You can use KSuperkey in Linux if you prefer to open menu by single Windows Key (Linux says "Super Key"). KSuperkey is a hack created by Hanschen in 2012. KSuperkey allows you to open and close KDE menu by just a single button (Super Key) like in Windows. I will show you how to do that in Kubuntu.
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Dual boot is a common method for those who want to try Linux operating system without leaving the current operating system, mainly Windows. Dual boot enables two operating systems or more to be installed in one computer. In Windows-Linux case, Linux can easily "read" the Windows partition including the NTFS partition, but Linux partition can be read by default in Windows without installing third party application. So, if you want to a quick access to any file in Linux partition while you are on Windows without rebooting, you might give DiskInternals Linux Reader a try!
Before I start write a post about exFAT, it's good to know what it is:
exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) is a proprietary file system designed especially for flash drives developed by Microsoft, which has applied for patent protection. It is supported in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 with update KB955704, Windows Embedded CE 6.0, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 (except Windows Server 2008 Server Core), Mac OS X Snow Leopard starting from 10.6.5,[6] and Mac OS X Lion.via: Wikipedia
exFAT can be used where the NTFS file system is not a feasible solution, due to data structure overhead, or where the file size limit of the standard FAT32 file system (without FAT+ extension) is unacceptable.
I have written a post about using Pidgin to chat and file transfer over Local Area Network (LAN) with some tricks. There is another application which can do file transfer over LAN easily, just install it on both computers, and you are ready to go. Introducing Nitroshare!
Synfig Studio is a free and open-source 2D animation software, designed as powerful industrial-strength solution for creating film-quality animation using a vector and bitmap artwork. It eliminates the need to create animation frame-by frame, allowing you to produce 2D animation of a higher quality with fewer people and resources. Synfig Studio is available for Windows, Linux and MacOS X.Animation created with Synfig Studio can be exported to GIF, MPG, FLV, and more! So, if you're looking for a free application for creating 2D animation, Synfig Studio is a worth trying solution!
Creating Ubuntu USB Installer a.ka. Ubuntu bootable USB from Ubuntu itself is easy. But, what if we want to help our friends or even our families who still use Windows to create Windows bootable USB? Can we create it on Ubuntu? Yes, you can, by using WinUSB.
WinUSB is a simple tool that enable you to create your own usb stick windows installer from an iso image or a real DVD.
Nowadays, many computer users have more than one operating system installed on their computer. Most of them use Windows and Linux at the same machine a.k.a dual boot. As we know, Linux operating system can access Windows partition easily without installing any additional stuff, otherwise Windows operating system can not access Linux partition. Well, if you are one of dual-boot users and want to access Linux partition from Windows, there are many additional applications you can try.
Desura is a great application (and service) especially for those who likes indie games. It's available on Windows and Linux. By using Desura, you can browse, search, buy (there are many free games though), and install games on your computer. It also helps you to manage, update, and even install new mods easily. Just install and play!
Some Ubuntu user sometimes have not been able to leave their old habits to use windows application, moreover if they are a gamers. Although there has many interesting games in Ubuntu, honestly windows game is more attractive and well maintained. Your decision to use Ubuntu as prime OS should not prevent you to play games, right ?.
Some of you may have already known Wine or also have used it , Wine is Linux application that let's to run windows application over Ubuntu, however not all windows program can be run properly but almost of them can work well with Wine. If you want to find out if some program can run using wine or not, we suggest you to visit Wine Application Database (AppDB).
Wine Application Database (AppDB)
Linux has powerful command line tools, we can do almost everything there e.g. file editing, installing or removing application, managing files and directories, downloading stuff from the Internet and even playing your favorite songs. Windows users should be jealous with the Linux command line tools, but don't worry, Windows users can still run various Linux commands with ease by using GOW. GOW stands for GNU On Windows is a tool likes Cygwin but the lightweight one. It brings 130 powerful Linux commands on Windows operating system.
