ttf-mscorefonts-installer Issue Solved

Installing ttf-mscorefonts-installer caused me problems because I couldn’t click to acknowledge I read the agreement. After a bit of research I discovered that shift + tab worked to highlight it, then I just clicked enter.

If you click out of Terminal beforehand you will need to enter the following, in Terminal:

sudo apt-get clean

sudo apt-get install –reinstall ttf-mscorefonts-installer

FireWall GUI for Ubuntu 14.04

Ubuntu 14.04 comes with a firewall already installed. But if you are not good on the command line, you may want to use a Graphical User Interface to configure it.

To install the Graphical User Interface for the UFW Firewall, open the Terminal and type:

sudo apt-get install gufw

It is now installed. Just search for Firewall to open it. It will ask for your password.

Most user will only need to use the following basic settings:

Status: On
Incoming: Deny
Outgoing: Allow

Installing Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Well I did it. I installed Ubuntu 14.04 beta 2 on my main system, deleting Linux Mint. Installation was easy and I had no problems.

Now the tweaking begins. Even though I have just begun, I have run into a few issues. That is normal for a beta. Do Not Install unless you know command line and back up everything!

I did want to give a shout out to a great article entitled Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr. Very helpful.

LINK
http://www.enqlu.com/2014/03/things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu.html

Warming Up to Ubuntu Unity

Ubuntu was my first Linux distribution. I switched to Linux after Windows XP got its second virus. That was back in 2008. After Ubuntu switched to its Unity desktop I moved over to Linux Mint.

Well, Ubuntu 14.04 is about to be released this month, and I am thinking of using it as my main system. One reason was watching the video by Alan Pope on Ubuntu Unity Overview. I resisted the new desktop because I don’t like change. But a lot of the design ideas made sense. And the new tweaks have helped move me in that direction.

Check out Alan Pope’s video on using the Unity desktop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA9EHaNc2VI

Fastest Podcast Directories

So I have noticed the speed that the major podcast directories add my podcast. Tied for first place is iHeart Radio and Stitcher Radio. I guess YouTube would be in there too, but it is not pulling the podcast from my RSS feed.

In second place is iTunes, which is really hit or miss depending on what time I post the podcast. If I post it before 5 am, it is up quicker than if I post after 5 am.

In third place is Blubrry Network. This is only because I usually have to manually refresh my feed. 

Tied for last place is TuneIn and Miro. It takes them 8 to 12 hours to update. I don’t recommend getting time sensitive podcasts from either of these sources.

Thinking About Switching to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

I am currently running Linux Mint 13 Cinnamon, which is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. I stay on the Long Term Service (LTS) editions. With the upcoming release of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, code-named Trusty Tahr, I am thinking of making the switch based to Ubuntu.

There are a number of reasons for the switch. One reason was watching the video by Alan Pope on Ubuntu Unity Overview. I resisted the new desktop because I don’t like change. But a lot of the design ideas made sense. Furthermore, Unity has come a long way to becoming more functional. I actually think I might be able to work more efficiently with Unity.

The other side of the decision, is my few issues with Linux Mint. Even on my new system, after I log in, it takes about 10 seconds before the desktop appears. I also find it quite ridiculous that the time menu has to be manually fixed (see previous post). I also feel like the Linux Mint team to spreading themselves too thin. This is why they are thinking of using the same LTS base not only for Linux Mint 17, but for the next 3 releases as well. Why? To push innovation on the Cinnamon desktop. Add to that the alleged security issues, and I think its time to seriously consider going home.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, code-named Hardy Heron, was my first Linux distribution. I have since then tried a number of different Linux distros, but I always seem to come home to Ubuntu. Is it time for me to go home?

LINKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA9EHaNc2VI
http://www.webupd8.org/2014/03/linux-mint-might-use-same-lts-base-for.html
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/11/linux-mint-responds-ubuntu-developers-security-claims