Ubuntu - Connect to Bsnl Broadband

How To connect BSNL BroadBand in Ubuntu ( any version 8.10, 9.04 etc)
Here is the way to connect to bsnl broadband in ubuntu from terminal.
Open terminal.
type
$ sudo pppoeconf
hit Enter until it asks for username and password.
Once configured go to terminal and type
$sudo pon dsl-provider to connect and
$sudo poff dsl-provider to disconnect.

Ubuntu - Play MULTIMEDIA FILES

With ubuntu most users faces a common problem while they try to play a multimedia files it shows that necessary codecs are not installed. It is because of the limitations of free software which are not restricted by copyrights.
To play multimedia files one of the simplest method is to install VLC media player.
To install VLC open the terminal and type

sudo apt-get install vlc
then vlc will be installed. note that internet connection is necessary for this installation.
more information can be found at vlc website.

TO Install Real Player

1.Download realplayer from : http://www.real.com/linux
2.in terminal type sudo chmod +x RealPlayer11GOLD.bin
3. next type sudo ./RealPlayer11GOLD.bin
4.use the default path and install.

UBUNTU 8.10 IS OUT

As usual in november ubuntu has released it's latest version 8.10( Intrepid Ibex).
Ubuntu releases a new version in every 6 months. With 8.10 ubuntu has tried to improve the user experinece with latest GNOME. It supports tabbed windows for easily managing multiple windows under a single window.
Ubuntu is a commnity developed operating system which can be modified and distributed freely. Ubuntu commnity is what makes ubuntu special. Users can share their thoughts and discuss various problems in this forum.
ubntu is freely shipped worldwide by canonocal or it can be downloaded directly from ubuntu site.
Live CD features of ubuntu helps users to try ubuntu before installing. Wubi is another tool that can be used to install ubuntu inside windows just like an application. Desktop cd contains only selected packages,generally one software per task. like one text editior, one browser etc.
Unlike other linux distributions that comes in a DVD it comes with a CD. Users can download thousand Of applications online from ubuntu repository freely.
Installing applications with ubuntu is very much easy with a working internet connection.
Ubuntu uses debian packages. Aptitude is tool preinstalled in ubuntu that can install packages with all their dependencies making it easier for users to install new programs.
For those who prefers KDE over GNOME Kubuntu is best for them.
Ubuntu is absolutely free ,commercially supported Operating system. But users wiyh slow or no internet connections may find it almost impossible to install new programs as the packages have many dependencies and it is almost impssible to keep track of all dependencies and download them separately.

KANTARIS MEDIA PLAYER

Kantaris is an all new media player based on code from Videolan client (VLC) and Bass audio library. Kantaris has a graphical user interface similar to that of Windows Media Player.Kantaris can play almost anything .

Video- -AVI, MPEG, MGEG-AVC, WMV, MOV, MKV, quicktime, matroska, divx, xvid, MP4,

Audio-- MP3, WMA, OGG files and more. Kantaris can also play DVDs and audio CDs. The player also displays some of the most beautiful music visualizations ever seen. And it can play music from rar archives as well. All this is completely free.
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MY FOLDER

It is a great freeware that allows to change the icons of windows folders.
DOWNLOAD HERE
Click on a folder with the right button of the mouse and change the folder icon by My Folder. By clicking right button of the mouse on the folder; you can reach all the galleries those defined submenu under Horizon Myfolder Menu. Appearance of the any icons listed can be changed. Changing shape and color of the folders makes easier and faster Windows. Appearance of the folders is up to your choice by My Folder Customize your computer by My Folder. Resetting and getting back to original icon is possible. Adding new icon and changing the look of the folders are possible. Folder icons can be stored as many as wanted under My Folder gallery section. You can create particular icon library and control the icons by My Folder Icons defined in My Folder library can be transferred to the galleries in gallery section. My Folder provides adding folders with dll. exe. and icl. extensions to the library. Icon in library can be sent to gallery and used there. Gallaries in My Folder Colors.Levels, Project Galleries Easy to use, Accelerates the process Folder organizing is quicker.

GATE eBooks for CS download

GATE CS BOOKS free download


1.Engineering Mathematics:
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2.Digital logic Design
i)Digital logic design by Floyd
ii)By Morris Mano

3.Database Management
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ii)DBMS by Korth

4.Automata
i) Automata By Ullman


5.Compiler Design
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6.Operating System
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ii)OS by tanenbaum

7.Data Structure
Coming soon.

8.Computer Networks
i)Computer Networks By Tanenbaum
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9.Software Engineering
i)Software Engineering By Sommervile.

LINUX FOR HUMAN BEINGS

Ubuntu and Kubuntu are user friendly operating systems.
Kubuntu is based on K desktop environment(KDE) while Ubuntu is based on GNOME. Windows user will find KDE similar to windows where as GNOME provides some amazing multimedia experience.
Both ubuntu and kubuntu are free to download and open source. Just google it and get the download links.
TRY USING LINUX AND PASS IT ON.

Listen to Songs for free

These sites offers you free streaming of music.

1.www.saregama.com
2.www.hamaracd.com
3.www.raaga.com
4.www.musicworldofindia.com
5.musicindiaonline.com

BROWSER

The first thing we need to use web service is a full featured internet browser that enables us to browse internet securely and have all latest features integrated with it. Earlier microsoft internet explorer was the only popular browser for windows user, but the launch of open source browsers like Firefox or Opera has revolutionized the browser world.
FIREFOX:
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OPERA:
DOWNLAOD HERE
GOOGLE CHROME:
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Free Anti virus

Antivirus is now a days the most important software after the operating system. There are millions of viruses trying to infect your PC when you connect to internet. The Best way to protect from viruses , trojans , phishing sites etc is to use a Licensed Antivirus ( Preferably an Internet Security).
Unlike others software antivirus license are sold for only a limited time period and after that you have to again repurchase it( They call it License renewal). But there are really a few good antivirus available in the internet which can be used for free. Some of them are

i) avast : This is the most promising antivirus available for free personal use. You need to
register in the site to get a license key of 1 year.

ii) avg : This is one of the most trusted antivirus software.

Other than antivirus it is desirable that your PC has a good Antispyware software installed
Spyware terminator is really the best free anti spyware software.