EDUUBUNTU 14.04.2 FOR HOME USERS User Guide€¦ · · 2015-08-08Applications---Sound and...
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EDUUBUNTU 14.04.2 FOR HOME USERSUser Guide
Edubuntu 14.04.2 with all packages and resources customised with latest kernal suited for all machines
…..............................................................................................................................................................................• OS DVD&Additional Softwares DVD
• All available Printer drivers are added .So almost all printers are automatically detected and configured
• Easily configure Various Netsetters
• Downgraded the version of Geogebra
• For PhET and geogebra applets you must Activate java plugin
Activating java plugin
Open Firefox then tools-addones-plugins.
Click IcedTea-Web Plugin (using IcedTea-Web 1.5 (1.5-1ubuntu1))
Select always activate option
Video chat through google
Enable Google talk plugin as follows
Open Firefox then tools-addones-plugins
Select google talk plugin and google talk plugin video render as always activate
SHARING PASSWORD PROTECTED PDF DOCUMENTS?Use the following commandpdftk nameofyourdocument.pdf output outputname.pdf owner_pw ownerpassword user_pw userpassword
Replace the highlighted words with your ownConfigure Nettsetters in ubuntu 14.04
Plug your 3G stick and wait...Check “New mobile broadband connection” wizard and follow the stepsDetails hereIf “New mobile broadband connection” not found..Click on the Network Manager applet and then Edit connections
Click add
select service provider and continue
Check automatically connect to this network when it is available
After these steps, you will get Network Connections, you will find "Your service providers connection" optionand click on it. In case if it does not connect to internet then you can just unplug and then plug your 3G stick.Restart your machine.
Using gnome ppp
Another option is gnome ppp.Relience netsetter can easily configure using gnome pppFollow the stepsOpen terminal and enter sudo gnome-pppEnter your system PasswordEnter username and password as your mobile numberPhone number#777Then click setup andThen detectwait until the system detect your modem then start browsing.............
CONFIGURING IBALL NETSETTER AND OTHERS
Go to Network manager applet and add your service providers details as described above.Try to connect this network.If it fails do as follows
LOGIN AS ROOT IN UBUNTU 14.04
Open terminal and enter sudo passwdEnter your system passwordEnter new unix password as root then press enterRe-enter new unix password root again.Then logout
Click on loginEnter your roots password root then press enterRe-enter roots password again and press enterNow you are logged as root!
Go to places and open your usb modem device there is a linux folder directory and instructions and script for installation.Copy the folder to desktop directory.Right click install.sh select properties –permissions---select read and write permissions .Check allow execute file as a programm.Close the file and double click install.sh---select open in terminal.Give password
After installation completes logout and login as your normal user.There may be a clash between your service providers software and network manager.If you use your serviceproviders software.,you must stop Net work manager.
Solution Click on network manager applet and start your connection.It works for Iball networks!
There is an application “Configure your 3G Netsetter” Created in application—Internet—Configure Your 3GNetsetter.It is only for a test!
PRINTER INSTALLATION
Almost all available printers added just like 12.04.The Printer can automatically detected and configured
Connect the Printer and wait...
Open Applications –system tools-system settings—printing.
You can see your printer is automatically detected and configured ….Start Printing.........!
You may read 12.04 Release notes and printer configuration details from here.
CONFIGURING CANON LBP PRINTER
Connect the printer to USB Port
Open Home—canonlbp folder
If You are using canonLBP2900,double click on it and select run in terminal
Doubleclick restartcanon.sh and select run in terminal
Check The printer is installed
Application—System tool—System Settings—Printing
You can Check the Printers status
Right click on an empty Space—Select Open terminal ---Type sudo service ccpd status
I f You get Your output as two numbers,You are Done!
Start printing!
If you get only one number as output,Double click restartcanon.sh and select run in terminal again....
Connecting Your Smart Phone as an Internet Device
If you have a smart phone(Any phone) having internet no further internet connection is required for your Desktop/Laptop ...Details below
YOU CAN CONNECT YOUR SMART PHONE WITH LAPTOP IN THREE DIFFERENT WAYS
1.Wired connections Connect your smart Phone with USB cableNo setting required in your Laptop/DesktopChange settings in your phone
Go to Setting---system settings--More setting—tethering and portable hotspot—Make the USB Tethering option activeEnable Your Mobile dataNow connection EstablishedOpen Mozilla firefox and start browsing!
2.Bluetooth Tethering.Change settings in your phoneOpen settings—Bluetooth—Turn your blutooth on and set visibilityDesktop settingsClick on bluetooth applet and select setup a new device
System searches nearby devices
After completing the search click the phone you want to pair and click continueCheck the confirmation pin number appeared in your mobile device ,check and accept.Accept the the passcode in your laptopIf you want to share mobile phones internet through your system ,check the option as shown below
Now bluetooth tathering is completed and your device name appears on NM Applet
On clicking on it internet connection through bluetooth established
You can open your mobile phone view pictures,videos and transfer files to your desktopfrom here.Your Mobile phone device mounted to the desktop.Open your devicecopy videos and pictures to your Desktop
3.Wi Fi TATHERINGUse Your smart phone as a Wi Fi Device and connect share internet using your Laptop
No setting required in your Laptop/DesktopChange settings in your phoneGo to Setting---system settings--More setting—tethering and portable hotspot—Enable the Portable Wi-Fi option --- check other options---You can give an appropriate device name and Password and saveWarning!--Never Enable it without a password Enable Your Mobile dataNow connection Established
Open Mozilla firefox and start browsing!
USING WEB CAMERA
For opening your web camera go to
Application-----Sound&Videos----Cheese Webcam Booth
PLAYING VIDEO CD&DVD
Insert CD/DVD in to the drive Applications---Sound and Video---VLC Media player
CHANGING KEYBOARD LAYOUT.ADDING NEW LANGUAGES...ETC
By default two languages English and Malayalam are added.
Changing Keyboard layout Using KeyboardSuper+Space(Win key+Space key)
Adding more languagesApplication—System tools—system settings—keyboardThen Click Text entry
Click on add
Select desired language from the list
You can also change keyboard layout changing key by clicking super+space and shows your keys there
(Press your desired key option in the keyboard)
Please Check Your font is meera when typing Malayalam,Change it in to meera after typing a sentence
LATEST UPDATES
As Request Shortcut Application for Playing VideoCD and Video DVD are Created
CONFIGURING D-LINK NETSETTER
Plug Your Usb Device-Go to NM applet—Click and edit connections----add----Select Mobile broadband---
Create----continue---Select your country India---Select your Providers name from the list---continue---then
---Apply (Please Refer Page3)
But you may not see your providers connection in Network managers applet.
To see your connection on NM Applet do as follows
Click on Places and computers
Now you can see your device in NM applet and activate by clicking on it!
By clicking on it connection established!
No additonal drivers for broadcom drivers are needed ! You may detect Wi Fi,bluetooth and others..
in Dell,Lenova,HP...... all Machines are supported !
More Details Click here
Any Suggestions! Enter here!
Software updater is not disabled .You can update your software packages including new kernals with your own risk!
P RAJAN,
Master Trainer IT@school Kasaragod Email:[email protected]
Phone:8547458474 web:www.madhivaliyaparamba.com
www.athiravaliyaparamba.in