How to auto login Ubuntu 11.10

Go to System Setting->User Accounts

Click Unlock and keyin password, under Login Option set Automatic Login 'On'

Click Lock again to prevent any further changes.

Edit Host File In Ubuntu

$sudo gedit /etc/hosts

//format <IP><hostname>
in hosts file enter


10.8.26.35 cipan

then save the file

$ping cipan
//to test host file

Edit text File in Ubuntu

$ sudo gedit Filename

This will open text editor in Ubuntu
Ubuntu 11.10