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A big part of the reason I wanted to work on Ubuntu in the first place was because I wanted to learn to program. And Ruby being new and sexy and being recommended by several friends I figured I’d give it a try, oh yeah I am also dabbling with HTML and PHP. [...]
Coming Soon: Google Chrome Extensions
I think that this will be critical for Chrome to really take off with the early adopter crowd. A lot of people already rave about Chrome because of its speed but without the extensions and plugins most of us find it unusable.
tags: chrome, google, extensions, ncb, n00b
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Have we become too dependent on Google? | The Open Road - CNET News
Could you go without Google for 72 hours? I could probably go without Google Search but I don’t think I could go without Gmail and Google Reader. Not without some serious advanced planning.
tags: ncb, n00b, goolge
Mastering WordPress Shortcodes | Developer’s Toolbox [...]
How Game Theory Solved a Religious Mystery - Mind Your Decisions by Presh Talwalkar
Ever read something that really makes you feel stupid? I just did -
tags: Game Theory, n00b
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I use Jing on my PC’s and I love it. Jing is made by TechSmith, the same people who make Camtasia. I even upgraded to the pro version of Jing. screen grabs, screen shots, mini tutorials all done quickly easily with editing capabilities built right into it and it uploads pics [...]
Tips, tricks, hints, and hacks — Ubuntu Kung Fu
The author of Ubuntu Kung Fu has written the Ubuntu Pocket Guide and is giving away the PDF for free. Score!
tags: Ubuntu, n00b, ebook
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The Power of WordPress and jQuery: 25+ Useful Plugins & Tutorials
25+ very cool jQuery plugins and tutorials for WordPress.
tags: jquery, wordpress, plugin, n00b
New device allows you to charge your laptop with foot pedal. | AzSustainability.com
At first this seemed kind of cheesy, then I instantly wanted one.
tags: sustainability, energy, power, laptop, ncb, n00b
30 Useful [...]
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Following my last g33k link, I’m trying to install Ubuntu on my Asus EEE 1000HD. Finally figured out how to get to the BIOS, got the Unutu iso on my thuimbdrive and thought I followed the instructions for UNetbootin but when I boot from my thumbdrive I get blank screen [...]
How do I install Ubuntu Linux on a Netbook? :: Free Tech Support from Ask Dave Taylor!
Sweet! This is exactly what I need to install Ubuntu on my netbook. Looks like a good weekend project.
tags: netbook, ubuntu, n00b, install, xp
Obama wants to know: Why open source? | The Open Road - CNET News
I obviously [...]
How to Pick a Language
How to choose a programming language. That’s an interesting thought. I wonder how most people choose which language to program in.
tags: programming, language, n00b
Paul Buchheit: Communicating with code
Very cool article by Paul Buchheit, the guy behind Gmail and now FriendFeed. He talks about the iterative process behind writing the code [...]