Category: Linux

Android 2.2 on PC


Android is a Operating System for Mobile which is based on the modified version of Linux Kernal. Initially released on October 2008.

It’s been few weeks since I got my first Android Phone. (HTC Desire HD), which I liked very much, including the OS. Desire HD comes with Android 2.2.

Since I saw a Netbook with Android, I wanted to try out Android on PC, Virtually. I was able to grab a generic release from Android x86. There are also special versions for ASUS EE PC and other Netbooks. There are Acer Netbooks which comes with Android as well, I’ve seen some from Acer Aspire One Series.

I tried Android x86 2.2 on a Windows Platform with VMWare. The following are some of the screenshots from my experiment. It’s fun and worth trying, If you are a geek.

Skype going OPEN

Skype announced that It’s developing a “Open Source” version of Skype on Linux.

Customers has expressed concerns in comments saying the Skype’s Internet Protocol software might remain closed.

Skype didn’t announce a date, however they said Open Source version will be available in a nearest future. But users are asking the company to name a date on their blog.

Source: theinquirer.net

Giving up GIMP?

There is a plane to remove GIMP; the GNU Image Manipulation Tool from the default UBUNTU installation. The GIMP developers, who have expressed their view on this subjects seems to agree with Ubuntu’s plane.

Reasons for removing GIMP:

  • Lengthy startup time due to large collection of plugins.
  • Complicated for new users due to It’s rich features.
  • Uses lots of disk spaces. Ubuntu ships a CD with limited space.
  • Unsuitable as a default component of a mainstreme operating system.

My Opinion: Ubuntu may replace GIMP with a simple image manipulation tool.

Google Chrome on Linux

Don’t get excited, stable version isn’t released yet. Google says an early developer channel version is available, but don’t download it unless your a developer. More info on Google.

You can subscribe to Google Chrome! Google will send a update to you when Chrome is released for Linux. Subscribe now from Here.

Installing Microsoft Fonts on Linux

It have been couples of weeks since I didn’t post. This month have been busy on stuffs. Anyway I’m here with a new post.

I recently Introduced Linux to a Friend and He was asking me How to Install Windows Fonts on Linux. He want make some presentations.

There are different ways Installing TrueType Fonts. (By Copying them by commands etc)

Most easy way for Users with Internet Connection is Installing Package “msttcorefonts”.
Package Includes:

* Andale Mono
* Arial Black
* Arial (Bold, Italic, Bold Italic)
* Comic Sans MS (Bold)
* Courier New (Bold, Italic, Bold Italic)
* Georgia (Bold, Italic, Bold Italic)
* Impact
* Times New Roman (Bold, Italic, Bold Italic)
* Trebuchet (Bold, Italic, Bold Italic)
* Verdana (Bold, Italic, Bold Italic)
* Webdings

Follow steps below to Install the Package.

Open Command Line (Terminal) Located in [Applications/Accessories/]

sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts

After Installing New Fonts you have to restart or to avoid that, Use the command below in Command Line:

sudo fc-cache -fv

If you want more help Installing TrueType Fonts contact me.