— For a ready-to-go Virtual Machine based on these instructions, check out this post!— The aim of this guide is to simplify the configuration process and teach a little bit about the command line. It’s less than ten steps! Of course, this could be boiled down to a two-liner with some CLI wizardry, but that… Continue reading [HOW TO] Setup Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa to Compile Android ROMs
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screenSHotter – command line automatic screen capture
screenSHotter A shell script that automatically takes screenshots and saves them to a folder. Useful for writing how-to’s with pictures of code or other visual examples. Requires package scrot, will check and install if necessary.
Install Ubuntu on a Chromebook Pixel (samus)
— UPDATED 08/14/2016 — Workaround for Ubuntu 16.04 installation! See the end of the post In this article, we learn how to set up a Chromebook Pixel (samus) with Ubuntu natively, NOT using Crouton and some sort of chroot trick, transforming it into a mobile powerhouse.
Fix Video Tearing in Xubuntu with Compton
I love the simplicity of XFCE, but it uses a notoriously garbage window compositor. The thing hasn’t worked correctly on most system configurations for years, and seems abandoned in terms of receiving a proper fix. In my experience, even using cutting-edge XFCE developer PPAs doesn’t do much to address the issue. The problem manifests as… Continue reading Fix Video Tearing in Xubuntu with Compton
Builduntu Install Disc – Android Development OS
UPDATED 04/29/2016 – Builduntu v2 BETA based on Xubuntu 16.04 LTS available! See Downloads If you prefer a ready-to-go Virtual Machine (ready for Windows, OSX, and Linux) check out BuilduntuVM here! Builduntu is a custom branch of the Ubuntu operating system, based on my guide for preparing Ubuntu 14.04 to compile Android ROMs from source.… Continue reading Builduntu Install Disc – Android Development OS