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Installing Ubuntu on Compaq Presario F733AU Laptop with NVIDIA m7000 chipset

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Laptops | 3 min read
Ever since HP-Compaq stopped giving Windows XP drivers for their laptops customers across the world have been having a tough time setting up Windows XP and configuring all the devices (See our post on Windows XP drivers for HP-Compaq Presario F733AU). Sometimes these drivers work and sometime they don't. We have been installing Ubuntu on almost all the Laptops that we have been selling and we have not had any problems with Ubuntu so far. Recently we installed Ubuntu on Compaq Presario F733AU Laptop.
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Setting up Custom Domain Name on Blogspot / Blogger

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Technical Solution | 5 min read
Blogger/Blogspot is one of the most popular destinations for bloggers both new and experienced. When you sign up for a blogger account or use your existing Google account to create a blog you will get a blog with a URL like yourblogname.blogspot.com. This is a good way to start your first blog. However as you climb the ladders of popularity in blogosphere you will want to have your own domain name like www.yourblogname.com instead of the one above. Blogspot allows for this easily through their blog management interface.
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HCL MiLeap UltraPortable Laptop Pricelist - February 2008

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Hardware | 5 min read
HCL Infosystems, in its quest to bring all the conveniences and advantages of a laptops to the hands of a common man, had launched its new small and ultraportable models of laptops - The HCL MiLeap Laptops, during January, 2008. They had announced the prices of MiLeap series laptops. Moreover, they have introduced new variants of its MiLeap X laptop which is more convenient to use and carry and with more hard disk storage as compared to the X model. The list of all models of MiLeap series laptops and their prices are given below.   MiLeap X
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Drupal Module to add a Slashdot It bookmark

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Drupal Technical | 3 min read
Attachment Size slashdotit.tar.gz (173.55 KB) 173.55 KB Similar to the StumbleThis module that we had created earlier we have created another bookmarking module for Drupal - SlashdotIt module. Unlike the other social bookmarking sites Slashdot is very selective in terms of the articles that get approved from the submission queue also known as the Slashdot firehose. Use this module on your site only if you are sure that you have slashdot worthy content.
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Earn upto 25 Dollars per article through freelance content development

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HR | 6 min read
We have been looking for a freelance/part-time content developer for our company for some time and have been getting good response from interested people. We have been asked several questions regarding the position and we felt it would be better for everybody if we write out the exact requirements we are trying to fulfil and the responsibilities of the position. So here it is now in black and white. Who can apply?
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TFT vs CRT monitor comparison

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#N/A | 7 min read
Quite a lot of our customers these days go for TFT monitors when they buy their computers. Most buy their TFTs because they look better than CRT monitors and because the price differentials are much lower than what they used to be. We try our best to convey to our customers the differences between CRTs and TFTs and the specific scenarios when one is better than the other. Some times we get through and some times we don't. Here we would like to bring out the differences between the two types of monitors and their pros and cons.
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Compaq Presario V3225AU Laptop Drivers for Windows XP

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Laptops | 7 min read
Presario V3225AU is another model of laptop from the HP-Compaq's product line of notebooks. It is equipped with an AMD Turion processor (MK-36) at a clock speed of 2.0 GHz. Other specifications include NVIDIA C51M Chipset (512KB L2 Cache, Upto 1600MHz FSB), 512 MB DDR2 RAM, 80 GB SATA Hard Disk, 8X DVD +R/+RW Writer, 14.1" WideScreen, Windows Vista Home Basic, WirelessLAN and Express Card. The company does not provide driver CD along with the laptop. They have given drivers for Windows Vista on their website.
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HP Compaq 6720s Notebook available at unbelievable price - Rs. 30399/-*

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Hardware | 3 min read
HP-Compaq 6720s Notebook is one of HP's low end model laptop which was launched towads the end of 2007. This model is equipped with Intel Celeron Processor 540 with a speed of 1.86 GHz. This is now available at Zyxware Technologies at an unbelievable price of Rs. 30,399/-. It comes with a world-class design, sturdy look and feel and more convenient. The features of this laptop are as given below: Given are the specifications of HP-Compaq 6702s Notebook PC
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Simple Rules for participating in GNU / Linux and other Free Software Communities

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Email | 4 min read
GNU/Linux has grown from being a pet project of a few Free Software enthusiasts to one of the most viable and usable alternatives to proprietary operating systems. It is really amazing to look at this growth and one can but look with awe at the contributions made by countless and sometimes nameless scores of people in the Free Software communities. These communities have been formed over a long period of slow evolution and there are certain rules and manners(some written and some unwritten) that you have to follow to participate in them. Our attempt here is to prepare a list of such rules and manners that will enable a newbie to start participating in communities without embarrassing themselves.
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Get Ubuntu Installed on your Laptop for Free

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Laptops | 5 min read
As part of our ongoing process to promote Ubuntu and GNU/Linux in general we are happy to announce the launch of our latest offering - Free Ubuntu (or any other flavor of GNU/Linux) installation on your laptop. Yes - that is right. It is going to cost you nothing - nada, nil, nilch. All you have to do is to bring your laptop to our office and leave it with us and have Ubuntu installed on it.
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Zyxware.com included in Ubuntu Marketplace

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News | 2 min read
We are happy to let you know that our efforts in promoting Ubuntu in India have been recognized by Canonical and they have included Zyxware.com to the Ubuntu.com Marketplace Listing. You can see for yourselves at the Ubuntu Market Place listing for Asia under the section for India.
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Compaq Presario V3172AU Laptop Drivers for Windows XP

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Laptops | 2 min read
Another model of laptop in HP-Compaq's Presario V3000 series product line is Presario V3172AU. The manufacturer has stopped shipping driver CDs along with the box. In their website, you can find all drivers of the same laptop for Windows Vista. They do not provide drivers for Windows XP. You will not be able to install XP without proper drivers. Here are the list of drivers of Presario V3172AU laptop. We strongly recommend that you get a legal and licensed copy of Windows if you are planning to install it.
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Zyxware promises full support to the Insight Project by SPACE and IT Mission Kerala

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News | 3 min read
In a high profile function at the State Capital on 16th January 2008, the INSIGHT Project - ICT centre for differently abled in the state of Kerala was inaugurated. The project is promoted by the Kerala State IT mission (KSITM). SPACE (Society for Promotion of Alternative Computing and Employment) who masterminded the switch to the School GNU/Linux for the IT @ School project is the key player behind this project as well.
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Compaq Presario F733AU Laptop Drivers for Windows XP

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Laptops | 5 min read
Presario F733AU laptop is another model in HP-Compaq's product line. This laptop comes with an AMD Athlon X2 TK57 (1.9 GHz) processor, 512MB RAM, 120GB hard Disk, Dual Layer DVDRW, Wireless, 15.4" Widescreen, Modem, Built in camera and microphone and it is pre-installed with DOS. You need to install an operating system in to the machine so as to use it. If you are installing Windows, we recommend that you obtain legal and licenced version of the same (Windows XP or Vista) and install it. You can also try installing Linux, which is another operating system that is available free of cost.
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Official Holidays for Zyxware for 2008

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Announcements | 4 min read
We are happy to announce the list of official holidays for the year 2008. January 26 – Republic Day March 05 – Shivarathri March 20 – Milad-i-Sherif* March 21 – Good Friday April 14 - Vishu/ Ambedkar Jayanti May 1 – May Day August 15 – Independence Day September 12 – Thiru Onam October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti October 9 – Vijayadasami December 8- Bakrid* December 25 - Christmas * Subject to change depending on the sighting of moon.
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Compaq Presario C751NR Laptop Drivers for Windows XP

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Hardware | 2 min read
HP Compaq has a model of laptop - Presario C751NR. This is a US based model. Drivers for Windows XP is not available in their site, if ever you think of installing XP. This model of laptop is specifically designed for Windows Vista. The drivers are not tested for Windows XP. Neither Zyxware nor HP assures any guarantee that the drivers will work perfectly in XP. Here are the list of drivers for Presario C751NR for Windows XP.   You can either click or copy these links onto a new browser to download the drivers. Display Driver:
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Use apt-cacher to save on bandwidth on multiple PCs

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Technical Solution | 5 min read
When you have more than one system with Ubuntu installed, and you have to install same or similar set of packages on all your PCs, you can save on a lot of bandwidth if you had some ways of sharing the downloaded packages and updates. There is an easy way to do this in Ubuntu. This is done using apt-cacher a proxy server for your package repositories. It is very easy to set up and configure apt-cacher on a PC with Ubuntu inside your LAN.
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Buy HCL MiLeap Ultra Portable Laptops from Zyxware

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Hardware | 6 min read
HCL has introduced a new series of Ultra Portable Laptop - HCL MiLeap. This is a major step that HCL has taken towards bringing technology to common man in India. These are highly compact, weightless and fully functional laptops that can provide us mobility and wireless experience at an affordable price. These were launched on 15th January, 2008. They will be released on 26th January, as a gift to the nation during Republic Day of India. These laptops will be available for sale in Zyxware from February onwards. The prices are given below.
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HCL launches MiLeap Ultra Portable and most affordable laptops

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Hardware | 4 min read
Hindustan Computers Limited, alias HCL have a good understanding about the need of Indian community. They had always tried to introduce world class products in India at a price, most affordable to the Indian Market. HCL is India's own IT service provider and premier ICT System Integrator and Distribution Company. Aiming to make common man's dream a reality, HCL Infosystems Ltd, on 15th January 2008, has introduced an Ultra Portable range of laptops - HCL MiLeap.
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