Category Archives: planet-ubuntu-users

Windows 7 and Alternatives

Posted on October 23, 2009 by brousch

I recently sent this email out to the employees of the company I work for. Feel free to re-use it as you wish, with or without attribution.— I’ve started getting questions about Windows 7 and new computers, and my opinion … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu Global Jam – Michigan

Posted on October 6, 2009 by brousch

Last Saturday, I attended the Ubuntu Global Jam as part of the Michigan LoCo at SRT Solutions in Ann Arbor. Although I wasn’t very successful at squashing bugs, I did learn a few things about triaging them. I also won … Continue reading →

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Save Rhythmbox State at Shutdown

Posted on July 10, 2009 by brousch

At the latest GRLUG meeting, Steve asked if anyone knew of Linux podcast/MP3 playing software that would save its current position between shut downs. We couldn’t come up with anything at the meeting, but the next day I found an … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Software Assurance Employee Purchase Program

Posted on July 8, 2009 by brousch

An acquaintance recently received an email at work which offered access to the Microsoft Software Assurance Employee Purchase Program. I don’t really see a problem with this program, other than it is less convenient than just going to the store … Continue reading →

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GRPUG MoinMoin Wiki

Posted on June 4, 2009 by brousch

I muddled my way through installing MoinMoin on my Slicehost server to create the GRPUG Wiki. I had to bounce around between three or four different install pages and tweak settings for about and hour on the MoinMoin site to … Continue reading →

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