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EXT Filesystem on Windows

Can Windows see/read the EXT Filesystem from Linux? Yes. The easiest way to use this is the free, open source program called Ext2 IFS For Windows. Just download and install. Does Ext2 IFS For Windows allow you to write to … Continue reading

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How well does WINE Work?

How well does Wine Work for most Windows applications? Wine (Wine is Not an Emulator) is not an emulator (if you didn’t gather that deduction from the acronym definition). Don’t expect it to emulate. It provides an application compatibility layer … Continue reading

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The Sims 3:Ubuntu Fullscreen Issues

Issue: The Sims 3 under Ubuntu Linux with PlayOnLinux or WINE will not run in fullscreen mode An easy fix to this problem: (it must be done each time you start the game) Open up your Options menu (The “…” … Continue reading

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Sansa Fuze Freezes or Locks Up under Linux

Sansa Fuze (2GB, 4GB, and 8GB) freezes or locks up when connected to a Ubuntu Linux system There is a very easy solution to this problem. Disconnect your Sansa Fuze from your computer. If the device is still locked up, … Continue reading

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Run The Sims 3 under Linux

Note: August 6, 2012, This has become the second most popular article on Zylblog. Is it possible to run The Sims 3 under Ubuntu Linux? (or any version of Linux, really) In order to play, you must meet system hardware … Continue reading

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PlayOnLinux: A whole new way to game

I think, back a while ago, I said that a major part of my website would be software reviews.. I lied, I never kept that focus. But, here comes a great Review for you Linux users (or those considering)! PlayOnLinux: … Continue reading

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