Category Archives: Open Source Software

Blubuntu

UPDATE: I’ve actually backed out of this theme by reinstalling Human, but have kept the cool blue login splash and deep sky blue desktop background. Instead of Human I’ve applied Gnome’s Glossy theme (as recommended by Jason Rowe, see below). Looks pretty sharp to me. Would love to re-enabled Normal Visual Effects, which gave me [...]

Bug bites: Ubuntu and non-automouting usb devices

This appears to be a bug that most are blaming on the latest kernel update. I’m running 8.04 LTS on the desktop and have been bitten by it. Basically the problem is that devices connected through a usb hub (in my case the Dell 19″ LCD monitor sitting on my desk at home) are no [...]