installing apache php and mysql in ubuntu

In this article, i will guide you through the steps for installing apache, mysql and php on ubuntu and kick start some php development. These  are the individual software in the ubiquitous LAMP stack. More on this can be found here. MySQL is the most used open source RDBMS. To install MySQL, go to Ubuntu … Continue reading →

Installing skype on Ubuntu

Skype is a Voice over IP (VoIP) that lets you make free calls over the internet. It allows people to communicate by messaging, voice and video calling. Millions of individuals and corporations use Skype to stay in touch and collaborate with each other. Skype is available for multiple platforms including ubuntu. Its increasingly used these … Continue reading →

Setting up Ruby on Rails in Ubuntu 12.04

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, code named as Precise Pangolin is the latest release from Ubuntu getting rave reviews from both users and critics. There are many reasons to love this version be it thousands of free apps, free upgrades for life, enhanced security, features like HUD, Video lens and above all Unity interface replacing traditional GNOME. … Continue reading →