Where can I find offical Ubuntu Archive Mirrors?
Answer:
Pick a mirror at this url: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+archivemirrors
Jan 022010
Dec 312009
Install Java Runtime environment under Ubuntu
Answer:
In the command shell, type:
sudo aptitude install sun-java6-jre sun-java6-plugin
The commands will install the Java Runtime environment as well as the browser's plugin (e.g. Firefox)
Dec 252009
What Linux distribution is the best for home audio/video processing?
Answer:
For normal users, Ubuntu: http://www.ubuntu.com/ would be a good choice for audio/video processing.
Also, you may check out 64 Studio: http://www.64studio.com/
Dec 192009
Answer:
1. Install update-manager-core if it is not already installed:
sudo apt-get install update-manager-core
2. Launch the upgrade tool:
sudo do-release-upgrade
Follow the on-screen instructions.
May 062009
A better alternative to top
Answer:
It is the htop : http://htop.sourceforge.net
To install under Ubuntu
# sudo apt-get install htop
