Install Printer (HP Laserjet CP1525nw)

Go to "System" > "Administration" > "Printing".

Then from the window that opens up, you choose "Add", then click "Network Printer" and "Find Network Printer", then wait about 5-10 seconds, and you should see the "HP LaserJet CP1525nw" listed twice.

Choose the one that has the IP-address of the printer in round brackets. The one with the Mac address in round brackets will not work.

Click "Forward" and then pick "HP" from the list, click "Forward" again, then pick "Color LaserJet" from the list, and the driver "HP Color LaserJet Series PCL 6 CUPS".

Click "Forward", and "Forward" a second time since we have no duplexer on this unit, and finally choose a name (or use the pre-filled one if you like) and finally click "Apply". Now you can print a test page, and then you are done!

Thanks to odinb: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1650424

Linux Mint 11 Katya Released!

Whoo Hoo! Linux Mint 11 (Katya) has just been released, lot's of new goodies and improvements. The CD version now ask's you if you want to upgrade to the DVD install during install and has menu items to upgrade. Now comes with Libre Office and Firefox 4. Katya now has a desktop config tab to disable the annoying cow in the terminal (one of my pet hates).

How To Edit the GRUB Menu

I was recently asked how to edit the GRUB menu. Found this excellent "how to" which shows you how to edit the GRUB config file or make modifications via the GUI.

Alternatively you could install a "better" boot loader (eg: BURG). Found a great article about it here.

Nightingale Media Player

The Nightingale media player (looks like it's based on the Songbird media player) is approaching completion. Looks really nice, can't wait to test it out.

Desktop Linux Reviews

Let's let Jim Lynch (they guy behind Desktop Linux Reviews) tell us what it's all about:

"The Desktop Linux Reviews blog is designed to help you find your way through the clutter and to help you simplify your Linux choices. It will focus mostly on desktop Linux distributions and apps although an occasional foray into non-desktop stuff may happen."

Good stuff, really easy to navigate and to find Linux alternatives.

Top 30 UNIX command Interview Questions

These UNIX command interview questions are mostly asked during Java development and Support role interviews on various investment banks but these UNIX command interview questions are equally applicable for any job interview which requires some work on Unix Operating System. With the growing use of Linux in form of RedHat, Solaris and IBM AIX its must to keep you familiar with essential Linux commands available on various platforms. All in all, it's just a great primer on UNIX commands...

Minor LinuxMint Annoyances

After a fresh install of Linux Mint 10 there's always 3 things that annoy the hell out of me:

1. Upgrade Firefox to version 4
2. Remove the Motherfreaking Mint customised Google searchbar and replace with standard one
3. Remove cow and quotes from Terminal

Now, thanks to the sites listed at the bottom of this post theres a quick and easy solution to each issue:


1. Upgrade/Install Firefox 4

First add the Firefox PPA (Personal Package Archive) to your system with this command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/firefox-stable
You'll need to enter your password to authenticate, and apt will add the Firefox PPA for you.

Then you can either upgrade any software packages on your system that need upgrades (including Firefox):
sudo apt-get upgrade
or install Firefox 4:
sudo apt-get install firefox ubufox
(Ubufox is a Firefox extension that ships various tweaks and extensions.)


2. Remove the Linux Mint customised Google searchbar and replace with standard one

First, go to https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3682
Install the addon and restart Firefox.

Next go to google (eg: http://www.google.com), right click in google search bar and select “add to search bar”.

Next left-click arrow at left side of firefox search combo and Select “manage search engine”, you should find Google at the bottom of the list. You'll need to move it to the top.

Finally, delete any search agents that you no longer want (eg: Bing)


3. Remove cow and quotes from Terminal

First you'll need to open the config file: /etc/bash.bashrc :
sudo gedit /etc/bash.bashrc

Next find the line (it's usually near the very bottom) similiar to
/usr/bin/mint-fortune
and comment it out:
#/usr/bin/mint-fortune

Finally, save the config file and restart the terminal.


Many thanks to the following sites:
http://www.jonathanmoeller.com/screed/?p=2754
http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/337
http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=142
http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/73