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How to Install NitroShare in Ubuntu 13.10 & 13.04 via PPA

Last updated: March 11, 2015

NitroShare is a network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

nitroshare drag & drop transfer

NitroShare is designed to be hassle-free in every aspect. Just install the application on any machine running Ubuntu or Windows and you’re all set. Each machine should discover all of the other machines on the local network. The application integrates with the operating system, using application indicators on Ubuntu and the system tray on Windows.

nitroshare indicator

Install NitroShare:

NitroShare PPA contains the latest packages for Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy, 13.04 Raring, 12.10 Quantal, 12.04 Precise.

To add the ppa, press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:george-edison55/nitroshare

Then you can click ‘Reload’ on Synaptic Package Manager and then install this home network sharing software. Or you can do it via below command:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install nitroshare

For Ubuntu 14.04 and higher, download “nitroshare_0.2_amd64.deb” for 32-bit OS or “nitroshare_0.2_i386.deb” for 64-bit OS from Launchpad.net and install it via Software Center.

Once installed, open it from Unity Dash home.

nitroshare in unity

For the first time launching this application, you’ll need to follow on the setup wizard. When you’re done, you’ll see the panel indicator and the icons on bottom-right corner of your desktop.

Use indicator menu or drag and drop file onto the desktop icon to start transfering. Target machine will receive a confirm dialog.

nitroshare confirm dialog

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How to Install Areca Backup in Ubuntu Linux

Last updated: July 28, 2013

This simple and brief tutorial shows you how to download and install Areca Backup utility in Ubuntu Linux Unity Desktop.

Areca Backup in ubuntu unity

As you may know, Areca Backup is an Open Source personal backup solution which is released under the General Public License (GPL) v2. It basically allows you to select a set of files / directories to back-up, choose where and how (as a simple file copy, as a zip archive, …) they will be stored, and configure post-backup actions (like sending backup reports by email or launching custom shell scripts).

Download & Install Areca Backup

The acrca backup depends on Java, so first install OpenJDK from Ubuntu Software Center or Oracle Java from ppa.

The last stable version can be downloaded from below link:

download areca backup

Choose to download the areca-*-linux-gtk.tar.gz. You may check 32-bit or 64-bit by opening Details from Unity Dash.

download areca backup

Once downloading process finished, decompress the package and put the result folder to /opt/ directory. To do so, press Alt+F2 and type in gksudo nautilus to open file browser with root privilege.

open nautilus as root

Then move the extracted folder to computer -> /opt/ folder.

move-to-opt

Now you’re able to open this backup utility via command: /opt/areca/areca.sh

To create a launcher for Areca Backup

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below command to install required package:

sudo apt-get install gnome-panel --no-install-recommends

After that, run below commands to create the .desktop launcher file:

sudo gnome-desktop-item-edit /usr/share/applications/ --create-new

It brings up a dialog, where you can set the icon, name, and command of new launcher.

launcher for areca backup

Once done, you’ll see areca backup in Unity Dash.

areca backup in unity

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Install Gyachi in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring via PPA

Last updated: July 28, 2013

This simple and brief tutorial is going to show you how to install Gyachi Yahoo! client in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail via the ppa repository.

gyachi unity

GyachE Improved (GyachI) is a fork from Gyach Enhanced Yahoo! client for Linux operating systems. This Yahoo! client supports almost all of the features you would expect to find on the official Windows Yahoo! client: Voice chat, webcams, faders, ‘nicknames’, audibles, avatars, display images, and more. Yet, it remains very light-weight and memory-friendly.

NOTE: The latest version of Gyachi was released on 2011-09-03, so it may or may not work. Use it at your own risk!

Install Gyachi:

There’s a PPA repository contains the latest Gyachi packages for Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid and higher.

To add the ppa, press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:adilson/experimental

Then you can update your system package lists and install it via:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install gyachi

Run gyachi command to launch it first time, then click its icon and choose “lock to launcher”.

gyachi

pin gyachi to unity launcher

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How to Add ‘File Compare’ to Ubuntu Nautilus Context Menu

Last updated: July 27, 2013

This simple tutorial shows you how to add ‘File Compare’ option on Nautilus’ context menu in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail.

file compare in nautilus

There are a few tools in Ubuntu allow to compare files or folders, such as Meld Diff Viewer, Kdiff3. Nautilus-compare is a simple plugin that integrates them with Nautilus file browser.

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open temrinal. When it opens, run below command to install this plugin:

sudo apt-get install nautilus-compare

Once installed, open “Nautilus Compare Extension Preferences” from Unity Dash and choose your diff veiwer:

nautilus file compare extension

Finally, restart Nautilus by below command to apply changes:

nautilus -q

For Ubuntu 13.04, due to bugs you need to run below command to get it work:

for 32-bit: 

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libpython2.7.so.1 /usr/lib/libpython.2.7.so

for 64-bit:

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpython2.7.so.1 /usr/lib/libpython.2.7.so
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Lince: light and full featured Bittorrent client inspired by azureus

Last updated: April 4, 2019

There are quiet a few bittorrent programs for Ubuntu Linux. Lince is one which aims to be lightweight and efficient.

Lince bittorrent client

Lince is a light and full featured Bittorrent client coded in C++. The graphic interface has been designed to resemble the old Azureus, simple but powerful. Giving the user all the information in an easy and intuitive way. Another strong point of Lince is its capacity to allow the user to configure it according to his/her wishes.

Lince also has efficiency as top goal. It meets user requirements using as few resources as necessary. Give it a try you will be surprised by its speed and low memory consumption!

Here is non exhaustive list of features that you will find in Lince:

  • A nice User Interface inspired by the old Azureus.
  • UPnP / NAT-PMP port forwarding support.
  • Encryption support (compatible with Vuze / Azureus).
  • Advanced user, tracker and file management.
  • Advanced torrent queue management.
  • Bandwidth scheduler.
  • DHT (trackerless) support.
  • uTorrent Peer eXchange support (PeX).
  • Support for Magnet links.
  • Internationalization support(translators needed).
  • Unicode support.
  • Connection though a proxy.
  • Search engine included.
  • IP Filtering similar to the one in eMule.

Install Lince via PPA:

The GetDeb repository contains latest Lince (1.3) for Ubuntu 13.04 Raring, 12.10 Quantal, 12.04 Precise and Linux Mint 13 Maya, 14 Nadia, 15 Olivia users.

For Ubuntu users, download and install below deb to add the getdeb repository:

Download getdeb

For Linux Mint users, enable the repository from Start menu -> Software Sources -> Additional Repositories

enable getdeb repository

After that, install the client via your package manager. Or run below command in terminal (press Ctrl+Alt+T to open it):

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install lince

lince ubuntu unity

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Install Shutter 0.90 in Ubuntu 13.04 via PPA

Last updated: March 11, 2015

This simple tutorial shows you how to install the latest Shutter 0.90 on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail using its PPA repository.

shutter 0.90

This release fixes bugs and removes some error prone (or unused) features. Some of the error prone features has been removed in order to keep Shutter’s codebase easier to maintain.

Due to licensing issues it was necessary to remove three plugins (3Dreflection, 3Drotate, bordereffects). The plugins are based on scripts written by Fred Weinhaus and he asked to remove them from Shutter.

Shutter 0.90 indicator adds a new option to show the main window, it’s convenient for Unity users.

shutter show main window

This release removes the following dependency: libgnome2-gconf-perl (Gnome2::GConf)

Install Shutter from PPA:

The Shutter PPA is ready for Ubuntu 13.04, 12.10, 12.04 and 10.04 users. Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below command to add the ppa:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:shutter/ppa

Then you can install it via below command:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install shutter
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How to Change the Number of Workspaces in Ubuntu

Last updated: July 26, 2013

This simple tutorial shows how to reduce / increase the number of workspaces on Ubuntu 12.04, 12.10, 13.04 and upcoming 13.10 Unity Desktop.

6 number of workspaces

There are quite a few Ubuntu configuration tools that allow to manage number of workspaces on Unity Desktop, such as Ubuntu Tweak, Unity Tweak Tool, Unsettings, CompizConfig Settings Manager, etc.

NOTE: For Ubuntu 13.04 and higher, you may first enable workspaces from System Settings -> Appearances -> Behavior tab -> Enable Workspaces.

To change number of workspaces via Ubuntu Tweak:

Ubuntu Tweak is very popular Ubuntu Configuration tool which was started in 2008. The first supported release is Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon.

To install Ubuntu Tweak, first download the .deb file from launchpad.net/ubuntu-tweak. Or use below command to download it (Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal for running commands):

cd ~/Downloads/ && wget https://launchpad.net/ubuntu-tweak/0.8.x/0.8.5/+download/ubuntu-tweak_0.8.5-1_all.deb

To install Ubuntu Tweak, run:

sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/ubuntu-tweak_*.deb; sudo apt-get -f install

Once installed, open the tool and navigate to Tweaks -> Workspace. Change the value of horizontal and vertical workspace and that’s it!

number of workspaces via ubuntu tweak

To change number of workspaces via Unity Tweak Tool:

Unity Tweak Tool is a settings manager for Unity Desktop. It has a user friendly GUI. If you’re running on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring and higher, this can be a good way to add or remove virtual workspaces. Because Unity Tweak Tool is available in Ubuntu Software Center by default. You can click the link below to launcher USC and install it.

Install Unity Tweak Tool

Once installed, open it. Under Window Manager click Workspace Settings. Then you’ll be able to change the number of workspaces:

number of workspaces tweak tool

Use CompizConfig Settings Manager to Change number of Workspaces:

Compiz is a compositing window manager for the X Window System. It’s the default in Ubuntu system. CompizConfig Settings Manager (CCSM) is the GUI tool for configuring Compiz effects.

To install CCSM, click link below to launch Ubuntu Software Center and click install button.

install CCSM

Once installed, open it from Unity Dash. Navigate to General -> General Options -> Desktop size tab, there you’ll see the options to change number of horizontal and vertical workspaces.

number of workspaces CCSM

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Install Midori 0.5.4 from PPA in Ubuntu 13.10, 13.04, 12.04

Last updated: July 26, 2013

This tutorial shows you how to install the latest Midori (0.5.4) from Midori PPA on Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy, 13.04 Raring, 12.04 Precise and also 12.10 Quantal.

midori 0.5.4

Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It is also the default browser of the beautiful elementary os. Midori is release under the GNU Lesser General Public License, version 2.1, which makes it suitable for inclusion in both proprietary and free, open-source programs.

Highlights in Midori 0.5.4:

  • Error pages are looking quite a bit nicer now and also try to be more informative.
  • Bookmarks are also improving at an increasing pace thanks to André. Several bigger changes are already in the pipeline for the next cycle.
  • Glib 2.23.3, GTK+ 2.24, Vala 0.16.0 and WebKit 1.8.3 are required now.

Install Midori:

The Midori PPA contains the latest packages for Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy, 13.04 Raring, 12.10 Quantal, and 12.04 Precise.

To add the ppa, press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:midori/ppa

add midori ppa

Then update system package lists and install the browser via commands:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install midori

install midori

midiro in unity dash

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Install / Upgrade LibreOffice 4.1 in Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04 via PPA

Last updated: August 2, 2013

LibreOffice 4.1 has been officially released. It’s available for Ubuntu 13.04 Raring and 12.04 Precise users from the main LibreOffice PPA repository.

LibreOffice 4.1 main window

LibreOffice 4.1 features a large number of improvements in the area of document compatibility, which increases the opportunities of sharing knowledge with users of proprietary software while retaining the original layout and contents.

New Features:

  • Rotate images in Writer in 90 degree increments
  • Writer, Calc and Impress now allow embedding fonts in their documents.
  • It is now easy to include a series of photos in Impress with the “Photo Album” feature.
  • Add a Stepped Lines line type to Line and XY (Scatter) graphs
  • Especially for migrations, LibreOffice adds a number of significant improvements of interoperability with MS Office formats.
  • A very large number of bugs have been fixed
  • More.

Install LibreOffice 4.1

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands to add the LibreOffice Main repository.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/libreoffice-4-1

After that, update your package lists and install the office suit. To do so, run below command:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install libreoffice

LibreOffice 4.1 about

Now you can start LibreOffice 4.1 from the Unity Dash. Enjoy!

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Kernel 3.10.3 Released: Install in Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, 12.10

Last updated: July 26, 2013

This latest stable Kernel 3.10.3 has been released. All users of the 3.10 kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. This tutorial shows how to install / Upgrade Kernel 3.10.3 for Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, 12.10 and Linux Mint users.

Linux Kernel 3.10.3

Linux Kernel 3.10.3 is a small release that includes a lot of small changes. The mainline Kernel PPA has updated DEB packages for Ubuntu / Debian users. Read full list of changes at LKML

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.10.3

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands to downloads Debs.

For 32-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_i386.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-image-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_i386.deb

For 64-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_amd64.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-image-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_amd64.deb

After that, both 32-bit and 64-bit use below command to install the kernel:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.3*.deb linux-image-3.10.3*.deb

To apply changes, run:

sudo update-grub

(Optional) To remove this kernel, run below command in terminal:

sudo apt-get purge linux-image-3.10.3*
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