Amsn 0.97.2 + Antialiasing

August 3, 2008 – the last version of Amsn: 0.97.2

everyone can download and install the last version of amsn from the official site, but when you use for the first time this application you’ll see a program without antialias.

If you want to solve this problem you have to reinstall the right version of tcl and tk libraries and the reinstall amsn 0.97.2.
here you can find the link to download them:
tcl
tk
amsn 0.97.2

Now, first of all, you have to remove from your system the tcl and tk libraries installed before; you can do it using Synaptic or typing on your shell:
sudo apt-get remove tcl* tk*

Install of the new version of tcl/tk lib:
unrar the downloaded files and enter in the directory unix, the install it typing:
sudo ./configure && sudo make && sudo make install

Compile Amsn:
enter in the directory of ams: cd amsn-0.97.2
and then install amsn:
./configure –prefix=/usr –with-tcl=/usr/local/lib –with-tk=/usr/local/lib
sudo make && sudo make install

If yuo have this error: /usr/local/bin/amsn: line 3: exec: wish: not found type:
sudo ln -s /usr/local/bin/wish8.5 /usr/local/bin/wish

D-Link DSL-624T con ubuntu

Guida all’installazione e utilizzo del modem router wireless D-Link DSL-G624T

Questo router wireless funziona alla perfezione su Ubuntu ed è installabile in qualche minuto.

Prima di tutto occorre collegare il modem all’alimentazione e al pc (con cavo ethernet o WiFi). Connettersi al modem (io lo faccio utilizzando Wicd, ottimo programma per la gestione delle reti).

Fatto ciò basta settare i parametri che il modem dovrà poi utilizzare per connettersi a internet: basta collegarsi al modem digitando nell’url l’indirizzo a cui è associato cioè 192.168.1.1. In questo modo ci si collega al modem dopo aver inserito username e pass che di default sono entrambe admin.

Fatto ciò si può installare facilmente il modem attraverso l’installazione wizard oppure settando i parametri avanzati manualmente. E’ sufficiente inserire pass e nomeutente della nostra connessione a internet affinche il modem si colleghi cliccando semplicemente su connect. Se si desidera avere una connessione sempre attiva il modem effettuerà da solo la connessione ogni volta lo si attacchi all’alimentatore.

In pochi minuti è cosi possibile utilizzare questo stupendo modem

Hattrick Organizer on Gutsy

HO 1.397, new version for the 34th hattrick’s season

yesterday was upload on the HO site the new version compatible with the changes of the new season. Download from here.

Then unzip the file and put it wherever you want.

Look at the properties of the HO.sh file in the new folder and  select executable.

Now you only have to start the new HO version from shell:

cd path/HO_1397 (subs path with the path where you have saved the folder)
./HO.sh

have fun!!!

my Desk on Gutsy

kdm: download from here:

ksplash: download from here:

and my desk:

Conky on my Gutsy

…a light weight system monitor!!!

Conky is a system monitor that run on your desktop or on in a windows like every other program. Maybe you know karamba that is a very good app but conky is very light and easily configurable.

Download Conky from the repo: (sudo apt-get install Conky) or look at the procedure from the official site: http://conky.sourceforge.net/

Then put the configuration file in your home:
sudo zcat /usr/share/doc/conky-1.4.0-r1/conkyrc.sample.gz ~/.conkyrc(subs 1.4.0-r1 with your version).

Now look at the variable page on this site: http://conky.sourceforge.net/variables.html
and at the setting file here: http://conky.sourceforge.net/variables.html

Now you can configure your Conky with the config file: kate ~/.conkyrc
I’ve found a problem with the desktop icons when conky referehses. If you have the same problem modify .conkyrc in this way:
own_window 1
own_window_type override
own_window_transparent 1

this my conky:

my conkyrc: .conky.odt
(dowload the file and rename it .conkyrc… then put it on your home and lauch conky)

AWN on Gutsy

how i’ve installed AWN on my kubuntu gutsy

fisrt off all edit the sources list:

sudo kate /etc/apt/sources.list

and add this lines:

##AWN
deb http://repo.freecreations.info/ubuntu gutsy freeverse

then you can install your AWN bar from synaptic (or adept) by installing this 3 packets:

sudo apt-get install awn-core-applets awn-manager avant-window-navigator 

then start your bar: avant-window-navigator 

if you have any problem, launch the dock from shell and look at the error. Probably it must be for some dependences so type: sudo apt-get install -f   for checkin the dependences unsatisfied or install the packets that you haven’t from synaptic…

KDM and Splash Screen on Gutsy

How to personalize your KDE Desktop!

This is a tutorial to create your kdm and Splash Screen theme: you can find all that you have to modify or create.

KDM:

First off all look at the kdmrc file: kate /etc/kdX/kdmrc (subs X with the version of kde), and make sure that in the [X-*-Greeter] section there’s the line UseTheme=true.

Now you can find the installed KDM theme here: /usr/share/apps/kdm/themes
Than look in the folder of the installed themes, where you can find a .xml file, which is the file with the configuration option of the kdm screen. You can modify there the color, dimension and position of fonts and images of your kdm.
Then take a look of the images and change them with your prefer ones.

SPLASH SCREEN

KDE saves your downloaded ksplash screen in: /home/thio/.kde/share/apps/ksplash/Themes
There you can modify all that you want with your prefer images. You also find a .rc file that is the file of the configuration.

You can also download a lot of kdm & splash screen from the section of kde-look.

Ubuntu HTML editor – QUANTA PLUS

I think this is the best html visual editor i’ve found in linux. Available in the official Repository:

sudo apt-get install to download it………

Gutsy on my Packard Bell EASYNOTE MX

I’ve already installed Gutsy on my Laptop, this is my lspci:

00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/PM/GMS, 943/940GML and 945GT Express Memory Controller Hub (rev 03)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03)
00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS/GME, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) High Definition Audio Controller (rev 02)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 1 (rev 02)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 2 (rev 02)
00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 02)
00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 02)
00:1d.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 02)
00:1d.3 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 02)
00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 02)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev e2)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GBM (ICH7-M) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 02)
00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) IDE Controller (rev 02)
02:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (rev 02)
03:07.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8139/8139C/8139C+ (rev 10)

WIRELESS: intel3945: it runs without problem with the Restricted Drive

VIDEO: intel 945: no problem whit resolution and video settings. it runs perfectly in Gutsy.

AUDIO: intel HDA: run but only after alsa configuration: look here for a manual. (Downaload the last alsa version).

TOUCHPAD SYNAPTIC: no problem. If you want a perfect configuration look here.
USB: noone problems.

News in Gutsy

This is my second day in Gutsy and we’re talkin about the best operative system have ever done (almost for me ).

The difference between the last version (Feisty) aren’t a lot but everyone is very useful.  Now the administration by root is easier and faster with the menu of Dolphin and also you open a terminal wherever you want into a dolphin window.

Compiz is included in the official repo so a lot of compatibility and settings problem are solve.

The possibility of customization are more than in Feisty version (take for example a look of the panel bar menu).

Download Gutsy!!!!!!!!!!!