What are the advantages of using Shotwell? What are the disadvantages?
How do I create a desktop wallpaper slideshow with my own set of images?
- With the images coming from a pictures folder, or pre-selected
- With the images displayed in order, or randomly
- With the images changing every few minutes, or after random periods of time
Before I buy my next laptop, I'd like to make sure that it will work perfectly with Ubuntu. Is there a list of completely supported computers anywhere?
I'd like to get involved with Ubuntu QA by creating automated tests. Is there an ongoing effort to create these tests? Where can I learn more?
I've been waiting for a couple years to be able to do an
apt-get install haskell-platform
on Ubuntu. Will a haskell platform-package be available on Ubuntu 10.10?
I'd like to create an interactive media experience powered by Ubuntu, incorporating projected video, music, and assorted strange input devices. Has anyone used Ubuntu to orchestrate something like this? Can you recommend any specific software/hardware?
I'd like to create an Ubuntu live USB stick on a Mac to use to install Ubuntu on another machine. How do I accomplish this?
I have a lovely Vim colorscheme (xoria256) and it looks brilliant in GVim, but when I use normal vim in Terminal, the colorscheme is only partially supported -- for example, the default semi-transparent aubergine background color is used. How do I make Terminal faithfully render my Vim colorscheme?
I take photos from time to time, and if I take an exceptionally beautiful one, I'd like to submit it for inclusion in Ubuntu. Where do I send/upload it?
- Does encrypting my home folder make my computer more secure?
- Do I have to enter my password more if my home folder is encrypted?
- What else should I know about encrypting my home folder?
Update Manager is constantly offering me updates (e.g. security fixes, updates from PPAs).
How can I tell my Ubuntu installation to automatically download and install updates whenever they become available?