Madbox Linux: super fast Linux

You want a super fast Linux?

You can download and use Madbox Linux.

Madvox is build on Ubuntu 12.04 and OpenBox desktop.

Information
Base : Ubuntu precise (development branch) 12.04
Kernel : 3.2.0-20
Window Manager : Openbox 3.5.0


Applications:
 Accessories : lxterminal, lxpanel, pcmanfm, geany
 Multimedia : mirage, gnome-mplayer, pavucontrol
 Web : chromium
 System : gparted, htop, ..

List all entries in Startup Applications menu in Ubuntu 12.04

In normal case, entries in Startup Applications in Ubuntu 12.04 does not display.
You can enable all the entries by applying following commands in a terminal,

cd /etc/xdg/autostart/
sudo sed --in-place 's/NoDisplay=true/NoDisplay=false/g' *.desktop

How to install minimal gnome-shell

Execute the following command in a terminal,

sudo apt-get --no-install-recommends install gnome-shell

Installation of minimal gnome-shell is essential in the process of building live CD from scratch. 

"Not registered on network" error in Android

Follow the steps to solve this problem,

Settings > Wireless and Network settings > Mobile networks > Network operators

Select your network service provider from the list.

How to overcome Samasung Galaxy Y S5300 Pocket "Sleep of Death" problem

I recently bought Samsung Galaxy Y S5300 Pocket mobile phone. It showed the sign of "Sleep of Death" a common problem of Android phones. The sign of the disease is that phone is automatically switch off when it not in use. I went to Samsung service centre and described my problem. They re-installed the software. But problem  not solved. But I updated the OS through Wireless Internet connection and the problem solved. Following are the steps I followed:

1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy phone to Internet connection.
2. Open Settings > About Phone > Software Update > Update Check for updates
3. Allow the phone to receive update from Internet. Wait for the process complete and at last phone will automatically reboot.

My phone survived from "Sleep of Death" problem after this process. I don't know how it works in your phone. My Phone based on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. 

How to remove translation entries while apt-get update

While updating Ubuntu 12.04 repositories, you can see that it take too much time checking translation entries. You can save the time by applying following solution,

gedit /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/99translations

And add following lines and save it,

Acquire::Languages "none";

Then try apt-get update command in a Terminal.

How to install Dropbox client in Ubuntu

Dropbox is an online storage service, where you can get 2 GB initial storage space free. You can easily manage Dropbox storage service from your desktop PC by installing Dropbox client.

Steps

Create an account in Dropbox website,

Download deb file from  https://www.dropbox.com/install?os=lnx

Install Dropbox client in your Ubuntu [Right click deb file and select "Open with .

After installation, Dropbox client open and give your user name and password.

You can see Dropbox icon appeared in desktop task bar.
You can drop your files in Dropbox folder in Home folder. Then it transfer to online storage space.