Linux: Use the Nano Text Editor

Introduction Nano is a text editor suited to working in UNIX. It is not as powerful as PC window-based editors, as it does not rely on the mouse, but still has many useful features. Most nano commands are invoked by holding down the Ctrl key (that is, the control...

MySQL Change root Password

How do I change MySQL root password under Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD and UNIX like operating system over ssh / telnet session? Setting up mysql password is one of the essential tasks. By default root user is MySQL admin account. Please note that the Linux / UNIX login...

Ubuntu 8.04 does not shut down properly

Here is what you do if you are running Xubuntu Hardy Heron:1) Go to the terminal (Applications/System) and enter this line of code:sudo mousepad /boot/grub/menu.lst2) Now a Mousepad file will open. Scroll down all the way till you see End Default Options3) Find the...

How to Install Open Office 3.0 in Ubuntu

Unless you’ve been in an isolation chamber, you’ve probably noticed that OpenOffice.org 3.0 was released yesterday. It’s been a while in the coming and now the latest version of our favourite, and most affordable, office suite is here.If you’re running Ubuntu (or...

How to Install Internet Explorer on Ubuntu

You have to enable universe packages first. It is also recommended that you use the official winehq ubuntu package: 1) Open a terminal 2) Open /etc/apt/sources.list  sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list3) Uncomment (or add) following lines:  deb...