Chris Pirillo » linux-how-to http://chris.pirillo.com News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:04:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 © chris@pirillo.com () chris@pirillo.com() Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. chris@pirillo.com No no http://chris.pirillo.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpgChris Pirillohttp://chris.pirillo.com 144 144 On Help and Linux Helphttp://chris.pirillo.com/on-help-and-linux-help/ http://chris.pirillo.com/on-help-and-linux-help/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:47:26 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/08/01/on-help-and-linux-help/ On Help and Linux Help is a post from Chris Pirillo

Via Andrew Cooper:

I just discovered your youtube page a few days ago. Since then I watched 99% of your videos, and I have to say it is a great thing you are doing. It got me excited that people like you are out there helping people across the world, with just the use of the internet. I was a big fan of yours when you were on Tech Tv, and I am glad to see the “call for help” intent is still out there!

Some people don’t see me as giving back to and trying to support the community, but that’s not my problem. I’m very happy to know you were able to discover what we’ve been up to as of late. And speaking of late, as I’m composing this at 2:40am, there are people in the chat room trying to help someone fix a crazy CD problem. A few hours ago, “fatboy” hopped in and claimed: “Oh by the way chris thanks to your vid about the computer restarting and freezing on its own and all, i moved my computer to a cooler room and now it doesnt make this weird sound like its being overworked and also it doesnt freeze and it runs smoothly.”

Anyways, I was wondering if I could get an invite for LockerGnome? I am not so sure what it takes to get an invite, so I decided to just ask out right. Also, I have a quick question. I am just starting to get into Linux. Well, a few months ago. At the end of my college degree courses I had a linux class (which was made because of me, haha) and we used Suse linux. I am about to turn an old pc into a linux box.. and I am wondering what you recommend what version of linux I use to teach myself the basics? There are so many out there, it’s tough to decide. Thanks for your input, and keep up the good work. I’ll be stopping in the chat more often!

I’ll yield all Linux questions to Matt Hartley (or any one of my Linux followers, for that matter). As far as invitations to blog on Lockergnome – ask me again in a few weeks. We are still hoping to announce something new at Gnomedex, and would certainly welcome you, so long as you meet the general criteria. We’re in the process of migrating from WordPress MU to Drupal (for a few reasons), and the important pieces and people are finally starting to come together.

]]> On Help and Linux Help is a post from Chris Pirillo

Via Andrew Cooper:

I just discovered your youtube page a few days ago. Since then I watched 99% of your videos, and I have to say it is a great thing you are doing. It got me excited that people like you are out there helping people across the world, with just the use of the internet. I was a big fan of yours when you were on Tech Tv, and I am glad to see the “call for help” intent is still out there!

Some people don’t see me as giving back to and trying to support the community, but that’s not my problem. I’m very happy to know you were able to discover what we’ve been up to as of late. And speaking of late, as I’m composing this at 2:40am, there are people in the chat room trying to help someone fix a crazy CD problem. A few hours ago, “fatboy” hopped in and claimed: “Oh by the way chris thanks to your vid about the computer restarting and freezing on its own and all, i moved my computer to a cooler room and now it doesnt make this weird sound like its being overworked and also it doesnt freeze and it runs smoothly.”

Anyways, I was wondering if I could get an invite for LockerGnome? I am not so sure what it takes to get an invite, so I decided to just ask out right. Also, I have a quick question. I am just starting to get into Linux. Well, a few months ago. At the end of my college degree courses I had a linux class (which was made because of me, haha) and we used Suse linux. I am about to turn an old pc into a linux box.. and I am wondering what you recommend what version of linux I use to teach myself the basics? There are so many out there, it’s tough to decide. Thanks for your input, and keep up the good work. I’ll be stopping in the chat more often!

I’ll yield all Linux questions to Matt Hartley (or any one of my Linux followers, for that matter). As far as invitations to blog on Lockergnome – ask me again in a few weeks. We are still hoping to announce something new at Gnomedex, and would certainly welcome you, so long as you meet the general criteria. We’re in the process of migrating from WordPress MU to Drupal (for a few reasons), and the important pieces and people are finally starting to come together.

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/on-help-and-linux-help/feed/ 5 Zonbu Green PChttp://chris.pirillo.com/zonbu-green-pc/ http://chris.pirillo.com/zonbu-green-pc/#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 01:04:53 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/23/zonbu-green-pc/ Zonbu Green PC is a post from Chris Pirillo

http://live.pirillo.com/ – Ubuntu and Linspire better be on alert: Zonbu is on the way.

Earlier today Chris received the Zonbu "Green PC" as part of a special beta program. The Zonbox is a small, noiseless machine running a customer Linux distribution. As Chris put it "this is what Linspire should have been."

Zonbu says "being green doesn’t have to make you blue:"

Welcome to a new generation of environmentally responsible computing. Zonbu is ready to go right out of the box. All you need is a broadband connection. Nothing to install. Nothing to buy. Nothing but fun and foolproof ways to get more out of your digital life.

Zonbu is a compact, ultra low power mini with all the bells and whistles:

  • Intel-compatible ultra-low power CPU
  • 512 MB RAM + 4GB flash-based local storage
  • Graphics up to 1400 x 1050 (16 million colors). Hardware graphics and MPEG2 acceleration
  • PC-compatible ports for keyboard and mouse
  • 6 USB ports to plug-and-play all standard USB accessories
  • Broadband ready: 10/100MB Ethernet built-in

For $99 and $12.95 per month you get to run Zonbu. The monthly subscription fee gives you access to the Zonbu service, which includes updates to your drivers, applications, and OS. In addition to the automatic updates, Zonbu also encrypts and stores your information on a "disaster proof" backup server, so in case your Zonbox doesn’t work anymore you can still access your data.

It sounds really cool, what do you think?

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), MP3 Audio (.mp3), Microsoft Video (.avi)
]]> Zonbu Green PC is a post from Chris Pirillo

http://live.pirillo.com/ – Ubuntu and Linspire better be on alert: Zonbu is on the way.

Earlier today Chris received the Zonbu "Green PC" as part of a special beta program. The Zonbox is a small, noiseless machine running a customer Linux distribution. As Chris put it "this is what Linspire should have been."

Zonbu says "being green doesn’t have to make you blue:"

Welcome to a new generation of environmentally responsible computing. Zonbu is ready to go right out of the box. All you need is a broadband connection. Nothing to install. Nothing to buy. Nothing but fun and foolproof ways to get more out of your digital life.

Zonbu is a compact, ultra low power mini with all the bells and whistles:

  • Intel-compatible ultra-low power CPU
  • 512 MB RAM + 4GB flash-based local storage
  • Graphics up to 1400 x 1050 (16 million colors). Hardware graphics and MPEG2 acceleration
  • PC-compatible ports for keyboard and mouse
  • 6 USB ports to plug-and-play all standard USB accessories
  • Broadband ready: 10/100MB Ethernet built-in

For $99 and $12.95 per month you get to run Zonbu. The monthly subscription fee gives you access to the Zonbu service, which includes updates to your drivers, applications, and OS. In addition to the automatic updates, Zonbu also encrypts and stores your information on a "disaster proof" backup server, so in case your Zonbox doesn’t work anymore you can still access your data.

It sounds really cool, what do you think?

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), MP3 Audio (.mp3), Microsoft Video (.avi)
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All you need is a broadband connection. Nothing to install. Nothing to buy. Nothing but fun and foolproof ways to get more out of your digital life.Zonbu is a compact, ultra low power mini with all the bells and whistles:Intel-compatible ultra-low power CPU512 MB RAM + 4GB flash-based local storageGraphics up to 1400 x 1050 (16 million colors). Hardware graphics and MPEG2 accelerationPC-compatible ports for keyboard and mouse6 USB ports to plug-and-play all standard USB accessoriesBroadband ready: 10/100MB Ethernet built-inFor #36;99 and #36;12.95 per month you get to run Zonbu. The monthly subscription fee gives you access to the Zonbu service, which includes updates to your drivers, applications, and OS. 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