Tag Archives: Ubuntu

Permanently remember password for gksudo

I’m all about security practices on my remote server systems. On my firewalled desktop systems, however, I’d rather err on the side of convenience. I prefer to not have to type my password to use sudo or gksudo (graphical sudo). … Continue reading

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64-bit Ubuntu: Not a problem

I recently had occasion to upgrade one of my home PCs. I went with a Core 2 Duo for the processor, and decided to give 64-bit Ubuntu (9.04, Jaunty Jackelope) a shot. I found it quite easy, with only a … Continue reading

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Fixing the function keys on the Apple Keyboard in Ubuntu

As I mentioned in a previous post, I love the feel of the Apple Keyboard. It’s comfortable, fast, reliable, and looks great to boot. [EDIT, 2010-07-07: I recommend you check out this page no matter what version of Ubuntu you … Continue reading

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