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How to Install Linux Mint 9 from a Flash Drive

Well almost everybody knows that it is almost impossible to get virus infection if you running Linux. But is that only reason to use Linux, I will say it is mother of all reason, as because you can’t get Virus you don’t need Antivirus and anti spyware. You don’t pay for these software. Also Linux is free to use and other software which you need along with it are also free. Almost everything you need for day to day computing life is free is free for Linux. It seems a bit hard to use but that is just because we are used to Windows interface, remember when you first started using windows it was hard as well ?

UnetBootin
UnetBootin

Anyway enough of the Lecture let’s start the process of installing Linux through USB Drive.

  1. To do so all you need is a USB Drive (preferable 4GB at least) and Unetbootin. You can download Unetbootin from http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/.
  2. Once you have Unetbootin select your preferred version and flavor of Linux in Unetbootin.
  3. Plug Your USB Drive.
  4. Select it from Options window in Unetbootin.

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Chit Chat for Facebook – An Honest Review

One of the biggest complaints about chat in social networking is that you have to be logged into the social network to use it.  But this can be inconvenient – users may want to log out of the site or concentrate on using their browser for other things, or want something that can run in the background.  Chat programs, such as Chit-chat for Facebook can help.

FB Messenger Application

The best solutions are stand-alone or bundled chat programs and one of the best FB Chat apps on the market is Chit Chat for Facebook – it’s also free.

Chit Chat Window
Chit Chat Window

Chit Chat for Facebook is a program that you can install on your Windows based PC to allow you to chat with Facebook without needing to leave your browser pointed at Facebook.  It has some great features, but at the same time, it has some drawbacks.

Features of Chit Chat

Chit chat for Facebook is a no bells and whistles piece of software that allows you to chat online without leaving your browser pointing to Facebook.  Its functionality is exactly what you’d expect of a chat program, though, in testing, I did find it slightly slow to respond.

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