February 21st, 2009
Saqib
Go the legal way, use Ubuntu.
Ubuntu is a type of linux. There are many flavours of linux like opensuse, fedora, mint, puppy, DSL, etc. I have used and using Ubuntu so I highly recommend it to you also as it is free, fast, stable, eye candy and something new. Ubuntu 8.10 Interpid Ibex is released. Now a quote from Ubuntu’s official site “Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you’ll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools”. Ubuntu is all in one. After installing Ubuntu you are ready for multimedia, word processing, viewing pictures, sufting net, etc. You don’t need to install anything else like in Windows.You also don’t need anything else like antivirus for Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a very secure & stable OS. Even I use Ubuntu as a dual boot OS along with XP/Vista. You can also use Wubi installer to install Ubuntu from within Windows itself, just like you are installing a program in Windows. You can remove it from Ad/Remove programs, if you are not satisfied.
So just give Ubuntu a try.
February 21st, 2009
Saqib
The first question that will come to your mind after reading this is why to convert a FAT32 partition to NTFS? Because there are certain advantages of using NTFS file system. If you have a 4 GB file on flashdrive or DVD then you cannot copy it to FAT 32 drives. It means capacity of a single file should be less then 4 GB if you want to copy it to a FAT32 file system.
Some other advantages of NTFS file systems as quoted by wikipedia are
NTFS has several improvements over FAT and HPFS (High Performance File System) such as improved support for metadata and the use of advanced data structures to improve performance, reliability, and disk space utilization, plus additional extensions such as security access control lists (ACL) and file system journaling.
So, to convert a FAT32 partition to NTFS follow these steps:
On Run type “cmd”. This will open command prompt.
Now type “convert (drive letter)/FS:NTFS
E.g. convert d: /fs:ntfs
After then it will ask for confirmation, press Y to confirm. You can also use this method to convert your flash drive’s FAT or FAT32 partition to NTFS. How long will it take to convert fat32 to NTFS will depend on your partitions size.
It would be better to first take a backup of your data and then convert :)
February 20th, 2009
Saqib
This is for people who believe in shortcuts. Shortcut key for RUN is Windows+R. Or you can also click on start and then on RUN on Windows XP or just click on Start and type this commands in Windows Vista or Windows 7.
This is a small list of RUN commands to write in RUN dialog box and save time and effort, shortcuts to open word, excel, system properties, registry editor, security center,etc.
Open Add/Remove programs - appwiz.cpl
Calculator - Calc
Check Disk Utility – Chkdsk
command prompt - cmd
Automatic updates – wuaucpl.cpl
Microsoft Word - winword
Microsoft Excel - excel
Microsoft Powerpoint – powerpnt
Microsoft Access - msaccess
Time and Date properties – timedate.cpl
Direct X Diagonistic tool - dxdiag
Disk Cleanup Utility – cleanmgr
Disk defragment – dfrg.msc
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DE or Desktop Environments are terms used in relation to Linux. DE’s are simply Graphical User Interface (GUI). GUI assist the user in using the computer without the knowledge of commands or any programming language.
A desktop environment typically consists of windows, gadgets, folders, icons, wallpapers, screensavers and toolbars. Desktop Environment is a way for the user to interact with the computer and make the task easy for him.
Some famous Desktop Environments are KDE, GNOME, Xfce, CDE, etc. So before downloading and trying out any Linux distro just first see what DE it has and whether you are comfortable with it or not.
My favorites are KDE and GNOME. KDE stands for K Desktop Environment. And GNOME stands for GNU Object Model Environment.
My two favorite distros are Ubuntu and openSUSE. If you are installing Ubuntu then you’ll get GNOME Desktop Environment by default. And if you are installing openSUSE then you’ll get KDE by default.
Keep on trying and keep on learning, thats the best way to learn, isn’t it.
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