Monthly Archives: November 2009

Hardware Troubleshooting

Well, folks sorry for the delay, but we’re having some hardware problems. Just because you get the system to come up and “Post” does not mean that everything is connected and operating properly.  And that is the case here. When … Continue reading

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Preparing to Load the Ubuntu Operating System

Ok, let’s get back to getting our computer system built.  Now that we have installed our hardware components in the case, hooked all the cables up, and got the system to “post,” so we know that the hardware is working … Continue reading

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Open Source Software

Before we begin our installation, let’s pause for one post, and talk about Open Source Software.  Open Source Software is software that is open and in the public domain.  Open Source refers to the source code which is also in … Continue reading

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Introduction to the Software Installation

For those who have been with these postings from the start, you’ll know I had a little beef with Microsoft about their licensing policy for OEM licenses, which I documented in another post.  Maybe it was just me, but I … Continue reading

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Testing your Hardware Installation

It’s time to see how well you’ve done.  We’re going to test your hardware installation, before moving on to the software installation.  To do this we have to hook up your outer components, that is the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and … Continue reading

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