[TechRepublic] How to join Ubuntu to a Windows Workgroup

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How to join Ubuntu to a Windows Workgroup Do you need to join your Linux workstation to a Windows Workgroup? Believe it or not, it isn't a challenging task. In this Open Source blog, Jack Wallen walks you through the steps so that your Linux machine can play nice on that Windows Workgroup. Read more Resource of the day Apache Tomcat Not Good Enough? Try Tcat. Tcat: the Apache Tomcat app server for the enterprise. Restart servers with two clicks. Perform fast, easy, error-free application deployment. Best of all, if you're already a Tomcat user, there's no rip and replace. Forget tablets! Four ways to enhance your desktop computer While the talk of the computer world in 2010 has centered around tablets, the silent majority remain chained to desktops. Here are four ways to enhance the desktop experience. Read more Five tips for avoiding false efficiencies Some of your favorite timesaving tricks may actually be slowing you down. Justin James looks at common strategies that hurt productivity and offers some better alternatives. Read more Venti Antenna: A big signal from a small package Antenna systems have been in the news lately, thanks to the iPhone's antenna issues. Apparently, compromises were made. A new antenna design may have prevented that. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Chromium Browser on FreeBSD lacks only the right set of extensions The Chromium Web Browser has finally been ported to FreeBSD, and while Chad Perrin thinks it's a potential replacement for Firefox, the lack of extensions is still a problem. Read more Install Unity to experience the future of Ubuntu Mark Shuttleworth announced the new default desktop for Ubuntu 11.04 will be Unity. Jack Wallen offers his take on the subject and shows you how to install it now. Read more No Autorun can help protect Microsoft Windows from malware If you are concerned about the security risks of MS Windows AutoRun, a malware protection tool called No Autorun might be just what you need. Read more Featured multimedia   How to set up your own mobile office IT consultants, field engineers and other technology professionals need mobile computing capacity, complete with widespread Internet connectivity. Here's how to create just such a set up in your car and enjoy enhanced productivity. View on site Popular space galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA Images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight Atlantis space shuttle's final mission Close-ups of Mars' surface Featured Webcast Lighten your IT impact on the environment As awareness grows of global warming and pollution grows, more businesses are taking action to lighten their environmental impact. Learn which strategies IT managers can use to save water, energy and natural resources, reducing environmental harm. Admin's Guide to Linux in the Windows Enterprise   Have extra budget to spend? Then order TechRepublic's Administrator's Guide to Linux in the Windows Enterprise to learn how to integrate, troubleshoot, secure, and administer Linux-powered solutions. Order the download today! Today's recommended downloads Apache Tomcat Not Good Enough? Try Tcat. (MuleSoft) Free White Paper: Realizing the Full Benefits of Virtualization (American Power Conversion (APC)) Support More Virtual Machines without Sacrificing Performance (Intel) Learn the Benefits of Business-Driven IT Management (Oracle) Free Trial: IBM LotusLive Engage for Online Collaboration (IBM) Questions of the week The questions highlighted address issues with Word, Gmail, Excel 2007, Apple products, Windows 7, a wireless router, a SATA hard drive, and more. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things

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