Praise for Ubuntu Linux

By now, you know a lot of reasons to begin using Ubuntu Linux. We’ll wrap up the post by highlighting why is wise to stop using Windows and try Ubuntu Linux instead. Many of the topics touched on in this section have already been mentioned; now you have them all together in one place to … Read more

The Ubuntu Linux Experience

When you replace your OS, many things change with it. The interface might not look the same, the applications can be different, and you may not be able to ask the same people for help. So you may ask: “What would it be like to work with Ubuntu Linux? What would I be getting into?” … Read more

What Is Ubuntu Linux Anyway?

Ubuntu Linux can be defined in many ways and from different angles. First off, it is an operating system (usually shortened to OS). Ubuntu is a distribution of Linux, based on Debian, and that gives it some characteristic features. But to describe it only as an OS would be nothing short of unfair: it also … Read more

C Program to shutdown Windows 7

shutdown program in c

C Program to shutdown Windows 7 This program turns off i.e shutdown your computer system. System function of stdlib.h is used to run an executable file shutdown.exe which is present in C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder in Windows 7 and XP #include<stdio.h> #include<stdlib.h> // to use system() method int main() { printf(“\n\n\t\tEduguru Shutdown program in c\n\n\n”); char ch; printf(“Do you want to … Read more

Basic Program of Pointer

Basic Program of Pointer #include <stdio.h> int main() { printf(“\n\n\t\tEduguru – Pointer program\n\n\n”); int var = 24; // actual variable declaration int *p; p = &var; // storing address of int variable var in pointer p printf(“\n\nAddress of var variable is: %x \n\n”, &var); // address stored in pointer variable printf(“\n\nAddress stored in pointer variable … Read more

How to Install Wine to Run Windows Applications on Linux

Step 1 – Setup PPA First of all, If you are running with a 64-bit system enable 32-bit architecture. Also, install the key which was used to sign packages of wine. sudo dpkg –add-architecture i386 wget -qO – https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key | sudo apt-key add – Use one of the following commands to enable the Wine apt … Read more

Building GPS Data Cables and Power Cords

A GPS receiver is designed as a standalone, mobile piece of equipment you can take with you in a car or on foot into the wilderness. It wouldn’t be very useful if it needed a hard-wired connection — how often would you want to know the precise coordinates of your desktop PC? However, most GPS … Read more

GPS Secrets

There’s a lot of information to find — technical information, diagnostic information, and more. Let’s begin our tour of the secrets of GPS units. Hidden Secrets Most electronic devices contain hidden diagnostic screens or setup menus that are used by the manufacturer to diagnose faults and possibly remedy them. GPS receivers are no different, but … Read more