Tag Archives: Ubuntu

“Taming” Avira and console mode for Linux

Avira Two quick things today. First, a tip on how to disable the splash screen and annoying popup “nag” screen on Avira Free AntiVir version 9. To get rid of the splash and nag screens, just follow the instructions here. You can also disable the little update notifier following these instructions. As an aside, this […]

January 6, 2010 – 9:02 pm | By Matthew Hurley | Posted in tech | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

How to install mscorefonts in Ubuntu 9.10

It seems from what I’ve read around the interwebs, the package name might have changed. Also, in my fresh installation from the LiveCD, the Microsoft Core Fonts listed in the Ubuntu Software Center doesn’t have an install button. Fear not, though. Open a terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal). Type this and press enter: sudo […]

December 30, 2009 – 6:21 pm | By Nathaniel Robertson | Posted in tech | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on How to install mscorefonts in Ubuntu 9.10