VMware player doesnt go in full screen mode (screen too small)

 If you have same problem as me that VMware player doesnt go in full screen mode (screen too small), then welcome to the club.

The fix:

Start the OS, Go to Player -> Manage -> Reinstall / Install Vmware Tools.

After this if you change your Vmware player window size, the OS in the VM will follow your resolution :-)

Happy coding ... 

MySql & Ubuntu , installation & uninstall (removing)

Installing MySql on Ubuntu

sudo apt-get install mysql-client mysql-server

Uninstall & Removing MySql on Ubuntu

sudo apt-get remove -y mysql-*

sudo apt-get purge -y mysql-*




Android on Ubuntu & tricks with Thinkpad laptop

Want to install android on a virtual machine on your Ubuntu? Well it's not that hard, have a look at this tutorial which simply tells you how to do it :-)

http://www.howtogeek.com/164570/how-to-install-android-in-virtualbox/

Important Update : Talking about it being easy, if you are having a Lenovo or Asus laptop remember to download the special iso file made for laptops with special hardware. android-x86-4.0-r1-thinkpad.iso in my case. Also after you are finished installing and you do not have the mouse in the Virtual box windows when u start the Android, read this article at PC world which helps you with that :-P

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2048220/hybrid-hijinks-how-to-install-android-on-your-pc.html

It basically only is saying the following which is useful for you : "Click Machine in VirtualBox’s toolbar, and select Disable Mouse Integration. Dialog boxes may appear; if so, click through them and continue. Disabling mouse integration allows you to manually control whether your mouse is controlling your primary OS or Android-x86. Pressing the right Ctrl button on your keyboard switches between the two operating systems. To swipe, click and hold the mouse button, and then move the mouse.
With that taken care of, you’re free to explore Android on your PC!"

So you forgot your Ubuntu password ???

If you're unlucky enough not to remember your Ubuntu password, re-installing the OS is not the only option you've got :-) Follow the instruction in following link in Ubuntu Recovery to reset your password :-)

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linux/reset-your-forgotten-ubuntu-password-in-2-minutes-or-less/

Linux switching between text mode & graphical mode, Gnome

• Switching from X Window to one of the 6 consoles: Ctrl + Alt + F1, ..., Ctrl + Alt + F6.
• Switching from a text console to another text console: Alt + F1, ..., Alt + F6.
• Switching back to X Window: Alt + F7.

Live USB of different Linux distributions in Windows, HOWTO

Universal USB Installer, is a very easy tool to do this. Manual :

1. Insert a USB stick with at least 2GB of free space
2. (Optional) You can download the iso file of the Linux distro that you want to have it on your USB / The download can be done through the Universal USB Installer later as well.
3. Download the Universal USB Installer (Both Download link & user manual)
4. Select the desired Linux distro from the dropdown list
5. Click 'Browse' and open the downloaded ISO file/ OR simly download it by clicking on the "Download iso(optional)"
6. Choose the USB drive and click 'Create'

Change Windows password with Ubuntu Live CD

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14369/change-or-reset-windows-password-from-a-ubuntu-live-cd/

HOWTO : Add a program to Applications Menu

In Gnome(edgy) : System -> Preferences there is an item called "Main Menu". Here you to edit the application menu.

HOWTO : Find out if you have a 64 bit Ubuntu or a 32 bit one ?

Simply open a terminal and write the following command :

uname -m

x86_64 = 64 bit
i686 = 32 bit

Start X from shell, Ubuntu

First method, Use init script
sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start
sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start

Second method, type startx command :
startx

If nothing works, type xinit to star X server without KDE:
xinit

Now start kde with following :
startkde

add a user to Ubuntu from Shell/terminal

useradd -m -s /bin/bash userName
passwd userName
cd /home
ls -l
mkdir scheiber ----> if it already does not exist
chmod 0700 scheiber
chown -R scheiber:scheiber scheiber

Switch between X login and shell, Ubuntu

Use the Ctrl-Alt-F1 shortcut keys to switch to the first console.

To switch back to Desktop mode, use the Ctrl-Alt-F7 shortcut keys.

Upgrade to Ubuntu 10.10 from Desktop version of Ubuntu 10.04

You want to upgradet to latest Ubuntu version(10.10) and you don't get it in your update menu(upgrade to Ubuntu 10.10), then you need to read the following :

Network Upgrade for Ubuntu Desktops (Recommended) :

1. System -> Administration menu->Software Sources application
2. Open Updates from the Software Sources application window
3. Change the Release Upgrade drop down to "Normal Releases" and close the application
4. Press Alt-F2 and type update-manager
5. Click the Check button to check for new updates.
6. If there are any updates to install, use the Install Updates button to install them, and press Check again after that is complete.
7. A message will appear informing you of the availability of the new release.Click Upgrade.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Source : Ubuntu Community

Show Line numbers in VIM

To show line numbers in vim while editing document, run the following command :

Press Esc and write

:set number

install deb packages in terminal, Ubuntu

Open terminal & write the following :
sudo dpkg -i

Trash bin on Ubuntu Desktop

Run Terminal & write the following command to run the Configuration Editor :

• $ sudo gconf-editor

Then go to apps/nautilus/desktop and select 'trash_icon_visible'.

Take a snapshot of an area on your Desktop

This command ran in the terminal allows you to select an area on the desktop and have a snapshot of it ... very handy for making guides :-)

• user@computer:~$ import test.png

After this you will have a file called test.png created on your desktop which contains a snapshot of selected area.

Changing your Desktop on your local linux computer to another directory

The default location of your Desktop folder is ~/Desktop. You might want to have it pointing to another location(online home directory forexample). Run the terminal and run the follwoing command :

gedit ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs

Find : XDG_DESKTOP_DIR. Change it to the right path that you like: 

XDG_DESKTOP_DIR="$HOME/Desktop" 
change it to :
XDG_DESKTOP_DIR="$HOME/Test/NewDesktop"


After changing it to the right address, again run the follwoing command in the terminal :
killall nautilus 
OR simply log off and log in again.

Change your desktop to your home directory

to change your simple default desktop to your homedir :

1. open gconf-editor
2. browse to /apps/nautilus/preferences entry in it
3. set desktop_is_home_dir flag

Virtual drive in Ubuntu

You do not need a virtual "drive". ISOs are supported directly by the Linux kernel itself. Google Search Result.