Linux hacks

1. Synaptic package manager vs Ubuntu software center:Ubuntu 10.04 version provides synaptic package manager to install additional packages you require. In Ubuntu 12.04 you have Ubuntu software center to do that. 12.04 doesn't come with it in favor of software center. Still you can install it if you want. Reference
2. Ubuntu 10.04, 12.04 dual booting:
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3. Skype on Ubuntu 12.04: Reference
4. starting up Matlab from command prompt:
1. open up ~/.bashrc file
2. export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/MATLAB/R2011a/bin
5. Changing the order of GRUB bootloader:
1. Manually editing the configuration file
2. Startup-manager a graphical tool but this is obsolete.
3. Grub-customizer
4. Desktop shortcut for application: Additionally I made the Terminal flag set to true while creating my matlab shortcut. (For matlab installed from iso, choose the option application in terminal from the drop-down list type).
5. Ubuntu-tweak: kernel, app, etc cleaner. Installation.
6. ppa-for-netflix-desktop-app: 
6. Bootable disk:
1. Startup disk creator sucks. Pain in the butt.
2. Download Unetbootin from software center.
3. Format the usb in FAT. and reinsert the disk.
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