ubuntu

Bootstrap Ubuntu Server 8.10 Intrepid 64-bit

Posted by Michael on February 14, 2009 in Bootsrap, Setups

This post covers getting the basic Ubuntu Server 8.10 Intrepid up and going and ready for further configuration (such as Ruby on Rails, or MySQL Server, or Bind 9, etc.).

Ubuntu Site: http://www.ubuntu.com
ISO Image: ubuntu-8.10-server-amd64.iso

If you’re new to my bootstrapping series, please see Bootstrapping my blog for some background information.
Install the OS
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Bootstrapping my Blogs

Posted by Michael on February 14, 2009 in Setups

Ever notice that blogs that are tutorial in nature spend a lot of time providing instructions on installing things, but a whole lot depends on what the author already has installed that he’s forgotten to tell you about? Or perhaps the author simply left out the details necessary for you to fully replicate his [...]

Getting mouse wheel to work with KVM and Ubuntu

Posted by Michael on November 3, 2008 in Servers, Systems

I have been busy getting a Ubuntu based Network Attached Storage server up and running as well as finally switching my trusty desktop to Ubuntu running my old Windows XP as a VMWare Server image.  All was fine and dandy until I decided to add a KVM to the mix so I could easily switch [...]