Ubuntu Tutorials

This is a compilation of the Ubuntu specific tutorials. If you want to add something, please only provide the link and description here. The actual tutorial should be it's own page.

Internal Links

• PDF Printer: Add PDF printer to HDA.
• Gmail as relay: Send outgoing mail from HDA using Gmail.
• Monitor System Logs via Email: Monitor system logs via email
• Disk error alerts: Monitor disk drive wellness and receive email alerts if errors are detected.
• Network UPS Tools: Manage your HDA UPS requirements with NUT.

External Links

• Measure system performance: How to benchmark CPU, file IO, and MySQL performance.
• How to install Dropbox: How to for installing Dropbox on your server. No Desktop required.
• Install ownCloud: Steps to install ownCloud 4 on your HDA (may require some modification for Amahi).
• Mail server setup: Guidance to add virtual mail server functionality to your HDA.
• Install Gnome Classic: How to change Desktop to use Gnome Classic interface.
• Disable Automatic Updates: Disable automatic update notifications.
• PS3 Media Server: Easy setup guide for streaming to your PS3.
• Weather: Add weather for your area to MOTD or Desktop.
• hddtemp shutdown script: Part of tutorial shows how to shutdown machine if drive temp exceeds a predetermined temperature (NOTE: hddtemp is installed by default with Amahi)
• How to Set Up The Ampache Streaming Music Server In Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: Install the Amahi app Ampache and modify as indicated in this tutorial for the complete streaming music server.

Tutorial Web Sites

• Ubuntu Geek: website that provides tutorials for a variety of needs.
• How to Ubuntu: Another website of tutorials for customization.