‘linux’ Category

IBM launches Ubuntu-based "Microsoft-free" virtual desktop bundle

December 4th, 2008
“According to IBM, the virtual Linux desktop suite could cost, for large companies, as little as $59 per worker. That would include a minimal configuration of $49 for the VERDE desktop virtualization software from a third vendor, Virtual Bridges, $10 for Ubuntu Linux support, and no cost for the Lotus Symphony productivity software.”

More info: 

Posted in ibm, linux, ubuntu by dansilva | No Comments »

Keep It Simple, Stupid!

July 17th, 2008

So today I installed Ubuntu Linux on my home desktop via Wubi installer that comes with the iso-burned CD. Logged in, great. Configured my wireless network settings. Perfect. Off to install/update software.

Downloaded:

  • Firefox 3.0.1 installer – firefox-3.0.1.tar.bz2
  • Skype 7.2 for Linux – skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb
  • aMSN (MSN Messenger Clone) – amsn-0.97.1-1.tcl85.x86.package

Nice. As a true Linux newbie, and believing all the hype around “a true desktop linux for all” , I did what has become second nature to me: double-clicked each of the saved files on my desktop.

How many installed, you ask? ZERO!

K.I.S.S! Ubuntu Linux is NOT *nearly* ready for prime-time I’m afraid to say. And don’t tell me to hack away installing and/or configuring this stuff. I just needs to work out of the box. Period.

Posted in linux, ubuntu by dansilva | 2 Comments »

Technote on Errors installing Sametime server on Linux

May 8th, 2008

If you’re installing a Lotus Sametime server on Linux, be sure to check out the technote below with information on the most common errors and how to solve them:

Title: Errors installing Sametime server on Linux
Doc #: 1303973
URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=899&uid=swg21303973

Posted in english, linux, lotus sametime server by dansilva | 1 Comment »

Como instalar Lotus Notes 8 em Ubuntu Linux

September 13th, 2007

Segue a dica de um post sobre como instalar Notes 8 em Linux: http://coort.wordpress.com/2007/08/29/install-lotus-notes-8-gold-on-ubuntu-704/

Posted in linux, lotus domino, lotus notes, português by dansilva | 3 Comments »