The Linux Command Line

I myself, am a newbie when it comes to Linux and its Command Line Interface (or CLI for short). I decided to do some browsing and found this site that walks you through the basics of using the CLI and gradually gets more complicated. Check it out here.

Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

 

Right now you can grab the beta of Hardy Heron if you really want, but the final release is in 28 days.

New Features List:

• Firefox 3 Beta 4 replaced Firefox 2
• Transmission is now the default pre-installed BitTorrent application, which replaces the Gnome BitTorrent downloader
• New VNC client, Vinagre, pre-installed in beta
• Brasero CD/DVD burning application
• View time and weather in multiple locations
• Wubi installer (very handy)

There are a lot more additions too…check the whole list out here.

A couple more pics:

Facebook Instant Messenger!

Now you can be on Facebook even more – if thats possible…

Sometime, within the next two weeks, Facebook will be adding an integrated chat service that allows you to see who’s online and to talk with them like on AIM or MSN. Watch the video above to see a preview of what they are planning on it to look like -  but they stated that it may change drastically from now to the point when it is released to the public.I personally can’t wait. Post in the comments below to voice your own opinion on IM or Facebook in general – or whatever you want, really.

How To Build an Invisible Bookshelf [Impress Your Friends - Kinda]

Over at Home Rejuvenation, they’ve posted a nice little how-to they found on building your own “invisible bookshelf”. The effect is quite neat so i figured I might as well tell all of you so you could see it for yourself. All you really need is a couple of screws, an L-bracket, and an old but thick book. Check out the video here.

“Back to My Mac” for Free

Here’s an interesting article that I found on Lifehacker the other day. Its a whole how-to for setting up a similar method of Back to My Mac but its entirely free. I just though you guys would enjoy this…Get back to Your Mac Without Paying for It

Tags: DIY, Mac, Apple

Slimming Down Your Flash Drive [At Your Own Risk]

So I was bored this weekend and decided to slim down my old memory stick for no apparent reason.

Supplies you will need:

• Memory Stick
• Tape (Clear packing tape looks best)

Step 1 – Remove plastic covering around the flash drive and circuit board.
Step 2 – Wrap tape around circuit board

And voila, you have a slimmed down flash memory stick