How to download movies/videos from Youtube using your terminal in Linux Mint?

Download a YouTube video from the Linux terminal. The steps are really not complicated that even a beginner of Linux can manage. So follow the instructions below on how to download videos for Linux Mint:

1. Using you Linux Mint box, download the package youtube-dl with this command:

sudo apt-get install youtube-dl

Type your root password if required. Or you can also go to Software Manager and install the youtub-dl under Internet category.

2.After your successful installation of youtube-dl, download the package adobe-flashplugin with this command:

sudo apt-get install adobe-flashplugin

Type your root password if required. Or you can also go to Software Manager and install the adobe-flashplugin under Internet category.

After installing youtube-dl and adobe-flashplugin, open a web browser and go to youtube.com. Look for the video you want to download.

Adobe Flash Player will ensure that you can play flash files in your Linux box.

3. Copy the page URL/address of the Youtube video.



4. Go back to the Linux Mint terminal and simply type: youtube-dl + URL/Address of the video

For example:

axkhann@axkhann-Lenovo-3000-N800 ~ $ youtube-dl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdADYHlExAk
 
[youtube] Setting language
[youtube] mdADYHlExAk: Downloading video webpage
[youtube] mdADYHlExAk: Downloading video info webpage
[youtube] mdADYHlExAk: Extracting video information
[download] Destination: mdADYHlExAk.webm
[download]   1.2% of 166.53M at   87.17k/s ETA 32:13 

Note: Only type the command written in bold letters. The below confirmation appears after you press enter.

5. The downloaded video will be saved at /home/username by default (home/axkhaan).  You can watch the video using your Totem player or Genome Mplayer.

How to add a network printer in Linux Mint?

Adding a network printer in Linux Mint is easy. Just follow the following instructions to be able to connect to your network printer:

1. Open your favorite browser and type in the url

           localhost:631
 

 The Cups 1.5.0 appears. Cups is the standard-based, open source printing system developed by Apple Inc. for Mac OS X and other UNIX-like operating systems like Ubuntu, Linux Mint,  and Fedora.

2. Now go to Adding Printers and Classes.
You will be asked to whether Add Printer, Find New Printers, and or Manage Printers.

 3. Click the Find New Printers.

 4. Choose one of the available printers. I will choose Epson Epson Stylus NX100(EPSON L100@samsungacer-System-Product-Name)

  5. Click Continue.

6. Choose the brand name under Make and click the Add Printer.

7. Choose the Version of your printer. I will choose Epson Stylus NX100 - CUPS+Gutenprint v5.2.7 Simplified (en). Click Add Printer.

8. Click Set Default Options.

9. Try to print a document. You should choose the correct printer.

10. Click print. If you failed to specify the correct printer, under JOBS panel in the CUPS, you will be notified that the printer is not responding; otherwise you will successfully print your document.
This is how to configure a network printer under Linux Mint and Ubuntu. 

                 This is the example page showing all the completed jobs in your printing.

What are some of the many Video/Movie-editing tools found in Linux?

OpenShot

Create and edit videos and movies

 
Oggvideotools

A toolbox for manipulating and creating ogg video files

 
Photofilmstrip

Slideshow creator with ken burns effect

Lombard

Video editor

These are some of the featured packages of Linux for creating and editing videos and movies. Trying out these applications will give you a fair impression that Linux could also run variety of video editing tools.

How to Configure your Ruckus Wireless to connect your wireless computer(s) to a metro wi-fi network?

The Ruckus device will be configured to connect to a local Metro Wi-Fi network in order to improve your coverage of that network. Your home PC will be able to access the Metro Wi-Fi network via the Ruckus device.

1. Open your favorite browser and type the defualt IP address of the Ruckus device. If you cannot connect to the Ruckus Wireless Admin, you might need to specify manually your IP address of your laptop or PC. Just go to Network Connection and in the Wired connection, type manually your IP address. (Example 192.168.30.2 255.255.255.0)

Type your Username and Password. The default username and password is provided at the back of the Ruckus device.

2. Go to Smart Configuration and click.
   

   

3. You will be asked how the Ruckus device should operate. Choose extend your home wireless coverage and press Next.
   

   

4. Please select the one you want to connect to. You must select an SSID before moving on.
   Click next to continue.
   

   

5. You will be asked to provide your new network name; just provide the below information for this tutorial. Choose 'Open' for security. You can also choose the other options so that you can provide a password for your new connection. Click Finish when you're done.
   
   
   

6. Reboot your Ruckus device to confirm the changes.

The Ruckus WLAN has been configured to extend your home wireless coverage.

After the successful reboot, the Ruckus WLAN is ready to use for you to connect your wireless computer(s) to a metro wi-fi network. You can now access the internet by connecting to MyNet.

How to Configure your Ruckus Wireless to extend your home wireless coverage?

The Ruckus devices will be configured to extend the reach of your current wireless setup. This is also referred to as being a "repeater".

1. Open your favorite browser and type the defualt IP address of the Ruckus device. If you cannot connect to the Ruckus Wireless Admin, you might need to specify manually your IP address of your laptop or PC. Just go to Network Connection and in the Wired connection, type manually your IP address. (Example 192.168.30.2 255.255.255.0)

Type your Username and Password. The default username and password is provided at the back of the Ruckus device.

2. Go to Smart Configuration and click.
   

   

3. You will be asked how the Ruckus device should operate. Choose extend your home wireless coverage and press Next.
   

   

4. Please select the one you want to connect to. You must select an SSID before moving on.
   Click next to continue.
   

   

5. Click Reboot to allow changes to your Ruckus device.

The Ruckus WLAN has been configured to extend your home wireless coverage.

Seven (7) Things you'll love about Linux.

Welcome to Linux!

Congratulations! You have made a great choice in deciding to use the Linux distribution – Linux Mint, Ubuntu or Fedora. Best of all you are not just using it for the benefit of yourself but also for many. Because you are supporting the free software revolution.

The seven good things you'll love about Linux:

1. Free Software
   If you are a student and do not have enough money to buy for a genuine Operating System, you are just the right person to use Linux Operating System. You can download any Linux distribution like Fedora, Ubuntu and Linux Mint; and you can install it right away from your computer without asking permission from the developer. It is free to use and free of cost.

2. Free to Distribute
   Aside from cost free, you have also the freedom to distribute it to your neighbors, friends, schoolmates and colleagues. Unlike other operating systems which prohibits illegal copying of their products, Linux is otherwise.

3. Packed with Application Softwares
   Linux is packed with a lot of application softwares like LibreOffice Writer - can read Microsoft Office word from MS Office 2003, 2007 and 2010, LibreOffice Impress, Sounds and Video Players like VLC, Banshee, Genome MPlayer, Graphics tools like gThumb, and Gimp Image Editor, and many more packages. With over 36,176 packages available in the Internet; all can be freely downloaded and used.
4. Less Vulnerable to Virus Treats
   Many, if not all, viruses are Microsoft based that's why it is never a problem when you are using Linux. Linux is one of the most secure operating system existing today. Aside from that, free anti-virus are also available just in case there will be malicious software corrupting your system.
5. User Friendly
   Far from the misconception that Linux is only for those people who are blessed with high level of intellect; Linux now offers a very friendly interface which makes it very easy to use for the masses. Installing applications is very easy and you do not need to worry where you should go to look for the applications because Linux provides a GUI - Graphical User Interface – just like an Add/Remove Software, where, you can easily install and uninstall software.
6. Unique and Elegant
   Because of freedom, came elegance. When you will be using Linux from time to time, you will uncover a lot of tricks and beauties about the operating system.
7. Hacking Value
   This is how Linux became known for the past few years – a tool for many nocturnal activities of programmers and hackers. This is for the more advanced users and unfortunately not for beginners. This is however one of the things you'd probably loved as you go along with your journey of using the operating system.

Mplayer Movie player for UNIX-like systems VLC Multimedia player and streamer Totem Simple media player for the gnome desktop based on g:

These are some of the best movie players for Linux Mint and other Linux Distribution.

To install these packages to your laptop or pc just type the below code to the terminal.

1. How to install mplayer using the terminal:
   sudo apt-get install mplayer
   - Type your root password if required. And then just follow as you are prompted for instruction.

2. How to install VLC Multimedia Player using the terminal:

sudo apt-get install vlc

• Type your root password if required. And then just follow as you are prompted for instruction.

3. How to install totem Simple Media Player using the terminal:
   sudo apt-get install totem
   - Type your root password if required. And then just follow as you are prompted for instruction.

You can also install the following packages using the Software Manager.

Go to to Sound and Video or search for the following packages: totem, vlc, and mplayer.

If you are prompted to install the packages. Just Click install and wait for other instructions.

Just follow as you are instructed.

How to make your Globe Tattoo run in Linux Mint 12 or Ubuntu or fedora?

 
Globe Tattoo in Linux Mint 12

Many of us think that Globe Tattoo or even Smart Bro only runs in computers with Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 with latest upgrades, but the fact is, Linux also support now this mobile broadband technology. Falsity of facts driven from business advertisement has made us to fear the use of Linux, especially newbies in Linux, because accordingly, most marketed products now adays are only Windows based.

When I bought my Globe Tattoo stick, I wasn't afraid I could not run the latter to my laptop despite the fact that the supported OS are only Windows and Mac OS X.

All I can say is that, you can use Globe Tattoo or even SUN and SMART USB Modems in Linux, whether is it Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and or fedora. And the process is not complicated to setup. Just follow the following steps for you to be able to surf the internet using Globe Tattoo under your Linux Mint box.

1. Plug Globe Tattoo USB device on your PC or laptop.
2. Go to Menu>Other>Network Connections.
3. On Network Connections Window, go to Mobile Broadband tab then click on Add button.

4. The New Mobile Broadband Connection wizard will appear. Follow the following:

 Select the USB Device name then click Continue

Select Philippines then click Continue

Select Globe Telecom then click Continue

If you select My plan is not listed... then type http.globe.com.ph for APN then click Continue

For prepaid, use http.globe.com.ph

For postpaid, use internet.globe.com.ph

A confirmation screen will appear, just click Apply

5. An edit window will appear, just provide the following information:

6. Click save.
7. Goto to the Network Notification icon above your deskotp.
   
   
   
   
   

Select the name you provided recently.

You can now connect to the internet using Globe Tattoo. Enjoy browsing!