OhHeyItsLou Tutorials

Lou's Ubuntu Cheat Sheet

2012-02-11T09:59:00.038-05:00

# Gnome 3 Auto Login

sudo /usr/lib/lightdm/lightdm-set-defaults -s gnome-shell

# Unity Auto Login

sudo /usr/lib/lightdm/lightdm-set-defaults -s ubuntu

# Change LightDM Wallpaper

gksu gedit /etc/lightdm/unity-greeter.conf

# My Commonly Installed Apps

sudo apt-get install build-essential kernel-package libncurses5-dev bzip2 fakeroot git git-core git-gui msr-tools ruby filezilla openshot vlc minitube audacity soundconverter arista gimp gimp-plugin-registry gnome-contacts trimage guvcview meld blender gparted screenkey dkms empathy shotwell alacarte aptitude hardinfo gufw diffuse fonts-cantarell

# Compile ffmpeg and x264

Make sure you don't have ffmpeg or x264 installed:

sudo apt-get remove ffmpeg x264 libx264-dev

Update your system:

sudo apt-get update

Install all of the packages required for compilation & Installation:

sudo apt-get install build-essential checkinstall git libfaac-dev libjack-jackd2-dev libmp3lame-dev libopencore-amrnb-dev libopencore-amrwb-dev libsdl1.2-dev libtheora-dev libva-dev libvdpau-dev libvorbis-dev libx11-dev libxfixes-dev texi2html yasm zlib1g-dev libsdl1.2-dev libvdpau-dev libxfixes-dev

Now you have to obtain the x264 source code by cloning it's git repository:

git clone git://git.videolan.org/x264

Now we move on to configuring, compiling and installing:

cd x264

Configure:

./configure --enable-static

Compile:

make -j 9

Install:

sudo checkinstall --pkgname=x264 --pkgversion="3:$(./version.sh | awk -F'[" ]' '/POINT/{print $4"+git"$5}')" --backup=no --deldoc=yes --fstrans=no --default

ffmpeg

Now you have to obtain the ffmpeg source code by cloning it's git repository:

git clone --depth 1 git://git.videolan.org/ffmpeg

Now we move on to configuring, compiling and installing:

cd ffmpeg

Configure:

./configure --enable-gpl --enable-libfaac --enable-libmp3lame --enable-libopencore-amrnb --enable-libopencore-amrwb --enable-libtheora --enable-libvorbis --enable-libx264 --enable-nonfree --enable-postproc --enable-version3 --enable-x11grab

Compile:

make -j 9

Install:

sudo checkinstall --pkgname=ffmpeg --pkgversion="5:$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M)-git" --backup=no --deldoc=yes --fstrans=no --default

hash x264 ffmpeg ffplay ffprobe

Here's the ffmpeg code I use for screencasting:

# Lou's Screencast script using ffmpeg for desktop use

ffmpeg -f alsa -i pulse -r 30 -s 1600x900 -f x11grab -i :0.0 -vcodec libx264 -

preset ultrafast -crf 0 -y screencast.mp4

# Android AOSP packages

sudo apt-get install git-core gnupg flex bison gperf build-essential zip curl zlib1g-dev libc6-dev lib32ncurses5-dev ia32-libs x11proto-core-dev libx11-dev lib32readline-gplv2-dev lib32z-dev libgl1-mesa-dev g++-multilib mingw32 tofrodos python-markdown libxml2-utils xsltproc

# AOSP Package - install last

sudo apt-get install libx11-dev:i386

# Java 1.6

Decompress

sh jdk-6u30-linux-x64.bin

Move

sudo mv jdk1.6.0_30 /usr/lib/jvm/

Run

sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/java" "java" "/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.6.0_30/bin/java" 1

sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/javac" "javac" "/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.6.0_30/bin/javac" 1

sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/javaws" "javaws" "/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.6.0_30/bin/javaws" 1

Run

sudo update-alternatives --config java

Choose the Option

/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.6.0_30/bin/java

Check Version

java -version

java version "1.6.0_30"

Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_30-b12)

Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.5-b03, mixed mode

Alternate Method if you have the Mint 12 Repository enabled:

sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jdk

# Faenza & Faience Icon Themes

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tiheum/equinox

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install faenza-icon-theme faience-icon-theme

# Kazam Screencaster Ubuntu 11.10

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kazam-team/unstable-series

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install kazam

# Linux Mint Icons & Mint-z Theme

git clone https://github.com/linuxmint/mint-x-icons.git

git clone https://github.com/linuxmint/mint-z-theme.git

# Zen Kernel

git clone --depth 1 git://zen-kernel.org/kernel/zen-stable.git

# X.org Edgers

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:xorg-edgers/ppa

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

# Booting Issues - Add to /etc/default/grub

quiet splash irqpoll

quiet splash acpi=off

acpi_osi=Linux

acpi=force

# How to Blacklist “Radeon” Module

As root, create file /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-radeon.conf

Add the following contents:

blacklist radeon

Save the file and reboot

# How to install Proprietary ATI Video Driver

1. Symbollically Link lib & lib64 to avoid lib64 error

cd /usr

sudo ln -s lib libx64

2. Make ATI installer executable

chmod +x amd-driver-installer-12-1-x86.x86_64.run

3. Install ATI Driver Manually DO NOT build deb packages

sudo sh ./amd-driver-installer-12-1-x86.x86_64.run

4. Update X.org

sudo aticonfig --initial -f

# Improve Gnome-Shell Performance with Proprietary ATI Driver

sudo gedit /etc/environment

Add the following entry at the bottom of the file:

CLUTTER_PAINT=disable-clipped-redraws:disable-culling
CLUTTER_VBLANK=True

# Add Medibuntu Repos

sudo wget --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/$(lsb_release -cs).list && sudo apt-get --quiet update && sudo apt-get --yes --quiet --allow-unauthenticated install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get --quiet update

# Enable DVD Playback

Must have Medibuntu Repos installed

sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2

# Fix Laptop Touchpad Not Working After Kernel Update

sudo su

echo options psmouse proto=exps > /etc/modprobe.d/psmouse.modprobe

# Enable all Startup Programs Ubuntu 11.10

cd /etc/xdg/autostart

sudo sed --in-place 's/NoDisplay=true/NoDisplay=false/g' *.desktop

# bashrc ADB & ccache

# Android ADB

export PATH=$PATH:/home/rizzo/sdk/platform-tools/

# Android ccache speeds up AOSP compile time

export USE_CCACHE=1

# Set ccache size within source directory

prebuilt/linux-x86/ccache/ccache -M 50G

# Restart bashrc

source .bashrc

# How to Change I/O Scheduler during run-time

Check to see what I/O Scheduler you're currently running:

cat /sys/block/sda/queue/scheduler

Change I/O Scheduler by entering the following into /etc/rc.local

echo noop > /sys/block/sda/queue/scheduler

# Add Linux Mint 12 repositories to your sources.list

Add the following to your /etc/apt/sources.list

deb http://packages.linuxmint.com/ lisa main upstream import

Then run:

sudo apt-get update

Finally install the following package:

sudo apt-get install linuxmint-keyring

HeyItsLou Custom Kernels for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Toro LTE

2011-12-26T22:36:00.017-05:00

Defiant v1 toro - Change Log: (Newest Release)

Now Compatible with 4.0.3 Roms
Built from latest omap tuna source

Swap Enabled

Optimized for Size (compressed)

CFQ I/O Scheduler
Defualt CPU Frequency Governor (ondemand)
Availalbe CPU Frequency Governors (powersave) (userspace) (interactive) (ondemand) (conservative) (performance) (hotplug)
Kernel Debugging disabled for increased performance
Disabled excessive debugging for increased performance
Much more....

v2 - Change Log:

Cleaned up config
Cleared out more debugging for better performance

v1 - Change Log:

Swap Enabled

Optimized for Size (compressed)

CFQ I/O Scheduler
Defualt CPU Frequency Governor (ondemand)
Availalbe CPU Frequency Governors (powersave) (userspace) (interactive) (ondemand) (conservative) (performance) (hotplug)
Kernel Debugging disabled for increased performance
Much more....

Wipe Dalvik Cache PRIOR to installation

Downloads:

Defiant v1 Toro: 4.0.3 Roms http://goo.gl/fUO2Q

Galaxy Nexus Toro v2: 4.0.2 Roms http://goo.gl/a9HZL
Galaxy Nexus Toro v1: 4.0.2 Roms http://goo.gl/MgKMu

How to install Java 1.7.0 in Ubuntu 11.10

2011-12-25T20:07:00.012-05:00

If you would like to use Oracle's proprietary Java over what comes with most Linux Distributions openJDK you can remove the openJDK by executing the following:

sudo apt-get remove --purge jdk*

Follow the steps below to install Oracle's proprietary Java:

Download the 32 or 64 bit version here: http://goo.gl/bNTUh

tar xvf jdk-7-linux-x64.tar.gz

sudo mkdir /usr/lib/jvm

sudo mv jdk1.7.0/ /usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.7.0/

sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/java" "java" "/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.7.0/bin/java" 1

sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/javac" "javac" "/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.7.0/bin/javac" 1

sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/javaws" "javaws" "/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.7.0/bin/javaws" 1

sudo update-alternatives --config java

java -version

[output should be]

java version "1.7.0"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0-b147)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 21.0-b17, mixed mode)

Galaxy Nexus Enable MTP File Transfer in Ubuntu Linux

2011-12-21T01:11:00.012-05:00

The packages for MTP in the Ubuntu 11.10 repos are built from outdated source and are the cause of most of the MTP file transfer woes. I've gone ahead and removed the updated packages from the Ubuntu 12.04 repos both 32 & 64 bit versions. These have to be installed in a certain order to avoid issues so install as follows:

sudo dpkg -i libmtp9_1.1.1-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i libmtp-common_1.1.1-1_all.deb
sudo dpkg -i libmtp-runtime_1.1.1-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i mtp-tools_1.1.1-1_amd64.deb

Download:
Galaxy-Nexus-MTP-Packages-32 bit - http://goo.gl/4U6S6
Galaxy-Nexus-MTP-Packages-64 bit - http://goo.gl/3i2YC

Final package that needs to be install:

sudo apt-get install -y mtpfs

*After install make sure that the following packages are installed
mtp-tools libmtp-runtime libmtp9 libmtp-common mtpfs

First we must create a mount point for your Galaxy Nexus:

sudo mkdir /media/Nexus

Now we must assign the proper read/write privileges to the directory:

sudo chmod 775 /media/Nexus

We have to create a file the enables your Linux system to see your Galaxy Nexus:

sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules

Copy & Paste the following into the file then save and close:

#Acer
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0502", MODE="0666"
#Dell
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="413c", MODE="0666"
#Foxconn
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0489", MODE="0666"
#Garmin-Asus
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="091E", MODE="0666"
#Google
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="18d1", MODE="0666"
#HTC
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666"
#Huawei
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="12d1", MODE="0666"
#Kyocera
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0482", MODE="0666"
#LG
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="1004", MODE="0666"
#Motorola
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="22b8", MODE="0666"
#Nvidia
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0955", MODE="0666"
#Pantech
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="10A9", MODE="0666"
#Samsung
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="04e8", MODE="0666"
#Sharp
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="04dd", MODE="0666"
#Sony Ericsson
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
#ZTE
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="19D2", MODE="0666"

Now we must make the file executable:

sudo chmod +x /etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules

Download and unzip the mount/unmount scripts I've written for you in your home directory:

http://goo.gl/Z7cus

Make the scripts executable:

sudo chmod +x mount-nexus.sh unmount-nexus.sh

Enable MTP transfer on your Galaxy Nexus by entering into Settings-Device-Storage select Menu in the bottom right hand corner then "USB computer connection" make sure "Media device (MTP)" is selected.

Connect the Galaxy Nexus to your computer: *USB Debugging must be disabled*
With the mount and unmount scripts in your home directory execute the mount command by typing the following:

./mount-nexus.sh

Execute the unmount command by typing the following:

./unmount-nexus.sh

Tutorial: How to Configure, Compile & Install ffmpeg and x264 from source for all Ubuntu & Debian Distros

2011-12-15T19:41:00.009-05:00

This tutorial details the necessary steps involved in configuring, compiling & finally installing ffmpeg and x264 from source. Many times the packages contained in your distributors repositories are not configured properly for tasks such as screen casting. Compiling and configuring from source will ensure you have the latest version of these packages and that they are configured properly.

x264

Make sure you don't have ffmpeg or x264 installed:

sudo apt-get remove ffmpeg x264 libx264-dev

Update your system:

sudo apt-get update

Install all of the packages required for compilation & Installation:

Now you have to obtain the x264 source code by cloning it's git repository:

git clone git://git.videolan.org/x264

Now we move on to configuring, compiling and installing:

cd x264

Configure:

./configure --enable-static --enable-shared

Compile:

make -j5

*Using the "-J" flag optimizes the compilation process for the number of cores your host system has. The general rule of thumb is to add "1" to the number of cores on your host system in my case I have a quad core system so I would use -J5.

Install:

sudo checkinstall --pkgname=x264 --pkgversion="3:$(./version.sh | awk -F'[" ]' '/POINT/{print $4"+git"$5}')" --backup=no --deldoc=yes --fstrans=no --default

ffmpeg

Now you have to obtain the ffmpeg source code by cloning it's git repository:

git clone --depth 1 git://git.videolan.org/ffmpeg

Now we move on to configuring, compiling and installing:

cd ffmpeg

Configure:

Compile:

make -j5

Install:

sudo checkinstall --pkgname=ffmpeg --pkgversion="5:$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M)-git" --backup=no --deldoc=yes --fstrans=no --default

hash x264 ffmpeg ffplay ffprobe

Here's the ffmpeg code I use for screencasting:

# Lou's Screencast script using ffmpeg for desktop use

ffmpeg -f alsa -i pulse -r 30 -s 1600x900 -f x11grab -i :0.0 -vcodec libx264 -

preset ultrafast -crf 0 -y screencast.mp4

OhHeyItsLou Custom Android Kernel Guide

2011-12-11T11:54:00.004-05:00

Downloads:

Android r5c NDK: http://goo.gl/k1osV

AnyKernel Tool: http://goo.gl/dmt5y

HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread Kernel Compiled in You Tube video: http://goo.gl/pOvgn
*Wipe your dalvik cache prior to installing the above kernel.

Packages to install in Fedora

sudo yum -y install gcc ncurses-devel

Packages to install in Ubuntu or Debian

sudo apt-get install -y build-essential kernel-package libncurses5-dev bzip2

Prepare your kernel source for compilation:

make clean && make mrproper
*You must be within your kernel source directory when executing this command.

Pull config from device as a starting point:

*Your default doncifg is located in your kernel source directory in /arch/arm/configs/yourdevice_defconfig

Execute the command:

make yourdevice_defconfig

Or if you have the Android SDK installed you can get your config by executing the following:

adb pull /proc/config.gz
gunzip config.gz

*This requires that the Android SDK be installed. Please see my Android SDK installation and set up videos for more information.

Point the "Makefile" to the compilation tools:

export CROSS_COMPILE=/home/rizzo/ndk/toolchains/arm-eabi-4.4.0/prebuilt/linux-x86/bin/arm-eabi-

*This is the path for the location where you have the Android NDK stored. All you have to do is replace the beginning of the above path "/home/rizzo/ndk/" to your location, the rest of the path stays the same.

*Or you can edit the cross_compile flag in the "Makefile"

Edit "Makefile" to add a name to your custom kernel:

*Search for "Extraversion" at the top of the "Makefile" now add your own custom name with no spaces or capital letters name cannot exceed 64 characters use “-” to separate your words there cannot be empty spaces separating characters.

Move the config you pulled from your device into your kernel source directory and rename it to ".config":

Apply any kernel patches ie. BFS, BFQ etc:

patch -p1 < yourpatch.patch

Further configure your kernel if so desired:

make menuconfig

*Load the config you pulled from you device in the above step by using the “Load an Alternate Configuration File” option.

Execute compile command:

make -j5 ARCH=arm

*Using the "-J" flag optimizes the compilation process for the number of cores your host system has. The general rule of thumb is to add "1" to the number of cores on your host system in my case I have a quad core system so I would use -J5.

Kernel & Wifi module locations after compilation:

/arch/arm/boot/zImage
/drivers/net/wireless/bcm4329_204/bcm4329.ko

Installation:

With an archive manager open "AnyKernel.zip" and place "zImage" in the "kernel" directory then place your wifi module "bcm4329.ko" in the "/system/lib/modules" directory.

Take special precautions not to unzip the AnyKernel tool in doing so you will break the signing of the package and your recovery will not allow you to flash your new kernel!

Place your custom kernel .zip on the root of your SD card and flash in recovery just as you would a Rom. Wiping your dalvik cache is recommended before installing your kernel. This kernel can also be shared and installed with other individuals with the SAME device.

Please note this guide is meant to accompany the corresponding YouTube video which goes into much greater detail of the Android kernel compilation process.

*Android NDK,r5c used for demonstration*

Tutorial: Configure, Compile & Install the Zen Kernel in Fedora 16

2011-11-27T18:53:00.003-05:00

"The Zen Kernel is a the result of a collaborative effort of kernel hackers to provide the best Linux kernel possible for every day systems. We include code that is not included in the mainline kernel in an attempt to create an all-around better kernel for desktops (although it can be compiled otherwise). This is done by including new features, supporting latest hardware, and including various code and optimizations to better suit desktops. Zen is a 100% community oriented project so, as a result, everybody can contribute to the project.

Zen is almost always more up to date than your distribution's default kernel. Zen is split up into two trees, these are stable (zen-stable.git) and unstable (zen.git). The stable tree follows Linux releases while the unstable tree follows the Linux git tree (linux-2.6.git)."

http://zen-kernel.org/

#Kernel packages for Fedora 16:

sudo yum install -y patch wget gcc ncurses-devel git git-core

#How to clone the Zen-Stable git repository:

git clone --depth 1 git://zen-kernel.org/kernel/zen-stable.git

#Symbolically link "zen-stable" with "linux":

ln -s zen-stable linux

#Prepare your kernel source for configuration and compilation:

cd linux
make clean && make mrproper

#As a starting point copy your current kernel configuration into your zen-stable directory:

cd /boot
ls
cp config-xxxxxxxx /home/yourusername/kernel/zen-stable/

#Rename the above configuration file that is now in your zen-stable directory to ".config" no quotes.

#Run a make oldconfig to compare your current configuration to your new source and select any new changes you would like.

make oldconfig

#Run a make menuconfig to use a graphical user interface for further configuration if you so choose.

make menuconfig

#If you would like to give your kernel a custom name open the "Makefile" in your zen-stable directory and edit the fourth line from the top entitled "Extraversion" keep in mind you cannot use capitalization or spaces and there is a character limit so keep it as short as possible.

#Now it's time to compile your kernel:

make -j5

(the "-j5" flag optimizes my kernel compilation to run on all of my cpu cores the general rule of thumb is to add "1" to the number of cores you have in my case I have four so I will use "make -j5".)

#After compilation we need to install the kernel to do so type the following:

sudo make modules_install install

#Finally we must edit our grub file to boot from the new kernel. In Fedora this is located in /boot/grub2/grub.cfg regardless of distribution your grub file should be located somewhere in the "/boot" directory. To edit the file type the following:

sudo gedit /boot/grub2/grub.cfg

change the "set default" to "0"

(Make sure that your new custom kernel if the first entry in the list of kernels installed on your system.)

Save the file and close. Now reboot your system into your new Zen kernel and enjoy!

#To update your zen-stable kernel source do the following:

cd zen-stable
make clean && make mrproper
git pull origin master
make clean && make mrproper

(A few things to keep in mind if you gave your previous kernel a custom name make sure to delete it from the "Extraversion" line of your "Makefile". Also if you would like to keep your current configuration hit "CTRL + H" on your keyboard to show any hidden files then copy ".config" and save it anywhere you would like. Make sure to rename it to something other than ".config" or the file will stay hidden wherever you save it.)

Tutorial: How to install "Play on Linux" in Fedora 16

2011-11-23T17:55:00.000-05:00

"PlayOnLinux is a piece of software which allows you to easily install and use numerous games and apps designed to run with Microsoft Windows"

Play on Linux uses "Wine" (wine is not an emulator)

"Wine lets you run Windows software on other operating systems. With Wine, you can install and run these applications just like you would in Windows. Wine is still under active development. Not every program works yet, however there are already several million people using Wine to run their software."

http://www.winehq.org/about/
http://www.playonlinux.com/en

Step 1. Download the Fedora ".repo" for Play on Linux to do so go to this
website: http://rpm.playonlinux.com/playonlinux.repo from your web browser select "File - Save Page As" a dialogue should now appear and you should have the option to save the page as "playonlinux.repo" select your "Home" folder from the left hand pane and hit "save".

Step 2. Next we need to move the .repo file to our yum repo directory to do so open Terminal and type the following:

sudo cp playonlinux.repo /etc/yum.repos.d/

Step 3. Finally we must update our repos and install Play On Linux

sudo yum update
sudo yum install playonlinux

Tutorial: How to install Linux Mint Gnome-Shell Extensions In Any Distro

2011-11-22T22:26:00.002-05:00

This tutorial will go over the necessary steps involved in cloning the Linux Mint MGSE (Mint Gnome Shell Extensions) git repository to install in any Gnome-Shell distro.

Step 1. Install git & gnome-tweak-tool

sudo yum -y install git git-core gnome-tweak-tool

Step 2. Clone the Linux Mint MGSE git

git clone https://github.com/linuxmint/MGSE.git

Step 3. Hit "CTRL + H" in your Home directory to reveal all hidden files and folders

Step 4. Move your desired extension from the MGSE Folder within your Home directory to "/home/yourusername/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/

Step 5. Restart Gnome-Shell

gnome-shell --replace

or

press "ALT + F2" when the run dialog appears type "r" then hit enter

Step 6. Open gnome-tweak-tool and select "Shell Extensions" from here you will be able to view all of the installed extensions. To enable any given extension simply toggle it to the "on" position.

Tutorial: How to install the "Ubuntu" font in Fedora

2011-11-18T00:51:00.000-05:00

Step 1. Download the fonts from: http://font.ubuntu.com/
Step 2. Unzip the fonts and rename them to your liking I renamed mine to "Ubuntu"
Step 3 Open Terminal and type the following:

cd Downloads
sudo cp -R Ubuntu /usr/share/fonts/

Step 4. Open gnome-tweak-tool and select "Fonts"
Step 5. From here you can change whatever font category you wish to "Ubuntu"

If you didn't have gnome-tweak-tool installed you can do so by opening Terminal and type the following:

sudo yum -y install gnome-tweak-tool

Lou's Fedora 16 Cheat Sheet

2011-11-14T23:28:00.000-05:00

Here's a copy of my Fedora 16 cheat sheet that I put together to install all of the codecs and applications necessary for common every day tasks.

First you must enable the RPM Fusion repository to do so go here: http://rpmfusion.org/Configuration

#Multimedia Codecs

sudo yum -y install gstreamer-plugins-bad gstreamer-plugins-ugly gstreamer-ffmpeg phonon-backend-gstreamer

#Packages to view DVD's

sudo yum -y install libdvdread libdvdnav lsdvd

#ffmpeg

sudo yum -y install ffmpeg ffmpeg-libs

#My commonly used apps

sudo yum -y install audacity-nonfree minitube banshee banshee-community-extensions blender gimp gparted openshot soundconverter vlc guvcview pngcrush meld gnome-tweak-tool gnome-documents patch wget gcc ncurses-devel git git-core dkms java-1.7.0-openjdk gwibber gnome-shell-extension-mediaplayers rpmdevtools unifdef

#Libre Office

sudo yum -y groupinstall 'Office/Productivity'

#Android SDK 32 bit Packages for 64 bit systems

sudo yum -y install glibc.i686 glibc-devel.i686 libstdc++.i686 zlib-devel.i686 ncurses-devel.i686 libX11-devel.i686 libXrender.i686 libXrandr.i686

#Gnome-Shell Extensions - Linux Mint 12

git clone https://github.com/linuxmint/MGSE.git

Tutorial: How to install Linux Mint 12 (Pre-Release)

2011-11-05T20:21:00.000-04:00

So you're craving something Minty Fresh? Well I've got your answer, Linux Mint 12. The Mint team has put their best foot forward developing their next flagship release based on Ubuntu 11.10. Lead developer and founder of the Mint project "Clem" made it a priority to carefully consider feedback from his current fan base as well as embrace the new technologies found in Gnome 3 and Gnome-Shell. This consideration is clearly evident with the very custom version of Gnome-Shell found in Linux Mint 12.

Ok, ok enough talking already. The following tutorial will show you how to install the most recent build of Linux Mint 12 but be advised it is pre-release software so everything may not be be fully functional.

1. Install Ubuntu 11.10

2. Open a terminal and type the following:

sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

3. At this point it may be a good idea to back up your sources.list file

4. Next delete all the text in your current sources.list then copy & paste the following:

deb http://packages.linuxmint.com/ lisa main upstream import
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ oneiric main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ oneiric-updates main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ oneiric-security main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu/ oneiric partner
deb http://packages.medibuntu.org/ oneiric free non-free

# deb http://archive.getdeb.net/ubuntu oneiric-getdeb apps
# deb http://archive.getdeb.net/ubuntu oneiric-getdeb games

5.  Save the file and close.

6.  Next in terminal type the following:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install linuxmint-keyring

7.  Then type....

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade && sudo apt-get install mint-common mint-artwork-gnome mint-meta-mgse

8.  After the above packages have been installed, reboot

9.  At the login screen select "GNOME"

Enjoy!

My letter to the Community

2011-09-18T14:37:00.000-04:00

Well this letter has been a long time coming. At one time I had a decent presence on a certain Android enthusiast forum. I posted my work both on a Rom level and eventually started producing Kernels. Things were really great (for a while) I met some amazing people some of which I feel I can now call friend. As a tech junky I was able to share my passion with a group of like minded people, well so I thought. Eventually as my work became more widely adopted like anything else you had those who appreciated it and those who started making their list of demands. Originally I posted my first Rom project Redemption Rom without even having a Paypal account without the notion that I was going to "get paid" to pursue a hobby and I'm happy to say that is still my mindset today. I have a job that I am very thankful for that provides a comfortable living for my wife and I. Anything I do as far as Android is concerned is in my free time without any expectations to receive anything in return. If I was in this for the money and trust me I wouldn't be a part time job a McDonald's would bring in more income. I would have stayed producing content on arguably the largest Android forum on the Internet. Instead I took a step back and took a break. I've sat back and watched as a group of "developers" that have learned how to use winzip pretty handily and prey on what we know as the Android Community. It's for this reason I will not ascribe myself to any one forum like I did before. I will post my work on my terms on my time table and hopefully there will be a group of individuals who will enjoy the content. What matters to me most is that more and more people see what I've come to love most about Android and Linux and are then able to share those same things with others. My reputation hopefully has set me apart from the vast majority and put me in the very small minority of people who truly care about community and the furtherance of quality software and the freedom that open-source standards bring. To all of you that still show an interest in what I have going on I thank you sincerely. I have a lot of things in motion right now that I know people will enjoy. Don't be taken advantage of and don't fall to the trickery of anyone that calls themselves a "developer" hold those people to task, let their actions speak louder than their words.

Lou