you have issue with sound in maverick see our post: how to resolve nosound problem in ubuntu , i confronted this issue when i first installed lucid in my Laptop, the solution you can find it in this post.
Bisigi Themes
If you don`t like the actual theme of Ubuntu Maverick Meerkat, maybe the First thing you can do is to change this one to another you like. There is a nice collection of themes from Bisigi Project that you can try and sure you will like them( See the complete collection).
These themes can be installed by adding besigi project repository, Open terminal and copy the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bisigi/ppa
sudo apt-get update
To install the complete collection type :
sudo apt-get install bisigi-themes
If you want to try them one by one please refer to this post for more details.
Note: For ubuntu 10.10 RC may not work you have to try the testing ppa for maverick instead:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bisigi/dev
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install bisigi-themes
Compiz
Compiz is one of the first compositing window managers for the X Window System that is able to take advantage of OpenGL-acceleration. The integration allows it to perform compositing effects in window management, such as a minimization effect and a cube workspace.
Find more informations about Compiz in this post
Ubuntu-Tweak
Ubuntu Tweak is a must have application for Ubuntu and LinuxMint, it is an application to config Ubuntu easier for everyone. It provides many useful desktop and system options that the default desktop environment doesn't provide.
Using Ubuntu Tweak you can install all needed applications with a simple click, you can change the window buttons from Left to right...etc.
* Install Ubuntu Tweak in Ubuntu via repository:
Open terminal and enter the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Most of the applications listed in this post, can be installed from Ubutu Tweak Center.
If you want to learn how to use Ubuntu Tweak read our previous post
Ubuntu_Tweak_002
Add Medibuntu repositories
Medibuntu is a packaging project dedicated to distributing software that cannot be included in Ubuntu for various reasons, related to geographical variations in legislation regarding intellectual property, security and other issues. by adding Medibuntu repostories you will be able to install many softwares like Google-Earth , opera ,Win32codecs , Msfonts and more by the normal command :
sudo apt-get install
Medibuntu is available now for Maverick Meerkat
Click here and Follow the steps to add medibuntu repostories to ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat in my previous post.
Sharing folders in Maverick Meerkat
In order to share folders in Maverick Meerkat with other Linux and windows machines in your network, you will need to install and configure samba share, for instructions how to configure samba in Ubuntu see this Post
Installing samba :
sudo apt-get install samba
or click here
Windows emulators : PlayOnLinux
PlayOnLinux is a piece of sofware which allows you to easily install and use numerous games and softwares designed to run with Microsoft®'s Windows®.
You can install many windows games like callofduty, doom ,.... Msfonts ,Itune ,Microsoft office 2007 (see our howto install MS office 2007 in Ubuntu using playonlinux )
You can install playonlinux from Ubuntu software center, by using the command :
sudo apt-get install playonlinux
Or Click this link to install :
PlayOnLinux_001
Enchance launch-bar menu in Maverick Meerkat
with cairo-dock, Docky
*
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows). It is compatible with Compiz, but it can also run without a composite manager . Cairo-Dock can run under GNOME, KDE and XFCE.
Open the terminal and copy and past the command bellow :
sudo -v
echo "deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/cairo-dock-team/ppa/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main ## Cairo-Dock-PPA-Stable" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys E80D6BF5
Update the installation :
sudo apt-get update
Now install cairo-dock :
sudo apt-get install cairo-dock cairo-dock-plug-ins
* Docky : Some of Docky's amazing features include themes, plugins, 4 different hiding modes, advanced indicators, zeitgeist integration, and window management.Docky is an advanced shortcut bar that sits at the bottom, top, and/or sides of your screen. It provides easy access to some of the files, folders, and applications on your computer, displays which applications are currently running, holds windows in their minimized state, and more.
Installation of Docky
First add repository
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:docky-core/ppa
Now update source and install docky
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install docky
Add screenlets to your Desktop
Screenlets are small owner-drawn applications that can be described as "the virtual representation of things lying/standing around on your desk". Sticknotes, clocks, rulers, ... the possibilities are endless. The goal of the Screenlets base-classes is to simplify the creation of fully themeable mini-apps that each solve basic desktop-work-related needs and generally improve the usability and eye-candy of the modern composited Linux-desktop.
sudo apt-get install screenlets
Or install by clicking
screenlets
Ubuntu Gaming made easy with PlayDeb
If you are a fun of gaming so is important to add Playdeb repositories to your Lucid Lynx. Playdeb is a gaming repository for Ubuntu - aimed to provide titles already available on getdeb.net in an easier to install and update format. You can install many games by a simple click.
Please see how to add playdeb.net repository in this link : Ubuntu Gaming made easy with PlayDeb
Multimedia
My Favorite media player are VLC media player and banshee:
VLC is the best media player for Linux it play almost everything , he has many features that you can not find in any other media player , read this post to know more about vlc : Things you didn’t know VLC media player can do
Install VLC media player :
sudo apt-get install vlc
or click the image to install vlc :
- The second media player i like is Banshee,
You can install banshee by clicking this link or from the command line :
sudo apt-get install banshee
If you like banshee you will like also to add some useful extensions like :
1.
banshee-extension-ubuntu one music store : This extension makes the Ubuntu one Music Store available in banshee.
sudo apt-get install banshee-extension-ubuntuonemusicstore
or click this image to install
For more extensions for Banshee open Ubuntu software center and type Banshee then you will got Banshee and a list of extensions:
Playing encrypted DVDs
To play encrypted DVDs, the libdvdcss2 package is essential. libdvdcss is a simple library designed for accessing DVDs like a block device without having to bother about the decryption.
If you already added Medibuntu repositories above manualy of via start script you will be able to install them using the command :
sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2
Media centers
1-Moovida Media center
Moovida is much more than a simple media player... it is a cutting edge media center bringing the best of the internet to your TV screen. Automatically creating your own digital library you can browse from your sofa with a remote control. The elegant and easy to use interface automatically displays artwork and fan art throughtout and gives you access to movie synopsis and artist info.
Install Moovida from by clicking here, or using the command :
sudo apt-get install moovida
2- XMBC
XBMC is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. XBMC is available for Linux, OSX, Windows, and the original Xbox.
While XBMC functions very well as a standard media player application for your computer, it has been designed to be the perfect companion for your HTPC. Supporting an almost endless range of remote controls, and combined with its beautiful interface and powerful skinning engine, XBMC feels very natural to use from the couch and is the ideal solution for your home theater.
Installation in Ubuntu 10.10 maverick Meerkat:
Open terminal and copy the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install xbmc
Video editors: Openshot
Pitivi Video editor is now included in ubuntu 10.04, but my favorite Video editor is Openshot for the moment i find it as one of the best existing actually for Linux. Openshot now is included in Ubuntu repositories, so you can install it by clicking here or by typing the command:
sudo apt-get install openshot
Or Click link bellow to install :
OpenShot 1.2 Highlights from Jonathan Thomas on Vimeo.
Backup tools : Deja Dup
Déjà Dup is a simple backup tool. It hides the complexity of doing backups the 'right way' (encrypted, off-site, and regular) and uses duplicity as the backend.
Deja Dup features :
• Support for local or remote backup locations, including Amazon S3
• Securely encrypts and compresses your data
• Incrementally backs up, letting you restore from any particular backup
• Schedules regular backups
• Integrates well into your GNOME desktop
sudo apt-get install deja-dup
Or Click link bellow to install :
Bitorrent client
1- Deluge
The Deluge application was designed to be a full-featured BitTorrent client. Deluge uses libtorrent in it's backend and PyGTK for it's user interface, and is currently usable on POSIX-compliant operating systems. It is intended to bring a native, full-featured client to GTK desktop environments such as GNOME and Xfce. An official Windows port is also available.
Installation:
Open terminal and type the follwing commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deluge-team/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install deluge
2- Vuze
Vuze is a bitorrent client that is used to download and share files using the p2p network.
sudo apt-get install vuze
Or install by clicking here
Filezilla the best ftp client for linux
Filezilla is the best ftp client for Linux
Install via command line :
sudo apt-get install filezilla
Or by clicking here
Communication : Instant messengers
- Pidgin the best messenger client and 30 plugins, you can enjoy chat with freinds using voice and cam.
sudo apt-get install pidgin
Or by clicking this link
- aMSN is a free windows Live Messenger clone. aMSN attempts to emulate the look and feel of Windows Live Messenger, and supports many of its features.
aMSN has features not present in Windows Live Messenger. Users can set alarms, are able to see others who have removed them from their contact list, and are able to open many profiles at once. It is also very customizable, with extensions and themes available at the main site.
sudo apt-get install amsn
Or Click here to install
-Skype:
Since Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), Skype is part of the Canonical partner repository. To install Skype add the Canonical Partner Repository and install Skype via the Software-Center or via the Terminal.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install skype
Flash plugin for 32 and 64 bit
- For Ubuntu 32 bit : To be able to watch videos and see flash website in your firefox you need to install flash plugin, ubuntu software center and search word "flash"
- For Ubuntu 64 bit:
To install native flash for Ubuntu 10.10 64 bit, open terminal and type the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sevenmachines/flash
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install flashplugin64-installer
Other must have Internet applications:
* Opera : The fastest browser on Earth is even faster. But that is not all. Use Opera Turbo to double your page-download speed on slow connections.
* Google Chrome- web Browser from Google
* Thunderbird – email and news client from Mozilla
* Google Earth- Travel to cities across the globe, dive into the depths of the ocean, explore remote islands, and even fly to faraway galaxies
* Dropbox - Dropbox is the easiest way to store, sync, and, share files online.
* LibreOffice- LibreOffice is a productivity suite that is compatible with other major office suites, and available on a variety of platforms. It is free software and therefore free to download, use and distribute (Not adviced yet for productive machines).
Last application to install !!!???
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If you are running Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx and you want to upgrade, please follow the instructions in this post to upgrade from Lucid to Maverick Meerkat. : How to upgrade to Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat from ubuntu 10.04 lucid, karmic| Desktop & Server
First thing, if you have issue with sound in maverick see our post: how to resolve nosound problem in ubuntu , i confronted this issue when i first installed lucid in my Laptop, the solution you can find it in this post.
Bisigi Themes
If you don`t like the actual theme of Ubuntu Maverick Meerkat, maybe the First thing you can do is to change this one to another you like. There is a nice collection of themes from Bisigi Project that you can try and sure you will like them( See the complete collection).
These themes can be installed by adding besigi project repository, Open terminal and copy the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bisigi/ppa
sudo apt-get update
To install the complete collection type :
sudo apt-get install bisigi-themes
If you want to try them one by one please refer to this post for more details.
Note: For ubuntu 10.10 RC may not work you have to try the testing ppa for maverick instead:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bisigi/dev
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install bisigi-themes
Compiz
Compiz is one of the first compositing window managers for the X Window System that is able to take advantage of OpenGL-acceleration. The integration allows it to perform compositing effects in window management, such as a minimization effect and a cube workspace.
Find more informations about Compiz in this post
Ubuntu-Tweak
Ubuntu Tweak is a must have application for Ubuntu and LinuxMint, it is an application to config Ubuntu easier for everyone. It provides many useful desktop and system options that the default desktop environment doesn't provide.
Using Ubuntu Tweak you can install all needed applications with a simple click, you can change the window buttons from Left to right...etc.
* Install Ubuntu Tweak in Ubuntu via repository:
Open terminal and enter the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Most of the applications listed in this post, can be installed from Ubutu Tweak Center.
If you want to learn how to use Ubuntu Tweak read our previous post
Ubuntu_Tweak_002
Add Medibuntu repositories
Medibuntu is a packaging project dedicated to distributing software that cannot be included in Ubuntu for various reasons, related to geographical variations in legislation regarding intellectual property, security and other issues. by adding Medibuntu repostories you will be able to install many softwares like Google-Earth , opera ,Win32codecs , Msfonts and more by the normal command :
sudo apt-get install
Medibuntu is available now for Maverick Meerkat
Click here and Follow the steps to add medibuntu repostories to ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat in my previous post.
Sharing folders in Maverick Meerkat
In order to share folders in Maverick Meerkat with other Linux and windows machines in your network, you will need to install and configure samba share, for instructions how to configure samba in Ubuntu see this Post
Installing samba :
sudo apt-get install samba
or click here
Windows emulators : PlayOnLinux
PlayOnLinux is a piece of sofware which allows you to easily install and use numerous games and softwares designed to run with Microsoft®'s Windows®.
You can install many windows games like callofduty, doom ,.... Msfonts ,Itune ,Microsoft office 2007 (see our howto install MS office 2007 in Ubuntu using playonlinux )
You can install playonlinux from Ubuntu software center, by using the command :
sudo apt-get install playonlinux
Or Click this link to install :
PlayOnLinux_001
Enchance launch-bar menu in Maverick Meerkat
with cairo-dock, Docky
*
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows). It is compatible with Compiz, but it can also run without a composite manager . Cairo-Dock can run under GNOME, KDE and XFCE.
Open the terminal and copy and past the command bellow :
sudo -v
echo "deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/cairo-dock-team/ppa/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main ## Cairo-Dock-PPA-Stable" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys E80D6BF5
Update the installation :
sudo apt-get update
Now install cairo-dock :
sudo apt-get install cairo-dock cairo-dock-plug-ins
* Docky : Some of Docky's amazing features include themes, plugins, 4 different hiding modes, advanced indicators, zeitgeist integration, and window management.Docky is an advanced shortcut bar that sits at the bottom, top, and/or sides of your screen. It provides easy access to some of the files, folders, and applications on your computer, displays which applications are currently running, holds windows in their minimized state, and more.
Installation of Docky
First add repository
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:docky-core/ppa
Now update source and install docky
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install docky
Add screenlets to your Desktop
Screenlets are small owner-drawn applications that can be described as "the virtual representation of things lying/standing around on your desk". Sticknotes, clocks, rulers, ... the possibilities are endless. The goal of the Screenlets base-classes is to simplify the creation of fully themeable mini-apps that each solve basic desktop-work-related needs and generally improve the usability and eye-candy of the modern composited Linux-desktop.
sudo apt-get install screenlets
Or install by clicking
screenlets
Ubuntu Gaming made easy with PlayDeb
If you are a fun of gaming so is important to add Playdeb repositories to your Lucid Lynx. Playdeb is a gaming repository for Ubuntu - aimed to provide titles already available on getdeb.net in an easier to install and update format. You can install many games by a simple click.
Please see how to add playdeb.net repository in this link : Ubuntu Gaming made easy with PlayDeb
Multimedia
My Favorite media player are VLC media player and banshee:
VLC is the best media player for Linux it play almost everything , he has many features that you can not find in any other media player , read this post to know more about vlc : Things you didn’t know VLC media player can do
Install VLC media player :
sudo apt-get install vlc
or click the image to install vlc :
- The second media player i like is Banshee,
You can install banshee by clicking this link or from the command line :
sudo apt-get install banshee
If you like banshee you will like also to add some useful extensions like :
1.
banshee-extension-ubuntu one music store : This extension makes the Ubuntu one Music Store available in banshee.
sudo apt-get install banshee-extension-ubuntuonemusicstore
or click this image to install
For more extensions for Banshee open Ubuntu software center and type Banshee then you will got Banshee and a list of extensions:
Playing encrypted DVDs
To play encrypted DVDs, the libdvdcss2 package is essential. libdvdcss is a simple library designed for accessing DVDs like a block device without having to bother about the decryption.
If you already added Medibuntu repositories above manualy of via start script you will be able to install them using the command :
sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2
Media centers
1-Moovida Media center
Moovida is much more than a simple media player... it is a cutting edge media center bringing the best of the internet to your TV screen. Automatically creating your own digital library you can browse from your sofa with a remote control. The elegant and easy to use interface automatically displays artwork and fan art throughtout and gives you access to movie synopsis and artist info.
Install Moovida from by clicking here, or using the command :
sudo apt-get install moovida
2- XMBC
XBMC is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. XBMC is available for Linux, OSX, Windows, and the original Xbox.
While XBMC functions very well as a standard media player application for your computer, it has been designed to be the perfect companion for your HTPC. Supporting an almost endless range of remote controls, and combined with its beautiful interface and powerful skinning engine, XBMC feels very natural to use from the couch and is the ideal solution for your home theater.
Installation in Ubuntu 10.10 maverick Meerkat:
Open terminal and copy the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install xbmc
Video editors: Openshot
Pitivi Video editor is now included in ubuntu 10.04, but my favorite Video editor is Openshot for the moment i find it as one of the best existing actually for Linux. Openshot now is included in Ubuntu repositories, so you can install it by clicking here or by typing the command:
sudo apt-get install openshot
Or Click link bellow to install :
OpenShot 1.2 Highlights from Jonathan Thomas on Vimeo.
Backup tools : Deja Dup
Déjà Dup is a simple backup tool. It hides the complexity of doing backups the 'right way' (encrypted, off-site, and regular) and uses duplicity as the backend.
Deja Dup features :
• Support for local or remote backup locations, including Amazon S3
• Securely encrypts and compresses your data
• Incrementally backs up, letting you restore from any particular backup
• Schedules regular backups
• Integrates well into your GNOME desktop
sudo apt-get install deja-dup
Or Click link bellow to install :
Bitorrent client
1- Deluge
The Deluge application was designed to be a full-featured BitTorrent client. Deluge uses libtorrent in it's backend and PyGTK for it's user interface, and is currently usable on POSIX-compliant operating systems. It is intended to bring a native, full-featured client to GTK desktop environments such as GNOME and Xfce. An official Windows port is also available.
Installation:
Open terminal and type the follwing commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deluge-team/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install deluge
2- Vuze
Vuze is a bitorrent client that is used to download and share files using the p2p network.
sudo apt-get install vuze
Or install by clicking here
Filezilla the best ftp client for linux
Filezilla is the best ftp client for Linux
Install via command line :
sudo apt-get install filezilla
Or by clicking here
Communication : Instant messengers
- Pidgin the best messenger client and 30 plugins, you can enjoy chat with freinds using voice and cam.
sudo apt-get install pidgin
Or by clicking this link
- aMSN is a free windows Live Messenger clone. aMSN attempts to emulate the look and feel of Windows Live Messenger, and supports many of its features.
aMSN has features not present in Windows Live Messenger. Users can set alarms, are able to see others who have removed them from their contact list, and are able to open many profiles at once. It is also very customizable, with extensions and themes available at the main site.
sudo apt-get install amsn
Or Click here to install
-Skype:
Since Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), Skype is part of the Canonical partner repository. To install Skype add the Canonical Partner Repository and install Skype via the Software-Center or via the Terminal.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install skype
Flash plugin for 32 and 64 bit
- For Ubuntu 32 bit : To be able to watch videos and see flash website in your firefox you need to install flash plugin, ubuntu software center and search word "flash"
- For Ubuntu 64 bit:
To install native flash for Ubuntu 10.10 64 bit, open terminal and type the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sevenmachines/flash
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install flashplugin64-installer
Other must have Internet applications:
* Opera : The fastest browser on Earth is even faster. But that is not all. Use Opera Turbo to double your page-download speed on slow connections.
* Google Chrome- web Browser from Google
* Thunderbird – email and news client from Mozilla
* Google Earth- Travel to cities across the globe, dive into the depths of the ocean, explore remote islands, and even fly to faraway galaxies
* Dropbox - Dropbox is the easiest way to store, sync, and, share files online.
* LibreOffice- LibreOffice is a productivity suite that is compatible with other major office suites, and available on a variety of platforms. It is free software and therefore free to download, use and distribute (Not adviced yet for productive machines).
Last application to install !!!???
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13 First steps after installing ubuntu
13 First steps after installing ubuntu
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By Tibutabu
#1 - Add medibuntu repositorium:
Enter command in the terminal(all on one line!): sudo wget http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/jaunty.list --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list
Enter command in the terminal(all on one line!): sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get update
#2 - Updating Ubuntu
sudo apt-get update (downloads list of updates)
sudo apt-get upgrade (downloads & installs updates)
#3 - Make it so that bootloader won't wait 3 seconds:
- command in the terminal:
sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
- change to timeout:0 and save
ps. You can still get to grub menu by pressing esc repeatedly
#4 - Installing the Tahoma font (enter the following commands copy&paste line by line):
cd ~
wget http://www.stchman.com/tools/MS_fonts/tahoma.zip
sudo unzip -d /usr/share/fonts/truetype/msttcorefonts ~/tahoma.zip
sudo fc-cache -f -v
rm -f ~/tahoma.zip
#5 - Install useful packs in synaptic (or in the terminal: sudo apt-get install package name)
- codecs:
ubuntu-restricted-extras
w32codecs (for 64 bit sytems w64codecs)
libdvdcss2
gstreamer0.10-alsa
gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg
gstreamer0.10-gnomevfs
gstreamer0.10-pitfdll
gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad
gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad-multiverse
gstreamer0.10-plugins-base
gstreamer0.10-plugins-base-apps
gstreamer0.10-plugins-good
gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly
gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly-multiverse
gstreamer0.10-schroedinger
gstreamer0.10-tools
gstreamer0.10-x
libgstreamer0.10-0
libgstreamer-plugins-base0.10-0
totem-gstreamer
- windows fonts: msttcorefonts
- MSN clients: empathy, pidgin, emesene, amsn
- Skype: skype-static-oss
- flash: flashplugin-nonfree
- java: sun-java6-jre and sun-java6-plugin
- Best movie player: mplayer (or smplayer)
- VLC media player (supposed to run HD videos better than mplayer?): vlc
- realplayer: realplayer
- ftp-client: filezilla
- For unpacking files: rar, unrar and p7zip-full
- If using an ipod: gtkipod and ipodslave
- for running windows programs: wine
(check out what you can run first: http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&sTitle=Browse%20Applications&sOrderBy=appName&bAscending=true)
*- SMS support for skype:
a) Go to http://sourceforge.net/projects/skype4py/files/ and download Skype4Py-1.0.31.0.tar.gz
b) Right click and "extract here"
c) In the terminal go to the opened package and write sudo python setup.py install
d) Download http://www.kolmann.at/philipp/linux/skysentials/skysentials-1.0.1.tar.gz
e) Right click and "extract here"
f) Run Skype
g) in the terminal go to where you installed skysentials and run program
./skysentials.py
#6 - Gnome fonts smaller and more windows like
1) Start menu: Computer -> Preferences -> Appearence -> Fonts: Sizes 8,5 for everything and for font Tahoma
2) Computer -> Preferences-> Qt 4 Settings -> GUI style: "Plastique" jand Fonts: Tahoma and size 8
3) Icons smaller: Start menu -> Locations -> Home Catalog -> menu redactor -> preferences -> change sizes to 66%, 66% and 50%
#7 - Website fonts (Firefox): Tools -> Options -> Content -> (Fonts & Colors):
Default font: times new roman 16
Proportional: serif 16
Serif: times new roman
Sans-serif: arial
Monospace: courier new 13
Minimum font size: none
#8 - Picasa photoalbum: http://dl.google.com/linux/deb/pool/non-free/p/picasa/picasa_3.0-current_i386.deb (download and run)
(#9) - Best CD-DVD burner K3b install (if Brasero isn't enough) - also the easiest CD ripper
sudo apt-get install k3b language-pack-kde-et-base language-pack-kde-et lame
sudo chown sinukasutajanimi ~/.kde -R
For ripping mp3's: K3b -> configurations-> K3b configurations -> Plugins -> K3b External Audio Encoder -> configure -> Mp3 (Lame) -> change-> change line copy&paste:
lame -h --preset extreme --add-id3v2 --tt %t --ta %a --tl %m --ty %y
--tc %c --tn %n - %f
(#10) - Removing openoffice red lines from under the text (shuts spellcheck off):
Tools -> Preferences -> language preferences -> Typing tools-> uncheck "Spellcheck while writing" and "Grammar check while writing"
If need arises you can just manually use it by pressing F7
#11 - Faster UBUNTU:
1) Removing unnecessary services
sudo apt-get install sysvconfig (downloads & installs sysvconfig)
sudo sysvconfig (runs it)
ChooseEnable/Disable (press Enter) And remove/Choose with space the services:
apmd -only for laptops and/or using UPS
apport - Notifies you of errors
(avahi-daemon - remove if you're not using a printer, scanner etc.
bluetooth - Delete if you're not gonna use bluetooth
brltty - remove, necessary for handicaped
cups - Necessary for printing
dns-clean - remove (only for dial-up connections)
hotkey setup - laptop keys (sound, brightness) - remove if you're not using a laptop
laptop-mode - for laptops
pcmciautils - for laptops
ppp-dns - remove (necessary for old ADSL modems)
readahead - remove
readahead-desktop - remove
rsync - remove
samba - necessary for windows LAN
saned - For scanners
ssh - If you want to remotely access ubuntu
windbind - necessary for samba
wpa-ifupdown - necessary for wifi
...dont touch anything else
- pick "OK" (press tab) -> "Finished" -> "Quit"
2) Remoce unecessary GNOME services
Start menu -> Computer-> Preferences -> Startup Applications:
Bluetoothi manager - if using bluetooth
Remote desktop - if you want to remotely access you computer
Print queve applet - For printers
Update notifier - notifies of updates (you can take it off and enter sudo apt-get update ja sudo apt-get upgrade once a week)
Visual aid - for handicaps
3)Remove effects:
Start menu -> Computer -> preferences -> appearance -> Visual Effects -> None
4) If that's not enough then: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=189192
#12 - Remove annoying "beep-sound"
sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
And add the line:
blacklist pcspkr
& save. Will go into effect after restart
*Ubuntu startup sound off:
Start menu -computer- preferences - sound - top "sounds" - uncheck
#13 - Connecting with Wifi (Startup) always asks for "Keyring"-password?
Terminal:
rm $HOME/.gnome2/keyrings/default.keyring
Next time it asks for a new password leave everything empty and press ok
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By Tibutabu
#1 - Add medibuntu repositorium:
Enter command in the terminal(all on one line!): sudo wget http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/jaunty.list --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list
Enter command in the terminal(all on one line!): sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get update
#2 - Updating Ubuntu
sudo apt-get update (downloads list of updates)
sudo apt-get upgrade (downloads & installs updates)
#3 - Make it so that bootloader won't wait 3 seconds:
- command in the terminal:
sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
- change to timeout:0 and save
ps. You can still get to grub menu by pressing esc repeatedly
#4 - Installing the Tahoma font (enter the following commands copy&paste line by line):
cd ~
wget http://www.stchman.com/tools/MS_fonts/tahoma.zip
sudo unzip -d /usr/share/fonts/truetype/msttcorefonts ~/tahoma.zip
sudo fc-cache -f -v
rm -f ~/tahoma.zip
#5 - Install useful packs in synaptic (or in the terminal: sudo apt-get install package name)
- codecs:
ubuntu-restricted-extras
w32codecs (for 64 bit sytems w64codecs)
libdvdcss2
gstreamer0.10-alsa
gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg
gstreamer0.10-gnomevfs
gstreamer0.10-pitfdll
gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad
gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad-multiverse
gstreamer0.10-plugins-base
gstreamer0.10-plugins-base-apps
gstreamer0.10-plugins-good
gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly
gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly-multiverse
gstreamer0.10-schroedinger
gstreamer0.10-tools
gstreamer0.10-x
libgstreamer0.10-0
libgstreamer-plugins-base0.10-0
totem-gstreamer
- windows fonts: msttcorefonts
- MSN clients: empathy, pidgin, emesene, amsn
- Skype: skype-static-oss
- flash: flashplugin-nonfree
- java: sun-java6-jre and sun-java6-plugin
- Best movie player: mplayer (or smplayer)
- VLC media player (supposed to run HD videos better than mplayer?): vlc
- realplayer: realplayer
- ftp-client: filezilla
- For unpacking files: rar, unrar and p7zip-full
- If using an ipod: gtkipod and ipodslave
- for running windows programs: wine
(check out what you can run first: http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&sTitle=Browse%20Applications&sOrderBy=appName&bAscending=true)
*- SMS support for skype:
a) Go to http://sourceforge.net/projects/skype4py/files/ and download Skype4Py-1.0.31.0.tar.gz
b) Right click and "extract here"
c) In the terminal go to the opened package and write sudo python setup.py install
d) Download http://www.kolmann.at/philipp/linux/skysentials/skysentials-1.0.1.tar.gz
e) Right click and "extract here"
f) Run Skype
g) in the terminal go to where you installed skysentials and run program
./skysentials.py
#6 - Gnome fonts smaller and more windows like
1) Start menu: Computer -> Preferences -> Appearence -> Fonts: Sizes 8,5 for everything and for font Tahoma
2) Computer -> Preferences-> Qt 4 Settings -> GUI style: "Plastique" jand Fonts: Tahoma and size 8
3) Icons smaller: Start menu -> Locations -> Home Catalog -> menu redactor -> preferences -> change sizes to 66%, 66% and 50%
#7 - Website fonts (Firefox): Tools -> Options -> Content -> (Fonts & Colors):
Default font: times new roman 16
Proportional: serif 16
Serif: times new roman
Sans-serif: arial
Monospace: courier new 13
Minimum font size: none
#8 - Picasa photoalbum: http://dl.google.com/linux/deb/pool/non-free/p/picasa/picasa_3.0-current_i386.deb (download and run)
(#9) - Best CD-DVD burner K3b install (if Brasero isn't enough) - also the easiest CD ripper
sudo apt-get install k3b language-pack-kde-et-base language-pack-kde-et lame
sudo chown sinukasutajanimi ~/.kde -R
For ripping mp3's: K3b -> configurations-> K3b configurations -> Plugins -> K3b External Audio Encoder -> configure -> Mp3 (Lame) -> change-> change line copy&paste:
lame -h --preset extreme --add-id3v2 --tt %t --ta %a --tl %m --ty %y
--tc %c --tn %n - %f
(#10) - Removing openoffice red lines from under the text (shuts spellcheck off):
Tools -> Preferences -> language preferences -> Typing tools-> uncheck "Spellcheck while writing" and "Grammar check while writing"
If need arises you can just manually use it by pressing F7
#11 - Faster UBUNTU:
1) Removing unnecessary services
sudo apt-get install sysvconfig (downloads & installs sysvconfig)
sudo sysvconfig (runs it)
ChooseEnable/Disable (press Enter) And remove/Choose with space the services:
apmd -only for laptops and/or using UPS
apport - Notifies you of errors
(avahi-daemon - remove if you're not using a printer, scanner etc.
bluetooth - Delete if you're not gonna use bluetooth
brltty - remove, necessary for handicaped
cups - Necessary for printing
dns-clean - remove (only for dial-up connections)
hotkey setup - laptop keys (sound, brightness) - remove if you're not using a laptop
laptop-mode - for laptops
pcmciautils - for laptops
ppp-dns - remove (necessary for old ADSL modems)
readahead - remove
readahead-desktop - remove
rsync - remove
samba - necessary for windows LAN
saned - For scanners
ssh - If you want to remotely access ubuntu
windbind - necessary for samba
wpa-ifupdown - necessary for wifi
...dont touch anything else
- pick "OK" (press tab) -> "Finished" -> "Quit"
2) Remoce unecessary GNOME services
Start menu -> Computer-> Preferences -> Startup Applications:
Bluetoothi manager - if using bluetooth
Remote desktop - if you want to remotely access you computer
Print queve applet - For printers
Update notifier - notifies of updates (you can take it off and enter sudo apt-get update ja sudo apt-get upgrade once a week)
Visual aid - for handicaps
3)Remove effects:
Start menu -> Computer -> preferences -> appearance -> Visual Effects -> None
4) If that's not enough then: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=189192
#12 - Remove annoying "beep-sound"
sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
And add the line:
blacklist pcspkr
& save. Will go into effect after restart
*Ubuntu startup sound off:
Start menu -computer- preferences - sound - top "sounds" - uncheck
#13 - Connecting with Wifi (Startup) always asks for "Keyring"-password?
Terminal:
rm $HOME/.gnome2/keyrings/default.keyring
Next time it asks for a new password leave everything empty and press ok
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