Kubuntu 7.04 – Kernel Upgrade, the Easy Way…

I found a link on the Ubuntu Forums HERE.  I followed the directions, rebooted, and am now on the Ubuntu-2.6.22-9 kernel.
So far, no issues to report.
One thing to keep in mind – if you have the proprietary nvidia driver loaded (via envy or whatever), make sure you edit the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file and replace the driver [...]

Kubuntu Tip – Japanese Input….

I got it working, but it was a little different than Mandriva and took a few tries to get working right. I found THIS link, which really cleared up some confusion I had with a few other HOWTO guides I looked at. I applied these tips, but only installed Japanese language support.
One [...]

Kubuntu Tip – KDE Menu Administration for Multiple Users….

Problem:  The new kids computer has myself, my wife, and both kids as separate users.  We need different menus.  The default menus are not as well organized as I am used to in Mandriva, so I have a lot of work just cleaning up *my* menus (my bad – I installed a LOT of stuff, [...]

Rebuilding on Kubuntu…

Well, that free computer is now finally getting some use.  In fact, I am rebuilding everything, so after swapping out hardware to prep the freebie to become the new main computer, and the former champ to become the replacement for my son, I have decided to load Kubuntu 7.04.  The retired general now has one [...]