Finally, after upgrading from 7.04 then 7.10 and 8.04, currently I can feel the brand new taste of Ubuntu 8.04 code name Hardy Heron. Ok, let’s summarize all of that experience. First, upgrade process done completely without error, I had little problem with Indonesian local repositories (Telkom), but then I changed to US server and upgrade process continued. All of my hardware also well detected (including Nvidia 6100 onboard video card), as it did on Feisty Fawn. Actually, my sound quality looks improved now, its like more “stereo” compared than on Feisty Fawn.

From the standard looks and feel, Hardy Heron almost no different with previous Ubuntu version. For the applications, I like Mozilla Firefox 3 beta 5 which is faster and lighter compared to Firefox 2.x, unfortunately some of my addons currently didn’t supported on Firefox 3, but it’s ok, I’m sure it will supported sooner or later. On Hardy, I also try installing Compiz and AWN (Avant Window Manager) which will make your Ubuntu bos looks like Mac. The problem came when everytime I start Compiz, the window decoration (metacity) missing. But, I can handle it by reading some references from Ubuntuforums.Org.

The only problem I had with Hardy Heron is everytime I want to log out or shutdown or hibernate, Hardy became freezed. But this also can be solved by activating Gnome Power Manager in System - Preferences - Session - Power Manager. So far, I quite happy with Hardy Heron, almost no pain at all, and the important thing is I can taste a lot of brand new application like Ooo 2.4, Supertuxkart, OpenTTD, Amarok, and many other fresh software.

Ok, I already proved to you that upgrading Ubuntu from 7.04 to 7.10 then 8.04 is very easy, what you need is adequate internet connection, cause the upgrade needs to download like 1 GB. It’s your turn now!

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For your information, currently I’m using Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn. Wanna try to upgrade my machine to the latest Ubuntu version 8.04 a.k.a Hardy Heron which already launched several days ago. Poor me, I don’t separate my /home directory into separated partition, so I have upgraded my machine sequentially from 7.04 to 7.10 then 8.04 using update manager which is already provided in Ubuntu.

Now, the process still running, I’m not sure whether this method will upgrade my machine successfully. Usually, I separate my /home into different partition, so if I want to upgrade, simply download the latest ISO then reinstall whole new package in my existing Ubuntu partition. However, this method was recommended by official Ubuntu sites, so it’s worth to try though.

Later, I will share about the results… Happy upgrading

Note:

1. In the future, if you want to install linux in your machine, I strongly suggest you separated /home directory into different partition. This will makes easier for you when managing upgrade process or backup your data.
2. Want to download Ubuntu 8.04 but don’t have adequate bandwidth? Request free CDs from ShipIt
3. You can download Ubuntu 8.04 ISO here. Simple tips, in order to speed up your download process, try to choose the nearest Ubuntu mirror from your current location.

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Still related with my previous post which is about forex quotes and charts. In this short article I will share with you about installing Metatrader 4 in Linux Ubuntu. Luckily, without any further tricks, I can install MT4 easily in my Ubuntu box. Let’s start!

• O/S: Ubuntu Linux 7.04 a.k.a Feisty Fawn
• Wine Version: 0.9.33
• Metatrader 4: Get here

Tutorial Details:

• First, from a valid windows installation, copy over all the fonts into your wine installation. If you prefer using command line, here we goes the command:

$cp /windows/Fonts/* /home/yourhostname/.wine/c/windows/fonts/

• Copy 2 needed DLL files from your valid windows installation. The DLL files begin with mfc4* . So using command line:

$cp /windows/system32/mfc4* /home/yourhostname/.wine/c/windows/system32/

• Install MT4.

$wine mt4setup.exe

If you now still struggling wondering how to install MT4 on Linux, I hope this article useful for you. Here we go, my screenshot on EUR/USD pairs. Anyway…. happy trading!

Note:

1. Except installing wine, all of this steps using regular user privilege.
2. Change “yourhostname” in the command line with your current user name.

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Finally, I can access Youtube, Multiply and Rapidshare again. Is this the respond from Depkominfo to our protest? I hope so, currently I’m still waiting for their official announcement about this news.

Note:
I’m using Sp***y as my ISP.

For me, Firefox is not just a browser. Right now, I use Firefox as a download manager, blog editor, tinyurl creator, web development, video downloader, and if I want to, I can use firefox as an IRC client, Feed reader and FTP client too. How come? All of this stuff can be done because firefox have a superb support in their addons service.

This addons developed by millions people in the world, thats why firefox has a huge acceptance on internet user beside of the security factors they provide of course. I use firefox since they still in 0.x version, now the latest version was 2.0.x and may be in several month ahead we will see brand new firefox 3.0. If you internet junkies, I highly suggest using firefox as your browser. Try them and you won’t back to your “out-of-date” browser.

Tweaking and optimizing my firefox setting is like endless journey. Once I find a good resource, I’d try to share with someone else (like what I’m write right now). Today, I manage to find a good websites which can be good references if you want learn using optimizing your firefox. This sites breakdown firefox tutorial in 12 categories, from general, themes, extensions, news, etc. This categories helps you much to learn firefox more efficient. Ready to learn? Here we goes the links:

Learn and Optimize Firefox Settings

Note:
If you don’t have firefox already, you can download them from the links in my right sidebar icons.

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