Full Circle issue 6: Q&A

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Full Circle Magazine

 · 1 year ago

I have seen that some people have 'Ubuntu User' or 'Linux Registered User' in their signatures. How can I get one?

Simply visit http://counter.li.org to be counted as a linux user, or http://ubuntucounter.geekosophical.net for an Ubuntu User.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=290323

Is it possible to use a file browser to view files over ssh?

Yes. Go to 'Places > Connect to Server', select 'SSH' in the 'Service Type' Menu. You can then enter your details and choose your options. You can use this method for other types of connections too.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=558293

How can I get the trash icon on my desktop?

Simply press alt+f2, then enter 'gconf-editor' in the box that appears. Navigate to /apps/nautilus/desktop, and check the 'trash_icon_visible' box. You can also add other icons in the same section. Close the window when you're done, and you will have the trash icon on your desktop.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=390429

I'm new to Ubuntu, and I'm not ready to use it as my default operating system yet. How can I make Windows the default?

To do this you need to edit your menu.lst. First back it up in case you make a mistake - cp /boot/grub/menu.lst /boot/grub/menu.lst.backup. Then you can edit it with 'gksudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst'. You need to change the 'default' value to the number windows is on the list. Each 'title' counts as one. For more information see http://www.gnu.org/software/grub/manual/grub.html#default, or the post mentioned below.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=574789

How can I upgrade to the Gutsy Gibbon?

Have a look on page 6 (this issue's Flavor of the Month) for how to upgrade.