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Linux Newbie Desktop Guide

The all new Linux Newbie Desktop Guide is a collection of articles and how to guides showing how to do the basics within desktop Linux.
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12 Articles in: Linux Newbie Desktop Guide
Unity Desktop -
What makes Linux so good?
This guide looks at the reasons why so many people have chosen Linux as their desktop operating system of choice including price, ease of use, freedom, community and support.
Try Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn -
How Do I Know If Linux Is Right For Me?
How do you know if Linux is right for you? This guide looks at your current setup and the pros and cons of using Linux.
Custom Debian Desktop -
The Complete Guide To Choosing The Right Linux Distribution For You
How would you go about choosing the right Linux distribution? This guide provides criteria to help you make that all important decision.
Macrium Reflect -
Create A Recovery Drive For All Versions Of Windows
This guide shows you how to use Macrium Reflect to create recovery media for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1.
Mount Ubuntu ISO -
How To Create A UEFI Bootable Ubuntu USB Drive Using Windows
Create a UEFI bootable Ubuntu USB drive. Step 1, download Ubuntu and extract the ISO using 7-Zip
Ubuntu_VM_Introduction.JPG -
Step By Step Guide To Installing Ubuntu Linux Within Windows Using VirtualBox
Introduction to installing Ubuntu Linux as a virtual machine within Microsoft Windows
Start Windows 8 Disk Management -
Prepare Your Disk For Dual Booting Windows 8 and Linux
Use the Windows 8 disk management tool to prepare space for dual booting Windows 8 and Linux
Ubuntu Launcher -
30 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu
This guide provides links that will show you how to use the Unity desktop, install printers, use Rhythmbox, install Flash, Java, Minecraft, Skype and Dropbox.
Learn Ubuntu - The Unity Dash -
The Complete Guide To Ubuntu's Unity Dash
The complete guide to the Unity Dash shows how to use the Dash within Ubuntu including listing the different scopes and filter options.
Ubuntu Unity Screenshot -
Customising The Unity Launcher Within Ubuntu
Learn all about the Unity Launcher. Find out what all those little arrows mean, how to open and select between multiple instances of the same application.
Ubuntu Live Desktop -
Dual Boot Windows 7 And Ubuntu Linux In 18 Easy Steps
The Ultimate Windows 7 And Ubuntu Linux Dual Boot Guide with screenshots and easy to follow steps
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS -
The Ultimate Windows 8.1 And Ubuntu 14.10 Dual Boot Guide
This guide provides the easiest and safest way to dual boot Windows 8.1 and Ubuntu
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