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Linux Usage on the Rise in Large Companies

2006-10-29T07:19:00.001-08:00

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"Linux usage in the servers of large companies is continuing to rise. 73% of enterprise companies are running Linux on at least some of their servers. Just six months ago that figure was 67% and a year ago it was 65%, as per Evans Data Corp's latest Enterprise Development Issues Survey."

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Frozen Bubble 2.0.0 game is out

2006-10-27T18:48:00.001-07:00

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"One of the most addictive Linux games, Frozen Bubble, just got updated to version 2.0.0. The new version brings you a new singleplayer game mode (multiplayer training), network (LAN, Internet) game mode (up to 5 players), fully revamped graphics, full joystick support, recording and playback of all games with non-predefined levels and more."

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UbuntuGuide.org for Edgy Eft

2006-10-27T04:48:00.001-07:00

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"The official Ubuntu Guide at ubuntuguide.org for Edgy. Based on the popular, command-driven guide by Chua, this is the latest version for Edgy Eft."

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Open source VoIP calling is finally a reality

2006-10-25T07:49:00.001-07:00

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"A bunch of strongly motivated and skilled open source developers (W. Dittman, F. Pouzols, M. De Boer amongst others) created a fully secure, free VoIP stack ready to be used in applications. Will secure communication apps pop up like mushrooms now?"

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Mark Shuttleworth: We need to make Ubuntu prettier

2006-10-25T06:48:00.001-07:00

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"If we want the world to embrace free software, we have to make it beautiful. I?m not talking about inner beauty, not elegance, not ideological purity? pure, unadulterated, raw, visceral, lustful, shallow, skin deep beauty."

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Red Hat's Reach Into Telecom

2006-10-24T00:03:00.001-07:00

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"Linux leader Red Hat has unveiled an aggressive effort to expand its reach in the telecommunications industry, leveraging its acquired JBoss middleware and open source technology in the space and joining a European community project aimed at fostering an open service telecom infrastructure."

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What goes where in Linux?

2006-10-23T17:45:00.001-07:00

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"I've been using Linux for my personal computer for a few years now, but I've never really been interested in where I actually SHOULD put the applications and which I install. This guide does a pretty good job of briefly explaining what data goes in the various directories: /usr, /opt, /var, /etc etc."

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Real Life Tricorder Based On Nokia Linux Tablet! Must See Pics!

2006-10-23T07:02:00.001-07:00

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"Two brothers have implemented the open LCARS standards on the Gnome-based Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The theme includes Star Trek sounds and a complete LCARS makeover for the interface. LCARS is the computer panel interface used in Star Trek the Next Generation. Best of all, the theme is completely free!"

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Red Hat boosts CEO's salary to $600,000

2006-10-22T16:34:00.000-07:00

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"Red Hat Inc., which distributes the open-source Linux operating system, this week raised the annual base salary of its president and chief executive officer by 50 percent to $600,000, according to a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission."

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Recover a dead hard drive using dd

2006-10-22T12:18:00.001-07:00

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"The Unix program dd is a disk copying util that you can use at the command line in order to make a disk image. It makes a bit-by-bit copy of the drive it's copying, caring nothing about filesystem type, files, or anything else. It's a great way to workaround the need for Norton Ghost."

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The Linux 101 Required Reading List

2006-10-22T09:03:00.001-07:00

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"So you want to learn Linux? The best way, the only really good way, is to get a distribution, load it on a computer and give it a try. However, you may need or want to read some materials about Linux to get up to speed. Here are some that will help you out."

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Help get your Favourite Games ported to Linux.

2006-10-22T05:18:00.001-07:00

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"Tux Games is determined to see all of the major commercial games ported to Linux. Before this can happen, the major game companies must be made aware of the demand. That is where we come in.Tux Games is asking for all of the Linux gaming community to sign our petitions to have games ported."

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First benchmarks of the ext4 file system

2006-10-22T03:18:00.001-07:00

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"Even though the ext4 file system is still in the early stages of development, it's already showing better performance under some workloads. ReiserFS 4 is also a nice surprise. And both are running stable for development file systems."

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A Complete History of Tux - so Far.

2006-10-20T19:48:00.001-07:00

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"Find out why Mr. Torvald chose the mighty Penguin, where the name "Tux" originated, background information on the cute penguin and of course it would not be complete without some nice Tux photos."

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Review: Slackware goes to 11

2006-10-19T09:03:00.001-07:00

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"Slackware Linux 11 was released at the beginning of this month, which marks 13 years of continued development. Slackware Linux, while not the first Linux distribution, is the oldest surviving one, and is starting to show signs of aging."

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Why Linux Has Better Driver Support for 64-bit Than Windows

2006-10-18T12:02:00.001-07:00

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"In the open source world drivers are available for everyone to see, use, change and improve. If I need a 64-bit driver I can take the 32-bit one and change it to work in the 64-bit environment. If I don't have the skills to do that myself I can find someone who has. But in the closed source world I have no choice and no freedom. I am powerless."

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Nexenta combines OpenSolaris, GNU, and Ubuntu

2006-10-16T17:01:00.000-07:00

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"What do you get when you combine OpenSolaris, the GNU utilities, and Ubuntu? Nexenta -- a GNU-based open source operating system built on top of the OpenSolaris kernel and runtime."

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Three Reasons to Use GNOME

2006-10-16T15:17:00.001-07:00

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"GNOME is still the best desktop environment for Linux. Here are three reasons why GNOME is the logical choice for the majority of home Linux users."

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Getting Your Ubuntu Box Safely Up To Speed

2006-10-14T13:48:00.000-07:00

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"I wondered how well Ubuntu would run on some of my older PCs. Alas, the resulting installations were a little slow, and in one case installation failed completely. But a little research turned up tricks to get Ubuntu sprinting even on antiquated systems. Here are a few basic things I did to adapt Dapper Drake to old hardware."

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My first 10 years with Linux

2006-10-14T04:20:00.001-07:00

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""I began dabbling with Linux as early as 1995, but in June of 1996, I began using it for real when I created my first Web site. Today, my Linux desktop takes care of all my personal computing needs, both at work and at play." Here's one man's story of how he and Linux matured together."

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Linux XP Desktop: A Windows face on an old Linux base

2006-10-13T06:48:00.001-07:00

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"Unlike Linspire and Xandros, which are both based on Debian, Linux XP is derived from Fedora. It runs an extensively modified version of GNOME to create an environment a Windows user should be comfortable with. Its manifesto claims that Linux XP is not a "cheap copycat product" but rather a mature and stable "ready-to-migrate desktop system.""

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The ext4 filesystem has been released

2006-10-10T15:03:00.001-07:00

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"Andrew Morton released a new -mm patch this morning, it includes, among other things, the new ext4 filesystem patch. The ext4 filesystem promises improved data integrity and performance, among with less limitations."

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Is windows ready for the desktop?

2006-10-08T13:48:00.001-07:00

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"Warning - Spoilers ahead:"All I can say, is, there are many nice features in XP which open source tools lack (especially the NVC's, buffer-overflows and spy and adware), but I'm not yet decided.""

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Republicans: Linux UnAmerican?

2006-10-07T14:03:00.001-07:00

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"At first I thought this was a joke, but these extreme right wing wakos really think Linux is UnAmerican. "This Linux problem is a growing issue, and one that conservative Americans cannot afford to ignore. Fortunately Microsoft have prepared a great deal of information to help computer users get away from this menace.""

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Seven Linux distros fight over one old ThinkPad

2006-10-06T11:50:00.001-07:00

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"This interesting article compares the results of installing seven different 1-CD distributions on an IBM ThinkPad 2662-35U. It includes Freespire, Kubuntu, Linspire, Mandriva One, SimplyMEPIS, PCLinuxOS, Xandros."

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Skype for Linux 1.3 official public release

2006-10-05T02:03:00.000-07:00

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"After about a year of wait since last release, Skype released new version of its breakthrough product for Linux platform. ALSA support (don't laugh) and overall cleanup, contact list quick filter and many many more small visual and usability improvements make it a great update for Linux users."

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All In One USB PCLinuxOS MiniMe.zip

2006-10-04T22:03:00.001-07:00

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"This site has done a simple remaster of PCLinuxOS MiniMe made specifically for USB flash memory sticks. Also included in the remastered zip is a custom one button syslinux installer that allows you to make the USB drive bootable via Windows XP through a simple one button menu."

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The Ultimate Open Source Licence: Do What the F**k You Want To License

2006-10-01T19:21:00.001-07:00

Title says it all.Now if only we could get Apple and Microsoft to Adopt this licence. LOL.By the way its the Third licence, Click it to read it. * Shared Source License for IronPython * Python Software Foundation License Version 2 * Do What The Fuck You Want To Public License * ElementTree License

You can read more about it here.

Top 5 Linux and Windows myths

2006-09-28T12:31:00.001-07:00

"I've come across a lot of things being spread around recently about both linux and windows, and why one is better than the other. You're always going to have people on both sides, but regardless, there are things I've heard in particular for both sides of the argument that aren't true."

You can read more about it here.

KDE

2006-09-28T05:20:00.001-07:00

The pilot episode of NBC's flagship drama for the 2006 fall season proudly features a laptop showing a KDE desktop and KDE applications such as Kopete and KMix running on Mandriva Linux.

You can read more about it here.

Ubuntu - the best Linux distribution?

2006-09-26T23:18:00.000-07:00

Ubuntu has a lot going for it. A rich benefactor cum space tourist, a huge and rapidly growing user base, a sleek look and an easy install. So why is it the best in Linux operating systems? Simply put, it?s not. That?s right, Ubuntu is not the best Linux distro.

You can read more about it here.

Scalix is sneaking Linux in through the corporate mailbox

2006-09-26T07:47:00.001-07:00

Scalix recently announced that its enterprise email platform will be going open source. Right now preparations are being made, the bugtracking system and code repository are being set into place, and code is being cleaned.

You can read more about it here.

Ubuntu tricks - how to mount your WinXP partition, make it read/writabable

2006-09-25T11:02:00.001-07:00

Here?s a guide to making the most of your NTFS partition while in Ubuntu. When you?re done you should be able to have your NTFS partition mounted at boot, be able to write to it and read from it and be able to lift three times your body weight without breaking a sweat.

You can read more about it here.

GPL passes acid test in German court

2006-09-25T07:17:00.001-07:00

In a landmark victory for the GPL license, a civil court in Germany has ruled against D-Link Germany GmbH for violating the terms of the most popular free software license. The lawsuit was filed by Harald Welte, a respected Linux hacker who tracks and eliminates illegal use of software protected by the GPL through his gpl-violations.org project.

You can read more about it here.

Ubuntu Wine

2006-09-24T16:03:00.000-07:00

"Saw this at the local wine store...I wonder if the vineyard would allow an indenpendant observer to obtain a copy of their process?"

You can read more about it here.

GPLv3 Could Kill Open Source, Top Linux Developers Warn

2006-09-23T23:48:00.000-07:00

Many of the top Linux developers have announced their objections to the proposed GPLv3.In a position paper released Sept. 22, leading Linux developers like Andrew Morton, James E.J. Bottomley, Greg Kroah-Hartman, Christoph Hellwig, and six others explained in detail why they "reject the current license proposal."

You can read more about it here.

Make Your Own Supercomputer!

2006-09-23T17:18:00.000-07:00

If you've got a bunch of old computers lying around, consider using openMosix - a Kernel extension for linux - to turn a network of ordinary computers into a supercomputer!

You can read more about it here.

Quick guide to get a girlfriend using Linux

2006-09-23T10:13:00.000-07:00

At last, the ultimate guide to get women using the only true skill we all love and are proud of.

You can read more about it here.

Alan Cox's Thinkpad explodes!

2006-09-23T06:48:00.000-07:00

Even Linux gurus are susceptible to the perils of exploding batteries - last night famed kernel hacker Alan Cox's IBM Thinkpad battery burst into flames and exploded. Follow the link for an in-depth story in Telsa's inimitable style and photos of the laptop's remains.

You can read more about it here.

Linux Spreads Its Wings In India

2006-09-23T03:35:00.000-07:00

With 4,000 students and just 21 computers, the Cotton Hill Girls High School in the south Indian city of Trivandrum wouldn't appear to be at the vanguard of anything related to information technology. Yet the 71-year-old school is abandoning Microsoft Windows software in favor of its free, open-source rival, Linux.

You can read more about it here.

GPL-violations.org project wins in court case on GPL violation by D-Link

2006-09-23T01:18:00.000-07:00

D-Link Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of D-Link Corporation, Taiwan R.O.C., distributed DSM-G600, a network attached storage device which uses a Linux-based Operating System. However, this distribution was incompliant with the GNU General Public License (GPL) which covers the Linux Kernel and many other software programs used in the product.

You can read more about it here.

Boot Linux faster

2006-09-22T02:47:00.001-07:00

This article shows you how to improve the boot speed of your Linux system without compromising usability. Essentially, the technique involves understanding system services and their dependencies, and having them start up in parallel, rather than sequentially, when possible.

You can read more about it here.

Munich Begins to Switch Windows Out for Linux

2006-09-22T02:42:00.001-07:00

Munich has begun its migration to Linux on the desktop, a year later than planned and nearly three years since the city announced its move to open source software. Since Tuesday, the first 100 of the city?s 14,000 PCs have been switched from Microsoft?s Windows operating system and Office applications to Linux and OpenOffice.

You can read more about it here.

Howto switch from Linux to Windows - a users experience

2006-09-20T23:02:00.001-07:00

Imagine somebody has always used a free Unix clone and is now forced to use Windows XP. This is article shows how he would feel about common practices of Microsoft's Operating System.

You can read more about it here.

Free 376-page book on migrating to Linux

2006-09-20T15:32:00.001-07:00

A final draft of the second edition of IBM's "Linux Client Migration Cookbook" is now available online for free downloading. It targets "IT environments that need to begin an evaluation of desktop Linux, or in a broader sense any organization whose strategy is to move toward greater adoption of open source software and open standards."

You can read more about it here.

I break up with you: your daughter is prettier and easier

2006-09-20T14:32:00.001-07:00

Hey, my friend managed to describe in a quite fun and interesting way how many Debian Linux users feel now that they're used to the comfort and slickness of Ubuntu. Check this out.

You can read more about it here.

Hilarious IRC Quotes

2006-09-20T11:45:00.001-07:00

A compilation of some of the funiest IRC conversations from Bash.org

You can read more about it here.

UnixTutorials - Unix tutorials for all your needs

2006-09-20T04:30:00.001-07:00

A great site with lots of Linux/Unix tutorials

You can read more about it here.

The Linux Advantage in Web Hosting

2006-09-19T09:53:00.001-07:00

While companies may be drawn to the stability, savings, flexibility and other advantages of Linux in a Web hosting setting, they are still committing to a platform and road map that is far less defined when they choose Linux, according to Rackspace Vice President of Research and Development Paul Frouton.

You can read more about it here.

Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks

2006-09-18T05:50:00.001-07:00

Its a free book about ubuntu linux management and all the issues. You can know more about that book there and can easily download you free copy now.

You can read more about it here.

Proof that O/S 'Market Share' Figures are Meaningless (Video)

2006-09-17T12:08:00.000-07:00

Where do all of these Linux machines come from? It's installed base that truly counts.

You can read more about it here.

Welcoming MS Windows users to Linux

2006-09-17T08:37:00.000-07:00

This article by a relatively new user of Linux takes a look at the typical expectations and challenges of transitioning from Windows to Linux, and makes some sensible recommendations.

You can read more about it here.

Ubuntu 6.10 Knot 3 Screenshot Tour

2006-09-17T02:47:00.000-07:00

All derivatives have new artwork, both for usplash as well as for login managers and default backgrounds. In Ubuntu, GNOME has been updated to 2.16.0. In Kubuntu, Konversation 1.0 has been included. For Xubuntu

You can read more about it here.

Xorg X11 and Transparency

2006-09-16T10:54:00.001-07:00

This guide is going to show you how to get X.org 6.8 up and running on Linux (the emphasis will be on using Gentoo, but it should work on any other Linux distro as well).

You can read more about it here.

The Linux Gamers' Game List

2006-09-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

A list of 209 free and awesome games to kill time on your Linux-driven machine with links to download them. Downloads include Armagetron, glTron, glChess, gnomeBoyAdvance, GooSNES, Racer, SuperTux, and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory.

You can read more about it here.

Available! Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft) Knot 3

2006-09-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

After a slight delay, the latest beta of Ubuntu Dapper 6.1. Get 'em, test 'em, provide feedback for the best possible final release.

You can read more about it here.

University dumps Cisco VoIP for open-source Asterisk

2006-09-16T06:44:00.001-07:00

SHSU is in the process of moving its 6,000 students, faculty and staff off of Cisco CallManager IP PBXs and a legacy Nortel Meridian PBX over to Linux servers running Asterisk, which includes call processing, voicemail and PSTN gateway functionality. The driver for this project was cost.

You can read more about it here.

Video: Xgl / Compiz - Motion Blur

2006-09-16T04:43:00.001-07:00

As we all know, Xgl gets far too many stories about it along with generic videos. Before you gripe, this does not involve moving wobbly windows around or spinning the cube (intentionally), but rather demoing a bleeding edge build with motion blur and a few other minor patches with a run time 1m. Youtube (Low Quality) & 1080p versions listed.

You can read more about it here.

Nasa Lunar Robot Runs Red Hat Linux

2006-09-15T21:22:00.001-07:00

The K-10 is controlled wirelessly, via a PCMCIA-based 802.11g interface connected to an 8db 2.4GHz antenna via an RF cable. The control application runs on the control laptop as a single, multi-threaded userspace application.

You can read more about it here.

Can you feel this? SabayonLinux + XGL video performances - Vista What ??

2006-09-15T21:12:00.000-07:00

It is simply awesome. I've never seen something like that: extremely high resolution monitor showing SabayonLinux and XGL in all their power. A must !

You can read more about it here.

Linux Desktop Ready, Says Mainstream Media

2006-09-15T07:50:00.001-07:00

The Sydney Morning Herald recently featured an article espousing the virtues of desktop Linux. 'Linux is shedding its hard-core techie image in a bid to woo ordinary human beings seeking an easy-to-use operating system that can be downloaded for free.'

You can read more about it here.

Funny "facts" about Ubuntu Christian Edition

2006-09-13T02:33:00.001-07:00

For example, "If you uninstall Ubuntu Christian Edition, it will automatically re-install after three days." and "In Ubuntu Christian Edition you cannot login as root: nobody can play God's role."

You can read more about it here.

Is Linux.org hurting Linux?

2006-09-13T00:53:00.001-07:00

Linux.org is not the official Linux website, but millions of people believe it is. Is it a nice, modern, exciting page fostering Linux adoption? Hardly so. Even worse, far too many energies seem to be dedicated to raising money in a way that may even hurt the Linux image... I guess you have to turn adblock off for this one.

You can read more about it here.

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2006-09-12T23:05:00.001-07:00

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