Mega Computer Solutions is currently listed on Ubuntu.com under http://webapps.ubuntu.com/marketplace/asia/ as the support for Malaysia.

This include Ubuntu Desktop, Netbook Remix, and Ubuntu Server Editions. In addition to that we also provide support for Ubuntu Alternate Edition which allows user to configure Ubuntu to work in a Thin Client enviroment. One Ubuntu Desktop powering up to 10 ThinClient Ubuntu workstation.

Support provide for each category of Ubuntu version are as follows.

My pc keeps shuting down just after a few minutes I was using it, says our client. He has been using the pc for 2 years when it started making heavy noises about a week ago. Based on his explaination the possible reason for the heavy noise could be due to the CPU fan not functioning at its normal speed. A closer look in the system case reveals  that the machine needs to be service to remove the dust which have clogged the cpu fan, power supply , graphic card and other components.

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Recently we had a job where it required us to install and configure an Ubuntu Server version 8.04 LTS (Customer's requirements). We manage to install and upgrade all the packages within the system and added a GUI for the machine to be managed over the Internet.

Basically, the server was an Acer machine with a Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB DDR 2 RAM, and a 160GB Sata Drive. During installation we had bumped into an issue, that it stops half way during partition HDD after configuring the disk to be installed using the Guided - Use Entire Disk. The option show on the below image.

We've got another order but this time is in Kg Baru right in the heart of KL. The client requested for a HP Compaq Slim Desktop which comes with a unique design for mounting the cpu behind the LCD as shown below.

Yes, we do network cabling jobs ourselves. But when the going gets tough, then we'll call in our contractors to do the job. Today we visited our customer who had a networking issue, namely no connection. Since it was a new PC, it has not been connected to the router yet, and required termination (meaning to install a network head to a bare cable).

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Pic 1: Once we've bared the cable, we'll 6 small coloured wires. Arrange them according to this: White-Orange, Orange, White-Green, Blue, White-Blue, Green, White-Brown, Brown.

This is what happen to our clent's pc when it was struck by lightning, causing her motherboard to fail completely while her network adapter got burnt. According to her she was unable to connect to the internet since the thunder storm. The LAN indicator on her modem did not light up, I reached for the adapter behind the case,  it was extremely hot that I had to power down the cpu, before taking out the adapter. Here is what I've found.

Burnt marks found on the network adapter chassis

Today we would like to share with you the basic steps on how to assemble a new pc. We wont be be covering the details on installing windows though, since the tutorial its covered on many sites. So sit back and enjoy the video.

Last Wednesday we've got an order from our client to deploy 3 units of  computer in his clinic. Here are some photo's taken during the installation process.

These machines were assembled in our office before being transported to our client's office

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