Share Folder from Windows 7 to Ubuntu 10.04 Guest with Virtual Box

This is how I shared a folder from a Windows 7 host to a Ubuntu 10.04 guest. This is great for my overall goal of running a Virtual Ubuntu Server on my Windows desktop for FTP, DLNA, HTTP, and whatever else I find handy.

Fixing Ubuntu 9.1 MBR GRUB 2 after Backtrack 4 Install

After installing Backtrack 4 Final on my laptop I realized the grub it installed wasn't compatible with Ubuntu 9.1's ext4 filesystem that was in use.

Virtualization with Oracle (Formerly Sun) VirtualBox

 

About VirtualBox:

VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). - VirtualBox Official Website
 

Fireworks Replacement for Linux

Having used Adobe Fireworks at school I got quite used to the simple interface and ease of use. However trying to run it under Linux isn't an easy venture, usually involving WINE and copying from an installed source. Plus there is the cost of buying the license to use it which is none to appealing for the home user, or even small business.

Songbird 1.2 Review (Ubuntu 9.04)

So today I set search for a new music program to replace Ubuntu's default Rhythmbox. Songbird was quick to come out as feature rich and so I figured I would try it again. I say this as I had it previously installed and after a reformat it just simply didn't make it back in. Although I can say that there has definitely been some serious refinement in the time since then.