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1222079205 | KDE UserBase | Learn more about the K Desktop Environment and find information to help you get started.Here are some suggested places where you can get help with KDE problems. Discover the wide variety of KDE applications. How-To's, Tips & Tricks that can help make your KDE experience more enjoyable and productive. | http://userbase.kde.org/ | ||
1277911822 | Technology | The Year Of The Linux... Everything Else | GNU+Linux hasn't conquered the market share for the Desktop yet.. But it's working from everything else in. Pretty soon hardware manufacturers will find themselves already supporting Linux through "Everything Else" besides the Desktop. 2010 is a fine year for GNU+Linux+FOSS and Freedom indeed. | http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7817 | |
1277999267 | Technology | MeeGo Could Make Nokia Sexy Again [Screenshots] | It's not often you see something released by Nokia that makes you take a second look, but after looking at the latest MeeGo screenshots, I have to say I'm impressed. | http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2010/07/01/meego-quite-possibly-could-make-nokia-sexy-again-screenshots-and-video/ | |
1280253423 | Technology | Reviewed: KOffice 2.2 | Version 2.2 of the suite, which comprises KWord, KPresent, KSpread, KPlato (project manager), Krita (image editor) and the prodigal Kexi (database), comes into a very changed world. Desktop applications now face serious competition from cloud-based offerings, Microsoft no longer seems indomitable, and mobile has become a vital platform. | http://www.tuxradar.com/content/reviewed-koffice-22 | |
1280775044 | Technology | Red Hat Is The Top GNOME Contributor | Red Hat is the top corporate contributor to the GNOME project, according to the Neary Consulting survey. | http://www.muktware.com/news/02/2010/266 | |
1281901697 | Politics | How to Crush Dissent | A look at the dangerous line we cross when we attempt to control the internet and turn "may not" into "can not". | http://www.robweir.com/blog/2010/08/how-to-crush-dissent.html | |
1283187959 | technology | LinuxCon talks available for online viewing | Over 20 sessions from LinuxCon 2010, held Aug. 10-12 in Boston, are now available for free online viewing courtesy of the Linux Foundation. The sessions span a wide range of topics, including: open source licensing; technical considerations relating to the kernel, drivers, and tools; server, mobile, and cloud computing issues; business considerations; and panel discussions. | http://linuxtrends.com/23-linuxcon-talks-available-for-online-viewing/ | |
1283757168 | WeTab tablet spotted running MeeGo at IFA | Remember the WeTab? Or the WePad, perhaps? While we can't say we had much confidence in ever seeing the tablet again after a seemingly endless series of false starts and delays, it has turned up a... | http://www.todaysplayer.com/article/wetab-tablet-spotted-running-meego-at-ifa | ||
1283762422 | technology | WeTab tablet with MeeGo spotted in IFA | TheTechJournal.com | Intel and WeTab devolpers announced that WeTab internet tablet will run the Linux based MeeGo mobile oparating system and it is hand on at IFA 2010.Devolopers imporoves the battery life and performance on WeTab with MeeGo. | http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/tablet/wetab-tablet-with-meego-spotted-in-ifa.xhtml | |
1283764959 | Technology,Technology | New MeeGo User Interface Screens Emerge | We have been keeping up with the progress of Nokias and Intels collabortaive mobile operating system, bringing you screenshots of its first stable release to developers. Over the weekend, new shots emerged of the MeeGo UI, showing us that the OS is continuing to be highly customizable, giving the user the option to completely change the way the UI looks and feels. MyNokiaBlog grabbed the screenshots, pointing out how the the 1.1 release of MeeGo has integrated a interactive lock screen, giving owners to check out any missed calls, text messages, emails. The lock screen has two unlock mechanisms, one you have to drag the lock icon at the bottom into a designated square, the other you can drag it from the top downwards.
Multitasking has a cover-flow/carousel feel to it, allowing the user to scroll open application windows. Again, MeeGo is designed to allow users to specify different views and settings, giving users the option to choose a grid option which shows four open windows at a time:
MeeGos app menu is pretty standard but instead incorporates a 34 grid and a bottom launcher bar. Like iOS, users can scroll to different pages of apps but with MeeGo, the user can customize the experience by changing icon size, font, sound, haptics and feedback graphics to include a 45 grid if they wished:
By incorporating elements from both Nokias Maemo platform and Intels Moblin operating system, MeeGo will hopefully appeal to legacy users of Nokia handsets by offering new and innovative smartphone features and the ability to customise the mobile experience. From what we can see here, MeeGos UI is slick and visually appealing, we just hope it hardware specifications can match those of HTC, Apple and Motorola. Original title and link for this post: New MeeGo User Interface Screens Emerge | http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2010/09/06/new-meego-user-interface-screens-emerge/ | |
1283765206 | technology | New Screenshots Of MeeGo UI Show A Lot Of Potential | http://www.metrolic.com/new-screenshots-of-meego-ui-show-a-lot-of-potential-125660/ | ||
1283772432 | technology | Official photos with MeeGo user interface | If you don't know anything yet about MeeGo, this is a new and highly customizable operating system from Nokia, resulted from the collaboration between Nokia's Maemo platform and Intel's Moblin. | http:/mobilesmug.com/news/2-software/384-official-photos-with-meego-user-interface/ | |
1283786218 | technology | Official MeeGo screenshots, looking better than ever before | The developers from Nokia and Intel's joint intiative have submitted the official MeeGo UI guidelines, and it is something that could single-handedly determine... | http://www.tabletsunleashed.com/2010/09/official-meego-screenshots-looking-better-than-ever-before/ | |
1283788239 | WeTab tablet spotted running MeeGo at IFA | Remember the WeTab?? Or the WePad, perhaps? While we cant say we had much confidence in ever seeing the tablet again after a seemingly endless series of false starts and delays, it has turned up at IFA, and with something of a surprise no less its running a customized version of MeeGo. Those customizations look to keep things mostly in line with the interface we saw during the devices WePad days, but it does seem to be a bit more responsive, and is seemingly in a nearly final state. Of course, its not quite final enough to avoid another delay its now apparently set to roll out in late September. Original Article Source
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1283789584 | technology | Neofonie WeTab running MeeGo, spotted at IFA | The Neofonie WeTab, or the WePad as it was called earlier, is certainly a Tablet device that deserves more credit than it has received so far. However, with... | http://www.tabletsunleashed.com/2010/09/neofonie-wetab-running-meego-spotted-at-ifa/ | |
1283794876 | technology | WeTab running MeeGo | Welcome to the age of the WePad, a tablet that has shown up at IFA. It runs MeeGo, and it also supports Flash, unlike certain other tablets. Other specs include Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, 3G (UMTS/HSDPA), 16/32 GB, as well as extension with SDHC card for up to 32GB. It also supports TV and video formats such as H.264, WMV, AVI, MOV, OGG, FLV, and DivX. It also has full HD 1080p video output. The price for it is about $580. Not exactly cheaper than the Galaxy Tab. Source Related PostsIntel, Nokia, and Linux team up to create MeeGoSo what is a MeeGo? It is an alliance between Intel and Nokia to create a Linux distribution suited...Intel and Nokia provide MeeGo code to developersAbout one month and a half ago we revealed that Intel + Nokia + Linux joined forces to create MeeGo ...MeeGos first phone, the LG GW990We've previously reported on the MeeGo Linux distribution from Intel and Nokia, as well as the LG GW...Nokias Z500 Tablet could do MeegoRemember that big rumor a while ago that Nokia was working on a tablet? Well, there is a another ru...Nokias MeeGo Powered N9 Handset Poses For The Camera
Back in June we showed you for the first time Nokia's MeeGo powered N9 handset. Today, we have y... | http://www.mobilewhack.com/wetab-running-meego/ | |
1283831121 | technology | Previewing and tweaking Ubuntu 10.10 | The bottom line is that even at its current beta level, Ubuntu 10.10 appears to require the least post-install customization and is the slickest, most user-friendly Linux implementation I’ve tested in the past 10 years. | http://linuxtrends.com/previewing-and-tweaking-ubuntu-maverick/ | |
1283862966 | technology | Net neutrality compromise still on the table | A brokerage firm report overstates that companies negotiating network neutrality rules have agreed to a compromise, according to two sources close to the discussions. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9183023/Net_neutrality_compromise_still_on_the_table | |
1283866015 | technology | GNU Debugger adds D language support - The H Open Source: News and Features | The GNU Debugger Project has published the second point update to version 7.0 of its standard debugger for the GNU software system, adding support for the D language and enhancing C++ support | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GNU-Debugger-adds-D-language-support-1074130.html | |
1283867519 | technology | Four ways to get the most from your 802.11n Wi-Fi | ZDNet | 802.11n can give you really, really fast Wi-Fi... if it's set up right. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/four-ways-to-get-the-most-from-your-80211n-wi-fi/122 | |
1283947480 | technology | A Look at KDE Desktop Effects | KDEs visual effects for windows and menus technically dates back to KDE 3. Experimental programs like kompmgr provided drop shadows and transparency for windows, and the KDE desktop itself had built-in support for basic menu transparency, shadows, and other effects.With the coming of KDE 4, the number of effects has multiplied, and KWin (KDEs window manager) is now on par with Compiz (a window manager with numerous desktop effects). Moreover, KWins primary advantage over Compiz is that it is part of KDE and integrates perfectly with the rest of the desktop. While support for Compiz has been added, there are still some outstanding glitches when run on top of KDE.One misconception about desktop effects is that they are solely used to increase aesthetic appeal and add no practical functionality. The reality, however, is that many desktop effects provide accessibility features and productivity enhancements, but having an awesome-looking desktop certainly doesnt hurt. General SettingsKDE will attempt to detect your graphics card and determine which effects will function. For most, this works just fine, but if not,you may need to install drivers for your graphics card that can support composite window managers.To check the status of desktop effects, start System Settings and, in the WorkSpace Appearance and Behavior section, click Desktop Effects. Alternatively, you can press Alt+F2, type Desktop Effects, and press Enter.Enable desktop effects should be checked, and the Compositing State should say Desktop effects are active. From this General tab, you can also select common settings, rather than configuring each effect individually.If you ever need to stop desktop effects, click the Suspend Desktop Effects button or press Shift+Alt+F12 from anywhere in KDE. This is particularly useful if you are playing OpenGL or SDL games that behave erratically with effects enabled.All EffectsThe second tab, called All Effects shows you every available desktop effect. The enabled effects will have a check in the left-hand box next to the name, and those that have available configuration settings will have wrench icons to the right.The first section is Appearance, which, as the name indicates, contains effects that alter the appearance of the desktop and/or windows. Fade, for example, causes windows to fade in and out smoothly when they are opened or closed. A new feature, called Blur, will cause any translucent window components to blur the backgrounds behind them.An example of an effect that has some practical value is Taskbar Thumbnails. With it, you can hover your mouse over a taskbar entry and see a small thumbnail image of the window. The thumbnail is updated in real time, so if a progress bar is moving, for example, the thumbnail will actually show you the progress as it increases. Shadows also provide depth to the windows, making it easier to distinguish one from another.While only a few of the Appearance effects have true practical value, for the Accessibility effects, functionality is their primary purpose. For example, the Zoom function allows the user to mangify the entire desktop, zooming in or out with 3D smoothing, and Track Mouse helps a user locate the mouse on the screen.Focus is another section of effects that offers some visually pleasing and practical benefits. Dialog Parent, for example, dims the parent window behind a dialog box, helping the user focus on the active box. Dim Inactive dims any window that is not the current one you are using, particularly useful for those who are easily distracted. With Slide Back, when you change the focus to a window other than the current one, it will pull the current window to the side and then slide it underneath, providing a more natural-looking change of focus.The Window Management effects deal with the windows and desktop organization. Here, you can configure the windows switching, desktop switching, Desktop Grid, which allows you to zoom out and see all desktops, and Present Windows, which zooms out all windows so that you can select the one you want.In the Tools section, you have useful tech/troubleshooting effects, one that shows the frames per second (FPS) for the current desktop, and one that shows paint, areas of the desktop that change or refresh.Advanced SettingsFinally, in the Advanced tab of Desktop Effects, you can change the Compositing type. OpenGL provides the most effects but requires a 3D-capable graphics card and drivers. XRender works without 3D capability, but it also disables some effects. Most of the other settings in this section vary depending on the graphics card you are using. The best way to find the correct setting is to test them, but aware that some may not work at all.KDE desktop effects add eye candy and functionality to your desktop experience. Furthermore, Plasma and some applications make use of the compisiting system to add further effects, providing the user with a visually striking desktop environment. Related Posts:How to Set Special Window Settings with KWinPreview of KDE 4.5 3 KDE Add-ons Worth TryingA Preview of KDE 4.4A Look at KDE Desktop Effects originally published on Make Tech Easier (RSS) Follow us at Facebook | Twitter | http://maketecheasier.com/a-look-at-kde-desktop-effects/2010/09/08 | |
1283964131 | technology | Slashdot Technology Story | Google Says Microsoft Is Driving Antitrust Review | WTF? The monopolist of consumer-bought pc operating systems is calling Google the antitrust violator? How about the government looks at why I can't buy GNU/Linux on any pc, at any computer store or other main channel that I want? | http://tech.slashdot.org/story/10/09/06/2353226/Google-Says-Microsoft-Is-Driving-Antitrust| | |
1283965867 | technology | FSF responds to Oracle v. Google and the threat of software patents | Oracle once claimed that it only sought software patents for defensive purposes. Now it is using them to proactively attack free software. It's not the first company to make this about-face, and unfortunately it probably won't be the last. | http://www.fsf.org/news/oracle-v-google | |
1283968956 | technology | The Commodore 64 lives again - as a modern PC running Ubuntu | Some of you may remember the now-infamous Carpet Cleaner Computer that's Personal (CCCP), an old Bissell carpet washer that I converted to a PC because, well, just because. The fun continues with another entertaining waste of time and money, converting a Commodore 64 to a genuine contemporary PC. Yes, it can be done, again with a little custom engineering and an unusual circuit board. | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/commodore-64-lives-again-same-keyboard-modern | |
1283969058 | lifestyle | "Screaming children will not be tolerated." | At one restaurant in North Carolina, screaming children are no longer welcome. Olde Salty's restaurant is living up to its name in an effort to bring peace and quiet to its dining customers. | http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=166140 | |
1283969283 | Technology,World News | Disable Google Instant: How To TURN OFF Google's New Feature | Google unveiled a new feature, Google Instant, at a search event Wednesday.
The "psychic" new search tool "shows results as you type," as Google explained in a blog post. (Learn more about Google Instant here)
Google's Marissa Mayer, Vice President of Search Products and User Experience, said that a "very small percentage" of users decided to turn off Google Instant when the company was testing the feature, noting that many disabled it for "connection speed reasons."
Wondering how to disable Google Instant?
"If you don't want to see results as you type, you can turn off Google Instant by clicking the link next to the search box on any search results page, or by visiting your Preferences [http://www.google.com/preferences] page," Google tells users.
See the screenshots below for step-by-step directions on how to disable Google Instant. Locate the text to the right of the search box reading "Instant is on."
Click "Instant is on," then select "off. | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/08/disable-google-instant_n_709235.html | |
1283970505 | Technology | The Internet is running out of IPv4 gas | Or, to be more exact, the Internet running out of IPv4 addresses. Like it or lump it, we're all going to need to switch to IPv6. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/the-internet-is-running-out-of-ipv4-gas/131 | |
1283975887 | gaming | Sony repeats its PSP mistakes with the PS3 | Sony is repeating its mistake of trying to squash the homebrew community on the PSP with the Playstation 3. Sony must change their views or slowly die. | http://globalgeeknews.com/2010/09/08/sony-repeats-its-psp-mistakes-with-the-ps3/ | |
1283978521 | technology | After Google incident, Wi-Fi data collection goes on | Four months ago, amidst a backlash from government regulators and privacy advocates, Google stopped collecting Wi-Fi data with its Street View cars. But that doesn't mean Google has stopped collecting wireless data altogether, and neither have other companies such as Apple. | http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/090810-after-google-incident-wi-fi-data.html | |
1284010286 | How Much Faster is Google Instant? |
Google Instant likes to think it's pretty fast, but how fast is it really? We pitted regular old Google against Google Instant, complete with its time-saving shortcuts, for a head-to-head comparison. More | http://lifehacker.com/5633097/how-much-faster-is-google-instant | ||
1284017070 | technology | Iron Man using KDE?! | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/09/iron-man-using-kde/ | ||
1284021011 | technology | Android Is As Open As The Clenched Fist I’d Like To Punch The Carriers With | This past weekend, I wrote a post wondering if Android was surging in the U.S. market because Apple was letting it? The main thought was that by remaining exclusively tied to AT&T, Apple was driving some users to choose Android, which is available on all the U.S. carriers. In the post, I posed a question: if it's not the iPhone/AT&T deal, why do you choose Android? Nearly 1,000 people responded, and a large percentage focused on the same idea: the idea of | http://techcrunch.com/2010/09/09/android-open/ | |
1284029336 | technology,technology | KDE 3 appears in 'The Social Network' movie? - TildeHash | ... in [The Social Network]'s official trailer, you can see what appears to be an old version of the KDE Desktop Environment. This particular still image is from a scene in the movie taking place in 2003, so KDE 3 would be an accurate version for the year. | http://www.tildehash.com/?article=kde-3-appears-in-the-social-network-movie | |
1284043129 | technology | Top 10 Essential HTML 5 Tutorials For Web Designers | HTML 5 is developed as the next major version of HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and its already giving hard time to Adobe Flash. Flash usage is facing a | http://savedelete.com/essential-best-html5-tutorials.html | |
1284050643 | technology | Broadcom releases an open-source driver for its wireless chipsets [LWN.net] | Broadcom would like to announce the initial release of a fully-open Linux driver for it's latest generation of 11n chipsets. | http://lwn.net/Articles/404248/ | |
1284063786 | technology | Aracele Torres (araceletorres): KDE Brazil on Flickr | Hi everyone! The KDE Brazil now has a space on Flickr to post pictures of events that participate and organize. Look how is our picture gallery! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kdebr/ | http://kdepi.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/kde-brazil-on-flickr/ | |
1284071184 | Technology | Broadcom makes its Wi-Fi chipsets more Linux friendly | Broadcom, Linux users' least loved Wi-Fi chipset vendor, has launched a new open-source driver for its latest chips. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/broadcom-makes-its-wi-fi-chipsets-more-linux-friendly/138 | |
1284097724 | world_news | 3D Illusion of Little Girl to Curb Reckless Driving | Traffic safety foundation in Vancouver, Canada is using 3D Illusion of Little Girl to make drivers slow down in school zones and high risk areas. | http://designersdigest.co/archive/3d-illusion-of-little-girl-to-curb-reckless-driving/ | |
1284106637 | DRAM Memory Gets Even Cheaper in September | Even though the back-to-school season has kicked off, demand for PCs and hardware in general seems to still be rather weak, weak enough for makers of DRAM products to even further cut the contract prices on their chips.The supply of DRAM products is definitely not the issue currently plaguing this market segment if a recent report made by ... (read more) | http://news.softpedia.com/news/DRAM-Memory-Gets-Even-Cheaper-in-September-155833.shtml | ||
1284121572 | business | US May Use Gold Standard As Soon as 2013 | French economist Jacques Rueff once said "Tomorrow, to save man, we will give him a real currency." For a world that has suffered nearly 40 years of economy-retarding currency instability, that tomorrow is very near. If history is any kind of indicator, by 2013 we'll return to money defined in terms of something real. No currency in history has lasted longer than 42 years after its intrinsic backing has been abandoned, and it was 39 years ago that President Nixon severed the dollar's link to gold. | http://www.forbes.com/2010/09/07/dollar-currency-gold-standard-2020-opinions-columnists-john-tamny.html | |
1284121849 | technology | Want to Ace the SAT, LSAT or GMAT? Check Out Knewton -- Its Edge Is the Semantic Web - Semantic Web | Service helps students prepare for the tests that matter -- a lot -- to their future.. | http://www.semanticweb.com/natural_language_processing/want_to_ace_the_sat_lsat_or_gmat_check_out_knewton_its_edge_is_the_semantic_web_173121.asp | |
1284127101 | technology | Its Time to Get Behind the Semantic Web - ConsortiumInfo.org | Is the chicken and egg problem finally behind us? Better hope so | http://www.consortiuminfo.org/standardsblog/article.php?story=20100909070235986 | |
1284128408 | technology | Allen Winter: KDEPIM 4.4.6 Available | Tarballs for kdepim-4.4.6 and kdepim-runtime-4.4.6 are now available from a mirror near you. ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/stable/kdepim-4.4.6/src There is no associated kdepim-l10n-4.4.6 tarball since I don't know how to make one -- but there are also no new messages strings so the existing 4.4.5 translations should work. There is also no ChangeLog since that also is something I'm not sure how to do. If there are volunteers to make the l10n or Changelog, feel free to contact me about it. | http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/4321 | |
1284131667 | technology | Adriaan de Groot (adridg): PyQt comes to OpenSolaris | For the past month Ive been honing my PyQt skills and greatly enjoyed it. Ive been saying to people at conferences for years already that Python (or some other scripting language) is the Right Approach to a great many end-user applications for its speed on development and ease of prototyping. Now I finally spent a month testing the truth of that statement. However, all the work I did was on Linux systems, both Ubuntu and Fedora. Today I sat down to package PyQt for OpenSolaris. Riverbank Computing supports Solaris, to the extent that sip lets you do platform solaris-cc, but there were a few gotchas along the way.
The mkspecs parser in sip expands Windows-style percent-sign variables. This bumps into the Sun Studio flags which includes things like -library=no%CStd. It took me a long time to track that down, and then patch it out. Python lives in /usr while our Qt packages live in /opt/kde4 this just causes packaging headaches and RPATH juggling, nothing spectacular.
But those little gotchas aside, packaging went smoothly. You can get the specfiles from the KDE 4.6.0 preparation repository. Packages are not yet available from our usual KDE4-on-OpenSolaris repositories, though. We might backport into the -450 specfile and package repository if theres any enthusiasm for it. One thing Ive had some trouble with is finding code to test the bindings with. Somehow the examples that are bundled with the PyQt source distribution arent mentioned a lot on the web, so it took a while for me to find the obvious testing ground. But from there the whole QtDemo application runs except for the OpenGL parts: it seems Im missing the bindings for that. So theres still some polishing left to do with the dependencies, too. So whats the future hold now we have Python bindings for Qt in OpenSolaris? Well, the obvious thing to do would be to produce some small applications that help with OpenSolaris-specific features such as ZFS, dtrace or containers. That would give the KDE4-OpenSolaris desktop a boost as well. | http://blogs.fsfe.org/adridg/?p=948 | |
1284132127 | technology | Google: Android 2.2 'not designed' for the tablet form factor | Hello, obvious! Anyone who has actually used an Android-based tablet for any length of time would probably tell you that the experience is far from optimal. It works, sure, but it doesn't take a CSC major to understand that Google's existing builds of Android were crafted for smartphones and nothing more. Thankfully for those who are tired of arguing the point, Hugo Barra, director of products for mobile at Google, is stepping up to the plate and giving you some backing. Quoted over at Tech Radar, Hugo noted that "Android is an open platform, and we saw at IFA 2010 all sorts of devices running Android, so it's already running on tablets; but the way Android Market works is it's not going to be available on devices that don't allow applications to run correctly." He followed up by proclaiming that "Froyo is not optimized for use on tablets," and while he wouldn't go so far as to affirm that Gingerbread would be built for use on the aforementioned form factor, he did say that the company's working "to ensure our users have [the] right experience." How's that strike you, Galaxy Tab?Google: Android 2.2 'not designed' for the tablet form factor originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Tech Radar |Email this|Comments | http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/google-android-2-2-not-designed-for-the-tablet-form-factor/ | |
1284133243 | Technology | Primitive 'Here you have' e-mail worm spreading fast | Anti-malware companies are tracking a new "download-and-run" e-mail worm squirming through inboxes around the world. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/primitive-here-you-have-e-mail-worm-spreading-fast/7323 | |
1284167832 | technology | 'Here You Have' Is a Windows Problem - PCWorld Business Center | If everyone ran Linux instead of Windows, there would be no need for all those “how to protect yourself” headlines. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/205298/here_you_have_is_a_windows_problem.html | |
1284205627 | technology | FreOffice - KOffice based OpenSource Mobile Office Suite | We as FreOffice contributors will start to share updates and state of the the development in the Freoffice Open Source project. Freoffice is a mobile edition of the KOffice project. FreOffice is the mobile user interface while the underlying core engine used in Freoffice is the KOffice. | http://freoffice.blogspot.com/ | |
1284212204 | lifestyle | If This Kid Can Smile, So Can You (PIC) | This is a truly inspiring photo. This just shows the tremendous strength and courage that can be mustered by a child. | http://topcultured.com/if-this-kid-can-smile-so-can-you/ | |
1284213803 | technology | KDE 4.5 Desktop Activities Bring New Meaning to Organization | The KDE Desktop Activities feature is a great new desktop metaphor that takes the Linux desktop to new levels of organization. | http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/358560-kde-45-desktop-activities-brings-new-meaning-to-organization | |
1284282982 | technology | Martin Grlin: Demystifying OpenGL Desktop Effects | My last blog post about the driver situation in the KDE Plasma Workspaces in version 4.5 caused quite some discussion. This is great and really required. But it also showed that there are quite some incorrect information about the current and future OpenGL compositing being spread. With this post I want to address some of the wrong assumptions I read, so that they wont be spread any further and causing grieve to both the KWin developers and the driver developers. 1. The Plasma Workspaces require at least OpenGL 2:Nothing changed: KWin still supports no compositing, XRender compositing and OpenGL compositing. Compositing is still an optional feature (but enabled by default if feasible) and that wont change in the next years. Given the experience we have with enabling compositing by default it would be irresponsible in my opinion to require OpenGL for desktop computing. Being able to disable effects on the fly is an important and often used feature. The minimum OpenGL requirement is somewhere between OpenGL 1.1 and 1.3 and this has not changed since our first compositing release 4.0. OpenGL 2 features are only used for further optional features in 4.5, which are only enabled if the graphics driver supports it. In case of blur effect there is no requirement to OpenGL 2 at all as it only requires extensions already available for OpenGL 1.x. 2. KWin uses extensions unsupported by free drivers in 4.5:In 4.5 we added two new optional features which require framebuffer objects (FBO) and GLSL shaders (lanczos) or framebuffer objects and GLSL shaders or ARB shaders (blur). Both are no new optional requirements. Already in 4.0 we shipped several optional effects which required GLSL (invert, blur, sharpen, looking glass and explosion) and framebuffer objects (blur, sharpen, looking glass). The first GLSL based effect was imported to SVN in March 2007, so three and a half years ago. In 4.2 we added two more optional effects using GLSL: sphere and cylinder and in 4.3 we added an optional FBO requirement to the logout effect (which is enabled by default). This one had been committed in February 2009, so 1.5 years ago. The funny thing is that the blur effect in 4.0 required more from the graphics driver than the blur effect we added to 4.5. At the time of 4.0 this did not cause any problems while running 4.0 with modern free drivers would result in the same breakage as we see with the 4.5 variant. In fact we already saw the external breakage in case of the logout effect. If I would use bugzilla I would be able to draw a nice graph when we added an optional effect and when it started to be broken. 3. KWin developers only care about proprietary drivers:Both new effects have been implemented by a developer not using proprietary drivers. In fact both effects did not work with NVIDIA at the time when they were committed to trunk as we hit a bug in the proprietary driver. The lanczos filter explicitly checked in the source code if the NVIDIA driver is used and was disabled for it. So we did the same thing as we do for free drivers at that moment: we blacklisted the driver. In opposite to the blacklist for free drivers we added that to the code so the user would not have had the chance to change it and also a new driver version would not have re-enabled it (this is ensured in the blacklist solution for mesa drivers). Luckily I was able to find a workaround so that it works with NVIDIA, too. Personally I would like to test more with free drivers, but my Laptop has an NVIDIA card and my desktop has an Ati R700 card which are both unsupported with mesa drivers in the distribution of my choice. 4. KWin should not have delivered the effects enabled by default or at all:The effects are optional and do not get enabled if the driver does not support the required extensions. In case that the required extension is supported but does not work the protection mechanism does not work (and I cannot think of any other mechanism to make that work with all drivers). This would also be the case if we would not have enabled the effects by default. So I do not see the advantage by disabling them. Not delivering the effects at all would be unfair to the users who can use the effects without problems (both mesa users and proprietary driver users) and also to the developers working on the effects. Last but not least we would have had to remove all the effects listed in section 2, because they require the same optional requirements. 5. KWin developers did not communicate with the Mesa developers:More communication is always a good thing and it is true that there is hardly any communication. But we do not live in a perfect world and there are many reasons for bad communication and non-existing communication always requires two parts (btw blogging about the problems is also a form of communication . For our given problems I do not see how more communication would have helped. As shown in section 2 we did not add new requirements and we have seen external breakage before (better said: now we know that it has been external breakage). I truly believe that communication between GNOME Shell developers and Mesa developers helps GNOME Shell, but GNOME Shell is in the lucky situation to develop for future driver versions. We have to live with the current driver versions. And communicating does not fix the drivers shipped by the distributions at the moment. The only recommendation we would have received would have been to not ship the effects by default to that see section 4. 6. KWin developers do not report bugs:I can only write for myself: I do not have a card supported by mesa drivers so I cannot report bugs. I could proxy between our users and the mesa developers but I think there are more useful ways to spent my time. Therefore we tell the users to report the bugs upstream. Oh and of course if we see the same crash being reported for the 50th time we do not tell them to report it as duplicates in the mesa bugtracker are as useless as in the kwin bugtracker. 7. KWin developers do not contribute patches:It is difficult to develop drivers for hardware you dont have. Furthermore I develop KWin and not drivers. I keep the development of drivers to the people competent in that area. If wine developers are competent enough to develop both wine and drivers they have all the respect I can give them. But I am not able to do it and I do not want to develop drivers. 8. It is common knowledge that hardware cannot support OpenGL 2, so you should not check for OpenGL 2:Yes, thats why we dont check the version but the actually required extension. We know that the R300 chips do not support NPOT textures and thats why we check if NPOT textures are supported before creating a texture. 9. It is common knowledge that the drivers do not fully support the extension just to be able to say they support OpenGL 2 to make broken games work:What? Seriously? I have never read about it in all the OpenGL documentation I have read so far. I thought thats why there is an extension system and the experience with proprietary drivers show that this is not how it is done in practice. If that is the way how it is in mesa than I am not surprised that Valve does not want to release Steam for Linux. 10. Mesa drivers need to ship the broken extensions as that makes some more games work:Thats a little bit unexpected as that breaks the checks we have been using since 4.0. Maybe it would have been an idea to see what the important downstreams require? I am also a little bit surprised that supporting games seems to be more important than not breaking a desktop environment. Reading such arguments really hurts. 11. Because of adding blur my desktop freezes when changing KWin settings:The change in KWin triggering a mesa bug causing the freeze is completely unrelated to blur and/or lanczos. The change makes KWin use direct rendering when it is supported and not just always enforcing indirect rendering for mesa drivers. With direct rendering enabled the desktop freezes when KWin restarts compositing and crashes with indirect rendering. Given the current state of investigation there might be a bug in KWin which triggers the mesa bug. But this is still unconfirmed and it seems that fixing the KWin bug does not solve the freezing bug in all situations. The only relation to blur is, that with indirect rendering mesa drivers are reporting support for extensions which do not work with indirect rendering which makes the complete desktop unusable. Just for the record: this does not happen with NVIDIA or fglrx driver. 12. KWin will require OpenGL 3 in 4.6:No, please see my blog post where I wrote that I want to have OpenGL 3 support in 4.7. 13. KWin will require OpenGL 3 in 4.7:No, this will also be only an additional feature. KWin supports multiple backends and it does not make any sense to remove a working backend which is required for all mesa users and users of graphic cards which cannot handle OpenGL 3. 14. OpenGL 3 does not add anything needed by a compositing manager:Well lets not talk about OpenGL 3 but about programmable pipeline (OpenGL 3) and fixed functionality (OpenGL 1). Anybody who has worked with both understands why I want to have a backend based on the programmable pipeline. I want to port KWin to OpenGL ES 2 which requires a programmable pipeline backend, so the OpenGL 3 port is more or less for free. So most of the things we need from OpenGL 3 are also supported by OpenGL 2, nevertheless OpenGL 3 gives some useful things: geometry shaders, forward compatible profiles to ease the porting, a required hardware standard and (sorry to say so) mesa does not support it. Given the experience we have made in 4.5 we would not be able to add a programmable pipeline backend without risking unease situations for our users. Therefore it is better to go for version 3 directly and lower the requirement to 2 when mesa is ready. This gives hopefully the best to both involved groups: our development is not stopped by mesa and mesa is not bothered with problems caused by our to high requirements. 15. KWin wants OpenGL 3 just for FBO:I am able to read specifications and as shown in this summary, we have been using FBOs since 4.0. 16. KWin should add a legacy backend for Mesa:Our backend is legacy. The forward compatible profile is not yet developed. The effects can make use of more functionality if the driver supports it. 17. KWin should use the last major OpenGL version before the one drivers announce:So for 2.1. we would use 2.0, for 2.0 we would use 1.5 and for 1.5 we would use 1.4. Does that solve any of our problems? I doubt it as GLSL is around since 2.0, so dropping back to 2.0 does not help and FBOs are supported since 1.5? I just tried to look it up and its not really trivial to find information when an extension was added. So that approach just is not possible. It would also mean that we would remove functionality for users where it is working (e.g. proprietary drivers) as for code maintainability doing yet another fuzzy check on renderer would not work. Not to mention that the renderer string is not stable at all in mesa development. To summarize the most important points of this post: KWin has not started requiring new unsupported features from the drivers, but has been using this optional requirements since our 4.0 release. Since the early days we had ensured that the optional requirements work and that KWin does not break when an optional requirement is not supported. Our code can handle two situations: supported and not supported. We now had to learn that there is a third unspecified state, which could be called "maybe supported", which we do not handle, cannot handle and wont be able to handle. Given this historic background all claims about we should have known better or if we just had communicated better the problems would not have appeared are just wrong as our checks used to work in the past. The only possible solution would have been to remove existing functionality because the drivers upgraded their support from unsupported to maybe supported. I know that this sounds like finger-pointing and blaming others, but I just do not feel responsible for this external breakage. I completely understand that users are pissed-off and I would recommend them to talk to their distributions to ensure that when they release the next version which includes 4.5 it can be ensured that a driver is shipped that does not maybe support extensions. There are also more fun things to do than reading the bug reports by disappointed users and spending lots of my spare time on working around driver bugs. Another important point from this post is: KWin will not require OpenGL 3 in future. The complete OpenGL 1 based code will not be removed. There is a lot talking about what KWin should do or should have done without checking the facts like e.g. seeing when KWin started to use GLSL. =-=-=-=-=Powered by Blogilo | http://blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2010/09/demystifying-opengl-desktop-effects/ | |
1284282984 | technology | Peter Grasch: simon at the AAL Forum 2010 | I'm happy to announce that the simon listens team will attend this years ambient assisted living forum in Odense, Denmark!The AAL Forum (15th-17th September) is an annual event as part of the Ambient Assisted Living Joint Program of the European Union. The main goal of this program is to improve everyday live for healthy seniors.While this might not sound as the most exciting topic at first, this is a fast moving, exciting field of research that covers everything from home automation to assistive robotics.We will be represented through a booth in the exhibition hall and Franz Stieger, our chairman, will give both a short introductory talk simon listens and another one about the project in the context of robotics enabled assisted living.It isn't all work and no play, tough. In the spirit of the conference an internationally proclaimed 69 year old DJ called Ruth flowers will apparently rock the the social event of the conference. I can't wait to see that :) | http://simon-listens.blogspot.com/2010/09/simon-at-aal-forum-2010.html | |
1284286144 | technology | DistroWatch: Distribution Release: Tiny Core Linux 3.1 | Robert Shingledecker has announced the release of Tiny Core Linux 3.1, the world's smallest desktop distribution - an 11 MB live CD: "Team Tiny Core is pleased to announce that Tiny Core Linux 3.1 is now available. Changes: updated BusyBox to 1.17.1; updated Appsaudit for ondemand icons and.... | http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=06270 | |
1284288987 | offbeat | 12 Most Funny Tweets Ever | Beauty is in the eye of the retweeter. They are funny because they are true: meet some of the most clever, funniest tweets we've ever seen. | http://www.oddee.com/item_97190.aspx | |
1284305282 | offbeat | 6 Brutal Leaders And Their Ridiculous Secret Hobbies | It'd be kind of cute if these guys weren't total maniacs. | http://www.cracked.com/article_18748_6-brutal-leaders-their-ridiculous-secret-hobbies.html | |
1284310845 | technology | AcetoneISO: Easily mount CD/DVD Images in Linux | AcetoneISO is an application that uses Fuse (Filesystem in Userspace) in order to mount ISO, NRG, BIN, MDF, IMG and various other disk images. | http://tuxarena.blogspot.com/2010/09/acetoneiso-easily-mount-cddvd-images-in.html | |
1284311923 | technology,technology | India's $35 Android 7-inch Tablet to Hit in January | India's $35 Android 7-inch Tablet to Hit in January : We've been hearing about India's plans for a $35 computer for a few months now, and for a while we thought it might be all talk. However, it seems India is pushing ahead with plans for the educational tablet. | http://www.tomshardware.com/news/india-android-tablet-35-indiapad,11255.html | |
1284318120 | world_news | Microsoft's newest partner: Russia's Vladimir Putin - Computerworld Blogs | Many international technology companies are forced to deal with governments with non-liberal democratic values, but Microsoft appears to be actively co-operating with Russia in suppressing dissentients. | http://blogs.computerworld.com/16929/microsofts_newest_partnership_dictators | |
1284327956 | technology | Kdenlive 0.7.8: "On-Monitor" Effects | In previous versions of Kdenlive in some effects like pan & zoom and in the transitions Affine and Composite you had this little red rectangle to modify size and position. For 0.7.8 I tried to make editing this type of parameter more convenient and efficient: All the options previously available but hidden do now take most space in the effect stack. The red rectangle disappeared therefore you can now drag and resize your item directly on the monitor. Find out more in my blog post on "On-Monitor" Effects | http://kdenlive.org/users/ttill/kdenlive-078-monitor-effects | |
1284371685 | technology | Kongoni Linux 1.12.3 (Cicero) Released! | This is the final and stable release of Kongoni 1.12.3 (Cicero). With this release most issues and problems should be solved, also most packages where cleaned-up, updated to the latest version. | http://www.kongoni.org/index.php/2010/09/11/kongoni-1-12-3-cicero-released/ | |
1284381725 | technology | Ubuntu Linux makeover paying off | Ubuntu's focus on improving the desktop experience for users is starting to take hold. | http://mybroadband.co.za/news/index.php?news=15091 | |
1284393904 | technology | Kindle Ad Burns The iPad In Direct Sunlight | I’m a fan of the Kindle, I really am. With books on the whole going by the wayside, the Kindle is the closest I and my ilk will be able to get to a traditional reading experience over the next few decades. But that’s okay – that e-ink screen is just the cat’s ass once you use it IRL for the first time. Never change, Kindle. You’re just what you need to be. | http://www.techi.com/2010/09/kindle-ad-burns-the-ipad-in-direct-sunlight/ | |
1284401602 | technology | Desktop users not yet flocking to Linux | It doesn't give me any pleasure in saying this, but the evidence is overwhelming that Linux is not huge on the desktop, despite new figures showing it now commands 10% of the market. | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/linux-desktop-market-share-small-no-matter-ho | |
1284420323 | technology,technology | Peppermint Ice resuscitates an elderly Thinkpad | The Peppermint OS project recently unveiled the first release of a lighter-weight variant of its small-footprint LInux operating system. Since “Peppermint Ice” targets netbooks and older, resource-constrained laptops and PCs, I dusted off a well-worn ThinkPad 2662-35U, loaded it up with the new OS, and took it for a spin. | http://linuxtrends.com/peppermint-ice-review/ | |
1284423123 | technology | DistroWatch: Distribution Release: Momonga Linux 7 | Yohsuke Ooi has announced the release of Momonga Linux 7, a Japanese community distribution loosely modelled on Fedora. New features: the installation DVD includes both desktop and server packages; major packages include Linux kernel 2.6.35.4, glibc 2.12, X.Org Server 1.8.2, GCC 4.4.4, GNOME 2.30.2, KDE 4.5.0, Firefox 3.6.9;.... | http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=06273 | |
1284441872 | technology | D-Link Boxee Box now available for pre-order | D-Link’s Boxee Box can now be ordered from Amazon for November delivery (to US destinations only). It's priced at $199. | http://openboxeebox.com/d-link-boxee-box-available-for-pre-order/ | |
1284457870 | technology | HDCP Compromised, Time To End Mindless DRM? | Muktware | It's a cat and mouse game, which will never end. HDCP, the master 'key' that restricts a user's ability to copy content by controlling the outputs of devices like Blu-Ray boxes, set-top boxes, and many game systems has been compromised and leaked. This would render useless the DRM technologies used in these devices thus allowing copying of HD content. | http://www.muktware.com/blog/3/369/14/2010/345 | |
1284573834 | World News | Uniloc Sues Adobe, Symantec, Others | Digital security company Uniloc has sued Adobe Systems (ADBE), Symantec (SYMC), and several other firms | http://video.forbes.com/fvn/market-updates/uniloc-sues-adobe-symantec-others?feed=rss_home%3f | |
1284575678 | technology | Novell may be sold soon, but to whom? | According to the New York Post, and my own sources, there is a deal in the works to split Novell up into two parts, Linux and everything else, and to sell both by the end of October. | http://blogs.computerworld.com/16962/novell_may_be_sold_soon_but_to_whom | |
1284641119 | technology | Microsoft: IE9 will never run on Windows XP | Microsoft has relegated Windows XP to legacy software status this week, declaring that it will never run the current generation of web page standards - at least not in Internet Explorer. Instead, users will run Firefox or Chrome if they want to use web sites that no longer cleave to the much older 1990's HTML 4 web standard. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/09/16/no_ie9_9_on_windows_xp/ | |
1284654453 | technology | Diaspora: It's no Facebook ... yet | The developer release of Diaspora, the Facebook rival with privacy baked in, is out. | http://blogs.computerworld.com/16974/diaspora_its_no_facebook_yet | |
1284671342 | business | Verizon Wireless Won't Sell Microsoft Windows Phone 7 at Start - Bloomberg | Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone carrier, won’t sell handsets with Microsoft Corp. ’s Windows Phone 7 operating system when it debuts this year, a blow to the software maker’s efforts to reach a broad market. | http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-16/verizon-wireless-won-t-sell-microsoft-windows-phone-7-when-software-debuts.html | |
1284677805 | Technology | There will never be an IE 9 for XP | IE 9? On XP!? Forget about it. It will never happen. Get over it. Here's why. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/there-will-never-be-an-ie-9-for-xp/170 | |
1284679722 | technology | VMware is buying Novell | The Wall Street Journal is reporting what I've suspected for some time: VMware will be buying Novell's Linux business. | http://blogs.computerworld.com/16978/vmware_is_buying_novell | |
1284691690 | world_news | Acid Attack Victim Bethany Storro Tells Police She Faked It - ABC News | Bethany Storro said she was the victim of an acid attack in Vancouver, Washington, but admitted to police today that she had splashed the acid in her own face. Police described her as 'very remorseful,' and did not speculate on her motive for maiming herself. | http://abcnews.go.com/US/acid-attack-victim-bethany-storro-tells-police-faked/story?id=11658631 | |
1284743040 | technology | Canonical partners with AMI, Dell & Intel - Computerworld Blogs | Canonical is meeting with numerous computer manufacturers and designers later this month and the result may well be more Ubuntu Linux-equipped PCs, laptops, and tablets. | http://blogs.computerworld.com/16983/canonical_partners_with_ami_dell_intel | |
1284749558 | technology | Intel confirms HDCP key is real, can now be broken at will | Intel has confirmed that the HDCP master key reported earlier in the week is the real deal: now anyone can create their own HDCP compatible hardware. HDCP isn't going to go away, though, since circumvention still falls foul of the DMCA. | http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/09/intel-confirms-the-hdcp-key-is-real-can-now-be-broken-at-will.ars | |
1284872987 | Real Men Run Linux (and not Windows) | Last Wednesday wasThe Day. IE9 had me convinced that it was time to finally leave Vista behind and move to Windows 7, ignoring the iron rule that you should never change a running (Windows) system. I got what I deserved: A failed Windows 7 upgrade that destroyed my Vista installation, a screwed up hard drive with new partitions and useless support from Microsoft. Having spent more than 40 hours to restore my PC, once again, I am ready to leave my wimpy self behind. It is time to switch to Linux. | http://www.conceivablytech.com/2910/off-guard/real-men-run-linux-and-not-windows/ | ||
1284990831 | technology | Time For a New Computer? With Linux Maybe You Don't Need It. | Instead of buying a new computer, breathe new life into your old computer. You'd be surprised how well it can work with GNU/Linux. | http://www.humans-enabled.com/2010/09/time-for-new-computer-heres-how-to.html | |
1285292567 | sports | Man Tries To Catch Cricket Ball, Falls On Face (Video) | A man in the stands at an international cricket match between England and Pakistan tries to catch the ball from an Afridi 6 and injures himself, leaving his face bloody, but his spirits intact. You Brits -- so irrepressible! | http://sports.break.com/man-tries-to-catch-cricket-ball-falls-on-face | |
1285316410 | technology | Video : See Whats the fastest browser by yourself! | To see what is the fastest browser, we decided to test the top 5 browsers, record the tests, and put it in a video which will clearly show you who's the king! | http://www.techhamlet.com/2010/09/fastest-web-browser-video/ | |
1285419384 | gaming | Best Civilization-based Linux Games For Free Download | Dropping Linux and shifting to other OS just for the reason that there is not a big pool of gaming options is not a smart idea. | http://sharethewarez.com/best-civilization-based-linux-games-for-free-download.html | |
1285445892 | technology | LXer Linux News: Fglrx Finally Works With Ubuntu 10.10 (Xorg 1.9, Kernel 2.6.35/36) [ATI] | Fglrx was updated yesterday in Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat and what's special about this is that it finally supports Xorg 1.9 and 2.6.35 kernel. Up until now, ATI users who've tried to install Fglrx or upgraded from Ubuntu 10.04 would get a blank screen. | http://www.webupd8.org/2010/09/fglrx-finally-works-with-ubuntu-1010.html | |
1285470738 | technology | LXer Linux News: New life for Mandriva | Mandriva Linux gets a new lease on life and a new name. Mandriva Linux has once again escaped a potential grave and will live on as Mageia. This is not the first time that Mandriva has undergone a resuscitation and name-change. | http://mybroadband.co.za/news/software/15385-New-life-for-Mandriva.html | |
1285480228 | science | Physicists Show Einstein’s Relativity Bending Time Over the Span of Just 1 Foot | 0.00000000000000004.
That’s the minuscule factor by which time speeds up if you’re elevated just one foot higher from the surface of the Earth, according to new study in Science that cleverly demonstrates Einstein’s general relativity on a human scale. Don’t rush to move into the basement to extend your life, though: That tiny speck of a difference would account for just about a billionth of a second over the span of the year. | http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2010/09/24/physicists-show-einsteins-relativity-bending-time-over-the-span-of-just-1-foot/ | |
1285595150 | technology | Obama wants unfettered access to your Internet activity | TG Daily | Despite outrage over George Bush's limited ability to wiretap into American phone calls, Obama wants to take it a step further and be able to monitor every single form of communication any American citizen uses. | http://www.tgdaily.com/business-and-law-brief/51731-obama-wants-unfettered-access-to-your-internet-activity | |
1285694136 | technology | Free from Oracle, ‘LibreOffice’ Is Good News for OpenOffice.org - PCWorld Business Center | The free OpenOffice productivity suite is now independent and safe in good hands under the new name LibreOffice. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/206434/free_from_oracle_libreoffice_is_good_news_for_openofficeorg.html | |
1285782839 | technology | Nokia Touchscreen Creates Texture Illusion | Imagine a smartphone with apps you can feel. Nokia is working on the prototype | http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19510-nokia-touchscreen-creates-texture-illusion.html | |
1285858371 | technology | Richard Stallman and the Free Software Movement | Richard Stallman is something of a legend in the global software community. In 1983 he created the free software movement, through which highly trained and often highly paid professionals give their time to producing software for the public good. | http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/45532 | |
1285862360 | technology | Tuxrace game now also for the Nokia N900 | The Nokia N900 accelerometer allows you to get the maximum speed avoiding the tress and rocks.The game is similar to bounce. It has great 3D graphics. | http://nokia-n900.com/tuxrace-for-the-nokia-n900/ | |
1285868744 | science | KDE and Science | The scientific mindset shares a lot with that of free software and so it is no surprise that there are plenty of scientists within our community, nor that KDE has some strong applications in the world of science. | http://dot.kde.org/2010/07/02/kde-and-science | |
1285888652 | technology | DRM In (and Out) of Schools | There are two major reasons why Kindles and iPads have no place in schools, both of which are related to DRM (Digital Restrictions Management). | http://www.defectivebydesign.org/drm-in-and-out-of-schools | |
1286054625 | technology | SimplyMEPIS Linux 8.5 Review | MEPIS is a Linux distribution that is designed to give new users a no frills experience when trying it for the first time. | http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/SimplyMEPIS-85-Review_5510.html | |
1286109370 | technology | More Evidence That Bill Gates’ Destructive Hijack of the Education System is About Control and Microsoft Indoctrination | Propaganda for Bill Gates is being used to turn children into captives of the Microsoft monopoly; other distasteful deeds of Gates are publicly discussed | http://techrights.org/2010/10/02/captives-microsoft-monopoly-by-gates/ | |
1286111074 | technology | Tom Albers: git.kde.org available. | Last week my fellow sysadmins have done the last bits regarding git.kde.org. Therefore we can now announce the general availability of git.kde.org. The last few days some projects have already moved from Gitorious to g.k.o. to test everything, and we are now confident that we can host more projects. It means that all projects currently hosted at Gitorious now have a month to move to git.kde.org. After this month the kde-developers group on Gitorious will be removed. If you dont want to move to git.kde.org, thats fine (well, not really of course), just remove the kde-developers group and add the people that you want to be able to commit to your project. git.kde.org is officially not yet open for moves from playground and extragear projects which are now in subversion, but if you ask us nicely, I dont think we mind. Just make sure you have a your git repository ready, we are not writing the conversion rules for you. If you want to move from Giorious to git.kde.org, the process is simple. File a sysadmin bugreport with the details. These should include the project on gitorious, the email address you want review requests to go to, and the username which will be the admin for the projects.kde.org entry. Also indicate when you want to move, we will try to honor that as much as possible If you want to see all the git repositories, you can go to gitweb. If you want to see the project interface, you can also go to projects.kde.org. I will write more about this site later this week. Summary: KDE now offers Git repository hosting next to the SVN repository. If you are maintaining a repository located at Gitorious, you should request sysadmin to move your repository to git.kde.org. If you maintain a subversion repository for a playground or extragear project and want to start using git, write the conversion rules and contact sysadmin so we can coordinate the conversion. Feel free to Flattr this post at www.omat.nl, if you like it. | http://www.omat.nl/2010/10/03/git-kde-org-available/ | |
1286114547 | technology | The New KDE Power Management System | Now with a completely modular design and new configuration user interface | http://drfav.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/the-new-kde-power-management-system-fresh-from-madrid/ | |
1286280813 | technology | Internet Evolution - Ron Miller - What Google Did Right with Android | Google's prescience in creating an open-source development platform for mobile apps cannot be understated. Just compare it to Microsoft | http://www.internetevolution.com/author.asp?section_id=1047&doc_id=197950 | |
1286312064 | technology | The Upside of Moving to IPv6 | ZDNet | I get it. No one wants to change their fundamental network infrastructure, but there are reasons for switching to IPv6 besides simple necessity. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/the-upside-of-moving-to-ipv6/211 | |
1286478964 | Technology | US anti-P2P law firms sue more in 2010 than RIAA ever did |
In the UK, the Information Commissioner is investigating data security at an anti-piracy law firm, the country's ISPs have started challenging the legitimacy of the entire detection process in court, and members of the House of Lords rage about "legal blackmail." But here in the US, the antipiracy lawyers are just getting warmed up. Indeed, we might reasonably see 2010 as the Year of the Settlement Letter.
Here's how it works: a law firm drums up business, signing on copyright holdersmostly movie producersas clients. The clients are charged nothing, instead getting a percentage of whatever revenue the law firm can collect by going after those sharing the film online.
Read the comments on this post | http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/10/us-anti-p2p-law-firms-sue-more-in-2010-than-riaa-ever-did.ars | |
1286552608 | technology | Firefox 4 beta review | Linux User | Firefox is catching up to Internet Explorer in terms of market share, having already passed it in features years ago, but Google Chrome is nipping at its heels. Can Firefox 4 restore its glory? | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/firefox-4-beta-review/ | |
1286557952 | technology | Microsoft More Likely to Split Than to Merge With Adobe | Techrights | A reality check amid rumours that Microsoft may be interested in Adobe's assets and more bad news about Vista Phone 7 | http://techrights.org/2010/10/08/adobe-rumors/ | |
1286803836 | technology | When Social Sites Have Anti-Social Policies | Social media governance by analytics alone stifles the organic nature of online communities | http://www.internetevolution.com/author.asp?section_id=990&doc_id=198212 | |
1286857932 | technology | Where, oh where, is the ECMA-compliant Mono source code? | Where, oh where, is the ECMA-compliant source code? | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/42394-where-oh-where-is-the-ecma-compliant-source-code | |
1286907835 | technology | Niko Sams (nsams): Marble: configurable routing profiles | Wow, long time since the last blog entry.This time it won't be about KDevelop - as I found another very interesting KDE project.I started contributing to OpenStreetMap like two years ago (only local area) and got a Garmin eTrex that can load OSM maps. I use it for bicycling.The thing that needs improvement is bicycle routing. I mean in general it works, but when using it in practice it matters a lot (a) what bike you use and (b) what kind of driver you are. So it's nonsense to have a single bicycle routing profile. I want:MTB offroadMTB shortest routeracing using the shortest route (traffic do | http://nikosams.blogspot.com/2010/10/marble-configurable-routing-profiles.html | |
1286964971 | technology | Aaron Seigo (aseigo): plasma in 18-24 months? | In my last blog entry, I mentioned QtComponents, QML and the new Qt scene graph and then vaguely alluded to profound implications for Plasma. I will not tease you, dear reader, for longer than necessary: this blog entry contains my current preliminary thinking on the what this could all mean for Plasma going forward.First, I'd like to note that none of this would be possible without the fantastic work going on at Nokia's Qt development offices. They are tackling hard and interesting problems with gusto and producing some very nice results in the process. QtComponents is being developed very mu | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2010/10/plasma-in-18-24-months.html | |
1286964971 | technology | Aaron Seigo (aseigo): activities as homonyms | I've been reading around the blogosphere about activities in both KDE Plasma and the upcoming GNOME Shell. There's an unfortunate thing at play here: Plasma and GNOME Shell use the word differently. Yes, it's the same spelling and pronunciation and, worst of all, they are used to describe something in the same area of the interface (the desktop shell), but they aren't used to describe the same thing.In GNOME Shell an "activity" is a virtual desktop, the same thing we've all come to know and love since X got support for them in 1989 based on work done earlier at Xerox PARC. Virtual desktops roc | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2010/10/activities-as-homonyms.html | |
1286982247 | technology | Android Tablets – a developer’s view | Linux User | Linux User & Developer talks to Tommy Forslund, producer at Swedish mobile developer Polarbit, to see if Android can do for Tablets what it's achieved in the Smartphone market… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/interviews/android-tablets-a-developers-view/ | |
1286987240 | technology | Save The Planet: Virtualize | Novell User Communities | If you could help save the planet and money at the same time, why wouldn't you do it? | http://www.novell.com/communities/node/12027/save-planet-virtualize | |
1287045796 | technology | Jos Poortvliet: marketing and talking points | Hi all!Next week - conference :DLooking forward to meeting many of you...But I blog about something else - I've spend a significant proportion of Monday on making screenshots... I saw an email on the GNOME marketing list mentioning how impressed they were by a slideshow (first link) used by the KDE team at the Utah Open Source Conference. This turned my mind back to an earlier discussion about screenshots. KDE.org has nice screenshots on pages like this one, GNOME does not. So while creating screenshots for an openSUSE slideshow I made a few with the stock GNOME artwork and send them their way | http://nowwhatthe.blogspot.com/2010/10/marketing-and-talking-points.html | |
1287051723 | technology | Bastian Holst (bholst): OpenCycleMap server changed - don't forget to update | As you probably know, you can download a lot of additional Marble maps with the Get hot new stuff framework. The reason for this entry is that OpenCycleMap is now using a different server for their map storage. For all users of the OpenCycleMap in Marble it means that they will have to update their map configuration if they want to see updated maps. Fortunately updating maps is pretty easy in Marble thanks to the Get hot new stuff framework. Just click on File->Download Maps... and look for OpenCycleMap. It should have a little button Update& | http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/4339 | |
1287073214 | technology | Stuart Jarvis: Fourteen Reasons to be KDE | In case youre sleeping under a rock today, KDE is celebrating its 14th birthday. I still see myself as a newbie round these parts, but I can already think of fourteen things Ive experienced that made me and make me part of KDE.
To be free to try To be free to fail To be given the support to succeed To be welcomed To be treated as an equal To learn from the best To be thanked To help people beyond KDE, working for the same goals To use old skills and gain new ones To meet your neighbours from the other side of the world To become a pragmatist To remain an idealist To get it done
| http://www.asinen.org/2010/10/fourteen-reasons-to-be-kde/ | |
1287083101 | technology | Five ways for IPv6 and IPv4 to peacefully co-exist | ZDNet | Ready or not, you’re going to need to use both IPv6 and IPv4 on your corporate intranet and to connect to the Internet for years to come. Here a | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/five-ways-for-ipv6-and-ipv4-to-peacefully-co-exist/244 | |
1287141493 | technology | Adriaan de Groot (adridg): Its Colorized | Alas, Frederiks master plan has not seen a whole lot of progress. I wanted to go down that path a little as well that has everything to do with sitting next to Lydia for a day of not-always-exciting meetings. She challenged me to make my desktop as horrifyingly pink as possible. That would be useful if I had to plug in my laptop to give a presentation: the color scheme would shock everyone awake. So, clear challenge. Now how do you make your desktop as pink as possible. KDE is terrifically configurable, but that doesnt mean its simple to configure it. Here are my n | http://blogs.fsfe.org/adridg/?p=1002 | |
1287153060 | technology | Marco Martin (notmart): A Declaraion of Plasma Love | The image on the left is a new (example) plasmoid that marks an important change... this is going to be a quite massive blog post, with pretty technical details about what I think is going to be a feature of an higly important strategic relevance on the road towards Plasma as a mature and powerful platform. The Plasma declarative bindings have landed into kdebase! This means it will be possible to use the new QML language part on Qt 4.7. As Aaron noted some days ago, QML in conjunction with now in heavy development technologies like QtComponents (and in the future Qt cene-graph) will play a k | http://www.notmart.org/index.php/Software/A_Declaraion_of_Plasma_Love | |
1287165158 | technology | Aracele Torres (araceletorres): KDE Forum Brazil Northeast Edition | Hi all! On 5 and 6 November there will be the KDE Forum Brazil Northeast Edition in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. The KDE Forum Brazil Northeast Edition is the latest achievement of the KDE Forum Brazil in the International Free Software Forum (FISL), but this time as a satellite event of the Northeast Meeting of Free Software. The aim is to present lectures on the topics currently being discussed in KDE and provide practical experiences in the form of mini-courses on the main technologies used in day-to-day contribution to the project. The importance of Nort | http://kdepi.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/kde-forum-brazil-northeast-edition/ | |
1287216372 | technology | Amarok Celebrates Success, Announces Roktober Fundraiser | In the last twelve months, we have made more than 4000 commits, closed over 4000 bugs, released 6 new versions of Amarok, written a Quick Start Guide to Amarok, attended over 10 conferences and had a big developer sprint in Switzerland. All of this, thanks to your donations! | http://dot.kde.org/2010/10/15/amarok-celebrates-success-announces-roktober-fundraiser | |
1287246508 | technology | Stuart Jarvis: Ive Started, So Ill Finish | This is a multi-part blog post on many rambling topics LabPlot website Last year, shortly after they had helped me with the interview, I contacted the LabPlot developers to see if they might be interested in a bit of help updating their website. It seemed like a nice, self contained and quick project that I could do and see a result, unlike some of the longer term things in kde-promo. LabPlot website So much for quick A lot of discussion, interruptions (mostly due to me being busy), choosing a CMS, finding that Sourceforges provided Wordpres install is very limite | http://www.asinen.org/2010/10/ive-started-so-ill-finish/ | |
1287248105 | technology | FSFE refutes BSA's false claims to European Commission | FSFE analyse the BSA's arguments and explain why their claims are false, and why Open Standards are key to interoperability and competition in the European software market. | bsa-letter-analysis.html.en | |
1287606338 | technology | Use KDE Activities to Create Different Desktops for Work and Personal Use | Short of fully creating a new profile, there is no easy way to create a completely different desktop experience using most desktop environments. If you use KDE, you can easily create one setup for work, and one setup for personal use. | http://lifehacker.com/5668873/use-kde-activities-to-create-different-desktops-for-work-and-personal-use | |
1287657804 | technology | Nokia ends talk of Symbian^4, adopts HTML5 in Qt framework | Things are turning upside down in Espoo today. Besides, earnings and reported job cuts of some 1,800 employees, Nokia also announced that it'll be streamlining its development strategy to unify environments for Symbian and MeeGo. Nokia's new approach calls for the adoption of Qt, and only Qt, as its application development framework from today onward. Here's what that means for N8 owners:
You can buy a Nokia smartphone confident that any improvements introduced later to the Symbian platform, such as the user interface, can be made available to download on your device as well. No need to wait | http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/nokia-refines-development-stategy-adopts-html5-in-qt-and-ends-s/ | |
1287671106 | technology | Sebastian Kgler (sebas): openSUSE conference 2010 | These October days, Im spending in Nrnberg in Southern Germany to attend the openSUSE conference. My role here is three-fold, first and foremost I am here as a representative of open-slx, my employer who sells products and services based on top of openSUSE. Then, Im a KDE ambassador. Finally, Im also getting more and more involved with the openSUSE team, getting to know many people and learning about challenges and opportunities this community faces. That last one is actually really interesting, as the openSUSE community is in the process of re-finding itself. There& | http://vizZzion.org/blog/2010/10/opensuse-conference-2010/ | |
1287674751 | World News | Elop Leads Nokia's Fight Back in Smartphone War, Wields Qt | New CEO trumpets a cross-platform framework that will attract developers and better Nokia's prospect | http://blogs.forbes.com/parmyolson/2010/10/21/elop-leads-nokias-fight-back-in-smartphone-war-wields-qt/ | |
1287689852 | technology | Nokia N900 - The best smartphone? | So, to sum it up, for a geek, there isn't a better phone currently than the N900. | http://amarok.kde.org/blog/archives/1193-Nokia-N900-The-best-smartphone.html | |
1287691342 | science | Thomas Fischer on KBibTeX, the KDE Reference Manager | While they are not busy doing (crazy) research, most scientists do a lot of technical writing: papers, presentations, posters, reports. Such writing is usually accompanied by large number of references; managing them by hand can be tedious and long. That is why scientists use bibliography managers. | http://dot.kde.org/2010/10/19/thomas-fischer-kbibtex-kde-reference-manager | |
1287691719 | Technology | Nokia boosts Qt commitment, changes Symbian strategy |
Nokia has announced some new plans to refine its mobile platform strategy. The company says that the current Symbian versioning scheme will be dropped in favor of a more rapid and incremental approach to development. The company also affirmed its commitment to the open source Qt development toolkit, which will become the "sole focus" of Nokia's application development efforts across both Symbian and the Linux-based MeeGo platform.
When the Symbian Foundation formulated its roadmap last year for transitioning from the classic S60 environment to the next generation of the platfo | http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2010/10/nokia-boosts-qt-commitment-changes-symbian-strategy.ars | |
1287693596 | technology | Stephen Elop talks Nokia, Qt and MeeGo | Nokia’s new CEO Stephen Elop addressed media and investors today for the first time since taking the reins at Nokia. | http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/10/21/stephen-elop-talks-nokia-qt-and-meego/ | |
1287737086 | technology | Exploring the KDE Plasma Netbook interface | KDE's Plasma workspace features two modes of interacting with the desktop – the classic Desktop interface and the Netbook interface. | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2010/10/22/exploring-the-kde-plasma-netbook-interface/ | |
1287751575 | technology | Using the KDE Netbook Desktop | ZDNet UK | In this last (for now) post about the KDE Netbook Desktop, I want to focus on what it is like to actually use it on a typical netbook. I will be using my Samsung N150 Plus, running PCLinuxOS 2010.7. This is a very typical netbook, with... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/using-the-kde-netbook-desktop-10020834/ | |
1287814092 | technology | I Move On (Sintel's Song) ::Official Music Video | Original music from the Open Movie "Sintel", produced by the Blender Foundation in 2010.Performed by Helena FixComposed and produced by Jan Morgens... | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeFwEnyMl8A&feature=youtu.be&a | |
1288097755 | technology | Rosegarden - An open source MIDI / audio multi-tracker | Rosegarden allows recording, arranging, and composing music. Multiple tracks can have effects added and then be mixed down for burning to CD or for distribution on the web. The built-in notation editor supports printed output via GNU LilyPond | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Rosegarden-An-open-source-MIDI-audio-multi-tracker-1108215.html | |
1288097971 | technology | Qt is going modular | This is a project that aims to modularize Qt at every level, so that the modules are hosted in different repositories, with a separate maintainer for each, and the modules may have different release schedules. | http://labs.qt.nokia.com/2010/10/26/qt-is-going-modular/ | |
1290176708 | technology | 4chan Censors Itself | The notorious message board 4chan's young founder has fashioned himself as a champion of extreme free speech on the Internet. But blatant censorship is occurring on 4chan right now, after its users attacked a target too close to home. | http://valleywag.gawker.com/5693962/4chan-founders-free-speech-hypocrisy | |
1290179864 | technology | Thoughts on Technology: Announcing Bodhi Linux | Bodhi is a minimalistic, Linux distro that uses the Enlightenment desktop. Bodhi comes as a 350~meg download. | http://jeffhoogland.blogspot.com/2010/11/announcing-bodhi-linux.html | |
1290181228 | science | Trained bacteria convert bio-wastes into plastic | Dutch researcher Jean-Paul Meijnen has 'trained' bacteria to convert all the main sugars in vegetable, fruit and garden waste efficiently into high-quality environmentally friendly products such as bioplastics. | http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-11-bacteria-bio-wastes-plastic.html | |
1293257442 | technology | How to Install and Use Dropbox in Kubuntu | We have gone through how you can upgrade your Dropbox to version 1.0 in Ubuntu, but that method wont work for Kubuntu (which is running KDE). The frontend for Ubuntu included with Dropbox currently has Gnome dependencies, namely Nautilus. If you are using Kubuntu or any other KDE-based distribution, you probably do not want Nautilus running, even in the background.Kfilebox (formerly Kdropbox) is an easy-to-use utility that automatically downloads the latest Dropbox daemon and integrates Dropox with your KDE system. Note: If you have previously installed Dropbox in Kubuntu, rename the . | http://maketecheasier.com/install-and-use-dropbox-in-kubuntu/2010/12/24 | |
1298327673 | world_news | The Pentagon Papers That Donald Rumsfeld Doesn't Want You to See | When Donald Rumsfeld released his memoir "Known and Unknown", he made a big deal out of putting thousands of documents from his archives online in a sop to transparency and accuracy. But he didn't put them all online. And we've found some of the papers that Rumsfeld would have preferred to toss down the memory hole. | http://gawker.com/#!5766225/the-pentagon-papers-that-donald-rumsfeld-doesnt-want-you-to-see | |
1302040741 | science | Was There a Natural Nuclear Blast on Mars? | About 180 million years ago, a natural nuclear blast may have wiped out every living organism and all vegetation on the planet Mars, sending a shockwave that turned the planet into dry sand. It might even explains why the planet looks red today. | http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/04/01/natural-nuclear-blast-mars/ | |
1302088812 | science | Ozone layer faces record 40 pct loss over Arctic | The protective ozone layer in the Arctic that keeps out the sun's most damaging rays — ultraviolet radiation — has thinned about 40 percent this winter, a record drop, the U.N. | http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110405/ap_on_sc/un_un_arctic_ozone_layer | |
1302173841 | science | Nanopillars Yield More Precise Molecular Photography | A Stanford research team uses glowing nanopillars to give biologists, neurologists and other researchers a deeper, more precise look into living cells. Hoping for better, smaller molecular imaging have for years been handcuffed by a physical limitation on how small an area they could focus on – an area known as the observation volume. The minimum observation volume has long been limited to the wavelength of visible light, about 400 nanometers. Individual molecules, even long proteins common in biology and medicine, are much smaller than 400 nanometers. | http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-04-nanopillars-yield-precise-molecular-photography.html | |
1302176958 | technology | IR heat sensor detects when you leave your chair & auto-locks PC | LockIfNotHot: program uses IR heat sensor to detect a drop in temperature when you leave your chair and then auto-locks your Windows workstation. Program written by Didier Stevens. | http://blog.didierstevens.com/2011/04/06/lockifnothot/ | |
1302182845 | technology | Google hits back at Android accusations | Google's Andy Rubin blogs that his Android project is as open as ever, despite accusations | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/8434239/Google-hits-back-at-Android-accusations.html | |
1302184592 | technology | What Do Don Draper and GitHub Have In Common? | Wwe need to put more weight on one's demonstrable capabilities than college degrees and "experience" in our resume, thanks to the emergence of Internet as a platform, we are entering a phase where these capabilities will be on full display for others to see. | http://gigaom.com/2011/04/07/what-do-don-draper-and-github-have-in-common/ | |
1302185627 | technology | 10 Essential Android Apps for the Everyday Web 2.0 User | The following 10 Android phone applications are practically essential for the modern Web user when connecting through their smartphone. | http://walyou.com/essential-android-apps/ | |
1302197386 | science | Is Nuclear Power Simply Too 'Brittle'? | An argument that nuclear power, as it now exists, lacks the resiliency required on a complex, crowding planet. | http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/is-nuclear-power-simply-too-brittle/ | |
1302209565 | technology | In Surprise Appeal, TJX Hacker Claims U.S. Authorized His Crimes | Albert Gonzalez, the hacker who masterminded the largest credit card heists in U.S. history, is asking a federal judge to throw out his earlier guilty pleas. Gonzalez asserts that the Secret Service authorized him to commit the crimes. | http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/04/gonzalez-plea-withdrawal/ | |
1302223429 | politics | Ludicrous and Cruel | Once you stop listening to all the swooning and read the numbers, the Republican budget proposal looks like more voodoo economics. | http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/08/opinion/08krugman.html | |
1302265987 | science | Tuberculosis strain reveals stealthy approach of epidemics | French Canadian voyageurs spread tuberculosis throughout the indigenous peoples of western Canada for over 150 years, yet, strangely enough, it wasn't until the fur traders ceased their forays that epidemics of tuberculosis broke out. Now Stanford researchers have puzzled out why. | http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/april/tuberculous-genetic-analysis-040711.html | |
1302267734 | technology | Google Backs German Solar Farm | Looks like Google's wind power investments last year aren't its last clean energy bets. On Thursday afternoon Google announced that it will invest €3.5 million ($ 5 million) into a solar photovoltaic farm in Brandenburg an der Havel, which is near Berlin in Germany. | http://gigaom.com/cleantech/google-backs-german-solar-farm/ | |
1302273080 | science | Space shuttle legacy: 30 years of historic feats | Over the 30 years of its history, the space shuttle has had an indelible impact on America. The United States' spaceship of choice for three decades helped build the largest space station in history, revolutionized science with the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, and inspired generations who dreamed of riding the shuttle into the sky. | http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42476607/ns/technology_and_science-space/ | |
1302280581 | technology | The Most Influential Software | These software applications and sites all changed the industry as we know it. | http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/262858/the-most-influential-technologies-round-2-software | |
1309676822 | technology | Exclusive Interview With Roy Schestowitz Of Boycott Novell, Techrights | Muktware | Roy Schestowitz drove the Boycott Novell online 'movement' during the Microsoft-Novell deal which many of us were certain would harm GNU/Linux in one way or another. Novell took its last breath as an independent company on On 27 April 2011 when Attachmate completed the controversial acquisition. | http://www.muktware.com/news/02/2011/1636 | |
1319657954 | The 15 Worst Movie Mistakes in History | It's always surprising how these mistakes and inconsistencies make it all the way into the final cut of these blockbuster movies. | http://www.blog.moviefone.com/photos/the-15-worst-movie-mistakes-in-history/?ncid=dynaldusmovi00000019 | ||
1319797857 | Dell, Canonical to sell Ubuntu PCs at retail locations in China | Canonical has announced a new program in collaboration with Dell to sell computers with the Ubuntu operating system at retail stores in China. | http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2011/10/dell-canonical-to-sell-ubuntu-pcs-at-retail-locations-in-china.ars | ||
1319780549 | technology | Android smartwatch smackdown! | Two startups are about to go “chrono y chrono” with competing Android gizmos that let their wearers keep tabs on incoming emails, texts, social network posts, and more, while leaving their smartphones discretely stowed in their pockets or purses. | http://deviceguru.com/android-smartwatch-smackdown/ | |
1319962990 | Motorola announces Q3 financial results: Smartphones selling like hotcakes, tablets... not so muchAndroidGuys | Motorola Mobility recently announced third-quarter 2011 financial results, posting net revenues of $3.3 billion, up 11 percent from third quarter 2010. Mobile device revenue came in at $2.4 billion, up 20 percent from Q3 of last year. Motorola smartphones have been flying off shelves, with 4.8 million smartphones shipped in Q3 of 2011, up 1 [...] Motorola announces Q3 financial results: Smartphones selling like hotcakes, tablets… not so much originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow us on Facebook and Twitter ! | http://www.androidguys.com/2011/10/28/motorola-announces-q3-financial-results-smartphones-selling-like-hotcakes-tablets-not-so-much/ | ||
1319794307 | technology | Linuxcon: 20 years of Linux at Intel | Intel celeberates Linux, "20 years of Linux since its creation" | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2120571/linux-intel | |
1319797814 | technology | 5 Alternatives to Unity in Ubuntu Oneiric | Ubuntu Oneiric comes with their homegrown desktop Unity. Some people love it, but a lot of us don't. Fortunately, as with all things Linux, there are many alternative options. For those of us who just can't find a way to unite with Unity, here are 5 great options that you might find you like better. | http://maketecheasier.com/5-alternatives-to-unity-in-ubuntu-oneiric/2011/10/27 | |
1319799339 | technology | Automated deployment of Ubuntu with Orchestra | Orchestra Makes GNU/Linux Easier to Deploy... | http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/817 | |
1319799632 | technology | Chakra GNU/Linux 2011.10.26 Has KDE SC 4.7.2 - Softpedia | Chakra GNU/Linux 2011.10.26 is Released | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chakra-GNU-Linux-2011-10-26-Released-230413.shtml | |
1319800529 | technology | White Paper: Secure Boot impact on Linux « Canonical Blog | Canonical, together with Red Hat, today publishes a white paper highlighting the implications of these requirements for users and manufacturers. The paper also provides recommendations on how to implement “Secure Boot”, to ensure that users remain in control of their PCs. | http://blog.canonical.com/2011/10/28/white-paper-secure-boot-impact-on-linux/ | |
1319800886 | technology | Linuxcon: BMW might use Linux in future cars | Leading car maker may use Linux to power main system | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2120603/linuxcon-bmw-linux-future-cars | |
1319815348 | technology | Apple Lost Respect | Techrights | How and why people lost respect for the company which turned from an underdog into an attack dog | http://techrights.org/2011/10/28/losing-respect/ | |
1319816489 | technology | Black Duck: Microsoft Windows Only No More | Techrights | The presence of Microsoft-friendly entities in the FLOSS (free/libre open source software) world stressed in the context of a new announcement | http://techrights.org/2011/10/28/black-duck-and-microsoft/ | |
1319818424 | technology | When Novell Staff Becomes Technology Writer | Techrights | Zonker responds to FUD from Forrester but spreads his own Red Hat FUD after departing from Novell | http://techrights.org/2011/10/28/zonker-on-red-hat/ | |
1319818704 | technology | Linux Foundation proposes to use UEFI to make PCs secure and free | ZDNet | The Linux Foundation and friends are working on using UEFI so that computers can be both more secure and give users freedom of operating system choice | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/linux-foundation-proposes-to-use-uefi-to-make-pcs-secure-and-free/9827 | |
1319819526 | technology | Mozilla Foundation Harder to Trust After Microsoft Endorsement | Techrights | Why the Firefox-Microsoft arrangement is bad news which can injure Mozilla as a whole | http://techrights.org/2011/10/28/firefox-and-bing/ | |
1319851929 | technology | Skype Goes After Reverse-Engineering | Bad bad bad. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAwNzI | |
1319870744 | technology | Red Hat promotes the community at Linuxcon | Wants to take on Microsoft and VMware | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2120975/red-hat-promotes-community-linuxcon | |
1319870981 | technology | The Linux Desktop: Rich with educational software | Linux for education is a great win, for all PC users. I have read about schools making the move to open source and Linux in the classroom, with countless success stories. I have been a GNU/Linux user for many years, and I admit that I have never really dug into the open source educational software that is available for the Linux desktop, until recently. I also read many articles written by Windows users about how Linux is dead on the desktop. Is it really? When I see articles that put down the Linux desktop, I am almost 100% assured that the author has not even tried to download a copy of GNU/Linux, installed some software and actually given it a test drive. For those that have actually used GNU/Linux enough to know what it is, you generally hear a completely different tone. Linux is definitely not taking over the market, but it is FAR from dead; there is a huge amount of software that comes with each and every GNU/Linux distribution that a lot of people are not even aware exists. To me, this makes the Linux desktop a very viable and economical solution for educational environments. It is also fine for business and personal use as well, but that is a harder nut to crack. As I have found for myself, it is definitely worth taking a look at what software is available; I guarantee you will be surprised. | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/the-open-source-revolution-10014902/the-linux-desktop-rich-with-educational-software-10024668/ | |
1319885731 | technology | Desktops - the final Linux frontier | Linux busy growing in market segments aside from desktops | http://www.socallinuxexpo.org/blog/desktops-final-linux-frontier | |
1319890918 | technology | Google TV 2.0 gains Honeycomb, Android Market | Google TV 2.0 gains Honeycomb Android Market News Linux for Devices: Google unveiled Google TV 2.0, which will roll out on Sony TVs and Logitech Revue boxes Oct. 30. | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Google-TV-2-rolls-out/?kc=rss | |
1319934611 | technology | Microsoft Skype Fights Benevolent API Hacking | Techrights | The Microsoft-owned Skype is cracking down on access to the application's network from 'non-approved' code | http://techrights.org/2011/10/29/microsoft-skype-api-war/ | |
1319934662 | technology | Attachmate/Novell/SUSE Do Not Complain About Microsoft Abuses | Techrights | UEFI draws complaints but not from Microsoft Linux and its patrons | http://techrights.org/2011/10/29/attachmate-novell-suse-uefi/ | |
1319934685 | technology | Apple’s Products Are Far From Perfect | Techrights | Quality-wise and freedom-wise Apple's products tend to suck (a lot of battery power) if not explode in people's faces | http://techrights.org/2011/10/29/apple-batteries/ | |
1319935418 | technology | SCOracle: Possibly Many Years in the Making, Linux Innocence Upheld | Techrights | The Oracle vs. Google (Android) case gets delayed to the point where it enters 2012 (case started in 2010), still failing to show copyright or patent infringement | http://techrights.org/2011/10/29/larry-ellison-in-thermonuclear-war/ | |
1319963823 | [Phoronix] 2011 Linux Graphics Survey Results | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=lgs_2011_results&num=1 | ||
1319962699 | technology | Exclusive: First Pictures of the DROID4 by Motorola - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog | Keyboard lovers, get ready – the DROID4 by Motorola is coming and according to our sources, has the best slideout they have “ever seen on a smartphone.” In this set of glamour shots we received, you can get a taste for what’s to come which means ultra-thin slider with DROID RAZR styling and wait for it….4G LTE. You asked for it and Moto appears to have made it. | http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/27/exclusive-first-pictures-of-the-droid4-by-motorola/ | |
1319964917 | technology | Why I (A/L)GPL | I use the GPL to keep you honest. You now have to tell your bosses you’re using my gear. And it will scare the piss out of them. Good. Because I have a solution to that too. | http://zedshaw.com/essays/why_i_gpl.html | |
1319967224 | technology | GNOME 3.3.1 Development Release [LWN.net] | This release is a snapshot of early development code. | http://lwn.net/Articles/464867/ | |
1319967633 | technology | Nokia Replaces Symbian With Linux | Nokia, while relying on Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) to compete with iPhone and Android-based mid-range and high-end smartphones, is developing a new Linux-based operating system to replace Symbian for the production of entry-level smartphones with a price tag ranging from US$100-150, according to Taiwan-based handset makers. | http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20111028PD207.html | |
1319969425 | technology | Review: Kubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" | "Bravo Kubuntu!" | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-kubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot.html | |
1319969666 | technology | Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot review - Damn good | Ubuntu GNU/Linux 11.10 "a very decent and polished product." | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-ocelot.html | |
1319969825 | technology | How to Convince Your Friends to Use Linux Without Being a Jerk | TechSource | GNU/Linux Advocacy Advice | http://www.junauza.com/2011/10/how-to-convince-your-friends-into-using.html | |
1319994628 | technology | Microsoft and SUSE Make OpenStack Proprietary | Techrights | SUSE Makes OpenStack less open by putting SUSE Manager in it | http://techrights.org/2011/10/30/openstack-suse-manager/ | |
1319996410 | technology | Nokia Can Oust — But Not Recover From — Microsoft Mole | Techrights | Amid confirmation that Nokia is indeed making Linux phones we learn about more Android FUD from Microsoft's 'CEO' of Nokia and hope that he exits quite soon (along with his Trojan horse, Windows Phone 7) | http://techrights.org/2011/10/30/ousting-elop/ | |
1320008738 | Ubuntu Linux heads to smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. | ZDNet | Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, plans to take on Android, iOS and Windows on the smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/ubuntu-linux-heads-to-smartphones-tablets-and-smart-tvs/9834 | ||
1320007097 | technology | Zareason Teo Pro Netbook and Verison 4G Hotpot on Debian Linux | Well, I am on another trip, sitting in an airport terminal wanting to use my time more effectively. That is why I recently made several purchases so that I can have access to my business wherever I am. | http://beginlinux.com/blog/2011/10/zareason-teo-pro-netbook/ | |
1320050184 | technology | Harming Society One Patent at a Time | Techrights | News about patent trolls and unquestioned glorification of patents | http://techrights.org/2011/10/31/walker-strikes-again/ | |
1320051774 | technology | Patents Roundup: Twitter and Amazon, Microsoft and Apple, USPTO and SCOTUS | Techrights | A collection of news about software patents and patents in general | http://techrights.org/2011/10/31/patents-roundup-twitter-and-amazon-microsoft-and-apple-uspto-and-scotus/ | |
1320053068 | technology | Shocker: Man With First Software Patent Defends Software Patents | Techrights | Martin Goetz speaks in favour of software patents again, but his arguments are full of holes | http://techrights.org/2011/10/31/martin-goetz-mistakes/ | |
1320065846 | technology | The Painless Way to Ditch Your Old Windows XP for a More Secure Linux | Windows XP just isn’t secure anymore! If the expense of the new Windows operating systems is too great, here’s an easy and painless way to get a completely free Linux, keep your old Windows XP installation, and start surfing securely. | http://www.howtogeek.com/96541/the-painless-way-to-ditch-your-old-windows-xp-for-a-more-secure-linux/ | |
1320070031 | technology | My life with a Linux Desktop in the Corporate World... | Briefs for all Executives | http://linuxinstall.net/cto-briefs/2011/10/30/my-life-with-a-linux-desktop-in-the-corporate-world.html | |
1320070270 | technology | Review: Kubuntu 11.10 | This was supposed to be a review of the new Ubuntu release (Oneiric Ocelot), however the only thing the new Ubuntu did not do to me was jump out kick me in | http://itechreport.com.au/2011/10/30/review-kubuntu-10-11/ | |
1320082357 | Can Ubuntu Linux win on smartphones and tablets? | ZDNet | Canonical wants Ubuntu Linux to compete with Android, iOS, and Windows on tablets and smartphones. Can it? | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/can-ubuntu-linux-win-on-smartphones-and-tablets/9843 | ||
1320137044 | technology | New $89 Open-source Hardware Runs Full Linux OS | An open-source hardware group on Monday announced a US$89 credit-card sized motherboard based on an ARM processor that could be used for robotics, gaming and... | http://www.pcworld.com/article/242863/new_89_opensource_hardware_runs_full_linux_os.html | |
1320137366 | technology | Mandriva Linux 2011.0 ~ Tech Guru | There's a lot to like about Mandriva 2011.0. The user interface has been tweaked and simplified, documentation and supporting services have continued to improve and clever ideas such as Timeline make it well worth experimenting with - at the very least by enthusiasts with virtual machines. | http://www.techquark.com/2011/10/mandriva-linux-20110.html | |
1320137518 | technology | Adventures in Linux: Trying New Things: Ubuntu 11.10 Made Me Do It. | For Windows 7 that same kind of PC is pretty slow, but for Linux it snaps right along. | https://communities.bmc.com/communities/blogs/linux/2011/10/31/trying-new-things-ubuntu-1110-made-me-do-it | |
1320145188 | technology | Linux From Scratch Version 7.0 released | The new edition of LFS uses kernel version 3.1, explains how to set up the /run directory and contains checksums of the source code archives | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-From-Scratch-Version-7-0-released-1368864.html | |
1320167880 | technology | The End of SUSE Flavours | Techrights | An OpenSUSE-derived distribution/spin is looking for other stewardship (if any found) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/01/opensuse-medical-crisis/ | |
1320167908 | technology | It is About Patent Wars and Attribution, Not Death | Techrights | A few more words about Apple, whose new phone is having technical issues and former CEO gets criticised for misplaced credit and patent aggression | http://techrights.org/2011/11/01/steve-jobs-copied-badly/ | |
1320167952 | technology | New Zealand’s Software Industry is Against Software Patents | Techrights | Government of New Zealand and other lawmakers need to be reminded of the will of their people, not a load of tripe from foreign occupiers and their lobbyists | http://techrights.org/2011/11/01/lobbyists-and-new-zealand/ | |
1320180459 | technology | Watch Out for Microsoft Spin and Daemonisations Over UEFI Misuses | Techrights | UEFI spin occupies part of the media as attempts are being made to describe GNU/Linux users -- not Microsoft -- as the offending party | http://techrights.org/2011/11/01/uefi-spin/ | |
1320180924 | technology | Latest Analysis of Patent Assault on Linux | Techrights | There is no going back for Linux/Android domination, but Apple and Microsoft try to collude against it now, with patents, patent trolls, and Larry Ellison (who calls Steve Jobs his best friend and idol) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/01/giants-collude-against-linux/ | |
1320188919 | technology | Manipulating Image Sequences and Making Animations | Scripts were produced to turn a sequence of images into an animation of small size that provides insight into variability of surfaces on which geodesic measures are taken. | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2011/11/01/making-animations/ | |
1320191919 | technology | Linux in Exile: Looking ahead to Fedora 16 | I happen to prefer Fedora as my Linux distro. While I usually install the "alpha" and "beta" releases on a USB flash drive, and test-drive it there, I haven't been able to do that with Fedora 16 yet. The installer for the test releases had a bug that prevented me from making the flash drive bootable. This has been fixed with an updated installer (which has been tweaked at least twice since) but too late for me to test it out here. | http://linuxinexile.blogspot.com/2011/10/looking-ahead-to-fedora-16.html | |
1320192154 | technology | Fedora considers moving all binaries to /usr/bin/ | All binaries could be moved from /bin/, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin/ to /usr/bin/. The aim is to make the traditional Unix file system structure simpler and more flexible | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Fedora-considers-moving-all-binaries-to-usr-bin-1369642.html | |
1320194440 | technology | OpenBSD 5.0 Release | De Raadt and folks make a release today | http://openbsd.org/50.html | |
1320224971 | technology | Portuguese government orders Open Sauce on older computers | The Portuguese Ministry of Education and Science (MEC) has told school boards across the country that it will not be shelling out huge amounts of dosh for Microsoft software this year. | http://news.techeye.net/software/spanish-government-orders-open-sauce-on-older-computers | |
1320230099 | technology | Tablets, Phones, Everything: Linux Everywhere? - Forbes | Technology people are often pictured as being quiet, shy or antisocial, but any suggestion that they are backward in coming forward should be dispelled by the peculiar traditions of the developer event. As the whoops and bellows ring out, it becomes clear that they have just been saving it up. Steve [...] | http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnyegriffiths/2011/10/31/tablets-phones-and-everything-you-know-canonical-announces-ubuntu-linux-expansion-plans/ | |
1320230954 | technology | In Conversation: Jim Zemlin of the Linux Foundation | The Linux Foundation's Executive Director Jim Zemlin sat down with The H's Editor-in-Chief at LinuxCon Europe to talk about the embedded initiative, the purpose of the Foundation, Linux desktop leadership and what applications he'd like to see on Linux | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/In-Conversation-Jim-Zemlin-of-the-Linux-Foundation-1369414.html | |
1320231220 | technology | HP TouchPad Returns to Best Buy | Best Buy is offering HP's tablet, which was discontinued in August, at prices starting at $150 for the 32GB version, provided you purchase a qualifying PC. | http://www.pcworld.com/article/242927/hp_touchpad_returns_to_best_buy.html | |
1320251630 | technology | HP launches ARM-based blade servers with Linux support | FLOGGER OF EXPENSIVE PRINTER INK HP has become the first major vendor to launch ARM-based servers. HP launched its Redstone server range using low-power processors from both Intel and ARM vendor Calxeda. | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2122028/hp-launches-arm-blade-servers-linux-support | |
1320255810 | technology | Is Internet Explorer Dying? | ZDNet | October’s Web browser numbers are in and Internet Explorer numbers are plummeting, while Google’s Chrome and Apple’s Safari continue | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/is-internet-explorer-dying/1595 | |
1320275326 | technology | New Flaws in Windows Kernel and the Borderline Impossibility of Post Mortems | Techrights | A couple of new posts/articles about Microsoft Windows and what they teach us about this platform's viability | http://techrights.org/2011/11/02/windows-viability/ | |
1320276074 | technology | Mono Bug Persists in Ubuntu GNU/Linux | Techrights | Microsoft is drilling a legal loophole into Ubuntu GNU/Linux and apathy still serves Microsoft's plan | http://techrights.org/2011/11/02/legal-loophole-ubuntu/ | |
1320276561 | technology | Exclusive Interview With Linus Torvalds At LinuxCon Europe 2011 | Muktware | I have met and interviewed almost all of the leaders of the free software and Linux world. I interviewed Linus Torvalds, the father of Linux in 2006 when Forbes published a story that Linux infringes upon Microsoft’s license. That was a long interview. Ever since 2006, I wanted to meet Linus in person. | http://www.muktware.com/news/2855 | |
1320279953 | technology | TechBytes Episode 65: End of the Season | Techrights | The last episode of season one of TechBytes and an eclectic catchup with news | http://techrights.org/2011/11/02/techbytes-episode-65/ | |
1320283841 | technology | In the Back Seat With Linux | Rearseat touchscreen computer runs Android 2.3 News Linux for Devices: VizuaLogic announced a rear seat entertainment (RSE) touchscreen computer that runs Android 2.3. Integrated into a car's front headrest, the | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/VizuaLogic-SmartLogic-Android-Rear-Seat-Entertainment-Package-/?kc=rss | |
1320308674 | technology | 5 Years Since MIcrosoft’s Patent Extortion Began | Techrights | The Microsoft-Novell deal turns 5 | http://techrights.org/2011/11/03/patent-extortion/ | |
1320309430 | technology | Linus Torvalds Thinks Microsoft Going To Court is a Sign That Its Business is Dying | Techrights | A new interview with the lead developer of Linux covers the issue of patents, bringing to the surface some important viewpoints | http://techrights.org/2011/11/03/torvalds-on-swpats/ | |
1320310693 | technology | President Obama Ignores the US Population’s Plea to Abolish Software Patents | Techrights | Inaction in the face of popular demand to abolish software patents, but it's not over yet | http://techrights.org/2011/11/03/swpats-inaction/ | |
1320341537 | technology | Deutsche Borse implements 10GB Juniper switches on Linux trade platforms | Deutsche Borse, the German stock exchange based in Frankfurt, has implemented 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches from... | http://www.cio.co.uk/news/3315573/deutsche-borse-implements-10gb-juniper-switches-on-linux-trade-platforms/ | |
1320353474 | technology | Microsoft updates Bing app for Android and iOS, not Windows Phone 7 | ZDNet | If Microsoft doesn’t invest in its own mobile operating system why should you? | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/microsoft-updates-bing-app-for-android-and-ios-not-windows-phone-7/1601 | |
1320354481 | technology | 'World's smallest' SDR radio runs Linux - News - Linux for Devices | 'World's smallest' SDR radio runs Linux News Linux for Devices: Epiq Solutions announced what it claims is the world's smallest commercially available software defined radio (SDR). The 4.6 x 2.2 x 0.9-inch, four-ounce Matchstiq incorporates a broadband (28MHz) RF transceiver supporting 300MHz to 3.8GHz frequencies, an onboard GPS receiver, and an... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Epiq-Matchstiq/?kc=rss | |
1320355667 | technology | Kid-friendly Android tablet features drop-resistant cover - News - Linux for Devices | Kidfriendly Android tablet features dropresistant cover News Linux for Devices: Karuma announced a seven-inch Android 2.3 tablet designed for kids. The PlayBase is equipped with a 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, 8GB of storage, and an 800 x 600-pixel capacitive screen protected by a shock-absorbent silicone cover that can be... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Karuma-PlayBase/?kc=rss | |
1320500931 | [Phoronix] GNOME Shell Now Works With Software Rendering! | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAxMTI | ||
1320396705 | technology | Pirate Party of Australia Lashes Out at Software Patents | Techrights | The Pirate Party of Australia uses its influence to keep software patents out of Australia (although Australia is already not too resistant to software patenting) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/pirate-party-vs-swpats/ | |
1320398410 | technology | Microsoft Wants to Dance With Samba | Techrights | How and why Microsoft is 'embracing' Samba | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/dancing-with-samba/ | |
1320398718 | technology | Canonical/Ubuntu Considers Dumping Mono From Ubuntu LTS | Techrights | The long term support release of Ubuntu (next release) may come with almost no Mono applications (or none) and there is discussion about getting rid of Mono altogether | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/uds-on-banshee/ | |
1320399892 | technology | ‘Owning’ Language | Techrights | Words you cannot use when Apple's police is out hunting | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/owning-language/ | |
1320419473 | technology | More CentOS pimpage | Second guide explaining how to install additional popular software in CentOS, including application docks, Nvidia graphics drivers, VMware Player, VirtualBox, NTFS filesystem support, games like Urban Terror and openTTD, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/centos-pimpage.html | |
1320432496 | technology | Six Good Reasons to Try Fedora 16 | Just declared 'gold,' the latest release of this business-focused Linux distribution will make its official debut on Tuesday. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/243189/six_good_reasons_to_try_fedora_16.html | |
1320441026 | technology | Novell Trial Teaches Us Why Microsoft’s UEFI Plans Are Quite Likely Malicious | Techrights | Groklaw brings out another old example where Microsoft used the boot sequence anti-competitively | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/groklaw-on-uefi/ | |
1320441747 | technology | The Community’s Special Chance to Help Microsoft Linux | Techrights | With OpenSUSE's latest imminent release comes another call for GNU/Linux users to help (for free) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/opensuse-marketing/ | |
1320442392 | technology | Breaking: Ubuntu is Dumping Mono, Mono Applications | Techrights | Microsoft dependency is being removed from Ubuntu GNU/Linux, based on UDS | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/uds-on-mono/ | |
1320443325 | technology | Even the UN Calls Out Bill Gates’ BS | Techrights | The toilet fetish which takes precedence at Gates' lobbying arm is coming under fire | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/stuck-in-the-toilet/ | |
1320443833 | technology | Gates Foundation Still Strives for Power Over Teachers | Techrights | The obligatory indoctrination system is being hijacked by plutocrats, most notably Bill Gates | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/indoctrination-inc/ | |
1320445721 | technology | Bill Gates Tells World Health Organization (WHO) What to Do, Still Pushing for Spendings on His Patents | Techrights | Bits of news and noteworthy pieces about what Bill Gates is doing after cheating his way into software monopolies | http://techrights.org/2011/11/04/who-is-gates/ | |
1320450437 | technology | Linux Mint 12 to Blend GNOMEs 2 & 3 | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/linux-mint-12-to-blend-gnomes-2-3 | |
1320450558 | technology | Kernel Log: more details on the kernel.org hack | The recent Kernel Summit, LinuxCon Europe and Realtime Workshop events revealed lots of interesting developments from the kernel scene, including a few details of the hack at kernel.org. AMD has released new graphics drivers and there's a patch to fix serious problems in the RAID 10 code in Linux 3.1 | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-more-details-on-the-kernel-org-hack-1371641.html | |
1320451719 | technology | Commodore C64 Runs Linux Mint | Commodore C64 gets Core i7 engine transplant News Linux for Devices: A 21st century revamp of the classic Commodore 64 computer is now offered with Linux Mint 11 running on a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and 2TB of hard disk storage. Equipped with a classically styled case and | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Commodore-C64x-Extreme-edition/?kc=rss | |
1320451867 | technology | Windows Depending on Linux | Android devices act as touchscreens for Windows PCs News Linux for Devices: Celio Corporation announced | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Celio-ScreenSlider-and-Directus-Prodigy-One-Pro/?kc=rss | |
1320452057 | technology | Fedora 16 declared gold | Following five release candidates, the Fedora Project has announced that version 16 of its popular Linux distribution has been declared gold ahead of its official release on 8 November | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Fedora-16-declared-gold-1371597.html | |
1320501044 | technology | OpenOffice4Kids (OOo4Kids) - What has changed? | Review of OpenOffice4Kids (OOo4Kids), a free, cross-platform office suite based on OpenOffice and intended for younger audience | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/oo-kids-new.html | |
1320502259 | technology | Android/Linux Smart Phones Blow Past the Competition at Robert Pogson | That’s what we should be seeing in the market for PCs generally but competition is stifled by lock-in of OEMs, retailers and businesses. It’s about time that changed. In Q2, the world shipped 91 million notebook/desktop PCs. Change will come but it’s too slow for me. While FLOSS is taking over the mobile space, it will penetrate the monopoly more slowly, one purchase or installation at a time. In Q2 50 million PCs shipped with “7″. | http://mrpogson.com/2011/11/04/androidlinux-smart-phones-blow-past-the-competition/ | |
1320502627 | technology | Stop the Internet Blacklist Legislation | Join us, EFF, Demand Progress, and Fight for The Future in opposing the latest round of Internet Blacklist legislation. | http://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/stop-the-internet-blacklist-legislation | |
1320504305 | technology | Success Against Mono | Techrights | Big news about Mono now reaffirmed | http://techrights.org/2011/11/05/mono-removed/ | |
1320504727 | technology | GParted Live CD 0.10.0-3 Can Detect exFAT - Softpedia | Version 0.10.0-3 of GParted Live, a small bootable Linux distribution that contains the GParted utility, has been released. GParted, which stands for Gnome PARTition EDitor, is a partition editor application that can be used to create, organise and delete disk partitions via a graphical user interface (GUI). Supported file systems include Btrfs, ext2, ext3, ext4, FAT16 and FAT32, HFS and HFS+, NTFS and others. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/GParted-Live-CD-0-10-0-3-Can-Detect-exFAT-232414.shtml | |
1320504942 | technology | The end of (Apache) Harmony | The Apache Harmony open source clean room implementation is heading to the Apache Software Foundation's Attic as the project's committee votes to put the codebase into storage. | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/The-end-of-Apache-Harmony-1371819.html | |
1320512997 | technology | Project Proposal: JFX | Project Proposal... | http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/discuss/2011-October/002096.html | |
1320524279 | technology | Debian Beckons Ubuntu Refugees to Come Home | Unhappy Ubuntu users are looking for an alternative to Unity. Debian is calling you home. | http://technorati.com/technology/article/debian-beckons-ubuntu-refugees-to-come/ | |
1320569452 | technology | Wine 1.3.32 Has Been Released | What’s New | Download | LinuxNov | Weekly Development version Wine 1.3.32 has been released. latest version brings BiDi text support, improvements to the postscript driver and various bug fixes. | http://www.linuxnov.com/wine-1-3-32-has-been-released-whats-new-download/ | |
1320569639 | technology | Linux Mint 12 Will Come With Gnome 3 And MGSE | LinuxNov | Extraordinary changes will be included to the upcoming release Lisa the code name of Linux Mint 12. Clement Lefebvre Linux Mint project leader just revealed | http://www.linuxnov.com/linux-mint-12-will-come-with-gnome-3-and-mgse/ | |
1320571337 | technology | GNOME and the Semantic Desktop | The Unity interface’s ‘Files and Folders’ option relies on Zeitgeist—(zeit in German is time, and geist is ghost). My first experience of using Unity was very disturbing—it found nothing! Zeitgeist keeps track of various activities on files—provided the application you are using informs it. ‘Files and Folders’ searches for files within your activities. Obviously, there are no activities after a fresh install, and so nothing is shown as ‘found’—even though the home directory may be full of files from the previous version of Ubuntu. Its utility increases over time.
In the GNOME environment, you will need to install gnome-activity-journal, which will also install Zeitgeist. After installation, you will find ‘Activity Journal’ in the Accessories menu on Fedora 15. The application aborts at start-up. Fedora’s Bugzilla had numerous entries for this problem—most likely via abrt—but no solution. You need to comment a few lines of code that cause the crash; this is to ensure that you have a recent version of Zeitgeist! | http://www.linuxforu.com/reviews/gnome-and-the-semantic-desktop/ | |
1320571517 | technology | Canonical Hiring Chromium Browser Engineers « Ubuntu Forecast | According to the posting this position is responsible for both developing WebKit and Chromium features. | http://www.ubuntuforecast.com/2011/11/04/canonical-hiring-chromium-browser-engineers/ | |
1320571616 | technology | Why Ubuntu Should Just Focus on the Desktop Market | TechSource | Recently, at UDS, it was announced that Ubuntu would soon be coming to tablets, and smartphones, and other devices. Come 2014, Ubuntu, the most mainstream Linux distribution around, will be battling major players like Android, iOS, and Windows for the mobile OS market share.
As exciting as it may sound to any Linux fan, it seems that this is simply one of the worst decisions Canonical has taken recently. Even though Ubuntu is struggling to cross the 1% desktop market share, Canonical is running around in multiple directions when they should focus on their core product, that is the desktop. | http://www.junauza.com/2011/11/why-ubuntu-should-just-focus-on-desktop.html | |
1320656298 | technology | PlateSpin Looks Dead | Techrights | The clock is ticking on users of PlateSpin, which Novell acquired only to put to waste | http://techrights.org/2011/11/07/platespin-waste/ | |
1320656317 | technology | Attachmate Actually Has a Product, Buries Some of Novell’s | Techrights | Reflection Suite reflects on Attachmate commitment only to itself | http://techrights.org/2011/11/07/reflection-suite/ | |
1320656335 | technology | Novell Gives up on Partner Satisfaction | Techrights | More sighs that Attachmate's stewardship of Novell products is poor | http://techrights.org/2011/11/07/attachmate-stewardship/ | |
1320656412 | technology | SUSE Gets Lost in the ‘Cloud’ | Techrights | Some bits and pieces about SUSE, which is Microsoft's approved and recommended distribution of GNU/Linux (complete with Microsoft tax) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/07/suse-analyses/ | |
1320656443 | technology | Microsoft’s New Patent Deal, Apple Lawsuits, Lodsys, US Backlash Against Software Patents, and More | A collection of news of interest about patents, especially software patents | http://techrights.org/2011/11/07/swpats-and-more/ | |
1320713598 | Linux Mint Reveals The Top Secret Project, To Overtake Ubuntu Soon | Muktware | Linux Mint had been extremely silent lately Clem did not respond to my emails and I thought he was busy packing the next version of Linux Mint, which turned out to be true, but there is more than that.We just learned that Linux Mint is doing something which was expected from a project like this, yet we never thought of it - a way to embrace newer t | http://www.muktware.com/news/2890 | ||
1320746839 | [Phoronix] GCC 4.6, LLVM/Clang 3.0, AMD Open64 Compiler Benchmarks | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=llvm3_gcc_open64&num=1 | ||
1320741473 | technology | AgiliaLinux 8 GNOME review | AgiliaLinux is a fork of MOPSLinux, a defunct Linux distribution that was based on Slackware. Now, AgiliaLinux is an independent, multi-purpose distribution with development roots in the Russia Federation (MOPSLinux was also a Russian distribution). AgiliaLinux 8, the latest release, was made available for public download on October 3 2011. With this release, AgiliaLinux’s development [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/11/07/agilialinux-8-gnome-review/ | |
1320741882 | technology | CrunchBang 10 Statler review - Crunch, bang | Review of CrunchBang 10 Statler, a Debian-based distribution with OpenBox desktop environment, including live session and installation, Wireless, Samba sharing, look and feel, system configurations, applications, multimedia, problems, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/crunchbang-statler.html | |
1320742456 | technology | 10 Linux Distros Every IT Manager Should Know | The ability to customize Linux to run on various types of hardware and to suit specific user needs means there are more flavors of Linux-based operating systems available than Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. While administrators generally stick with the well-known ones, such as Canonical's Ubuntu, Attachmate's Novell SUSE and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for their servers and desktops, they... | http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/10-Linux-Distros-Every-IT-Manager-Should-Know-574208/ | |
1320751958 | technology | 10 years of Eclipse: Consolidating the Java IDE market | In November 2001, IBM released the Eclipse open source development environment - and provided the defining Java development influence of the past ten years | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/10-years-of-Eclipse-Consolidating-the-Java-IDE-market-1374534.html | |
1320837931 | [Phoronix] KDE Plasma 4.8 Boosts Speed, Power Management | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAxMzA | ||
1320824094 | technology | Rough and tough Honeycomb tablet offers extra security | Rough and tough Honeycomb tablet offers extra security News Linux for Devices: Panasonic unveiled a rugged, 10.1-inch Android 3.2 tablet for the enterprise market with extended temperature, drop, and ingress resistance. The Toughpad FZ-A1 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2GHz Marvell processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a full range of wireless... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Panasonic-Toughpad-FZA1/?kc=rss | |
1320829387 | technology | ArchBang Brings Arch Linux’s Greatest Features To Your PC Without The Stress | If you're in love with Arch Linux but are tired of the painstaking installation process, ArchBang is the perfect distribution for you. It has everythi... | http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/11/archbang-brings-arch-linuxs-greatest-features-to-your-pc-without-the-stress/ | |
1320831051 | technology | Fedora 16 Screenshot Tour - Softpedia | Fedora 16 Screenshot Tour | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fedora-16-Screenshot-Tour-233122.shtml | |
1320853989 | technology | more plasma workspaces 4.8 news | Compositing window management in 4.8 can be built with support for OpenGL ES. This means hardware acceleration using a more modern revision of OpenGL and one that is supported on mobile devices.
During development of this feature, Martin Gräßlin did a lot of clean up to the existing code bringing performance enhancements to how effects are handled and windows are painted. The blur implementation also received a significant improvement to its performance thanks to improved caching written by Philipp Knechtges; this provides quite noticeable results on many systems. In all, many fewer cycles are spent rendering and displaying the beauty that is the Plasma Desktop. | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2011/11/more-plasma-workspaces-48-news.html | |
1320854485 | technology | Exclusive Documentary, Interview Of Linus Torvalds Released | | We met Linus Torvalds at LinuxCon Europe 2011 and did a long interview. We covered sevaral topics including his stand on Secure Boot, Patents and Copyrights. What he thinks of Apple without Steve Jobs and how influencial Steve Jobs was in Apple. He also talks about his differences with FSF and GNU GPL v3. | http://www.muktware.com/news/2906 | |
1320856708 | technology | Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime debuts | The Eee Pad Transformer Prime has been officially announced alongside Nvidia's Tegra 3 processor. The new 10.1-inch convertible tablet is the first hardware to feature Nvidia's new quad-core chip and, ike the original Transformer, there is also a keyboard dock. | http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-debuts-1039634 | |
1320858865 | technology | Seven-inch, Android 2.3 tablet is just $149 | Seveninch Android 2.3 tablet is just $149 News Linux for Devices: Idolian.com announced a seven-inch Android 2.3 tablet for a temporarily discounted price of $149. The MiniTurbo T8 is equipped with a seven-inch, 800 x 480 capacitive display, a 1.2GHz Telechips processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, an HDMI port, and... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Idolian-MiniTurbo-T8/?kc=rss | |
1320968038 | Kubuntu 11.10 | Desktop Linux Reviews | A full review of Kubuntu 11.10, including a gallery of images. | http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2011/10/03/kubuntu-11-10/ | ||
1320944656 | technology | Pogson: Has EDGI Been at Work? (Again) | Techrights | Reasonable suspicion that Microsoft paid to remove Freedom software from Dutch schools | http://techrights.org/2011/11/10/dutch-schools-silverlight/ | |
1320946957 | technology | Removing Microsoft Mono From Debian | Techrights | Advice for Debian following extensive coverage about Ubuntu dropping Mono from its GNU/Linux CDs | http://techrights.org/2011/11/10/debian-mono/ | |
1320947301 | technology | Patent Law Corrupted by Billionaires and Their Lobbyists | Techrights | To the 1%, patent justice is just us | http://techrights.org/2011/11/10/billionaires-and-swpats/ | |
1320948868 | technology | Apple’s Latest Attacks and Problems Clearly Show That Apple is Losing | Techrights | Latest news about Apple's embargo wars on Linux/Android and some of the causes for Apple's panic | http://techrights.org/2011/11/10/apple-jumps-the-shark/ | |
1320951253 | technology | As Microsoft Extortion Continues, Submission Filed to the Department of Justice for Patent Abuse | Techrights | The abusive monopolist and patent racketeer from Redmond (plus its proxies, e.g. IV and MOSAID) may come under federal scrutiny at long last | http://techrights.org/2011/11/10/barnes-and-noble-vs-msft/ | |
1320957659 | business | Vodafone Ubuntu Webbook | Vodafone Ubuntu Webbook | http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/vodafone-ubuntu-webbook/ | |
1320966166 | technology | Fedora 16 GNOME: New and Stable - Linux notes from DarkDuck | What is my general opinion of Fedora 16 GNOME3? I'd say it is as good as GNOME3 system can be. It is stable, solid and has good reputation. If you like interface of "new wave" desktop environments (GNOME3, Unity), then you should be able to use Fedora without many issues. I am not big fan of this "new wave". I prefer KDE. What does it mean for you? That review of Fedora 16 KDE is not far away! Stay tuned! | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/11/fedora-16-gnome3.html | |
1320966502 | technology | Celebrating 7 years of Firefox with the newest (and cutest) Mozillians! | News, notes and ramblings from the Mozilla project | http://blog.mozilla.com/blog/2011/11/09/celebrating-7-years-of-firefox-with-the-newest-and-cutest-mozillians/ | |
1320968355 | technology | Mandriva Linux Chronicles: The New Laptop Experiment: The first 15 days | In this post, I talked about my experience with a new HP laptop computer that I bought. I also tried the latest releases of some other Linux distros, such as Pinguy (did not enable Wi-fi), Ubuntu (crashed at logout), and Chakra (also failed at enabling Wi-fi), I finally decided to keep these three: | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-laptop-experiment-first-15-days_09.html | |
1321092325 | Sabayon Linux 7 LXDE, E17 and Awesome Released - Softpedia | Sabayon Linux 7 LXDE, E17 and Awesome Released | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sabayon-Linux-7-LXDE-E17-and-Awesome-Released-233528.shtml | ||
1321030826 | technology | Techrights and Boycott Novell Turn 5, Boycott of SUSE Persists | Techrights | A 5-year anniversary for this Web site is marked | http://techrights.org/2011/11/11/turning-5/ | |
1321034412 | technology | Patent Lawyers Compare Patent Monopolies to Children | Techrights | A glance at the sordid mess created by patents, companies' real attitude towards patents, and propaganda from patent lawyers who monetise this mess, where legal instruments subvert real competition | http://techrights.org/2011/11/11/think-about-the-patents/ | |
1321034472 | technology | Nothing Truly Unique in OpenSUSE 12.1 Compared to Fedora 16 and Ubuntu 11.10 | Techrights | Advice regarding the new release of OpenSUSE | http://techrights.org/2011/11/11/opensuse-advice/ | |
1321034489 | technology | The Acacia Tax on Life | Techrights | How a patent troll helps reinforce the claims that software patents have a mortal cost, too | http://techrights.org/2011/11/11/mortal-cost-of-swpats/ | |
1321036273 | technology | Microsoft Lobbyists Help Microsoft Dodge Charges of Patent Extortion | Microsoft Florian and other spinners whom Microsoft paid are performing a reality distortion exercise that they try to push into the press as independent, in their usual deceitful ways | http://techrights.org/2011/11/11/msft-puppets-try-to-escape-charges/ | |
1321039305 | technology | The Tony Smith Blog!: All change in the Linux world. | With the release of Ubuntu 11.10, we have Canonical's Unity desktop offered to us. Many Linux users are up in arms, some love the new look, and others have moved away from Ubuntu to pastures new, not happy at all with the direction the desktop is going. On the face of it, Unity on 11.10 is an improvement over 11.04 but for me, indifference and disappointment has relegated the live CD to the pile of 'Works, but not for me', of which there are a growing number. Kubuntu 11.04 on the other hand, is very polished, smooth and is working well on my i5 4Gb desktop, with only a few minor worries creeping in since I installed it on the day of release back in October. | http://tony-at-home.blogspot.com/2011/11/all-change-in-linux-world.html | |
1321092204 | technology | Turncoat EU Parliament Gives Up on Defending Free Wireless Communications | In discussions on the future of wireless communications policies, the EU Parliament is giving in to Member States by accepting a watered-down version1 of the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme. Last Spring, the Parliament had made very constructive proposals in favour of open spectrum policies, calling2 for citizen-controlled wireless communications. Sadly, the first major effort to harmonise spectrum policy in Europe is being held back by EU governments' conservatism and the Parliament's surrender. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/turncoat-eu-parliament-gives-up-on-defending-free-wireless-communications | |
1321093611 | technology | World Of Linux: The Chakra Project - A Linux Distribution | The Chakra project linux distribution is originally forked from Arch linux. And The Chakra linux is based on K-I-S-S [keep it simple, stupid!] principle. This comes with the KDE desktop environment with better PLASMA desktop. It also available for 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. | http://linux4everybody.blogspot.com/2011/09/chakra-project-linux-distribution.html | |
1321105448 | technology | Boycott SUSE (and ‘Open’ SUSE) for Colluding in Microsoft’s Extortion of GNU/Linux | Reminder of why SUSE needs to be shunned, even if it comes with the Open marketing label | http://techrights.org/2011/11/12/why-suse-needs-to-be-shunned/ | |
1321108599 | technology | “Patent Judges Want the Last Word Over Patent Law in Europe” | Techrights | Lawyers hijack people's laws (for their own financial benefit) and the FFII issues an announcement of sorts | http://techrights.org/2011/11/12/patent-judges-want-the-last-word-over-patent-law-in-europe/ | |
1321110065 | technology | Former Microsoft Staff Makes Hadoop/Cloudera Financially Dependent | The influence of money does its thing again, this time potentially affecting another GNU/Linux distribution | http://techrights.org/2011/11/12/cloudera-and-microsoft/ | |
1321113034 | technology | US Citizens: Contact Your Representatives, Seeking Prosecution of Microsoft Executives | Kind request for the RICO Act to be upheld and enforced now that federal agents are under active pressure from Barnes and Noble, Google, and others | http://techrights.org/2011/11/12/us-action-against-msft-crimes/ | |
1321177532 | Chakra Edn 2011.11 review | Chakra Edn 2011.11 is the second maintenance release of the relatively new desktop Linux distribution with some ties to Arch Linux. The first review of Chakra on this website was of Chakra Aida 2011.04. With this release, there is a DVD and a CD installation image. The CD image contains very few applications, while the [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/11/11/chakra-edn-2011-11-review/ | ||
1321177829 | technology | [Interview] Jared Smith - Fedora Project Leader | Digit is India's Top Technology Guide, News and Reviews Website with Information, Reviews, News, Prices and Updates on Laptops, PCs, Digital Cameras, Anti Virus, Mobile Phones, TVs, Internet, Software, MP3 Players online in India | http://devworks.thinkdigit.com/Features/Interview-Jared-Smith--Fedora-Project-Leader_7926.html | |
1321178381 | technology | PCLinuxOS review | Introduction PCLinuxOS has been around since 2003. It started off as a set of RPM packages to improve Mandrake (now Mandriva) Linux. Eventually it grew and | http://www.linuxdistroreview.com/pclinuxos-review | |
1321199730 | technology | Steve Ballmer and His Wife Connie Join Gates and Co. in Their Crusade Against Public Education | Techrights | News suggests that more people from Microsoft (not just Raikes and Gates) are occupying the obligatory system which shapes the next generation at taxpayers' expense | http://techrights.org/2011/11/13/taxpayers-expense-indoctrination/ | |
1321200404 | business | BBC Takes More Money From Bill Gates, Then Advertises for His Agenda | Techrights | The establishment which was supposed to be taxpayers-funded (to serve taxpayers of course) is broadcasting propaganda funded by one of the world's most infamous abusive monopolists and shady lobbyists | http://techrights.org/2011/11/13/lobbying-on-the-bbc/ | |
1321201153 | technology | Bribing Governments and People to Become Microsoft Customers | Techrights | Negative pricing and retaliatory offerings from a convicted monopolist with antitrust violations -- is that the 'new' Microsoft? | http://techrights.org/2011/11/13/negative-pricing-and-retaliatory-offerings/ | |
1321201756 | technology | Competition Crimes of Microsoft Moles | Techrights | Why the modus operandi of Microsoft (against Linux) is mostly overlooked because of proxies that it uses to distance itself from attacks | http://techrights.org/2011/11/13/mafia-tactics-with-nokia/ | |
1321249514 | technology | 2 cool reasons to use the K Desktop Environment | You can always find a reason or two to like or not like something, and frequently, the reason you like one thing is exactly why the next guy does not. I used to be a fan of the K Desktop Environment (KDE). I said “used to” because I could not make the transition from KDE [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/11/13/2-cool-reasons-to-use-the-k-desktop-environment/ | |
1321274458 | technology | How to learn Linux quickly and easily ~ technology news 2011 | A quick question with a long answer. Actually there is nothing difficult in Linux if you already understand the basics of operating a computer OS. If you are used to working with Windows, | http://technotrens.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-learn-linux-quickly-and-easily.html | |
1321286964 | technology | Swedish activist receives Nordic Free Software Award 2011 | Erik Josefsson is the winner of the Nordic Free Software Award 2011. With the award, the Swedish Foundation for Free Culture and Free Software (FFKP) honours Josefsson for his achievements as a campaigner for freedom in the information society. We are proud to honor Erik for the tremendously important work he has done over the past ten years”, says FFKP Executive Director Jonas Öberg. “Erik has an exceptional ability to understand and explain the link between policy and technology. We are hugely grateful for his work. He is an inspiration to all of us.” | http://fsfe.org/news/2011/news-20111114-01.en.html | |
1321287406 | technology | Novell People Still Incite Against Techrights Rather Than Focus on Their Products | A look at the inactivity at Novell and a quick mention (without examples) of smears from SUSE/Novell/Attachmate | http://techrights.org/2011/11/14/inactivity-at-novell/ | |
1321287892 | technology | Interview with Linus Torvalds (LinuxCon Europe 2011) | Linus Torvalds in an exclusive interview with Muktware editor Swapnil Bhartiya. The transcript of the interview is available on Muktware.com. This interview was turned into a mini documentary to attract those who don't know much about Linux. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcixOQ_ooys | |
1321288076 | technology | Former Microsoft Managers Still Monetise Fear of GPL | Techrights | A quick status update about FUD firms that piggyback FOSS concerns to sell proprietary software (unsurprising they have their roots in Microsoft) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/14/black-duck-and-openlogic-fud/ | |
1321288131 | technology | The Linux Foundation Announces Program for Automotive Linux Summit | The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced its program for the first-ever Automotive Linux Summit taking place November 28, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan. The Automotive Linux Summit will bring together the brightest minds from the automotive industry, the Linux developer community and the mobility ecosystem. As the premier vendor-neutral business and technical conference focused on Linux and automotive technologies, attendees can expect to learn about how to use Linux and open source software in automotive applications, ranging from in-vehicle on-board systems to cloud solutions for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. | http://www.linuxfoundation.org/news-media/announcements/2011/11/linux-foundation-announces-program-automotive-linux-summit | |
1321289770 | technology | Bogus Patents as the Last Resort | Techrights | Competition crimes/violations from Apple and Microsoft in particular but also in general, exploiting the broken patent system in the United States | http://techrights.org/2011/11/14/violations-with-bogus-swpats/ | |
1321352703 | technology | The Linux Setup - Fabio Erculiani, Sabayon Linux - My Linux Rig | The Linux Setup - Fabio Erculiani, Sabayon Linux Fabio Erculiani is the man behind Sabayon Linux, a fantastic, rolling distribution based upon Gentoo (but much easier to manage). My thoughts on... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/12736797422/the-linux-setup-fabio-erculiani-sabayon-linux | |
1321459305 | technology | Federico Mena-Quintero talks about the Document-Centric Desktop | GNOME founder also issues some criticism about the current state of the desktop project | http://derstandard.at/1318461320472/Interview-Federico-Mena-Quintero-talks-about-the-Document-Centric-Desktop | |
1321460052 | technology | Join the FSF on American Censorship Day | When you visit http://fsf.org this Wednesday, November 16th, you won't see the usual site. Instead, you'll see a preview of what the site could look like in the future, if we were accused of copyright infringement by companies who routinely manipulate copyright law to attack free expression and sharing on the Internet -- values fundamental to the free software movement. | http://ubuntumanual.org/posts/462/join-the-fsf-on-american-censorship-day | |
1321461305 | technology | TechRadar: Android snaps up 52% of mobile phone market | Google has another reason to celebrate this week, with a recent study showing that Android, its mobile phone operation system, has now take 52 per cent of the smartphone market. | http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/android-snaps-up-52-of-mobile-phone-market-1041464 | |
1321466541 | technology | Linux 3.2-rc2 is Out | About half the changes are architecture fixups (m68k and arm, with some powerpc and a smattering of others) Of the rest, about half is drivers (much of it drm), and the rest is "filesystems and sundry updates". | http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1215747 | |
1321515275 | technology | Mandriva 2011 PowerPack: A quick image tour | As I promised, I bought the PowerPack version of Mandriva to test it. I installed it to a virtual machine because my main goal is not to check for performance, but to see what Mandriva 2011 PowerPack offers that you do not get in Mandriva Desktop 2011. | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.com/2011/11/mandriva-2011-powerpack-quick-image.html | |
1321516583 | technology | Fedora 16 review – laying the groundwork for an exciting future | Fedora 16, dubbed Verne, has a striking new nautical themed desktop. But as Koen discovers, the most exciting features lie much deeper under the surface... | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/fedora-16-review-laying-the-groundwork-for-an-exciting-future/ | |
1321516698 | technology | Mint 12: Just what the doctor ordered | ExtremeTech | If you've been following Linux news lately, you know that on November 14th, Mint 12 RC1 was released. What's changed? Does Mint 12 have what it takes to keep Mint at the top of the Linux heap? | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/105289-mint-12-just-what-the-doctor-ordered | |
1321516912 | technology | Lubuntu 11.10 review – a cure to Ubuntu’s Unity blues? | Could Lubuntu 11.10 prove to be the perfect cure Ubuntu’s Unity backlash? Russell Barnes tests the latest LXDE spin to see how it has progressed in the last six months… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/lubuntu-11-10-%e2%80%93-a-cure-to-ubuntu%e2%80%99s-unity-blues/ | |
1321517005 | technology | 4 New Blender Features That Will Blow You Away | Say hello to the new blender features that will blow you away. | http://www.blenderguru.com/4-awesome-new-blender-features | |
1321517353 | technology | NL: System to display zoning permits online available as open source — | Software that combines geographic information systems (GIS) with zoning regulations and other country wide sources of information on land use, and offered online as an interactive map, was made available as open source software by the Dutch ministry of the Interior last week. The tool, titled Geozet, is hosted on the OSOR Forge since 1 November. | http://www.osor.eu/news/nl-system-to-display-zoning-permits-online-available-as-open-source | |
1321517388 | technology | Indian Government To Popularise Use Of Open Source | Muktware | India may not be a huge contributor to the development of Open Source and Linux, despite being and IT force, it is definitely becoming a big user of Open Source. | http://www.muktware.com/news/2958 | |
1321517490 | technology | Amazon Kindle Fire sales could top 5 million in two months: report | Amazon Kindle Fire is poised to be a retail blockbuster, according to one analyst. What makes the Amazon Kindle Fire different from the steady success of the Nook Color? | http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2011/1115/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-sales-could-top-5-million-in-two-months-report | |
1321538406 | technology | EDGI Versus Google | The Compete euphemism is back and it is being sneakily used to deprive Google of the right to actually compete | http://techrights.org/2011/11/17/the-right-to-compete/ | |
1321538426 | technology | Techrights in the Post-Microsoft/Novell World | Subjects we will focus on and invitation for suggestions | http://techrights.org/2011/11/17/techrights-suggestions/ | |
1321546485 | technology | Amazon Regrets Software Patenting | The man behind Amazon expresses his apparent dislike and seemingly strong antagonism towards software patents | http://techrights.org/2011/11/17/bezos-on-swpats/ | |
1321547454 | technology | Cost of Patent Trolls Studied as Acceptance of USPTO Falls, Developers Complain Even in Press Releases | More academic insight and more anecdotal evidence of the backlash against the existing patent laws and practices | http://techrights.org/2011/11/17/academic-insight-into-swpats/ | |
1321548745 | technology | Microsoft Spin Kicks in to Daemonise Google Because Android Grows | Microsoft is trying to kill Google in nefarious ways and this has ramifications for Linux, even for open standards and free codecs | http://techrights.org/2011/11/17/nefarious-ways-to-derail-google/ | |
1321550264 | technology | Quitting the Pretence – Part of Microsoft is Just a Patent Troll | People who bet their money on Microsoft want to see the company split and the company's growing business seems to be extorting the competition in dubious ways | http://techrights.org/2011/11/17/microsoft-patent-troll/ | |
1321552080 | technology | Red Hat: 52-Week High Recently Eclipsed (RHT) | FINANCIAL NEWS NETWORK ONLINE | Red Hat Shares Show GNU/Linux Growth | http://www.fnno.com/story/52-week-high-lows/331-red-hat-52-week-high-recently-eclipsed-rht-52-week-high-lows | |
1321569296 | technology | Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 Beta Available | Red Hat has just announced the availability of its Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) 3.0 public beta. This release, open to all, brings an updated KVM hypervisor based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, scales to 128 logical CPUs and 2TB of memory for host machines. | http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2011/11/red-hat-enterprise-virtualizat.php | |
1321570069 | technology | Top 6 KDE distributions of 2011 | There are perhaps hundreds of KDE Linux distributions available, and like an active volcano, more are “erupting” at a rate that is tough to keep pace with. While more choices are a good thing, and distro-hopping is a fact of life in the free software operating system community, sometimes, it is desirable to find one [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/11/17/top-6-kde-distributions-of-2011/ | |
1321608688 | technology | Linux for Work | Here is the list of software I use daily in my work... | http://linuxaria.com/article/linux-for-work?lang=en | |
1321628124 | technology | TechRadar: Amazon planning Kindle smartphone in 2012? | Amazon looks like it's not content with just having a shot at the e-reader and tablet market, with reports emanating from Asia that it wants a smartphone too. | http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/amazon-planning-kindle-smartphone-in-2012--1041954 | |
1321632808 | technology | Apple- and Microsoft-backed Front Group Lobbies for Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) | SOPA threatens the internet as we know it and the BSA is among those pushing for it (at the behest of the usual suspects) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/18/campaign-funders-for-sopa/ | |
1321632862 | technology | Defeats for Microsoft on the Web | Techrights | Microsoft is killing its Big Data project and perhaps also killing Commerce Server | http://techrights.org/2011/11/18/commerce-server-and-big-data/ | |
1321632881 | technology | 5 Years After Microsoft Deal OpenSUSE Releases Hardly Celebrated | Techrights | Another quick look at coverage of OpenSUSE 12.1 | http://techrights.org/2011/11/18/opensuse-coverage/ | |
1321632920 | technology | Microsoft ‘Secure Boot’ Cracked | Techrights | The mechanism which secures Microsoft from Linux growth is not delivering whatever 'features' Microsoft alleged that it would | http://techrights.org/2011/11/18/uefi-or-nothing-again/ | |
1321634794 | technology | MOSAID, Microsoft, and Antitrust | Techrights | MOSAID, which we wrote about many times before, is now a subject of more calls for antitrust/regulatory action | http://techrights.org/2011/11/18/b-and-n-vs-mosaid/ | |
1321651218 | technology | Fedora 16 KDE – First Impressions | A few days ago Fedora 16 was released. As a Fedora 15 user, I was eagerly awaiting this new release. The download is available here. This post captures my experience with the latest and greatest of... | http://pbs01.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/fedora-16-kde-first-impressions/ | |
1321660861 | Microsoft Surface Beaten By 65 Inch Android Tablet | Muktware | Microsoft has been playing with the concept of touch-screen for ages without having developed any product that can be used by ordinary user or which targets a mass market.The company is now working with Samsung (the leading Android phone maker who are wrongly paying Microsoft Android taxes) to release their 40 inch Surface tablet running on Windows | http://www.muktware.com/news/2972 | ||
1321651893 | technology | FrOSCon and OpenRheinRuhr: Mageia on tour | Mageia Blog (English) | Mageia was (again) sharing a booth with the German Mandriva user community MandrivaUser.de. | http://blog.mageia.org/en/2011/11/16/froscon-and-openrheinruhr-mageia-on-tour/ | |
1321654983 | technology | Kubuntu Linux 11.10 Review | Kubuntu 11.10 is the latest stable release of the desktop Linux distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd., a Linux software provider based in London, UK. It is based on Ubuntu, but uses KDE software and KDE Plasma workspaces. According to the Release announcement, Kubuntu is a “perfect OS for casual users, social butterflies, Linux gamers, software developers, professionals, and anyone interested in a free, open platform that is both beautiful and useful.” | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/11/17/kubuntu-11-10-review/ | |
1321713942 | technology | Patent Trolls Thrive in the United States, Europe Can Keep Them Away | Techrights | Patent trolls in the news and some quick remarks about them | http://techrights.org/2011/11/19/patent-trolls-in-the-news/ | |
1321713969 | technology | Big Figures for Big Impact: Academics Versus Lobbyists | Techrights | New numbers from Bessen et al. and the latest propaganda from a UK-based front group for 'IP' | http://techrights.org/2011/11/19/swpats-propaganda-rebutted/ | |
1321715853 | technology | Lubuntu 11.10 review - Alternative to Unity? | Review of Lubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot, an Ubuntu edition with the LXDE desktop, including Wireless, Samba sharing, look & feel, installation in dual-boot scheme with Windows 8, applications, multimedia playback - Flash, MP3, system stability, system resource usage, suspend & resume, and many problems like desktop environment crash on Samba refresh, unresizable windows, system tray icon problems, no laptop hotkeys, low battery life, bad visual integration, other glitches, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/lubuntu-ocelot.html | |
1321716035 | technology | Ubuntu launches at retail in Portugal with ASUS ? | GNU/Linux in the High Streets in Portugal | http://blog.canonical.com/2011/11/18/ubuntu-launches-at-retail-in-portugal-with-asus/ | |
1321716802 | technology | Getting the Blooming Flavor of Fedora 16 KDE | If you have read my review of Fedora 16 KDE Live, you should understand that I liked this Operating System. That's why I decided to give it a chance to show all bloom in installed version of Fedora. In order to run installer, I booted my Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pi 1505 laptop using same Live USB as before. Before running the installation, I activated WiFi connection. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/11/getting-blooming-flavor-of-fedora-16.html | |
1321716913 | technology | Fedora 16: A GNOME lover's paradise • The Register | Fedora 16 With GNOME in Review | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/17/fedora_16_review/ | |
1321779406 | technology | GNOME 3.2.2 Released | A lot of bugs have been fixed in this new release along with some static analysis bugs. Some of the existing modules have new versions too. The "Forgotten Release" release is new to this new version which fixes a lot of memory leaks in the log viewer. In addition, this new release has updated translations as well. | http://ubuntumanual.org/posts/469/gnome-3-2-2-released | |
1321780885 | technology | The Campaign Against Adobe Flash and the Counterattack | Last week a group of people came together to launch a website Occupy Flash and started a campaign against Adobe Flash plugin.
Identities of these people are not known and they have no corporate backing but they have said the Goal of this campaign is to see Flash plugin dead on desktop browsers and they want everyone to uninstall it. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/11/campaign-against-adobe-flash-and.html | |
1321783943 | technology | Google Activates 200 Million Android Phones, Closes Gap With Apple | Google announced it has activated 200 million Android devices to date, as the company gets closer to matching its biggest competitor, Apple. | http://www.mobiledia.com/news/117016.html | |
1321791308 | technology | Tails, the incognito live system, gets 0.9 release | Tails, "The Amnesic Incognito Live System", designed to preserve a user's privacy and anonymity, in part by using the Tor network, has been updated to version 0.9 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Tails-the-incognito-live-system-gets-0-9-release-1381623.html | |
1321865130 | technology | Google's Eclipse Plugin open sourced | Google Plugin for Eclipse and GWT Designer are being handed to the community for further development of the IDE integration and UI design tools | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Google-s-Eclipse-Plugin-open-sourced-1380653.html | |
1321865407 | technology | GNOME mentoring program for women continues | GNOME outreach mentoring program continues to attract large numbers of applicants and mentors to take part in the program | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GNOME-mentoring-program-for-women-continues-1380900.html | |
1321874658 | technology | Small Taiwanese Firms Finally Get Some New Android Code | Some of Taiwan's smaller manufacturers said they were relieved to see Google release the source code for its Android 4.0 operating system, after being cut out of... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/244212/small_taiwanese_firms_finally_get_some_new_android_code.html | |
1321891830 | technology | Apple co-founder gets Google Android phone - Telegraph | Steve Wozniak, who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs, has accepted a new Samsung Galaxy Nexus from rival manufacturer Google. | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8904668/Apple-co-founder-gets-Google-Android-phone.html | |
1321893973 | technology | Open Source Nurtures Innovation | With his usual rigour, Stephen O'Grady considers whether open source is innovative over on his blog. As ever, his view - that | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/simon-says/2011/11/open-source-nurtures-innovation/index.htm | |
1321951366 | technology | Linux-based GameGadget wants to become the iPod of classic portable gaming | GameGadget Runs Linux | http://www.geek.com/articles/games/linux-based-gamegadget-wants-to-become-the-ipod-of-classic-portable-gaming-20111121/ | |
1321951511 | technology | 10 things you must teach new Linux users | Sharing a few key facts about Linux can mean the difference between a stress-free transition and a user meltdown. | http://www.zdnetasia.com/10-things-you-must-teach-new-linux-users-62302951.htm | |
1321951714 | technology | Mandriva's Powerpack 2011 propels it back into the forefront of Linux distros | Jack Wallen takes the new Mandriva Powerpack 2011 distribution for a spin, curious to see a return to form after years of near-irrelevancy. | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/mandrivas-powerpack-2011-propels-it-back-into-the-forefront-of-linux-distros/3204 | |
1321954652 | technology | $60 tablet aims to bring internet to developing world | Two Canadian brothers are about to launch a $60 Android tablet intended to bring internet access to billions of people around the world over existing low-speed cellphone networks. | http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/21/technology-datawind-ubislate.html | |
1321960800 | Chromebooks drop to $299, gain Chrome OS update - News - Linux for Devices | Chromebooks drop to $299 gain Chrome OS update News Linux for Devices: Google announced that the Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung and Acer Chromebooks, including a newly announced black version of the Samsung Chromebook, will drop $50 in price to $300. Google also released updated firmware for the Chromebooks' Chrome operating system,... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Chromebooks-drop-in-price-as-OS-is-updated/?kc=rss | ||
1321980712 | technology | Calligra to replace Koffice in Chakra KDE SC | Calligra will be replacing Koffice as the official office application for the Chakra KDE SC. It is being to testing for Chakra and all the tests that are being performed are moving it to the forefront of Koffice. Yet, Calligra has not reached a ‘stable’ status. | http://ubuntumanual.org/posts/475/calligra-to-replace-koffice-in-chakra-kde-sc | |
1321992945 | technology | PyPy 1.7 widens the performance "sweet spot" | Version 1.7 of the PyPy Python interpreter improves performance by approximately 30 per cent, includes a new JSON encoder and brings compatibility fixes with CPython | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/PyPy-1-7-widens-the-performance-sweet-spot-1382249.html | |
1321995192 | technology | Embracing the Big open-source Society | In this age of austerity, public sector IT leaders are constantly looking for alternative solutions to deliver more with less.
In this context, it is perhaps surprising that the government's overall approach to open-source solutions has been lukewarm to say the least, especially by comparison with other European countries including the Netherlands and France, which have embraced open source to deliver greater value through collaboration and efficiency to the taxpayer. | http://www.channelweb.co.uk/crn-uk/opinion/2126851/embracing-source-society | |
1321995892 | technology | Canonical dropping CouchDB from Ubuntu One | Ubuntu One's ability to store and synchronise structured data is powered by the NoSQL database CouchDB, but now Canonical say they are dropping the database and creating their own solution | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Canonical-dropping-CouchDB-from-Ubuntu-One-1382809.html | |
1321996133 | technology | New Video of Multitouch Couch Table | In preperation for the Open Hard- and Software Workshop (www.ohsw.de) in Munich on 2nd-4th December I created a new video of my multitouch couch table.
This time it runs Bodhi Linux 1.2.0 | http://sabotageandi.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/new-video-of-multitouch-couch-table/ | |
1322001821 | technology | [Phoronix] An X.Org Server 1.12 Snapshot Arrives | Over the weekend there was the first X.Org Server 1.12 development snapshot released by Keith Packard. This isn't an official alpha or beta development build yet, but rather just a snapshot to indicate the current development progress of this next major release. Going forward the plan is to tag such development releases at around the same time there are new stable point releases for the previous series. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAxODU | |
1322061556 | technology | SUSE Became a Niche Product/Market | Techrights | OpenSUSE numbers, some other SUSE news, and a few words about the status of the product | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/opensuse-numbers/ | |
1322064662 | technology | Potentially the Beginning of the End of Microsoft’s Patent Extortion | Techrights | Barnes & Noble challenges specific Microsoft patents and other Microsoft patents are being ridiculed not just for triviality but for their daunting effect on society | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/microsoft-patents-ridiculed/ | |
1322064692 | technology | Patents Roundup: Bad System, Clear Symptoms | Techrights | A mixture of news about patents and software patents in particular | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/symptoms-for-swpats-ill/ | |
1322065717 | technology | Apple’s Patent Aggression Against Linux/Android Hits the Wall in Europe | Techrights | Linux-powered devices continue to flow into shelves in Europe while Apple's market shrinks and the politicians intervene, alleging that the patent wars are anti-competitive | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/apple-suit-strategy-is-bleeding/ | |
1322066635 | technology | Microsoft/BSA Lobbying Based on a Big Lie | Techrights | More propaganda from Microsoft and its lobbyists, as well as rebuttals to that | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/bsa-and-msft-funds/ | |
1322066992 | technology | Crime in Xbox Land | Techrights | Microsoft's inability to get security right costs the customer a lot, literally | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/crime-in-xbox-land/ | |
1322067594 | technology | Bill Gates Lies to the Court to Dodge Competition Rules Violations | Techrights | Bill Gates' crimes come back to haunt him, but he refuses to admit what things he previously wrote can show rather clearly -- that he decided to break the competitors' products rather than compete | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/gates-cant-compete/ | |
1322067996 | technology | Sex Scandals at Microsoft UK and Microsoft Internationally | Techrights | Stories from Microsoft shed light on a cultural embarrassment | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/sex-scandals-of-microsoft/ | |
1322068578 | technology | Microsoft Shrank Nokia and Fed its Patents to Trolls | Techrights | Nokia will not produce anything of mass appeal, but it will, however, emit patents for Microsoft to attack Linux/Android with | http://techrights.org/2011/11/23/mosaid-warning/ | |
1322069494 | technology | Linux Mint 12 Has Been Released, Download Now - Softpedia | Linux Mint 12 Has Been Released, Download Now | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Mint-12-Has-Been-Released-Download-Now-236232.shtml | |
1322074618 | technology | Linux Mint 12 “Lisa” Review | Linux Mint 12 has overtaken Ubuntu as the most popular distro. The MGSE extension in Linux Mint 12 will make it even better. Stay tuned for Linux Mint 12 review | http://maketecheasier.com/linux-mint-12-lisa-review/2011/11/21 | |
1322074726 | technology | People behind Debian: Stefano Zacchiroli, Debian Project Leader | Stefano Zacchiroli shares his thoughts about his Debian Project Leader mandate, explains how he became Debian developer, shares what excites him in the next Debian release, and more. | http://raphaelhertzog.com/2011/11/22/people-behind-debian-stefano-zacchiroli-debian-project-leader/ | |
1322074974 | technology | Investment Protection With Open Source | I have heard it said that companies don't want open source because they want the security of a relationship with a big business. But this outlook reflects misunderstandings of the real values of open source. I believe it to be... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/simon-says/2011/11/investment-protection-with-open-source/index.htm | |
1322166967 | [Phoronix] A Screensaver Interface Comes To Wayland | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAxODY | ||
1322088294 | technology | Mousetrap in a Hat: Fedora 16 XFCE | Responding to Rob Reed's Google+ post on the dark side of huge corporate entities -- read: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube -- controlling what we see and don't see on the Internet, I wrote a couple of responses (instead of one because you can't edit an existing post or comment on Google+'s Android client), which I will repeat here because, a) they're not bad and b) I'm against "giving away" content to social networks and c) the irony of us having this discussion about Facebook on the newest, shiniest corporate-created social network, Google+ is particularly rich (and I acknowledge my part in it). | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/11/mousetrap-in-hat-fedora-16-xfce.html | |
1322166805 | technology | Customization, costs key to Linux HPC dominance | Ability to configure operating system to users' needs and low costs mean more supercomputers powered by open source Linux over other systems, say industry watchers. | http://www.zdnetasia.com/customization-costs-key-to-linux-hpc-dominance-62302993.htm | |
1322236021 | technology | Access to Knowledge in the Age of Sharing | Techrights | Knowledge withheld as a business model (and what can be done about it) | http://techrights.org/2011/11/25/business-model-over-knowledge/ | |
1322236338 | science | If Patents Are Property | Techrights | Food for thought... | http://techrights.org/2011/11/25/if-patents-are-property/ | |
1322239515 | technology | While Thanking and Celebrating Independence, Freedom… | Techrights | Wikipedia defines Thanksgiving Day as the annual holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year, but as a mission-oriented site we wish to take a moment to discuss what needs fixing | http://techrights.org/2011/11/25/thanksgiving-and-politics/ | |
1322300014 | technology | Computing prodigy did his first Linux install at age 6 | Recent months have unearthed a wealth of computing and coding talent amongst Irish school kids with their hearts set on disrupting the technology world. The latest is a computing prodigy who at the age of six did his first Linux install. | http://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/item/24705-computing-prodigy-did-his-f | |
1322407126 | technology | Mark Shuttleworth: The Whole Patent System Is A Sham | Muktware | Mark Shuttleworth, the charismatic founder of Ubuntu, slammed the patent system as broken. He also said that Microsoft's biggest mistake was to think that they could use patents against competition and wasted most of a decade. | http://www.muktware.com/bitsnbytes/3014 | |
1322421778 | technology | When Former Microsoft Employees Turn Against Microsoft | Thoughts and questions to one who protests against Microsoft's tax dodge | http://techrights.org/2011/11/27/interview-with-former-microsoft/ | |
1322422507 | technology | Royal Mail Has Problems With Microsoft | Techrights | After moving to Microsoft the British mail service fails spectacularly, just like the London Stock Exchange | http://techrights.org/2011/11/27/british-mail-site-issues/ | |
1322424875 | technology | Patents Roundup: Broken System as the News Attests to the Failure | Techrights | Some bits of news that seem relevant to the patent wars which affect Linux and Free software in general | http://techrights.org/2011/11/27/broken-system/ | |
1322426641 | technology | Get an Acer Iconia 10-inch tablet for $229.99 | Not including HP's doomed TouchPad, this is the best deal to date on a 10-inch Android tablet. And it's new, not refurbished! Read this blog post by Rick Broida on The Cheapskate. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-57330701-58/get-an-acer-iconia-10-inch-tablet-for-$229.99/ | |
1322473102 | Android scare: percentages do not tell the real tale | Android scare: percentages do not tell the real tale | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/51382-android-scare-percentages-do-not-tell-the-real-tale | ||
1322470266 | technology | Lehne and the Polish Presidency Continue to March for Software Patents in Europe | Techrights | Various updates about the patents situation across Europe | http://techrights.org/2011/11/28/patents-situation-across-europe/ | |
1322470878 | technology | Android/Linux Not a Security Concern, Windows Definitely and Demonstrably Remains #1 Target | Techrights | Why the weakest link is Microsoft Windows (which therefore should not be used for storing sensitive information), whereas Android is just the target of a lot of FUD this month | http://techrights.org/2011/11/28/android-fud-this-month/ | |
1322472016 | technology | Microsoft Inside | How Microsoft infiltrates its rivals and a new example from Yahoo! and others | http://techrights.org/2011/11/28/microsoft-inside/ | |
1322473065 | technology | iodoom3 Source Code Project Underway | The same team behind the ioquake3 source code project, which overhauled the engine for better and more platform support as well as all sorts of other goodies, is at it again this time using the Doom 3 source code. | http://www.cinemablend.com/games/iodoom3-Source-Code-Project-Underway-37306.html | |
1322473270 | technology | appMobi Open Sources HTML5 Technologies | Dr Dobb's | HTML5 source code released for mobiUs web app browser and more | http://drdobbs.com/open-source/232200224 | |
1322473297 | technology | Open source: democratising the internets | You probably use open source software every day, but it's equally as likely you have no idea what it is or who is building it. - Open source: democratising the internets | http://blogs.abc.net.au/canberra/2011/11/open-source-democratising-the-internets.html | |
1322490474 | technology | SUSE: A Master of None, Microsoft as the Master | Techrights | Why SUSE lags behind the competition (in GNU/Linux) as indicated by news | http://techrights.org/2011/11/28/lagging-behind-the-competition/ | |
1322491246 | technology | More Novell Staff is Leaving as Novell Products Get Ditched by Customers | Techrights | A news roundup of the Novell that crumbles rapidly, with evidence backing the claim | http://techrights.org/2011/11/28/evidence-of-novl-demise/ | |
1322492073 | technology | Attachmate Does Not Promote Novell Products | Techrights | Following layoffs and a quiet period of transition there are no signs of Attachmate doing something substantial with Novell's products | http://techrights.org/2011/11/28/novell-products-left-aside/ | |
1322501369 | New Discovery Reveals How to follow the most influential & interesting tweets from Industry experts | Follow the most influential and interesting tweets from experts in Marketing, Supply Chain and Products & Services! | http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;249623071;74065484;l?http://www.commercetweets.com | ||
1322505312 | technology | Ubuntu penguins build Linux TV challenge | Open-sourcers are taking Ubuntu Linux in the direction of Google TV and Microsoft's Xbox 360.
A list of priorities for something called Ubuntu TV have been thrashed out by Ubuntu developers with the blessing of Mark Shuttleworth. The Ubuntu daddy has corralled the points here. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/28/ubuntu_tv/ | |
1322505551 | technology | 10 Custom Linux Distros That Ease IT Administrators` Workload | Ask any Linux aficionado, the platform's primary strength lies in its flexibility and versatility. While the most obvious example is how Google built the Android mobile operating system on top of the Linux kernel, there are many customized operating systems that are dedicated to specific types of hardware or platforms that have Linux at their core. Some distributions are also... | http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/10-Custom-Linux-Distros-That-Ease-IT-Administrators-Workload-532656/ | |
1322509893 | technology | Panasonic Lumix Android phones coming spring 2012 | Panasonic is set to bring its Lumix cameraphone range of smartphones to the UK and Europe in 2012, with the company eyeing up a spring launch. | http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/panasonic-lumix-android-phones-coming-spring-2012-1043738 | |
1322520688 | technology | Linux Supercomputing Dominance: A Look Under the Hood | The Linux Foundation is a non-profit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux, and promoting standardization and technical collaboration of Open Source Linux | http://www.linuxfoundation.org/news-media/blogs/browse/2011/11/linux-supercomputing-dominance-look-under-hood | |
1322613278 | Ice Cream Sandwich • reghardware | Just how tasty is Android 4.0? Review No new version of the Android mobile operating system has been quite so eagerly awaited as v4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich as it’s more colourfully known. The reason is not hard to explain: Android has streaked ahead of iOS in the bums-on-seats stakes but there is still the feeling that the user interface lacks the polish and grace of Apple’s mobile platform.… | http://www.reghardware.com/2011/11/29/review_ice_cream_sandwich_google_android_4/ | ||
1322566883 | technology | HP Project Odyssey's Biggest Server Winner: Red Hat Linux | The VAR Guy | As Hewlett-Packard prepares Project Odyssey to unify Unix with Intel x86, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) could be the big winner. Here's why. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2011/11/28/hp-project-odysseys-biggest-winner-red-hat-linux/ | |
1322593761 | technology | Puppet Attracts Millions in Investment | Techrights | A short Puppet interview delivered upon the news about a multi-million-dollar investment | http://techrights.org/2011/11/29/puppet-interview/ | |
1322596817 | technology | IEEE Celebrates Patent Monopolies (Including Software Patents) While Patent Trolls Carry on | Techrights | IEEE fuels some more Microsoft propaganda about patents as the patent system continues to disappoint the majority | http://techrights.org/2011/11/29/ieee-on-swpats/ | |
1322599204 | technology | SUSE Got Worse Over Time | Techrights | Why SUSE should be avoided, not just for helping Microsoft but also for technical reasons | http://techrights.org/2011/11/29/suse-got-worse-over-time/ | |
1322599231 | technology | ‘Pulling an ACTA’ to Legalise Software Patents in Europe | Techrights | Secretly and without honour for the rule of law, politicians and lawyers (sometimes the same thing) are bringing software patents into Europe, via the back door | http://techrights.org/2011/11/29/swpats-via-the-back-door/ | |
1322599933 | technology | Microsoft Search Front Ends | Techrights | DuckDuckGo and Yahoo! as search engines lead to Microsoft and provide watered down results for FOSS subjects | http://techrights.org/2011/11/29/duckduckgo-and-yahoo/ | |
1322659346 | technology | Linux Mint 12: A much-needed, much-improved Linux desktop | With the best of both GNOME worlds, Linux Mint has managed to create the perfect combination of new and familiar features. Jack Wallen examines the la | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/linux-mint-12-a-much-needed-much-improved-linux-desktop/3226 | |
1322666554 | technology | In the Mobile OS War, Can Android Ice Cream Sandwich Save Google's… | If your answer to which mobile device operating system has the most market share is “iOS,” this article will set you straight. Google, with its open… | http://www.wamda.com/2011/11/in-the-mobile-os-war-can-android-ice-cream-sandwich-save-google-s-lead- | |
1322838972 | technology | The Rise of Linux and Google | Techrights | How Google leads the way with a Linux-powered operating system and what this will mean for Microsoft and its alter-ego Facebook | http://techrights.org/2011/12/01/the-rise-of-linux-and-google/ | |
1322839011 | technology | Software Patents Come to Europe Through the Back Door | Techrights | Despite seemingly democratic structures, the EPO and its ilk manage to sneak in a restructuring of the patent systems in Europe | http://techrights.org/2011/12/01/dec-5-bad-news/ | |
1322839035 | technology | New Reports Antagonise Patents Madness in Europe | Techrights | European Advocate General and a UK government report get involved in the debate | http://techrights.org/2011/12/01/european-advocate-general/ | |
1322840697 | technology | Broken Patent System | Techrights | Bits and pieces of news from the United States and what it helps teach us about the dangers of US-style patent law spreading to other countries | http://techrights.org/2011/12/01/broken-patent-system/ | |
1322842131 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in 3.2 (Part 2) - Filesystems - The H Open Source: News and Features | A number of changes to Btrfs mean that filesystem structures will not be as prone to corruption in case of system crashes. By bundling blocks into clusters, Ext4 should be a lot faster in some scenarios. CIFS also promises speed gains | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-2-Part-2-Filesystems-1387311.html | |
1322876071 | technology | 10 things Mandriva is doing right for Linux | TechRepublic | The latest release of Mandriva has moved this distribution to the front of the pack. Jack Wallen explains why. | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-things-mandriva-is-doing-right-for-linux/2877 | |
1323695584 | [Phoronix] First Release Of Open-Source Blu-Ray Library | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAyNjQ | ||
1323889977 | Meet Nao Next Gen, New Linux Powered Humanoid Robot ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Aldebaran Robotics have launched a new version of their popular robot Nao - Nao Next Gen. Nao is an autonomous, programmable, medium-sized humanoid robot running a custom Linux OS. It is fitted with a new on-board computer, based on the powerful 1.6GHz Intel® AtomTM processor, which is suitable for multi-tasking calculations. It also has two HD cameras that are attached to a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). This set-up allows the simultaneous reception of two video streams, significantly increasing speed and performance in face-and-object recognition, even under poor-lighting conditions. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/12/meet-nao-next-gen-new-linux-powered.html | ||
1323742068 | technology | OpenSUSE: Poor Quality, Deficient Support, and Microsoft Dependence | Techrights | A week old summary of SUSE news and why OpenSUSE support is insufficient | http://techrights.org/2011/12/12/opensuse-support-issue/ | |
1323742123 | technology | The Non Free Future of Windows | Techrights | The Windows 8 Logo program and App store rules show that Microsoft wants complete control over users. | http://techrights.org/2011/12/12/the-non-free-future-of-windows/ | |
1323742547 | technology | Microsoft’s OEM Stranglehold at State of Legal Risk | Techrights | By moving to mobile devices Linux is working around the OEM trap -- a trap which Canadian courts are to look into | http://techrights.org/2011/12/12/the-oem-trap/ | |
1323743177 | technology | The Age of Speaking Out Against the Patent System | Techrights | A few more examples of notable figures that grew tired of the patent system as it stands, especially in the United States | http://techrights.org/2011/12/12/united-states-patent-system-rants/ | |
1323743947 | technology | Lodsys, Microsoft Patent Trolls, Apple, and Microsoft Nemesis | Techrights | A view on the arena where Android is targeted by Apple, Microsoft, and trolls who are associated with them | http://techrights.org/2011/12/12/microsoft-nemesis/ | |
1323789345 | technology | HMV Stores in UK Use Ubuntu Powered Displays | A new picture was posted recently on Reddit showing one of the displays at HMV store in UK using Ubuntu. The interactive touchscreen display was being used to give information about Wii. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/12/hmv-stores-in-uk-use-ubuntu-powered.html | |
1323815450 | technology | digiKam 2.4.0 improves histogram view - The H Open Source: News and Features | Version 2.4.0 of the open source digital photo management application includes improvements to the histogram view and a new version of the LibRaw decoder, adding support for the RAW format used by a number of cameras | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/digiKam-2-4-0-improves-histogram-view-1391101.html | |
1323815505 | technology | The GPL and distributing binaries | Of late I've become the "build guy" in GNOME it seems. One thing I want to clear up is I do not actually care about building just because I think it's fun or interesting in and of itself. No, the... | http://blog.verbum.org/2011/12/06/the-gpl-and-distributing-binaries/ | |
1323846240 | technology | Checking Out Ubuntu Studio 11.04 | Well, it's not exactly brand new, but I am taking my first real look at Ubuntu Studio 11.04 (based on Ubuntu "Natty Narwhal"). This is what we decided to put on our "guest" computer when Debian "Wheezy" proved not to be so easy, and it gives us an opportunity to step out of our rut and look at a new GNU/Linux distribution.
If you read my column a lot, you probably know I'm a long-term Debian loyalist. Or maybe I should say "lazy-ist", because my loyalty to Debian is not so much a matter of ideology as a simple case of me not wanting to have to learn a new system. I like computer technology, but mostly because of what I can do with it, not for its own sake. So I tend to find one system I'm comfortable with, and stick with it -- especially when it comes to the computer I use every day. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/checking_out_ubuntu_studio_11_04 | |
1323848991 | technology | Ultimate Edition 3.0 Screenshot Tour | Finally! Ultimate Edition 3.0 is here, officially released today, December 6th, and based on the Linux Mint 11 (Katya) and Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) operating systems. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ultimate-Edition-3-0-Screenshot-Tour-238649.shtml | |
1323875106 | technology | Divergence From Microsoft Front Groups | Techrights | Kaspersky is one of the latest members of the BSA to leave and IDC dares not to shower Windows with the usual paid-for compliments | http://techrights.org/2011/12/14/bsa-and-kaspersky/ | |
1323875814 | technology | Botnets Versus Comes Versus Microsoft | Techrights | Out-of-control machines (or otherwise vandals) from Microsoft Corporations target a Web site critical of Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2011/12/14/slated-crack-attack/ | |
1323876824 | technology | Software Patents in the EU Become a Central Concern Again | Techrights | A quick catchup with patent news, emphasis persisting on the situation in Europe | http://techrights.org/2011/12/14/patent-situation-in-europe/ | |
1323877439 | technology | SUSE in Clouds, OpenSUSE in Marketing Mode | Techrights | A critical assessment of where SUSE stands at the end of 2011 and how this interacts with the release of OpenSUSE | http://techrights.org/2011/12/14/suse-in-cloud-hype/ | |
1323914104 | technology | Fedora 16 KDE review | Fedora 16 is the latest stable edition of Fedora, a Linux distribution whose development is sponsored by Red Hat, Inc. The main edition uses the GNOME 3 desktop environment, but there are editions, called Spins, that use other desktop environments. The available Spins in order of popularity, based on download count, are: Fedora KDE, Fedora [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/12/14/fedora-16-kde-review/ | |
1323936371 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in 3.2 (Part 4) - Infrastructure | Changes to the memory subsystem promise improved response times and performance. From Linux 3.2, device-mapper supports thin provisioning and is able to use this ability for improved snapshot functionality | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-2-Part-4-Infrastructure-1395236.html | |
1323939887 | technology | Hudson spinoff Jenkins gets commercial backing | Java platform-as-a-service cloud provider CloudBees has launched a commercial version of the Jenkins CI (continuous integration) platform, the company announced Wednesday. | http://www.itworld.com/software/231219/hudson-spinoff-jenkins-gets-commercial-backing | |
1323993191 | technology | When OOXML Attacks Free Software | Techrights | Europe's transition to Free/Open Source software is stifled by the existence of Microsoft's fake 'open' format | http://techrights.org/2011/12/15/fake-open-format-in-eu/ | |
1323995033 | technology | Xamarin and Novell: The Sagas Continue | Techrights | The latest news from Xamarin and from Novell, which have totally lost their way by now | http://techrights.org/2011/12/15/the-scraps-of-novell/ | |
1323995053 | technology | Apple’s Patent War on Linux Turns Back Against Apple, Which Allegedly Resorts to Using Patent Trolls | Techrights | Apple's aggressive moves against Linux-powered phones/tablets end up putting Apple's business at risk and Apple is seen paying trolls, possibly with ill intent | http://techrights.org/2011/12/15/apple-and-patent-trolls/ | |
1323995838 | technology | More Correlations Found Between Malice and Patents | Techrights | Patent news of relevance with emphasis on the USPTO | http://techrights.org/2011/12/15/malice-and-swpats/ | |
1324031834 | technology | Soon You May Be Able To Store 1TB Data On Your Android Devices | Intel [NASDAQ:INTC] and Micron has announced a new benchmark in NAND flash technology - the world's first 20 nanometer (nm), 128 gigabit (Gb), multilevel-cell (MLC) device. The new 20nm monolithic 128Gb device is claimed to be the first in the industry to enable a terabit (Tb) of data storage in a fingertip-size package by using just eight die. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3077/soon-you-may-be-able-store-1tb-data-your-android-devices | |
1324036898 | technology | Android Doesn't Support Linux | Muktware | It's an irony that Linux-based Android tables don't support Linux-based operating systems. Android 3.x+ uses MTP for mounting the devies on the PCs, which is not supported very well on Linux. | http://www.muktware.com/blogs/3100/android-doesnt-support-linux | |
1324122941 | technology | Fedora Linux 16 Verne with KDE - Rather nice, actually | Fedora Linux 16 Verne with the KDE Plasma desktop is a surprisingly high-quality product, much more than expected, and this is without lowering the comparison bar to Gnome 3 level. Taking all former Fedora tests into account, Verne is crash-free in all aspects. This is a pleasant change. Then, it looks good, runs fast and can be tamed easily. | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/fedora-16-kde.html | |
1324204623 | The LiMux project is more succesfull then expected | The localized Linux distro of the German city Munich LiMux has reached another milestone. Its now installed on 9000 workstations at local governments. Almost all copies of Microsoft Office have been | http://itrunsonlinux.com/news/206-limux-very-succesfull | ||
1324294137 | Puppy Linux Racy Review | Puppy Linux is a tiny distribution that is geared towards older PCs and giving them a second life. Puppy Linux can be run from a Live CD or USB (for faster performance) or just install it onto your system. The software programs that come part of Puppy Linux are those that are specifically picked out to ensure that resources are not wasted while providing a productive machine. The programs that are part of Puppy you will not usually find on a distribution such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu which are geared towards more modern systems but that does not mean they are any less useful. There is everything you need in Puppy to make a fully functional system, SeaMonkey which is a browser and email client and more, which is powered by Mozilla (the makers of Firefox and Thunderbird), for office productivity you have AbiWord which is a light weight document creater, GNUmeric for your spreadsheet software. Pburn is your software for ripping, burning and copying media and can [...] | http://gnuman.com/?p=116 | ||
1324220468 | technology | What's the best Linux desktop environment? Comparison of KDE Plasma, GNOME and Unity | These are interesting times for the Linux desktop. The often-overlooked area of the Linux ecosystem is now the centre of attention and, while some users have welcomed the changes, others have reacted in true community style: ranting and raging, threatening to abandon ship or, when all else fails, demanding a fork. | http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/what-s-the-best-linux-desktop-environment--1045280 | |
1324225442 | technology | Executive Director of The Economic Opportunity Institute Slams Microsoft for Not Paying Tax | Techrights | Microsoft's practices of tax dodging have not dodged the attention of people who address the problem | http://techrights.org/2011/12/18/ms-tax-complaint/ | |
1324226038 | technology | Updates on Novell and Other FOSS Taxers | Techrights | Bits of news about Microsoft helpers who put a patent tax on Free software | http://techrights.org/2011/12/18/foss-taxers/ | |
1324264272 | world_news | N Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies | North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died, state-run TV has announced. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16239693 | |
1324268291 | technology | Pear OS Linux Panther 3 review | Pear OS is a new Linux desktop distribution based on Ubuntu Desktop with the graphical installer. Its development started in early August 2011 by David Tavares (from France), and on August 15 2011, Pear OS 1.0, the first version marked “stable,” was released. The latest edition, release on December 14 2011, is Pear OS Linux [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/12/17/pear-os-linux-panther-3-review/ | |
1324281532 | politics | The Bill Gates Front Group Further Criticised | Techrights | Criticisms of the Gates Foundation come from more sources and angles | http://techrights.org/2011/12/19/bill-gates-exposed-again/ | |
1324282828 | technology | Free Software/GPL FUD Arrives From Microsoft Infiltrators | Techrights | The latest badmouthing of the GPL and where it is really coming from | http://techrights.org/2011/12/19/microsoft-infiltrators-vs-gpl/ | |
1324287843 | technology | Austrian e-Health System | They use Debian GNU/Linux on 12000 machines scattered across the country. | http://mrpogson.com/2011/12/16/austrian-e-health-system/ | |
1324290037 | technology | Finding Out Package Dependencies With apt-rdepends On Debian/Ubuntu | Sometimes you need to find out all the dependencies of a package. This tutorial explains how to use apt-rdepends to recursively list all dependencies of a Debian/Ubuntu package. | http://www.howtoforge.com/finding-out-package-dependencies-with-apt-rdepends-on-debian-ubuntu | |
1324290817 | technology | Fedora 16 Officially Released for IBM System z 64-bit | Dan Horák announced a last evening, December 15th, the immediate availability for download of the Fedora 16 operating system for IBM System z (s390x) 64-bit systems. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fedora-16-Officially-Released-for-IBM-System-z-64-bit-241276.shtml | |
1324315469 | Red Hat has momentum into 2012, say partners | ZDNet | An Evercore survey of Red Hat partners—integrators, resellers and the like—point to continued strength for Red Hat. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/red-hat-has-momentum-into-2012-say-partners/65693 | ||
1324293589 | technology | Linux Kernel 3.2 RC6 Is Available for Testing - Softpedia | Linus Torvalds announced last evening, December 16th, that another Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux kernel 3.2 is available for download and testing. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Kernel-3-2-RC6-Is-Available-for-Testing-241334.shtml | |
1324293803 | technology | 'No Time to Explain' Season 2 Released for Linux ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Season 2 for fun Linux platform game No Time to Explain has just been released. The second part takes the crazy fast paced platforming action to new heights and is bigger than ever. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/12/no-time-to-explain-season-2-released.html | |
1324299752 | technology | Morning Ramblings: New GPS Thoughts | Ok so I figured I'd start out this morning with a quick commentary on the NEW GPS I just got for Christmas. Yeah I know it's isn't Christmas just yet. But, since we are going on a pretty LONG trip. The present was needed before we leave for our trip. Picked up good priced TomTom 335XL-T, works... | http://technojunkyard.net/2011/12/19/morning-ramblings-new-gps-thoughts/ | |
1324307341 | technology | DWP to trial open-source desktops | The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is to pilot a new computing scheme over the next 12 months.
As part of the government's plans to adopt open source technology, 1,000 desktops are to be installed in the department to replace the current set-up. The DWP currently uses computers running Windows XP, Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer 6. | http://www.bcs.org/content/conWebDoc/43098 | |
1324312650 | technology | Most Highly Recommended Books About Linux | For learning Linux, you'll need a deeper knowledge and understanding about the system and its functions. And what better way to learn Linux than by filling your shelf with some great books on the topic? In this article, we'll be listing some of the best books about the operating system. Not only are they helpful for Linux geeks and hackers, they're also a great starting point for anyone who's always wanted to learn Linux. So, if you're a desktop neophyte or a coding ninja, here are some of the most highly recommended books about Linux | http://www.junauza.com/2011/12/recommended-books-about-linux.html | |
1324315407 | technology | Mageia 2.0 alpha 2 released | The second of three planned alphas has been released, and includes updates to the GNOME and KDE desktops. The developers ask users to test hardware detection and the boot process, and filter out references to Mageia 1 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Mageia-2-0-alpha-2-released-1397713.html | |
1324315555 | technology | LXDE and Xfce – the other desktops | GNOME and KDE may be the high profile Linux desktop environments, but they are not to everybody's tastes. Richard Hillesley describes the different approaches taken by a couple of the more prominent alternatives | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/LXDE-and-Xfce-the-other-desktops-1392504.html | |
1324449796 | MIT launching certificate program based on OpenCourseWare, open source platform | MIT has announced a program that will allow its OpenCourseWare students to get certified as having mastered a subject. | http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2011/12/mit-launching-certificate-program-based-on-opencourseware-open-source-platform.ars | ||
1324336142 | technology | Inside Anti-SOPA Darrell Issa's Laboratory for Digital Democracy | Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, is quickly becoming known as the most outspoken proponent of a free and open Internet, and according to a new Fast Company profile , his tech-savvy could reshape how Congress writes laws. | http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/12/inside-anti-sopa-darrell-issas-laboratory-digital-democracy/46410/ | |
1324352229 | technology | 'Lite version' of Ubuntu takes Nook Tablet for a spin, ROM can't come soon enough (video) | We've heard the promises of bringing Ubuntu past its comfort zone and into the mobile space, but who wants to wait until 2014 when a | http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/lite-version-of-ubuntu-takes-nook-tablet-for-a-spin-rom-cant/ | |
1324447607 | Apache forges ahead with OpenOffice.org suite | Developer release planned; open source organization asserts trademark protection | http://www.infoworld.com/d/application-development/apache-forges-ahead-openofficeorg-suite-182193 | ||
1324397149 | technology | Patents on Software, Life, or Both | Techrights | The patent debate in the United States and a mention of NZ and Europe as well | http://techrights.org/2011/12/20/us-nz-and-europe/ | |
1324398653 | technology | More Trouble for FOSS and the Presence of Former Microsoft Managers (‘Inside’ FOSS Communities) | Techrights | Another roundup of dubious incursions inside the FOSS community/ies | http://techrights.org/2011/12/20/ms-fud-with-a-straight-face/ | |
1324399206 | technology | OSChoice Addresses Microsoft Bundling Against Choice | Techrights | Call for action against unfair competition at the OEM channel | http://techrights.org/2011/12/20/choice-and-unfair-competition/ | |
1324399873 | technology | Latest Examples of Patents Culture Takeover | Techrights | A set of news items about patents along with some commentary | http://techrights.org/2011/12/20/parasites-and-trolls/ | |
1324460621 | GitHub's Janky Goes Open Source | With little fanfare, GitHub has released Janky under the MIT license. Janky is a continuous integration (CI) server that runs on top of Jenkins and Hubot, designed to ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2011/12/githubs-janky-goes-open-source.php | ||
1324409805 | business | The Mozilla Blog: Mozilla and Google have finally reached a mutually benificial revenue share deal, that will last for the next three years. | News, notes and ramblings from the Mozilla project. | http://blog.mozilla.com/blog/2011/12/20/mozilla-and-google-sign-new-agreement-for-default-search-in-firefox/ | |
1324415296 | technology | Red Hat Grows Million-Dollar Linux Deals | Red Hat's Linux business continues to grow in the third quarter. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-news/red-hat-grows-million-dollar-linux-deals.html | |
1324415333 | technology | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8 Enters Testing | No, that's not a typo. Sure, Red Hat's flagship Linux is at the 6.2 version, but that doesn't mean development is over on the 5.x series. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-news/red-hat-enterprise-linux-5.8-enters-testing.html | |
1324417579 | technology | Mandriva Linux Chronicles: Pardus Wallpaper paradise | Anyways, the oxymoron at Wallmart made me remember that there is a nice place to get Pardus wallpapers. | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.com/2011/12/pardus-wallpaper-paradise.html | |
1324418002 | technology | Open source exceeds Munich's expectations | The German city of Munich has been very precise at bumping off Windows PCs to give its Linux operating system Lebensraum | http://news.techeye.net/software/open-source-exceeds-munichs-expectations | |
1324447445 | technology | Why The Linux Desktop Still Rocks | I needed that peace of mind that I never got with Windows, viruses always crashing my PC. I would have liked to get a Mac at some stage but the cost of it was a problem. Then I settled on Linux, and haven't looked back since. | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/159906/ | |
1324447810 | technology | Munich has Migrated the 9000th PC to GNU/Linux | The meaning is clear: the end is in sight. It has been a long haul but Munich will finally have a GNU/Linux system working for them instead of Munich working for M$. While there has been much cost and pain in the process, the future is forever and the benefits from switching to GNU/Linux, open standards and more efficient organization will continue to roll in. If there is one lesson learned from the process in Munich it is that the sooner migration is started the better. Otherwise, you’re just digging a deeper hole. While that other OS can form a basis for IT it is an unstable one designed t | http://mrpogson.com/2011/12/19/munich-has-migrated-the-9000th-pc-to-gnulinux/ | |
1324448090 | technology | Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet pushing Android/Linux tablet share to 40 percent, predicts IDC | Kindle Fire Nook Tablet pushing Android tablet share to 40 percent predicts IDC News Linux for Devices: Android tablet computers will grow from 32 percent global market share in the third quarter to an estimated 40.3 percent through the fourth quarter, reducing Apple's iPad share to 59 percent, projects IDC. The growth in Android tablets is due largely... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/IDC-third-quarter-2011-tablet-study/?kc=rss | |
1324448240 | technology | CentOS and Oracle release their Red Hat 6.2 clones | CentOS and Oracle release their Red Hat 6.2 clones News Linux for Devices: Only a week after releasing CentOS 6.1, the CentOS project finished up version 6.2 of its CentOS community version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), while Oracle launched Oracle Linux 6.2 -- a RHEL 6.2 clone that adds the company's Unbreakable... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/CentOS-62-Oracle-Linux-62-and-RHEL-58/?kc=rss | |
1324448383 | technology | Archos Honeycomb tablet to debut at under $200 | Archos announced a seven-inch Android 3.2... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Archos-70b/?kc=rss | |
1324448541 | technology | [Phoronix] Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris i7-3960X Scaling Performance | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_3960x_scaling&num=1 | |
1324449438 | technology | Linpus Lite 1.6 desktop edition screenshot preview | Linpus Technologies, Inc., a Linux software solutions provider with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, today announced that the latest edition of the desktop edition of Linpus Lite is now available for download. The last edition of Linpus Lite that was reviewed on this website, was Linpus Lite 1.4, and that was in September 2010 (see Linpus [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/12/19/linpus-lite-1-6-desktop-edition-screenshot-preview/ | |
1324449548 | technology | The Linux Setup - Jonathan Roberts, TuxRadar Podcast - My Linux Rig | One of my favorite podcasts, Linux or otherwise, is TuxRadar, which is produced by the editorial team of Linux Format magazine, an English... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/14400688431/the-linux-setup-jonathan-roberts-tuxradar-podcast | |
1324450064 | technology | Download Firefox 9.0 Final for Linux | There's no official announcement yet, but the binary and source archives of the final version of Mozilla Firefox 9.0 were made available for download on the official FTP site of the Mozilla company. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Firefox-9-0-Final-for-Linux-241727.shtml | |
1324450161 | technology | Mint Cocktail: Mojito or Molotov - Linux notes from DarkDuck | Unlike Ubuntu, Linux Mint does not keep the size of their distribution's ISO image to 700 MB. The latest release "weighs" about 1Gb. It is larger than a CD, so you need either a DVD-R(W) or a USB stick to get this operating system booted or installed. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/12/mint-cocktail-mojito-or-molotov.html | |
1324450574 | technology | Apache says OpenOffice 3.4 planned for early 2012 | The Foundation says the project is making good progress and wants to be a neutral venue for collaboration. But it also reminds the community that it does value its trademarks and has not authorised third parties to use those marks for fund raising | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Apache-says-OpenOffice-3-4-planned-for-early-2012-1398737.html | |
1324450745 | technology | Cricket unveils contract-free, four-inch Huawei Mercury | Cricket unveils contractfree fourinch Huawei Mercury News Linux for Devices: Cricket Communications announced its most powerful Android smartphone, a four-inch Android 2.3 handset with a 1.4GHz processor and an eight-megapixel camera. | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Huawei-Mercury-debuts/?kc=rss | |
1324452729 | technology | Open Source receives official support in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Several Brazilian government entities heavily involved with IT had already signed the "Brasilia Protocol" in 2008, a mutual commitment to Open Data Formats. Similarly, many government sectors were already implementing changes towards open source internally. This new Law formalizes this commitment and extends it to the whole of the public administration in the State of Rio de Janeiro. | http://www.opensource.org/node/593 | |
1324453105 | technology | Is Google prepping a Nexus tablet?AndroidGuys | Might Google be preparing to enter the Android tablet game with an officially-backed tablet much like the Nexus handset series? Depending on how much you read into the context and translation of the following, the answer is yes. According to Google's own Eric Schmidt, the company plans to rally behind a top-notch tablet. | http://www.androidguys.com/2011/12/19/is-google-prepping-a-nexus-tablet/ | |
1324456269 | technology | Twitter Buys Crypto Tech, Then Open-Sources It | TechPresident | Twitter has released the source code to TextSecure, the encrypted SMS messaging application created by Whisper Systems, which it acquired earlier this year, and promises more releases to come. | http://techpresident.com/news/21537/twitter-buys-crypto-tech-then-open-sources-it | |
1324458931 | technology | Firefox 9.0 Download Released; From 3.6 to 9.0 in 2011 | Can you believe that we entered summer with only Firefox version 4.0, and now we\'re going to close out the year with version 9.0? Firefox is definitely eating its Wheaties.Here are the changes for Firefox 9.0:Added Type Inference, significantly... | http://www.tomshardware.com/news/mozilla-firefox-9.0-download-update,14328.html#xtor=RSS-993 | |
1324460110 | technology | Amarok 2.5 adds GPodder support | The new version of the open source media player features GPodder.net support, improvements to playlists and new USB mass storage support | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Amarok-2-5-adds-GPodder-support-1398475.html | |
1324460453 | technology | Red Hat CEO Explains Open Source Success | CEO Jim Whitehurst explains Tuesday what makes Red Hat so successful in open source software. | http://www.thestreet.com/story/11351697/1/red-hat-ceo-explains-open-source-success.html | |
1324463254 | technology | Download - Office - Sugar Plotter Activity for Linux | Plot equations by entering them in a bar, and see them plotted | http://www.freeware-files.com/index.php/free-software-download/viewdownload/417-office/1212-sugar-plotter-activity.html | |
1324478580 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in Linux 3.2 (Part 5) - Drivers | Kernel version 3.2, expected around New Year, improves support for multitouch touchpads. It also enhances support for modern NVIDIA graphics chips and offers a range of new and improved drivers for DVB hardware. | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-2-Part-5-Drivers-1396159.html | |
1324484659 | technology | The Old Novell Sheds Light on Microsoft Abuses | Techrights | The Novell vs. Microsoft case in a nutshell | http://techrights.org/2011/12/21/novell-case-in-a-nutshell/ | |
1324484716 | technology | From SUSE and Novell Straight to Fog Computing | Techrights | Products that are 'cloud' based take priority in Novell and SUSE circles | http://techrights.org/2011/12/21/cloudy-after-novell-dies/ | |
1324484779 | technology | Latest Patent Attacks on Linux/Android and Why They Matter | Techrights | Updates on the Oracle, BT, and Apple actions against Android | http://techrights.org/2011/12/21/swpats-actions-against-android/ | |
1324494742 | Brazilan State Mandates Preference To ODF | Muktware | The government of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest state in Brazil, passed a new law which mandates public entities and companies in Rio de Janeiro to give preference to open document formats, in particular ODF. The publication of Law #5978/2011 was celebrated in an official event with representatives from the government, several state companies, and the FLOSS community. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3126/brazilan-state-mandates-preference-odf | ||
1324511217 | technology | Intel shows Medfield-based Android phone and tablet prototypes - News - Linux for Devices | Intel shows Medfieldbased Android phone and tablet prototypes News Linux for Devices: Intel has demonstrated smartphone and tablet reference designs equipped with its upcoming, low power | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Intel-demos-Medfield-prototypes-on-Android/?kc=rss | |
1324567248 | [Phoronix] CoreBreach On Linux Is Ready, May Go Open-Source | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAzMTg | ||
1324553194 | business | CentOS 6.2 Already? - InternetNews. | From the Open Source Project That Could files | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/centos-6-2-already.html | |
1324577678 | technology | Ready for a New Linux Desktop? Meet Mint's 'Cinnamon' | A fork of the GNOME 3 shell, this new software aims to add another intermediate option between GNOME 2 and GNOME 3. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/246881/ready_for_a_new_linux_desktop_meet_mints_cinnamon.html | |
1324603019 | technology | LXer: Why Linux Desktop Makes Total Sense | Unity is more natural and user friendly to me than anything else..finally. I have not booted windows for 4 months. This is not one of those hate article or Windows vs Linux article, so if you have such intentions please feel free to escape this article presently. | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/159942/index.html | |
1324634712 | Why Firefox 9 Isn't in Red Hat Enterprise Linux - InternetNews. | From the 'Rapid Releases Aren't Good For Everyone' files: | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/why-firefox-9-isnt-in-red-hat-enterprise-linux.html | ||
1324633317 | technology | The PCLinuxOS Magazine: Scribus Special Edition | PCLinuxOS Online MAgazine | http://pclosmag.com/index.php/component/content/article/29-the-cms/94-the-pclinuxos-magazine-scribus-special-edition | |
1324633649 | technology | Geek-in-Pink: When I installed Mandrake on my computer, my boyfriend was not happy at all. | There are different people. There are different Linux users. Generally, you can split all people in the world into two categories: men and women. But should we split Linux world by gender? Some people still believe we should. Many others think we shouldn't. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/12/geek-in-pink-when-i-installed-mandrake.html | |
1324634428 | technology | KDE SC 4.8 Release Candidate Is Ready for Testing | Just in time for Christmas, the KDE development team proudly unleashed a minutes ago, December 22nd, the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming and highly anticipated KDE Software Compilation 4.8 environment. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/KDE-SC-4-8-Release-Candidate-Is-Ready-for-Testing-242533.shtml | |
1324634626 | technology | Ubuntu To Run In Cars | It competes with Microsoft's own offering in the car system. Linux is already quite strong in the embedded spcae, which is the same category car infotainment aka In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) falls in. | http://www.muktware.com/bitsnbytes/3132/ubuntu-run-cars | |
1324637669 | technology | Thunderbird 9.0 Arrives, Via Mozilla's Rapid Release Cycle | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/thunderbird-9-0-arrives-via-mozillas-rapid-release-cycle | |
1324638774 | technology | Linaro brings Ice Cream Sandwich & Oneiric Ocelot together on ARM boards | Open-source software engineering group Linaro has pushed out a build of Android Ice Cream Sandwich for low-cost development boards from Samsung and ST-Ericsson. The build supports hardware acceleration for Systems on a Chip utililzing ARM's Mali-400 graphics processor. | http://betanews.com/2011/12/22/linaro-brings-ice-cream-sandwich-oneiric-ocelot-together-on-arm-boards/ | |
1324638819 | technology | Techrights Interview With Jim Whitehurst, Red Hat’s President and CEO | A short interview with Jim Whitehurst, who spoke to us about Red Hat's performance | http://techrights.org/2011/12/22/jim-whitehurst-q-and-a/ | |
1324638898 | technology | Ubuntu 11.10: Unity comes of age | Has Canonical's controversial new desktop interface improved enough to not only be an amiable desktop for Ubuntu, but to fend off the competition from Windows 8? | http://apcmag.com/ubuntu-1110-unity-comes-of-age.htm | |
1324640662 | technology | Govt CIO acts on open source omission | Parliamentary Services adjusts tender to consider open source options. | http://www.itnews.com.au/News/285207,govt-cio-acts-on-open-source-omission.aspx | |
1324640698 | technology | UK Government Open Standards: The Great Betrayal of 2012 | Back in February of this year, I wrote about PPN 3/11, a Cabinet Office “Procurement Policy Note - Use of Open Standards when specifying ICT requirements” [.pdf], which contained the following excellent definition of open standards: result from and are... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2011/12/uk-government-open-standards-the-great-betrayal-of-2012/index.htm | |
1324642000 | technology | Daiwa selects Red Hat Enterprise Linux as Core Banking Platform | Japan-based Daiwa Securities' internet bank, Daiwa Next Bank has selected Red Hat Enterprise Linux as its enterprise operating system for its core ban | http://bankingtechnology.banking-business-review.com/news/daiwa-selects-red-hat-enterprise-linux-as-core-banking-platform-211211 | |
1324666140 | technology | Ubuntu 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot' Will Power New PC Line | Hardware maker CTL kicks off its new Ubuntu family with a 14.1-inch notebook that's available now. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/246944/ubuntu_1110_oneiric_ocelot_will_power_new_pc_line.html | |
1324669544 | technology | Groklaw: No Settlement Talks in Novell vs. Microsoft Case | Techrights | The WordPerfect case with its imminent future is reported to have approached settlement, but experts beg to differ | http://techrights.org/2011/12/23/settlement-and/ | |
1324669946 | technology | Trouble With SysVInit in OpenSUSE | Techrights | An article of interest from Phoronix | http://techrights.org/2011/12/23/sysvinit-in-opensuse/ | |
1324670977 | technology | Update on Software Patenting in Australia and New Zealand | Techrights | Bits of important news from Australia and New Zealand, less so from Europe | http://techrights.org/2011/12/23/australia-and-new-zealand-roundup/ | |
1324672616 | technology | Microsoft’s Attack on Linux in the Courtroom | Techrights | A quick overview encompassing Microsoft's latest actions against Linux, using software patents and Linux-taxing minions like Tuxera | http://techrights.org/2011/12/23/linux-taxing-microsoft-minions/ | |
1324673946 | technology | Microsoft Stacked Patent Panels, Front Groups for Patents, and Proxy Patent Trolls | | A roundup of Microsoft patent lobbying and aggression that go on mostly unnoticed | http://techrights.org/2011/12/23/nefarious-patent-war/ | |
1324674414 | technology | Boycott GoDaddy | Techrights | Despite an attempt to respond to public backlash, GoDaddy is an enemy of your Internet freedom | http://techrights.org/2011/12/23/boycott-godaddy/ | |
1324676988 | technology | Apple Does Malicious Stuff With Patents as More Courts Sidle With Linux/Android | A roundup of news about Apple's patent wars (against everyone) and a bit of good news, arriving just before Christmas | http://techrights.org/2011/12/23/apple-patent-wars-fail/ | |
1324685665 | technology | Open source: Pretty much right on track | With the close of the old year, and the advent of the new, it's very easy to sit back and start reflecting on where open source has been and where it's going. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/235433/open-source-pretty-much-right-track | |
1324685695 | technology | Linux-based Magneti Marelli telematics system | Magneti Marelli has demonstrated a Linux-based prototype of what it claims is the first open-source infotainment system. related to Components, Technology/R&D, Magneti Marelli, BMW, PSA, Peugeot, Citroen | http://www.just-auto.com/news/magneti-marelli-system-will-connect-cars-to-the-cloud_id118513.aspx | |
1324685734 | technology | Raspberry Pi £16 computer project nears lift-off | The Raspberry Pi project, which aims to sell tiny £16 Linux-based computers to help kids learn about real computing in schools, has said it is now testing beta versions of the device. | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/communication-breakdown-10000030/raspberry-pi-16-computer-project-nears-lift-off-10025083/ | |
1324685762 | technology | Canonical Focuses on Multi-Monitor Support In Ubuntu | Canonical's design team is focused on improving the multi-monitor experience in Ubuntu -- hopefully making it at least as good as it was back in GNOME 2. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2011/12/23/canonical-focuses-on-multi-monitor-support-in-ubuntu/ | |
1324860516 | technology | Android Approved By Pentagon For DoD Usage, Major Setback For iPhone | http://www.muktware.com/news/3145/android-approved-pentagon-dod-usage-major-setback-iphone | ||
1324892832 | technology | Inquirer Poll: Readers Oppose Patents | Techrights | A British news site, The Inquirer, asks its readers for their opinion on patents | http://techrights.org/2011/12/26/inquirer-poll-on-swpats/ | |
1324892890 | technology | Microsoft May Soon Drop to Fourth Position Among Tech Companies | Techrights | The relative value of Microsoft is diminished as new technology companies rise at its expense | http://techrights.org/2011/12/26/value-of-microsoft/ | |
1324892912 | technology | Microsoft’s Legal War on Android (and the Role of Novell Patents) | Techrights | few items of interest covering the legal situation Android is in and what led to it | http://techrights.org/2011/12/26/bloomberg-and-microsoft/ | |
1324893612 | technology | New Zealand Computer Society Still Battles Against Software Patents | Techrights | The New Zealand Computer Society, along with other groups, defends against invasion through the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) | http://techrights.org/2011/12/26/trans-pacific-partnership-and-swpats/ | |
1324894214 | technology | USPTO: Not a Joke, But Sure Looks Like One | Techrights | Criticism of the USPTO in light of new examples of patents | http://techrights.org/2011/12/26/uspto-fail-2011/ | |
1324894854 | technology | Bench PR Contracted to Work on Perception of SUSE | Techrights | The industry of spin and lies is assigned the task of working on SUSE's image | http://techrights.org/2011/12/26/bench-pr-to-work-on-suse/ | |
1324896258 | technology | Microsoft and Nokia Caught AstroTurfing, Abusing/Attacking Genuine Posters | Techrights | Aggressive AstroTurfing from Microsoft and its new department for mobile PR | http://techrights.org/2011/12/26/microsoft-and-nokia-astroturf/ | |
1324988456 | Android Is Finally Coming Back to Linux Kernel - Softpedia | Android Is Finally Coming Back to Linux Kernel | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Android-Is-Finally-Coming-Back-to-Linux-Kernel-242871.shtml | ||
1324916274 | technology | Ubuntu Powered Display Spotted at a Gas Pump in Colorado | We have written a number of times Linux being spotted in public. Besides powering displays in Best Buy and HMV Stores in UK, Ubuntu has just been spotted at one of the gas stations in Colorado. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/12/ubuntu-powered-display-spotted-at-gas.html | |
1325150074 | [Phoronix] GNOME 3.3.3 Heats Things Up For GNOME 3.4 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAzNDI | ||
1324980668 | $25 Linux PC 'Raspberry Pi' to Go in Production Early Next Year ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Much awaited credit card size $25 computer Raspberry Pi is about to go in production early next year. First run beta devices are currently being tested. If all goes well, you will be able to purchase it in January. Raspberry Pi can plug into your TV and a keyboard. It can be used for many of the things your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. The device will come with an ARM processor, a USB hub, an HDMI out, a 3.5mm jack and will support Linux out of the box. Debian, Fedora and ArchLinux will be supported from the start and more distributions will be added later on. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/12/25-linux-pc-raspberry-pi-to-go-in.html | ||
1324977548 | technology | SCO’s Front Page Advertises Microsoft Product | Techrights | SCO's gift to Microsoft or simply an innocent coincidence | http://techrights.org/2011/12/27/sco-homage-to-microsoft/ | |
1324979770 | technology | Update on OpenSUSE: Novell/Microsoft Incubator for Free Labour | Techrights | Some bits and pieces about OpenSUSE, which paints as community and open a rather proprietary product (SLE*) with Microsoft patent tax | http://techrights.org/2011/12/27/incubator-update/ | |
1324979897 | technology | The Exodus of Novell Executives and Life After Novell | Techrights | What Novell's heads, including the CEO, are up to after the group disbanded | http://techrights.org/2011/12/27/novell-heads-move-on/ | |
1324981653 | science | Bill Gates Labelled “Public Health Dictator” | Techrights | Criticisms of monopolisation in the medical field and another appointment from a drug company, consisting and reinforcing yet another conflict of interest | http://techrights.org/2011/12/27/public-health-dictator-remark/ | |
1324982997 | world_news | Increasing Number of Complaints About Increasing Number of Gates-funded AstroTurf Groups | A somewhat belated roundup of reports about what Bill Gates is doing to privatise (and perhaps monopolise) US education | http://techrights.org/2011/12/27/us-education-under-warfare/ | |
1324984777 | technology | Techrights Recommends An Apple Boycott | walterbyrd writes with a quote from an article at Techrights: "Given the latest actions from Apple we cannot help recommending that people buy nothing from Apple. Boycott the company for being a threat to the IT landscape and also to common sense."
More from the article: "...Apple has been working ... | http://apple.slashdot.org/story/11/12/27/0216217/techrights-recommends-an-apple-boycott | |
1324987175 | technology | How to migrate Thunderbird profile » INFORBIRO - Information technology and marketing | Detail instructions how to migrate Thunderbird profile from Windows 7 to Linux Ubuntu 11.10 by MitraX (www.inforbiro.com) | http://www.inforbiro.com/blog-eng/how-to-migrate-thunderbird-profile | |
1324988606 | technology | Wargus - Open-Source Warcraft II On Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAzMzk | |
1324992305 | technology | “$100 ICS Tablet” Novo7 is available for pre-order… for $120 | Android Community | More than a few people got excited at the prospect of a $100 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet when a no-name manufacturer sprang out of China marketing the Novo7... | http://androidcommunity.com/100-ics-tablet-novo7-is-available-for-pre-order-for-120-20111222/ | |
1325061727 | Hacker builds allegedly pointless data network out of Lego train set | How can we appreciate bullet-quick SSDs and fiber networks without pausing -- at the year's end -- to appreciate where it all came from? We | http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/hacker-builds-allegedly-pointless-data-network-out-of-lego-train/ | ||
1325017778 | technology | Linpus Lite Desktop 1.6 review | Linpus Lite is a Linux distribution published by Linpus Technologies, Inc., a Linux software solutions provider based in Taiwan. Linpus Lite Desktop is, as the name suggests, the version designed for traditional desktop computing. Aside from that, the company also publishes other editions (for example, Linpus Lite Android Edition and Linpus Lite PCTV), but those [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/12/26/linpus-lite-desktop-1-6-review/ | |
1325019603 | technology | Sony Tablet S To Get Android 4.0 | Muktware | Sony has finally given some indications of upgrading their Sony Tablet S to the version 4.0 of Android. Sony has not made any official statement, but a forum moderator did reply to a thread stating that the company is looking into ICS. He also said that there is no commitment at this moment. This language is vague but typical and safer for the thread moderator. | http://www.muktware.com/bitsnbytes/3146/sony-tablet-s-get-android-40 | |
1325052377 | technology | Software Patents: How Europe Lost Its Sovereignty | Techrights | The first part of a series about the unitary patent and its attempted last-minute passage | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/last-minute-passage-swpats/ | |
1325054892 | technology | EPO and Other Lawyers-dominated Circles Push for Software Patenting | Techrights | A look at support for software patents in Europe and where this is coming from | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/support-for-software-patents-in-europe/ | |
1325054929 | technology | European Commission Betrays the European Public With Stance on OOXML and Unitary Patent | New examples of the Commission serving as guardian of corporations, not the public | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/commission-on-ooxml-and-swpats/ | |
1325057904 | technology | Unitary Patent is Not a Done Deal | Techrights | Response to erroneous claims that the back door to software patents has been successfully set up | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/erroneous-claims-about-unitary-patent/ | |
1325058799 | technology | Commissioner Barnier: Enemy of European Development | Techrights | Naming the leading culprit among European politicians that let Europe be contaminated by foreign monopolies | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/barnier-for-foreign-monopolies/ | |
1325063590 | Meizu planning to launch quad-core MX in 2012?AndroidGuys | According to Chinese blog Techorz, Meizu is readying a killer Android device for the new year. Not much is known, but the device, which is being referred to as the Meizu MX, is said to be packing a Samsung Exynos 4210 quad-core processor and Ice Cream Sandwich. This is reportedly coming straight from J. Wong, [...] Meizu planning to launch quad-core MX in 2012? originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners | http://www.androidguys.com/2011/12/27/meizu-planning-to-launch-quad-core-mx-in-2012/ | ||
1325061706 | technology | Ubuntu 11.10: Oneiric Ocelot and the cloud | There's a lot of new features in the latest iteration of Ubuntu. Today we take a look at the new Software Centre, OneConf and Ubuntu One. | http://apcmag.com/ubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot-and-the-cloud.htm | |
1325062556 | technology | CTL launches MB40U Ubuntu powered notebook - CIOL News Reports | MB40U is designed to give the user a notebook that is as powerful as it is functional while offering the flexibility and freedom inherent with Ubuntu 11.10 | http://www.ciol.com/Developer/Open-Source/News-Reports/CTL-launches-MB40U-Ubuntu-powered-notebook/158255/0/ | |
1325062688 | technology | Steinberg pushes free digital college textbooks for California | Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg wants to create a digital library of free course materials for California college students. | http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/27/4146712/steinberg-pushes-free-digital.html | |
1325068179 | technology | KDE SC 4.8 – Is KDE In A Permanent Feature Freeze? | On 22 December, KDE unleashed its first release candidate of the next major iteration of the 4.x series on an unsuspecting pre-Christmas world. KDE 4.8 is a | http://everydaylht.com/2011/12/27/kde-sc-4-8-is-kde-in-a-permanent-feature-freeze/ | |
1325090256 | The Army goes Android | ZDNet | As does the Air Force, Marines, and Navy–but only with Android 2.2 and only on a handful of Dell devices. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/the-army-goes-android/10061 | ||
1325089607 | technology | Interview with Jim Zemlin, Linux Foundation | The Linux Foundation was set up in 2007, and initially occupied a rather marginal position in the open source ecosystem. That's changed more recently, and the Linux Foundation has become one of the most important forces defending and promoting Linux and associated free software. The person largely behind that transformation, and a well-known voice in his own right, is Jim Zemlin. During LinuxCon Europe, which took place in Prague at the end of October, I was able to interview Zemlin at some length about his own career and the larger open source world (disclosure: the Linux Foundation paid for | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2011/12/interview-with-jim-zemlin-executive-director-linux-foundation/index.htm | |
1325104614 | politics | Bill Gates Keeps Getting Richer and Gaining More Lobbying Power | Techrights | A roundup of Gates stories and what they teach us about the Gates Foundation | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/gates-foundation-lesson/ | |
1325105939 | technology | Attachmate Hardly Embraces Novell’s Products | Techrights | Based on news we can find, Attachmate is doing just about nothing with Novell's portfolio | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/attachmate-in-news/ | |
1325107045 | technology | Cablegate Comes Back to Techrights | Techrights | Cablegate returns to Techrights in the interest of spreading the truth | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/cablegate-returns/ | |
1325108434 | technology | Google Patents, Attacks on Android, and Calls for Apple and Microsoft Boycotts | Techrights | The attacks on Android fuel a debate about the role of patents and also suggest that the USPTO fails to fulfil its role | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/attacks-on-android/ | |
1325109311 | science | USPTO Ridiculed | Techrights | New posts about the US patent system, including examples of very bizarre patents | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/uspto-ridiculed/ | |
1325109360 | technology | Techrights group calls for Apple boycott | An anti-patent campaigning group has called for a boycott of Apple products in a bid to get Cupertino to drop its lawsuit strategy against Linux and Android. | http://news.techeye.net/software/techrights-group-calls-for-apple-boycott | |
1325110191 | technology | Clonezilla: A Drive-Duping Monster With a Fearsome Face | Backing up data and restoring a crashed computer are two of those "I wish I hadda" moments in the life of every computer user. When you maintain a collection of computers for your job or organization, those tasks can be critical. One of the fastest and most reliable ways to restore an afflicted computer is to copy its previously saved image onto the hard drive. | http://www.technewsworld.com/story/74056.html | |
1325110304 | technology | Linux Gains Respect from Enterprise | Linux Gains Respect from Enterprise,Linux adoption rates in the enterprise,Clear advantages on usability and TCO related benefits | http://www.itvarnews.net/news/13793/linux-gains-respect-from-enterprise.html | |
1325110343 | technology | Review: Chakra 2011.12 "Edn" | There's a new build of Chakra out, and I have some free time to check it out, so I'm doing so now. The other reason why I want to try it now is because a member of my family was raving about KDE in Fedora, so I figured it would be worth my time to dig deeper and see if I can massage KDE into becoming something that I could really like and use regularly. I'll spare any introductions because I've reviewed Chakra enough times already, so I'll skip to the main part of it. | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-chakra-201112-edn.html | |
1325110561 | technology | Refactored Tiny Core Linux 4.2 released | The ultracompact Linux distribution which can deliver a GUI desktop in only 12 MB, has been updated and refactored into a Core foundation, Tiny Core desktop and CorePlus with multiple window managers and extra packages | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Refactored-Tiny-Core-Linux-4-2-released-1401639.html | |
1325116175 | technology | Cablegate: US Government Implies Proprietary Software Leaves Digital Footprint | Techrights | Cable from Burma shows American diplomats who would also like to assist in distributing USB sticks Internews has developed, which allow the activists to utilize open source software | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/digital-footprint-cable/ | |
1325116771 | technology | Cablegate: US Government Talks About Providing Free Software that Helps Chinese Netizens Overcome Filters | A look at Free software in China based on cables that Wikileaks released about a year ago to selected journalists | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/china-foss/ | |
1325117807 | technology | Indian Ambassador Criticises UNESCO for Signing a Software Agreement With Microsoft | A cable from 5 years ago shows that UNESCO deals we often criticise meet opposition behinds the scenes too | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/opposition-in-unesco/ | |
1325118762 | technology | Cablegate: Apple Attacks French Copyright Law to Induce Various Restrictions (Including DRM) | Bad Apple is doing bad things in HADOPI land using blackmail (allegedly claiming it it would pull its business out of France unless its demands were met) | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/apple-on-copyright/ | |
1325119596 | technology | Cablegate: Brazil Advocates, Praises “the Usefulness of Free, Open Source Software” | Some interesting words from Brazil (source: CSTD Paris panel meeting on WSIS) | http://techrights.org/2011/12/28/brazil-on-foss/ | |
1325148938 | technology | Open Source Licensing Defuses Copyright Law's Threat to Medicine | Enforcing copyright law could potentially interfere with patient care, stifle innovation and discourage research, but using open source licensing instead can prevent the problem, according to a physician – who practices both at the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Medical Center – and a legal scholar at the UC Hastings College of Law. | http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2011/12/11231/open-source-licensing-defuses-copyright-laws-threat-medicine | |
1325148966 | technology | Ada Initiative adviser deserts group | An adviser of a non-profit group that aims to increase the participation of women in free and open source software and culture has quit, describing the group as having achieved little since it was set up, despite spending nearly $US100,000. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/51978-ada-initiative-adviser-deserts-group | |
1325150161 | technology | How to Get a Dock-Like Taskbar in KDE with Icon Tasks | The Icon Tasks widget is a robust plasma widget that includes support for task-oriented launchers and even the Ubuntu Unity API. | http://maketecheasier.com/get-dock-like-taskbar-in-kde/2011/12/28 | |
1325150474 | technology | TechRadar: 13 weird and wonderful niche Linux distros | The best, oddest and most useful distributions that Linux has to offer, and why on Earth you'd want to use them. | http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/13-weird-and-wonderful-niche-linux-distros-1046624 | |
1325150656 | technology | And the best distro of 2011 is ... | Article reviewing the best Linux distribution of 2011, with focus on aesthetics, ease of use, stability, and long-term support | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/best-distro-2011.html | |
1325155737 | technology | Cablegate: State Governments in India Prefer Open Source Code | Techrights | A diplomatic cable about IBM, Linux and Free/open source software | http://techrights.org/2011/12/29/diplomatic-cable-re-ibm/ | |
1325157008 | technology | Cablegate: With Microsoft Front Group Taking on Indonesia, a Call for Open Source Software Adoption | Cables shed light on how Hollywood and a Microsoft front group pressured Indonesian authorities, which had also proposed moving to Free/open source software | http://techrights.org/2011/12/29/hollywood-and-a-microsoft-front/ | |
1325158580 | technology | Cablegate: Microsoft Attacks Free/Open Source Software in Indonesian Government With ‘Piracy’ | The abusive monopolist is caught trying to (and perhaps succeeding in) sabotage, using piracy for propaganda and blackmail | http://techrights.org/2011/12/29/microsoft-vs-indonesian-freedom/ | |
1325159386 | technology | Cablegate: Examples of Indonesia Developing Free/Open Source Software | Techrights | Two cables showing the use of Free software in Indonesia in order to reduce dependence on proprietary systems. | http://techrights.org/2011/12/29/dependence-on-proprietary-systems/ | |
1325162410 | science | Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert Explain Why the Gates Foundation Does Bad Work | Techrights | Russia Today explains the Gates Foundation | http://techrights.org/2011/12/29/russia-today-on-gates-foundation/ | |
1325163486 | technology | Cablegate: Iraq Rebuilt With Free/Open Source Software | Techrights | Folks from MIT (home of the FSF/GNU) were said to be using open-source software for an Intranet would rely on radio and satellite data links to avoid dependence on Iraq's telecom system and more | http://techrights.org/2011/12/29/italy-cable/ | |
1325174178 | technology | HTC unlocks Androids; even from AT&T and Verizon | Delivering on a promise, HTC is offering a software tool to unlock its Android devices that launched after September 2011, allowing users to install custom software. The supported phone list doesn't include AT&T or Verizon models, but the tool is working on some from these carriers. | http://gigaom.com/mobile/htc-unlocks-androids-even-from-att-and-verizon/ | |
1325180884 | technology | The Coming War on General Purpose Computation | The last 20 years of Internet policy have been dominated by the copyright war, but the war turns out only to have been a skirmish. The coming century will be dominated by war against the general purpose computer, and the stakes are the freedom, fortune and privacy of the entire human race. | http://boingboing.net/2011/12/27/the-coming-war-on-general-purp.html | |
1325184867 | technology | The Top Five Linux Stories of 2011 | ZDNet | 2011 was a big year for Linux, but then what year isn’t a big one for Linux these days? | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/the-top-five-linux-stories-of-2011/10067 | |
1325185684 | technology | Android phone activations soar over Christmas weekend | 3.7 million new devices were activated, which more than doubles Android's current average rate of daily activations. | http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/android-phone-activations-soar-over-christmas-weekend/2011/12/28/gIQAoPMgMP_story.html | |
1325192942 | technology | Pinoy Linux flavor stirs ripple in OS community | The latest version of a locally developed operating system made the country proud early this month when the Linux-based software made a good impression among enthusiasts of the open source community. | http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/243038/scitech/technology/pinoy-linux-flavor-stirs-ripple-in-os-community | |
1325195370 | technology | Android for Dummies: Make your own build of CyanogenMod | Lithid, a dev from XDA, has created a simple Bash wrapper tool to allow novice Android developers to make small changes and compile the popular CyanogenMod ROM. | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/110949-android-for-dummies-make-your-own-build-of-cyanogenmod | |
1325202026 | technology | Red Hat's (RHT) Jim Whitehurst Says Cloud Computing Aids Companies But May Slow Job Growth - Investors.com | Red Hat CEO sees cloud computing continuing to rapidly rise, but says the productivity and efficiency gains tech provides can slow hiring and job growth. Jim Whitehurst Red Hat Inc. CEO | http://news.investors.com/Article/596214/201112291749/red-hat-ceo-talks-clouds-and-jobs.htm | |
1325265859 | technology | Cablegate: UNESCO Was Pro-Free Software Before Gates and Microsoft Intervention | Techrights | Interesting cable from Tripoli and its items regarding software | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/tripoli-on-unesco/ | |
1325267889 | technology | Cablegate: Business Software Alliance (BSA) Pretends to Speak for Open Source -| Techrights | In Malaysia, the 'IP' propaganda runs rampant -- a lot more rampant than actual 'piracy' and a cable shows how it's done | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/malaysia-propaganda/ | |
1325268746 | technology | Cablegate: Peru’s Migration to Free/Open Source Software | Techrights | 3 cables from Peru where Free/open source gets mentioned, especially in relation to government policy | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/peru-and-foss-cables/ | |
1325270513 | technology | Cablegate: Microsoft’s Friends at Frost and Sullivan Bash South Africa’s Migration to FOSS | More cables from South Africa and new information that they provide | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/cables-from-south-africa/ | |
1325272306 | technology | Cablegate: BSA Smears Sri Lanka’s Government for Moving to Free/Open Source Software | US diplomatic cables from Sri Lanka reveal interesting stories about the small country's flirtations with freedom-respecting software | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/ibm-and-bsa-in-sri-lanka/ | |
1325278462 | technology | IT experts urge worldwide governments to promote use of free software - The Economic Times | International IT experts have urged governments worldwide to promote the use of open source software as a cost-effective option. | http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/it-experts-urge-worldwide-governments-to-promote-use-of-free-software/articleshow/11303935.cms | |
1325279905 | technology | Xubuntu 11.10 with Xfce4 Desktop — Low Cost Computing | I wasn’t really planning on installing Xubuntu, but it was the only Live/Install edition with the Xfce desktop that would install on an external USB drive from a USB stick, and that supported the Broadcom Wireless driver required by my HP mini netbook. The Xfce desktop is an alternative for those with older computers with minimal memory and older graphic cards. | http://www.bargincomputing.com/2011/12/xubuntu-11-10-with-xfce4-desktop/ | |
1325279931 | technology | Lubuntu is a Nice Clean Desktop — Low Cost Computing | I wasn’t really planning on installing Xubuntu, but it was the only Live/Install edition with the Xfce desktop that would install on an external USB drive from a USB stick, and that supported the Broadcom Wireless driver required by my HP mini netbook. The Xfce desktop is an alternative for those with older computers with minimal memory and older graphic cards. | http://www.bargincomputing.com/2011/12/lubuntu-is-a-nice-clean-desktop/ | |
1325280055 | technology | Chakra and Pinguy OS find spots in the top 25 fastest growing projects | Ubuntu Manual | GNU/Linux distros Chakra and Pinguy feature in the Top 25 fastest growing projects compiled by SourceForge.So find out who else features in the list... | http://ubuntumanual.org/posts/514/chakra-and-pinguy-os-find-spots-in-the-top-25-fastest-growing-projects | |
1325280099 | technology | TechSource’s Top 10 Linux Distributions of 2011 | TechSource | Tips, News, Tutorials, Reviews about Linux, Open Source Software, Ubuntu, Google, Chrome, Android, Apple, Programming, Gadgets, and all things tech. | http://www.junauza.com/2011/12/top-10-linux-distributions-of-2011.html | |
1325280375 | technology | Cuba: Progress with GNU/Linux | # 2009-02-24 20% of PCs run GNU/Linux – Goal is 50% within 5 years | http://mrpogson.com/2011/12/30/cuba-progress-with-gnulinux/ | |
1325280619 | technology | Ubuntu Razor-qt Remix Screenshot Tour | Softpedia announced yesterday, December 28th, the immediate availability for download of a new Ubuntu Remix, this time featuring the next-gen, super-fast, simplistic Razor-qt desktop environment. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-Razor-qt-Remix-Screenshot-Tour-243643.shtml | |
1325281134 | technology | Austrumi 2.4.5: Small and Mighty | The Austrumi team released a new version of their operating system recently, on the 30th of September, 2011. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/12/austrumi-245-small-and-mighty.html | |
1325283357 | technology | India To Become Android Super Hub? | Muktware | Chennai, the capital of south Indian state Tamil Nadu, is known as an electronic manufacturing hub with multinational corporations setting up Electronics/Hardware manufacturing plants in the region, especially in the Sriperumbudur electronics SEZ. The city is also home to many IT companies is fast becoming the support hub for Android, reports IBNLive. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3153/india-become-android-super-hub | |
1325283657 | technology | The Year in Review: Desktop Linux Developments in 2011 | The VAR Guy | A look back at a few of the major developments that marked the world of desktop Linux in 2011. Can Linux continue its momentum with desktop and mobile devices? | http://www.thevarguy.com/2011/12/30/the-year-in-review-desktop-linux-developments-in-2011/ | |
1325288385 | technology | Sony: Android 4.0 for Sony Tablet | Sony Tablet™ is evolving, and we'd like to keep you informed with the latest updates. | http://www.sony.co.uk/discussions/thread/143742?tstart=0 | |
1325288685 | technology | Android Was 2011's Open Source Story of the Year | Google commanded close to half the U.S. smartphone market as of November, and there is little doubt that it will command more than half in 2012. | http://ostatic.com/blog/android-was-2011s-open-source-story-of-the-year | |
1325291475 | technology | Cablegate: Brazil and Ghana Want Free/Open Source Added in World Summit on the Information Society | A United Nations cable shows the difference between developing countries (oppressed countries) and ruling nations, which obviously get their way | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/united-nations-cablegate/ | |
1325292535 | technology | Move to Free/Open Source Software “Expected to Reduce the Demand for U.S. Software Products” | US cables show the attitude towards Venezuela's adoption of freedom-respecting software | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/freedom-respecting-software-vz/ | |
1325293310 | technology | President Chavez Smeared for Favouring Free/Open Source Software, Venezuela Added to Shame List | Venezuela gets the PRIORITY WATCH LIST treatment, meaning that it gets sanctioned or at least warned for not kneeling to Western monopolies ('IP') | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/shame-list-for-venezuela/ | |
1325294220 | technology | Cablegate: Microsoft Rushes Vietnam to Get Rid of Open Source, Including FOSS Policy | A good look at how Microsoft crushes freedom-respecting software in Vietnam | http://techrights.org/2011/12/30/vietnam-cables/ | |
1325295003 | technology | Cablegate Index at Techrights | This page summarises work done to document software-related cables | http://techrights.org/wiki/index.php/Cablegate | |
1325408442 | technology | Museifu: Best Desktop Distributions | A few days ago a friend, being new to Linux, asked me about different distributions and that led to a long talk about their merits and failings. So, being new to blog-sphere, I decided to play it safe and write about best desktop distributions. But I also thought that I could do this a little differently. Best as in best for the Linux Desktop. First let us find some criteria for choosing distributions:
1. Considering an usual desktop user uses around 1000-2000 package, the distribution must have over 10000 packages. Let's just say over 9000. 2. It must not be a cosmetic derivative, or a | http://liseifu.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-desktop-distributions.html | |
1325408942 | technology | GIMX Lets You Control PlayStation 3 Using Linux, Plays Battlefield 3 with Keyboard and Mouse | GIMX Lets You Control PlayStation 3 Using Linux, Plays Battlefield 3 with Keyboard and Mouse | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/12/gimx-lets-you-control-playstation-3.html | |
1325435642 | How to Install Firefox 10 in Ubuntu 11.10 and 11.04 - Softpedia | How to Install Firefox 10 in Ubuntu 11.10 and 11.04 | http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-to-Install-Firefox-10-in-Ubuntu-11-10-and-11-04-243906.shtml | ||
1325433157 | technology | Microsoft Disservice | Examples of Microsoft reacting (or not reacting) to realisation of bad service | http://techrights.org/2012/01/01/microsoft-service-failures/ | |
1325433560 | technology | OpenLogic Enters the Fog | Techrights | OpenLogic is riding the cloud wave and openwashing it | http://techrights.org/2012/01/01/openlogic-cloud-hype/ | |
1325436002 | technology | DREAMLINUX 5 - The new distribution from Dreamlinux Project | 100% Debian Testing compatibility. Minimalist desktop with the most recent stylized XFCE 4.8. Full of new custom features. | http://www.dreamlinux.info/2011/12/dreamlinux-5-nova-distribuicao-do_04.html | |
1325438150 | politics | Ron Paul Opposes SOPA | Muktware | SOPA has been criticized by everyone who understands how dangerous the bill is. Hollywood may be pumping money into the congress to get congressmen pass it as soon as possible, ignoring expert's warning and opposition by the governments across the globe and most importantly opposition by the citizen of the United States themselves. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3160/ron-paul-opposes-sopa | |
1325518287 | Time for celebration - 4.8 Release Parties | KDE.news | Developers, testers, bug chasers and many more people are putting in a major effort on KDE's next major release. It will soon be time to appreciate the result, sit back and relax! The occasion calls for commemoration of KDE’s recent accomplishments. A wiki page for the 4.8 parties has been created. If you want, please organize a party. But first add your name to the list and start getting the word out. read more | http://dot.kde.org/2012/01/01/time-celebration-48-release-parties | ||
1325524190 | technology | Reactive Lawsuits Brewing Against Microsoft and Apple | Techrights | News about patents with emphasis on the duopoly's fight against Android/Linux | http://techrights.org/2012/01/02/duopoly-roundup/ | |
1325531610 | world_news | Tablets: an Android 2011 Retrospective - SlashGear | When the year 2011 is looked back upon by the Google historians, they'll mark it as the first time they officially made an effort to bring the Android platform | http://www.slashgear.com/tablets-an-android-2011-retrospective-02205226/ | |
1325531959 | technology | 10 Reasons to Switch to Linux in 2012 | If you want to be in control of your operating environment, Linux is the way to go--and it's free. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/246866/10_reasons_to_switch_to_linux_in_2012.html | |
1325555122 | Munich Linux Migration Project LiMux Reports Success | Linux Journal | LiMux, a project to convert local government institutions to Linux and open source software in Munich, has exceeded initial expectations. The project has done slightly better than projections of 8,500 and now boasts 9,000 Linux migrated workstations. | http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/limux-munich-linux-migration-project-reports-success | ||
1325553978 | technology | Gentoo 12.1 LiveDVD Released | Gentoo 12.1 LiveDVD has just been released | http://www.muktware.com/bitsnbytes/3164/gentoo-121-livedvd-released | |
1325554680 | technology | Year of the Penguin - el Reg's 2011 Linux-land roundup • The Register | It's been a tumultuous year for the Linux desktop. Anno domini 2011 saw the release of not one, but two major new desktops, the GNOME project's GNOME 3 shell and Ubuntu's rival Unity desktop. By the time most distros hit their stride in 2011, the GNOME 2.x line had been replaced with GNOME 3. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/02/linux_in_2011/ | |
1325556709 | technology | The Linuxification of software development | Just before the start of my holiday vacation, I went ahead and updated my old Froyo Android phone to the new Galaxy Nexus running Ice Cream Sandwich, promptly becoming a statistic in a new trend: buying new hardware to update software. | http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/237189/linuxification-software-development | |
1325587119 | technology | Red Hat expects to hire 1,000 workers this year | Jim Whitehurst, CEO of the Raleigh-based Linux software company, told Investor's Business Daily in a recent interview that the company plans to add at least 1,000 workers in 2012 -- which would boost its worldwide employment by more than 20 percent. Last month the company reported that it had 4,350 workers, including more than 700 in Raleigh. | http://blogs.newsobserver.com/business/red-hat-expects-to-hire-1000-workers-this-year | |
1325587262 | technology | Ubuntu's Unity Desktop: A Free Republic or Paternalistic Democracy? | If your computer is so old that it was last spotted in the wild roaming with the dinosaurs before they were flamed by an extinction-level event, then (like me) you just might just be grateful for Unity (2D) to extend the lifetime of your machine. Since the doctors switched off the life support on my best, though ageing laptop (private funeral only, no flowers, donations in lieu) I've had to switch the hard drive into my second best machine. The problem is that it's even older, at seven or eight years (probably about sixty eight in dog years). The spec' is miserable: slow single core processor, | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/ubuntus_unity_desktop_free_republic_or_paternalistic_democracy | |
1325587445 | technology | The Linux Mint Blog » Blog Archive » Introducing Cinnamon | With Gnome 2 no longer an option we lost one of the most important upstream components our Linux Mint desktop was based on. Our entire focus shifted from innovating on the desktop, to patching existing alternatives such as Gnome Shell. We used MATE and MGSE to provide an easier transition away from Gnome 2, but without being able to truly offer an alternative that was better than Gnome 2. Both MATE and Gnome Shell are promising projects but MATE’s ultimate goal is to replicate Gnome 2 using GTK+ and Gnome Shell doesn’t provide what we need in a desktop and is going in a direction we do not | http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1910 | |
1325590578 | technology | Linux in 2011: What a Great Year -- Linux Planet Linux Top 5 | The true test of character is overcoming adversity and Linux has no shortage of character. | http://www.linuxplanet.com/news/linux-in-2011-what-a-great-year.html | |
1325608051 | technology | Raspberry Pi Linux computer goes on sale on eBay | The super-cheap Raspberry Pi Linux computer has been given huge New Year boost with the news that the first beta development boards have been put up for auction on eBay. | http://news.techworld.com/personal-tech/3327428/raspberry-pi-linux-computer-goes-on-sale-on-ebay/ | |
1325612431 | technology | Linux Forums - Raspberry Pi - first 10 on eBay! | Raspberry Pi - first 10 on eBay! | http://www.linuxforum.com/content.php/152-Raspberry-Pi-first-10-on-eBay!?s=5ce6085e547909b39159e08e9ef15a27 | |
1325612877 | technology | Version 1.0 of the Clementine music player arrives | The new release of the cross-platform music player adds support for more online streaming services and includes a Global Search function that allows users to find music on their local systems or on the internet | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Version-1-0-of-the-Clementine-music-player-arrives-1402782.html | |
1325613366 | technology | Chakra Linux Review: Arch For Mortals | Muktware | Arch Linux has a cult following, and there is a price to pay too – it is one of those operating systems which requires its users to be well versed with the UNIX-like system. You build everything from scratch. There are quite a lot of benefits of using such a system. But, it also means that Arch Linux is not for mere mortals like me. I did install Arch once, reading a manual written by a Muktware author, but then moved back to my secure cocoon. I continue to dream of using Arch one day. Chakra brings me closer to realizing that dream. I may not have compiled the OS for my hardware and gone th | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3165/chakra-linux-review-arch-mortals | |
1325613500 | technology | Android surges in holiday activations | Android surges in holiday activations News Linux for Devices: The holiday shopping season appears to have been very good indeed for Android, with Google claiming that 3.7 million Android devices were activated during the period. Meanwhile, Flurry Analytics reported that Android and iOS activations on Christmas Day soared to 6.8... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Android-activations-plus-Flurry-and-ComScore-smartphone-reports/?kc=rss | |
1325759938 | Mozilla persuades Firefox 3.6 users to dump old browser | Mozilla's upgrade call last month pushed more Firefox 3.6 users to grab a newer edition than any month since June 2011, a Web metrics company said over the weekend. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223109/Mozilla_persuades_Firefox_3.6_users_to_dump_old_browser | ||
1325627973 | technology | Linux design needs to be out of the hands of developers | TechRepublic | Why does the Linux desktop suffer so much? Jack Wallen thinks he has the answer to this question that has been in play for a very long time. See if yo | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/linux-design-needs-to-be-out-of-the-hands-of-developers/3320 | |
1325628945 | technology | Lightweight Giant Debian XFCE - Linux notes from DarkDuck | When I started a poll about a month ago, I did not know what the outcome would be. I mean the “Best XFCE-based distribution” poll. I had a vague vision that Xubuntu would come out somewhere near the top not only because *buntu is the most popular distribution family, but also because it is a really good distribution on its own. But I had no idea which system would share the leadership with Xubuntu. All the candidates were actually decent Operating Systems, each with points pro and con. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/lightweight-giant-debian-xfce.html | |
1325646360 | technology | LibreOffice: Is the Open Source Software Suite Here to Stay? | The VAR Guy | Some thoughts on the future of open source office productivity, and what could happen if OpenOffice reemerges as a competitor for LibreOffice. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/01/03/libreoffice-is-the-open-source-software-suite-here-to-stay/ | |
1325655394 | technology | Is Ubuntu's Bleeding Edge Hurting Linux? | Problems occur with newer Linux enthusiasts who don't realize that installing the latest Linux release isn't always the best way forward. | http://www.datamation.com/feature/is-ubuntus-bleeding-edge-hurting-linux-1.html | |
1325671416 | Extremadura abandons its custom Linux distribution - The H Open Source: News and Features | One of the pioneers of the use of open source solutions in public administrations since 2005, the autonomous region of Extremadura in western Spain has abandoned the development of its custom LinEx Linux distribution | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Extremadura-abandons-its-custom-Linux-distribution-1402780.html | ||
1325670000 | technology | Misplaced priorities hampering UK government uptake of open source | According to a computing.co.uk article entitled Open Source: The government's commitment so far, most of the IT technology used in the UK government is still proprietary and comes from single vendors.
Open source adoption by government agencies in the UK is progressing, but is still being hindered by a focus on "free as in gratis." Decisions based on cost-of-acquisition alone ignore the other real and more important values offered by open source, which are derived from "free as in freedom." | http://opensource.com/government/11/12/misplaced-priorities-hampering-uk-government-uptake-open-source | |
1325670505 | technology | Steam Comes To Android | IBF Programs has created an app called 'Stream for Android' which brings most of the Steam features to Android. Caveat: It's not an official Steam App. What is basically does is lets you check your Steam's public profile. | http://www.droidoid.com/news/11/steam-comes-android | |
1325670784 | technology | Announcing Pear OS Linux Debian Edition | David Tavares, the French developer behind the jaw-dropping Pear OS Linux operating system is proud to announce today, January 3rd, the immediate availability for download and testing of the first Alpha version of Pear OS Linux Debian Edition. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Announcing-Pear-OS-Linux-Debian-Edition-244145.shtml | |
1325671169 | technology | Environment Agency deploys open source knowledge management | The Environment Agency is deploying an open source knowledge management system to compile and share information on around 500 river restoration projects throughout Europe. | http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/open-source/3327528/environment-agency-deploys-open-source-knowledge-management/ | |
1325671682 | technology | The young pretenders | company prepares to enter the fray with a £119 Android tablet. | http://www.telecoms.com/38124/the-young-pretenders/ | |
1325671746 | technology | MAME Runs In Google Chrome, Plays All Your Favorite Arcade Games | Google engineer Robert Muth and his team ported the Linux version of the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator to Google Chrome's Native Client in four days. Here's how it works. | http://www.pcworld.com/article/247189/mame_runs_in_google_chrome_plays_all_your_favorite_arcade_games.html | |
1325671846 | technology | Aptosid 2011-03 comes with Linux 3.1 kernel | The new release brings the enhanced hardware support of the Linux 3.1 kernel to the Debian-based Linux distribution | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Aptosid-2011-03-comes-with-Linux-3-1-kernel-1402962.html | |
1325672379 | technology | Ultra-Low-Cost School Computing Solution to be Exhibited | Korea IT Times | At BETT in the HP booth (Stand J40, Upper Level) in London, England from January 11 - 14, Userful, the world leader in Linux desktop virtualization, will be demonstrating the next generation of their Userful MultiSeat™ solution. | http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/19269/ultra-low-cost-school-computing-solution-be-exhibited | |
1325673828 | technology | Open Source Action (and more): Mozilla Public License, version 2.0 | So, as Luis Villa announced on a list, Mozilla Public License v. 2.0 has just been published. It's actually an interesting evolution. (Indeed, the overall evolution of open licenses bears scrutiny, as they--the licenses--are being taken as seriously as any other legal instrument.) | http://ooo-speak.blogspot.com/2012/01/mozilla-public-license-version-20.html | |
1325673875 | technology | Apple Sued By Users In America | Apple has just gotten what it deserves again | http://www.muktware.com/news/3167/apple-sued-users-america | |
1325674119 | technology | Penguin Pete's Blog - BASIC Is Dead. Bury It. | Quite the troll post on Slashdot over the Holiday weekend, sniveling about wanting BASIC on the mobile phone platform.
BASIC advocates seem to come back annually on Slashdot like a herpes outbreak. Last year it was somebody advocating BASIC as a teaching language again. Touting BASIC as a way to teach "the joy of programming" is like recommending a night in a whorehouse as a way to teach young men "the joy of marriage". | http://penguinpetes.com/b2evo/index.php?title=basic_is_dead_bury_it&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 | |
1325674451 | technology | Acer, Asus, Lenovo, and MSI tip Cedar Trail netbooks | Acer Asus Lenovo and MSI tip Cedar Trail netbooks News Linux for Devices: Following Intel's announcement of its 32nm | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/New-netbooks-feature-Intel-Atom-N2600-and-N2800/ | |
1325675159 | technology | What should free software do in 2012? | Free software plays in supporting online freedom and Glyn Moody thinks there are some projects it should take on in 2012 to help reinforce or reestablish those freedoms | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/What-should-free-software-do-in-2012-1401813.html | |
1325688646 | technology | Open Document Standards Mandatory in Hungary Government | Hungary's public administrations will by default use open document standards for their electronic documents, as of April this year, the government ministers agreed on 23 December, and all public organisations are encouraged to move to open source office tools. Hungary's government also in December decided to cancel the funding of proprietary office suite licences for all schools. | http://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/open-document-standards-mandatory-hungary-government | |
1325706647 | technology | Will an Ubuntu Gadget Debut at CES? | Canonical says it will be on hand at the show with 'an exclusive Ubuntu concept design.' | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/247267/will_an_ubuntu_gadget_debut_at_ces.html | |
1325710642 | technology | Starting 2012 With Patent Extortion and Litigation | Techrights | News from Tuxera in Asia, the unitary patent in Europe, and SCOracle in the United States | http://techrights.org/2012/01/04/2012-starts-with-a-bang/ | |
1325711226 | technology | Apple Sued by Its Sellers and Customers, Time to Switch to Android/Linux | Techrights | Apple alienates Apple fans, gets sued in the process | http://techrights.org/2012/01/04/apple-suits/ | |
1325711613 | technology | Royal Mail Should Migrate to GNU/Linux | Techrights | 2012 starts with more Microsoft failures at Royal Mail | http://techrights.org/2012/01/04/royal-fail/ | |
1325712645 | technology | 5 Things to Watch in 2012: Linux Planet Linux Top 5 | From new development in the kernel and distros to changes in architectures big and small, here are a few things we expect to see this year. | http://www.linuxplanet.com/news/linux-2012-5-things-to-watch.html | |
1325712680 | technology | How Much Do You Linux? | My journey with Linux began in 2009, one week before the release of Ubuntu 9.04. I was a long-time Windows user who knew of nothing else, but what Microsoft had ... | http://domcan2.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/how-much-do-you-linux/ | |
1325717512 | technology | Piracy is not a problem; SOPA is not a solution | Recently, as I was browsing the shelves of my local used book store, I realized that I was engaged in "piracy" of exactly the same kind as what the legacy entertainment industry has slammed as a scourge so terrible that it is worthy of giving up our online freedoms to protect. This is what SOPA is supposed to protect us from. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/piracy_not_problem_sopa_not_solution | |
1325725124 | technology | GIF Animations in LATEX | Needing LATEX advice | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/01/05/gif-animated-latex/ | |
1325726435 | technology | Download Linux From Your Desktop With Get Linux | How do I download Linux? That's a question that I hear fairly often. It usually leads to follow-up questions, like what is a distribution, which distribution | http://www.ghacks.net/2012/01/04/download-linux-from-your-desktop-with-get-linux/ | |
1325760033 | Still Got SNES And Genesis Game Cartridges? Play them on Linux with 'Retrode 2' ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Retrode 2 can turn your Linux box into a retro gaming machine. The little black box allows you to play all your good old SNES and Genesis games legally on your PC. Retrode 2 is a USB adapter for classic 16 bit video games. It includes dual cartridge reader ports and supports original game controllers. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/still-got-snes-and-genesis-game.html | ||
1325726686 | Still Got SNES And Genesis Game Cartridges? Play them on Linux with 'Retrode 2' ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Retrode 2 can turn your Linux box into a retro gaming machine. The little black box allows you to play all your good old SNES and Genesis games legally on your PC. Retrode 2 is a USB adapter for classic 16 bit video games. It includes dual cartridge reader ports and supports original game controllers. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/still-got-snes-and-genesis-game.html | ||
1325726697 | technology | Cortex-A9 hardware/softare dev platform supports Android 4.0 | CortexA9 hardware/softare dev platform supports Android 4.0 News Linux for Devices: Intrinsyc announced a hardware/software development platform for Freescale's Cortex-A9-based, dual-core i.MX 6 processor, offering support for Android 4.0 and Windows Mobile 6.5. The Open-6 Design and Production Platform combines a development kit, a wireless telephony stack, and a reference platform with... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Intrinsyc-Open6-DPP-for-Freescale-iMX-6/ | |
1325726816 | technology | Linux Foundation sites back in action | The damage from the September 2011 cracking of several Linux Foundation web sites seems to have been repaired, though one site won't be coming back: the Linux Developer Network. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/237829/linux-foundation-sites-almost-all-back-action | |
1325727788 | technology | Aeon Nox 2.0 XBMC Theme Released, Looks Fantastic! | Tech Drive-in | Many consider XBMC as one the finest, if not the best, media center application out there, which is also open source. Starting from the previous XBMC 10 'Dharma' release, XBMC started supporting add-ons officially which made it super easy to install third-party developed skins and apps for XBMC. Aeon Nox 2.0 was one such long awaited theme for XBMC and it is now available with the default XBMC 11 repositories. | http://www.techdrivein.com/2012/01/aeon-nox-20-xbmc-theme-released-looks.html | |
1325759643 | Apache's Hadoop cloud computing framework achieves 1.0 status | ZDNet | The Apache Software Foundation’s formal 1.0 release of Hadoop will give enterprises and SMBs a cost effective, open source cloud computing softw | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/apaches-hadoop-cloud-computing-framework-achieves-10-status/10088 | ||
1325756307 | technology | Ubuntu hoists skirt, flashes 'concept' gadget at CES | Ubuntu shop Canonical has promised to make a splash at the annual gadget jamboree, the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, next week. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/04/canonical_ubuntu_concept_ces/ | |
1325756493 | technology | NASA Promotes Open Source With New Website | Code.nasa.gov will showcase the agency's open-source projects and invite public engagement. | http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/enterprise-apps/232301300 | |
1325756588 | technology | Of Open Source and the European Commission | At the end of last year I reported on the worrying signs of vacillation from the UK government over its support for truly open standards. At least it's relatively straightforward to keep tabs on what's happening in Blighty; Europe is... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2012/01/where-does-the-european-commission-stand-on-open-source/index.htm | |
1325756650 | technology | DISA revises software guideline clarifying open source rules | The Defense Information Systems Agency has updated the Application Security & Development Security Technical Implementation Guide, clarifying a commonly-misunderstood Defense Department policy Read more... | http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/disa-revises-software-guideline-clarifying-open-source-rules/2012-01-04 | |
1325756760 | technology | Kororaa Linux - The best Fedora remix available | Review of Kororaa 15.1 Squirt, a Fedora-based remix with KDE desktop, including live session, installation and use, covering desktop look & feel, Wireless, Samba sharing, desktop effects, multimedia playback, dual-boot configuration with Windows 8, applications, package management & updates, system stability, resource usage, suspend & resume, some problems like program errors, wallpaper rotation and printing issues due to firewall rules, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/kororaa.html | |
1325756826 | technology | The economic incentive to violate the GPL | My post yesterday on how Google gains financial benefit from vendor GPL violations contained an assertion that some people have questioned - namely, "unscrupulous hardware vendors save money by ignoring their GPL obligations". And, to be fair, as written it's true but not entirely convincing. So instead, let's consider "unscrupulous hardware vendors have economic incentives to ignore their GPL obligations". | http://mjg59.dreamwidth.org/9387.html | |
1325757028 | technology | New aptosid Fork, siduction 11.1 Released | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/new-aptosid-fork-siduction-11-1-released | |
1325757194 | technology | Das U-Blog by Prashanth: Comparison Test: Pear OS 3.0 "Panther" vs. Zorin OS 5.2 Core | There's been a new distribution making small waves lately called Pear OS. It aims to replicate the experience of Apple's Mac OS X, and upon first appearances, it seems to do so pretty well. I'm comparing it to Zorin OS, which similarly tries to replicate the experience of Microsoft Windows, to see which one does its job better. | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.com/2012/01/comparison-test-pear-os-30-panther-vs.html | |
1325757292 | technology | Linux Market Share on Desktop Increased by about 50% in 2011 | Desktop Linux market share had a growth of about 50% last year according to the recent data by NetMarketShare. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/linux-market-share-on-desktop-increased.html | |
1325757485 | technology | Review: Meet 'Lisa,' Linux Mint 12 | The CRN Test Center reviews the Linux Mint 12, the latest version of the Linux desktop which runs the Gnome 3 user interface and is based on Ubuntu 11.10. | http://www.crn.com/reviews/applications-os/232301235/review-meet-lisa-linux-mint-12.htm | |
1325757628 | technology | Did Linux Abandon Netbooks? | Four years back when Asus EEE PC line surfaced with its 7" netbooks, it was told that Linux is reviving on home computing. The first EEE PC models came with a certain modified versions of Xandros, the then popular commercial desktop linux. Popularity of those tiny computers inspired almost every other hardware vendors to come up with comparable models. We saw followers in HP, Lenovo, Sony and Acer, among many others. Keeping pace with the hardware we also saw many customized Linux distributions that gave full support to Asus EEE PCs, Acer Aspire One PCs and HP Mini Notebooks. | http://pclinuxos2007.blogspot.com/2012/01/did-linux-abandon-netbooks.html | |
1325757730 | technology | Linux emerges as a reliable option in 2012 | Linux emerges as a reliable option in 2012-Enterprise IT news- Linux has been into the market since the late 1990s and is open to anyone who wants to use it. Linux is free and moreover there is no paying for a | http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Linux_emerges_as_a_reliable_option_in_2012-nid-102132-cid-7.html | |
1325758178 | technology | Android Market tops 400,000 apps, climbing fast | Google's Android Market now has over 400,000 apps, and the pace of new code additions is accelerating. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/04/android_market_400k/ | |
1325758389 | technology | MS and One of its Partners are at War | This is great fun for me. One of the last barriers to the desktop space for GNU/Linux is the retail shelf space GNU/Linux gets. Now, M$ is actually suing one of its partners, Comet, a retailer of electronics. I don’t have details but according to Ars Technica, Comet sold recovery CDs to customers against M$’s wishes. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/04/m-and-one-of-its-partners-are-at-war/ | |
1325760319 | technology | The Commodore 64 is 30 this year | Linux Journal | I used to have a paperweight sitting on my desk that read something like “Robert H. Lane, appointed President of Commodore Computers....” It was the sort of thing that they gave to executives. A brass plaque of their appointment as it appeared in the Wall Street Journal or the Globe and Mail. | http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/commodor-64-30-year | |
1325761396 | technology | An Open Source Project is Reimplementing BioWare's 3D Aurora engine [Neverwinter Nights] | Bioware's Aurora 3D game engine is currently being reimplemented by a new open source project: eos. Many popular games like Neverwinter Nights, Neverwinter Nights 2, Star Wars: KOTOR, Star Wars: KOTOR 2 use Aurora engine or its modified version as the base. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/open-source-project-is-reimplementing.html | |
1325761793 | technology | Quad-core SoC supports Android 4.0, 3840 x 1080 video resolution | Quadcore SoC supports Android 4.0 3840 x 1080 video resolution News Linux for Devices: ZiiLabs says it is sampling a quad-core Cortex-A9 SoC (system-on-chip) designed for Android 4.0 tablets. Clocked at 1.5GHz, the ZMS-40 processor is equipped with 96 | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/ZiiLabs-ZMS40/?kc=rss | |
1325763063 | technology | Linux Mint launches Cinnamon desktop | Not content with its Mint GNOME Shell Extensions (MGSE), nor with GNOME 2 replacement MATE, Linux Mint has decided to launch a new GNOME 3-based desktop dubbed Cinnamon. | http://www.zdnet.com.au/linux-mint-launches-cinnamon-desktop-339328962.htm | |
1325763242 | technology | What's new in Linux 3.2 | Improvements to the Ext4 filesystem, network code optimisations and thin provisioning support in the Device Mapper are some of the major improvements in Linux 3.2. Further additions include new and improved drivers - for example, for graphics hardware by Intel and NVIDIA, as well as Wi-Fi components by Atheros and Broadcom. | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/What-s-new-in-Linux-3-2-1400680.html | |
1325763691 | technology | Firefox Aurora for Android gets native UI | The new Aurora channel release of the mobile web browser drops XUL in favour of a Native Android user interface and brings back support for Adobe's Flash plug-in. Some features such as Firefox Sync have, however, been removed for the time being | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Firefox-Aurora-for-Android-gets-native-UI-1403381.html | |
1325763841 | technology | For years in development, is Scribus 1.4.0 worth the wait? | Open-source, cross-platform desktop publishing package Scribus 1.4.0 has been given a final, stable release, four years after the first developmental version saw the light of day. Over 2,000 feature requests and bugs have been resolved in this new release, which, despite the relatively minor version number jump from 1.3.3.x, is a major new release. | http://betanews.com/2012/01/04/for-years-in-development-is-scribus-1-4-0-worth-the-wait/ | |
1325764094 | technology | WebOS Gets Surprise Second Life in Healthcare | Hewlett-Packard's WebOS is making unexpected inroads in healthcare as medical researchers develop applications for the newly open-source platform. | http://www.mobiledia.com/news/122564.html | |
1325767268 | technology | Dries' vision for Drupal 8 | In January last year the developers of popular open source content management system Drupal celebrated the release of version 7. Drupal 7 included significant architectural changes as well as usability enhancements. | http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/411440/dries_vision_drupal_8/ | |
1325767355 | technology | A Minimal XFCE Desktop | Although I’ll go on record as saying that I think the Ubuntu Unity concept is a good one, it’s not excellently executed. In fact, even in this latest Ubuntu release (version 11.10) it is still sluggish, slow to respond, and buggy. If there’s one thing that really gets old to me, it’s a computer that can’t really keep up when I have to get work done. I’m not talking about super strenuous stuff (I don’t edit HD video for living) but simple web browsing and file management. It’s not cool when If feel like I’m fighting my computer to launch an application or switch tasks. Unfortu | http://nathanrhale.com/2011/12/31/a-minimal-xfce-desktop/ | |
1325768273 | technology | Motorola Launches Xoom 2 For Germany | Muktware | Germany is to get the Motorola XOOM 2 and it's baby brother, the Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition in February, of this new and possibly the end of the world, new year. But the Germans should still have time to appreciate the many appetizing features on these two tablets. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3169/motorola-launches-xoom-2-germany | |
1325768518 | technology | Interview with Igor Sysoev, author of Apache's competitor NGINX | NGINX is the new start rising in the landscape of web servers. Well, it's hardly "new" -- it will soon turn 10. However, it's definitely rocking the web server world, with Netcraft showing a huge increase in usage in the last few months. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/interview_igor_sysoev_author_apaches_competitor_nginx | |
1325769178 | technology | Linux 3.2 released | An enhanced Ext4 filesystem, an optimised TCP stack and support for thin provisioning in the Device Mapper are some of the most important new features of the freshly released Linux 3.2 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-3-2-released-1403932.html | |
1325900150 | Acer Iconia Tab A200 arriving January 15 for $330, Ice Cream Sandwich coming mid-February | After slipping not-so-quietly through the FCC, we knew it was only a matter of time before Acer's Iconia Tab A200 went on sale here in | http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/acer-iconia-tab-a200-arriving-january-15-for-330-ice-cream-san/ | ||
1325773718 | technology | Motorola Prepping Update for the XOOM “Google Experience Device” | Is That a Hint at Ice Cream Sandwich? | http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/02/motorola-prepping-update-for-the-xoom-google-experience-device-is-that-a-hint-at-ice-cream-sandwich/ | |
1325781778 | technology | KDE Makes Second 4.8 Release Candidate Available | Today KDE released the second release candidate for its renewed Workspaces, Applications, and Development Platform. With API, dependency and feature freezes in place, the KDE team's focus is now on fixing bugs and further polishing new and old functionality. Please give this release another good round of testing to help us release a rock-solid 4.8 later this month. | http://kde.org/announcements/announce-4.8-rc2.php | |
1325834055 | technology | Set up Your Own Diaspora Pod. Here's Why the Facebook, Google+, Twitter Alternative is the Best Choice for Business and Personal Use. | Michael L. Aaronson MD: Kidney Doctor | And in my opinion, this thought process sparked an uproar which led to the creation of Diaspora, the Facebook / Twitter / Google+ alternative. | http://www.michaelaaronsonmd.com/2012/01/set-up-your-own-diaspora-pod-heres-why.html | |
1325854857 | Motorola announces pair of new Androids for Europe, China, and other marketsAndroidGuys | Motorola Mobility today announced a pair of new Android smartphones for Europe, China, and other markets. Running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, these two are designed to offer consumers affordable choices that best fit their unique personalities. On one hand we have the MOTOLUXE, a slim touch-only handset with a 4.0-inch display and on the other we [...] Motorola announces pair of new Androids for Europe, China, and other markets originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/05/motorola-announces-pair-of-new-androids-for-europe-china-and-other-markets/ | ||
1325844079 | [Phoronix] What's Coming For The Linux 3.3 Kernel DRM Pull | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAzNzc | ||
1325843819 | technology | Firefox 3.6 Support To end On April 24, 2012 | We all knew that the day would come eventually when Mozilla would pull the plug on Firefox 3.6. According to new information posted on the Firefox Extended | http://www.ghacks.net/2012/01/05/firefox-3-6-support-to-end-on-april-24-2012/ | |
1325843874 | technology | Linux 3.2 kernel released: What you need to know | ExtremeTech | After a long delay due to kernel.org being hacked in August 2011, Linux 3.2 has finally been released. It's a whopper of a release with optimizations and tweaks in nearly every facet of the OS; here's the rundown of what's new inside and why you want to upgrade to it. | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/112097-linux-3-2-kernel-released-what-you-need-to-know | |
1325844137 | technology | Is Mandriva Finished This Time? | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/is-mandriva-finished-this-time | |
1325844286 | technology | Distro Hoppin`: Netrunner 4.0 Dryland | you can switch, no problem; my wish store is sufficiently flexible. | http://www.itlure.com/2012/01/distro-hoppin-netrunner-40-dryland.html | |
1325844361 | technology | The kernel column with Jon Masters – a look back at 2011 | Linux User | This month Jon Masters takes a break from looking at the very latest developments in the Linux kernel community, to bring two New Year special editions of his column. We start with a look back at 2011 with a look into the future to follow... | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/opinion/the-kernel-column-with-jon-masters-a-look-back-at-2011/ | |
1325844461 | technology | Raspberry Pi Lands eBay Bidding Up To $2,700 USD | On New Year\'s Eve, the team behind the uber-small PC Raspberry Pi said that two of a very limited release of ten numbered beta Raspberry Pi units will appear on eBay each day, starting with #10 and #9. | http://www.tomshardware.com/news/eBay-Raspberry-Pi-ARM-Auction-Eben-Upton,14425.html#xtor=RSS-993 | |
1325844723 | technology | Debian vs. Ubuntu vs. Linux Mint: Which Distribution Should You Use? | One of the hardest questions that every Linux user must answer is which Linux distribution they should use. There are so many out there that it’s become quite ridiculous to a handful of users, while others enjoy the massive variety of how Linux is served. In this case, you really can be picky enough to mimic [...] | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/debian-ubuntu-linux-mint-distribution/ | |
1325845058 | technology | Canonical announcing Ubuntu “concept” device at CES | Canonical has announced via its official blog that a new exclusive concept using Ubuntu is going to be announced. What could this mystery device be? | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/112109-canonical-announcing-ubuntu-concept-device-at-ces-this-year | |
1325845118 | technology | Someone Is Paying $US3000 For This Tiny PC | What is this, the 1990s? No, not really. The computer in question is one of the first from Raspberry Pi. It's a tiny PC on a single circuit board &mda... | http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/01/someone-is-paying-us3000-for-this-tiny-pc/ | |
1325845248 | technology | “Is this even LEGAL?” | That was the reaction of one person to discovering GNU/Linux | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/05/is-this-even-legal/ | |
1325846035 | technology | Google TV switches to Marvell's new dual-core ARM SoC | Google TV switches to Marvell's new dualcore ARM SoC News Linux for Devices: Google is switching its Google TV platform from the Intel Atom to a new dual-core ARMv7 processor from Marvell. The dual-core, 1.2GHz Armada 1500 HD Media system on chip (SoC) -- featuring a Qdeo video subsystem capable of processing 3D HD... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Marvell-1500-and-Foresight-Platform/?kc=rss | |
1325846154 | technology | The Mozilla Public License GPL-compatible! | Earlier this week, the Mozilla Foundation published the Mozilla Public License (MPL) version 2.0. This is a major update to their flagship license, which covers most of the Foundation's own free software projects, as well as others'. | http://www.fsf.org/blogs/licensing/mpl-2.0-release | |
1325846616 | technology | Hungary: Open standards for documents | Starting in April, Hungarian public authorities may only provide documents in open standards-based document formats and must be able to accept and process documents that are formatted this way | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Hungary-Open-standards-for-documents-1404096.html | |
1325846808 | politics | Indiana Workers Stand against the ALEC Agenda and the Anti-Labor Bill Called the "Right to Work" (for Less) | Thousands of Indiana workers rallied outside, and inside, their state capitol on Wednesday to speak out against Governor Mitch Daniels' renewed effort to force through so-called "right to work" legislation designed to undermine labor unions and workers' rights protected by collective bargaining. | http://www.prwatch.org/news/2012/01/11215/indiana-workers-stand-push-anti-labor-laws-called-right-work-less-and-alec-agenda | |
1325847415 | technology | Should Android and Linux marry? | There have been thoughts and speculation floating around the web recently of Android and Linux merging again. What gets me is that ... | http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/locutus/should-android-and-linux-marry-49959 | |
1325848676 | technology | NASA launches open source web site | At code.nasa.gov, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to bring together its open source activities and create a discussion forum | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/NASA-launches-open-source-web-site-1404210.html | |
1325851878 | technology | Get Linux lets you find and download more than 100 distros | If you want to download a particular Linux distribution you could go online, run a quick search or two, and you’ll probably turn up the necessary links fairly quickly. But a portable Windows tool called Get Linux aims to offer an even simpler solution. | http://betanews.com/2012/01/05/get-linux-lets-you-find-and-download-more-than-100-distros/ | |
1325852102 | technology | Switching off Apple and going back to my old Mutt | After a few years’ foray into the world of Macs, I’m moving back to using Linux as my desktop. | http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/0106/1224309889592.html | |
1325852529 | technology | GrabCAD grabs $4M for open-source CAD | GrabCAD, a specialist in open-source CAD software, has netted $4.2 million in new funding from its existing VC backers. It has also added Matrix Partners' David Skok to its board, according to a new blog post by GrabCAD President Hardi Meybaum. | http://gigaom.com/cloud/grabcad-grabs-4m-for-open-source-cad/ | |
1325852615 | technology | LibreCAD 1.0 released | Version 1.0 of LibreCAD has been published. A Qt4-based fork of the QCAD application, it offers a free software 2D CAD program for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/LibreCAD-1-0-released-1404215.html | |
1325855385 | technology | 2012 to be year of Linux domination | Previously, I’ve called out years for non-desktop Linux in 2008, Linux in both the low and high-ends of the market in 2009, ‘hidden’ Linux in 2010 and last year, cloud computing in 2011. For 2012, I see continued growth, prevalence, innovation and impact from Linux, thus leading to a 2012 that is dominated by Linux. | http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2012/01/05/2012-to-be-year-of-linux-domination/ | |
1325862916 | Fedora, Mint, openSUSE, Ubuntu: Which Linux desktop is for you? | The four top Linux distributions -- Fedora, Mint, openSUSE and Ubuntu -- differ widely in their approach to the desktop. We look at all four and figure out which is right for you. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222979/Fedora_Mint_openSUSE_Ubuntu_Which_Linux_desktop_is_for_you_ | ||
1325891851 | technology | Microsoft Can Use Azure and SUSE to Put a Patent Tax on GNU/Linux | Techrights | Microsoft uses Azure to gain control over GNU/Linux, or at least the way it is deployed by those who need it | http://techrights.org/2012/01/06/azure-control-over-gnu-linux/ | |
1325892499 | politics | Bill Gates and His Father Are Looting the American Public | Techrights | Tax exceptions aside, the whole Gates family is now participating in the pocketing of public budget | http://techrights.org/2012/01/06/pocketing-of-public-budget/ | |
1325898619 | technology | Is ‘Ubuntu Concept Design’ a Unity Phone? | The rumour mill is cranking into overdrive as to what form Canonical’s ‘Ubuntu Concept Design’ CES reveal will take. | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/01/is-ubuntu-concept-design-a-unity-phone/ | |
1325898840 | technology | 3.3.3 Of GNOME Shell, Mutter Try To Fix Things Up | Version 3.3.3 packages of GNOME Shell and Mutter were independently released today. These latest development snapshots in the road to GNOME 3.4 mainly try to address outstanding issues.
There's already been numerous advancements in the road to GNOME 3.4, but for the 3.3.3 release of the GNOME Shell and for the Mutter compositing window manager there isn't too much to get excited about. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAzNzI | |
1325898987 | technology | Success of GNU/Linux on the Desktop | GNU/Linux has been a success on the desktop with every distro I have tested since 2000: Caldera eDesktop, Mandrake, Slackware, K12LTSP, Fedora, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian GNU/Linux and a few others I forget (failure of my memory, not the distros). Government, education, business, individuals, OEMs all use it successfully. Consider what some might call a failure on the desktop, Dell and Ubuntu. Just because Dell.com looks like a GNU/Linux desert means nothing. That’s in the home country of M$, the Great Satan of operating systems. Dell is selling GNU/Linux like hotcakes in China. It’s a wild s | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/06/success-of-gnulinux-on-the-desktop/ | |
1325899111 | technology | The Linux sex life - An illustrated story | Humorous article presenting sex life as an innuendo to the Linux operating system, portrayed as a comic strip | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-sex-life.html | |
1325899593 | technology | Alpine Linux 2.3.3 Has Linux Kernel 3.0.14 | Jeff Bilyk announced last evening, January 4th, the immediate availability for download of the third point release of the Alpine Linux 2.3 operating system. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Alpine-Linux-2-3-3-Has-Linux-Kernel-3-0-14-244603.shtml | |
1325922620 | business | The 7 Best Servers for Linux | Shopping for a new Linux server isn't as easy as you might think. Here's a round-up of what's available for those of you who want to dance with the penguin. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-trends/the-7-best-servers-for-linux.html | |
1325929238 | Ice Cream Sandwich Tablets for Just $179? You Bet | Leader's 7A and 10A tablets bring Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to a low price point. | http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398536,00.asp | ||
1325931628 | technology | Desktop Linux increases presence | On The H, in 2011, 25.36% of visitors used Linux, 57.21% used Windows and 7.89% used Mac OS X. | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Desktop-Linux-increases-presence-1404957.html | |
1325931663 | technology | Linux p-p-picks up power profiling for peripherals - Low-Power Design | Linus Torvalds has signed off on the latest release of the Linux kernel, version 3.2, and it contains several additions aimed at power-management. The new code modules have been submitted over the past year by engineers working at Samsung and Texas Instruments, among others. | http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/low-power-design/2012/01/linux-kernel-devfreq-power-management-device-api.html | |
1325932996 | technology | The Desktop Isn't the Holy Grail for Linux, But It's Growing There | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/the-desktop-isnt-the-holy-grail-for-linux-but-its-growing-there | |
1325934945 | technology | Open States adds Oregon to open source state government tracking tool – SJ Watch | Over the past year the Sunlight Foundation has tried to make state legislative data more accessible through a project called Open State.
The project, based at OpenStates.org, has brought together web developers to scrape data from legislative websites — everything from names of elected officials to bill descriptions and vote counts — to make the process more open and easier to double check. | http://community.statesmanjournal.com/blogs/watch/2012/01/06/open-states-adds-oregon-to-open-source-state-government-tracking-tool/ | |
1325935106 | technology | City, Red Hat tout Raleigh as open-source leader | Mayor Nancy McFarlane formally welcomed Red Hat to downtown, saying Friday that the software company's presence will help Raleigh become a national hub for open-source technology. | http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/07/1758761/city-red-hat-tout-raleigh-as-open.html | |
1325935197 | technology | Replacing Proprietary Windows Software with GNU/Linux | I've written recently about main points on migrating from Windows to GNU/Linux. Those reasons included one which pertains to the software included with the GNU/Linux distributions, and replacing those proprietary products with those on... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/the-open-source-revolution-10014902/replacing-proprietary-windows-software-with-gnulinux-10025143/ | |
1325936715 | technology | Mint is fun, client-focused Linux distro | When Ubuntu decided last year to abruptly replace the familiar Gnome UI with its own Unity interface, many users were upset. And according to the latest numbers from DistroWatch, Linux Mint has been the major beneficiary, so we decided to test Linux Mint 12. | http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2012/010912-linux-mint-test-254532.html | |
1325936909 | technology | Linux Mint 12 Lisa Review | Until the release of Ubuntu 11.04, Gnome 2.x seemed to have become the standard desktop interface for Linux. It was the default for Ubuntu, Fedora and Linux Mint, three of the biggest distributions, and many others relied on it too. Of course, lots of ... | http://linuxconfig.net/media/featured/linux-mint-12-lisa-review.html | |
1326124374 | [Phoronix] Bufferbloat To Be Fought In Linux 3.3 With BQL | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAzODg | ||
1326122040 | OLPC's XO 3.0 tablet hands-on (video) | OLPC announced the XO 3.0 tablet yesterday, and today we had a chance to sit down with the company's CTO, Ed McNierney and Marvell's Chief | http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/olpcs-xo-3-0-tablet-hands-on/ | ||
1326068461 | technology | OLPC XO 3.0 Hands On: The $100 Wonder Tablet | Nicholas Negroponte's One Laptop Per Child initiative has historically been more about promise than fulfillment. But in the $100 XO 3.0 tablet, OLPC may have its first product that's not just practical, capable, or cheap. | http://gizmodo.com/5874133/olpc-xo-30-hands-on-the-100-wonder-tablet | |
1326098430 | world_news | The Inside Story of India’s $50 Computer Tablet | The goal of the $50 Aakash computer tablet isn't to be great, but to be "good enough" — at the cheapest price possible. The company behind the device is hoping it can taking computing to the masses in India--and beyond. | http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/01/08/the-inside-story-of-indias-50-computer-tablet/ | |
1326122304 | technology | Desktops for Netbooks – KDE, Unity, or Gnome — Low Cost Computing | Maximizing the use of screen space on netbook computers is critical, and it really helps when the desktop environment correctly size window to fit the screen. While writing about the KDE, Unity, and Gnome 3 desktops for my Basic Linux course, I made some interesting discoveries.
For the KDE Project, I discovered the Plasma Netbook Workspace. For KDE SC 4.7, you just need to go to Configure Desktop -> Workspace Behavior -> Workspace and change the value from Desktop to Netbook. For the Plasma Netbook Workspace, the application launcher are on the Workspace, including Krunner, which is a great | http://www.bargincomputing.com/2012/01/desktops-for-netbooks-kde-unity-or-gnome/ | |
1326122411 | technology | The Great Features of KDE Workspaces and Applications Part V - Gwenview | After few super-busy weeks I finally have time to sit down and write another part of this blogseries. In this installment I'll introduce Gwenview - the default KDE Application for viewing images. With this great application you can open pretty much any image format you can find, including Photoshop, GIMP, PCX, EPS and much more (I don't have to mention JPEGs, PNGs, GIFs, TIFFs..right?). Thanks to Phonon integration, Gwenview can even play videos for you. Just imagine browsing pictures from your camera's memory card, where you have both pics and vides - why open other application for videos? Gw | http://martys.typepad.com/blog/2012/01/the-great-features-of-kde-workspaces-and-applications-part-v-gwenview.html | |
1326122513 | technology | DreamLinux 5 Review | Review of DreamLinux 5 based of XFCE and taking a page from MacOS X | http://gnuman.com/dreamlinux-5-review/ | |
1326122814 | technology | Petter Reinholdtsen: Second beta version of Debian Edu / Skolelinux based on Squeeze | I am happy to announce that today we managed to wrap up and publish the second beta version of Debian Edu / Skolelinux. | http://people.skolelinux.org/pere/blog/Second_beta_version_of_Debian_Edu___Skolelinux_based_on_Squeeze.html | |
1326122875 | gaming | 'Sintel The Game' Update | Sintel The Game is based on Blender Foundation's extremely popular movie 'Sintel'. The game will have action oriented gameplay while keeping same level of intensity and emotions that touched so many people. The story is as follows: | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/sintel-game-update.html | |
1326123180 | gaming | New iodoom3 Project will Improve Doom 3 Game Engine | Many popular Linux games like Open Arena and Urban Terror are based on ioquake3 engine. With starting of iodoom3 project we will see more games coming to Linux in future that will be able to utilize high end features of id Tech 4 engine. | http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=584 | |
1326123305 | technology | Super short review: Minix 3 | The world of the UNIX system is very wide. There are many different flavours. Linux is just one of them. Honestly, though, it is the most popular and the most widely used. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/super-short-review-minix-3.html | |
1326123496 | technology | San Francisco State University signs an MOU with OLPC | One Laptop per Child | For four years, OLPC has had fruitful collaboration with the indefatigable Sameer Verma and others at SFSU, on hardware, Sugar activity design, and community | http://blog.laptop.org/2012/01/07/san-francisco-state-university-signs-an-mou-with-olpc/ | |
1326124255 | technology | Linux Mint signs a partnership with Blue Systems | Blue Systems is a German company sponsoring Free and Open Source projects such as Netrunner and KDE-projects like kcm-gtk-config.
As part of the partnership, Linux Mint will share its knowledge and expertise with Netrunner and both distributions will work together on improving their respective KDE editions. Although Netrunner and Linux Mint KDE offer a different experience, they’re built on the same technology. This cooperation between the two distributions will have positive effects on both. | http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1913 | |
1326126598 | technology | Motorola's Wi-Fi Only Xyboard Tablet Coming Soon! | Motorola's new Wi-Fi Xyboard tablet goes on sale January 19th and customers can pre-order theirs now as they've just popped up on the Motorola store, just ahead of the CES show where they will be on display. | http://www.droidoid.com/news/23/motorolas-wi-fi-only-xyboard-tablet-coming-soon | |
1326126616 | technology | Android Powered 3D Goggles To Be Revealed At CES 2012 | Droidoid.com | Sensics will be unveiling their new SmartGoggles, Natalia, a new 3D, 360-degree gaming and entertainment platform at CES. They contain an embedded processor running Android to run applications in a standalone mode. The goggles can also be paired with game consoles, phones, tablets, or PC's. Natalia features a 1.2 GHz, dual-core processor running Android 4.0 on board, strengthened by a powerful graphics and 3D accelerator and 1 GB of memory. Its performance is comparable to top-shelf tablets or smart phones. | http://www.droidoid.com/news/25/android-powered-3d-goggles-be-revealed-ces-2011 | |
1326127773 | technology | Ten factors that make Ubuntu 11.10 a hit | Desktop OS | ZDNet UK | Thanks to a number of real improvements, the latest release of the Ubuntu operating system has put earlier disappointments behind it, says Jack | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/desktop-os/2012/01/08/ten-factors-that-make-ubuntu-1110-a-hit-40094753/ | |
1326128252 | technology | The Official Google TV Blog: From the Las Vegas Strip to your living room | Last October, we launched an update to Google TV: a simpler interface, a new way to discover great web and TV content, a more TV-like YouTube experience, and Android Market. Since launching the update, we’ve seen our activation rates more than double. New features and new apps are coming to the living room via Google TV almost every day. We now have more than 150 apps which developers have specifically built for TV with thousands more Android apps from the mobile world available to deepen your living room TV experience. We’ve also been working with our hardware partners to bring new Google | http://googletv.blogspot.com/2012/01/from-las-vegas-strip-to-your-living.html | |
1326214802 | technology | Updates on Microsoft/Nokia and Apple Patent Wars on Linux | Techrights | A roundup of news relating to Android/Linux and patent wars against Android backers | http://techrights.org/2012/01/10/war-on-android/ | |
1326214864 | technology | Microsoft Mindset Speaks for Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) | Techrights | The alter-ego of Microsoft Corporation as seen in the news and in new official reports | http://techrights.org/2012/01/10/microsoft-corporation-speaks-for-foss/ | |
1326214962 | technology | After Microsoft OOXML Corruption, Microsoft Corrupts UK Government Through Front Groups and Lobbyists | Leaked documents from the UK reveal the role Microsoft played in derailing standards in the United Kingdom | http://techrights.org/2012/01/10/derailing-uk-standards/ | |
1326215000 | technology | Apple’s Backdoorgate and New Antitrust Class Action | Techrights | Apple gets unwanted attention for putting back doors in its software in order for authorities to intrude; more antitrust lawsuits (class action) brought against Apple | http://techrights.org/2012/01/10/backdoor-for-apple/ | |
1326325218 | technology | Danish Presidency Wants to Open Europe to Patent Trolls and Software Patents | The Danish Presidency starts its term with disappointing developments that put Europe at risk and the Danish Business Minister claims that Italy gave up its sovereignty, too | http://techrights.org/2012/01/11/robbing-europe/ | |
1326325243 | technology | Linux/Android Still Faces Proxy Challenge | Techrights | MOSAID and Oracle as seen in the context of Android; more new rants about the USPTO, which loses support from the US public | http://techrights.org/2012/01/11/mosaid-and-oracle/ | |
1326325269 | technology | Only Fools and Horses… Run Windows on the Server | Techrights | Microsoft server chief leaves the company as the company's share in servers declines; back doors recalled | http://techrights.org/2012/01/11/microsoft-server-chief-is-out/ | |
1326473297 | technology | Linux kernel 3.2.1 Is Available for Download | Linux kernel 3.2.1 Is Available for Download | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-kernel-3-2-1-Is-Available-for-Download-246255.shtml | |
1326475245 | technology | BBC Deletionism of Open Source | Techrights | Another good example of the BBC's hostility towards non-Microsoft ideals and products | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/bbc-cheeky-editorship/ | |
1326475276 | technology | Xbox 360 for 300 Suicides | Techrights | Foxconn stories that directly relate to Microsoft products again | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/microsoft-products-at-foxconn/ | |
1326475299 | technology | Microsoft Extortion Up Another Notch With LG | Techrights | Microsoft is once again claiming to have extorted the competition, making money from products that it does not make and never contributed to | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/lg-second-sellout/ | |
1326475330 | technology | With IBM Executive Running the USPTO, IBM Tops Patent Monopolists List | Techrights | IBM claims a record on the privatisation -- with government endorsement -- of ideas | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/ibm-and-uspto/ | |
1326475350 | technology | Microsoft to Start 2012 With More Layoffs | Techrights | Microsoft is reportedly preparing to lay off many more people (enough to require public disclosure) as sales decline | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/microsoft-layoffs-in-pr/ | |
1326476984 | technology | Ultra Random Thoughts: Big Bash Of Video Players On Gnome 3 | Big Bash Of Video Players On Gnome 3 is a lazy comparative study of Linux based video players , specifically those which are available on GNOME 3.2.1 , openSUSE 12.1.openSUSE 12.1 offers a large variety of video players based on various platforms like gstreamer , phonon , xine , mplayer etc : Most of the video player options can be installed through the addition of OSS , Non OSS , Update and Packman repositories in YaST. | http://vazhavandan.blogspot.com/2012/01/big-bash-of-video-players-on-gnome-3.html | |
1326501212 | technology | Microsoft Uses Proxies to Control and Tax Linux | Techrights | Novell, Tuxera, and other firms with Microsoft connections do their usual things | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/think-tanks-and-tax-issuers/ | |
1326501733 | technology | Microsoft Fanatics Were Wrong, Linux Indeed Attacked by UEFI | Techrights | More information about UEFI leaves no doubt about Microsoft's intentions to sabotage and cheat | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/new-information-about-uefi/ | |
1326502965 | technology | Legislators Can’t See the Elephant in the Room | Techrights | Officials are concerned about a patent of Facebook for all the wrong reasons, failing to see that software patents as a whole are a problem | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/patents-of-facebook/ | |
1326503921 | technology | Apple Cult Defends Android-Hostile Cult Leader, Engages in Extortion of Android and Shops | The branding cult known as Apple is facing new legal challenges having lost touch with reality and lost a leadership position, too | http://techrights.org/2012/01/13/branding-cult/ | |
1326535292 | 3 must-have extensions for Fedora 16 and other GNOME 3 installations | A default installation of a distribution using GNOME 3 can be a pain to use, but thanks to available extensions, you can make your GNOME 3 installation a little bit more fun to use, or at least closer to the type of desktop environment you are used to. KahelOS, a distribution that was recently reviewed [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/01/13/3-must-have-extensions-for-fedora-16-and-other-gnome-3-installations/ | ||
1326546448 | Android 4.0 confirmed for Archos G9 TabletsAndroidGuys | Android 4.0 confirmed for Archos G9 Tablets | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/13/android-4-0-confirmed-for-archos-g9-tablets/ | ||
1326560354 | technology | 'German cities following Munich's open source example' | Joinup | Municipal administrations in Germany are starting to follow the example of the city of Munich, and increase their use of free and open source software, reports the Financial Times Deutschland on 3 January. "The demand for open source is growing - and not only at public administrations", according the newspaper. It mentions the cities of Freiburg and Jena as examples of city administrations following Munich's lead. | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/german-cities-following-munichs-open-source-example | |
1326612453 | TechCrunch | SOPA Supporters On The Run | Support in Washington for the SOPA anti-piracy bill in Congress (and its Senate equivalent, PIPA), is waning. After weeks of mounting uproar online, Congressional leaders started backpedaling last week and the Obama Administration weighed in on Saturday in response to online petitions to stop the bills. The White House issued a clear rejection of some of the main principles of SOPA.
While the White House supports the major goal of the bills to stop international online piracy, the growing chorus of complaints about the ham-fisted way the law is going to be implemented may finally be acting a s a counterweight to all the media-company lobbying which is trying to push the bills through. In fact, the White house blog on the subject almost amounts to a pre-veto of the bills as they now stand (and which have yet to be voted on, much less approved, by either house of Congress). | http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/14/sopa-supporters-on-the-run/ | ||
1326619847 | technology | Perens: the FOSS fire still burns | The enthusiasm is still there in 2012. Perens is wiser, older - "I don't have so much hair now," he laughs - but open source is still very much what drives him. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/52154-perens-the-foss-fire-still-burns | |
1326621330 | technology | Ubuntu in the Corporate | Such a little thing – getting a thumbnail for your images, videos or office documents. In Windows, once a directory has been thumbnailed, it creates a hidden file “thumbs.db” in that directory, so that when other people visit the directory, there’s no need to recreate every thumbnail from scratch.
In Ubuntu, however, there is. Every user stores their own version of thumbnails . At work, my .thumbnails directory is a little shy of 40Mb. If you multiply that by 1000 employees, you’ve just wasted 39.96Gb of data creating the same set of thumbnails 1000 times. Bandwidth, Disk I/O, w | http://www.scaine.net/site/2012/01/ubuntu-in-the-corporate/ | |
1326621361 | technology | Ubuntu — Traitors of Linux, Open Source Software and The Community: Is Ubuntu Becoming Too Commercialized? | What do you think? Is Ubuntu becoming too commercialized? Now featured on Ubuntu's website: Ubuntu TV. It looks pretty cool, but that's not what this is about. | http://www.garryconn.com/linux/ubuntu-traitors-of-linux-open-source-software-and-the-community-is-ubuntu-becoming-too-commercialized/ | |
1326621506 | technology | Fedora vs. openSUSE vs. CentOS: Which Distribution Should You Use? [Linux] | Not too long ago I wrote a similar article about the top three distributions of the Debian side in the Linux family (Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint), but as a true Linux geek I would never want to forget the entire other side of the Linux family, probably best known as the “RPM family”. All [...] | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fedora-opensuse-centos-distribution-linux/ | |
1326621574 | technology | Fedora Running Beefy Contest | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/fedora-running-beefy-contest | |
1326621700 | technology | The Best PDF Viewer for Linux | Linux has quite a few PDF readers available, but Okular stands out as the best of the bunch, due to its ability to comment on, highlight, and otherwise annotate PDFs. | http://lifehacker.com/5875879/the-best-pdf-viewer-for-linux | |
1326634188 | technology | Going All Scroogle (Firefox and Konqueror) | If you wish to use Google but not leave a trail for the oppressive US regime (the one set in place by Bush et al. after 9/11), then use Scoogle. | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/01/15/scroogle/ | |
1326634232 | technology | Who Created WordPress? | In short, WordPress is the fruit of labour of many developers, not just extensions producers who brought appeal to the platform/framework. But originally, WordPress was merely a succession of b2. The nature of Free software is, credit is preserved to a degree, so we can always go back and check who did what. One might say that Michel created WordPress, not Matt. | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/01/15/who-created-wordpress/ | |
1326634294 | technology | Helper Box | t is mostly used for monitoring of information that changes over time. | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/01/15/debian-server-box/ | |
1326636066 | technology | The Travesty of Short (i.e. Volatile) URLs | As the creator of the World Wide Web put it about a year ago, there is also the danger that authorities of TLDs will sooner or later be misusing their power to censor some popular shorteners and immediately break a whole lot of linkage, upon which much of the Web is based. In a sense, short URLs break the Web, but when there are limitations on the number of characters in services like Twitter, people are pressured to use them, even by default. | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/01/15/shorteners-are-bad/ | |
1326656006 | technology | Linux Kernel Grows Past 15 Million Lines of Code | According to a post by The H, about three quarters of the Linux kernel code are drivers, file systems and architecture-specific code, while there are plenty of comments and blank lines as well. The first release of Linux had just 10,000 lines of... | http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Linux-Linus-Torvalds-kernel-too-complex-code,14495.html#xtor=RSS-993 | |
1326678110 | technology | Following the unique way of Trisquel | Trisquel is a GNU/Linux distribution with geographical roots in Spain. The project started off as localization of Linux for the Galician language, and later became more than just a local Linux distribution. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/following-unique-way-of-trisquel.html | |
1326678171 | technology | My Unity 5.0 Experience | Giving Unity Another Go Yesterday I installed Unity 5.0 and I was pleasantly surprised by some of its new features: I can set the panel background colour. By default, the ... | http://jonathancarter.org/2012/01/15/my-unity-5-0-experience/ | |
1326678581 | technology | Samsung Sacrifices Bada To Make Linux OS Great - Smart Office | Samsung has announced it plans on fusing its home-grown Bada operating system into the Linux based Tizen. | http://www.smartoffice.com.au/Technology/Software/Q4S2H4F6 | |
1326679161 | technology | LessFS Pairs De-Duplication With Snappy Compression | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0MzQ | |
1326706995 | technology | Mandriva Linux Chronicles: Mandriva: The ides of January are come | So, today is January 15. Tomorrow, we will know if Mandriva Linux, a distro that has been around since 1998, is gone. One can but find a resemblance between this date and the prophecy that the soothsayer gave to Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's tragedy. | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.com/2012/01/mandriva-ides-of-january-are-come.html | |
1326707304 | technology | The Four Hundred--AURA Launches Alternative PHP Server Stack for IBM i | AURA Equipments today launched iAMP Server, a free collection of software for running PHP workloads on the IBM i server. iAMP is composed of binaries for several products, including PHP, the standard Apache Web server, and the MySQL database. AURA says it developed iAMP, which runs primarily in the PASE AIX runtime, to provide IBM i shops with a standards-based alternative to Zend Technologies' PHP solutions for the platform. | http://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh011612-story02.html | |
1326727432 | technology | When Microsoft Windows Aids Violation of the Law | Techrights | Personal and financial damage incurred due to security flaws in Windows | http://techrights.org/2012/01/16/microsoft-windows-security-flaws/ | |
1326727486 | technology | FOSDEM Talk on Software Patenting in Europe | Techrights | The president of the FFII to appear in FOSDEM 2012 | http://techrights.org/2012/01/16/fosdem-2012-swpats-talk/ | |
1326728127 | technology | OpenSUSE: Out of Stock. SUSE: Good for Microsoft’s Stock | Techrights | OpenSUSE is still being neglected, whereas the product it is used to promote (Microsoft Linux/Ballnux) gets promoted by former Microsoft executives who run VMware | http://techrights.org/2012/01/16/suse-promotion/ | |
1326728978 | technology | Microsoft is Finished on Devices, Tries Cheating and Perhaps Should be Sued | Experts insinuate that Windows won't make it in portable devices and Microsoft tries using legal (or illegal) instruments to distort the market instead | http://techrights.org/2012/01/16/strong-arm/ | |
1326729894 | technology | CPTN (Microsoft, Apple, Oracle) Attack on Android Faces New Setbacks | Microsoft's extortion of Android leads to passage of patents to Google, Apple loses its cases against Android, and Oracle too is gradually losing the argument against Dalvik | http://techrights.org/2012/01/16/cartel-vs-android-linux/ | |
1326731549 | technology | Intel's Medfield series processor debuts on the Lenovo K800 | Although it's only a single-core CPU it already smokes the competition in benchmarks. | http://www.gsmarena.com/intels_medfield_series_processor_debuts_on_the_lenovo_k800-news-3656.php | |
1326731720 | technology | Exclusive Interview: The Core Of ownCloud Will ALWAYS Remain Free And Open Source | The ownCloud project recently announce its evolution as a company. We reached out to the ownCloud team to understand the evolution of the project into a company. Here is an exclusive interview with Markus Rex, the new CEO, CTO of ownCloud Frank Karlitschek the founder of ownCloud. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3216/exclusive-interview-core-owncloud-will-always-remain-free-and-open-source | |
1326732258 | technology | Skrooge 1.2.0 gains new features | Version 1.2.0 of the open source personal finance manager includes updates to the Search & Process plugin, adds the ability to Import & Export of non-local files and brings several enhancements | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Skrooge-1-2-0-gains-new-features-1413720.html | |
1326733527 | technology | Links 16/1/2012: Mandriva Deadline, Bada OS-Tizen Fusion | Techrights | Links for the day | http://techrights.org/2012/01/16/bada-os-tizen-fusion/ | |
1326790540 | [Phoronix] Fedora 17 Gets Beefier: Another Round Of Features | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0Mzg | ||
1326792314 | technology | AbiWord Review: A Lightweight Alternative To LibreOffice | | Abiword is a fully-featured word processor with all the functionality anyone would expect from an office application, but without the taxing memory and hard disk space requirements of office heavyweights like Microsoft Word and LibreOffice. Unless you’re looking for a full-fledged integrated office environment, Abiword is really all you need. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3219/abiword-review-lightweight-alternative-libreoffice | |
1326793300 | technology | SE Android released: Build your own NSA-approved Android device today | ExtremeTech | SE Android has been publicly released! A project led by the NSA to close the gaps in Android security is ready to be built into the Android kernel and tested. | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/114085-se-android-released-build-your-nsa-approved-android-device-today | |
1326793554 | technology | Red Hat RHEV 3.0 to launch this Wednesday? | Commercial Linux and Java development tool distributor Red Hat has big aspirations in the server virtualization and cloud computing arenas, and it looks like the company is getting ready to bust out the 3.0 version of its Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization hypervisor – RHEV for short. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/16/redhat_rhev_3_virtualization_experience/ | |
1326793624 | technology | LCA2012 Diary: The Smart And The Sweaty | Attending Linux.conf.au is a great way to enhance my knowledge and scare me into presenting, but it's an exhausting five days. It's mentally exhaustin... | http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/01/lca2012-diary-the-smart-and-the-sweaty/ | |
1326793955 | technology | Thoughts on Gnome 3 & Fedora 16 Linux | Recently one of the people I've deployed Linux for came to me and wanted to purchase a new PC to replace a spare Pentium 4 PC they had sitting around that was still running Windows 2000. They had started to use the Windows 2000 PC after... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/the-open-source-revolution-10014902/thoughts-on-gnome-3-and-fedora-16-linux-10025216/ | |
1326794152 | technology | New and revised modules in JBoss Seam 3.1 - The H Open Source: News and Features | Several new modules have been introduced into the Java EE web framework that is developed by Red Hat | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/New-and-revised-modules-in-JBoss-Seam-3-1-1413885.html | |
1326797982 | technology | Catching up with Håkon Lie | Opera Software’s chief technology officer Håkon Wium Lie was in India recently. | http://www.mydigitalfc.com/knowledge/catching-h%C3%A5kon-lie-236 | |
1326798099 | technology | Breaking down the gender divide in open source and open culture | The tipping point for Linux kernel developer Valerie Aurora was when one of her friends was groped for the third time in a single year at a conference. "As I heard about it I knew I'd remember all the times I'd been groped as well, and insulted and harassed -- and that was just too much," Aurora says. | http://www.techworld.com.au/article/412523/breaking_down_gender_divide_open_source_open_culture/ | |
1326798194 | technology | Perens: The iPhone is Destroying Democracy (And Open Source) | The iPhone is Australia's most popular smartphone, and it's very much in evidence at Linux.conf.au 2012 in Ballarat. But in the opening keynote for th... | http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/01/perens-the-iphone-is-destroying-democracy-and-open-source/ | |
1326800709 | technology | KDE Font Oxygen ‘Fit for Testing’ | KDE’s very own font is coming along nicely with its developer releasing an updated preview version for download. | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/01/kde-font-oxygen-now-fit-for-testing/ | |
1326800863 | technology | First look at Kororaa Linux 16 | Regular readers may recall that toward the end of 2011 I reviewed Fedora 16, the latest release from the Red Hat-sponsored project. Fedora's latest did have some points in its favour -- great hardware support, a smooth transition to systemd and an installer which, while having some issues, is still better than most Linux installers available. But I'm sorry to say that I also found several issues with the release: none of the graphical package managers were useful, Fedora shipped with the notorious plain GNOME Shell as the default desktop environment, the default install comes with a small sele | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120116#feature | |
1326801078 | technology | Linux developers fix a homemade network problem | Current Linux systems can quite easily be crashed remotely by a particular combination of IGMP packets | http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Linux-developers-fix-a-homemade-network-problem-1414033.html | |
1326801487 | technology | Tuning GNOME 3 | GNOME shell extensions can be used to enchance the often criticised GNOME 3 interface - or even give it a GNOME 2 feel | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Tuning-GNOME-3-1406861.html | |
1326835166 | Woz praises Android, blasts iPhone limitations • reghardware | Apple co-founder speaks out Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has underlined his love for Android handsets, stating his gripes with the iPhone and why in many ways he prefers Google's OS.… | http://www.reghardware.com/2012/01/17/woz_praises_android_highlights_iphone_limitations/ | ||
1326814160 | technology | New Unity Features: Shortcut Hints Overlay And Launcher Switcher [Ubuntu 12.04] | The latest Unity from BZR got two very interesting new features: shortcut hints overlay and new lau... | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/01/unity-gets-shortcut-hints-overlay-and.html | |
1326814362 | technology | Why Open Source is Good for German Software Businesses | At a meeting this evening, a lobbyist confided in me: “Open source is bad for German software vendors!” I gasped. He couldn’t be further from the truth. If this was mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, he’d be right. ME? EE? Germany is top. Software? Not so. | http://dirkriehle.com/2012/01/16/why-open-source-is-good-for-german-software-businesses/ | |
1326821957 | technology | Free Windows Tool Offers a One-Stop Shop for Linux | 'Get Linux' is a portable, open source tool for Windows that offers quick access to more than 100 Linux distributions. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/248163/free_windows_tool_offers_a_onestop_shop_for_linux.html | |
1326881690 | Mozilla slows pace of Firefox 9 upgrades | Mozilla dramatically slowed the update pace of Firefox 9, the browser it shipped late last month. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223483/Mozilla_slows_pace_of_Firefox_9_upgrades | ||
1326824846 | technology | Aligning Linux Distributions with Presidential Hopefuls | Would Romney run Debian? A tongue-in-cheek look at which Linux distributions the potential American presidential candidates might choose if went open source. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/01/17/aligning-linux-distributions-with-presidential-hopefuls/ | |
1326836711 | technology | Is Ubuntu trying to act like Google? | I do, begrudgingly, admit that the Ubuntu Linux distribution should probably have a place in the wide world (just not in my house or datacenter). I'm all for competition and innovation.
But Ubun... | http://lostinopensource.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/is-ubuntu-trying-to-act-like-google/ | |
1326837172 | technology | Introducing Ubuntu Secured Remix 11.10 | Softpedia is proud to introduce today a new Linux operating system based on the popular Ubuntu distribution, Ubuntu Secured Remix.
Ubuntu Secured Remix 11.10 is actually based on the Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) operating system and is a slightly modified version of the Ubuntu Desktop Live CD. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-Ubuntu-Secured-Remix-11-10-246999.shtml | |
1326837546 | technology | BackBox Linux 2.01 review – turning heads in the pen testing scene | A relative newcomer to the forensic and penetration testing live CD scene, Italian project BackBox is already turning heads as it hits version 2.01. Gareth Halfacree explains why… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/backbox-linux-2-01-review-turning-heads-in-the-pen-testing-scene/ | |
1326838709 | technology | Workforce mobility driving growth in global handheld device market | Android are expected to dominate the market going forward | http://www.techjournalsouth.com/2012/01/workforce-mobility-driving-growth-in-global-handheld-device-market/ | |
1326840189 | technology | ArtistX 1.2 Released | After nearly ten years of development and more than ten versions, the ArtistX 1.2 multimedia studio on a DVD is finally released. It's an Ubuntu 11.10-based live DVD that turns a common computer into a full multimedia production studio. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3222/artistx-12-released | |
1326877454 | technology | Open Source Software Needed to Save Democracy | Open-source software developers face greater risks today than they ever have, to the point where the constraints inherent in proprietary software now represent a risk to democracy, according to one of the movement's leading figures. | http://www.zdnet.com.au/open-source-needed-to-save-democracy-339329909.htm | |
1326879526 | technology | Linux-ready multitouch PC has huge 65-inch screen, quad-core CPU | Linuxready multitouch PC has huge 65inch screen quadcore CPU News Linux for Devices: Ideum announced a | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Ideum-MT65-Presenter/?kc=rss | |
1326879737 | technology | Linux Planet Linux Top 5: Linux for the 'Longterm' | First point release for Linux 3.2 debuts as FreeBSD cranks up to 9. | http://www.linuxplanet.com/news/linux-for-the-longterm.html | |
1326880255 | technology | Linux should copy Apple on user rapport | The Linux operating system and other open software projects are under threat because they've failed to develop the sympathy for users manifested by companies such as Apple, according to luminary Bruce Perens. | http://www.zdnet.com.au/linux-should-copy-apple-on-user-rapport-339329893.htm | |
1326880349 | technology | Linux lovers should try FreeBSD for stable systems | Linux may not yet enjoy the widespread recognition that Windows does, but there's no denying its popularity on servers, its growing use on desktops, or its ubiquity in the mobile world in the form of Android. | http://www.computerworlduk.com/in-depth/open-source/3330239/linux-lovers-should-try-freebsd-for-stable-systems/ | |
1326881001 | technology | Some RPGs on Linux | Pure role-playing games on Linux are surprisingly few and far between! At least, if you stick to the repositories, it sure seems that way. I also looked at the Linux Game Tome, but even though 189 ... | http://duskfire.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/some-rpgs-on-linux/ | |
1326881339 | technology | The Ben NanoNote – The World’s Smallest Linux Laptop? | Measuring at less than 100mm wide and 17mm thick with a dinky 3″ screen, the Ben NanoNote might just be the world’s smallest Linux laptop for the traditional definition of the word. | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/01/the-ben-nanonote-the-worlds-smallest-linux-laptop/ | |
1326881402 | technology | Mandriva Delays Bankruptcy Decision | In a short post today Jean-Manuel Croset said that recent events have lead the failing company to postpone any final decisions for a week. Earlier this month a letter to shareholders stated that Mandriva would have to close its doors by January 16 without an influx of capital.
January 16 came and went without word while anxious users paced the floors over at the Mandriva Forums. Then earlier today Croset published his post. Unfortunately, it's a little short on detail. | http://ostatic.com/blog/mandriva-delays-bankruptcy-decision | |
1326881631 | technology | LCA2012: Bruce Perens Says Open Source Needs To Do More | Wearing a suit when the rest of the 500-strong lecture theatre were dressed in shorts, jandals, and old conference T Shirts, Bruce Perens introduced himself by announcing his clothes as a lesson: Linux needs to be more outward facing. | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/01/lca2012-bruce-perens-on-the-state-of-open-source/ | |
1326881944 | technology | Photography software for Linux | The standard image management software on Linux machine is F-soft (a play in the word f- stop) it is the default photo management software for the Gnome desktop. For KDE the default photo management software is Dig cam, Tagging, Categorization, color codes and making folder and management of large collections of photos is prime work for F-Spot. Tagging feature has much variation. Apply top from across different categories use filters across multiple tags. Rate individual and multiple photos. Filter by both tags and ratings you can search and extract the EXIF data embedded in an image. | http://expertscolumn.com/content/photography-software-linux | |
1326882123 | technology | KDE Hugo: Oxygen-gtk3 1.0 is out | The first release of KDE's Oxygen widget theme, ported to GTK 3.X applications, has been uploaded to kde ftp servers on Tuesday January 17 2012 and is available for download here. It is called oxygen-gtk3.
This release is still experimental, notably due to the small amount of GTK 3 applications it has been tested on. Still, since snapshots of the running git repository were already being circulated around for some time, we deemed it appropriate to release the current code, if only because it would make book-keeping and bug tracking easier. Also, we expect rapid progress as bug reports are bei | http://hugo-kde.blogspot.com/2012/01/oxygen-gtk3-10-is-out.html | |
1326882228 | technology | A Smackerel of Opinion: Improving Battery Life in Ubuntu Precise 12.04 LTS | art of my focus this cycle is to see where we can make power saving improvements for Ubuntu Precise 12.04 LTS. There has been a lot of anecdotal evidence of specific machines or power saving features behaving poorly over the past few cycles. So, armed with a 6.5 digit precision multimeter from Fluke I've been measuring the power consumption on various laptops in different test scenarios to try and answer some outstanding questions:
* Is it safe to enable Matthew Garrett's PCIe ASPM fix? * Are the power savings suggested by PowerTop useful and can we reliably enabled any of these in pm-utils | http://smackerelofopinion.blogspot.com/2011/12/improving-battery-life-in-ubuntu.html | |
1326882688 | technology | Making the transition from RDBMS to Hadoop | Making the transition from RDBMS to Hadoop ( Software ) If your organization seems to be a good fit for Hadoop, you can download the open source software that comprises the data framework and try it out with relative ease. | http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=5053A796-0937-BC53-B2A01C659ADC1AE1 | |
1326882781 | technology | Successful start for Hydrological Open Source Community on Environmental Expert | The HYPE Open Source Community is now open to anyone interested in hydrology, for cooperative code development. The community was successfully launched ... | http://www.environmental-expert.com/news/successful-start-for-hydrological-open-source-community-276056/view-comments | |
1326883006 | technology | Btrfs In Linux 3.3 Brings Reworked Balance Code | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0NDU | |
1326909471 | technology | Microsoft Tries to Spin Anti-Linux UEFI Measures, Ubuntu Tablets Possibly Affected | Techrights | An accumulation of articles about Microsoft's anti-competitive UEFI moves and responses to these | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/uefi-roundup/ | |
1326909992 | technology | Death of Novell and Legacy That Remains | Techrights | Update on the WordPerfect case and remarks on the need to remember what Microsoft did | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/wordperfect-case-recalled/ | |
1326910417 | technology | Microsoft’s Patent Extortion Against Android Has Microsoft Called a Patent Troll | Techrights | Android Community alleges that Microsoft is trolling while the Microsoft-controlled press tries to regularise flagrant extortion | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/microsoft-troll/ | |
1326910852 | technology | Xamarin and Mono Out of the Radar’s Range | Techrights | Xamarin and Mono lack presence in the press and lack any notable activity too | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/xamarin-and-mono-kaput/ | |
1326911320 | technology | ZENworks is Not Dead | Techrights | Novell's ZENworks gets some new developments around it | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/zenworks-watch/ | |
1326911966 | technology | Novell, Which Gives Its Patents to Microsoft and Apple, Continues to Get More Patents | The traitor Novell continues to be granted more patents, which we already know get funnelled to enemies of Linux through shells like CPTN | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/software-patents-game/ | |
1326912476 | technology | 2012: Post-Novell Careers and Moves | Techrights | A look at the movement of staff that left or was pushed out of Novell, along with other news of interest to Novell watchers | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/novell-watchers-moves/ | |
1326912946 | technology | Why We Stay Online on SOPA Protest Day | Techrights | Explanation of the decision not to go off the air, despite some suggestions that we should do so | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/sopa-decision/ | |
1326913442 | technology | Novell Groupwise Brought Closer to Microsoft Skype, Microsoft and Novell in LA Help Discredit Google | News about Novell's mail and what it is doing to/for Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/01/18/novell-mail/ | |
1326920841 | technology | Sony's 2012 launch schedule leaks: 12 Android smartphones coming | According to a leaked 2012 launch schedule, Sony has plans of releasing no less than 12 Android-powered smartphones during the next 8 months | http://androinica.com/2012/01/sonys-2012-launch-schedule-leaks-12-android-smartphones-coming-this-year/ | |
1326921031 | technology | Canonical backtracks on deleting Oracle's Sun Java | The Ubuntu sponsor says it will not send out empty packages which would have forced the deletion of Oracle's Sun Java and it will just delete the packages from its partner repository | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Canonical-backtracks-on-deleting-Oracle-s-Sun-Java-1415541.html | |
1326921254 | technology | 10 Open Source Shopping Carts to Run Your Ecommerce Business | 10 Open Source Shopping Carts to Run Your Ecommerce Business ( Software ) For businesses that rely on online transactions, open source shopping carts are a good alternative to proprietary ecommerce software: They are a fraction of the cost and are supported by large communities of users and developers. | http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=77FF375F-AB90-3F7F-5358C7BB895B0627 | |
1326922050 | technology | Another Unigine-Based Linux Game Soon To Alpha | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0NDk | |
1326922410 | technology | Red Hat weighs in on Internet regulations | Nearly anyone with an Internet connection has probably noticed something a little... | http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/2012/01/red-hat-weighs-in-on-internet-regulation.html | |
1326922535 | technology | Epiphany marches on | #Epiphany marches on http://blogs.gnome.org/xan/2012/01/17/epiphany-marches-on/ #www | http://blogs.gnome.org/xan/2012/01/17/epiphany-marches-on/ | |
1326922607 | technology | Gentoo Linux 12.0 reviewed: Linux For The Toughies | Gentoo Linux 12.0 LiveDVD was released recently. We were the first ones to announce the release of Gentoo. Although not as popular as Ubuntu , this Linux distro is good enough for those who want to learn more about their system's functionality and GNU/Linux. It uses Portage package manager which is also used by Chrome OS and Chromium OS. | http://ubuntumanual.org/posts/555/gentoo-linux-12-0-reviewed-linux-for-the-toughies | |
1326922673 | technology | LiVES: A Rich Video Editor With Layer Upon Layer of Features | LiVES is an advanced video editor that can double as a video jockey tool. It is surprisingly powerful. But its interface makes it rather simple to learn. In fact, it has so many feature levels that this app would be right at home as the video editor of choice in any professional film editing studio. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/LiVES-A-Rich-Video-Editor-With-Layer-Upon-Layer-of-Features-74201.html | |
1326924408 | technology | HP readies Linux IP set-top computer for India | HP readies Linux IP settop computer for India News Linux for Devices: HP Labs has demonstrated a prototype of a Linux-based set-top box (STB) designed to bring the Internet to the Indian masses, according to the Times of India. The Vayu Internet Device (VInD) is equipped with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of flash... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/HP-Vayu-Internet-Device-VInD/?kc=rss | |
1326925648 | technology | Samsung backpedals on bada/Tizen OS merger plans - FierceMobileContent | Days after a Samsung Electronics executive revealed the company is working to merge its bada mobile operating system with Linux-based device software platform Tizen, Samsung now maintains it is Read more >> | http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/samsung-backpedals-badatizen-os-merger-plans/2012-01-18 | |
1326974417 | technology | Welcome to the World of Open Source Domotics | Ubuntu on your TV, Android running your refrigerator. Glyn Moody looks at some of the developments announced at the recent Consumer Electronic Show and explains how Linux is the natural choice for intelligent appliances | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Welcome-to-the-world-of-open-source-domotics-1414336.html | |
1326978893 | TechCrunch | Linux Foundation Expects More Enterprise Gains in 2012 | The Linux Foundation is sharing the results of their latest invitation-only survey of enterprise Linux users. Their last such survey, in August 2010, revealed Linux was gaining popularity in enterprise computing. It should come as no real surprise that the latest survey shows more of the same.
A lot has happened since late 2010, and the Linux Foundation survey reflects that. In "Linux Adoption Trends 2012: A Survey of Enterprise End Users" we find that a substantial number of enterprise users "expressed concern with the rapid growth of data, and Linux is clearly the platform of choice to address it." Less than half of respondents are planning to use Windows to handle their "Big Data" requirements. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/19/linux-foundation-expects-more-enterprise-gains-in-2012/ | ||
1326989485 | technology | Linux Has Advantage in Mobile Devices | Techrights | The versatile kernel which makes several mobile platforms rapidly changes the competitive landscape | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/mobile-platforms/ | |
1326990036 | technology | Oracle is Retreating From Android Patent Case After Steve Jobs’ Death | Techrights | Reports insinuate that Oracle might drop its patent claims against Dalvik in Android/Linux | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/oracle-mea-culpa/ | |
1326990757 | technology | Under Microsoft Leadership, Nokia Patents Passed to Patent Aggressor Sisvel | Sisvel's bullies appear at the scene amid Nokia-Microsoft flirtations and rumours of a buyout | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/sisvel-nokia-microsoft/ | |
1326991986 | technology | Former Microsoft Executives Get to Control FOSS, Linux-based Operating Systems | Techrights | Former Microsoft people gain influence inside Microsoft's competitors | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/gaining-control-of-foss/ | |
1326992673 | technology | Journalists Become Paid PR Agents for SUSE and Other Clients | Techrights | Timely reminder that analysts, journalists and PR agents are interchangeable and serve a similar function, including promotion of Microsoft Linux (SUSE) | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/suse-and-benchpr/ | |
1326993199 | technology | False Information Funded by the Gates Foundation | Techrights | New examples from critics of the Gates Foundation where media consensus is utterly incorrect and paid for | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/the-gates-scam/ | |
1326993615 | technology | Gates Wants the Public System to Pay the Bill | Techrights | A quick update on the education front, which is being influenced (by proxy) by Bill Gates for the sake of private profits | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/bill-embezzles/ | |
1326994292 | technology | Apple Cult Lacks a Sense of Humour, Monopolises Appearance of Cult Leader | Techrights | The appearance of Steve Jobs is 'property' of Apple based on the company's very ludicrous actions | http://techrights.org/2012/01/19/apple-vs-appearance/ | |
1326996419 | technology | Meet Bodhi's Bulky Brother: Bloathi | If Bodhi Linux was a little too minimal, then perhaps Bodhi's beefy brother Bloathi Linux will fill the bill. Jeff Hoogland posted today of a new community spin of Bodhi that comes with " a slew of pre-installed software."
Bloathi retains the Enlightenment desktop environment and comes with lots of themes and several hardware profiles. These are setup upon reaching the desktop through a pop-up configuration. The hard drive installer icon normally found on the desktop doesn't show up in a lot of themes, so check in the file manager under Desktop. | http://ostatic.com/blog/meet-bodhis-bulky-brother-bloathi | |
1326996515 | technology | Cheap Tabloid Tricks: The Truth About Linux, Open Source And The Media | Linux and open source technology should be a good news story for everyone. However, the way these topics are presented in the media often leaves enthu... | http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/01/cheap-tabloid-tricks-the-truth-about-linux-open-source-and-the-media/ | |
1326996588 | technology | Where are they now? | Years ago, the short-lived Maximum Linux magazine ran a graphic showing Eric Raymond, Richard Stallman, and Linus Torvalds... | http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Off-the-Beat-Bruce-Byfield-s-Blog/Where-are-they-now | |
1326997684 | technology | Why Android might just kill GNU/Linux. Quickly. | I write this article exactly 24 hours after receiving my Galaxy Tab 10.1. It's something I've been wanting for a long time. I had to wait for the dispute between Apple and Samsung to settle (Samsung actually lost on millions of dollars worth of sales thanks to software patents, but that's another story). After all that, I came to the realisation that we are in front of a forking path. On one side there is the death of GNU/Linux as we know it. On the other side, there is a new exciting world where free software is still relevant. I am not writing this just to be "sensational": here is why. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/why_android_might_just_kill_Linux_quickly | |
1326997796 | technology | How to Install a Preview of Ubuntu TV | At CES, Canonical announced its latest major project that it is calling Ubuntu TV "TV for human beings". Much of the Ubuntu TV interface will be based on the groundwork that has already been established with the development of Unity, Canonical’s revolutionary, and sometimes polarizing, desktop environment. | http://maketecheasier.com/install-ubuntu-tv/2012/01/18 | |
1327011746 | Mozilla demos MediaStream Processing, audio mixing in Firefox | The MediaStream Processing API is a proposed standard that promises to bring native real-time audio and video manipulation to the Web. Mozilla has released an experimental Firefox build that includes a preliminary implementation. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/01/mozilla-demos-mediastream-processing-audio-mixing-in-firefox.ars | ||
1326998988 | technology | Thinkfan for Fedora | Here it is the first release of Thinkfan, a simple and lightweight fan control program, for Fedora. As a thinkpad user so it's obvious what my interest is, but developer assures now can manage other computers fan too. | http://olea.org/diario/archive/2012/ene-18-1.html | |
1326999049 | technology | DragonFlyBSD: Desktop is not a target - Linux notes from DarkDuck | This blog is called Linux notes from DarkDuck. As you may think from the name, it is dedicated to anything about Linux. And I write about using Linux-based operating systems on desktop from the point of view of regular user. But from time to time I make exceptions. Today is one of these days. I will not tell you about Linux, but rather about an operating system quite close to GNU/Linux. It is BSD-based operating system DragonFlyBSD. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/dragonflybsd-desktop-is-not-target.html | |
1326999122 | technology | Rhythmbox 2.95 has been released! | Rhythmbox 2.95 has been released, this release is considered as final transition of Rhythmbox to GTK +3. | http://www.unixmen.com/rhythmbox-2-95-has-been-released/ | |
1326999292 | technology | M$ Disturbs an Ant-hill | So far it seems no OEM is considering an exclusive relationship with M$. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/18/m-disturbs-an-ant-hill/ | |
1327021834 | Big Business, Big Linux | ZDNet | IT funds may be short, but The Linux Foundation has found that companies are still investing in Linux for cloud computing, “Big Data,” and | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/big-business-big-linux/10181 | ||
1327021200 | technology | Linux should be like a window | George Orwell wrote "Good prose is like a window pane". Good software is the same, so that you are concentrating on what you are doing, not how you are doing it.
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1327021448 | technology | School Leverages Sun Hardware, Switches to LTSP Thin Clients | The Candid Root | The School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor deployed LTSP Thin Clients running Ubuntu from their Sun Server Hardware. | http://www.disklessworkstations.com/blog/school-leverages-sun-hardware-switches-to-ltsp-thin-clients/ | |
1327021997 | technology | Nexenta raises $21 million in funding | The enterprise storage specialist has received $21 million in Series C funding which it says will be used to sustain its growth and global expansion and scale its support | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Nexenta-raises-21-million-in-funding-1416737.html | |
1327023232 | technology | Call to use open source | Though open source developers approve free distribution of software, they are serious about their use in commercial products and solutions. “They may not restrict their source code or its usage, but they nonetheless would like licensing terms to be respected,” said Palamida CEO Mark Tolliver. | http://www.deccanherald.com/content/220571/call-use-open-source.html | |
1327054430 | technology | Cyborg lawyer demands software source | Lawyer Karen Sandler's heart condition means she needs a pacemaker-defibrillator to avoid sudden death, so she has one simple question: what software does it run? | http://www.zdnet.com.au/cyborg-lawyer-demands-software-source-339330089.htm | |
1327055819 | technology | KDE 4.9 to Get a New Widgets Explorer | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/kde-4-9-to-get-a-new-widgets-explorer | |
1327056923 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 May Get Rid of Useless Dash Shortcuts | I have been using Unity since they day it came out with alpha of Ubuntu 11.04. One thing I never understood was the purpose of those 8 giant shortcuts in the Dash. I wrote about it in my first review. I still don't know and have never used any of those 8 shortcuts. I wanted to get rid of them and put something more useful. It seems Ubuntu 12.04 will fix that too. As we reported earlier that with 12.04 we may get some more customization of Unity, the chances are that we may also get rid of those 8 icons and be replaced with something more useful. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3231/ubuntu-1204-may-get-rid-useless-dash-shortcuts | |
1327065942 | technology | Despite whacking Windows, Linux gets too little respect | A decade on, management holds onto an outdated view of Linux that may be hindering its adoption | http://www.infoworld.com/d/open-source-software/despite-whacking-windows-linux-gets-too-little-respect-184577 | |
1327110408 | technology | GTK+ 3.4 For Multi-Touch May Come In GNOME 3.4 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0NTc | |
1327110449 | technology | Download Linux Kernel 3.3 RC1 Now | Linus Torvalds announced last evening, January 19th, that the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux kernel 3.3 is available for download and testing. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Linux-Kernel-3-3-RC1-Now-247616.shtml | |
1327112694 | technology | The making of open-source software | Nicole Kobie reveals how software such as Ubuntu, LibreOffice and Firefox is made - and how you can get involved | http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/372343/the-making-of-open-source-software | |
1327115429 | technology | NGINX: The Faster Web Server Alternative | This formerly obscure Web server is gaining popularity with businesses. NGINX is now the new number two Web server, largely because it promises a fast, light, open-source alternative to Apache. Here’s why it’s attracting so much attention. | http://www.softwarequalityconnection.com/2012/01/nginx-the-faster-web-server-alternative/ | |
1327115619 | technology | Open Source Benefits: A Developer’s Perspective | Open source benefits to businesses are pretty obvious, even if only recently recognized. It costs less, and often works better, than its commercial competitors. Developers have long preferred open source products to their commercial counterparts. In fact, this developer preference is why we are seeing the surge in enterprise open source usage. Why do developers prefer open source so strongly? I want it yesterday! Developers want to get stuff done. The thought of engaging in a procurement process is enough to sap the energy from almost any idea. We will just go back to reading hacker news inste | http://www.openlogic.com/blogs/2012/01/open-source-benefits-a-developers-perspective/ | |
1327115715 | technology | The Linux Experience: KDE SC 4.8 Upcoming Features | GWENVIEW Just like Dolphin 2.0 will meet icon animations, Gwenview will get some animations and transitions of its own. The following video demonstrates both Gwenview's and Dolphin's. This video also demonstrates the new QML based device notifier. | http://cristalinux.blogspot.com/2012/01/kde-48-upcoming-features.html | |
1327115932 | technology | GNOME Shell 3.2.2 improves extensions support | The bugfix release of the GNOME Shell should make installing and uninstalling Shell Extensions using the extensions.gnome.org site more reliable | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GNOME-Shell-3-2-2-improves-extensions-support-1417867.html | |
1327162299 | technology | With Microsoft Infiltration at the BBC, Time to Abolish or Privatise the BBC | Techrights | The call to reform the BBC (or discard it as a news source) is now accompanied by a long list of items | http://techrights.org/2012/01/21/bbc-wiki-created/ | |
1327163051 | technology | EPO Advisory Board Likes Patents | Techrights | The appointment of more people whose stance on the subject of patents leaves little room for objectivity | http://techrights.org/2012/01/21/epo-advisory-board/ | |
1327164738 | technology | Regulators Paranoid About Android, Miss the Real Issue | Techrights | Developments on the patents front and how they affect the Linux-powered Android platform | http://techrights.org/2012/01/21/swpat-developments/ | |
1327166259 | technology | Xfce's Early April Fool's Joke | I saw a post on the Xfce blog Tuesday or Wednesday about changing versioning scheme of the next Xfce release. I saved the URL knowing that I'd want to write about it. Just thank goodness that a storm blew in and caused my computer to shut off. Otherwise, I might have never seen the Update 2. Dirty rats. | http://ostatic.com/blog/xfces-early-april-fools-joke | |
1327195474 | technology | The Power Base Ubuntu 10.04 Lives! Go Back To The Future With Lucid Lynx | Does Oneiric have you down? Is your hardware not up to snuff? Well, what are you going to do about it? Ubuntu 10.04 is almost 2 years old now, but you can teach it the electric slide even if all it know how to do is the funky chicken. Here is a short and simple guide for bringing Ubuntu 10.04 into 2012. | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/01/ubuntu-10-04-lives-go-back-to-the-future-with-lucid-lynx/ | |
1327199402 | technology | Introducing Ubuntu Flickr/Shotwell Photos Lens for Unity | Following our previous articles, Ubuntu Spotify Scope, Ubuntu DeviantArt Scope, Ubuntu SSH Lens, Ubuntu Binary Clock Lens, Ubuntu YouTube Lens and Scope, Ubuntu Calendar Lens, Ubuntu Web Sources Lens, Ubuntu Gwibber Lens, Ubuntu Books Lens, Ubuntu Cities Scope, Ubuntu Grooveshark Scope, Ubuntu Calculator Scope and Pirate Bay Torrents Lens for Unity, today we are introducing the Ubuntu Flickr/Shotwell Photos Lens for the Unity interface. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-Ubuntu-Flickr-Shotwell-Photos-Lens-for-Unity-247767.shtml | |
1327199828 | technology | American Drone Controls Experiencing Virus Assault Migrate to Linux | The U.S Air Force reportedly, migrated to Linux from Windows OS for its computers controlling unmanned drone aircrafts ever-since a virus hit them in 2011. | http://www.spamfighter.com/News-17321-American-Drone-Controls-Experiencing-Virus-Assault-Migrate-to-Linux.htm | |
1327199968 | technology | Linux.conf.au 2012: planes and freedom | For security researcher, software hacker and activist Jacob Appelbaum, the equation is clear. Anyone working on surveillance or censorship technology is part of a serious global problem. | http://www.zdnet.com.au/linuxconfau-2012-planes-and-freedom-339330154.htm | |
1327200062 | technology | Kernel Log: Linux 3.3 goes into testing | Linux 3.3 can change the size of ext4 filesystems faster and supports ACPI 5.0, LPAE for ARM processors, Ethernet teaming and hot replace for software RAID. Meanwhile, the end for Linux 3.1, and "Linux Ate My RAM" explained | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Linux-3-3-goes-into-testing-1418516.html | |
1327202135 | technology | The Linux Setup - Goblin, TechBytes/OpenBytes - My Linux Rig | The Linux Setup - Goblin, TechBytes/OpenBytes I kind of love it when interviewees say they have a perfect Linux setup. It’s nice to see someone living the dream. Goblin, aka Tim, has a setup he... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/16224038337/the-linux-setup-goblin-techbytes-openbytes | |
1327242115 | PCBSD 9 Review | Gnuman.com | PCBSD 9 is based on FreeBSD 9 and uses KDE 4.7.3 as it's default desktop environment. | http://gnuman.com/pc-bsd-9-review/ | ||
1327229269 | [Phoronix] Where The Linux 3.3 Kernel Will Come Up Short | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0NjE | ||
1327324821 | [Phoronix] Ubuntu 11.04, 11.10, 12.04 On The NVIDIA Tegra 2 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=nvidia_tegra2_ubuntu&num=1 | ||
1327313529 | [Phoronix] MPlayer2 Is Still Being Actively Developed | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0NjQ | ||
1327315033 | When Should Open Source Be Written Into Law? | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/when-should-open-source-be-written-into-law | ||
1327313606 | technology | Red Hat: A Software Investment For The Next 30 Years - Seeking Alpha | Need a foundation for the house you’re building? That’s easy: You can Google probably a dozen nearby contractors to come fill your big hole with concrete.
Need a foundation for the house you already own? Say what? Exactly: There’s no such thing as a replacement foundation, unless you’re going to rip your house down. | http://seekingalpha.com/article/321079-red-hat-a-software-investment-for-the-next-30-years | |
1327313657 | technology | Deal of the Day: Ultra-thin Dell Vostro V131 with Ubuntu: $399 | If you’ve made it this far past the title of this post, you’re probably not afraid of venturing out of the Windows comfort zone faced by most PC users. So change it up and check out this dirt cheap deal on a Dell. In slimness and portability, the 13.3-inch Vostro V131 ranks near the top of the list, thanks to a 0.8-inch thick design and a light 4.08-pound weight. This business laptop is available now with an Intel Core i3 CPU, for $399 through a deal at LogicBUY. | http://blog.laptopmag.com/deal-of-the-day-ultra-thin-dell-vostro-v131-with-ubuntu-399 | |
1327314322 | technology | The Power Base 5 Reasons Why KDE Is Better Than Unity | It's no secret that KDE is not the most popular desktop environment for Linux/Unix users. With Ubuntu's success slowly breaking through... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/01/5-reasons-why-kde-is-better-than-unity/ | |
1327314383 | technology | Locking down Linux.conf.au | Conference organisers zero in on rogue wireless access points. | http://www.itnews.com.au/News/287892,locking-down-linuxconfau.aspx | |
1327314540 | technology | TechRadar: 12 reasons to love KDE | We rain positivity onto the world's most configurable desktop and pick out some of its best functions and applications. | http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/12-reasons-to-love-kde-1054988 | |
1327314630 | technology | New Tool Gives Greater Control Over GTK Theming in KDE | Running GTK+ applications on the KDE desktop isn’t as brutish-looking as it once was.
This style-matching is due to the ‘oxygen-gtk’ package present in KDE theming GTK+ applications with an ‘Oxygen’ style theme. | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/01/kde-gtk-config-tool-gives-greater-control-over-gtk-theming-in-kde/ | |
1327314805 | technology | World Of Linux: Release schedule of Ubuntu 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" | Here is the all key dates of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. This time Canonical goes to support this LTS [long term support] version for 5 years. So this time they try to make a better version in their history. | http://linux4everybody.blogspot.com/2012/01/release-schedule-of-ubuntu-1204-precise.html | |
1327314988 | technology | Life-giving software should be open: GNOME Foundation chief | Software that controls vital human functions should always be open source, else it could prove to be a danger to one's existence, the executive director of the GNOME Foundation says. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/52315-life-giving-software-should-be-open-gnome-foundation-chief | |
1327317353 | technology | Opposition to the Unitary Patent in the British Parliament | Techrights | Loophole for software patents in Europe meets opposition from some politicians in Great Britain | http://techrights.org/2012/01/23/unitary-patent-uk/ | |
1327318691 | technology | Patents Roundup: Windows Declining, Microsoft and Apple Attack Linux | Techrights | atent stories that mostly relate to Android and its competitors | http://techrights.org/2012/01/23/android-and-its-competitors/ | |
1327319514 | technology | EULA and Lawyers — Not Engineering — Define Today’s Technology Winners | Apple and Microsoft use legal instruments to perturb the market and disrupt fair competition | http://techrights.org/2012/01/23/disrupting-competition-with-paper/ | |
1327324892 | The Pirate Bay Press Release On SOPA: We Are The New Hollywood | Techdirt | Given its general contempt for the repeated attempts to close it down, you wouldn't expect The Pirate Bay to be particularly worried by SOPA. But in its very own press release on the subject, it goes much further: it flings the ultimate insult... | http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120119/12273017472/pirate-bay-press-release-sopa-we-are-new-hollywood.shtml | ||
1327320013 | technology | Microsoft Linux on a Short Leash | Techrights | Quick SUSE and Tuxera updates | http://techrights.org/2012/01/23/suse-and-tuxera-updates/ | |
1327323287 | technology | CyanogenMod App Store To Sell Root, Banned Apps | Muktware | Koushik Dutta, the co-founder of the popular CyanogenMod project has been contemplating the idea of an App Store which will sell apps for rooted devices. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3238/cyanogenmod-app-store-sell-rooted-banned-apps | |
1327323397 | technology | Android Tablets May Go Transparent, Soon! | Muktware | Samsung is working on display technologies which will make these tablets flexible (just like the paper magazines) and even transparent. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3239/android-tablets-may-go-transparent-soon | |
1327324198 | technology | Upstart mobile OS Tizen previews code | An alpha release of the source code for the Tizen open-source operating system, aimed at giving Android and iOS a run for their money, is now available for download. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223570/Upstart_Mobile_OS_Tizen_Previews_Code_ | |
1327324348 | technology | linux.conf.au releases videos on XFS, Btrfs, the kernel and Samba 4 | The videos of the conference recently held in Australia offer information on topics such as the improvements that have been made to the XFS and Btrfs file systems | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/linux-conf-au-releases-videos-on-XFS-Btrfs-the-kernel-and-Samba-4-1419001.html | |
1327324614 | technology | Extremadura to move all of its 40,000 desktops to open source | The administration of Spain’s autonomous region of Extremadura is moving to a complete open source desktop, confirms the region's CIO, Teodomiro Cayetano López. The IT department started a project to install the Debian distribution on all 40,000 desktop PCs. "The project is really advanced and we hope to start the deployment the next spring, finishing it in December." | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/extremadura-move-all-its-40000-desktops-open-source | |
1327332446 | technology | When KDE Eats up the Swap | I have identified processes that typically enter the swap file first and can be restarted uncleanly without loss of data. | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/01/23/clean-swap-without-a-restart/ | |
1327335247 | technology | Extremadura CIO plans Linux rollout on 40,000 desktops | According to its CIO, the Spanish region Extremadura will switch its administration's 40,000 desktops to Debian Linux this year; this would make it the second largest Linux deployment by a public administration in Europe | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Extremadura-CIO-plans-Linux-rollout-on-40-000-desktops-1419281.html | |
1327335655 | science | Coarse Correspondence in Riemannian Manifolds: Masks and Multi-Resolution Approach | THIS post is part of a series that explores the potential of comparing surfaces using GMDS, or generalised multidimensional scaling. | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/01/23/riemannian-manifolds-and-gmds/ | |
1327335771 | technology | Linux a Big Player in 2012 Virtualization Trends | Linux has long been known for providing not only a range of options for small and midsize businesses (SBMs) with its variety of "flavors," but is often regarded as the OS of choice for companies that want direct control over their data. Now, new data shows that Linux use is growing more rapidly than ever thanks to robust performance in virtualized environments. | http://www.theinfoboom.com/articles/linux-a-big-player-in-2012-virtualization-trends/ | |
1327335834 | technology | London Stock Exchange proximity service swoops below 100 microsecond barrier | The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has dramatically slashed round trip latency times for proximity hosting, in collaboration with Colt, on its Novell SUSE Linux-based MillenniumIT matching engine. | http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/london-stock-exchange-proximity-service-swoops-below-100-microsecond-barrier | |
1327335963 | technology | Raspberry Pi Founder Eben Upton Walks You Through the Launch of the $35 Computer | In just a few weeks UK’s Raspberry Pi Foundation will be ready to launch one of the most anticipated products of 2012 – a $35 computer. The Raspberry Pi Model B is a bare-bones circuit board that packs a surprising punch – 700 MHz ARM processor, 256 MB of memory, and HDMI output. Designed as a low cost, easy to explore learning platform to attract a new generation of students to coding, the Linux Box computer is a marvel of efficiency. The first 10,000 Model Bs will be shipping into (and then out of) the UK very soon, so it only makes sense that Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton would take | http://singularityhub.com/2012/01/23/raspberry-pi-founder-eben-upton-walks-you-through-the-launch-of-the-35-computer/ | |
1327336468 | technology | Ubuntu readies new Unity | Unity 5.0, Ubuntu’s new desktop interface has been released for testing | http://mybroadband.co.za/news/software/41911-ubuntu-readies-new-unity.html | |
1327336638 | technology | Google to open-source Sky Map | The search giant is donating its Sky Map app to the open-source community. | http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/gadgets-electronics/blogs/google-to-open-source-sky-map | |
1327343245 | technology | 10 Things to Look Forward to in LibreOffice 3.5 | A new release candidate offers an early look at the free productivity software's next major update. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/248580/10_things_to_look_forward_to_in_libreoffice_35.html | |
1327369918 | technology | Why Don't Other Linux Distros Use Unity? A Few Thoughts | The VAR Guy | Of all the open source flavors available, Ubuntu is the only distribution among thousands to ship with Unity -- probably because Canonical wants it that way. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/01/23/why-dont-other-linux-distros-use-unity-a-few-thoughts/ | |
1327397326 | [Phoronix] A New Design For FUSE File-Systems | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0Njg | ||
1327431170 | [Phoronix] Preview: Intel's Open-Source Driver Can Beat Mac OS X | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=apple_lion_sandy&num=1 | ||
1327398007 | [Phoronix] Fedora 17 Goes On A Diet, But With More Features | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0NzE | ||
1327397923 | [Phoronix] Error-Fixing Btrfs FSCK Tool Is Imminent | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0Njk | ||
1327396805 | technology | Linux-based flight recorder optimized for drones | Linuxbased flight recorder optimized for drones News Linux for Devices: Ampex Data Systems announced a compact, ruggedized airborne recorder that runs SUSE Linux on a 1.3GHz Intel Atom E660T CPU. The ruggedized TuffServ 40 (TS 40) offers 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 2GB boot disk, an 80GB or 160GB solid state... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Ampex-TuffServ-40/?kc=rss | |
1327397172 | technology | Linux for migrants: Zorin OS - Linux notes from DarkDuck | The latest version, ZorinOS 5.2, was released very recently, on the 10th of January 2012. I downloaded the Core version of it. The ISO size is 1.1 Gb. It meant I could not use a CD for it, and I went to the USB option. Unetbootin utility successfully "burnt" image to USB. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/linux-for-migrants-zorin-os.html | |
1327397622 | technology | Linux Takes Off on Wikimedia | A significant portion of PCs will be replaced by ARMed devices and desktop and notebook devices using ARM and Linux will be widespread. Considering the narrow margins of retailers and OEMs, I expect in 2012 many will find a place in their hearts for ARM and Linux one way or another. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/23/linux-takes-off-on-wikimedia/ | |
1327397681 | technology | Cloud Computing, Security, Big Data: 10 Enterprise Linux Adoption Drivers - Linux and Open Source - News & Reviews | A recent Linux Foundation survey shows that open-source technology is poised for continued growth among new and existing users for a variety of reasons, including lower total cost of ownership, technical features and security. The survey, released in January, is entitled "Linux Adoption Trends 2012: A Survey of Enterprise End Users," and is co-written by the Linux Foundation... | http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/Cloud-Computing-Security-Big-Data-10-Enterprise-Linux-Adoption-Drivers-319236/ | |
1327399280 | technology | Let's talk tiny - Tiny Core Linux 4.2 | While experimenting with CorePlus I ran it on two machines, a generic desktop box (2.5 GHz CPU, 2 GB of RAM, NVIDIA video card) and my HP laptop (dual-core 2 GHz CPU, 3 GB of RAM, Intel video card). The distribution was able to detect and use all of my hardware, including my Intel wireless card. My screen resolution was set a little lower than normal, but still within a reasonable range. CorePlus runs almost no services, which makes it incredibly quick to boot and very responsive. Generally, with the window manager and a couple of applications running my memory usage was still below 170 MB. | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120123#feature | |
1327399833 | technology | Razor-qt desktop - Warning, sharp objects? | Short review and tour of the Razor-qt desktop environment based on Qt technologies, with repository setup and installation instructions on Fedora 16, desktop overview, edit mode, configurations & settings, and many problems like theme inconsistencies, order and look of desktop elements, natural UI flow, crashes, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/razor-qt.html | |
1327400110 | technology | KDE vs. Windows 7 | Can a free Linux desktop actually rival Windows 7? | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/kde-vs.-windows-7-1.html | |
1327400188 | technology | Mandriva Decision Delayed Again | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/mandriva-decision-delayed-again | |
1327401285 | technology | Ruby on Rails 3.2 Aids the Developers | Those who maintain Ruby on Rails have released a new version of their popular open-source Web application development framework, one that features a number of... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/248581/ruby_on_rails_32_aids_the_developers.html | |
1327401816 | technology | Huawei to launch two ''Diamond'' smartphones better than the Ascend P1 | According to official statements, Huawei will unveil two new smartphones at the MWC, called Diamond and set to be extremely powerful. | http://androinica.com/2012/01/huawei-to-launch-two-diamond-smartphones-even-better-than-the-ascend-p1-s/ | |
1327401889 | technology | Sony Kumquat LT25i dubbed as Sony Xperia U? | According to one of GSMArena's tipsters, Sony Kumquat recently leaked in real life photos, is revealed as Sony Xperia U by the Indonesian equivalent of | http://www.pocketdroid.net/sony-kumquat-lt25i-dubbed-as-sony-xperia-u | |
1327401977 | technology | Motorola Prepares New “Project” for the DROID RAZR | Motorola’s Feedback Network is sending out invitations tonight to DROID RAZR owners, asking if they want to participate in a soak test for a new “project.” The details of the update are absent as usual, but with software leaking within the last couple of weeks, we have a pretty good idea as to what we can expect. You probably shouldn’t assume that this one is Ice Cream Sandwich just yet and should instead focus on the likelihood of simply being a bug fixer and slight UI enhancer. | http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/23/motorola-prepares-new-project-for-the-droid-razr/ | |
1327402295 | technology | How Disruptive Could Raspberry Pi Be? | The Raspberry Pi mini computer doesn’t support Windows, but it is a surprisingly versatile Linux machine. And it costs only about $25. | http://www.investorplace.com/2012/01/how-disruptive-could-raspberry-pi-be-dell-aapl/ | |
1327424111 | technology | Ubuntu rips up drop-down menus | News | PC Pro | Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth explains a radical overhaul of the Linux distro's GUI in an exclusive interview | http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/372385/ubuntu-rips-up-drop-down-menus | |
1327425478 | technology | New Disinformation From Patent Lawyers and Microsoft Lobbyists | Techrights | New developments in the patents arena and what the news sites fail to tell | http://techrights.org/2012/01/24/lobbyists-in-patents-arena/ | |
1327425985 | technology | OpenSUSE Dies After Just 18 Months | Techrights | A reminder of the unappealing nature of OpenSUSE due to a release cycle of 8 months and support span of just 18 months | http://techrights.org/2012/01/24/opensuse-eol-cycles/ | |
1327427318 | technology | Apple is Sued for Anti-competitive Practices; The Court Sees Patent Lawsuits/Actions by Proxy | The duopoly which is Apple and Microsoft faces new legal challenges while the patent assault heats up | http://techrights.org/2012/01/24/patent-assault-heats-up/ | |
1327428166 | technology | Microsoft Media Partners Spin the UEFI Abuses | Techrights | Another new example of sources that are bribed by Microsoft or allied with Microsoft dismissing the anti-competitive nature of what Microsoft is doing and disseminating insults instead (ad hominem attacks) | http://techrights.org/2012/01/24/microsoft-media-partners-spin-the-uefi-abuses/ | |
1327430610 | technology | Cinnamon fork of GNOME Shell gets stable release | Version 1.2 of Cinnamon, the Linux Mint project's fork of the GNOME Shell, has been released and the APIs and desktop interface have been declared fully stable | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Cinnamon-fork-of-GNOME-Shell-gets-stable-release-1420266.html | |
1327430761 | technology | Linux to rule the world then, basically | If the Linux Foundation releases a survey suggesting that open source is poised for growth, is that hard to get excited about? Well, they would say that, wouldn't they?
If the Ovum Research team releases a study suggesting that Android is soon to become the top developer platform, is that hard to get excited about? Well, they have, haven't they?
The Linux Foundation sees open source technology set for its grandest age yet based on low total cost of ownership, technical features and security. Comments are based upon a new survey entitled "Linux Adoption Trends 2012: A Survey of Enterprise End | http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/open-source-insider/2012/01/linux-to-rule-the-world-basically.html | |
1327430892 | technology | Android: CyanogenMod May Start Selling Forbidden Android Fruit | CyanogenMod, which offers aftermarket firmware for Android mobile devices, is apparently planning to sell apps that have been banned from the official Android Market. Koushik Dutta, who writes apps for CyanogenMod, has put up a screenshot of what seems to be the landing page for the app market. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/CyanogenMod-May-Start-Selling-Forbidden-Android-Fruit-74253.html | |
1327431443 | technology | Why government needs open source | The tough economic climate has forced a radical rethink on public sector IT procurement, with decision-makers now on the lookout for more efficient, cost-effective solutions.
As part of this process, the Government’s launched its open source (OS) toolkit in an attempt to create a level playing field for OS providers to compete against proprietary software vendors. | http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Why-government-needs-open-source | |
1327431782 | technology | Mozilla releases version 0.1 of the Rust language and compiler | Rust is Mozilla's safe, concurrent, practical language that has been in development for some years; now version 0.1 of the compiler and tools has arrived to give developers a taste of the language | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Mozilla-releases-version-0-1-of-the-Rust-language-and-compiler-1420658.html | |
1327444776 | technology | Linux fate lies in the hands of many | When someone presses me about the state of Linux on the desktop, I usually respond with a tightened brow and pursed lip and start talking about the current commercial push to move beyond the desktop platform and into mobile. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/243957/linux-fate-lies-hands-many | |
1327444813 | technology | JavaFX makes it across platform to Linux | Oracle has released a developer preview of JavaFX 2.1 which includes support for Linux as well as Windows and Mac OS X | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/JavaFX-makes-it-across-platform-to-Linux-1420944.html | |
1327444945 | technology | LXer: Why oems should avoid not (possibly) making it harder to install Linux | There has been a lot of worry lately about windows 8 secure boot making it (possibly) much harder or impossible to install certain Linux's (possibly all) on pcs with windows 8 secure boot. So I decided to list the arguments against making it possibly harder or impossible to install Linux's. | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/161365/ | |
1327445089 | technology | Get the Perfect Cup of Java with a DIY Linux-Powered Coffee Roaster | When it comes to coffee, some people just like perfection. Most would agree that the best cup of ... | http://www.businessinsider.com/get-the-perfect-cup-of-java-with-a-diy-linux-powered-coffee-roaster-2012-1 | |
1327445208 | technology | Linux: Moving from the Fringe to the Center | The State of Linux Adoption Linux momentum continues to build despite a challenging 2011. One of the popular perceptions about Linux is that somehow the open so | http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/vizard/linux-moving-from-the-fringe-to-the-center/?cs=49594 | |
1327446116 | technology | Top 13 New Open-Source Projects of 2011 | The list, released Jan. 18, features two open-source cloud platform-as-a-service (PaaS) projects, two others tailored to the needs of game developers and a toolkit to help social media application developers build Web apps.... | http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Application-Development/Top-13-New-OpenSource-Projects-of-2011-702729/ | |
1327446227 | technology | Liferay's Open Source Community Thrives | If you were wondering if growth and interest in open source was just hype, Liferay provided a little additional evidence today that open source is thriving. The open source portal maker has announced its community expanded to 56,000 members in 2011 -- an almost 40% increase over the previous year.. Topic: Information Management | http://www.cmswire.com/cms/information-management/liferays-open-source-community-thrives-014233.php | |
1327447304 | technology | GDB 7.4 released [LWN.net] | Release 7.4 of GDB, the GNU Debugger, is now available via anonymous FTP. GDB is a source-level debugger for Ada, C, C++, Objective-C, Pascal and many other languages. GDB can target (i.e., debug programs running on) more than a dozen different processor architectures, and GDB itself can run on most popular GNU/Linux, Unix and Microsoft Windows variants. | http://lwn.net/Articles/476946/rss | |
1327448037 | technology | Is a $35 PC the Future of Computing? | Just as the tablet is poised to take over computing, the Rasperry PI Foundation plans to launch a full-featured machine for the price of a fancy lunch. | http://www.datamation.com/data-center/is-a-35-pc-the-future-of-computing-1.html | |
1327450381 | technology | Hack, Slash, Loot - A New Roguelike/Dungeon Crawler Released for Linux | Hack, Slash, Loot is a single-player turn-based dungeon crawler Linux. You take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters and plunder valuable treasures. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/hack-slash-loot-new-roguelikedungeon.html | |
1327452215 | technology | [Phoronix] A Rolling-Release Version Of Fedora Is Discussed | A discussion erupted this morning among Fedora developers about having a version of Fedora Linux that operates on a rolling-release model similar to Arch Linux, Gentoo, and openSUSE Tumbleweed. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0Nzc | |
1327483476 | technology | Status of Ubuntu for ARM Laptops and Servers | David Mandala, Manager of the ARM Team at Canonical talks about the status of Ubuntu Linux on ARM Laptops and Servers, and about their plans for Ubuntu on ARM until 2014 and beyond. Who wouldn’t want to buy an awesome $199 ARM Powered Ultrabook, 13.3″ screen, ARM Cortex-A9 1.5Ghz TI OMAP4460 or 1.8Ghz TI OMAP4470, thinner, lighter than Intel Ultrabooks, 2x longer battery life on a smaller thinner battery (10x with the sunlight readable Pixel Qi), 1GB or 2GB RAM for full speed Chrome and Firefox web browser speeds? | http://armdevices.net/2012/01/24/status-of-ubuntu-for-arm-laptops-and-servers/ | |
1327483741 | technology | Linux Australia: preaching to the converted isn't enough | Last year, Linux Australia released the raw data from a survey which has been set in train by James Turnbull, who held the position of president for the first half of 2010 before he stepped down to take up a job in the US. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/52362-linux-australia-preaching-to-the-converted-isnt-enough | |
1327483971 | technology | [Phoronix] Unigine OilRush Officially Ships Today For Linux | Unigine Corp met their latest deadline and will officially be shipping the gold version of their Unigine OilRush real-time strategy game today for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows gamers. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=unigine_oilrush_gold&num=1 | |
1327484115 | technology | */Linux PCs for Consumers | Some examples:
* Qooq – A PC for cooks, not geeks. It’s hardened for the kitchen and is a tablet that’s goop-proof and with a stand for zero/one-hand operation. It runs Linux on ARM and is loaded with content for cooks: recipes, techniques. * Dell is selling GNU/Linux PCs in over 100 stores in China. * Acer sells them (Walmart, and Amazon) * HP sells them and they have retailers for them. * Lenovo is selling millions of them for schools and students (Classmate PCs). | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/24/linux-pcs-for-consumers/ | |
1327507664 | Pandora handheld approaches full production next month, never gave up hope | Remember the Pandora? Back when the likes of the PS Vita and the Nintendo 3DS remained conceptual sketches in top secret bunkers, this | http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/pandora-handheld-approaches-full-production-next-month-never-ga/ | ||
1327502505 | technology | Patents Roundup: Oracle, Microsoft (via MOSAID), and Apple Lawsuits Against Linux/Android | A collection of news about the litigious challenges from monopolists against Linux in the mainstream | http://techrights.org/2012/01/25/patents-roundup-re-android/ | |
1327503599 | technology | Automating Bad Ideas | Techrights | How a process which produces monopolies or fear is being streamlined to potentially make the effects more severe | http://techrights.org/2012/01/25/uspto-and-sourcesquare/ | |
1327504251 | technology | Bringing Linux to Microsoft’s Court | Techrights | How Dell is promoting Microsoft patent tax on GNU/Linux and how Tuxera makes Linux more Windows-like (with Microsoft's limitations and patent tax, too) | http://techrights.org/2012/01/25/windows-like-linux/ | |
1327504626 | technology | Microsoft Wants Node.js to Run Just on Windows | Techrights | Microsoft is reportedly still working on tying FOSS to Microsoft Windows | http://techrights.org/2012/01/25/cloud9-and-msft/ | |
1327504980 | politics | Principal Gates Still Indoctrinates Children | Techrights | Quick updates on monopolisation efforts of Bill Gates in the public sector | http://techrights.org/2012/01/25/sfc-and-lev-lobby/ | |
1327505594 | politics | Gates Foundation Bribes Officials, Press in Africa | Techrights | Good examples of the political intervention by Bill Gates and also the purchase of a consensus in the press, by means of gentle bribes | http://techrights.org/2012/01/25/successful-gates-spin-machine/ | |
1327505669 | technology | 6 Google Chrome remixes worth trying | Chromium-based spinoffs bring privacy, security, social networking, and other interesting twists to Google's Chrome browser | http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/google-chrome-remixes-worth-trying-out-184923 | |
1327506415 | science | Gates Foundation Still Funds ‘Studies’ to Praise the Gates Foundation, Provide PR Fodder | Techrights | Another recent example of purchased reputation laundering from Gates, characterising as a Saint someone who made a fortunate from aggressive monopoly abuse | http://techrights.org/2012/01/25/buying-reputation/ | |
1327507770 | technology | Free open source application developed for study of fluid dynamics | Engineers at Stanford University have developed an open-source application that lets users model the effects of fluids moving over aerodynamic surfaces. | http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/39753/Free-open-source-application-developed-for-study-of-fluid-dynamics.aspx | |
1327508056 | technology | 4Linux, Erlang Solutions and Linux Professional Institute Join The Linux Foundation | http://www.marketwatch.com/story/4linux-erlang-solutions-and-linux-professional-institute-join-the-linux-foundation-2012-01-25 | ||
1327508136 | technology | Infiniserv launches Linux-based UK cloud | Cloud | ZDNet UK | The cloud services are based on the open-source KVM hypervisor, use a range of UK datacentres and offer customers the ability to connect via dedicated | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/cloud/2012/01/25/infiniserv-launches-linux-based-uk-cloud-40094903/ | |
1327529573 | Google plays the long game with ChromeOS • The Register | First the kids, then the commercial sector Google is betting that slow and steady will prove a winning strategy for its ChromeOS platform, and is reporting some successes for the system in the education sector.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/25/google_chromeos_plans/ | ||
1327515149 | technology | [Phoronix] NVIDIA Talks Of Optimus Possibilities For Linux | A NVIDIA Linux engineer is trying to work on code that could lead to official Optimus support under Linux, but there's a catch... And it falls outside of NVIDIA Corp as the fate of this multi-GPU notebook feature could now fall with the Linux kernel developers.
While there's been some rudimentary Optimus hacks for Linux to use notebooks that offer an integrated graphics processor and a discrete GPU (to offer maximum performance when needed but to fall-back to only powering the IGP when in a low-power mode), NVIDIA Corp hasn't provided any official Optimus support under Linux. Now there's talk | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0ODE | |
1327516266 | technology | Committee Passes “Open Source City” Resolution | A Raleigh City Council committee gave its stamp of approval to a resolution that could make public city data easier to access and change the way the city buys software.
The Technology and Communications Committee, a new group of city councilors created late last year, approved the Open Source Government resolution Tuesday night. It will go to the full council next week. | http://www.raleighpublicrecord.org/news/city-council/2012/01/25/committee-passes-open-source-city-resolution/ | |
1327518475 | technology | Mobile App Developers Beginning to Favor Android Over iOS | Mobile app developers remain the lifeblood of the mobile application industry. And their preferences go a long way to determine smartphone operating system | http://www.mobilemarketingwatch.com/mobile-app-developers-beginning-to-favor-android-over-ios-20579/ | |
1327518570 | business | Mobile Drives Apple’s Monster Quarter - View From Above | Apple had a quarter so great and so highly profitable, it was hard to find the superlatives to describe it -- and it was lead in large part by its mobile devices iPad and iPhone. | http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/mobile-cloud-view/mobile-drives-apples-monster-quarter/ | |
1327518842 | technology | KDE 4.8 released with new features and improvements | KDE 4.8 is released with updates to KDE Plasma Workspaces, KDE Applications and the KDE Platform. I have a feeling that something is missing here... | http://www.my-guides.net/en/news/47-linux/292-kde-48-released-with-new-features-and-improvements | |
1327524778 | technology | Why is Red hat happy with slowing economy | Not everyone is unhappy about the slump in global economy. Red Hat, an enterprise Linux company, is hoping that the slowdown in the US and the crisis in Europe will help it to gain greater traction with corporates who are struggling with cuts in discretionary spending. | http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/article2831468.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy | |
1327525280 | technology | Open webOS announced as HP’s open source mobile OS power move | This year the artists formerly known as Palm had quite a rough few months with HP dumping the hardware side of their own webOS mobile computing platform - their | http://www.slashgear.com/open-webos-announced-as-hps-open-source-mobile-os-power-move-25210755/ | |
1327528881 | technology | JSRuntime is now officially single-threaded | A single SpiderMonkey runtime (that is, instance of JSRuntime) — and all the objects, strings and contexts associated with it — may only be accessed by a single thread at any given time. However, a SpiderMonkey embedding may create multiple runtimes in the same process (each of which may be accessed by a different thread). | http://blog.mozilla.com/luke/2012/01/24/jsruntime-is-now-officially-single-threaded/ | |
1327529625 | technology | GhostBSD 2.5 available with GNOME or LXDE | Version 2.5 of GhostBSD is based on the recent 9.0 release of FreeBSD and, for the first time, is available with the lightweight LXDE desktop in addition to the standard GNOME version | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GhostBSD-2-5-available-with-GNOME-or-LXDE-1421560.html | |
1327529800 | technology | TI ships Linux-ready DLP eval module for pico projectors | TI ships Linuxready DLP eval module for pico projectors News Linux for Devices: Texas Instruments announced a Linux-based evaluation module featuring the digital light processing technology from its DLP Pico Projectors. The DLP LightCrafter combines an ARM9-based, 300MHz DaVinci TMS320DM365 processor, a 20-lumen RGB LED light engine and projector, as well as TI's 0.3-inch, WVGA... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Texas-Instruments-DLP-LightCrafter/?kc=rss | |
1327530772 | technology | Apple's ebook sales restrictions: the newest reason to use free software | Last week, Apple announced ebook authoring software called iBooks Author. As you would expect from Apple, the software is completely proprietary—but the license includes some terms that are so restrictive, they shock even Apple's fans. | http://www.fsf.org/blogs/licensing/ibooks-author-restrictions | |
1327535282 | technology | HP publishes webOS Enyo framework under open source Apache license | HP has opened the source code of Enyo, the webOS JavaScript framework. The code is available from GitHub and is distributed under the permissive Apache license. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/01/hp-publishes-webos-enyo-framework-under-open-source-apache-license.ars | |
1327538824 | technology | Cisco working on a Atom-powered Ubuntu Linux tablet | Cisco Ubuntu Linux tablet designed to be a Home Energy Controller | http://www.islate.org/2010/07/01/cisco-working-on-a-atom-powered-ubuntu-linux-tablet/ | |
1327538930 | technology | Graphics hardware in $25 Raspberry Pi Linux box outperforms iPhone 4S GPU | The founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation says that the graphical capabilities of the low-cost Linux board can outperform the latest iPhone. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/01/tiny-25-raspberry-pi-linux-board-reportedly-offers-twice-the-performance-of-iphone-4s-gpu.ars | |
1327539018 | technology | Joomla! Open Source CMS Gets Security Update | Version 2.5.0 fixes two medium priority XSS vulnerabilities and two low priority information disclosure flaws. | http://www.esecurityplanet.com/open-source-security/joomla-open-source-cms-gets-security-update.html | |
1327539092 | technology | Best 60 Ubuntu Linux Applications For Year 2011 | At the beginning of each year, we at AddictiveTips compile a list of the best applications from numerous platforms, to deliver a summary of the ... | http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/best-60-linux-applications-for-year-2011-editors-pick/ | |
1327539236 | technology | 75 Open Source Apps That Could Improve Your Life - Datamation | These open source apps can help you keep your resolutions to break bad computing habits, stick to a budget, and much more. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/75-open-source-apps-that-could-improve-your-life-1.html | |
1327540257 | technology | Did Linus Jump the Gun on a Kernel security fix? - InternetNews. | From the 'Upstream First!' files | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/did-linus-jump-the-gun-on-a-kernel-security-fix.html | |
1327560944 | technology | Could Ubuntu Linux 12.04 turn Canonical into the new Apple? | Xerox PARC, Apple, Microsoft: these companies and more have contributed to the ubiquitous but evolving WIMP (windows, icons, menus, pointers) user interface. According to Mark Shuttleworth Ubuntu is poised to revolutionise the menu this April. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/the-linux-distillery/52391-could-ubuntu-linux-1204-turn-canonical-into-the-new-apple | |
1327567142 | LCA 2012 Bruce Perens on Status of Open Source by and James Applebaum on Anonymity | Unixmen | Coming as an ex-Debian Project Leader and strong advocate of open source programs, Perens left many thinking on the future of open source and the role | http://www.unixmen.com/lca-2012-bruce-perens-on-status-of-open-source-by-and-james-applebaum-on-anonymity/ | ||
1327567017 | Sony Tapioca and Nypon spotted in the wildAndroidGuys | We're beginning to catch more and more devices from that leaked Sony roadmap in the wild. Just days after we saw the leaked Sony Xperia U, PocketDroid has once again gotten their hands on some unreleased Sony devices. First, the Sony LT21i, referred to as the Tapioca, is reportedly rocking a 3.2-inch HVGA display, an [...] Sony Tapioca and Nypon spotted in the wild originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/25/sony-tapioca-and-nypon-spotted-in-the-wild/ | ||
1327568068 | [Phoronix] The OpenCL State Tracker Nears Working State | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0ODQ | ||
1327567439 | Red Hat juices speed freak MRG Linux • The Register | Shadowman gets the message Red Hat updated its core Enterprise Linux operating system stack to 6.2 in December and its Enterprise Virtualization commercial-grade KVM server hypervisor to 3.0 last week . Now Shadowman has polished up a new release of a special stack of Linux and systems software called MRG aimed at hard-core messaging, real-time, and high performance computing workloads where generic Linux just don't cut it.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/26/redhat_enterprise_mrg_2_1/ | ||
1327566938 | technology | Open Source Matters: Meet the Gentlemen Behind Gentlemint | Developer Brian McKinney explains the inspiration and open source technology behind Gentlemint, a new online | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blogs/gentlemint | |
1327566994 | technology | ZTE Optik to hit Sprint online February 5, retail March 11 | Sprint hasn't launched many new devices lately, but they are planning to bring another tablet to the table next month. Known as the ZTE Optik, it features | http://www.droiddog.com/android-blog/2012/01/zte-optik-to-hit-sprint-online-february-5-retail-march-11/ | |
1327567047 | technology | Simple But Handy Tips to Make Ubuntu Linux Run Faster | TechSource | http://www.junauza.com/2012/01/make-ubuntu-linux-run-faster.html | ||
1327567229 | technology | More Market Forces Squeezing the Monopoly | The desktop monopoly of M$ is looking very old today. Emerging markets are consuming an ever larger piece of the PC pie (Asia/Pacific exluding Japan shipped about 1/3 of PCs with per annum growth of 11%) and they are not loyal servants of M$. Consumerization of IT means stuff consumers drag in to work will have to be accommodated. No more “M$ shops”.
The numbers are spectacular. Last year folks were expecting the world to ship 45 million tablets and revised estimates to 60 million. It turns out Apple, on its own, shipped that many. The global shipments of tablets were close to 100 million | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/25/more-market-forces-squeezing-the-monopoly/ | |
1327572063 | Android tablet market share jumps | Google's Android operating system's share of the global tablet computer market rises sharply at the expense of Apple's iOS, research suggests. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16736609 | ||
1327578576 | technology | TechCrunch | Android Reaches 39% Tablet OS Market Share (Standing On Amazon’s Shoulders) | Apple's iPad reigns supreme from whatever angle you choose to look at the tablet market (profits, apps, quality, market share, mindshare, you name it), but research firm Strategy Analytics this morning said Android did manage to capture a record 39 percent tablet OS market share in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Apple maintains the lead with 58 percent market share in Q4 2011.
Peter King, a research director at Strategy Analytics, says global tablet shipments (the research firm explains that these refer to refer to 'sell-in' and not over-the-counter sales) reached an all-time high of 26.8 m | http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/26/android-reaches-39-tablet-os-market-share-standing-on-amazons-shoulders/ | |
1327587744 | technology | EFF petitioning to extend legal protection for jailbreaking phones and tablets | The Electronic Frontier Foundation is petitioning to renew a US Copyright Office ruling that makes smartphone jailbreaking explicitly legal. In 2010, the Office added an exemption to the Digital... | http://www.theverge.com/policy/2012/1/26/2736202/eff-legal-phone-tablet-jailbreaking-dmca-exemption-extension | |
1327589495 | technology | Gentoo-based Toorox Releases 01.2012 GNOME Edition | Toorox 01.2012 GNOME was released on January 20. Toorox is a Gentoo-based binary distribution that installs additional software and updates from source. It ships with an easy and fast installer that results in a complete out-of-the-box system. | http://ostatic.com/blog/gentoo-based-toorox-releases-01-2012-gnome-edition | |
1327597708 | Apple’s grip on tablet market said to be loosening as Android shipments tripled in Q4 | Apple sold more iPads in the fourth calendar quarter than it has ever sold before in a single three-month period, but the 15.4 million tablets it manag | http://www.bgr.com/2012/01/26/apples-grip-on-tablet-market-said-to-be-loosening-as-android-shipments-tripled-in-q4/ | ||
1327591090 | technology | Why SOPA and PIPA are bad for open source | The widespread internet blackout last week in protest at unbalanced legislation being rushed through the US Congress was dramatic and notable. I did have some questions though on why it was important to the open source community. The way the laws have been framed by their proponents makes them look as if they are all about file sharing and specifically music and video sharing. However, the problem with them is they create badly-bounded new powers that are likely to exploited in ways that fall outside the frame. | http://opensource.com/law/12/1/why-sopa-and-pipa-are-bad-open-source | |
1327595157 | technology | Technology News: Community: FOSS' Factious Gender Divide | There's no denying that the FOSS community has many virtues, but gender equality doesn't seem to be one of them. Gender-related issues and tensions have plagued the FOSS world for as long as many of us can remember, and the problem has already been picked apart on these pages time, time and time again. Well guess what? It's still a problem. | http://www.technewsworld.com/story/74276.html | |
1327595276 | technology | Sublime Text on Linux Mint 12 | ZDNet UK | What particularly draws me to this swift, polished, accomplished, customisable and truly delectable editor is that it is cross platform. And as I'm still in the front end dev contracting game, this is a real boon: Mac, Windows or my own Minority Linux, I can have the same text editor across the board. Delight. | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/web-design-and-free-software-10004587/sublime-text-on-linux-mint-12-10025293/ | |
1327596541 | technology | HP gives timetable for Open webOS | By September, Open webOS 1.0 will arrive with a standard Linux kernel, LevelDB database and an Apache 2.0 licence. HP has already released the core of the Enyo JavaScript framework | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/HP-gives-timetable-for-Open-webOS-1422305.html | |
1327596606 | technology | Ubuntu Developer Week for 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" announced | The Ubuntu Developer Week for the 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" cycle will take place from 31 January to 2 February 2012, and will include a number of online workshops with tutorials and hands-on sessions | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Ubuntu-Developer-Week-for-12-04-Precise-Pangolin-announced-1422218.html | |
1327596733 | technology | GNU Debugger update brings Python scripting improvements | Version 7.4 of the GNU Debugger introduces new debugging commands, adds a new target and simulator, and brings various improvements to Python scripting | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GNU-Debugger-update-brings-Python-scripting-improvements-1422349.html | |
1327596794 | technology | Graph database Neo4J heads to the cloud | A beta of Neo4J in the Heroku cloud is now available alongside the new 1.6 release of the NoSQL graph database. An enhanced query language and unique key-value support are among its improvements | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Graph-database-Neo4J-heads-to-the-cloud-1422379.html | |
1327596910 | technology | Btrfs To Go Production-Ready In Oracle Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0ODU | |
1327597821 | technology | AT&T announces record Android numbers for Q4 | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/26/att-announces-record-android-numbers-for-q4/ | ||
1327597919 | technology | Ubuntu plans shift to mobile - ZDNet | In an exclusive interview, Canonical project manager Peter Goodall tells about their plan to expand Ubuntu. | http://www.zdnet.com/news/ubuntu-plans-shift-to-mobile/6341200 | |
1327601389 | technology | Droid Razr Maxx is 'longest-lasting' smartphone | Droid Razr Maxx is 'longestlasting' smartphone News Linux for Devices: Verizon is now offering Motorola's Droid Razr Maxx for $300, with a claimed battery life of up to 21 hours. With a dual-core, 1.2GHz processor, 4.3-inch screen, and an eight megapixel camera, the device is otherwise similar to the previously... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Motorola-Droid-Razr-Maxx-/?kc=rss | |
1327601472 | technology | Chromebooks pick up steam in the classroom | Chromebooks pick up steam in the classroom News Linux for Devices: Chromebooks from Samsung and Acer running Google's Chrome OS may not be catching on with consumers, but hundreds of schools across the country have adopted the web-oriented notebooks, the search giant claims. Earlier this month at CES, Samsung showed off a sleeker... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Chromebooks-popular-in-schools-says-Google/?kc=rss | |
1327601688 | technology | Nouveau For A $10 NVIDIA Graphics Card? | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=nvidia_9600gso_nouveau&num=1 | |
1327603104 | technology | Four Signs That WebOS Is on the Right Track | HP's early decisions and aggressive new timeline bode well for the future of the open source mobile operating system. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/248794/four_signs_that_webos_is_on_the_right_track.html | |
1327603947 | technology | Linux Foundation: How to contribute to open source projects | The Linux Foundation, whose latest member is the LPI, explains why you should pass on the improvements you've developed for open source software to the authors of that software ("upstreaming") | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-Foundation-How-to-contribute-to-open-source-projects-1422588.html | |
1327604096 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in 3.3 (Part 1) - Networking | Version 3.3 of the Linux kernel offers another way to team multiple Ethernet devices. Support for "Open vSwitch", a virtual network switch that was specifically developed for virtualised environments, has also been added. Byte Queue Limits are designed to reduce the latencies that cause the much-discussed "buffer bloat" | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-3-Part-1-Networking-1421959.html | |
1327604241 | technology | A first look at Ubuntu Linux's Head-Up Display (Gallery) | In Ubuntu Linux's new Head-Up Display (HUD ), menus come second. Instead your primary interface is the search bar. Here, we're looking for a filter in | http://www.zdnet.com/photos/a-first-look-at-ubuntu-linuxs-head-up-display-gallery/6341176 | |
1327605522 | technology | PocketBook unveils seven-inch Gingerbread tablet | PocketBook unveils seveninch Gingerbread tablet News Linux for Devices: PocketBook International announced a seven-inch tablet that runs Android 2.3.7 on a 1GHz TI OMAP3621 processor. The PocketBook A 7 | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/PocketBook-A-7/?kc=rss | |
1327605708 | technology | First release of the Apache ODF Toolkit | The Apache ODF Toolkit 0.5 (incubating) release is now available for download. Detailed change notes are also posted. The ODF Toolkit is a Java library for reading, writing and creating ODF documents. It is entirely in Java and does not | http://www.robweir.com/blog/2012/01/apache-odf-toolkit-release.html | |
1327606182 | technology | Out With IBM's Lotus Symphony, In With Apache OpenOffice IBM Edition | IBM Symphony appears to have arrived at the end of the road. It’s not exactly unexpected, given the moves in productivity and collaboration space. According to Ed Brill, Director of Messaging and Collaboration Solutions at IBM, the release of Lotus Symphony 3.0.1 is likely to be the last release of the free productivity suite.. Topic: Information Management | http://www.cmswire.com/cms/information-management/out-with-ibms-lotus-symphony-in-with-apache-openoffice-ibm-edition-014263.php | |
1327610566 | technology | Govt agencies fatten Linux, Unix server environments | Analysis: How large agencies are switching hardware alliances. | http://www.itnews.com.au/News/288111,govt-agencies-fatten-linux-unix-server-environments.aspx | |
1327618638 | technology | Linux Mint 13 gets back to desktop basics | Bucking the trend of increasingly experimental desktop interfaces, the developers behind the Linux Mint are adopting a simpler desktop for the next version of the open-source Linux distribution. | http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/413564/linux_mint_13_gets_back_desktop_basics/ | |
1327620415 | politics | FBI seeks to track Social Media en masse - SlashGear | There's a brand new job alert out there this week, engineers and developers, and you should hop right on it if you want to help the FBI work on a tool which | http://www.slashgear.com/fbi-seeks-to-track-social-media-en-masse-26210921/ | |
1327627146 | technology | Amazon selling Galaxy Nexus for a cool $100AndroidGuys | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/26/amazon-selling-galaxy-nexus-for-a-cool-100/ | ||
1327639048 | technology | freedesktop.org - Software/systemd/TheCaseForTheUsrMerge | This is based on the Fedora feature for the same topic, put together by Harald Hoyer and Kay Sievers.
Note that this page discusses a topic that is actually independent of systemd. systemd supports both systems with split and with merged /usr, and the /usr merge also makes sense for systemd-less systems. That said we want to encourage distributions adopting systemd to also adopt the /usr merge. | http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/systemd/TheCaseForTheUsrMerge | |
1327663397 | Ubuntu TV vs. Google TV: Battle of the Linux-based Smart TV | TechSource | Tips, News, Tutorials, Reviews about Linux, Open Source Software, Ubuntu, Google, Chrome, Android, Apple, Programming, Gadgets, and all things tech. | http://www.junauza.com/2012/01/ubuntu-tv-vs-google-tv-battle-of-linux.html | ||
1327670323 | [Phoronix] Bringing Ubuntu (GNOME) Classic To 12.04 LTS? | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0ODk | ||
1327674125 | [Phoronix] Samba 4.0 Dances Closer To Release | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0ODg | ||
1327660824 | technology | Katherine Noyes: I'm a Linux fan, and I enjoy helping to bring Linux to the forefront | If you have enjoyed two interviews I made with women in Linux world before, I am sure you will love this one too. I'll not talk too much in the beginning. Let me introduce my today's guest: Katherine Noyes. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/katherine-noyes-im-linux-fan-and-i.html | |
1327661100 | technology | Time to Kill Compiz Config Settings Manager in Precise? ~ Ubuntu Vibes | A very interesting discussion on Ubuntu Desktop mailing list has been started by Ubuntu developer Jorge O. Castro where he has proposed removal of Compiz Config Settings Manager (CCSM) completely from the archive. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/time-to-kill-compiz-config-settings.html | |
1327661186 | technology | GhostBSD 2.5 - Now with an Easy Graphic Installer | GhostBSD 2.5 was released a few days ago and the headline on ghostbsd.com reads "Now with an Easy and Secure Graphic Installer." GhostBSD is obviously a free BSD (and not coincidently, a FreeBSD derivative), but it aims to be a user-friendly free BSD and to improve the GNOME experience on FreeBSD. | http://ostatic.com/blog/ghostbsd-2-5-now-with-an-easy-graphic-installer | |
1327661466 | technology | 'Lttle Dew', Cute Zelda Like Action Adventure Game Coming Soon to Linux | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/01/lttle-dew-cute-zelda-like-action.html | ||
1327661611 | technology | GNOME 3.3.4 Development Release Is Here - Softpedia | The GNOME Project announced a few minuntes ago, January 26th, the immediate availability for testing of the fourth development release of the upcoming GNOME 3.4 desktop environment, which brings various fixes and improvements. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-3-3-4-Development-Release-Is-Here-247584.shtml | |
1327661690 | technology | MEPIS 11.5... | Although MEPIS 11.5 is nowhere near completion yet (actually, the process has just begun), I am very happy because the rumor about it was true: Warren Woodford is currently updating some packages... | http://linuxmigrante.blogspot.com/2012/01/mepis-115.html | |
1327661918 | technology | SlackBlogs: First Impression on KDE 4.8.0 | http://slackblogs.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-impression-on-kde-480.html | ||
1327661941 | technology | Behind Ubuntu's shift into mobile | Canonical's Peter Goodall, head of product strategy for Ubuntu, tells ZDNet UK why the Linux distribution is moving into phones, tablets, TVs and | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/mobile-it/2012/01/26/behind-ubuntus-shift-into-mobile-40094805/ | |
1327662322 | technology | Europe Sees Another Mass Migration of Government IT to FOSS, This Time in Spain | The IT department of the region has estimated about 40,000 computers that will be migrated to open source technologies, as part of this move. If the project proceeds as planned, it will be Europe's second largest desktop migration project. | http://techie-buzz.com/foss/spain-government-it-migrates-to-foss.html | |
1327663197 | technology | Thunderbird 9.0 Officially Lands in Ubuntu 11.10 - Softpedia | After the official upgrade to Firefox 9 in Ubuntu 11.10 at the beginning of the month, Canonical announced on January 24th that the Mozilla Thunderbird 9.0 email client is now available on the official software repositories of the Oneiric Ocelot operating system. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Thunderbird-9-0-Officially-Lands-in-Ubuntu-11-10-248466.shtml | |
1327663288 | technology | LPI Joins the Linux Foundation | http://www.lpi.org/news/lpi-joins-linux-foundation | ||
1327670501 | technology | Stop ACTA in Europe | http://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/stop-acta-in-europe | ||
1327674954 | technology | Ubuntu creator warns businesses to be wary of cloud lock-in | Cloud infrastructure was always meant to be based on open standards, and organisations that choose to buy capacity from public clouds that only support one standard are creating problems for themselves in the future, according to Ubuntu creator Canonical. | http://news.techworld.com/virtualisation/3333246/ubuntu-creator-warns-businesses-to-be-wary-of-cloud-lock-in/ | |
1327675154 | technology | Airtime radio software hits version 2.0 | Version 2.0 of the open source radio management software includes improvements to calendars and playlists, as well as SoundCloud integration. The major update now allows users to configure more features directly from within the web interface | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Airtime-radio-software-hits-version-2-0-1423207.html | |
1327676072 | technology | Free Embedded Linux Training at Yocto Developer Day on February 14th | Use of Linux in the mobile/embedded space is exploding, and we find many companies are adopting the open source Yocto project to build custom embedded Linux systems. The project is hosting a free day | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/167-amanda-mcpherson/539997-free-embedded-linux-training-at-yocto-developer-day-on-february-14th | |
1327683429 | technology | Android Gains Upper Hand in Battle to Defend Android, Microsoft Lobbyists Still Spin the Subject | Android-hostile patent wars are fought well by Google and its partners, which have Microsoft-funded lobbyists try to portray them as aggressors (for reactive moves) | http://techrights.org/2012/01/27/android-vs-hostile-swpats/ | |
1327684062 | technology | Intel, a Promoter of Software Patents, Buys Software Patents | Techrights | Intel, which has been promoting software patents, buys some from RealNetworks | http://techrights.org/2012/01/27/intel-and-realnetworks/ | |
1327685017 | technology | 10 of the Best Unity Lenses & Scopes for Ubuntu | Below are 10 of the best Lenses and Scopes available for Ubuntu 11.10. Before going any further you will need to add the following ‘Super Lens’ PPA to your Software Sources so you can take advantage of the ‘one click install’ buttons used in this article. | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/01/10-unity-lenses-scopes/ | |
1327688056 | technology | HUD = How Ubuntu Disappoints? | Will Ubuntu's new "HUD" be another wedge issue for users? | http://technorati.com/technology/article/hud-how-ubuntu-disappoints/ | |
1327688129 | technology | The Grand /usr-fication of Linux | The Fedora Project is currently mounting a concerted effort to merge Linux filesystem directories into a more organized structure, an effort known as /usr merge. | http://www.itworld.com/cloud-computing/245013/grand-usr-fication-linux | |
1327688471 | technology | OLPC in Australia | http://mrpogson.com/2012/01/27/olpc-in-australia/ | ||
1327689150 | technology | Merged executive committee proposed for the JCP | With JSR 355, Oracle and the Java Community Process plan to create a central executive committee that will combine the current committees for Java SE/Java EE and Java ME development | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Merged-executive-committee-proposed-for-the-JCP-1423346.html | |
1327689800 | technology | EASE Journal Blog: N - Free access to UK research? | That would be common sense, publicly-funded, publicly-accessible | http://ese-bookshelf.blogspot.com/2012/01/n-free-access-to-uk-research.html | |
1327709758 | technology | Firefox 12 will feature long-awaited New Tab Page and Home Tab | After a long gestation period, it now appears that Firefox 12 -- which moves to the Aurora channel at the end of the month -- will feature the long-awaited New Tab Page and Home Tab. | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/115935-firefox-12-will-feature-long-awaited-new-tab-page-and-home-tab | |
1327709895 | technology | How Ubuntu 12.04 Is Trying To Drop Power Usage | After illustrating Linux power regressions and other problems for months, with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS developers at Canonical are finally taking a serious look at Linux power management and how it can be bettered.
Going back to the last Ubuntu Developer Summit they began working out ways to improve the energy efficiency of Ubuntu Linux. They're work isn't really about contributing upstream improvements and optimizations to better the Linux power management situation, but determining what options can be safely enabled or better tuned to drop the Ubuntu power usage for primarily mobile systems. (Sepa | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0OTU | |
1327709944 | technology | The Best Linux Distributions For Every User | After weeks of research and preparation, we’re proud to present yet another member to our Best Of family! Our latest addition is definitely one of the most sought after lists among users searching for alternative operating systems — the Best Linux Distributions. On this page, we feature 20 of the best Linux distributions, with a [...] | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-linux-distributions-for-every-user/ | |
1327710044 | technology | 8 Best Linux Alternatives to Windows Software | To help you sort the wheat from chaff, we've put together a list of the very best free software that no Linux desktop should be without. | http://www.friedbeef.com/best-linux-alternatives-windows-software/ | |
1327710439 | technology | Ryan Heath twitter propaganda or counter-noise | I guess this is how Parliament would like it to be but they know it’s not. The European Commission is no Government, they are not elected but appointed, and speak with a single voice. Article 17 EU Treaty explains it all.
I think it is a real pity that the Concours was abolished and replaced by logic riddle testing from the United States. You would expect a person working for the Commission to be better informed about the institutions he speaks for. | http://arebentisch.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/ryan-heath-twitter-propaganda-or-counter-noise/ | |
1327710720 | technology | The Best Twitter Client For Linux | http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/01/the-best-twitter-client-for-linux/ | ||
1327710901 | technology | Ubuntu's HUD: Why It's A Great Idea | Muktware | Even if it'll take some time to connect voice control or EEG (control by thought) to HUD, it's still one of the best ideas in desktop computing I've seen in many years. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3244/ubuntus-hud-explained-why-its-great-idea | |
1327711760 | technology | Motorola shipped a whopping 1 million tablets in 2011 | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/27/motorola-shipped-a-whopping-1-million-tablets-in-2011/ | ||
1327712159 | technology | Wine 1.4 Nears Release: Code Freeze, 1.4-rc1 | Phoronix has been reporting for a while a now that it looks like Wine 1.4 would be released by April of 2012. This looks like it will all pan out with Wine 1.4 now entering a code freeze and 1.4-rc1 was released this Friday rather than a Wine 1.3 development point release. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0OTc | |
1327712249 | technology | ZTE Android tablets popping up everywhere | ZTE Android tablets popping up everywhere News Linux for Devices: ZTE is readying a number of seven-inch Android tablets, starting with a dual-core, Android 3.2-based ZTE Optik tablet heading for Sprint Feb. 5 and a similar, but 4G LTE-equipped V66 tablet headed for Verizon, reports say. Meanwhile, a seven-inch ZTE V9A Light... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/ZTE-Optik-V66-etc/?kc=rss | |
1327712847 | technology | How-To: Make KDE Like Unity | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-kde-like-unity.html | ||
1327712955 | technology | Yup, Ubuntu again. Number 11.10. | Notice how the eleven comes before the ten. This does signify that eleven is, indeed, louder than ten. Everyone loves hating Unity. It's new. It's different. It's pretty. It's everything that Linux typically isn't. People also love hating Ubuntu in general. While people struggle to make their Linux desktops look and feel more like OSX every day and there are over 9000 different OSX-like docks out there, people apparently really hate having something that looks and acts like an OSX desktop. It's very odd.
I decided to try Ubuntu 11.10 and make my own judgement. I have to admit that I was loath | http://elevenislouder.blogspot.com/2012/01/ubuntu-1110.html | |
1327713118 | technology | KDE Plasma And Applications 4.8 are Available To Update For Kubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot Using PPA | The latest stable KDE plasma and applications version 4.8 are available to update/install through backport PPA provided by Kubuntu team for 11.10 Oneiric | http://www.linuxnov.com/kde-plasma-and-applications-4-8-are-available-to-update-for-kubuntu-11-10-oneiric-ocelot-using-ppa/ | |
1327713197 | technology | The Power Base ZaReason Alto 3880 Review | At first glance, the Alto 3880 will not strike envy into the hearts of any. Like any standard PC laptop, it’s dressed in glossy, molded... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/01/zareason-alto-3880-review-fastest-1000-14-laptop/ | |
1327713300 | technology | Open source: the default choice | When it comes to open source software, the question that needs to be asked today is not which businesses are using open source – but rather which businesses are… | http://businesstech.co.za/news/software/4703/open-source-the-default-choice/ | |
1327714186 | technology | Red Hat Taking Gluster from Open Core to Open Source -- InfoStor | New efforts from Red Hat aim to encourage more community and contributions. | http://www.infostor.com/storage-management/red-hat-taking-gluster-from-open-core-to-open-source.html | |
1327724581 | technology | Android tablet market share up 10%, iPad down 10% through 2011 | It’s been said before there is no tablet market, just an iPad market. However, 2011 started showing that wasn’t true and Android is making | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-gadgeteer/android-tablet-market-share-up-10-ipad-down-10-through-2011/5430 | |
1327725357 | technology | Web video framework company publishes State of HTML5 Video document | LongTail Video, the company behind the popular JW Player framework, has published a document that describes the state of HTML5 video support across browsers and mobile devices. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/01/web-video-framework-company-publishes-state-of-html5-video-document.ars | |
1327730136 | technology | Why KDE is the future | Asinine Tech | KDE, not Unity, is the future of desktop GNU/Linux. | http://asininetech.com/2012/01/27/why-kde-is-the-future/ | |
1327751829 | The ACTA Fight Returns: What Is at Stake and What You Can Do | Dr. Michael Geist is the Canada Research Chair of Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa., acta fight return | http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6269/125/ | ||
1327830490 | Blog blast births boffin boycott of publisher Elsevier • The Register | Rage over high fees and SOPA support The ongoing world protests against SOPA, PIPA, and ACTA have helped inspire a revolt among scientists over the role of academic publisher Elsevier and its business practices.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/28/scientists_boycott_elsevier/ | ||
1327737940 | technology | What’s new in Gwenview image viewer from KDE 4.8 | Now that KDE 4.8 has been released, it's time to recap all changes you will find in Gwenview. The main change is the addition of animations when viewing images. This new version of Gwenview also comes with a lot of smaller changes. | http://agateau.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/whats-new-in-gwenview-from-kde-4-8/ | |
1327739270 | technology | 200€ Spark Tablet revealed — powered by Linux with KDE Plasma Active interface | It's name is "Spark", in recognition of it being the start to an even bigger flame. It sports an open Linux stack on unlocked hardware and comes with an open content and services market. The user experience is, of course, Plasma Active and it will be available to the general public. The hardware is modest but compelling: 1GHz AMLogic ARM processor, Mali-400 GPU, 512 MB RAM, 4GB internal storage plus SD card slot, a 7" capacitive multi-touch screen and wifi connectivity. | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2012/01/reveal.html | |
1327759281 | technology | Verizon-bound ZTE V66 slate gets photographed, looks just like you imagined | It wasn't long ago that we first crossed paths with the ZTE V66 tablet, though at the time we were unfortunate to only meet | http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/verizon-zte-v66-lte-tablet-picture/ | |
1327761556 | technology | People Behind Debian: Josselin Mouette, founder of the Debian GNOME team | Josselin Mouette, one of the leaders of the pkg-gnome team which is responsible of packaging GNOME for Debian, is sharing his plans for Wheezy and gives us his opinion of GNOME 3. | http://raphaelhertzog.com/2012/01/27/people-behind-debian-josselin-mouette-founder-of-the-debian-gnome-team/ | |
1327761619 | technology | Canonical Brings Apps to Life on Ubuntu Linux Desktop - Enterprise Apps Today | Linux vendor could change the way users interact with enterprise applications with its Heads Up Display. The intelligent HUD interface will understand user needs and respond to them. | http://www.enterpriseappstoday.com/management-software/canonical-enterprise-apps-ubuntu-linux-desktop.html | |
1327762019 | technology | Introducing Ask Ubuntu Lens for Unity | Following our previous articles, Ubuntu Flickr/Shotwell Photos Lens, Ubuntu Spotify Scope, Ubuntu DeviantArt Scope, Ubuntu SSH Lens, Ubuntu Binary Clock Lens, Ubuntu YouTube Lens and Scope, Ubuntu Calendar Lens, Ubuntu Web Sources Lens, Ubuntu Gwibber Lens, Ubuntu Books Lens, Ubuntu Cities Scope, Ubuntu Grooveshark Scope, Ubuntu Calculator Scope and Pirate Bay Torrents Lens for Unity, today we are introducing the Ubuntu Launchpad Lens for the Unity interface. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-Ask-Ubuntu-Lens-for-Unity-249126.shtml | |
1327762413 | technology | Ubuntu moves beyond the desktop with new TV interface, menu-killing navigation system | Read 'Ubuntu moves beyond the desktop with new TV interface, menu-killing navigation system ' on Digital Trends. The open source operating system continues... | http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ubuntu-moves-beyond-the-desktop-with-new-tv-interface-menu-killing-navigation-system/ | |
1327762642 | technology | Open source: The Best Choice For Big Data | ITProPortal.com | Just 12 months ago, even the largest organisations lacked the infrastructure, tools and skills to turn large datasets... | http://www.itproportal.com/2012/01/28/open-source-best-choice-big-data/ | |
1327762851 | technology | PacApt Brings Arch Linux's Amazing Pacman Package Manager to Other Linux Distributions (Well, Sort Of) | It's no secret that we love Arch Linux, and one of Arch's best features is the simple, easy-to-use package manager, Pacman. Here's how to get Pacman's simple command structure in other Linux distributions. | http://lifehacker.com/5880003/pacapt-brings-arch-linuxs-amazing-pacman-package-manager-to-other-linux-distributions-well-sort-of | |
1327763432 | technology | Linux: a lot of hullabaloo about a vulnerability | Linux: a lot of hullabaloo about a vulnerability : A lot of noise has been made about a security vulnerability affecting the Linux core. The fault has been corrected and Linux editors are updating all of their systems after exploits appeared on the web. | http://us.generation-nt.com/linux-vulnerability-kernel-security-android-news-3357331.html | |
1327770790 | KDE Telepathy releases first beta version | KDE.news | The KDE Telepathy team has made the first beta release of the new KDE Instant Messaging suite. This 0.3 release coincides with the release of KDE Workspaces, Applications and Platform 4.8 . KDE Telepathy (click for larger) read more | http://dot.kde.org/2012/01/28/kde-telepathy-releases-first-beta-version | ||
1327827255 | [Phoronix] X.Org Server 1.12 Steps Closer To Release | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA0OTg | ||
1327827812 | technology | Arduino: the face of Free hardware | ‘Free' and ‘Open Source' are today common parlance in the world of technology, software in particular. What was once perceived to be a concept alienated from business, and economically impractical, has now proven to be a business model that not only works but also delivers.
But when it comes to hardware, the idea of ‘freedom' or ‘open-ness' is yet to arrive. Many believe that it is only a matter of time before the idea of Open Source Hardware makes an impact. | http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/article2840499.ece | |
1327827938 | technology | $265 Spark tablet runs Plasma Active Linux software | A new tablet called the Spark is on the way. At first glance it looks like most of the cheap Chinese tablets we’ve seen in the past few years, but the Spark won’t run Google Android. Instead it will run an open source Linux-based operating system with the KDE Plasma Active interface running on top. | http://liliputing.com/2012/01/265-spark-tablet-runs-plasma-active-linux-software.html | |
1327828340 | technology | Debian 6.0.4 Released | Debian, the mother of Ubuntu and Linux Mint, has announced the fourth update of its stable distribution Debian 6.0 (codename "squeeze" ). | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3246/debian-604-released | |
1327856675 | politics | Teachers Still Suspended and Writers Removed for Standing up Against Bill Gates’ Abuses | After papers and schools are receiving massive bribes from king of the universe Bill Gates (to push an agenda) dissenting voices get removed or suppressed | http://techrights.org/2012/01/29/bill-gate-controls-the-press/ | |
1327856710 | technology | Software Still Being Patented | Techrights | Miscellaneous news picks about soft patents | http://techrights.org/2012/01/29/soft-patents/ | |
1327857277 | politics | The ‘Filthy Rich’ ‘King Gates’ | Techrights | A couple of recent articles about plutocrat #1 and his pursuit for more and more influence and power | http://techrights.org/2012/01/29/the-filthy-rich-king-gates/ | |
1327896971 | technology | Ultra Random Thoughts: Soup Up GNOME 3 Desktop using Opera Widgets | http://vazhavandan.blogspot.com/2012/01/soup-up-gnome-3-desktop-using-opera.html | ||
1327908386 | technology | Linux on POWER - LINUX For You | Let's inspect an IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation powered by a dual-core POWER 5+ processor, and figure out how Linux distros handle it. | http://www.linuxforu.com/2012/01/linux-on-power-processor/ | |
1327913664 | technology | Android’s Defence of Self From Apple, Patent Extortion Proxies, and Microsoft Lobbyists | Another quick look at the patent play against Android/Linux and who is behind it | http://techrights.org/2012/01/30/linux-and-a-lobbyist-for-hire/ | |
1327914385 | technology | Open source developer Q&A: Rockbox's Björn Stenberg | Techworld Australia recently caught up with Björn Stenberg of Rockbox to discuss the open source project, which is designed to replace the firmware shipped on MP3 players and portable media players. | http://www.techworld.com.au/article/413727/open_source_developer_q_rockbox_bj_rn_stenberg/ | |
1327914494 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin': The Basics of What to Expect | Well I think it is about time we have a sneak peek at the development of the next version of the Ubuntu release, 12.04 'Precise Pangolin'. | http://www.unixmen.com/201201-ubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-the-basics-of-what-to-expect/ | |
1327914732 | technology | The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement | The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a secretive, multi-nation trade agreement that threatens to extend restrictive intellectual property laws across the globe.
The nine nations currently negotiating the TPP are the U.S., Australia, Peru, Malaysia, Vietnam, New Zealand, Chile, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam. Expected to be finalized in November 2011, the TPP will contain a chapter on Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, patents and perhaps geographical indications) that will have a broad impact on citizens’ rights, the future of the Internet’s global infrastructure, and inno | https://www.eff.org/pages/trans-pacific-partnership-agreement | |
1327914955 | technology | Racy Puppy- Wary On Steroids! | Enter Racy Puppy 5.2.2, a Wary-based puppy distro designed to bring the lightning-fast minimalism of Wary Puppy to modern PCs. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3247/racy-puppy-wary-steroids | |
1327915089 | technology | GLE 4.2.4b Released, Available For Fedora 16 | The Fedora team has announced the availability of GLE (Graphics Layout Engine) 4.2.4b. For those who don't know GLE is a graphics scripting language designed for creating publication quality figures (e.g., a chart, plot, graph, or diagram). | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3250/gle-424b-released-available-fedora-16 | |
1327934357 | technology | Beginning Linux : Part 4 - Exploring the Unity interface | Ubuntu's Unity interface is a step away from traditional graphical user interfaces. The intention is to make it the basis of a standard interface for everything from PCs to tablets to phones, and it's implementation has been somewhat controversial. It's predicated on two main ideas; that most users only ever use a handful of applications, and that people prefer to search for things by typing -- as they do on the web -- rather than going through going through arcane menus and clicking on drop-downs. I take issue with the second of those, but before abandoning the interface entirely -- this is L | http://blogs.pcworld.co.nz/pcworld/tux-love/2012/01/beginning_linux_part_4_explori.html | |
1327934993 | technology | Canonical Promotes Standard Ubuntu Branding with New Website | Canonical stands out for its effective development of a standarized Ubuntu brand, and its latest effort to keep the brand consistent throughout the community. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/01/30/canonical-promotes-standard-ubuntu-branding-with-new-website/ | |
1327935028 | technology | Open source software powers EU petition initiative | The EU has developed open source software for gathering signatures for online petitions. It hopes that the system will be extended to mobile apps and social networks | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Open-source-software-powers-EU-petition-initiative-1424531.html | |
1327935215 | technology | Community: Ubuntu's New 'HUD' Factor: A Step Forward or Back? | Some of us here in the Linux blogosphere may have hoped for a quieter 2012 than 2011 turned out to be, but so far at least, it doesn't look like we're getting our wish. January appears to have started the year off with a bang. Do we get a little break now that it's the end of the month? No, we don't, thanks to the arrival of Ubuntu's "HUD." | http://www.technewsworld.com/story/74298.html | |
1327935502 | technology | The Mandriva waiting continues | According to this laconic post by Jean-Manuel Croset-0, there was not a solution for the Mandriva dilemma. He claims that the financial situation is "better than expected", which allows the company to try to find a new solution and the new deadline is "mid February". | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.com/2012/01/mandriva-waiting-continues.html | |
1327936844 | Red Hat Quietly Joins the OpenStack Effort - ReadWriteCloud | Word is that Red Hat refused to sign on to OpenStack when it was announced, because it didn't like the governance model. Red Hat also has its own ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2012/01/red-hat-quietly-joins-the-open.php | ||
1327936627 | technology | Ubuntu Should Be Forked! | I have been a long time Ubuntu user, been using it since 2006. I loved it and have been installing it on user's PC until version 11.04 came out with Unity. Before you get a wrong impression let me make it clear that I love to try new things as long as they don't come in between me and my work. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3252/ubuntu-should-be-forked | |
1327936660 | technology | You Don't Have To Quit Ubuntu! | There is a reason we all love and use Ubuntu. It offers stability, ease of use and power of Debian. Due to Ubuntu's popularity, there are quite a lot of mainstream apps available for Ubuntu. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3253/you-dont-have-quit-ubuntu | |
1327936802 | technology | Debunking the EU Commission's Lies About ACTA | La Quadrature du Net | The EU Commission is engaging in an all-out offensive to portray ACTA as normal trade agreement harmless to fundamental rights or access to knowledge. In several published documents, the Commission's attempts to impose ACTA onto the EU Parliament while silencing legitimate criticism. But these misrepresentations don't resist scrutiny. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/debunking-the-eu-commissions-lies-about-acta | |
1327936907 | technology | How to Install KDE SC 4.8 on Ubuntu 11.10 | http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-to-Install-KDE-SC-4-8-on-Ubuntu-11-10-248829.shtml | ||
1327941956 | technology | Ubuntu 11.10 vs. Mac OS X 10.7.2 Performance | As you can see, the performance results between Mac OS X 10.7.2 and Ubuntu 11.10 are definitely mixed, at least when using the latest-generation Intel Sandy Bridge hardware. One trend though is that using LLVM/Clang 3.0 within Apple's Xcode4 package these days is a much better option than using the GCC 4.2.1 release they have shipped for a while. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=mac_1072_ubuntu1110&num=1 | |
1327942572 | technology | Sick of Ubuntu's bad breath? Suck on a Linux Mint instead | If the jump from the GNOME 2 desktop to the new GNOME Shell or Unity desktop in Ubuntu has left you feeling dissatisfied, one increasingly popular distribution just might offer something that turns out to be the best of both worlds - Linux Mint. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/30/mint_12_under_the_covers/ | |
1327942628 | technology | Linux 3.2 Kernel: What To Consider Before Updating | A kernel update offers advantage, yet can also create big headaches without proper preparation and testing. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/linux-3.2-kernel-what-to-consider-before-updating-1.html | |
1327943019 | technology | Utah schools start adopting open source textbooks | Utah classrooms may soon be making the switch to open-source online textbooks that can be cheaper and easier to update. | http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/education/precollegiate/utah-schools-start-adopting-open-source-textbooks/article_270c90aa-4b4f-11e1-adfc-0019bb2963f4.html | |
1327943238 | technology | OpenShot 1.4.1 Has Been Released | OpenShot is a free and open source video editor for Linux operating systems. OpenShot is capable of editing high definitions video formats including HDV and | http://www.linuxnov.com/openshot-1-4-1-has-been-released-whats-new-download/ | |
1327943348 | technology | Google Asks Android Developers To Adopt Menus | Its quite a coincidence, Android team says good bye to menu buttons in order to focus on ActionBar (something similar to MenuBar) the same week Ubuntu announces its desires to do away with MenuBar. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3256/google-asks-android-developers-adopt-menus | |
1327943764 | technology | KDE 4.8 minor tweaks, major improvement | Jack Wallen takes a look at KDE 4.8. Will the latest release of this powerful KDE Linux desktop bring him back to KDE? | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/kde-48-minor-tweaks-major-improvement/3377 | |
1327985461 | technology | Red Hat developer explains open source color calibration hardware | Red Hat developer RIchard Hughes launched a company last year to sell an open source colorimeter. In a recent interview, he described some of his experiences building the device and discussed some technical details about how it works. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/01/red-hat-developer-explains-open-source-color-calibration-hardware.ars | |
1328003547 | Razor-qt 0.4 - Qt based Desktop Environment | Linux Journal | Razor-qt is a new desktop environment based on the QT toolkit. I installed it from the PPA and gave it a quick go. | http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/razor-qt-04-qt-based-desktop-environment | ||
1328002454 | ASUS to launch PadFone at the Mobile World CongressAndroidGuys | ASUS to launch PadFone at the Mobile World Congress | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/30/asus-to-launch-padfone-at-the-mobile-world-congress/ | ||
1328007032 | [Phoronix] Another Week, Another Round Of Fedora 17 Features | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1MDg | ||
1328006993 | [Phoronix] Wayland Is Almost Ready For Showing Off | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1MDc | ||
1328001068 | technology | EU draft guide standards and procurement aims to reduce vendor lock-in | "The appropriate use of standards will help alleviate lock-in", says a draft guideline prepared for the European Commission, on the link between ICT standardisation and public procurement. The draft text was published on 21 December 2011. | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-draft-guide-standards-and-procurement-aims-reduce-vendor-lock | |
1328001369 | technology | IBM to realign Symphony with Apache OpenOffice | This one didn't go quite the way I thought it might: it turns out that, as I speculated back in October, IBM is indeed dropping production of its Lotus Symphony office suite, ending a five-year run on the Microsoft Office alternative. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/245715/ibm-realign-symphony-apache-openofficeorg | |
1328001480 | technology | The real problem with media pirate culture: Punishing artists for making art | There is a problem with the world of illegal piracy that we have online today, but it's not what the RIAA and MPAA want you to think it is. It's that we've become accustomed to participating in illegal copying, and yet it is still illegal. This means that we have the illusion of a body of work that can be built upon, remixed, and combined with new work, but if real artists practice this commercially, we are exposed to legal attack. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/real_problem_media_pirate_culture_punishing_artists_making_art | |
1328001796 | technology | GNU Project renews focus on free software in education | Monday, January 30, 2012 — The GNU Project today announced the relaunch of its worldwide volunteer-led effort to bring free software to educational institutions of all levels. | http://www.fsf.org/news/gnu-project-renews-focus-on-free-software-in-education | |
1328001901 | technology | ownCloud 3 Released, New Improvements & Functionality | "In many ways Version 3 is a leap forward for the ownCloud project — not just in the technology, but also as a measure of the contributions from our expanding community," said Frank Karlitschek, founder of ownCloud. "Aside from the new functionality, the calendar and contacts have been given major improvements both in capabilities and interfaces." | http://www.muktware.com/news/3257/owncloud-3-released-new-improvements-functionality | |
1328003231 | technology | GNU Health 1.4.3 released | http://linuxmednews.com/1327956604 | ||
1328003797 | technology | Mandriva 2011: A Different Linux Experience | The Linux landscape has become pretty interesting as of late, with all the new desktop environments and changing popularity between distributions. It seems that now is the best time for all the distributions to make their mark and differentiate from each other wherever possible, especially when it comes to major players. Mandriva isn’t considered to [...] | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mandriva-2011-linux-experience/ | |
1328003868 | technology | Making Music on Linux; It's A Thing - My Linux Rig | Making Music on Linux; It's A Thing I was never a great, or even good, guitar player, but it’s something I really enjoyed doing for a decent chunk of my life. But as life and work grew more complex,... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/16693327231/making-music-on-linux-its-a-thing | |
1328003960 | technology | Reviews: PC-BSD 9.0 "Isotope" | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120130#feature | ||
1328004036 | technology | Mandriva Bankruptcy Crisis Averted, For Now | Mandriva users have been anxiously awaiting word from corporate whether the first user-friendly distribution would be forced to cease operations. The decision, which has been postponed twice in the last week, has finally come down. Too bad it's really a "good news, bad news" situation. | http://ostatic.com/blog/mandriva-bankruptcy-crisis-averted-for-now | |
1328004101 | technology | Arch’ed in a day; a noob experience | Before beginning with my arch story, let me tell you a bit about myself, or rather about my experience with Linux OS. I am software engineer by profession (used to be...but that is another story) w... | http://justinstories.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/arched-in-a-day-a-noob-experience/ | |
1328004164 | technology | On switching to Arch Linux | Mike The Coder | So you’re thinking about switching to Arch. Here are some things you should probably know first. | http://mikethecoder.com/post/16562751962/on-switching-to-arch-linux | |
1328004221 | technology | Firefox 12 Tab Features May Have Been Prematurely Hyped | A report says both the home tab and new-tab page features reported for Firefox 12, which is to be released in April, may not appear until Firefox 13. | http://www.pcworld.com/article/248923/firefox_12_tab_features_may_have_been_prematurely_hyped.html | |
1328004743 | technology | Dreamlinux 5 review - Splendid | Enthusiastic review of Dreamlinux 5, a Debian-based distribution with Xfce desktop, covering live session, installation, and post-install use, including look & feel, Wireless, Bluetooth, Samba sharing, multimedia playback - Flash, MP3, dual-boot setup with Windows 8, applications, package management, system resources, suspend & resume, stability, some problems, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/dreamlinux-ver-5.html | |
1328004922 | technology | Featured Ubuntu Software Centre apps for January 2012 | http://developer.ubuntu.com/2012/01/featured-ubuntu-software-centre-apps-for-january-2012/ | ||
1328005200 | technology | The Linux Experience: A look at KDE SC 4.8 | KDE looks and works better than ever! | http://cristalinux.blogspot.com/2012/01/look-at-kde-sc-48.html | |
1328005381 | technology | FOSS is __FUN__: Get the Basics Right | A few thoughts about databases in general... and some rants about the good old ways. | http://www.linuxforu.com/2012/01/foss-is-fun-dbas-get-basics-right/ | |
1328006287 | technology | 3 Reasons Why Gnome Shell Is Better Than Ubuntu’s Unity [Opinion] | There’s absolutely no denying the fact that there has been a lot of bickering between people about which desktop environment is the best. However, in more recent times, the discussion has been expanded and refocused, from not just Gnome vs. KDE but now Gnome Shell vs. Unity, two desktop environments that are both dependent on [...] | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-reasons-gnome-shell-ubuntus-unity-opinion/ | |
1328006405 | technology | Where Mozilla Ubiquity Failed, Ubuntu HUD will Succeed | From the 'Mozilla Labs is Ok; Real implementation is Better' files: | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/where-mozilla-ubiquity-failed-ubuntu-hud-will-succeed-.html | |
1328006561 | technology | World Of Linux: Frugalware Linux 1.6 RC2 has been released | http://linux4everybody.blogspot.com/2012/01/frugalware-linux-16-rc2-has-been.html | ||
1328007782 | technology | The Dead Simplest Way to Root Your Nook Tablet | We've seen the Nook Tablet rooted before, but this has to be the easiest process out there. All you need is a 2GB SD card, a computer that runs Windows, and a Nook Tablet with tablet software version 1.4.1 or earlier. The detailed instructions are posted on the XDA Developers Forum, and we've got... | http://gizmodo.com/5880430/the-dead-simplest-way-to-root-your-nook-tablet | |
1328007848 | technology | Kindle Fire stokes interest in Amazon earnings | With Amazon reporting fourth-quarter earnings tomorrow, the main attractions will be tablet figures and the effect on sales of e-books, music, video, and apps. Read this blog post by Larry Dignan on Digital Media. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57368114-93/kindle-fire-stokes-interest-in-amazon-earnings/ | |
1328008726 | technology | Mozilla Readies Firefox 10 With Better Extension Updating | Firefox 10 will offer better handling of extension updates, and a number of new developer capabilities. | http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2399566,00.asp | |
1328009302 | technology | Tiny Core Linux 4.2 is a complete operating system in 64MB or less | Once upon a time operating systems shipped on a stack of 1.4MP floppy disks. These days most come on DVDs because the installer files can’t fit on 640MB CDs. And then there’s Tiny Core Linux. | http://liliputing.com/2012/01/tiny-core-linux-4-2-is-a-complete-operating-system-in-64mb-or-less.html | |
1328009557 | technology | VLC 2.0 "Twoflower" getting ready to bloom | Version 2.0 of the media player nears as the first release candidate arrives... | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/VLC-2-0-Twoflower-getting-ready-to-bloom-1424823.html | |
1328009832 | technology | Open bio lab scopes out DNA | A few things are growing in Somerville, but they aren’t trees. At the Boston Open Source Science Lab, or BOSSLab — an example of the burgeoning movement of biology projects shifting out of laboratories — people are investigating their own DNA, or growing art materials in petri dishes. Rachel... | http://bostonherald.com/business/technology/general/view/20220131open_bio_lab_scopes_out_dna_somerville_project_cultivates_discovery | |
1328017103 | technology | Motorola Faces Protest To Unlock Bootladers | Muktware | Motorola users are ready for a revolt. Furious Motorola users have started a petition pressurizing the company to unlock the bootloaders of their devices "Motorola Mobility Inc: Unlock all smartphone bootloaders." | http://www.muktware.com/news/3261/motorola-faces-protest-unlock-bootladers | |
1328028180 | Red Hat extends Red Hat Enterprise Linux lifecycle to ten years | ZDNet | Like your RHEL on your servers just the way it is? That’s fine by Red Hat, which has extended its flagship Linux operating system’s lifecy | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/red-hat-extends-red-hat-enterprise-linux-lifecycle-to-ten-years/10237 | ||
1328027938 | technology | Linux: A Getting-Started Guide | Ready to try Linux? Here's how to get started. | http://www.pcworld.com/article/248989/linux_a_gettingstarted_guide.html | |
1328028035 | technology | Git Gets Enterprise Equipped | Developer tool provider AccuRev will release a package designed to help enterprises incorporate the increasingly popular Git open source version-control software... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/249016/git_gets_enterprise_equipped.html | |
1328028347 | technology | The diminishing of the operating system | Mandriva S.A., the company behind the Mandriva Linux distribution, has been given a temporary reprieve from fiscal collapse, following a shareholder skirmish that has left the ultimate fate of the Linux vendor still in doubt. | http://www.itworld.com/cloud-computing/245999/diminishing-operating-system | |
1328028817 | technology | Linux at CES 2012: Everything You Need to Know | Linux has been gaining some serious mileage over the years. Linux and other high-end Open Source software like Blender are not some hobbyists-only stuff anymore and the whole technology world is slowly starting to realize the positive and unbiased influence Open Source and Linux has on everything technology. Linux was quite prominently featured at just concluded International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 in various different forms. Let's go find out what those 'various forms' were. Read on. | http://www.techdrivein.com/2012/01/linux-at-ces-2012-everything-you-need.html | |
1328029201 | technology | Nux!: Stella - a Centos desktop remix | Hello everybody, I'm doing a Centos 6 desktop oriented remix called Stella. This has been brewing since the summer and it's starting to get ready. I've backported a lot of packages from Fedora and Rpmfusion and bundle several other repos, too, resulting in a big range of software available, including but not limited to: LibreOffice, VLC, MPlayer, Shutter, Arista, Java, Flash, GParted etc | http://www.nux.ro/archive/2012/01/Stella___a_Centos_desktop_remix.html | |
1328029400 | technology | Mozilla Working On Developing A Reset Button For Firefox Browser | Mozilla is currently working to develop a ‘reset’ button for Firefox, which would enable users to work around errors in installation or start-up crashes and | http://digitizor.com/2012/01/28/firefox-reset-button/ | |
1328029772 | technology | Pandora's Box 2.0: Opening proprietary code | What does it take to open up a proprietary application and make it a successful open source project? To answer this, Glyn Moody takes a look at some prominent successes and failures and identifies the best practices | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Pandora-s-Box-2-0-Opening-proprietary-code-1424647.html | |
1328030031 | technology | MPs suggests legalizing use of open-source software by state agencies | A group of deputies of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has proposed to legalize the use of open-source software by state agencies. | http://www.interfax.com.ua/eng/main/93179/ | |
1328051640 | Communities Dominate Brands: How Many Lumia Sales? As Nokia (and Microsoft) ashamed to reveal number, lets count - and compare to N9 MeeGo sales | Nokia CEO is a coward to not give the exact count of Lumia sales in his Q4 results, the launch quarter for Lumia. So lets do some math based on the available info, to count exactly how many it was.... | http://communities-dominate.blogs.com/brands/2012/01/how-many-lumia-sales-as-nokia-and-microsoft-ashamed-to-reveal-number-lets-count-and-compare-to-n9-me.html | ||
1328048508 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 Dash Gets Rid Of Default Shortcuts | We are running Ubuntu 12.04 to keep an eye on the progress and we just noticed updates to Unity which removes those default 8 icons from the Dash and replace them with more useful shortcuts. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3262/ubuntu-1204-dash-gets-rid-default-shortcuts | |
1328048707 | technology | B&N readying yet another Nook for springAndroidGuys | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/01/31/bn-readying-yet-another-nook-for-spring/ | ||
1328049124 | technology | Firefox 10 relieves add-on updating pain | Mozilla today patched eight vulnerabilities in Firefox as it shipped the latest iteration in its rapid release schedule. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223860/Firefox_10_relieves_add_on_updating_pain | |
1328050728 | technology | New tactic in mass file-sharing lawsuit: just insult the EFF | When the EFF tried to intervene yesterday in a mass file-sharing lawsuit, the plaintiffs called the group "radical" and "quasi-anarchist." What they didn't do was address the EFF's arguments. | http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2012/01/new-file-sharing-lawsuit-tactic-just-insult-eff-when-it-tries-to-intervene.ars | |
1328051672 | technology | Linux-based home energy gateway supports ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 | Linuxbased home energy gateway supports ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 News Linux for Devices: Digi International announced a ZigBee-based home energy gateway that runs Linux on a Freescale i.MX28 processor. Compliant with the upcoming Smart Energy 2.0 standard, the | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/ConnectPort-X2e-for-Smart-Energy-/?kc=rss | |
1328052407 | technology | aseigo: open beyond licensing | When I first let the world in on our "little" project to create an open tablet there were some who wondered openly about the licensing of the software. It's an important question that deserves a clarifying answer... | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2012/01/open-beyond-licensing.html | |
1328052841 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 Developer Summit Sponsorship Open | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-10-Developer-Summit-Sponsorship-Open-249322.shtml | ||
1328054397 | technology | FreeBSD Made Much Progress Last Quarter | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1MDk | ||
1328054486 | technology | LGP History pt 4: The end of the ride, but not the end of the company | Linux Game Publishing Blog | It has been 12 years since I started Tux Games, and a little less since I started LGP. These last 12 years have been, to coin a phrase, interesting. There | http://blog.linuxgamepublishing.com/2012/01/31/lgp-history-pt-4-the-end-of-the-ride-but-not-the-end-of-the-company/ | |
1328055944 | technology | Micah Ganske creates open-source sculptures for MakerBot 3D printer | Micah Ganske is the latest artist to contribute open-source sculptures to the Thingiverse for free replication via Makerbot's 3D printer. The result of a collaboration with MakerBot, the works are 3D... | http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/31/2760734/micah-ganske-markerbot-3d-printer-sculpture | |
1328056035 | technology | Open Source Higher Education | Open CourseWare and other open educational resources are beginning to draw the attention of higher education policymakers and other leaders. Why? These web-based educational tools hold the promise of both reducing the cost of high education and helping learners to complete their degrees by providing access to top quality course materials and instruction. | http://www.americanprogress.org/events/2012/02/opensource.html | |
1328072082 | technology | Red Hat Improves Realtime Linux | Red Hat (NYSE:RHT) is out with its first major enterprise supported Linux release will full support for the Linux 3.0 kernel. The Red Hat MRG 2.1 platform provides Messaging, Realtime and Grid capabilities and was last updated in June of 2011 with the 2.0 release. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-news/red-hat-improves-realtime-linux.html | |
1328092090 | [Phoronix] Wayland Preparing For 1.0 Stable Release | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1MTQ | ||
1328090541 | technology | The ongoing fight against GPL enforcement | GPL enforcement is a surprisingly difficult task. It's not just a matter of identifying an infringement - you need to make sure you have a copyright holder on your side, spend some money sending letters asking people to come into compliance, spend more money initiating a suit, spend even more money encouraging people to settle, spend yet more money actually taking them to court and then maybe, at the end, you have some source code. One of the (tiny) number of groups involved in doing this is the Software Freedom Conservancy, a non-profit organisation that offers various services to free softwa | http://mjg59.dreamwidth.org/10437.html | |
1328090702 | technology | Ambigious Fedora 16 LXDE | The paradox. The higher the speed of the CPU, memory, bus, etc., that hardware companies try to sell us, the more people tend to use low-resource operating systems and desktop environments.
Of course, being light on system resources is not the only reason, but one of many reasons why more and more people switch from heavy DEs like KDE, GNOME3 and Unity to lightweight DEs like XFCE and LXDE. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/02/ambigious-fedora-16-lxde.html | |
1328091403 | technology | DOCOMO Unveils First 2 “Disney Mobile on docomo” Android Smartphones | http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2012/001570.html | ||
1328091813 | technology | Fact: Open Source Software saves money | I've hit on this subject many times, where open source software for business can rise over proprietary software. | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/the-open-source-revolution-10014902/fact-open-source-software-saves-money-10025331/ | |
1328092246 | technology | Linux multiseat solution advances to Ethernet with HP thin client | Linux multiseat solution advances to Ethernet with HP thin client News Linux for Devices: Userful Corp. announced a new version of its multiseat Linux PC sharing software, now Ethernet-ready and bundled with a $99 HP t200 thin client. The | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Userful-MultiSeat-with-HP-t200-thin-client/ | |
1328114507 | technology | Greg Kroah-Hartman Exits SUSE | Techrights | The Microsoft-funded SUSE will no longer pay Greg K-H's wage, the Linux Foundation will | http://techrights.org/2012/02/01/kroah-hartman-quits-suse/ | |
1328115071 | technology | EU Unitary Patent: Status Update | Techrights | Warning signs about the looming threat of the Unitary Patent -- a cross-Atlantic gateway for software patents | http://techrights.org/2012/02/01/cross-atlantic-gateway-for-swpats/ | |
1328115704 | technology | Microsoft Mole Failed to Sell Phones, Managed to Pass Patents to Microsoft’s Patent Trolls | The cost of Nokia's virtual handover to Microsoft and the failure to do anything except feed Android enemies | http://techrights.org/2012/02/01/elop-exposed/ | |
1328116307 | technology | OpenStack Might Give Microsoft the Boot | Techrights | OpenStack does not tolerate the proprietary Hyper-V anymore | http://techrights.org/2012/02/01/hyper-v-and-openstack/ | |
1328121400 | technology | TLWIR Special: GNU/Linux Petition Featured on WhiteHouse.gov! | On January 30th, 2012, I started a petition requesting that the U.S. government broaden their use of Free Software and Open Source software to save money. I | http://beginlinux.com/blog/2012/01/tlwir-breaking-news-gnulinux-petition-featured-on-whitehouse-gov/ | |
1328121517 | technology | BusyBox replacement project fuels animated verbal spat | BusyBox gained a measure of fame a few years ago when it became the subject of a lawsuit in the US, some say the first case in courts in that country to test the GPL. A number of similar suits followed, the contention always being the same: BusyBox was being used by some company or the other in violation of the terms of its licence, the GPL. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/52496-busybox-replacement-project-fuels-animated-verbal-spat?start=1 | |
1328121931 | technology | Review: Razr Maxx boasts best Android smartphone battery | Review: Razr Maxx boasts best Android smartphone battery News Linux for Devices: Motorola's Droid Razr Maxx is a power-packed follow-up to the company's Droid Razr handset, says this eWEEK review. Now available on Verizon Wireless, the 4.3-inch RazrMaxx zips along with a 1.2GHz, dual-core processor and 4G LTE, and positively astounds with its 3300mAh,... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Motorola-Droid-Razr-Maxx-review/?kc=rss | |
1328122566 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 Update Improves Multi-Monitor Experience | Muktware | An update to Ubuntu 12.04 (daily builds) has tweaked the Unity UI to make the systems more useful on multi-monitor set-up. I noticed it when I rebooted the system after an update. Now, launcher is available on all monitors, in addition to the top banner and menu items. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3263/ubuntu-1204-update-improves-multi-monitor-experience | |
1328122917 | technology | Microsoft's Bogus Attack On Google's Privacy Policy | http://www.muktware.com/news/3266/microsofts-criticism-googles-privacy-policies-bogus | ||
1328124367 | technology | ACTA: Commissioner De Gucht Lies to the EU Parliament | La Quadrature du Net | The EU Commission “Trade” Directorate-General is lobbying the EU Parliament, presenting a one-sided and plainly distorted view of ACTA to face the growing citizen opposition. The EU's executive branch, which negotiated ACTA behind citizens' backs, is now shamelessly relaying the copyright industries' lobbying pitch, in yet another sign of its collusion with business interests. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/acta-commissioner-de-gucht-lies-to-the-eu-parliament | |
1328124588 | technology | LibreTab… not? | elpauer | In a perfectly orchestrated marketing campaign for a 100% free-libre tablet called Spark that will run KDE Plasma Active, Aaron Seigo writes today about the problems they are facing with GPL-violations.
Apparently, every Chinese manufacturer is breaking the GPLv2 by not releasing the sources for their modified Linux kernel. Conversations and conversations with Zenithink (designers of the Spark), Synrgic (designers of the Dreambook W7), etc have arrived nowhere. To the point that CordiaTab, another similar effort using Gnome instead of KDE, has been cancelled. | http://www.elpauer.org/?p=1146 | |
1328125975 | technology | The open source behind gov.uk revealed | The new beta of the UK Government's gov.uk web site is powered by open source and has been developed in the open for far less cost than many other government web projects | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/The-open-source-behind-gov-uk-revealed-1426513.html | |
1328127218 | technology | ACTA's Back | Now that the US bills SOPA and PIPA have been put on ice, attention has returned to their parent, an international treaty called ACTA. I've written extensively about ACTA before, but in summary it is an international treaty that has... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/simon-says/2012/02/actas-back/index.htm | |
1328128685 | technology | Meet Linux Mint 12 'Lisa': A Tour in Pictures | With its longtime focus on usability, Linux Mint is now the fourth most widely used home operating system in the world, its makers say. Here's a taste of what the free and open-source OS is like. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/248998/meet_linux_mint_12_lisa_a_tour_in_pictures.html | |
1328135821 | technology | When Lawyers Run the System It Becomes Dependent on Them | Techrights | How the patent system, controlled for the most part by lawyers, raises a generation of leeches rather than a generation of engineers | http://techrights.org/2012/02/01/lawyers-help-lawyers/ | |
1328139297 | politics | The Gates Foundation is Still Hijacking the Voice of the Poor and Effectively Runs Paid Advertisements | Money still the vehicle by which opinions get heard, so Bill Gates exploits this for fame, power, and profit | http://techrights.org/2012/02/01/poor-exploited-for-fame-power-and-profit/ | |
1328139350 | technology | Bill Gates is Hijacking Open Source While Attacking It Using Lobbyists, Patents, and Patent Trolls | Response to reputation laundering from Wired Magazine, the latest nonsense from Microsoft's lobbyist Florian Müller, an update on Microsoft's trolling against Android, and a little more of Apple's | http://techrights.org/2012/02/01/in-reply-to-nonsense/ | |
1328141345 | technology | Introducing Wayland's Weston Launcher | The other Wayland-related news yesterday besides the surprise announcement that the Wayland 1.0 stable release is approaching was the first-shot attempt at "weston-launch", an easy launcher for the demo Weston compositor. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1MTg | |
1328182710 | GNOME Components Version Clarifications For Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | Back at the Ubuntu Developer Summit , it was decided that Ubuntu 12.04 will continue to use some GN... | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/02/gnome-components-version-clarifications.html | ||
1328174496 | technology | Due diligence of negotiating criminal laws in the ACTA process | Anticipation and suspicion. Snake and rabbit go for a stroll. It's secret what would happen. I found this declassified doc extremely helpful to understand negotiations on the criminal chapter of AC... | http://arebentisch.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/due-diligence-of-negotiating-criminal-laws-in-the-acta-process/ | |
1328174919 | technology | SFC director Kuhn reacts to BusyBox flame war | Kuhn was reacting to the flame war that has grown out of Linux developer Matthew Garrett's criticism of efforts to develop a replacement for the popular BusyBox program that provides minimalist replacements for the most common utilities usually found on a UNIX or Linux system. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/52523-sfc-director-kuhn-reacts-to-busybox-flame-war | |
1328175067 | technology | SDG Systems Announces Trimble Yuma® with GNU/Linux® | SDG Systems announced today the availability of the Trimble Yuma rugged tablet computer running the Linux operating system. The Yuma with Linux provides an open source alternative for field data collection, military or industrial applications. | http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9156105.htm | |
1328175597 | technology | Ending the Symphony Fork | What is a fork? A fork is a form of software reuse. I like your software module. It meets some or many of my needs, but I need some additional features. When I want to reuse existing functionality from another | http://www.robweir.com/blog/2012/02/ending-the-symphony-fork.html | |
1328176042 | technology | TDF To Base Foundation In Germany | The Document Foundation (TDF) has announced that it will base its community-driven entity in Berlin, in the legal form of a German Stiftung. This kind of structure is recognized worldwide as a legally stable, safe and long term entity, providing the ideal cornerstone for the long term growth of the community and its software.
"For the first time in 12 years, the development of the free office suite finally takes place within an entity that not only perfectly fits the values and ideals of the worldwide community, but also has this very same community driving it. The future home of the best fre | http://www.muktware.com/news/3267/tdf-base-foundation-germany | |
1328176162 | technology | Google Bursts Microsoft's Myth About Privacy Policy | Google has clearly stated that users can opt-out of Google's ad targeting as well as prevent Google for logging your search history. Google has in fact consolidated information at one place so it is easier to understand and be controlled by users as compared to lengthy documents full of incomprehensible legal jargons. Users are still in full control as they always were while using Google service. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3270/google-busts-microsofts-myth-about-privacy-policy | |
1328176265 | technology | What if Diaspora's pods just cannot challenge Facebook's monolithic structure? | When Diaspora was announced, the first thing I checked was simple: "Is it distributed?" The answer was "yes!". I felt ecstatic: having a distributed system implied that there was no centralised control over the information. What I didn't realise is that multiple pods would also lead to multiple problems -- and now I wonder whether a de-centralised structure creates more problems than it solves. I write this article screaming: please prove me wrong. It's not a challenge: it's a genuine request. I love Diaspora as a project, and I really want it to work. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/what_if_diasporas_pods_just_cannot_challenge_facebooks_monolithic_structure | |
1328176371 | technology | Stop ACTA in Europe, February 11th | More news on the ongoing ACTA protests in Europe. 1000 people attended a protest against ACTA in Poland last week, and more protests are on the way. | http://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/stop-acta-in-europe-february-11th | |
1328176824 | technology | Whitepaper for Sony Xperia S gives us a detailed look at its specs | Android Central | While we're not expecting to see the Sony Xperia S until early March, we're gradually seeing more and more details on the device trickling out. British retailer Clove has received a copy of the Whitepaper for the Xperia S and within its 18 pages we get a pretty detailed look into its specs. | http://www.androidcentral.com/whitepaper-sony-xperia-s-gives-us-detailed-look-its-specs | |
1328177071 | technology | Kernel source released for AT&T Galaxy Note | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/01/kernel-source-released-for-att-galaxy-note/ | ||
1328177162 | technology | Huawei Honor spotted at the FCC with AT&T bands | Android Community | One of Huawei's most popular mid-range phones, the Honor (also known as the Glory, or the Mercury on Cricket) may soon be headed to AT&T. The phone was | http://androidcommunity.com/huawei-honor-spotted-at-the-fcc-with-att-bands-20120201/ | |
1328177505 | technology | Endian Firewall Community 2.5.1 released | Endian Firewall Community is a free edition of Endian Firewall, a security-focused Linux distribution developed by Endian S.r.l., a Linux solutions provider based in Bolzano Italy. Endian Firewall Community is designed for small, non-profit organizations and SOHO (Small-/Home-Office) deployments. The latest version, Endian Firewall Community 2.5.1, released today, comes with several feature enhancements, including support [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/01/30/endian-firewall-community-2-5-1-released/ | |
1328177662 | technology | Tails 0.10.1 is out | https://tails.boum.org/news/version_0.10.1/ | ||
1328178982 | technology | Mozilla's first Extended Support Release arrives | Enterprises can now make use of the almost-annually updated Firefox ESR release as Mozilla makes good on its plans to let organisations who need to test applications before deployment off the Firefox rapid release train | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Mozilla-s-first-Extended-Support-Release-arrives-1426690.html | |
1328179199 | technology | Google is killing Free Software | I’m not sure I should presume intent because of Hanlon’s razor, but a lot of smart people concerned about Free Software work at Google, so they should at least be aware of it.
The first problem I have with Google is that they are actively working on making the world of Free Software a worse place. The best example for this is Native Client. It’s essentially a tool that allows building web pages without submitting anything even resembling source code to the client. And thereby it’s killing the “View Source” option. (You could easily build such a tool as Free Software if instead of | http://blogs.gnome.org/otte/2012/02/01/google-is-killing-free-software/ | |
1328179958 | technology | PCLinuxOS - the Big Daddy of all Desktop Linux Distributions: MCLinuxPC 2012 | Kind of bubble sort, distributions come up, tumble down, some grow, some die unmaintained. First we had Slack, then Redhat, Mandy, Mepis, Ubuntu, PCLinuxOS... and now Mint. Most often the popularity of a distribution depends on the degree of "out of the box" functionality it offers, plus how well it integrates the various bits and pieces. IMO, only three distributions championed in this regards - Mepis, PCLinuxOS and Mint. | http://pclinuxos2007.blogspot.com/2012/02/mclinuxpc-2012-whole-kitchen-sink.html | |
1328180188 | technology | Desktop-Tweaking Tools For Ubuntu Linux | http://www.junauza.com/2012/02/desktop-tweaking-tools-for-ubuntu-linux.html | ||
1328180290 | technology | FreeBSD and PC-BSD installers in pictures | As FreeBSD and PC-BSD OSes both hit version 9, we take a tour of their installations, comparing the former's old-school text-based approach with the | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/desktop-os/2012/02/01/freebsd-and-pc-bsd-installers-in-pictures-40094871/ | |
1328180452 | technology | Should Mandriva Have Focused On More Than Just the OS? | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/should-mandriva-have-focused-on-more-than-just-the-os | |
1328180686 | technology | Some Thoughts on Conservancy's GPL Enforcement - Conservancy Blog | The Software Freedom Conservancy provides a non-profit home and services to Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) projects. | http://sfconservancy.org/blog/2012/feb/01/gpl-enforcement/ | |
1328180853 | technology | PCLinuxOS KDE 2012.02 Has Been Released | PCLinuxOS KDE 2012.02 is powered by Linux kernel 2.6.38.8bfs, optimized for maximum desktop performance, and the KDE SC 4.6.5 environment. It provides support for Nvidia and ATI fglrx video drivers, as well as multimedia playback support for many popular formats. Support for wireless networks and local and network printers were also implemented in PCLinuxOS KDE 2012.02. Addlocale tool was added to allow users to easily convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/PCLinuxOS-KDE-2012-02-Has-Been-Officially-Released-250220.shtml | |
1328181004 | technology | Unity 5.2: What’s new, and a call for testing | http://fridge.ubuntu.com/2012/02/01/unity-5-2-whats-new-and-a-call-for-testing/ | ||
1328181028 | technology | Xubuntu website soon ready to be published! | http://open.knome.fi/2012/01/31/xubuntu-website-soon-ready-to-be-published/ | ||
1328185863 | technology | February 2012 Issue of The PCLinuxOS Magazine Released | http://www.pclinuxos.com/?p=1558 | ||
1328186718 | technology | KDE 4.8 is really really nice! Congrats! Just KMix popup is confusing… | Today I upgraded to KDE 4.8, thanks to ArchLinux to provide the packages really fast. Globally I'm pretty happy with the move, more polish, more stable, it really shine! | http://darktears.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/kde-4-8-is-really-really-nice-congrats-just-kmix-popup-is-confusing/ | |
1328186872 | technology | 2012 Linux Computer Buyer’s Guide | With the coming of a new year, it is time to take a look at the Linux computer offerings and see which distributions you can get shipped to your doorstep. | http://maketecheasier.com/2012-linux-computer-buyers-guide/2012/02/01 | |
1328187054 | technology | DEFT Linux 7 Is Based on Lubuntu 11.10 - Softpedia | After months of hard work, the DEFT Linux team proudly announced that the final and stable version of the DEFT Linux 7 operating system is now available for download. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/DEFT-Linux-7-Is-Based-on-Lubuntu-11-10-249971.shtml | |
1328192153 | technology | WebOS Swings Along the Open Road | When HP announced late last year that it would open source webOS, it was hard not to be skeptical. After all, it would be all too easy for a company to whitewash its own abandonment of a project by grandly "donating it to the community." However, that pessimistic view is beginning to fade, thanks to HP's publication last month of an official road map for its webOS plans. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74329.html | |
1328201154 | politics | How Web savvy are Romney, Gingrich and Obama? | ZDNet | Barack Obama and the Republican presidential candidates’ all claim to be pretty pro-technology, so Strangeloop, a Web site optimization company, | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/how-web-savvy-are-romney-gingrich-and-obama/1967 | |
1328205053 | technology | Android Isn't as Fragmented as You Think, Report Says | On both smartphones and tablets, a few OS versions and hardware specs dominate the landscape, according to new data. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/249211/android_isnt_as_fragmented_as_you_think_report_says.html | |
1328210899 | technology | Open source software should be used to secure public sector systems, IT bosses are told | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2143548/source-software-secure-public-sector-systems-bosses-told | ||
1328229259 | [Case Study] Lessons in High Performance Computing with Open Source | Providing adequate software and tools for researchers has always been of great importance to organizations, but has often come at a great cost. In an era of constantly ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/enterprise/2012/02/case-study-lessons-in-high-per.php | ||
1328225625 | technology | Linux Format 155 On Sale Today - Discover Linux! | http://www.tuxradar.com/content/linux-format-155-sale-today-discover-linux | ||
1328225746 | technology | Raspbmc - XBMC Linux Distribution for Raspberry Pi Announced | First, XBMC playing HD video on rPi was shown shown off at Scale 10x. Now a specific Linux distribution Raspbmc is being developed by Stm Labs which is specially optimized for Raspberry Pi. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/raspbmc-xbmc-linux-distribution-for.html | |
1328225872 | technology | It’s A Binary World 2.0 » Review: Installation and first Look: Fuduntu 2012.1 | Fuduntu started off as a customized Fedora install, but recently forked Fedora to create their own special distro that borrowed a bit from Ubuntu and a bit from Fedora. It has a very nice look when it first starts up and I almost forget that it’s Gnome 2.x: | http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/blog/2012/02/02/review-installation-and-first-look-fuduntu-2012-1/ | |
1328226244 | technology | Honeycomb on a Budget: Sprint debuts the $99 ZTE Optik | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/02/honeycomb-on-a-budget-sprint-debuts-the-99-zte-optik/ | ||
1328226533 | technology | Video Review: DreamLinux 5.0 Really Dreamy? | ReviewLinux | DreamLinux 5.0 was released on January 1 2012. 100% Debian 'Testing' compatibility; minimalist desktop with the most recent stylized Xfce 4.8 full of new | http://www.reviewlinux.com/video-review-dreamlinuix-5-0-really-dreamy-3012.html | |
1328226685 | technology | Confused about iPads in Education | http://jeffhoogland.blogspot.com/2012/02/confused-about-ipads-in-education.html | ||
1328227207 | technology | UK Looking at GNU/Linux for Web Portal | Glyn Moody has more details on the new web portal being tested by gov.uk. It runs on GNU/Linux on Amazon EC2. They should save a ton of money by running that way combined with centralizing web services. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/02/02/uk-looking-at-gnulinux-for-web-portal/ | |
1328227553 | technology | Openmoko smartphone reborn as hackable GTA04 - News - Linux for Devices | Openmoko smartphone reborn as hackable GTA04 News Linux for Devices: German manufacturer Golden Delicious has begun shipping a hackable open source smartphone that runs a variety of Linux software, including a newly optimized Openmoko distro. The Openmoko GTA04 is available as a finished phone or as a board that slips into earlier... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Golden-Delicious-Openmoko-GTA04/?kc=rss | |
1328228552 | technology | Ubuntu CEO Joins Board of ‘data hub’ Startup ScraperWiki | ScraperWiki, a Liverpool-based startup, today announces completion of a $1 million investment round to rollout its collaborative data platform. Jane Silber, Canonical’s CEO, is joining as chair of the board. | http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9149117.htm | |
1328228682 | technology | Final GIMP 2.6 series update arrives | Version 2.6.12 of the open source GIMP image editing application will be the final 2.6 stable series update as the developers shift all of their focus to completing work on version 2.8, the project's next major release | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Final-GIMP-2-6-series-update-arrives-1427300.html | |
1328228768 | technology | SMPlayer 0.7.0 Brings YouTube And Mplayer2 Support | SMPlayer may have been dead for a while, but it seems very active now, with two releases in just on... | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/01/smplayer-070-brings-youtube-and.html | |
1328349268 | DROID 4 rumored to launch February 9th for $199.99 on Verizon | Verizon Wireless and Motorola unveiled the DROID 4 at last month's Consumer Electronics Show, but the handset never formally received a release date. A n | http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/02/droid-4-rumored-to-launch-february-9th-for-199-99-on-verizon/ | ||
1328232104 | technology | GPL enforcement sparks community flames | The debate over enforcement of the GPL took an interesting turn this week, after one developer's call for more projects to begin enforcement proceedings against alleged GPL violators of the Linux kernel. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/246725/gpl-enforcement-sparks-community-flames | |
1328232635 | technology | TVTechnology: Hauppauge USB Receiver Tested Under Linux 3.2 | TVTechnology After some initial testing I'm happy to report its performance operating under Linux is as good as it is in a Windows environment. | http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/hauppauge-usb-receiver-tested-under-linux-/211617 | |
1328232845 | technology | Linux 3.3 Will Let You Boot Into Android: Greg-KH | Muktware | The 3.3 kernel release will let you boot an Android userspace with no modifications, but not very good power management. The 3.4 kernel release will hopefully have the power management hooks that Android needs in it, along with a few other minor missing infrastructure pieces that didn't make it into the 3.3 kernel release. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3273/linux-33-will-let-you-boot-android-greg-kh | |
1328232989 | technology | Soon You Will Be Running Android On Your PC | http://www.muktware.com/news/3275/soon-you-will-be-running-android-your-pcs | ||
1328298691 | GhostBSD 2.5 review | GhostBSD is a desktop distribution based on FreeBSD. It comes as an installable Live DVD image and is developed by Eric Turgeon and Nahuel Sanchez. The latest edition, GhostBSD 2.5, based on FreeBSD 9, is the project’s fourth release, and was made available for public download on January 24 (2012). This article provides the first [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/02/ghostbsd-2-5-review/ | ||
1328294258 | BT Vision throws Microsoft Mediaroom under a bus for Linux • The Register | Set-top box software to be torn out and replaced over the net UK hybrid TV service BT Vision plans to be the first customer to discard Microsoft's Mediaroom software, almost imminently, after at least a year-long effort to put in completely new software building blocks to rejuvenate the service.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/03/bt_vision_upgrade/ | ||
1328272115 | technology | Parabola GNU/Linux: Freedom Packaged | There are different reasons people use Unix-like operating systems, including configurable, availability free of charge, powerful command line interface an many more. Some people are motivated by the moral issue: they reject non-free software. Specifically for such users Free Software Foundation developed Guidelines for Free System Distributions and created the list of absolutely free ("as in freedom") distributions. In this article we are going to look at the most recent entry on the list - Parabola GNU/Linux. | http://www.osnews.com/story/25576/Parabola_GNU_Linux_Freedom_Packaged | |
1328280986 | technology | Linux Mint 12 KDE Released! | The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 12 KDE. Major new features in this release are: KDE software compilation 4.7.4, hybrid ISO images, Linux kernel 3.0, new default search engines, and many updated upstream packages from Ubuntu 11.10. | http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1927 | |
1328295380 | Mozilla developing Web push notification system for Firefox | Mozilla is developing a push notification system for Firefox that will allow websites to send notifications to users even when the user doesn't have the site open in a tab. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/mozilla-developing-web-push-notification-system-for-firefox.ars | ||
1328286482 | technology | Groklaw Update on Android Patent Cases and Response to FUD From Microsoft Lobbyists | Techrights | A few updates of greater importance where the Linux situation is discussed in the context of Android and Novell | http://techrights.org/2012/02/03/jones-on-linux-situation/ | |
1328287188 | technology | Longtime SUSE Executive Holger Dyroff Moves on, SUSE in a Bad State | Techrights | Key people continue to leave SUSE and the distribution is left without a compelling sales pitch | http://techrights.org/2012/02/03/holger-dyroff-exit/ | |
1328288010 | technology | Debt in Attachmate | Techrights | The company that bought Novell has a poor outlook, financial issues, and little signs of expansion/renaissance | http://techrights.org/2012/02/03/lost-attachmsft/ | |
1328288955 | technology | HP CEO says webOS will be better than ‘fragmented’ Android and ‘closed’ iOS | Though Hewlett-Packard was unable to produce webOS devices that consumers were interested in buying — at a positive margin, at least — CEO Meg Whitman still thinks the beleaguered platform has legs... | http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/03/hp-ceo-says-webos-will-be-better-than-fragmented-android-and-closed-ios/ | |
1328290460 | offbeat | U.S. government, military to get secure Android phones | Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project. | http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/03/tech/mobile/government-android-phones/index.html | |
1328291926 | technology | Make Switching From Windows To Linux Easier With Zorin OS | Despite the many reasons why people preach the use of Linux, actually going through with the switch is a completely different story. I know this only too well as I went through the exact same process before everything came together and I fell in love with Linux. However, I have to admit that it took [...] | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/switching-windows-linux-easier-zorin-os/ | |
1328292223 | technology | PCLinuxOS 2012.2 Released | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/pclinuxos-2012-2-released | |
1328292315 | technology | Google Android Winning The Open-Source War | http://www.channelnews.com.au/Communication/Industry/G8L8X2A3 | ||
1328292379 | technology | Free Software Is Just Fine | So I see there is yet one more person babbling on about how Google is killing free software. This is tiresome. | http://bangarangkde.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/free-software-is-just-fine/ | |
1328293313 | technology | MIUI, Redefining Android – MIUI Android Developers | http://miuiandroid.com/2012/02/xiaomi-opens-up-android-rom-source-code/ | ||
1328293580 | technology | ASUS 'TF300T' slate makes an appearance, could be the next Transformer? | While ASUS is still trying to get a firm grip on its latest Transformer, a purported next-gen member of its Eee Pad family | http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/02/asus-tf300t-tablet-shows-up-in-leaked-pictures/ | |
1328293981 | technology | Android near 50% Market Share in latest comScore resultsAndroidGuys | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/03/android-near-50-market-share-in-latest-comscore-results/ | ||
1328348080 | The Best Calendar App for Linux | Linux users have a few calendar programs to choose from, but none of them are particularly spectacular—in fact, most of them aren't very good at all. | http://lifehacker.com/5882005/the-best-calendar-app-for-linux | ||
1328296746 | technology | Sprint's seven-inch tablet is just $100 on contract | Sprint's seveninch tablet is just $100 on contract News Linux for Devices: Sprint says it will offer a seven-inch tablet featuring a dual-core Snapdragon processor, 3G, and Wi-Fi for just $100 -- with a two-year service agreement priced at $20 to $80 per month. The ZTE Optik includes Android Market support, GPS receiver,... | http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Sprint-ZTE-Optik/?kc=rss | |
1328297476 | technology | How Much Gnome 3.4 Will Be There In Ubuntu 12.04? | Ubuntu 12.04 is an LTS version so the team has to be very careful about what they pick or drop as this is the version which is used by enterprise customers or by those who want a stable system well supported for a longer period of time. They have to be careful about the individual applications as well, so they are picking different versions of applications from the Gnome stack. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3277/how-much-gnome-34-will-be-there-ubuntu-1204 | |
1328297619 | technology | KDE Tablet Sparks Starts Shipping In May | Muktware | Slowly but steadily KDE project has positioned itself at the right spot when tablets are becoming mainstream. You can pick KDE Desktop for your main PC, KDE netbook for your netbook and now Plasma Active 2 for touch based devices such as tablets. Aaron Seigo, the lead of the KDE team, has revealed more information about the KDE powered tablet. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3280/kde-tablet-sparks-starts-shipping-may | |
1328301154 | technology | Komodo IDE 7.0 adds Node.js, LESS and CoffeeScript support | ActiveState's development environment now includes collaboration and synchronisation tools as well as code profiling features, and has been integrated with the company's Stackato Platform-as-a-Service product | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Komodo-IDE-7-0-adds-Node-js-LESS-and-CoffeeScript-support-1427658.html | |
1328301731 | technology | Compiz Is Likely To Get The Boot From Fedora 17 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1MjI | |
1328301877 | technology | Unity: Very Intrusive & A Nightmare To Maintain | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1MjU | |
1328311053 | technology | Novell Makes New Software for Microsoft Windows and Office | Techrights | PR spin from Novell and money-grabbing moves that promote proprietary software rather than Free/Open Source software | http://techrights.org/2012/02/03/windows-and-mac-at-novell/ | |
1328311593 | technology | A Glimpse at Executives Who Left the Sinking Novell Ship | Techrights | A roundup of news about former Novell staff and where that staff is moving these days | http://techrights.org/2012/02/03/jumping-novell-ship/ | |
1328315331 | technology | 6 Reasons Why Windows 8 Tablets Are Not A Threat To Android | http://www.muktware.com/news/3281/6-reasons-why-windows-8-tablets-are-not-threat-android | ||
1328335293 | technology | LibreOffice stats: 400 total contributors, thousands of code commits every month | The Document Foundation has published statistics that illustrate the growth and diversity of the LibreOffice developer community. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/libreoffice-stats-400-total-contributors-thousands-of-code-commits-every-month.ars | |
1328347896 | Video Review: Ubuntu 12.04 Alpha 2 – Screenshots | ReviewLinux | Well with the release of the Alpha for Ubuntu 12.04, I had to do a short video and screenshot tour. Join in the bandwagon parade of sorts leading up to the | http://www.reviewlinux.com/video-review-ubuntu-12-04-alpha-2-screenshots-3163.html | ||
1328349381 | Crittercism: "iOS apps crash more than Android apps"AndroidGuys | Startup mobile app monitoring firm Crittercism has released a new report which is bound to get people talking about Apple vs. Android all over again. As if the fanboys ever take a break. The crux of the finding is this: Apple and its various OS iterations is not any more stable than Android and its [...] Crittercism: “iOS apps crash more than Android apps” originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/03/crittercism-ios-apps-crash-more-than-android-apps/ | ||
1328346791 | technology | Alpine 2.3.6 released | http://alpinelinux.org/node/13503 | ||
1328346893 | technology | Salix Live Xfce 13.37 | http://www.salixos.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3117 | ||
1328348260 | technology | Comment: Unity can't go it alone | Can Canonical learn the lesson that Red Hat and SUSE learned? When trying to establish bigger projects, doing it with only your own distribution can be difficult and often unwise | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Comment-Unity-can-t-go-it-alone-1427467.html | |
1328348320 | technology | Linux games compilation 11 - Don't fear the numbers! | A long, thorough compilation of Linux games, including titles like Red Eclipse and Blood Frontier first person shooters, Funguloids - a 3D physics arcade, Stunt Rally - a racer, and MegaGlest - a real time strategy | http://www.dedoimedo.com/games/linux-games-part-11.html | |
1328348777 | technology | Open-government advocates share their wish lists | We asked advocates to share their top wishes for a Quebec open government, and what provincial data they'd most like to see liberated. | http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Open+government+advocates+share+their+wish+lists/6096910/story.html | |
1328349123 | technology | MIUI Android ROM is going open source | http://mobiputing.com/2012/02/miui-android-rom-is-going-open-source/ | ||
1328349201 | technology | Codethink Senior Engineer Launches Open Source 3D Device Driver Project: LimaDriver.ORG | A new open source 3D graphics driver project, http://www.limadriver.org, is launched today with a live interactive demonstration and discussion to take place at the Free and Open Software Developers’ European Meeting (FOSDEM) on Saturday, 4 February 2012 at ULB Brussels. | http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9165043.htm | |
1328349429 | technology | LG Reveals Pair of Unknown Androids in Certification Filing | At least one device should run Ice Cream Sandwich, though it may have an unusual form factor | http://pocketnow.com/android/lg-reveals-pair-of-unknown-androids-in-certification-filing | |
1328358382 | technology | MegaGlest: a fantastic, free software strategy 3D game | When the Glest team started "Glest" as a college project a few years ago, they probably didn't expect their game to go such a long way. While "Glest" stopped being developed a couple of years ago in 2009, it was forked in two different projects: GAE (Glest Advanced Engine) and Megaglest (the game I am reviewing in this article). So, how is it? The answer is simple: this game is incredible, polished, enjoyable, addictive, smart, and plain simply fantastic. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/megaglest_fantastic_free_software_strategy_3d_game | |
1328373619 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin Updates: Unity 5.2 Is Available to Update | One day after the official release of Ubuntu 12.04 Alpha 2 LTS Precise Pangolin, Unity 5.2 user interface is available to update from Precise repository. The | http://www.linuxnov.com/ubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-updates-unity-5-2-is-available-to-update/ | |
1328460616 | Google Summer of Code 2012 is on! - Google Open Source Blog | News about Google"s Open Source projects and programs | http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2012/02/google-summer-of-code-2012-is-on.html | ||
1328437939 | [Phoronix] Is Compiz On Its Deathbed? | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1Mjc | ||
1328459809 | Spark Linux tablet specs updated, going up for pre-order next week | We already got a brief introduction to the Spark Linux-based tablet, but details were a little sparse. Since then, a few more key bits | http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/05/spark-linux-tablet-specs-updated-going-up-for-pre-order-next-we/ | ||
1328453642 | science | Backlash Against Bill Gates’ Lobbying for Patented Life | Techrights | GMO, a robbery of the right of reproduction (and a potential health hazard), is promoted by Bill Gates for profit, whereupon critics strike back | http://techrights.org/2012/02/05/bill-gates-gmo/ | |
1328454441 | technology | Unitary Patent and the Emergence of More Junk Patents | Techrights | The rise of the junk patents and what we are taught about them by the news, including some news about the unitary patent in Europe | http://techrights.org/2012/02/05/junk-patents-revisited/ | |
1328454939 | technology | Apple, Which Started Patent Wars, Gets What It Deserves | Techrights | Apple products get banned (for the time being) after Apple decided to attack Linux-supporting competitors and then received some blowback | http://techrights.org/2012/02/05/apple-banned/ | |
1328455687 | technology | OpenStack, Microsoft, Junk Patents, Microsoft Copyrights, and Oracle Copyrights | Techrights | Another look at the OpenStack situation, why Microsoft should not be allowed to enter, and more about patent and copyright complications | http://techrights.org/2012/02/05/patent-and-copyright-complications/ | |
1328459872 | technology | Banks Push Hadoop Envelope to Open Big Data's Secrets | Finding that traditional database technologies reach their limits when confronted with Big Data, banks including Zions Bancorporation are exploring Apache's Hadoop open source platform to enable deeper analytics. | http://www.banktech.com/business-intelligence/232600226 | |
1328460152 | technology | Lenovo Wants to be Number One in PCs. Look What They Do in India. | 300K (3 lakh) notebooks running GNU/Linux for ELCOT | http://mrpogson.com/2012/02/04/lenovo-wants-to-be-number-one-in-pcs-look-what-they-do-in-india/ | |
1328491027 | technology | Linux Mint 12 KDE review | Linux Mint 12 KDE is the latest update to the line of Linux Mint editions that are based on Ubuntu Desktop and use the K Desktop Environment. It is actually the first release of the KDE edition in a very long time. The last release before this one was Linux Mint 10 KDE, which was [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/04/linux-mint-12-kde-review/ | |
1328491198 | technology | Hail the penguin | Last year Linux celebrated its 20th birthday. The operating system began life as a cut-down version of the commercial Unix system, which turned 40 last year, and has become the largest distributed software development project in history. | http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/6371507/Hail-the-penguin | |
1328523558 | PCLinuxOS 2012.02 Review | Gnuman.com | PCLinuxOS is a novice based linux distribution based on Mandriva with KDE as its default desktop | http://gnuman.com/pclinuxos-2012-02-review/ | ||
1328542260 | White House Petition Demands TPP Process Be Open & Transparent | Techdirt | It seems that, with every issue that comes up around here, people are quickly putting together White House petitions on the White House's "We The People" site. The latest, in response to all of these stories about secrecy concerning... | http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120203/03163317648/white-house-petition-demands-tpp-process-be-open-transparent.shtml | ||
1328609291 | Firefox: Aiming for One Million Contributors | Mozilla's Dietrich Ayala would like to have one million contributors to Firefox in 2012. It's a tough, probably unreachable, goal that Ayala says he's kidding about. Kind of. ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2012/02/firefox-aiming-for-one-million.php | ||
1328535685 | technology | Monopoly as Innovation? | Techrights | Challenging the old misconception that patents are beneficial to anything but few multinationals and their patent lawyers | http://techrights.org/2012/02/06/multinationals-and-their-patent-lawyers/ | |
1328538050 | technology | Bill Gates Uses Symbolic ‘Donation’ to Force Taxpayers to Pay Microsoft (of Which He Holds Shares) | Techrights | The Gates Foundation goes lobbying for Microsoft again, this time in Vietnam | http://techrights.org/2012/02/06/taxpayer-trick-in-vietnam/ | |
1328538693 | technology | Bill Gates Indoctrinates Youth in the United States and India, Critics Speak Out | Techrights | Backlash against the Gates Crusade to brainwash the young minds all around the world | http://techrights.org/2012/02/06/gates-attack-on-students/ | |
1328539470 | technology | RebeccaBlackOS - First Live CD Running Wayland Display Server | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/live-os-running-wayland-display-server.html | ||
1328539542 | technology | LinuxMint12 KDE has been released! | Screenshots Tour | LinuxMint 12 KDE has been released, this edition comes with the latest and recently released KDE 4.7.4. | http://www.unixmen.com/201202linuxmint12-kde-has-been-released-screenshots-tour/ | |
1328539705 | technology | LibreOffice 3.5 Will Be Released on February 8 | The Document Foundation proudly announced on February 4th that the third and last Release Candidate version of the upcoming LibreOffice 3.5 open source office suite is available for download and testing. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/LibreOffice-3-5-Will-Be-Released-on-February-8-250766.shtml | |
1328539903 | technology | Xubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha 2 Screenshot Tour | On February 2nd, Canonical unleashed for testing the second and last Alpha version of the upcoming Xubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system.
Xubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha 2 is powered by Linux kernel 3.2.2 and is built on top of the Xfce 4.8 desktop environment. It features a new greeter and desktop theme, as well as minor changes to various packages and default settings (including the size of the Terminal font). | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xubuntu-12-04-LTS-Alpha-2-Screenshot-Tour-250767.shtml | |
1328540350 | technology | PCLinuxOS 2012.2 has been released | Bill Reynolds announced the availabilty of PCLinuxOS 2012.2 with Linux Kernel 2.6.38.8 and desktop environment KDE 4.6.5. It is available in 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. PCLinuxOS is mainly forked from Mandriva and very easy to use operating system. | http://linux4everybody.blogspot.in/2012/02/pclinuxos-20122-has-been-released.html | |
1328541114 | technology | Mandriva Linux Chronicles: Scholarly work using Linux | In Linux, I do not have to install anything for my computer to do all that: the OS includes all the functionalities I need. From KOrganizer, I get the computer to wake me up with a song and to launch Firefox and LibreOffice with my article without exposing my computer to any malware. I simply used the process for a song but selected "application/script" instead of "sound". Then I wrote libreoffice3.4 for "application" and added the path where the file was in "arguments".
But that's not all: Linux has a great tool for copying citations from PDFs: Okular. Its fabulous feature to select text fro | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.com/2012/02/scholarly-work-using-linux.html | |
1328541432 | technology | Mind-Controlled Game, Mind Labyrinth, Comes To Linux | Linux has yet to become a platform for gaming. Ubuntu is doing a decent job by increasing focus on polish and looks of the Debian-based operating system to make to more appealing to users and OEMs. Linux may be missing the high-end games, but there are quite a lot of games that one can play under a GNU/Linux system such as Ubuntu, openSUSE or Linux Mint.
Now, there is game called Mind Labyrinth which uses Neurosky's Mindwave headset (read our story on how the headset works) to control the game. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3283/mind-controlled-game-mind-labyrinth-comes-linux | |
1328541693 | technology | The EU Commission's Repressive Plans Beyond ACTA | The EU Commission is relentlessly defending ACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which faces widespread opposition in Europe and beyond. Falsely portraying ACTA as an acceptable agreement, the Commission is paving the way for its ultra-repressive copyright enforcement agenda, as revealed in documents just released. Citizens and their elected representatives across Europe must denounce this dangerous drift of the policy-making process, which is bound to undermine freedoms online and the very architecture of the Internet, and instead require a thorough reform of copyright. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/the-eu-commissions-repressive-plans-beyond-acta | |
1328542132 | technology | XFS: the filesystem of the future? | http://lwn.net/Articles/476263/ | ||
1328543871 | technology | LibreOffice making steady progress | A little more than a year after The Document Foundation was set up to look after LibreOffice, the fork of the former OpenOffice.org project, it seems that Oracle did the users of the latter office suite a great favour by neglecting it. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/52584-libreoffice-making-steady-progress | |
1328543978 | technology | Software sans royalty for education | BANGALORE: Open-source software has proven to be cost-effective wherever it has been implemented, including the education se.. | http://ibnlive.in.com/news/software-sans-royalty-for-education/227605-60-119.html | |
1328544105 | technology | OMB Shared First should include open source, says group | Open source advocates urge the Office of Management and Budget to expand its Shared First strategy to include open source software development in a Feb. 2 comment posted online. OMB released Dec. 8 a Read more... | http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/omb-shared-first-should-include-open-source-says-group/2012-02-06 | |
1328544333 | technology | Open Source Initiative affiliates announced at FOSDEM | As part of a wider reformation of the OSI, twelve new affiliates, including Apache, Eclipse, Mozilla and Linux Foundation, and a plan to open the open source defining organisation to personal membership, are announced at FOSDEM | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Open-Source-Initiative-affiliates-announced-at-FOSDEM-1428905.html | |
1328577974 | technology | Firefox 11 Gets SPDY - Datamation | Google's speed-enhancing SPDY protocol lands in upcoming version of Mozilla's open source browser. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/firefox-11-gets-spdy.html | |
1328589174 | Canonical ending support for Kubuntu, reassigning lead developer | The lead developer of Kubuntu says that Canonical will no longer be funding his work on the KDE-based Linux distribution after the upcoming release of Kubuntu 12.04. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/canonical-ending-support-for-kubuntu-reassigning-lead-developer-1.ars | ||
1328608679 | Raspberry Pi's $35 Linux computer on track to launch later this month | The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced that the manufacturing process on the first batch of its $35 Linux board will be completed by February 20. If there are no delays, the product will be available for purchase by the end of the month. | http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2012/02/raspberry-pis-35-linux-computer-on-track-to-launch-later-this-month.ars | ||
1328605858 | Canonical pulls the plug on Kubuntu [LWN.net] | Today I bring the disappointing news that Canonical will no longer befunding my work on Kubuntu after 12.04. Canonical wants to treatKubuntu in the same way as the other community flavors such asEdubuntu, Lubuntu, and Xubuntu, and support the projects withinfrastructure. | http://lwn.net/Articles/479710/ | ||
1328605543 | technology | Lenovo ordered to pay €1920 for making French laptop buyer pay for Windows too | A French laptop buyer has won a refund from Lenovo after a four-year legal battle over the cost of a Windows license he didn't want. The judgment could open the way for PC buyers elsewhere in Europe to obtain refunds for bundled software they don't want, French campaign group No More Racketware said Monday. | http://www.techworld.com.au/article/414500/lenovo_ordered_pay_1920_making_french_laptop_buyer_pay_windows_too/ | |
1328606094 | technology | Debian News On Android Devices | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3284/debian-news-android-devices | ||
1328606111 | technology | The newsletter for the Debian community | http://times.debian.net/1387 | ||
1328608140 | technology | Will Unity win the battle of the Linux desktop? | A lot of people, including me, have hassled Canonical over the design choices made in Unity. But recently I have come to the conclusion that Unity may actually represent the best chance for a commercially successful Linux desktop. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/247574/will-unity-win-battle-linux-desktop | |
1328608424 | technology | I dream of Linux - Dreamlinux 5 | I liked the everything on one page approach to the installer, but I wasn't crazy about having to reboot an extra time to complete the setup. Synaptic is a good package manager and Debian provides a good base, but I missed having update notifications. And I found it strange that the developers went with the software they did. Why use Foxit when there are so many good open source PDF viewers? Why use SoftMaker office software rather than a more common suite like OpenOffice.org or LibreOffice? Given my brief exposure to the included software I found it worked much the same, but being greeted with | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120206#feature | |
1328608451 | technology | Justice for the consumer who didn’t want Microsoft – An EU precedent? | Readers to OpenBytes may remember that a couple of years ago, I like many people bought a PC of my choice only to have Windows pre-installed. It was unwanted, it was uneeded and presumably this f... | http://openbytes.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/justice-for-the-consumer-who-didnt-want-microsoft-an-eu-precedent/ | |
1328608947 | technology | Linux Kernel 3.2.4 Is Available for Download - Softpedia | Linux Kernel 3.2.4 Is Available for Download | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-kernel-3-2-4-Is-Available-for-Download-250896.shtml | |
1328609080 | technology | Apache releases Commons Validator-1.4.0, Commons Configuration 1.8 and Hive version 0.8.1 | Three more additions from the Apache family this week! The Commons validator helps in both client and server side data validation. The Commons configuration software library offers an empirical configuration interface which enables an application to read configuration data from several sources. And Apache Hive data warehouse software helps in querying and managing large sets of data that resides in distributed storage.Find out what the the 3 latest releases have in store for you!!! | http://zyxpm.com/posts/447/apache-releases-commons-validator-1-4-0-commons-configuration-1-8-and-hive-version-0-8-1 | |
1328609165 | technology | Linux File System Fsck Testing -- The Results Are In - EnterpriseStorageForum.com | Our Linux file system Fsck testing is finally complete. Just how bad is the Linux file system scaling problem? | http://www.enterprisestorageforum.com/storage-hardware/linux-file-system-fsck-testing----the-results-are-in.html | |
1328609502 | technology | Firefox 11 Brings 3D Web Page Visualizer and CSS Style Editor | LinuxNov | Mozilla Firefox 11 web browser the latest development release brings several new features improves the web browsing experience for regular users and better | http://www.linuxnov.com/firefox-11-brings-3d-web-page-visualizer-and-css-style-editor/ | |
1328615716 | technology | OSI Announces New Initiatives | OSI is changing, and you can help! I spoke at FOSDEM in Brussels on Saturday, on behalf of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) where I serve as a director. My noon keynote covered a little of the rationale behind OSI and a quick synopsis of its last decade from my own perspective and then announcements on OSI's behalf about the work we’re doing to make OSI strong and relevant for a new decade. | http://www.opensource.org/node/604 | |
1328616400 | technology | All proprietary software are malicious: Stallman | Exhorting students to fight against proprietary software that stifled the freedom of users, software freedom activist from the United States, Richard Stallman, on Monday said that all such programs were malicious in nature and pushed the users into the “grip” of the developers. Addressing a packed hall at IIT Madras, the founder of GNU project said that by using such “non-free” software, people were in danger of being entrapped in a moral dilemma as they are forced to comply with the end-user agreements. | http://onlysoftwareblog.com/2012/02/all-proprietary-software-are-malicious-stallman/ | |
1328616989 | technology | “Free software from legal control” | http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article2866645.ece | ||
1328617217 | technology | Raspberry Pi looks good for February 2012 launch | Remember the super small Linux-based computer known as the Raspberry Pi? This sweet digital dessert is on track for a launch later this month, where the company behind it claims that the first batch will be completed this coming February [...] | http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/02/raspberry-pi-february-2012-launch/ | |
1328644168 | technology | Ready for Another Linux Tablet? Meet the Rugged Trimble Yuma | This military-grade tablet PC is powered by Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Netbook Edition, but other distributions can be substituted instead. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/249454/ready_for_another_linux_tablet_meet_the_rugged_trimble_yuma.html | |
1328663191 | The Secret to Red Hat's Billion-Dollar Success: Everyone's The Boss | Our exclusive Q&A with the new strategy officer of the largest open source company in the world. | http://www.businessinsider.com/the-secret-to-red-hats-billion-dollar-success-everyones-the-boss-2012-2 | ||
1329642830 | Red Hat's GlusterFS Appliance for Amazon Now Totally Virtual - ReadWriteCloud | One thing you don't quite get accustomed to in reporting developments in cloud technology is how even the virtual things become virtualized. Last December, Red Hat released a ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2012/02/red-hats-glusterfs-appliance-f.php | ||
1328677328 | technology | RIP Compiz desktop compositor | Jack Wallen bids a fond farewell to the Compiz desktop compositor, which looks all but dead now that Fedora is dropping it from its upcoming release. | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/rip-compiz/3402 | |
1328711306 | Linux Mint KDE 12 Review: Your Perfect Desktop | Muktware | Linux Mint team has done a commendable job with Cinnamon project where they are trying to help those users who are not comfortable with Unity. It's great to see a project putting its users above everything else. Despite being a small team, Linux Mint successfully delivered Gnome+ Cinnamon and has now released a great KDE edition. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3289/linux-mint-kde-12-review-your-perfect-desktop | ||
1329421644 | Open Source Matters: Controlling Liquor Loss with Linux | What does Linux have to do with the Replay Lounge's success? As it turns out, a lot. | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blogs/replaylounge | ||
1328688041 | Open Source Matters: Controlling Liquor Loss with Linux | What does Linux have to do with the Replay Lounge's success? As it turns out, a lot. | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blogs/replaylounge | ||
1329241274 | [Phoronix] Fedora 17 Is Still Trying For Btrfs By Default | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1NDQ | ||
1328708457 | technology | Introducing Comice OS 4: The Mac-Looking Linux - Softpedia | Introducing Comice OS 4: The Mac-Looking Linux | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-Comice-OS-4-Mac-Looking-Linux-251243.shtml | |
1328731908 | technology | The Linux powered LAN Gaming House | LAN parties offer the enjoyment of head to head gaming in a real-life social environment. In general, they are experiencing decline thanks to the convenience of Internet gaming, but Kenton Varda is a man who takes his LAN gaming very seriously. His LAN gaming house is a fascinating project, and best of all, Linux plays a part in making it all work. | http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-powered-lan-gaming-house | |
1328750390 | technology | Sabayon Linux 8 Debuts with a Dash of Cinnamon | The Linux Mint project's new desktop interface is now included in the Sabayon repositories, and so is the Razor-qt alternative. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/249527/sabayon_linux_8_debuts_with_a_dash_of_cinnamon.html | |
1328796423 | technology | Openmoko GTA04 Smartphones now available | Good things come to those who wait – one year on from unveiling a prototype, Golden Delicious is finally selling replacement motherboards for the open source Openmoko Freerunner and Neo 1973 smartphones in its online store | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Upgrade-kit-for-Openmoko-smartphones-now-available-1430535.html | |
1328897915 | technology | HP shares database smarts with EnterpriseDB • The Register | EnterpriseDB is trying to pump up the PostgreSQL database to do battle with Oracle 11g and, to a lesser extent, IBM's DB2 and Microsoft's SQL. So the database upstart is upgrading its Postgres Plus Advanced Server 9.1 - and kicking it onto Amazon's EC2 compute cloud to peddle it alongside Amazon's own Relational Database Service. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/10/enterprisedb_postgresql_advanced_9_1/ | |
1328899819 | world_news | Germany refuses to sign ACTA amid protests | Many fear that under anti-piracy treaty, even non-commercial breaches of copyright will become punishable. | http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/92920/ | |
1329398752 | Brian Stevens on Red Hat's Involvement with OpenStack - ReadWriteCloud | Red Hat has been involved with OpenStack development for some time. Unlike the bulk of companies involved, however, Red Hat has gone about its work quietly and without ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2012/02/brian-stevens-on-red-hats-invo.php | ||
1328902657 | Brian Stevens on Red Hat's Involvement with OpenStack - ReadWriteCloud | Red Hat has been involved with OpenStack development for some time. Unlike the bulk of companies involved, however, Red Hat has gone about its work quietly and without ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2012/02/brian-stevens-on-red-hats-invo.php | ||
1329411182 | Amazon prepping 9-inch Kindle Fire for mid-2012 launch, report claims | Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch an updated 7-inch Kindle Fire alongside a brand new 9-inch tablet this summer. Pacific Crest analyst Chad Bar | http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/10/amazon-prepping-9-inch-kindle-fire-for-mid-2012-launch-report-claims/ | ||
1328903953 | technology | Debunking The Oatmeal and the perception of Linux as difficult to use | opensource.com | http://opensource.com/life/12/2/debunking-oatmeal-linux | ||
1328918283 | Linux Popularity Sparks Salary Jump | Companies adopting the free, open-source Linux operating system are having trouble finding developers and system administrators skilled in Linux, says a new survey. | http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/02/10/linux-popularity-sparks-salary-jump/ | ||
1329105941 | Is GNU/Linux just not cool anymore? | Software is becoming less and less important. Most people today just don't care about what software they use, what operating system they run, or who is behind the pretty screens they see. What they want, is something that works. Or, better, anything that works. This shift caused a series of changes which shook the whole industry. One of them amongst them: are GNU/Linux and free software in general just not cool anymore? Google Trends gives some interesting answers. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/gnulinux_just_not_cool_anymore | ||
1328945115 | technology | Eight features Windows 8 'borrowed' from Linux | Microsoft has always been accused of stealing left and right from the open source community. Is this holding true today? | http://www.itworld.com/open-source/248654/8-best-innovations-windows-8-borrowed-linux | |
1328950611 | technology | Sabayon 8 KDE review | Sabayon 8 is the latest version of Sabayon, a part source, part binary, multi-purpose Linux distribution based on Gentoo. This is a distribution that I have often criticized for missing critical components and being very buggy, but the developers seem to have gotten their act together. Sabayon follows a rolling release development model, which means [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/10/sabayon-8-kde-review/ | |
1328971693 | technology | People behind Debian: Ana Beatriz Guerrero López, member of the Debian KDE team | If you met Ana, you’ll easily remember her. She has a great and pronounced Spanish accent… :-) I’m glad that the existence of the Debian Women project helped her to join Debian because she has been doing a great job. From KDE packaging to publicity/marketing work, her interests shifted over the years but this allowed her to stay very involved. As she explains it very well, Debian is big enough so that you can stop doing something which is no longer fun for you, and still find something new to do in another part of Debian! Read on to learn more about Ana, the KDE team, Debian’s particip | http://raphaelhertzog.com/2012/02/10/people-behind-debian-ana-beatriz-guerrero-lopez-member-of-the-debian-kde-team/ | |
1329666971 | [Phoronix] Demo Of The Lima Driver On The KDE Spark Tablet | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1NjY | ||
1329411325 | Oregon Scientific announces MEEP! Android tablet, aimed at kidsAndroidGuys | Every year (practically every month) our grown-up toys get more and more advanced. Screens get bigger, with higher resolutions, processors get faster, and cameras get better. With this progression, it's only natural that our kids' toys would follow suit. Oregon Scientific, creator of the awesome Smart Globe, has announced that they will release the MEEP!, a 7-inch [...] Oregon Scientific announces MEEP! Android tablet, aimed at kids originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device!
Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/12/oregon-scientific-announces-meep-android-tablet-aimed-at-kids/ | ||
1329151979 | technology | Canonical Targets Business Desktops with a New Ubuntu Linux Remix | Available now, this new package removes games and other consumer-focused software while adding key business-oriented tools. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/249856/canonical_targets_business_desktops_with_a_new_ubuntu_linux_remix.html | |
1329246882 | Shuttleworth: Don't blow a gasket over enterprise Ubuntu remix | ZDNet | Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth posted a blog defending the decision to release an enterprise remix of Ubuntu Business Desktop for enterprise users t | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/shuttleworth-dont-blow-a-gasket-over-enterprise-ubuntu-remix/10339 | ||
1329400236 | What's New in LibreOffice 3.5 | The LibreOffice team is getting ready to unleash another fine update. What's new in the 3.5 release? Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier takes a look at some of the more interesting new features and the future of LibreOffice on mobile devices and the Web. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/545215:whats-new-in-libreoffice-35 | ||
1329193888 | technology | Wayland - Beyond X-server : The H Open Source | Having been in development since 2008, Wayland has now seen its first "real release", 0.85; the first full version should appear by the end of 2012. As it is expected eventually to replace the X Window system, Richard Hillesley looks at the problems that have accumulated for X and how the development of Wayland seeks to address these | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Wayland-Beyond-X-1432046.html | |
1329212993 | technology | Microsoft is Still a Hugely Expensive Security Joke | Techrights | Microsoft negligence causes great damages and even Microsoft itself is unable to keep its sites from being cracked | http://techrights.org/2012/02/14/microsoft-negligence-shows/ | |
1329214119 | technology | Patent Forecast Improves for Android/Linux | Techrights | An update on the defensive action taken to keep Android free | http://techrights.org/2012/02/14/patent-forecast-improves-for-androidlinux/ | |
1329214861 | technology | Apple May Have High Market Cap, But Linux is Far Ahead | Techrights | Remarks on Apple's status and the growth of Linux, which is a multi-company titan | http://techrights.org/2012/02/14/to-love-and-to-hate-apple/ | |
1329231449 | technology | The Document Foundation releases LibreOffice 3.5 | The Document Foundation announces LibreOffice 3.5, the third major release of "the best free office suite ever", which shows to end users the improvements derived from t... | http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2012/02/14/the-document-foundation-announces-libreoffice-3-5-the-best-free-office-suite-ever/ | |
1329234146 | technology | Looking at the eBook – Sigil 0.5.1 | February is off to a great ebook start and I expect there will be many people still enjoying the benefits of a Linux powered ebook reader (or indeed tablet) from Xmas. It's easy to see that it wo... | http://openbytes.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/looking-at-the-ebook-sigil-0-5-1-a-mainly-bug-fixmaintenance-release/ | |
1329237768 | technology | Central Europe Backs Out of Copyright Deal After Protests | Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia this week put the ratification of a controversial international copyright agreement on hold amid concerns it would lead to censorship online. | http://blogs.wsj.com/tech-europe/2012/02/07/central-europe-backs-out-of-copyright-deal-after-protests/ | |
1329237967 | technology | Dia - The Diagram Creation Tool | Dia is an application designed for quick creation of structured diagrams such as simple, line-based illustrations, flowcharts, UML charts and network diagrams. | http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/dia-diagram-creation-tool-0 | |
1329241117 | technology | Pardus Future Uncertain, Fork Probable | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/pardus-future-uncertain-fork-probable | |
1329241233 | technology | New Fedora Project Leader announced | Jared Smith has stepped down from leading the Fedora Linux distribution and is being replaced by Robyn Bergeron | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/New-Fedora-Project-Leader-announced-1429999.html | |
1329241890 | technology | 50 Open Source Tools That Could Help You Find (or Keep) a Valentine | Open source chocolate, poetry, jewelry and other software downloads for romantics. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/50-open-source-tools-that-could-help-you-find-or-keep-a-valentine-1.html | |
1329241970 | technology | Mandriva the Woolworth’s of the Linux world. | Mandriva is like the Woolworth's of the Linux world, everyone has heard of it, everyone has visited it, a small amount of people use it, but now it's probably past saving EVERYONE is lamenting it's demise. | http://www.cannon-linux.co.uk/2012/02/mandriva-the-woolworths-of-the-linux-world/ | |
1329242425 | technology | Linux News: Community: The Trouble With Mandriva | Now that Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Mint are enjoying such widespread attention and success, it's increasingly difficult to remember that not all distros are sharing in the same good fortune. Take Mandriva, for example. This venerable distro dates back to 1998, when it was born as Mandrake Linux, but its last few years have been tempestuous. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/The-Trouble-With-Mandriva-74382.html | |
1329245113 | technology | Where in the world is Tux? Photos of the lovable Linux mascot from 29 countries | Royal Pingdom | Do you remember the game Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? We're going to play a game of Where in the world is Tux? As it turns out, the lovable Linux penguin mascot has been to the far corners of the world and back again. As you will see, Tux has gathered with lots of his friends in Argentina, played with a robot in Brazil, frozen his tail off in Estonia, enjoyed the beaches in Jamaica, visited a castle in Scotland, and much, much more. So, let’s see, where in the world is Tux? | http://royal.pingdom.com/2012/02/14/where-in-the-world-is-tux-photos-of-the-lovable-linux-mascot-from-29-countries/ | |
1329245294 | gaming | Wineskin 2.5.4 Released | Wine Reviews | Wineskin 2.5.4 update is out. You can get it in Wineskin Winery or use the normal Manual download option on the Downloads Page. | http://wine-reviews.net/wine-reviews/darwine/wineskin-254-released.html | |
1329246711 | technology | Need a Job? New Study Says Learn Linux. | The Linux Foundation is a non-profit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux, and promoting standardization and technical collaboration of Open Source Linux | http://www.linuxfoundation.org/news-media/blogs/browse/2012/02/need-job-new-study-says-learn-linux | |
1329247925 | technology | VectorLinux 7.0 - Sparta belongs to Spartans | Review of VectorLinux 7.0, a Slackware-based distribution, including a brief installation overview in a dual-boot configuration with Windows 8, Wireless, Samba, look & feel, multimedia playback, applications choice, package management, configurations, printing, resource usage, stability, suspend & resume, some small problems, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/vector-7.html | |
1329248238 | technology | A tale of two distros: Ubuntu and Linux Mint | Linux Mint's recent climb to the top of the DistroWatch rankings and strong reactions to Ubuntu's Unity shell have led to speculation that Ubuntu's | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/reviews/desktop-os/2012/02/10/a-tale-of-two-distros-ubuntu-and-linux-mint-40095012/ | |
1329248262 | technology | Is Linux Mint Really Eating Ubuntu's Lunch? | http://ostatic.com/blog/is-linux-mint-really-eating-ubuntus-lunch | ||
1329248722 | technology | PC-BSD 9 review – to FreeBSD what Ubuntu is to Debian | Linux User | PC-BSD offers you a fully functional desktop environment based on rock solid FreeBSD technology, which makes it the perfect operating system for your first steps with BSD… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/pc-bsd-9-review-to-freebsd-what-ubuntu-is-to-debian/ | |
1329248996 | technology | The Day Canonical Pushed Kubuntu Out of the Nest | Linux fans have had a hard enough time watching the ongoing woes of Mandriva in recent months, so when the news hit last week that Kubuntu was under threat as well, it just felt like too much. "Today I bring the disappointing news that Canonical will no longer be funding my work on Kubuntu after 12.04," wrote developer Jonathan Riddell in a message to Kubuntu developers. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/The-Day-Canonical-Pushed-Kubuntu-Out-of-the-Nest-74409.html | |
1329249069 | technology | Why The Linux Desktop Matters More Than Ever, This Time? | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/162292/ | ||
1329249326 | technology | Two and a half ghosts - GhostBSD 2.5 | It is my impression that GhostBSD is off to a good start and just requires a few extra touches to make it a really user-friendly desktop. A little work on the installer could make it a first-class piece of software. Other little touches like putting the FreeBSD Handbook on the desktop and making updating the system's packages easier would make GhostBSD a really appealing system. As it is, despite its warts, I do think it makes it easy to get a FreeBSD desktop install in place with a minimal amount of fuss and that's a worthwhile venture. Even if you're not planning to install the system, Ghost | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120213#feature | |
1329249376 | technology | Can Linux Mint 12, Cinnamon Spice Up the Open Source Mix? | An overview of the pros and cons of Linux Mint 12 and Cinnamon desktop environment based on a week or so of use. While solid, they do have their shortcomings. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/02/13/can-linux-mint-12-cinnamon-spice-up-the-open-source-mix/ | |
1329251119 | technology | New Red Hat HQ to be called ‘Red Hat Tower’ - Triangle Business Journal | Red Hat’s impending move from N.C. State’s Centennial Campus to an existing ... | http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2012/02/06/new-red-hat-hq-to-be-called-red-hat.html | |
1329251247 | technology | Arkelis ports Swift messaging system to Linux | http://www.finextra.com/news/announcement.aspx?pressreleaseid=43041 | ||
1329262949 | technology | Isis unveiled: HP has opened the source code of the webOS Web browser | HP has opened the source code of Isis the webOS Web browser, which is powered by QtWebKit. The code is distributed under an Apache license and is available from GitHub. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/isis-unveiled-hp-has-opened-the-source-code-of-the-webos-web-browser.ars | |
1329267967 | technology | ROOTCON Blog: 10 Pentesting Linux Distributions You Should Try | With the help of open source tools, penetration testing can now be conducted easier (although it can also be hard sometimes :p ) and cheaper. Linux has gained popularity in the area of penetration testing and information security. Not just because of its security but because of its efficiency because most Pentesting Linux distros that can just be booted using your flash drive or a live CD which makes wherein you don't need to install it on your HDD. These live penetration testing distros contains a package of tools for hacking or cracking a system. Each pentesting distro has its own pros, cons | http://blog.rootcon.org/2012/02/10-pentesting-linux-distributions-you.html | |
1329299810 | technology | Finnix 104 released | http://blog.finnix.org/2012/02/14/finnix-104-released/ | ||
1329303198 | technology | Fedora Project Leader Robyn Bergeron: Fedora Is More Than Just Software | http://www.muktware.com/news/3298/fedora-project-leader-robyn-bergeron-fedora-more-just-software | ||
1329305173 | technology | No further updates for Debian 5.0 Lenny | After three years, Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 (Lenny) has reached its "End of Life" and will receive no further security updates | http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/No-further-updates-for-Debian-5-0-Lenny-1431999.html | |
1329305421 | technology | Code in next Debian release valued at $A17 billion | If all the code in the upcoming release of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution were to be written today, it would cost $17 billion, according to an analysis by free and open source software consultant James Bromberger. | http://www.itwire.com/index.php/business-it-news/open-source/52740-code-in-next-debian-release-valued-at-a17-billion | |
1329305665 | technology | Free software and basic freedom | http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/article2886514.ece?homepage=true | ||
1329329453 | technology | Ubuntu and Slackware Named Top Desktop Linux Distros | Linux Mint takes the No. 4 spot in a recent community poll, while KDE is named the most popular desktop environment. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/250034/ubuntu_and_slackware_named_top_desktop_linux_distros.html | |
1329332930 | science | Bill Gates Experiments on the Poor to Help Drug Monopolies He Invests in Become Richer | Techrights | A new report about the reality of large-scale clinical trials being painted charity (patent charges) | http://techrights.org/2012/02/15/experimentation-with-the-poor/ | |
1329333976 | technology | Tim Berners-Lee Finally Takes Action Against Patents on the Web | Techrights | The Web's inventor, who always insisted on patent- and royalty-free Web, addresses a standing issue | http://techrights.org/2012/02/15/renowned-innovator-vs-swpats/ | |
1329334471 | technology | Claims of Imitation Backfire | Techrights | Slip of the tongue for Oracle and more aggression from Apple | http://techrights.org/2012/02/15/ongoing-research-on-android/ | |
1329334960 | technology | Stockpiling Against Apple and Microsoft Aggression | Techrights | Google gets a go-ahead for acquisition of Motorola patents, which will help deter against anti-Android lawsuits (except by proxy) | http://techrights.org/2012/02/15/defensive-armament/ | |
1329336596 | technology | Why Microsoft’s Blackmail Campaign Against Linux/Android May be Headed Towards the Garbage Can | Barnes and Noble gets an upper hand and other news serves to show the weakening of Microsoft's patent campaign/effort to disrupt fair competition | http://techrights.org/2012/02/15/barnes-and-noble-patent-case/ | |
1329337574 | technology | Swisscom Joins Red Hat Cloud Ecosystem | Telecommunications leader builds public Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform and offers Red Hat Enterprise Linux ... | February 15, 2012 | http://www.4-traders.com/RED-HAT-INC-38908/news/RED-HAT-INC-Swisscom-Joins-Red-Hat-Cloud-Ecosystem-14024539/ | |
1329384415 | Red Hat scoffs at VMware's open cloud claims | ZDNet | Red Hat’s Cloud VP Scott Crenshaw dismissed Vmware’s claims of cloud openness and said that its own DeltaCloud — which will be inclu | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/red-hat-scoffs-at-vmwares-open-cloud-claims/10380 | ||
1329374630 | business | Google may launch Android 5.0 in 2Q12, say Taiwan makers. Duel OS. Tablet, Netbook & Notebook | Viewing that the adoption of Android 4.0 has fallen short of original expectations and Microsoft will launch Windows 8 in the third quarter of 2012, Google is likely to launch Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean) in the second quarter and appeal for adopting Android 5.0 and Windows 8 in the same tablet PC, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers. | http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120215PD209.html | |
1329381288 | technology | SUSE Serves Microsoft Decades After Microsoft Broke the Law Against Novell | Techrights | A few updates about antitrust and Microsoft tax at Novell/SUSE | http://techrights.org/2012/02/16/antitrust-and-microsoft-tax/ | |
1329381950 | technology | Trusting Microsoft-friendly Companies When It Comes to GPL Trending | Techrights | New scepticism about data from Black Duck and its implications | http://techrights.org/2012/02/16/gpl-trends/ | |
1329387510 | technology | It can’t be! – The tablet hit with consumers! | So where is Microsoft in the tablet sector? Pretty much nowhere…yet. Windows 8 is still to appear to the mainstream consumer and with Apple and Android products on the lips of everyone, as I observed a while ago, it will be Windows Phone 7 hell for Windows tablets when they finally have a real showing. Lets not forget even after its released we will probably have at least half a year of “baking” whilst Microsoft tells people the features they don’t need. (Remember the cut and paste episode)
Diversity in the tech world is finally emerging. The Windows imposed desktop is becoming le | http://openbytes.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/it-cant-be-the-tablet-hit-with-consumers/ | |
1329387679 | technology | Simon Phipps: Freedom Doesn't Have Any Lobbyists | Simon Phipps is a renowned computer scientist and web and open source advocate. Phipps was instrumental in IBM's involvement in the Java programming language, founding IBM's Java Technology Center. In this exclusive interview with Simon Phipps during FOSDEM 2012, Swapnil Bhartiya discusses new risks to our freedom. We discussed about ACTA, ebooks, copyrights and much more. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3299/simon-phipps-freedom-doesnt-have-any-lobbyists | |
1329387836 | technology | Taste KDE 4.8 Goodies With Chakra Archimedes! | The Chakra team has announced the release of the latest version of Chakra which is based on KDE 4.8. Chakra Archimedes will not only give you an 'out-of-the-box' Linux eperience, but also let you explore KDE 4.8. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3300/taste-kde-48-goodies-chakra-archimedes | |
1329389106 | technology | Ubuntu vs. Vista 7 on the business desktop | IT PRO Reviews | Microsoft Windows may be the de facto standard desktop operating system in business environments, but high costs, restrictive licences and constant security issues are leading an increasing number of companies to consider open source alternatives — as Kat Orphanides explains. | http://www.itpro.co.uk/638773/ubuntu-vs-windows-7-on-the-business-desktop | |
1329389857 | technology | Trimble Yuma military-grade Rugged tablets runs on Ubuntu | Upcoming Linux-based Spark Tablet is already anticipated by everyone around the world, including myself. While we wait to see its release, we will get | http://news.brunei.fm/2012/02/09/trimble-yuma-military-grade-rugged-tablets-runs-on-ubuntu/ | |
1329390255 | technology | Ubuntu, Debian top community poll | Popular community site LinuxQuestions.org has published the results of its 2011 Members Choice Awards, which have yielded results that might be a bit surprising for those who believe the Linux community has turned away from Canonical's Ubuntu distribution. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/248822/ubuntu-debian-top-community-poll | |
1329391436 | technology | Canonical’s Ubuntu challenges Red Hat in the business desktop market | Canonical has released a version of Ubuntu targeting the business desktop market in a direct challenge to enterprise Linux vendors such as Red Hat. | http://www.smartcompany.com.au//information-technology/048183-canonical-s-ubuntu-challenges-red-hat-in-business-desktop-market.html | |
1329391696 | technology | Debian, Ubuntu patching up rocky romance | The recent FOSDEM was great this year, and Belgium still had beer left before, during and after. Still lots of people, though with an extra building open – it was a little less crowded. There were over 400 sessions on themes from Mozilla, Java, cross-distro and embedded to Ada and law. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/14/debian_arm_fosdem/ | |
1329392217 | technology | Ubuntu 11.10 beats out Windows 7 in benchmark grudge match | In the mother of all grudge matches, Tom's Hardware has pitched Windows 7 against Ubuntu 11.10 in a dizzying array of benchmarks -- and the winner might surprise you. | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/118227-ubuntu-11-10-beats-out-windows-7-in-benchmark-grudge-match | |
1329392358 | technology | Canonical takes the Ubuntu Server pulse | Commercial Linux distributor Canonical has released its third annual survey of the Ubuntu Server installed base to show what is going on out there among the Shuttleworth faithful. The survey comes just as Canonical is getting ready to put its next big server release into the field in April. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/14/canonical_ubuntu_server_survey/ | |
1329393740 | technology | Fedora 17 Alpha RC May Come Ahead Of Schedule | Muktware | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3305/fedora-12-alpha-rc-come-ahead-schedule | ||
1329394048 | technology | Linux Professionals In High Demand: Report | http://www.muktware.com/news/3307/linux-professionals-high-demand-report | ||
1329394116 | technology | Chakra Review: Archimedes, The Inventor | Chakra doesn't need any introduction, it is fast growing in popularity among the KDE users. But, I will give you a brief history of Chakra. It started off as KDEmod, a modular software package for Arch Linux which was phased out last year, transforming Chakra into an independent Arch based operating system. Since Chakra is still going through the transition things will change and improve over time. Which puts Charka in a 'still in the making' distro. We reviewed Chakra last year and we are back to check what's new with the latest version. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3308/chakra-review-archimedes-inventor | |
1329395736 | technology | Scientific Linux - Scientific Linux 5.7 | Scientific Linux 5.7 has been released for i386 and x86_64. | https://www.scientificlinux.org/news/release-57 | |
1329397202 | technology | CrunchBang 10 update split into two editions | The update to the Debian-based Linux distribution is available as "stable" and "backported" editions because of concerns expressed over the default use of backport images | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/CrunchBang-10-update-split-into-two-editions-1431357.html | |
1329397459 | technology | Linus Likes Linux License | The Geek Picture of the Day is the man behind the kernel. | http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2012/02/09/linus-likes-linux-license/ | |
1329397747 | technology | UK Government starts new Open Standards Consultation | After withdrawing its original open standards policy, the UK Government has opened a new consultation process which will run until 1 May 2012, gathering opinions on its proposed policies | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/UK-Government-starts-new-Open-Standards-Consultation-1432839.html | |
1329400220 | technology | LibreOffice 3.5 sharpens its grammar checking - The H Open Source: News and Features | The new version is ready for all users and includes a new built-in grammar checker, interactive word count, support for 10,000 sheet spreadsheets and Visio importing. It also sees update checking turned on for the first time. | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/LibreOffice-3-5-sharpens-its-grammar-checking-1434327.html | |
1329400363 | technology | Java-alternative Kotlin now available as open source | Now available to download as in-development snapshots or source, JetBrains' Kotlin language aims to address the same issues as Scala, but be easier to use | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Java-alternative-Kotlin-now-available-as-open-source-1434434.html | |
1329824755 | TechCrunch | Auraslate Is An Open Source Android Tablet For Hackers | If you're sick of firmware lockdowns and failed reflashings on your other Android tablets, the Auraslate may be for you. It's basically an Ice Cream Sandwich-compatible tablet built from the ground up for hax0rz and programmers alike.
There are two models - the 7-inch 726B and the 10-inch 1026 - and the 1026 can run the latest version of Android. You can upload any version you want, however, and even the hardware is open source in that you receive a hardware source disk for about $20 extra. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/16/auraslate-is-an-open-source-android-tablet-for-hackers/ | ||
1329406856 | technology | Android 5.0 'Jelly Bean' launching in Q2? Eh, maybe | The often-unreliable Digitimes says the new operating system will be optimized for tablets, and work alongside Windows 8. Read this blog post by Don Reisinger on The Digital Home. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57379186-17/android-5.0-jelly-bean-launching-in-q2-eh-maybe/ | |
1329407184 | technology | New Linux kernel fixes power-saving issues | Linux 3.0.20 and 3.2.5 fix a headline-grabbing problem with the PCIe power-saving technology ASPM | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/New-Linux-kernel-fixes-power-saving-issues-1429482.html | |
1329407302 | technology | Red Hat Brings Gluster to Amazon Cloud -- InfoStor | Red Hat continues to push its new storage vision forward this week with the release of Red Hat Virtual Storage Appliance for Amazon Web Services. | http://www.infostor.com/backup-and_recovery/cloud-storage/red-hat-brings-gluster-to-amazon-cloud.html | |
1329407798 | technology | Rant - Ur doin' it right..... | Yeah, yeah....we've been over this a billion times but I don't think it's been so eloquently detailed as it has been here. Gnome gets, what I consider to be, a deserved bi*ch slap for their utter stupidity and lack of vision and foresight. Heaven knows they've been run through the wringer but just for the sake of clarity, this author puts them through another spin cycle just to make sure they hear the message. | http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2012/02/rant-ur-doin-it-right.html | |
1329408280 | technology | What To Expect In Kubuntu 12.04 | Tweet
Kubuntu was promoted to the LTS (long term support) version recently, which means Kubuntu 12.04 will be supported for 5 year. This special status makes it important for the team to pick right tools when features are frozen. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3312/what-expect-kubuntu-1204 | |
1329408762 | technology | Red Hat, Rackspace Try To Be More Open In The Cloud | http://seekingalpha.com/article/370011-red-hat-rackspace-try-to-be-more-open-in-the-cloud | ||
1329408871 | technology | Sabayon Succumbs to Cinnamon's Irresistible Allure | Tongues pretty much haven't stopped wagging down at the blogosphere's seedy Broken Windows Lounge in weeks now, and these past few days have been no exception. One of the spiciest topics du jour? None other than Cinnamon. Sabayon version 8 just made its official debut -- with a dash of Cinnamon. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74439.html | |
1329423620 | First look: Mozilla's Boot2Gecko mobile platform and Gaia UI | The development of Mozilla's Boot2Gecko mobile operating system is progressing at a rapid pace. In this article, we take a close look at the architecture and go hands-on with the user interface. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/first-look-mozillas-boot2gecko-mobile-platform-and-gaia-ui.ars | ||
1329414183 | technology | Raspberry Pi benchmarked against Beagleboard, low price is long term | Linux User | Eben Upton reveals to Linux User some of his performance results and how they compared to other popular SoCs | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/raspberry-pi-benchmarked-against-beagleboard-low-price-is-long-term/ | |
1329415615 | technology | Open source at the movies | The ever-improving realism of cinematic visual effects and animation hasn’t come without a price, with both the volume of effects work and the tight studio budgets pushing post production companies to look for savings everywhere they can. | http://www.cio.com.au/article/414817/open_source_movies/ | |
1329418637 | technology | Codename Archimedes- Chakra KDE 2012-02-12 is here | The first release of the KDE 4.8 series of Chakra has been released, codename Archimedes, Chakra GNU/Linux featuring Linux 3.2 and KDE 4.8.With screenshots tour | http://www.unixmen.com/codename-archimedes-the-first-release-of-chakra-kde-2012-02-12-is-here/ | |
1329419584 | technology | A New `Locally Integrated Menubar` Might Land In Ubuntu 12.04 | A New `Locally Integrated Menubar` Might Land In Ubuntu 12.04 ~ Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/02/new-locally-integrated-menubar-might.html | |
1329422369 | technology | How can the layman get involved with free software? | Linux User | Contributing to the documentation of a free software project is a good route for those who want to get involved but don’t know where to start (or how to program), and want to know how it’s done. Richard Hillesley explains… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/opinion/how-can-the-layman-get-involved-with-free-software/ | |
1329424019 | technology | Sabayon 8 Screenshots | Sabayon 8 screenshots gallery. | http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Sabayon%208 | |
1329424182 | technology | Comice OS 4 Screenshot Tour | Softpedia was proud to introduce yesterday, February 7th, the brand-new Comice OS 4 Linux operating system, built on top of the GNOME 3 desktop environment and customized to look like Mac OS.
Comice OS 4 is based on both Ubuntu 11.10 and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distributions, containing Linux kernel 3.2, GNOME 3.2.2, Mozilla Firefox 11.0 Beta, Mozilla Thunderbird 11.0 Beta, LibreOffice 3.5 Beta 2, Clementine, Shotwell, Totem Movie Player, BleachBit, Adobe Flash Player plug-in and Synaptic Package Manager. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Comice-OS-4-Screenshot-Tour-251558.shtml | |
1329424499 | technology | AppMenu Runner: HUD-Like Functionality For KDE ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | AppMenu Runner: HUD-Like Functionality For KDE ~ Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/02/appmenu-runner-hud-like-functionality.html | |
1329424638 | technology | Netrunner 4.1 version (32/64bit) | Accompanying the release of Netrunner 64bit version, we released the 4.1 version for 32bit with the following changes compared to 4.0:
- switched to Hybrid ISO - Kernel 3.0.0.15 - KDE 4.7.4 (latest stable) - Muon 1.2.95 - kde-gtk-config module for easy gtk2+gtk3 configuration under KDE - several bugfixes, including system freezes during automatic update | http://www.netrunner-os.com/netrunner-4-1-version/ | |
1329424978 | technology | Screen captures of Stella 6.2 Test 12 and other operating systems | Stella 6.2 Test 12 screen captures. Screen captures of Stella 6.2 Test 12 and other operating systems. | http://www.best-website-design-company.com/index.php?linux&release=Stella%206.2%20Test%2012 | |
1329425414 | technology | Comparison Test: Linux Mint 12 "Lisa" KDE vs. Netrunner 4.1 "Dryland" | Both of the latest releases of these particular distributions came out this week. Also, Linux Mint now has a partnership with Netrunner for Linux Mint with KDE; hence, this comparison test may be the last meaningful one between the distributions while they remain as separate as possible, because I think they will converge in the coming months. Finally, Kubuntu just lost its funding at Canonical, so like Xubuntu, Lubuntu, and Edubuntu, after (but not including) version 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" it will be recognized by Canonical as an official derivative but will only be supported by the com | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.com/2012/02/comparison-test-linux-mint-12-lisa-kde.html | |
1329426852 | technology | SolusOS 049 Screen Shots | SolusOS 049 screen shots. Linux and other OS screen shots. Screen shots of Linux, BSD, and Solaris distributions, and other operating systems. | http://www.seoexpertconsultants.com/index.php?linux&release=SolusOS%20049 | |
1329427971 | technology | Parsix GNU/Linux 3.7r2 Is Available for Download | Alan Baghumian announced last night, February 11th, the immediate availability for download of the Parsix GNU/Linux 3.7r2 operating system.
Parsix GNU/Linux 3.7r2 is the second and most probably the last update for the Parsix GNU/Linux 3.7 (Raul) distribution. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Parsix-GNU-Linux-3-7r2-Is-Available-for-Download-252267.shtml | |
1329428692 | technology | AV 5.0.3 Screenshots | AV 5.0.3 screenshots. Linux and OS screen shots. Screenshots of Linux, BSD, Solaris, and other operating systems. | http://www.my-seo-company.com/index.php?linux&release=AV%205.0.3 | |
1329822158 | [Phoronix] MythTV Is Now Forked As Torc | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1Nzg | ||
1329429495 | technology | Frugalware 1.6 Comes With Cinnamon and Firefox 10 - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Frugalware-1-6-Comes-With-Cinnamon-and-Firefox-10-252302.shtml | ||
1329462887 | technology | GPL use in Debian on the rise: study | A recent study by a free software advocate has found that the use of the GNU General Public Licence family in the Debian GNU/Linux Project has been growing over the last seven years. | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/52838-gpl-use-in-debian-on-the-rise-study | |
1329463143 | technology | Canonical refreshes "Lucid Lynx" with 10.04.4 | Ubuntu 10.04.4 refreshes the installation media of the long-term support edition of the Linux distribution for the last time. Changes include a recent edition of Firefox and other updated packages and bug fixes on an up-to-date CD and DVD images | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Canonical-refreshes-Lucid-Lynx-with-10-04-4-1436085.html | |
1329463552 | technology | Chatting with Red Hat's John Mark Walker | Open source storage virtualization from Red Hat is taking on the big players in the market. Can it win? Red Hat’s Gluster Community Manager thin | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/virtualization/chating-with-red-hats-john-mark-walker/4606 | |
1329463684 | technology | Sick of Ubuntu? Take a look at Linux Mint 12 | For a number of years now Ubuntu Linux has been the poster penguin for easy-to-use Linux. But it's not the only one.
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, set out to make a 'Linux for human beings' and succeeded -- it is, currently, the most popular Linux desktop distribution and the first port of call for Windows users looking to make the switch. | http://apcmag.com/Content.aspx?id=8890 | |
1329463749 | technology | IT Lure: Distro Hoppin`: Linux Mint 12 KDE | Oh, dear Open Source Lord, how time has passed. As I was reading the release announcement of the new Linux Mint KDE, I didn't even consider creating a distro hoppin` episode, thinking I just recently did one on it. I went looking through the archives and, there it was, Linux Mint 7 KDE, written on... August 5th 200...9! And it's now 2012! Wowey.
So here I am, in front of a new Kate document (I like writing my articles in the OS I am testing - though I would prefer, in the future, to have a completely separate hoppin` machine), ready to share some geeky thoughts with you people! Before I begi | http://www.itlure.com/2012/02/distro-hoppin-linux-mint-12-kde.html | |
1329463888 | technology | Linux Mint 12 Lisa KDE - I don't know what to think | Review of Linux Mint 12 Lisa with KDE, focusing on live session, installation and post-install usage, covering look & feel, Wireless, Samba sharing, multimedia playback - Flash and MP3, dual-boot configuration with Windows 8, desktop effects, applications, system resources, stability, suspend & resume, problems with the theme, Wireless and KDE Wallet issues, login issues, some other small glitches, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-mint-lisa-kde.html | |
1329463948 | technology | Pear Linux Comice OS 4 beta 1 review | Back on December 17 2011, I published a review of a new Linux distribution named Pear Linux OS Panther 3 (see Pear OS Linux Panther 3 review). It is based on Ubuntu Desktop and has a desktop interface fashioned after Apple’s Mac OS X. It had its faults, but it was a refreshing take on [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/15/pear-linux-comice-os-4-beta-1-review/ | |
1329464041 | technology | Debian announces "Wheezy" artwork contest | The Debian Project has announced that it is seeking submissions from contributors for artwork and graphics to be included in the upcoming 7.0 release of its Linux distribution, code-named "Wheezy" | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Debian-announces-Wheezy-artwork-contest-1435165.html | |
1329464249 | technology | Lightweight Linux: Random thoughts about Linux and my job | Knowledge of Linux probably helped me indirectly to get my job -- even if I don't actually need to do any hacking as part of my job. People geekier than me can do the heavyweight php scripting much more efficiently than I can. In addition, I decided to use OS X as main main desktop system at work. | http://lightlinux.blogspot.com/2012/02/knowledge-of-linux-probably-helped-me.html | |
1329464367 | technology | Linux Live Environments: Cool Tools Even For Windows Folks | Preconfigured Linux environments provide powerful tools to aid in pen testing, mobile security testing, malware analysis, and forensics | http://www.darkreading.com/blog/232600855/linux-live-environments-cool-tools-even-for-windows-folks.html | |
1329465048 | technology | Bridge 2012.1 Screenshots | Bridge 2012.1 screenshots. Screenshots of Bridge 2012.1 and other operating systems. | http://www.xoomdev.com/index.php?linux&release=Bridge%202012.1 | |
1329465145 | technology | Dreamlinux 5.0: a leap to the dream | There are a lot of Linux distributions based on Debian. The most famous of them are Ubuntu, some flavours of Linux Mint and Aptosid. There are many more less known, for example, Kademar. Another Debian derivative which I have already written about is DreamLinux. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/02/dreamlinux-50-leap-to-dream.html | |
1329465513 | technology | Xubuntu 11.10 Review | The list of changes is smaller than I expected after finally experimenting with Xubuntu 11.10 Oneric Ocelot. In fact very little has changed, but things are running better than ever. Some of the default applications have been replaced, but nothing major. That being said, I certainly have high hopes for 12.04. | http://linuxlibrary.org/reviews/xubuntu-11-10-review/ | |
1329467675 | technology | Cradle, New Adventure Game with Stunning 3D Graphics Releasing This Year [Unigine Based] | A new 3D science fiction adventure game Cradle will be released this spring. Based on Unigine game engine, Cradle will feature beautiful surroundings and rich 3D graphics.
From official website:
Cradle is a science-fiction first-person quest with freedom of movement. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl, who by enigmatic circumstances find themselves together in a yurt among the desert Mongolian hills. The player is to restore the lost functions of his companion's mechanical body parts and together reveal the mystery of the neglected entertainment | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/cradle-new-adventure-game-with-stunning.html | |
1329468526 | technology | Linux Jobs Report: 81% of recruiters say hiring Linux talent is a priority | Linux User | New Linux Jobs Report says 81% of tech recruiters are looking for Linux talent and 63% expect an increase in Linux-related employment… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/employers-offering-linux-jobs/ | |
1329468596 | technology | Committed, until the monopoly comes calling | Linux User | Every other year there is a fresh commitment that open source solutions will be preferred for government funded projects, and that open standards will be adopted 'wherever possible'. The logic for these decisions is well understood, but is soon forgotten when the monopoly comes calling, says Richard Hillesley… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/opinion/commited-until-the-monopoly-comes-calling/ | |
1329468782 | technology | SimplyMEPIS 11.0.12 Screenshots | SimplyMEPIS 11.0.12 screenshots gallery. | http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=SimplyMEPIS%2011.0.12 | |
1329471972 | technology | Why Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix will be a tough sell | Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix is an edition of Ubuntu Desktop tweaked for use by institutional or business users. It was announced by Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu, in this blog post. The first release is based on Ubuntu 11.10 Desktop Live CD. So what is the difference between it and the end-user desktop Live [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/15/why-ubuntu-business-desktop-remix-will-be-a-tough-sell/ | |
1329472126 | technology | Webconverger 11 review | Can an operating system consisting of just a web browser, designed for public kiosk use, offer anything of use to the masses? Gareth Halfacree investigates… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/webconverger-11-review/ | |
1329472262 | technology | The pluses and minuses of licensing | Proponents of open source push their licences as superior; the folk who support free software licences, such as the GPL, do likewise. And those who are selling commercial software under proprietary licences throw mud at both free and open source licences, hoping some will stick.
When the average company wants to find out details of these licences - in order to use free and, often, much better crafted code - it is unlikely to approach either the open source or free software advocates. Nor would such an entity go to the Open Source Initiative or the Free Software Foundation. | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/52776-the-pluses-and-minuses-of-licensing | |
1329472499 | technology | CrunchBang 10 R20120207 | CrunchBang 10 R20120207 screen captures. | http://www.best-website-design-company.com/index.php?linux&release=CrunchBang%2010%20R20120207 | |
1329473194 | technology | NSA Android Phone To Invade Privacy, Violate Rights? | This all has to do with a project called SEAndroid. SEAndroid is born out of SELinux, which has been around for many years. | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/02/nsa-android-phone-to-eliminate-privacy-violate-rights/ | |
1329473264 | technology | Give An Old PC New Life With Linux | Chances are you have an older computer sitting in a closet somewhere just gathering dust. Why not breathe new life into it by replacing its old, clunky Windows installation with a fast and shiny new Linux installation? | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/02/give-old-pc-new-life-with-linux.html | |
1329473830 | technology | RebeccaBlackOS Screenshots | RebeccaBlackOS screenshots and other operating systems. | http://www.my-seo-company.com/index.php?linux&release=RebeccaBlackOS | |
1329473953 | technology | Raspberry Pi to run BBC Micro 2 | Linux User | BBC creating new open source cross-platform education based IDE that will run on Raspberry Pi and Linux | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/raspberry-pi-to-run-bbc-micro-2/ | |
1329474382 | technology | Easy Favorites in KDE! | Having recently switched to KDE, I found one major annoyance. That is not to say that KDE is perfect save for this one thing, but it was pretty glaring t | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2011/10/easy-favorites-in-kde/ | |
1329475120 | technology | Why Android will never be closed source | The oddest thing about HP CEO's assertion that a Google-Motorola deal will eventually lead the the closing of Android's source code is not that she made the assertion, but that Whitman and her staff are actually trotting out this old chestnut again. | http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/250628/why-android-will-never-be-closed | |
1329475259 | technology | Linux has a Place in the Enterprise | From its meager beginnings as a hobby project to its extreme success among geeks, Linux has survived lawsuits, boycotts and onslaughts from every corner of the UNIX, Windows and Mac computing marke... | http://frugalnetworker.com/2012/02/16/linux-has-a-place-in-the-enterprise/ | |
1329475337 | technology | Will Fedora 17 Beefy Miracle get Cinnamon? | The upcoming Fedora 17 Beefy Miracle release is likely to be one of the most feature packed Fedora Linux releases in years.
One feature that I'd like to see in it, is the Cinnamon desktop.
Cinnamon was started by Linux Mint and has since found its' way to multiple distro's repositories. As far as I can tell, it hasn't quite yet landed in anything official for Fedora (and yes I know, it's all open source so users can just go and build on their own - great tutorials are out for that too). Cinnamon is a response to user demands for something other than Unity or GNOME Shell on top of a GNOME 3 b | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/will-fedora-17-beefy-miracle-get-cinnamon.html | |
1329499222 | DNA robot could kill cancer cells : Nature News & Comment | Device identifies target then releases deadly payload. | http://www.nature.com/news/dna-robot-could-kill-cancer-cells-1.10047 | ||
1329732378 | Google’s New ‘Dart’ Language to Get a Starring Role in Chrome | Google has released an experimental version of the Chromium web browser with support for the company's new Dart programming language. Dart, ... | http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/02/googles-new-dart-language-to-get-a-starring-role-in-chrome/ | ||
1329498778 | technology | SUSE — Like SCO — Cannot Compete Anymore | Techrights | A few items of news about Novell/SUSE and SCO | http://techrights.org/2012/02/17/novell-suse-and-sco/ | |
1329499973 | technology | Harming the GPL With Doomsday Predictions and FRAND | Techrights | What Linux/Android foes are up to these days | http://techrights.org/2012/02/17/frand-lobbying/ | |
1329500987 | technology | The US Patent System Shows More Weaknesses | Techrights | A roundup of news about the USPTO and companies that use its services | http://techrights.org/2012/02/17/uspto-and-companies/ | |
1329501624 | technology | European Standardisation Reform lowers the bar - Press releases | The Consumer Committee (IMCO) within the European Parliament is considering an overhaul of the current standardisation system in Europe. The FFII presents a paper on the proposed recognition of ICT specifications from consortia.
"They propose minimum rules against trade and antitrust abuses. It's hard to imagine up an awkward specification which would fail the test", explains FFII standards analyst André Rebentisch. | http://press.ffii.org/Press%20releases/European%20Standardisation%20Reform%20lowers%20the%20bar | |
1329501763 | technology | LXer: Kubuntu 12.04 Alpha 2 With KDE Plasma Netbook - Overview & Screenshots | With Unity getting most of the attention lately in Ubuntu and the feature-freeze coming in tomorrow, I decided to take the latest Kubuntu alpha for a spin and see how KDE 4.8 for netbooks looks and behaves. But first, a little about 12.04 as a whole. | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/162496/ | |
1329501849 | technology | Canonical Survey Reveals Worldwide Ubuntu Server Trends | The VAR Guy | The latest Ubuntu server user survey from Canonical indicates Ubuntu has room to grow in the cloud market, but it enjoys a strong following among hobbyists. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/02/17/canonical-survey-reveals-worldwide-ubuntu-server-trends/ | |
1329503404 | technology | Why FLOSS Should Use The GPL | I just read an article about the software business littered with “zealot” and “restrictive” in relation to licensing of FLOSS and how ASFL is the only way to do business with FLOSS etc. It’s pretty sickening to read these parasites of FLOSS denying the reality that the GPL works and works well. It allows startups to have a head start. It allows startups to innovate and not to have to compete against their own code used against them by competitors in closed source software.
Instead these “pro-business” parasites would have us believe that working for free for M$ and the like is j | http://mrpogson.com/2012/02/17/why-floss-should-use-the-gpl/ | |
1329551756 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Is in Feature Freeze | Canonical, through Kate Stewart, announced a few hours ago that the upcoming Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system is now in Feature Freeze state.
"Hello Ubuntu Developers, 2100 UTC has now passed and we are in Feature Freeze for Precise. Many thank yous to those developers who got their tested work in on time!" | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-04-LTS-Is-in-Feature-Freeze-253487.shtml | |
1329552029 | technology | Android 5.0 Jellybean: Top 5 Must-Have's | Android 5.0 is big news, and in the coming months as we learn more about it, I'm sure there will be quite a few things to get excited about. | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/02/android-5-0-jelly-bean-top-5-must-haves/ | |
1329553387 | technology | Archos Arnova 9 G2 Tablet Now Available In The US | It looks like the Archos Arnova 9 G2 tablet has begun to appear with US retailers. The tablet, which features a 9.7 inch display and is running Gingerbread has come available with B&H among a few others. | http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/02/15/archos-arnova-9-g2-tablet-now-available-in-the-us-b-features-include-9-7-display-4gb-internal-storage-ging/ | |
1329642534 | [Phoronix] Blender 2.62 Brings New Render Engine Features | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1ODU | ||
1329556626 | technology | Heads-up Ubuntu fans | Shuttleworth continues on his mission to reshape the desktop | http://mybroadband.co.za/news/software/43441-heads-up-ubuntu-fans.html | |
1329580686 | technology | Netrunner 4.1 Screen Shots | Screen Shots of Netrunner 4.1 | http://www.seoexpertconsultants.com/index.php?linux&release=Netrunner%204.1 | |
1329580881 | technology | Cinnamon: A New Delicious Flavour For Linux Users To Enjoy | http://linuxaria.com/article/cinnamon-a-new-delicious-flavour-for-linux-users-to-enjoy?lang=en | ||
1329581247 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Gets Unity Video Lens - Softpedia | Being in Feature Freeze, the upcoming Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system received numerous updates today, including the Privacy Settings mentioned in an article earlier.
Among other noticeable features, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS now has an Unity Video Lens, allowing users to easily track their video files stored locally, or search for videos online, via popular websites like YouTube or Vimeo. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-04-LTS-Gets-Unity-Video-Lens-253626.shtml | |
1329607296 | technology | Chakra GNU/Linux 2012.02 Archimedes review | Chakra is a desktop-centric, Linux distribution that was derived from Arch Linux, but is now a fork of that distribution. Unlike Arch Linux, which supports several desktop environments, Chakra is a KDE-only distribution. The latest edition, Chakra 2012.02, code-named Archimedes, was released on February 12. Since there is very little difference, other than changes in [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/18/chakra-gnulinux-2012-02-archimedes-review/ | |
1329641398 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Gets HUD Interface | With today's updates, the upcoming Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system received many new features and improvements, including the Privacy Settings, Video Lens for Unity and the HUD (Head-Up Display) system described in this article.
Originally introduced by Mark Shuttleworth last month, the Head-Up Display, or HUD for short, is some sort of add-on for the Unity interface allowing users to interact with application's menus by pressing the ALT key. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-04-LTS-Gets-HUD-Interface-253628.shtml | |
1329641555 | technology | Tech Pluralism | GNOME3, KDE4, and Unity were all Vista-like in their failures. GNOME3 and KDE4 completely abandoned everything that people had come to expect from the respective projects. KDE4 has regained some ground as it has become more stable and feature-rich, but it is still no where near as popular as it once was. People fled to GNOME2 to avoid KDE4, and GNOME3 has caused such a problem that GNOME lost ground. GNOME3 is bad enough that two projects have come about to make something that sucks less. MATE is one of them. It's a fork that aims to continue GNOME2, much the way Trinity is meant to continue K | http://elevenislouder.blogspot.com/2012/02/people-seem-to-cleave-fanatically-to.html | |
1329641745 | technology | First Raspberry Pi SD Card Image Released [Debian Squeeze, LXDE] | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/first-raspberry-pi-sd-card-image.html | ||
1329641763 | technology | [Phoronix] A Patch That Can Make Btrfs 5~10% Faster | A patch has been sent over to the Btrfs developers that can result in the next-generation Linux file-system being 5~10% faster in writes by introducing an extent buffer cache for each i-node.
Miao Xie sent over a patch to linux-btrfs asking for comments about this patch that provides an extent buffer cache for each i-node. "This patch introduce extent buffer cache for every i-node. By this way, we needn't search the item from the root of b+ tree, and can save the search time. Besides that we can also reduce the lock contention of the root." | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1ODY | |
1329644508 | technology | Windows 8 'Borrowed' Features From Linux | Microsoft in its blog “Building 8” explained their new native USB 3.0 stack. The news was no doubt greeted but along with comments that Linux has been doing that for three years. | http://www.efytimes.com/e1/fullnews.asp?edid=78630 | |
1329644683 | technology | Linpus retools Android 4.0 for x86 tablets, netbooks - Liliputing | Linpus is rolling out a new version of its Android-based operating system designed to run on tablets, netbooks, and notebooks with x86 processors. It’s based on Google Android 4.0, and the notebook version adds support for hardware that you wouldn’t normally find on an Android tablet. | http://liliputing.com/2012/02/linpus-retools-android-4-0-for-x86-tablets-netbooks.html | |
1329644762 | technology | Spark Linux tablet given video rundown - SlashGear | The device you will soon be looking at is a $256 7-inch tablet running on a basic mobile version of Linux, and its name is Spark. The software user interface | http://www.slashgear.com/spark-linux-tablet-given-video-rundown-10213078/ | |
1329645013 | technology | Catch Creeps and Thieves in Action: Set Up a Motion-Activated Webcam DVR in Linux | When it comes to webcams these days, most people are using their laptops over desktops. The camer... | http://www.businessinsider.com/catch-creeps-and-thieves-in-action-set-up-a-motion-activated-webcam-dvr-in-linux-2012-2 | |
1329645270 | technology | ARINC supercomputers help design and model the performance of complex aviation antennas | The Linux supercomputer is a multiprocessor cluster, consisting of 14 compute nodes | http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2012/02/arinc-supercomputers-help-design-and-model-the-performance-of-complex-aviation-antennas.html | |
1329667659 | technology | Running Android OS on the Nook Color via MicroSD Card Review | http://kimbriggs.com/computers/computer-hardware/nook-color-running-android-microSD-card-review.file | ||
1329667869 | technology | Sabayon 8 XFCE Review | Gnuman.com | Sabayon Linux is a Gentoo based distribution that is geared towards novice users | http://gnuman.com/sabayon-8-xfce-review/ | |
1329668072 | technology | Linus Torvalds: Linux 3.3-rc4 | https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/2/18/105 | ||
1329669687 | technology | Matthias Ettrich: Creator Of KDE | The KDE 4.0, the latest version of KDE desktop environment, was released recently. On this occasion, we reached out to the founder of KDE project, Matthias Ettrich who started the KDE project back in 1996. Almost 12 years down the line, he's now working at Trolltech, hacking Qt. Here is what the KDE-Man had to say...[The interview was conducted in 2008. KDE is gaining popularity so we wanted to refresh the memories.] | http://www.muktware.com/news/3318/matthias-ettrich-creator-kde | |
1329671979 | technology | Apple Versus Google When the Patent System Approves ‘Slide to Unlock’ as a Monopoly | Techrights | News about patents with emphasis on Android | http://techrights.org/2012/02/19/patents-from-apple/ | |
1329729040 | technology | GNU/LInux Sold Retail in Brazil | They don’t seem to have alphabetical order in mind but they certainly do give space to GNU/Linux. So much for the FUD that GNU/Linux is somehow not ready for consumers. Look at all computers sorted by “Best Sellers”... | http://mrpogson.com/2012/02/19/gnulinux-sold-retail-in-brazil/ | |
1329731929 | technology | Another Windows XP to Fedora 16 Linux migration | Recently I've had the pleasure of replacing yet another Windows XP computer with Fedora Linux (version 16). The user is a relative of mine, and finally became tired of dealing with malware every month or so by simply browsing the web.... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/the-open-source-revolution-10014902/another-windows-xp-to-fedora-16-linux-migration-10025431/ | |
1329732516 | technology | Motorola Droid XYBOARD/XOOM 2 Root Method By Dan Rosenberg Now Available | Over the past 2 days, I've been watching a thread over at MDW that showcased a rooted Motorola XYBOARD tablet but instructed us to wait a few days for the ... by Artem Russakovskii in Droid XYBOARD / XOOM 2, Mods, Motorola, News | http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/02/17/motorola-droid-xyboardxoom-2-root-method-by-dan-rosenberg-now-available/ | |
1329732862 | technology | Spark Linux Tablet Up for Pre-Order, Dev Discusses Economics of Project | The upstart Spark Linux tablet is up for pre-order at makeplaylive.com for a target price tag of 200 euros (about $263 USD). You can indicate how many tablets you’re interested in, and your priority number will ensure you’re among the first to receive yours. The Spark folks are hoping to get a strong sense of device demand before... | http://hothardware.com/News/Spark-Linux-Tablet-Up-for-PreOrder-Dev-Discusses-Economics-of-Project/ | |
1329732984 | technology | More About the Acer Aspire One 522 | ZDNet UK | Following up on an excellent tip given in a comment to my previous post (thanks sahilahuja), and after quite a bit of browsing and reading, I have quite a bit of interesting new information about the Acer Aspire One 522. First, and most... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/more-about-the-acer-aspire-one-522-10025439/ | |
1329739283 | technology | Unity 5.4 Review | Muktware | This summarizes many of the visual changes present in Unity 5.4. There have been some performance improvements and memory leak issues fixed under the hood. The Ubuntu developers are trying to perfect Unity looking at every small detail to enhance the user experience. It definitely doesn't stop here. Unity 5.6 is being cooked at the moment. You can follow the progress of Unity 5.6 at https://launchpad.net/unity/+milestone/5.6.0. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3324/unity-54-review | |
1329744843 | technology | Top 5 Ubuntu pre-installed Laptop companies | While Canonical has a well established business desktop scenario with Ubuntu, finding laptops with preinstalled laptops is sometimes a challenge. Laptops are usually available in two formats. First is the ODM (Original Design Manufacturers) who make the laptops. Second, is OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) who purchase from ODM but install their own brand of CPU, hard drive as well as the software. Some of these OEM seek Ubuntu approval and pre-install their machines with Ubuntu, which are then sold as Ubuntu Certified products. | http://www.unixmen.com/top-5-ubuntu-pre-installed-laptop-companies/ | |
1329751327 | technology | The Next OpenSUSE | Techrights | The community version of Microsoft Linux will have another release | http://techrights.org/2012/02/20/microsoft-linux-open-version/ | |
1329752163 | technology | British firm develops £22 Aakash wireless tablet to plug 'affordability gap' in market | The Aakash tablet is mare than £300 cheaper than its closest competing device - the iPad. Datawind Ltd hopes its cut-price version will help put emerging nations online. | http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2103772/British-firm-develops-22-Aakash-wireless-tablet-plug-affordability-gap-market.html | |
1329752323 | technology | Data From Black Duck Challenged Again | Techrights | The firm people cite when alleging that the GPL declines is not telling the whole story | http://techrights.org/2012/02/20/gpl-whole-story/ | |
1329753103 | technology | New Documents Reveal How Microsoft Removed GNU/Linux From Computers in Indian Schools | SFLC.in looks into the funny business in parts of Indian education authorities | http://techrights.org/2012/02/20/punjab-corruption/ | |
1329754916 | technology | Patent Parasites and the Bubble of Software Patents | Techrights | News and commentary about patents, collected over the past few days | http://techrights.org/2012/02/20/no-tangible-innovation/ | |
1329755629 | technology | Ice Cream Sandwich the best Android ever | http://linux-news.org/index.php/2012/02/19/ice-cream-sandwich-the-best-android-ever/ | ||
1329755798 | technology | Happy Birthday, SimplyMEPIS | Like a lot of stories, there is more to it than meets the eye. And while on the surface, this is a story about a Linux distribution, there are some life lessons that can be found in it.
As with many other people, my life saw a lot of dramatic changes in the year 2001. For me, it started in January 2001. I should have been keeping in mind the words of wisdom from the world champion athlete Dan Millman. He wrote The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and other books. One of his statements is all accidents can be attributed to one of three reasons: | http://linuxaria.com/article/happy-birthday-simplymepis?lang=en | |
1329755850 | technology | [Phoronix] LZ4 For Btrfs Arrives While Its FSCK Remains M.I.A. | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA1OTQ | |
1329755911 | technology | New EU-level spat over open standards | The EU parliament is currently consulting on draft European Commission legislation on European standardisation which would, according to critics, pave the way for standards which have poor compatiblity with open source software | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/New-EU-level-spat-over-open-standards-1437191.html | |
1329756039 | technology | PC Linux OS 2012.02: nice and stable | There are not so many distributions in the Linux galaxy which have names directly showing the purpose of the distribution's creation. I honestly do not think that Bodhi is going to enlighten anybody or Fedora can stay on your head. As opposed to these, PCLinuxOS directly says that it is a Linux operating system intended to be used on PCs. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/02/pc-linux-os-201202-nice-and-stable.html | |
1329756109 | technology | Chrome kingpin Pichai promises Android upgrades | In a Q&A, Chrome leader Sundar Pichai promises the Android version will improve 'by leaps and bounds' and says the browser will make Google money directly. Read this blog post by Stephen Shankland on Deep Tech. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57380253-264/chrome-kingpin-pichai-promises-android-upgrades/ | |
1329756205 | technology | Is Vista 8 a Linux Copycat? | Here in the world of technology, there's no denying that developers of even the most creative new products and ideas "stand on the shoulders of giants," just as innovators in most other realms do too. New ideas inspire more new ideas over time, after all, so it's not surprising to see myriad commonalities and linkages among them. Lately, however, that notion is being examined a little more closely than usual. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74465.html | |
1329756710 | technology | Linux Mint developer releases Cinnamon 1.3 | All panel elements are now applets that can be removed or repositioned as required, allowing even more flexibility in the up and coming alternative to the GNOME shell | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-Mint-developer-releases-Cinnamon-1-3-1437599.html | |
1329761488 | technology | What does Ubuntu want to be when it grows up? | ZDNet | You can use Ubuntu in the cloud, on servers, on the desktop, on tablets and smartphones, but can the popular Linux distribution play in all these spaces? | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/what-does-ubuntu-want-to-be-when-it-grows-up/10386 | |
1329772459 | politics | “Green Week”: Ask MEPs to Reject ACTA Back in Their Home Districts! | La Quadrature du Net | Paris, February 20th, 2012 – This week, Members of the EU Parliament will be back in their home districts to meet with their constituency. This is an important opportunity for EU citizens to get in touch with their elected representatives, and make sure that they understand how dangerous and illegitimate ACTA is. Next week in Brussels, many decisive meetings will take place in the committees of the EU Parliament regarding ACTA. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/green-week-ask-meps-to-reject-acta-back-in-their-home-districts | |
1329779685 | technology | Ubuntu Command Center: Gnome Control Center | Muktware | Ubuntu 12.04 is all about pixel perfecting everything and focusing on the quality of the overall release. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3326/ubuntu-command-center-gnome-control-center | |
1329817929 | From open source to sourcing openly - The H Open Source: News and Features | Glyn Moody looks at calls to open up the source code of medical implants and finds they logically lead to recreating, in the image of open source, how we create new digitally controlled devices | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/From-open-source-to-sourcing-openly-1434057.html | ||
1329818737 | LibrePlanet 2012 registration opens | Linux User | Free Software Foundation also announces list of speakers for Boston conference | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/libreplanet-2012-registration-opens/ | ||
1329812904 | technology | Android 5.0 May Lock Horns With Windows 8, Desktop Mode Rumored | Muktware | A Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin is claiming that Google may introduce a new mode with Android 5.0 which will enable users to run Android on their desktops which will automatically optimize to the desktop. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3327/android-50-may-lock-horns-windows-8-desktop-mode-rumored | |
1329813922 | technology | First look at Asturix 4 and On desktop | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120220#feature | ||
1329814189 | technology | Linux Mint 12: Why it's the best desktop OS | In terms of sheer user-friendliness, Linux Mint 12 Lisa has nosed ahead of other desktop operating systems, says Jack Wallen. | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/desktop-os/2012/02/19/linux-mint-12-why-its-the-best-desktop-os-40094992/ | |
1329814360 | technology | PCLinuxOS Phoenix Edition 2012-02 Maintenance Release | PCLinuxOS Phoenix Edition 2012-02 is now available for download, featuring the following updates. | http://www.pclinuxos.com/?p=1588 | |
1329814566 | technology | Is Tablet-Creep in Operating Systems a Bad Thing and Must we Accept it? | Like it or not, it would appear that the tablet-ification of our desktop operating systems is inevitable. Setting aside the new Metro interface that will take | http://www.ghacks.net/2012/02/20/is-tablet-creep-in-operating-systems-a-bad-thing-and-must-we-accept-it/ | |
1329814739 | technology | The Document Foundation Incorporated in Germany | Florian Effenberger today posted the news that The Document Foundation has officially been incorporated in Germany. He said, "With this legal act, the entity officially came to life and is legally recognized." | http://ostatic.com/blog/the-document-foundation-incorporated-in-germany | |
1329814924 | technology | Thoughts on Hiring Linux Hackers (in 2012) | I have interviewed hundreds of candidates and had the delight of hiring dozens of Linux and open source developers, engineers, and interns over the last 10 years -- at IBM, Canonical, and now Gazzang. The most recent one signed his contract this morning, in fact! It's quite a rush to bring new talent into a small team. | http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2012/02/thoughts-on-hiring-linux-hackers-in.html | |
1329816885 | technology | on the economics of Spark | A question about Spark that we're hearing fairly often is how the economics behind it will work. This question has come in a few different forms such as requests to explain the price point we settled on or how much of the proceeds will go where. I thought since it has come up a few times instead of answering it in blog comments repeatedly I'd answer it here in a proper blog entry.
The economics around Spark have, as you might expect, been a focus point for us from the very start of project planning. To state the obvious: if the economics weren't workable then the project wouldn't be viable. S | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2012/02/on-economics-of-spark.html | |
1329818726 | technology | Starfarer, An Open World Space Combat and Role Playing Game for Linux | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/starfarer-open-world-space-combat-and.html | ||
1329819155 | technology | Cinnamon 1.3 released : Cinnamon | http://cinnamon.linuxmint.com/?p=163 | ||
1329821820 | technology | JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Achieves Highest-Level Security Certification | http://www.openpr.com/news/211537/JBoss-Enterprise-Application-Platform-Achieves-Highest-Level-Security-Certification.html | ||
1329822057 | technology | Some things you may have heard about Secure Boot which aren't entirely true | Talking about Secure Boot again, I'm afraid. One of the things that's made discussion of this difficult is that, while the specification isn't overly complicated, some of the outcomes aren't obvious at all until you spend a long time thinking about it. So here's some clarification on a few points. | http://mjg59.dreamwidth.org/10971.html | |
1329823072 | technology | ACTA is a Bad Way to Develop Internet Policy | http://blog.lizardwrangler.com/2012/02/10/acta-is-a-bad-way-to-develop-internet-policy/ | ||
1329823846 | technology | Open-source software adoption on the rise, report shows | Companies are increasingly turning to open-source software at the expense of proprietary software as they move to cut costs, according to a recent report. | http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Open+source+software+adoption+on+the+rise/-/1006/1330428/-/mgnjm7/-/ | |
1329824738 | technology | Open Source May be the Answer for Pharma and Biotech | Xconomy | In his State of the Union Speech President Obama called for support for 'the same kind of research that led to the computer chip and the Internet.' He | http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2012/02/17/open-source-may-be-the-answer-for-pharma-and-biotech/ | |
1329828881 | technology | Blender 2.62 | Blender is the open source, cross platform suite of tools for 3D creation. | http://www.blender.org/development/release-logs/blender-262/ | |
1329846246 | Ubuntu: you’re doing it wrong | Dehype | Ubuntu is awesome and it’s all about the community — at least if you believe the marketing (from both Canonical employees and unpaid volunteers). But if you start looking beyond the hype, a somewhat different picture emerges. Ubuntu was the first Linux distro I ever installed and I have been following news about the project for about six years now, but in the last two years a new pattern is emerging. | http://dehype.org/2012/ubuntu-design/ | ||
1329841973 | technology | [Phoronix] The Btrfs File-System Repair Tool Is Available | After writing about Btrfs LZ4 compression support and that the Btrfs FSCK tool wasn't available, it turns out that there is the new Btrfs repair tool, but it's not widely known and it's not recommended to ever use it -- at least at this stage. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2MDI | |
1329842014 | technology | Frameworks 5 community day | David Faure, myself and others showed up to help people get up to speed with Frameworks 5 hacking. | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2012/02/frameworks-5-community-day.html | |
1329844324 | technology | Mageia at FOSDEM 2012 | This FOSDEM thing could turn into a habit! Mageia was at FOSDEM 2012 in Brussels – and this year, we had quite a noticeable presence. | http://blog.mageia.org/en/2012/02/19/mageia-at-fosdem-2012/ | |
1329844583 | technology | LibreOffice Foundation Symbolises Maturity | It's been a notable month for the LibreOffice open source office suite project (to which I also contribute), with a steady stream of news releases on their blog. They released version 3.5, described as "the best free office suite ever",... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/simon-says/2012/02/libreoffice-founbdation-symbolises-maturity/index.htm | |
1329844605 | technology | The Linux Setup - Amelia Andersdotter, EU Parliament | The Linux Setup - Amelia Andersdotter, EU Parliament Amelia Andersdotter, 24, is the youngest member of the current European Parliament. She’s a member of the Swedish Pirate Party, a political party... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/17820200505/the-linux-setup-amelia-andersdotter-eu-parliament | |
1329844894 | technology | Inspecting the Gentoo 12.0 Live DVD | Following a recent request I downloaded the Gentoo 12.0 Live DVD for a test drive. I tried Gentoo many years ago but gave up after a few hours due to the time involved, and my knowledge back then was a lot more rudimentary than today. Gentoo is a source distribution that is supposed to be configured and compiled from stage 2 or stage 3 tarballs, although some base images are available that allow you to cheat and skip the early part of kernel compilation etc. with minimal install images. | http://all-things-linux.blogspot.com/2012/02/inspecting-gentoo-120-live-dvd.html | |
1329845728 | technology | The New Face of Ubuntu | Canonical expects to start rolling out the first phase of Ubuntu's new heads-up display in the April release of Ubuntu 12.04. But HUD will supplement Unity, Ubuntu's default desktop interface, rather than fully replace it. The move to radically change the desktop's default interface is being made out of necessity, according to Canonical's founder and former CEO Mark Shuttleworth. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74460.html | |
1329845903 | technology | Tails 0.10.1 Screenshots | Tails 0.10.1 screenshots gallery. Screenshot gallery of Linux distros, BSD, Solaris & Other OSes. Leading Linux, BSD, Solaris & Other OS screenshots resource. Screen shots of Linux distros, BSD, Solaris & Other OSes. | http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Tails%200.10.1 | |
1329846382 | technology | Ubuntu's Business Desktop Remix: Taking a Closer Look | A look at the Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix, including an exhaustive list of the differences between pre-installed apps. Will the open source desktop be a hit? | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/02/21/ubuntus-business-desktop-remix-taking-a-closer-look/ | |
1329846742 | technology | New package format in Tiny Core Linux 4.3 | "Self Contained Mountable applications" (SCMs) can now be used to mount extensions for the lightweight distribution | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/New-package-format-in-Tiny-Core-Linux-4-3-1438628.html | |
1329847670 | technology | United Kingdom seeking advice on open standards definition | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/united-kingdom-seeking-advice-open-standards-definition | ||
1329847687 | technology | Taming Clonezilla: Free open source disk imaging and backups | Clonezilla is powerful and flexible but hardly straightforward; here's how to harness the popular drive-cloning software | http://www.infoworld.com/d/storage/taming-clonezilla-free-open-source-disk-imaging-and-backups-186721 | |
1329847871 | technology | Like to tinker? Two new devices are fully hackable | The Openmoko GTA04 phone and the Auraslate Lifepad tablet both promise a wide world of openness and customizability. | http://www.itworld.com/it-consumerization/251146/tinker-two-new-devices-are-fully-hackable | |
1329850197 | technology | Booktype makes book collaboration web-based and simple | If you've ever tried to collaborate with other authors and editors and the many other people who work to make a book successful, you know it's not easy. Even if your experience stops at trying to incorporate three comments with changes tracked in word processing software, you get the idea. Last week at the O'Reilly Tools of Change conference, a new platform called Booktype was announced. It was created to help you collaborate on editing content and getting it ready for publishing. | http://opensource.com/life/12/2/booktype-makes-book-collaboration-web-based-and-simple | |
1329851601 | technology | Open Season on Open Standards | The increasingly heated debates about the traditionally dull area of computer standards is testimony to the rise of open source. For the latter absolutely requires standards to be truly open - that is, freely implementable, without any restrictions - whereas... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2012/02/open-season-on-open-standards/index.htm | |
1329853462 | technology | Ubuntu for Android | Ubuntu | A full Ubuntu desktop, on your docked Android phone | http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android | |
1329855957 | technology | Linux Mint – the taste of success | Linux User | Linux User sits down with Mint creator Clement Lefebvre to get a measure of the past, present and future of one of the biggest success stories in Linux distro history… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/interviews/linux-mint-the-taste-of-success/ | |
1329856047 | technology | Ubuntu for Android arrives: In picturesUK | Canonical has shown ZDNet the new Ubuntu for Android platform, which provides a context-sensitive version of Ubuntu that runs when an Android | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/mobile-it/2012/02/21/ubuntu-for-android-arrives-in-pictures-40095093/ | |
1329859582 | technology | ZTE announces its all Nvidia Mimosa X smartphone | Third ICS handset from the Chinese firm | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2153881/zte-announces-nvidia-mimosa-smartphone | |
1329860299 | technology | VA readying pilot project for open source and cloud versions of productivity software | The Veterans Affairs Department has been using Microsoft Office productivity software for many years, but now it's taking a look at alternatives. | http://fcw.com/articles/2012/02/21/va-exploring-alternatives-to-microsoft-office-software.aspx | |
1329867279 | technology | Amazon may launch 10-inch Kindle Fire in Q2, new color E Ink reader next month | Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch a new 6-inch color E Ink eReader as soon as next month, followed by a 10-inch Kindle Fire tablet some time in | http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/20/amazon-may-launch-10-inch-kindle-fire-in-q2-new-color-e-ink-reader-next-month/ | |
1329867379 | technology | Leaked DROID RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Build Shows What We Can Expect in the Next Version of Blur | http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/19/leaked-droid-razr-ice-cream-sandwich-build-shows-what-we-can-expect-in-the-next-version-of-blur/ | ||
1329868177 | technology | Barnes & Noble announces $199 Nook Tablet, $169 Nook Color | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/21/barnes-noble-announces-199-nook-tablet-169-nook-color/ | ||
1329901454 | Kiwi open sourcers invade Aus • The Register | SilverStripe open HQ in Victoria New Zealand open source digital media company SilverStripe is ramping up its presence in Australia, selecting Victoria as its Australian headquarters and hiring 50 new staff.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/21/silverstripe_jumps_tasman/ | ||
1329869071 | technology | Clustered NoSQL database Riak gets administration console | The new administration console is an open sourced version of the console previously only available with the commercial version of the Riak NoSQL database | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Clustered-NoSQL-database-Riak-gets-administration-console-1439718.html | |
1329869147 | technology | Utah to Adopt Open Source Textbooks | http://www.mediabistro.com/ebooknewser/utah-to-adopt-open-source-textbooks_b20412 | ||
1329869473 | technology | SimplyMEPIS 11.0.12 Released | I came across something else that happened while I was away the past few weeks, and is worth mentioning. SimplyMEPIS 11.0.12 was released at the beginning of February. If you are not familiar with SimplyMEPIS, it is based on Debian... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/simplymepis-11012-released-10025452/ | |
1329869690 | technology | What's new in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8 | The H takes a look at the eighth minor revision of the RHEL[ ]5 Linux distribution RHEL[ ]5, its bug fixes, improved hardware support and the new virtualisation and power management features. Also we look at the future for the five year old OS | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/What-s-new-in-Red-Hat-Enterprise-Linux-5-8-1439890.html | |
1329897973 | technology | Best Android Apps For Learning Programming | Best Android Apps For Learning Programming | http://techlaze.com/2012/02/best-android-apps-for-learning-programming/ | |
1329901352 | technology | How RIM could learn from Ubuntu, and why it needs to before it’s too late | Read 'How RIM could learn from Ubuntu, and why it needs to before it's too late' on Digital Trends. Ubuntu is taking small steps to get into the mobile... | http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-rim-could-learn-from-ubuntu-and-why-it-needs-to-before-its-too-late/ | |
1329902416 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04: Three new features sneak in to make things interesting | Jack Wallen highlights the three features in the next Ubuntu release that he thinks are the most compelling. Are they enough to win over Unity-haters? | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/ubuntu-1204-three-new-features-sneak-in-to-make-things-interesting/3431 | |
1329902789 | technology | Will KDE drop support for older graphics chips? | KWin's lead developer is considering dropping support for graphics hardware that is only capable of OpenGL 1.x if alternatives prove to perform well enough | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Will-KDE-drop-support-for-older-graphics-chips-1438760.html | |
1329903089 | technology | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 to 5.8 Risk Report | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/red-hat-enterprise-linux-5-7-to-5-8-risk-report | |
1329903211 | technology | What Greg Does after leaving SUSE | http://www.kroah.com/log/linux/what_greg_does.html | ||
1329930010 | technology | Microsoft Spies on All Windows/Internet Explorer Users, But Chooses Google as FUD Target | Microsoft uses a baseless slur against Google in an attempt to discourage people from using Google | http://techrights.org/2012/02/22/msie-fud/ | |
1329930834 | technology | Patents Let Giants Attack the Rest, Apple Attack FOSS | Techrights | A roundup of patent news with focus on Apple's attack on FOSS projects, notably in the courtroom | http://techrights.org/2012/02/22/courtroom-as-apple-hq/ | |
1329932362 | technology | FOSS-Hostile Patent Policies in Europe and the FFII’s Response to That | Techrights | Patent updates from Europe in particular, including commentary from sound figures of authority | http://techrights.org/2012/02/22/eu-swpats-policies/ | |
1329933936 | technology | When Proprietary Software Companies Speak for Open Source | Techrights | The think tank which claims to speak on behalf of Open Source is in fact organised and partly funded by foes of Open Source | http://techrights.org/2012/02/22/opposition-or-competition-tricked/ | |
1329934729 | technology | Patents Roundup: Oracle Lessens Android Demands, Red Hat Suggests Cure to Trolls... | Patent news which applies to Linux or other vital parts of the Free software world | http://techrights.org/2012/02/22/cutting-the-linux-cake/ | |
1329936754 | technology | Death Of Trash On Linux | What it means is that there will be not Flash support for Linux, you won't be able to install Flash on your Ubuntu or openSUSE machines. If you need Flash Google Chrome will be your only option. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3338/google-adobe-bring-flash-player-linux | |
1329937102 | technology | FlightGear 2.6.0 Released with Massive Changes | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/flightgear-260-released-with-massive.html | ||
1329937191 | technology | Ubuntu Global Jam 2012: 2nd - 4th March - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-Global-Jam-2012-2nd-4th-March-254217.shtml | ||
1329937294 | technology | World Of Linux: PCLinuxOS 2012-2 "Phoenix Xfce" has been released | http://linux4everybody.blogspot.in/2012/02/pclinuxos-2012-2-phoenix-xfce-has-been.html | ||
1329937997 | technology | Help us Open Source NASA.gov | The use of open source software, cloud computing technologies, and an integrated approach to search, video, and social media seems almost common-place in industry these days. Yet government websites aren’t quite there with the exception of a few noteable exceptions (not an exhaustive list by any means). This is why I’m so excited about that NASA has [...] | http://open.nasa.gov/blog/2012/02/18/help-us-open-source-nasa-gov/ | |
1329938536 | technology | Ford's open source OpenXC platform as gateway to future high tech car gizmos | Ford (and other automakers) envision future cars with high tech infotainment systems galore where car dashboards could have downloadable app's just like todays smart phones and tablets. With the OpenXC platform Ford is creating a channel for open collaboration with 3rd party application developers, allowing them to use cars like the Ford Focus to prototype their gizmos. | http://www.torquenews.com/1075/fords-open-source-openxc-platform-gateway-future-high-tech-car-gizmos | |
1329938728 | technology | Mageia 2 beta1 | https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Mageia_2_beta1 | ||
1329938860 | technology | Mac OSuX 10.8 vs. Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Performance | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=macosx_108dp1_ubuntu&num=1 | ||
1329939089 | technology | Transformer Prime gets Ubuntu with bootloader unlock release | ASUS has released the bootloader unlock tool for the Eee Pad Transformer Prime this morning, and developers have wasted no time in opening up the Tegra 3 | http://www.slashgear.com/transformer-prime-gets-ubuntu-with-bootloader-unlock-release-22214733/ | |
1329940036 | technology | Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix Launched (video) | Geeky Gadgets | This week a new Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix has been launched providing a complete software environment for the new $35 Raspberry Pi computer which will soon be launched | http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/raspberry-pi-fedora-remix-launched-video-22-02-2012/ | |
1329940234 | technology | Cornell University Researchers Grant Top Grade to Red Hat Storage | http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/02/22/cornell-university-researchers-grant-top-grade-red-hat-storage | ||
1329941522 | technology | La Esquina de un Migrante a Linux: If Linux Is Dead...this Is a Zombie Apocalypse! | Linux is dead on the desktop...and it died long ago. Who hasn't heard that?
Apparently, the 1,500 school children whose happy faces could not hide the illusion of using a laptop for the first time didn't. They just received their own Linux-powered computers...wow! That's a lot of dead computers!
True...1,500 dead PCs is far too modest to worry about...but the total number of Linux computers that the government will give to students for educational purposes is 25,000! Whoa! Now, that is more than enough to call it a zombie apocalypse! | http://linuxmigrante.blogspot.com/2012/02/if-linux-is-deadthis-is-zombie.html | |
1329941749 | technology | Major Linux Distributions Go Deeper Into Amazon Web Services | TalkinCloud | Red Hat, SUSE and Canonical (Ubuntu) each continue to work more closely with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Can cloud integrators leverage hybrid Linux clouds? | http://www.talkincloud.com/major-linux-distributions-go-deeper-into-amazon-web-services/ | |
1329988843 | The case for open computer programs : Nature : Nature Publishing Group | Scientific communication relies on evidence that cannot be entirely included in publications, but the rise of computational science has added a new layer of inaccessibility. Although it is now accepted that data should be made available on request, the current regulations regarding the availability of software are inconsistent. We argue that, with some exceptions, anything less than the release of source programs is intolerable for results that depend on computation. The vagaries of hardware, software and natural language will always ensure that exact reproducibility remains uncertain, but withholding code increases the chances that efforts to reproduce results will fail. | http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v482/n7386/full/nature10836.html | ||
1329953888 | technology | SystemRescueCd 2.5.0 Has Linux Kernel 3.2.6 - Softpedia | François Dupoux proudly announced last night, February 21st, a major release of his popular SystemRescueCd Linux-based operating system for rescue and recovery tasks. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/SystemRescueCd-2-5-0-Has-Linux-Kernel-3-2-6-254313.shtml | |
1329954060 | technology | Ubuntu for Android Video Presentation - Softpedia | Canonical announced last evening, February 21st, the Ubuntu for Android product, allowing users to connect a multi-core Android phone to an Ubuntu desktop. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-for-Android-Video-Presentation-254247.shtml | |
1329956578 | technology | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8 boosts KVM, Xen virtualization | ZDNet | Red Hat announced an upgrade of its Enterprise Linux that offers increased scalability, performance and management of its KVM virtualization as well a | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/red-hat-enterprise-linux-58-boosts-kvm-xen-virtualization/10408 | |
1329958691 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in 3.3 (Part 2) - Filesystems and storage | The Btrfs and MD code offers new ways to change RAIDs while keeping data intact. Ext4 filesystems can now be expanded more quickly. The kernel also gained a driver for an upcoming storage device interface | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-3-Part-2-Filesystems-and-storage-1440033.html | |
1329958766 | technology | LibreOffice 3.5 review | The 'alternative' alternative open source office suite gets its second update in 16 months, but are the bug fixes and new features enough to tempt users away from OpenOffice.org? Julian Prokaza downloads and installs to find out. | http://www.itpro.co.uk/639067/libreoffice-3-5-review | |
1329959075 | technology | App Stores: Kindle Fire Makes Amazon Appstore Cozy for Devs | Some developers are making more money by showcasing their wares in Amazon's Appstore instead of Google's Android Market, according to research from Distimo. The mobile analytics firm looked at the 110 apps available in both online stores that generated at least $200 per day in revenue during the last week of January. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74485.html | |
1329988759 | Kotlin Goes Open Source -- Application Development Trends | Kotlin, the JVM-targeted programming language introduced last summer by development toolmaker JetBrains, is now open source. | http://adtmag.com/articles/2012/02/22/kotlin-goes-open-source.aspx | ||
1329990215 | OnLive MicroConsole Review: PC Gaming Without The PC | About 10 years ago I decided I didn't feel comfortable running a proprietary operating system on my computer anymore and made the leap to Linux, and like m | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/02/onlive-microconsole-review-pc-gaming-without-the-pc/ | ||
1329986979 | [Phoronix] A Pleasant Surprise In Mesa 8.1 Radeon Gallium3D | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2MTA | ||
1330061851 | Kuhn: Busybox GPL enforcement concerns resolved [LWN.net] | On the Busybox list, Bradley Kuhn (of the Software Freedom Conservancy) reports that he had a discussion with Tim Bird at the Embedded Linux Conference and was able to address most of Tim's concerns with regard to how GPL enforcement around Busybox is done. " From my point of view, my discussion with Tim settles settles the matter. Tim got some incorrect information about BusyBox enforcement efforts, and that's what led him to feel he needed to support a BusyBox replacement initially. Tim seems to be in completely reasonable [sic] about the whole thing now that he's talked directly with me about the actual GPL enforcement efforts by Conservancy for BusyBox. " (Those who are just tuning in to this story can find some background in this article ). | http://lwn.net/Articles/483016/rss | ||
1329986056 | technology | MeanMicio: GNU Health Decision Support on Prescription Writing | http://www.meanmicio.org/2012/02/gnu-health-decision-support-on.html | ||
1329986238 | technology | Huawei MediaPad 10 gets previewed - SlashGear | Huawei's 10-inch MediaPad 10 tablet wasn't expected to show itself until MWC 2102 next week, but that hasn't stopped the Android 4.0 slate from sneaking out | http://www.slashgear.com/huawei-mediapad-10-gets-previewed-21214610/ | |
1329986344 | technology | Fujitsu to show dust/water-proof Quad-core Tegra 3 Android ICS smartphone with 13.1 mpx camera at MWC | http://www.unwiredview.com/2012/02/22/fujitsu-to-show-dustwater-proof-quad-core-tegra-3-android-ics-smartphone-with-13-1-mpx-camera-at-mwc/ | ||
1329987320 | technology | Ubuntu for Android is all about the cash registers | People in FOSS circles don't like to talk about that kind of thing openly; making money is fine if it is done quietly, but pointing out that developing free or open source software can also be as crassly commercial an activity as, say, the activities of Microsoft, is considered to be, well, not kosher. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/52981-ubuntu-for-android-is-all-about-the-cash-registers | |
1329988151 | technology | Cash Music Needs Our Help To Build Free Open Source Tools For Musicians - hypebot | Regular Hypebot readers know how excited I get about Cash Music. It's hard to imagine anything closer to what this blog is about than a non-profit group building free tools that help musicians to market and sell music online. That's exactly what Cash Music is; and for one of the first time's ever, they're asking for help via a Kickstarter campaign. Let me say upfront that they've already reached their initial Kickstarter goal. But that didn't stop me from just giving $100; and it shouldn't stop you from giving whatever you can. ReverbNation, Topspin, Bandcamp and many others run important... | http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/cash-music-needs-our-help-to-build-free-tools-for-musicians.html | |
1329988967 | technology | Joomla: The Hidden Giant of Web Development | Joomla is one of the most widely used open source content management systems available today. Tho... | http://www.businessinsider.com/joomla-the-hidden-giant-of-web-development-2012-2 | |
1329990013 | "Unethical" HTML video copy protection proposal draws criticism from W3C reps | A proposal for a new HTML video copy protection standard that is endorsed by Netflix has drawn criticism from representatives of Google and Mozilla in a discussion on the W3C HTML mailing list. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/unethical-html-video-copy-protection-proposal-criticized-by-standards-stakeholders.ars | ||
1329989979 | technology | Thoughts on Technology: Rank your Linux-Nerd Level | http://jeffhoogland.blogspot.com/2012/02/rank-your-linux-nerd-level.html | ||
1330006430 | technology | Wine Review: Wine Translators wanted | Wine's translation status page shows only 12 complete translations. We'd like to do better for 1.4.
Luckily, starting with 1.4 Wine uses PO files, thus making translations easier than ever before. | http://wine-review.blogspot.com/2012/02/wine-translators-wanted.html | |
1330029795 | Ice Cream Sandwich update for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is now live in Taiwan, The U.K. is on deck for tomorrow | Well you have to hand it to ASUS. They were able to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on the Transformer Prime in early January, and now owners of the Original Eee Pad Transformer in Taiwan are starting to receive the update as well. ASUS had this t ... | http://www.talkandroid.com/93583-ice-cream-sandwich-update-for-the-asus-eee-pad-transformer-is-now-live-in-taiwan-the-u-k-is-on-deck-for-tomorrow/ | ||
1330012061 | technology | Mageia 2 beta 1 screen shot preview | The first beta release of Mageia 2 was made available for download yesterday (February 21). The final stable release is not due until May 3, but from test installations of this first beta, in both real hardware and virtual environment, I can tell you that Mageia 2 may very well turn out to be the [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/22/mageia-2-beta-1-screen-shot-preview/ | |
1330012146 | technology | Introducing Ubuntu Cooking Lens for Unity | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-Ubuntu-Cooking-Lens-for-Unity-254457.shtml | ||
1330012377 | technology | ACTA: Why We Take to The Streets | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/acta-why-we-take-to-the-streets | ||
1330015208 | technology | Raspberry Pi school computer to run cut-down Fedora | Early adopters of the Raspberry Pi $25 computer will be offered a cut down and customised Fedora ‘remix’ compiled to run on the system’s ARM microprocessor, it has been confirmed. | http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/open-source/3339723/raspberry-pi-school-computer-to-run-cut-down-fedora/ | |
1330027938 | TechCrunch | With Many Eyeballs, All Bugs Are Shallow | In his seminal work The Cathedral and the Bazaar, Eric Raymond put forward the claim that "given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow." He dubbed this Linus' Law, in honor of Linux creator Linus Torvalds. It sounds like a fairly self-evident statement, but as the Wikipedia page points out the notion has its detractors. Michael Howard and David LeBlanc claim in their 2003 book Writing Secure Code "most people just don't know what to look for."
A new report from the Coverity Scan project today indicates that a great many people do know what to look for, and open source software is at least on par -- if not better than! -- proprietary software with respect to software defects. The Coverity Scan project evaluated selected open source projects and a number of anonymous proprietary codebases to identify "hard-to-spot, yet potentially crash-causing defects." The results reinforce Linus' Law. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/23/with-many-eyeballs-all-bugs-are-shallow/ | ||
1330017872 | technology | Aruba Delivers BYOD Control with ClearPass | The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement is in full swing now but, while BYOD delivers some freedom to users, it's still critical that enterprises extend the same degree of policy, access, security and control that corporate owned devices also receive to these devices. | http://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/netsysm/aruba-delivers-byod-control-with-clearpass.html | |
1330025774 | Intel distributes LibreOffice, can Microsoft be pleased? | ZDNet | Intel is now offering the open-source office suite LibreOffice on its application store, Intel AppUp, for Windows users. I wonder what Microsoft think | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/intel-distributes-libreoffice-can-microsoft-be-pleased/10428 | ||
1330021526 | technology | Best Lightweight Linux Distribution for Older Computers | When your computer become old and obsolete, does it means that you have completely no use for it? Try out these lightweight Linux and give your computer a new life. | http://maketecheasier.com/best-lightweight-linux-distribution-for-older-computers/2012/02/17 | |
1330025936 | technology | Pardus Kurumsal 2 for a Second Time | A few days ago, I experienced a motherboard failure. This gave me ample opportunity to do a fresh Linux installation. The first disk on hand was Pardus Kurumsal 2 for AMD64. I thought it would be interesting to give the distribution another spin. | http://elevenislouder.blogspot.com/2012/02/pardus-kurumsal-2-for-second-time.html | |
1330026018 | technology | Open Source Code Is As Good As Proprietary, Says Coverity | TechWeekEurope UK | Open source code scanned by Coverity had slightly fewer flaws per 1000 lines | http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/open-source-code-is-cleaner-than-proprietary-says-coverity-62518 | |
1330026097 | technology | Why the World Is Desperately Seeking Linux Talent | Well, it's been another wild week here in the Linux blogosphere, with the news announcements coming so fast there's scarcely been time for a cape-wearing champion of FOSS to catch her breath. There's been particular excitement around Ubuntu for Android, of course, but that's a topic for another day. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74489.html | |
1330026220 | technology | Canonical: No plans for public cloud | Ubuntu-backer Canonical does not plan to offer a platform-as-a-service service, unlike its open-source rival Red Hat.
Read this
Ten factors that make Ubuntu 11.10... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/mapping-babel-10017967/canonical-no-plans-for-public-cloud-10025472/ | |
1330026302 | technology | Interview with Gema Gomez-Solano | http://fridge.ubuntu.com/2012/02/23/interview-with-gema-gomez-solano/ | ||
1330026375 | technology | US Government Announces Open Source App Contest | Last week the Obama Administration introduced BusinessUSA, an online platform to help small businesses in their efforts to grow, hire, and export products and services. Now the U.S. Department of Commerce has kicked off a US$ 10,000 app development contest. | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blogs/us-app-contest | |
1330027135 | technology | Dell Expands the Number of Stores in China | Dell announced selling Ubuntu/Linux at 200 stores in China. Today Dell announced they will expand to 1000 stores. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/02/23/dell-expands-the-number-of-stores-in-china/ | |
1330027260 | business | Oakland's Toxic Deal with Wall Street | Although last week's $26 billion settlement between the Obama administration, attorneys general from 49 states, and five large banks over unscrupulous lending practices appears to have been deeply flawed, it may provide a modicum of relief for two million homeowners nationwide, including a half-million Californians. The agreement, however, does nothing for cities like Oakland that are trapped in expensive and toxic financial deals with some of Wall Street's biggest players. | http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/oaklands-toxic-deal-with-wall-street/Content?oid=3125660 | |
1330027500 | technology | Ubuntu crests new wave of mobile computing solutions | Dan Gillmor: The Linux creator is enabling travellers to turn smartphones into laptops, but we've barely begun to imagine the future potential | http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2012/feb/23/ubuntu-crests-new-wave-mobile-computing | |
1330027577 | technology | Time runs out for timezone lawsuit | The Electronic Frontier Foundation is touting a victory in a copyright lawsuit that had the potential to shut down the database that all Linux and UNIX-based platforms and many time-based applications use to keep track of the ever-changing global timezones. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/252576/time-runs-out-timezone-lawsuit | |
1330027648 | technology | Transparency Launches as Linux of Drug Development | Xconomy | When Tomasz Sablinski was working in pharmaceutical R&D, he was often frustrated by the demand for secrecy in the clinical trials process---a misdirected | http://www.xconomy.com/new-york/2012/02/23/transparency-launches-as-linux-of-drug-development/ | |
1330027957 | technology | Second beta of DTrace for Linux | Oracle has presented a second beta of the Dynamic Tracing Facility that was ported to Linux from Solaris; meanwhile, the Linux kernel developers are preparing to merge Uprobes | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Second-beta-of-DTrace-for-Linux-1441410.html | |
1330028238 | technology | Linux 3.4 Kernel Set To Speed-Up Intel's GPU Driver | While the Linux 3.3 kernel is still weeks away from release, there's more building up to look forward to with its successor: the Linux 3.4 kernel. A few months down the road when Linux 3.4 makes it out, there will be some additional Intel performance improvements. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2MTI | |
1330029494 | technology | ZTE to announce quad-core Android at Mobile World Congress | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/23/zte-to-announce-quad-core-android-at-mobile-world-congress/ | ||
1330029786 | technology | Toshiba: Thrive to get Ice Cream Sandwich this spring | Got a Toshiba Thrive and craving a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich? Your wait may be coming to an end soon. | http://blogs.computerworld.com/19766/toshiba_thrive_ice_cream_sandwich | |
1330088405 | Schneier: government, big data pose bigger 'Net threat than criminals | A new threat to Internet security has emerged that you need to be aware of, security technologist Bruce Schneier says. It has much less do to with Russian Internet gangsters than the likes of Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/schneier-gov-big-data-pose-bigger-net-threat-than-criminals.ars | ||
1330062305 | technology | Google may enter tablet market with 7-inch design | Google is set to dip its toes in the tablet market with a 7-inch design later this year, says an analyst. Read this blog post by Brooke Crothers on Nanotech - The Circuits Blog. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-57383979-64/google-may-enter-tablet-market-with-7-inch-design/ | |
1330078461 | Ubuntu 12.04 Updates: The First 12.04 Beta to Be Released Next Week | TuxArena | Linux tutorials, articles and news | http://www.tuxarena.com/2012/02/ubuntu-12-04-updates-the-first-12-04-beta-to-be-released-next-week/ | ||
1330073798 | [Phoronix] Open-Source Radeon HD 7000 Code Coming Soon? | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2MTY | ||
1330074500 | Mozilla's Open Phone Idea | The details are not definite, but this could be a good idea. | http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400669,00.asp | ||
1330071068 | technology | Red Hat’s KVM Overtakes Xen and Service Providers Lead the Way | This week Ubuntu sponsor company Canonical released the results of its latest Ubuntu Server User Survey. Over 6,000 Ubuntu Server users from around the world responded. Possibly the most interesting result is that although VMware still leads, Red Hat’s KVM has overtaken the Citrix backed Xen as the most common host environment for virtualized Ubuntu Server instances. According to the report, this is the fist time in the three years that Canonical has been conducting this survey that KVM has beat out Xen. | http://servicesangle.com/blog/2012/02/22/red-hats-kvm-overtakes-xen-and-service-providers-lead-the-way/ | |
1330071308 | technology | The Research Works Act (RWA): why Scientific Publishing needs FOSS Methods | I'm sure I don't need to explain SOPA or ACTA to regular readers of Free Software Magazine. They're toxic. End of. But RWA? It stands for Research Works Act. It's not the big sexy beast of the other two but it is, in its way, just as insidious and as harmful to the freedom of scientific publishing as SOPA and ACTA are to internet freedom and it's all interconnected. Here's why. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/research_works_act_rwa_why_scientific_publishing_needs_foss_methods | |
1330072835 | technology | Fedora 16 KDE Review | A full review of Fedora 16 KDE, including a gallery of images. | http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2012/02/22/fedora-16-kde/ | |
1330072944 | technology | Introducing Descent|OS: Ubuntu With GNOME 2 - Softpedia | Introducing Descent|OS: Ubuntu With GNOME 2 | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-Descent-OS-Ubuntu-With-GNOME-2-254672.shtml | |
1330072997 | technology | seems McDonalds is happy to stick with Jaunty... - Imgur | http://imgur.com/a/7pbmQ/noscript | ||
1330073126 | technology | Canonical CEO admits Unity was a painful change | Claims it is still the most popular Linux distribution | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2154413/canonical-ceo-admits-unity-painful-change | |
1330073954 | technology | Oracle extends Linux support to 10 years • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/23/oracle_linux_ksplice/ | ||
1330074457 | technology | E Cape IT graduates receive open source boost | Thirty-five unemployed information technology (IT) graduates have boosted their marketability and chances of finding employment after an intensive, week-long open source software workshop organised by information communication technology (ICT) incubator, the Eastern Cape Information Technology Initiative (ECITI). | http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ecape-it-graduates-receive-open-source-boost-2012-02-24 | |
1330075237 | technology | Piwik 1.7 adds new reports, improves security | Version 1.7 of the open source web analytics suite brings performance improvements and adds a number of new features and analytics reports. The major update also improves security, closing security holes and allowing users to force SSL use | http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Piwik-1-7-adds-new-reports-improves-security-1435848.html | |
1330075851 | technology | OpenJFX gets JavaFX testing framework | JavaFX's open source version, OpenJFX, now has a functional testing framework in the form of JemmyFX | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/OpenJFX-gets-JavaFX-testing-framework-1438577.html | |
1330076480 | technology | First official release of Eclipse Code Recommenders | The project developers plan to provide intelligent code prediction for the Eclipse development environment as an "IDE 2.0" effort | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/First-official-release-of-Eclipse-Code-Recommenders-1440429.html | |
1330077950 | technology | OpenStack Promotes Quantum Networking to Core Project Status | OpenStack project set to promote Quantum networking to a core project for open source cloud computing stack | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/openstack-promotes-quantum-networking-to-core-project-status.html | |
1330078072 | technology | Linux as an Automation Host | Automation is a perennial technical buzzword among System Administrators (SAs) and in management circles alike. Business owners and managers demand automation with the thought that it will save “... | http://frugalnetworker.com/2012/02/23/linux-as-an-automation-host/ | |
1330078334 | technology | How Java SE may finally make it to Android | As you may know, Ubuntu for Android... | http://soltesza.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/how-java-se-may-finally-make-it-to-android/ | |
1330081600 | technology | Ubuntu for Android Previewed | Linux User | Developed for Motorola Atrix 2, includes Ubuntu TV and advanced integration with Android | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/ubuntu-for-android-previewed/ | |
1330091895 | technology | Developers Make More Money From Android Than From iOS | Muktware | Android has left Apple behind when we talk about the market share. There is, however, one area where Android is catching up fast -- apps. A new study shows an interesting aspect of Android vs iOS market. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3346/developers-make-more-money-android-ios | |
1330092294 | technology | Canonical believes Windows XP stragglers hold the future for Ubuntu | Windows 8 poses little reason to change | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2154895/canonical-believes-windows-xp-stragglers-hold-future-ubuntu | |
1330103290 | world_news | Anne Frank 'posthumously baptised as a Mormon' - Telegraph | Anne Frank, one of the most revered victims of the Holocaust, was posthumously baptised by the Mormon church, according a researcher examining the church's proxy records. | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9102688/Anne-Frank-posthumously-baptised-as-a-Mormon.html | |
1330106840 | technology | Android: Coming Soon to a Desktop Near You? | A recent patent application suggests Google plans to bring Android onto desktop and notebook PCs. Can computing convergence be far behind? | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/250608/android_coming_soon_to_a_desktop_near_you.html | |
1330112404 | gaming | Indie Royale, New Game Bundle for Linux ~ Ubuntu Vibes | So far, Indie Royale team has released many bundles in past but most of the times, games were not available for Linux. However, they have launched a new 'Alpha Collection' bundle where all games are available for Linux.
These games are currently in Alpha stages of development. By paying minimum amount of $5 (current minimum), you get three games, all subsequent updates and the final version. These proceeds will help devs in funding the game development. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/indie-royale-new-game-bundle-for-linux.html | |
1330112740 | technology | Why Adobe Is Wrong to Restrict Flash Updates for Linux Users | http://ostatic.com/blog/why-adobe-is-wrong-to-restrict-flash-updates-for-linux-users | ||
1330113998 | technology | Gnash 0.8.10 GNU Flash player released | The new version of the open source Flash player improves framebuffer GUI and touchscreen support, and adds a renderer for OpenVG | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Gnash-0-8-10-GNU-Flash-player-released-1442760.html | |
1330114402 | technology | Software a tailored fit for developing countries | MediaGlobal News | Programs such as Ma3bar and the Khmer Software Initiative, though, are implementing Free Open Source Software (FOSS) programs in developing countries to create localized software that is used to improve education, increase economic potential, and open market opportunities. | http://www.mediaglobal.org/2012/02/24/software-a-tailored-fit-for-developing-countries/ | |
1330114735 | technology | Why Does Kubuntu Suck? | Why does Kubuntu suck? Many people have been saying bad things about Kubuntu and I want to know why. Let's look at the comments to see why. | http://www.nixternal.com/why-does-kubuntu-suck/ | |
1330114933 | technology | Ubuntu for Android: more details and prototype hands-on (video) | Canonical's announcement of Ubuntu for Android kicked up quite a stir, but it also left us with a few unknowns. The idea is that | http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/ubuntu-for-android-hands-on/ | |
1330115157 | technology | Rebootless updates: now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, too! (Oracle's Linux Blog) | https://blogs.oracle.com/linux/entry/rebootless_updates_now_available_for | ||
1330117262 | technology | Tizen Conference Announced | The first Tizen Conference is taking place in San Francisco May 7-9... | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/192:brian-warner/548759:tizen-conference-announced | |
1330117398 | technology | Why Linux Is a Model Citizen of Quality Code | Rikki Endsley reports on the latest report card for Linux, PostgreSQL and PHP from Coverity. How's open source doing in terms of quality? Coverity is giving a thumbs up. | https://www.linux.com/news/enterprise/biz-enterprise/548766:why-linux-is-a-model-citizen-of-quality-code | |
1330117923 | technology | OpenERP 6.1 adds new web client - The H Open Source: News and Features | The new version of the open source ERP business application suite includes a new web client and touchscreen point of sale module, as well as several enterprise social features | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/OpenERP-6-1-adds-new-web-client-1442126.html | |
1330126586 | technology | Buy 3 Awesome Linux Games for $1 Each ~ Ubuntu Vibes | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/buy-3-awesome-linux-games-for-1-each.html | ||
1330126636 | gaming | CoreBreach – The Best Racing Game on Ubuntu? | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/02/corebreach-the-best-racing-game-on-ubuntu/ | ||
1330126702 | gaming | Amnesia, Scariest Game Ever, to Get Sequel | http://ostatic.com/blog/amnesia-scariest-game-ever-to-get-sequel | ||
1330126861 | technology | 10 free Linux e-books | Who doesn’t like free stuff? We put together a selection of free Linux e-books that you can read, in many cases download, and use as references, or simply to learn something. The topics range from advanced programming to Java, from GNU to Emacs, from device drivers to the kernel, and much, much more. You don’t have to pay anything to take part of the wealth of knowledge and information available in these e-books. Read on to check out the 10 free e-books. | http://royal.pingdom.com/2012/02/24/10-free-linux-e-books/ | |
1330127100 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) Beta 1 freeze now in effect. | http://release-blog.ubuntu.com/?p=191 | ||
1330127246 | technology | Signs are strong that Red Hat will remain in Westford | Indications are strong that the engineering headquarters of Red Hat, Inc., will remain in town and that company officials are currently in the midst of hiring talent.
State Rep. James Arciero, who was instrumental in helping the company win a significant tax credit from the state, said the company is expected to continue local operations. | http://www.wickedlocal.com/westford/news/x1211992443/Signs-are-strong-that-Red-Hat-will-remain-in-Westford | |
1330127323 | technology | DragonFly BSD 3.0 improves multiprocessor support | The major update adds a new tool for creating and managing encrypted disk volumes, and reportedly performs "significantly better" than previous versions on multicore systems | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/DragonFly-BSD-3-0-improves-multiprocessor-support-1441228.html | |
1330127527 | technology | Review: KahelOS 020212 | That is where my time with KahelOS ended. It is basically as user-friendly as Chakra, and I could do almost everything (and all of the major things) that I could in Chakra in KahelOS, which is great. Of course, I still cannot get used to the small but grating "features" in GNOME 3/Shell, and I would probably use the Arch repositories in KahelOS to install a different DE (probably either Xfce or GNOME 3/Cinnamon, as that is available now too). Plus, the size requirements for both the live medium and the installed system are unusually large. That said, I can definitely recommend this both to rel | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.com/2012/02/review-kahelos-020212.html | |
1330127578 | technology | Pear OS 4 goes back into beta | Linux User | OS X inspired distro plagued by installation and boot time issues | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/pear-os-4-goes-back-into-beta/ | |
1330127928 | technology | New Ubuntu 12.04 Sound Theme, Finally | Muktware | A new sound theme for Ubuntu 12.04 should land in the near future..perhaps in another 2-3 weeks. You can hear it now to see if you like it! | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3347/new-ubuntu-1204-sound-theme-%E2%80%93-finally | |
1330181965 | technology | SUSE: Brain Drain, Partners Down the Drain | Techrights | A look at the state of SUSE about a year after the sale of Novell | http://techrights.org/2012/02/25/brain-drain-post-novell/ | |
1330182560 | technology | Open Logic for Proprietary Thinking | Techrights | The latest venture from OpenLogic, a firm managed by a former Microsoft guy who sells proprietary services (and FUD) around FOSS | http://techrights.org/2012/02/25/cloudswing/ | |
1330184626 | technology | While Attacking Android/Linux With FRAND and Lawsuits Apple and Microsoft Pretend | Patents and new laws are being used by Apple and Microsoft in order to marginalise Linux, as evidenced by recent news | http://techrights.org/2012/02/25/swpats-to-marginalise-linux/ | |
1330185437 | technology | More Microsoft Lock-in Under the Guise of ‘Standards’ | Techrights | A format which is detrimental to preservation, control and inter-operability is being picked by the Australian government | http://techrights.org/2012/02/25/australian-government-ooxml/ | |
1330186279 | technology | Making GNU/Linux More Expensive With Lawsuits and FRAND/RAND | Techrights | How patent trolls and FRAND, which Microsoft hired lobbyists to promote, are gradually putting GNU/Linux under more of a siege | http://techrights.org/2012/02/25/rand-wars/ | |
1330187003 | technology | Microsoft and Its Lobbyists Push FRAND to Kill FOSS in Europe | Techrights | Additional details about Microsoft's propaganda campaign for flat fees on Free software | http://techrights.org/2012/02/25/frand-propaganda/ | |
1330269041 | More Information About Ubuntu For Android [Video] ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | More Information About Ubuntu For Android [Video] ~ Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/02/more-information-about-ubuntu-for.html | ||
1330269210 | In a Community Survey, Unity Voted as the 'Most Hated Desktop Environment' ~ Ubuntu Vibes | In a community survey of about 5,000 participants, Unity came out as the most hated desktop environment followed by Gnome Shell. Gnome 2.x is still favorite of most of the Linux users. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/in-community-survey-unity-voted-as-most.html | ||
1330254450 | technology | Microsoft Accused of Promoting Global Warming Denial | Techrights | Koch's dangerous campaign is backed by Microsoft and the Gates Foundation | http://techrights.org/2012/02/26/global-warming-denial/ | |
1330256514 | technology | Longtime Symantec CEO Joins Microsoft While Symantec Smears Android | Techrights | ymantec happily spreads damaging disinformation about Android but not even information about Microsoft Windows, which is the real problem; John Thompson joins Microsoft's board | http://techrights.org/2012/02/26/john-thompson-joins-microsoft/ | |
1330256529 | technology | Apple Whitewashing With Anti-Google AstroTurf Firm | Techrights | Burson-Marsteller turns out to be behind the reputation laundering at Foxconn | http://techrights.org/2012/02/26/microsoft-tied-astroturf-firm/ | |
1330258021 | technology | Tizen Conference Announced | The first Tizen Conference is taking place in San Francisco May 7-9... | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/192-brian-warner/548759-tizen-conference-announced | |
1330258216 | technology | Linux Mint 12 Gnome Review | The latest version of Linux Mint Gnome introduces MGSE, the Mint Gnome shell extensions are perfect for those not ready for Gnome 3. | http://linuxlibrary.org/reviews/linux-mint-12-gnome-review/ | |
1330258289 | technology | Zorin Is a Linux OS That Looks and Behaves Like Vista 7 | If you're building a computer for a relative or friend and wish to avoid the cost of Windows 7 you might look into Zorin—the Linux OS' elements such as the taskbar, file system, start menu, and desktop all work just like in Windows. | http://lifehacker.com/5888228/zorin-is-a-linux-os-that-looks-and-behaves-like-windows7 | |
1330258426 | technology | Fedora Scientific, an interview with Amit Saha | Our latest interview is with Amit Saha, responsible for Fedora Scientific, a Fedora based distribution geared towards scientists, students and professionals alike. The distribution is packed with software like ... | http://www.floss4science.com/fedora-scientific-amit-saha/ | |
1330258732 | technology | Review: Archbang Linux | http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/blog/2012/02/25/review-archbang-linux/ | ||
1330259006 | technology | Acer to make more Linux/Android phones | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/25/acer-to-debut-liquid-glow-handset-at-mobile-world-congress-2012-destined-for-uk-this-summer/ | ||
1330265469 | technology | Gen news highlights drug developer pursues an open source approach in designing clinical trials | http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/drug-developer-pursues-an-open-source-approach-in-designing-clinical-trials/81246406/ | ||
1330265583 | technology | Policies not encouraging enough, open source software difficult to growo grow | Quang said that the biggest problem now is the lack of the legal framework on information technology (IT) services, including the regulations on the norms relating to open source software. | http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/science-technology/19219/policies-not-encouraging-enough--open-source-software-difficult-to-grow.html | |
1330268167 | technology | GNOME 3.4 Beta 1 Released | http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-3-4-Beta-1-Released-255001.shtml | ||
1330268956 | technology | World Of Linux: Mageia 2 first beta version has been released | http://linux4everybody.blogspot.in/2012/02/mageia-2-first-beta-version-has-been.html | ||
1330269306 | technology | Why Mozilla And Canonical Should Join Forces | Where do I begin? This idea entered my head the same day that Canonical announced Ubuntu For Android. That same day, information leaked... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/02/why-mozilla-and-canonical-should-join-forces/ | |
1330269379 | technology | Review: Dream Studio 11.10 – Just another *buntu Clone | ReviewLinux | Decided to take a look at Dream Studio 11.10 which was recently released. Dream Studio is always a little late when updating their distribution. It is based | http://www.reviewlinux.com/review-dream-studio-11-10-just-another-buntu-clone-4292.html | |
1330271422 | technology | [Phoronix] XFS File-System Speeded-Up, Cleaned-Up Last Month | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2MjI | ||
1330276578 | technology | KuwaitNet to open source VPN platform | Companies | MEED | KuwaitNET, a complete Internet solutions provider, announces the launch of VPNPlatform.org in an effort to give back to the open source community which has been a large driver of their business over the years. | http://www.meed.com/kuwaitnet-to-open-source-vpn-platform/3127408.article | |
1330276637 | technology | Open source opens doors for Aussie start-up | http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/business-it/open-source-opens-doors-for-aussie-startup-20120223-1tpub.html | ||
1330276727 | technology | Projects showcase Central La. students' interest in science | Joshua Christopher soon may leave the Windows operating system after completing a science project on Linux. | http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20120226/NEWS01/202260323/Projects-showcase-Central-La-students-interest-science | |
1330276858 | technology | Ten Things I Wish I Knew When Becoming A Linux Admin | Pinehead.tv | Related posts:Backing up MySQL with MySQLDump Basic Linux Admin: Some Security, Users, FTP, and SFTP Lessons Connect To Amazon EC2 Using PuTTY Private... | http://tuts.pinehead.tv/2012/02/24/ten-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-becomming-a-linux-admin/ | |
1330290078 | technology | Red Hat's Cloud and Virtualization Win: More to Come? | TalkinCloud | CDLAN is embracing Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) to push beyond telecom services to cloud services. Can Red Hat win more cloud services business? | http://www.talkincloud.com/red-hats-cloud-and-virtualization-win-more-to-come/ | |
1330310185 | technology | Red Hat vs. Oracle Linux: 10 Years Is New Support Standard | The VAR Guy | In a market showdown, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux each offer 10 year support life cycles to partners and customers. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/02/26/red-hat-vs-oracle-linux-10-years-is-new-support-standard/ | |
1330320575 | technology | Why Inkscape is WAY ahead of Adobe Illustrator | Unixmen | Inkscape, offers you limitless scope that allows you to learn and build as you go and this definitely is what keeps it way ahead of all other similar vector software. | http://www.unixmen.com/why-inkscape-is-way-ahead-of-adobe-illustrator/ | |
1330327707 | technology | Actual meaning of Free Software: Free as is beer versus Free as in speech - Linux Stall | Open source software is often referred to as free software. Let us find out what free here signifies. Keep reading. | http://www.linuxstall.com/actual-meaning-of-free-software-free-as-is-beer-versus-free-as-in-speech/ | |
1330331512 | technology | The Completely Blank Xfce Desktop | The Xfce desktop environment comes with Xubuntu and is also available in the Xfce versions of Linux Mint, Fedora and other Linux distributions. Using Xfce, you can easily set up a highly functional but completely blank desktop - no icons, no menus, nothing. Just a blank screen or a favourite wallpaper, ideal for the user who hates distractions or loves simplicity. Here's how to do it. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/completely_blank_xfce_desktop | |
1330331672 | technology | FFII call for action: Act on ACTA | over the past 10 years we have been at the forefront of many policy initiatives to prevent more risks for software professionals: Software Patents, IPRED1+2, Data Retention, European Interoperability Framework and many others. Since 2008 we have been following the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) and sought to bring transparency in the process. Our involvement was partly successful, for instance criminal enforcement was not extended to patents and the Commission released the text of the agreement. However, both process and content are still deeply flawed. | http://action.ffii.org/acta/20120221-call-for-action-en | |
1330331900 | technology | Linus Torvalds: Linux 3.3-rc5 | https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/2/25/71 | ||
1330332355 | technology | Sabayon 8.0: slightly burnt dessert | February 2012 brought us some fresh releases of Linux-based operating systems. These systems are not as big and famous as Ubuntu, Fedora or OpenSuSE, but still have a considerable army of fans. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/02/sabayon-80-slightly-burnt-dessert.html | |
1330332922 | technology | Samsung Launches Phone With Built-in Projector At Mobile World Congress | Muktware | Samsung is taking the mobile phones to the next level. It is becoming increasingly harder for arch rivals like Apple to keep up with the innovation in the Android space. Samsung has now announced a smartphone called Samsung GALAXY Beam. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3353/samsung-announced-phone-built-projector-mobile-world-congress | |
1330333156 | technology | Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD has quad-core K3 processor, 1920 x 1200 display (hands-on pictures) | It was barely an afterthought in Huawei's MWC press conference, but the company is also getting ready to launch a seriously high-end tablet. The MediaPad 10 FHD has a 1920 x 1200 display, an... | http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/26/2825387/huawei-mediapad-10-fhd-android-quad-core | |
1330363340 | [Phoronix] Intel Sandy Bridge RC6 Is Good To Go | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_rc6_go&num=1 | ||
1330354251 | technology | Undocumented Microsoft APIs | Techrights | A legal case recalls Microsoft's violations of competition laws | http://techrights.org/2012/02/27/competition-laws-and-api/ | |
1330354726 | politics | Bill Gates Funds ALEC | Techrights | Summary: A citizens-hostile front group turns out to be funded by the Gates Foundation IN OUR daily links we occasionally include links about ALEC, a | http://techrights.org/2012/02/27/alec-and-gates-foundation/ | |
1330355168 | business | Microsoft Refuses to Explain Avoidance of Tax After Putting Staff in Government | Techrights | The United States is still being paid almost nothing by Microsoft, which used government connections to avoid tax | http://techrights.org/2012/02/27/government-connection-msft/ | |
1330355872 | technology | Europe’s Unitary Patent Siege | Techrights | Patent news from Europe, courtesy of FFII for the most part | http://techrights.org/2012/02/27/ffii-unitary-patent/ | |
1330355965 | politics | Eric S. Raymond's Open Letter to Chris Dodd | ESR, one of the finest engineers behind the open source movement and much of the software we use everyday, writes an open letter to U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd. ESR points out the concerns of 'the actual engineers who built the Internet and keep it running, who write the software you rely on every day of your life in the 21st century' about politicians attempts to lock down our Internet or our tools. | http://esr.ibiblio.org/?p=4155 | |
1330356354 | technology | Apple’s Lawsuits Against Free Software Show Hypocrisy | Techrights | ore evidence that Apple's work on the hypePhone (iPhone) is a case of ripoff, by Apple's own double standards | http://techrights.org/2012/02/27/apple-hypocrisy/ | |
1330358250 | technology | Book review: Open Advice [LWN.net] | The recently released Open Advice has much to offer those who are new to free software and its communities, but there is plenty of interest to veterans as well. It is a collection of essays from an auspicious number of contributors (42) to free and open source software (FOSS) that centers around the idea of "what we wish we had known when we started". As might be guessed, the book encompasses more than that—it ranges all over the FOSS map—including recollections, war stories, philosophical musings, academic research, and good advice. | https://lwn.net/Articles/481222/ | |
1330358349 | technology | Ubuntu Customization App 'MyUnity' Released with Revamped UI and New Features | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/02/ubuntu-customization-app-myunity.html | ||
1330358746 | technology | Resin Open Source Web Server Powers 4.7 Million Sites | Resin is available in two versions: Resin Open Source (GPL) and Resin Professional. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-news/resin-open-source-web-server-powers-4.7-million-sites.html | |
1330360761 | technology | Linux Mint Debian Edition - Big Changes on the Way | There's good news for many, and perhaps bad news for a few, coming for Linux Mint Debian Edition. This has been one of my favorite distributions since it was first released, because it seems to me that it stars from the Debian GNU/Linux... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/linux-mint-debian-edition-big-changes-on-the-way-10025498/ | |
1330360920 | technology | FXI Taking Preorders for Cotton Candy USB Computer, Bundling Polkcast, Gaming | Ubuntu computer on a USB stick | http://blog.laptopmag.com/fxi-taking-preorders-for-cotton-candy-usb-computer-bundling-polkcast-gaming | |
1330363666 | technology | Ubuntu's Bold Mobile Gambit | After Canonical's Tuesday debut of Ubuntu for Android, it soon became clear that the news had struck some kind of chord with observers far and wide, prompting nothing less than a large-scale reconsideration of the current state of computing. How do we compute today? How might that get better in the coming years? What role should be played by all these myriad devices we have on hand? | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Ubuntus-Bold-Mobile-Gambit-74510.html | |
1330367805 | technology | For Flash on Linux, There Are Open Player Alternatives | Adobe may be discontinuing its standalone Flash Player for Linux, but Gnash and Lightspark both offer an open source solution. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/250784/for_flash_on_linux_there_are_open_player_alternatives.html | |
1330380548 | technology | Ubuntu-Android Phone: Canonical's Big Move? | With a few simple tweaks, the Ubuntu-Android phone could be a major player. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/ubuntu-android-phone-canonicals-big-move-1.html | |
1330454028 | Android-x86 4.0 RC1 Released (Android Ice Cream Sandwich Optimized For Netbooks / Laptops) ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | Android-x86 4.0 RC1 Released (Android Ice Cream Sandwich Optimized For Netbooks / Laptops) ~ Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/02/android-x86-40-rc1-released-android-ice.html | ||
1330418916 | technology | A look at SalineOS 1.6 | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120227#feature | ||
1330418973 | technology | Multimedia: A Linux Achilles' heel | TechRepublic | Jack Wallen takes on one of the problems with Linux as a desktop environment — multimedia. His most recent experiences collide with his past to | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/multimedia-a-linux-achilles-heel/3449 | |
1330419070 | technology | The Linux Setup - Terrence O'Brien, Engadget | The Linux Setup - Terrence O'Brien, Engadget I suspected Terrence O’Brien was a Linux user when I started noticing he seemed to be behind just about all of Engadget’s Linux coverage. It turns out I... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/18321356248/the-linux-setup-terrence-obrien-engadget | |
1330419141 | technology | TrueCrypt -- Learn the Art of Encryption - LINUX For You | TrueCrypt establishes and maintains an on-the-fly-encrypted volume (data storage device). Let's get it installed and start using it... | http://www.linuxforu.com/2012/02/truecrypt-learn-the-art-of-encryption/ | |
1330419228 | technology | Is Linus' Law real? | Now I'm about as big of a fan of open source as they come, but I'm not sure if this is the proper course for cause and effect. I've done a lot of thinking about Linus' Law in the past few months as part of the Red Hat Product Security Team. What the Coverity report shows is that open source has fewer of the kind of defects Coverity can detect. That's really it. | http://www.bress.net/blog/archives/204-Is-Linus-Law-real.html | |
1330419398 | technology | The Death of Ubuntu One Notes on the Web | http://iamtherockstar.com/blog/2012/02/27/death-ubuntu-one-notes-web/ | ||
1330465177 | WURFL: a cautionary tale - The H Open Source: News and Features | At the beginning of this year a DMCA takedown notice was used, almost certainly for the first time, against an open source project: OpenDDR. Glyn Moody looks at the background to this story and the issues that it raises | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/WURFL-a-cautionary-tale-1443427.html | ||
1330554566 | [Phoronix] Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: 32-bit vs. 64-bit Performance | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_1204_3264&num=1 | ||
1330561769 | Educate Users About security with Mozilla's Watchdog | Nathan Willis looks at Mozilla's Watchdog initiative, an initiative to nudge users into making better, more informed password and privacy decisions. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/549359:educate-users-about-security-with-mozillas-watchdog | ||
1330433190 | technology | Google Exec hints Android 5.0 Jelly Bean coming this fall | Android Community | Google hasn't been giving us much information about Android here at Mobile World Congress, but then their keynote isn't for a few more hours. However, a Google | http://androidcommunity.com/google-exec-hints-android-5-0-jelly-bean-coming-this-fall-20120228/ | |
1330452007 | technology | Free Your Android! - FSFE | Android is a mostly free operating system mainly developed by Google. Unfortunately, the drivers for most devices and most applications from the "market" are not free (as in free speech, not free beer). They frequently work against the interest of the users, spy on them and sometimes can not even be removed. | http://fsfe.org/campaigns/android/android.html | |
1330452209 | technology | ASUS Padfone formally unveiled: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon S4 CPU, ICS, HSPA+ | Just like it said it would, ASUS has formally unveiled its versatile, form-changing Padfone at Mobile World Congress. There are two stories here, and | http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/asus-padfone-formally-launched-4-3-inch-super-amoled-display-s/ | |
1330452449 | technology | Motorola pits Voice Actions against Siri, claims to take the title belt (video) | Siri may be the media darling and, admittedly she's the one with the winning personality. But Motorola wants to remind you that Android has | http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/motorola-pits-voice-actions-against-siri-claims-to-take-the-tit/ | |
1330452666 | technology | VA readying pilot project for open source and cloud versions of productivity software | Microsoft Office is the government's dominant productivity suite, but the Veterans Affairs department would like to find a less expensive alternative. | http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2012/02/21/va-exploring-alternatives-to-microsoft-office-software.aspx | |
1330453061 | technology | Create Your Own Ubuntu Distro | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/162978/ | ||
1330453173 | technology | FXI’s Cotton Candy PC-on-a-stick goes up for pre-order, will come with Android 4.0 or Ubuntu | Read 'FXI's Cotton Candy PC-on-a-stick goes up for pre-order, will come with Android 4.0 or Ubuntu' on Digital Trends. FXI Technologies' Cotton Candy... | http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/fxis-cotton-candy-pc-on-a-stick-goes-up-for-pre-order-will-come-with-android-4-0-or-ubuntu/ | |
1330453329 | technology | Huawei joins Tizen - SlashGear | Open source mobile platform and spiritual son of MeeGo, Tizen, has gained a new supporter in the shape of Huawei, jumping on board just as the Tizen team | http://www.slashgear.com/huawei-joins-tizen-28216007/ | |
1330453968 | technology | Terrible 0.0.1 Screenshots | http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Terrible%200.0.1 | ||
1330454164 | technology | Linux Kernel 3.2.8 Is Available for Download | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Kernel-3-2-8-Is-Available-for-Download-255379.shtml | ||
1330455999 | technology | Canonical Demonstrates Ubuntu TV at MWC 2012 - Softpedia | Canonical Demonstrates Ubuntu TV at MWC 2012 | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Canonical-Demonstrates-Ubuntu-TV-at-MWC-2012-255463.shtml | |
1330456038 | technology | GNU/Linux for the Masses | So far there have been lots of smartphones and tablets running FLOSS but this year a new kind of gadget is becoming mainstream, the computer on a stick. The best one I have seen comes with Ubuntu GNU/Linux or Android/Linux and you can connect USB keyboard/mouse and HDMI monitor/TV. That should work for everyone. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/02/28/gnulinux-for-the-masses/ | |
1330456986 | technology | Release candidate for Linux Mint 12 LXDE arrives | The Linux Mint development team has published a release candidate for version 12 of its popular Linux distribution featuring the lightweight LXDE desktop environment | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Release-candidate-for-Linux-Mint-12-LXDE-arrives-1444033.html | |
1330457858 | technology | Ten year support for RHEL clones | Oracle has followed Red Hat's lead and extended the standard maintenance period for its enterprise Linux distribution to ten years. CentOS is planning to follow suit | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Ten-year-support-for-RHEL-clones-1444231.html | |
1330459348 | technology | Mobile Linux: It's Not Just Android Anymore | At this year's Mobile World Congress, Linux is everywhere--including a growing number of non-Android alternatives. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/250899/mobile_linux_its_not_just_android_anymore.html | |
1330462175 | technology | Why Linux? 7 Reasons That Make Linux Great | Ready to jump ships? Here are 7 great reason why Linux is a great alternative to Windows and Mac. | http://maketecheasier.com/why-linux-7-reasons-that-make-linux-great/2012/02/27 | |
1330462959 | technology | Mozilla Dropped Android From Boot-to-Gecko Project | Mozilla managed to avoid using any parts of Android in the development of its Boot-to-Gecko mobile Web project. | http://www.pcworld.com/article/250875/mozilla_dropped_android_from_boottogecko_project.html | |
1330464465 | technology | What's (still) wrong with ACTA, and why governments should reject the illegitimate agreement | Negotiations on ACTA were formerly announced on October 23, 2007. The ACTA announcement came less than three weeks after the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) adopted the "Development Agenda," and was part of a broader strategy by right holders to move norm setting and technical assistance into more secretive, closed and captured institutions. | http://www.keionline.org/node/1369 | |
1330465420 | technology | Textbooks can be free | Open-source books should replace outdated, expensive textbooks. | http:///2012/02/28/textbooks-can-be-free | |
1330469869 | technology | The Greatness of Git | Jim Zemlin blogs about the famous revision control system written by Linux creator Linus Torvalds and how it's inspiring others... | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/158-jim-zemlin/549805-the-greatness-of-git | |
1330474458 | technology | 5 Things Every Aspiring Linux User Should Know | There are some fundamental things that every person who turns on a Linux box should be familiar with before proceeding. Some of these things are often overlooked or never learned by new Linux users. It’s a shame, actually. Knowledge of the fundamentals can create a great foundation for further advancement later on down the road. If you’re going to learn something, learn it right. | http://noctslackv1.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/5-things-every-aspiring-linux-user-should-know/ | |
1330475128 | technology | Fedora 17 "Beefy Miracle" Is On The Alpha Menu | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2MzQ | |
1330475340 | technology | Androids Coming To Invade Toyota Cars | Muktware | Android leader Samsung is working with Toyota to create Samsung Car Mode Application an in-car solution that connects Samsung smartphones to Toyota's In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3357/androids-coming-invade-toyota-cars | |
1330475506 | business | Goldman Sachs Workers Unionize In Japan: Report | Wall Street workers and union hands may seem like total opposites, but employees at an iconic investment bank are countering those preconceived notions. That's right, some Goldman Sachs workers in Japan are unionizing, according to the Japan Times (h/t Dealbook). | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/28/goldman-sachs-japan-workers_n_1307984.html | |
1330503082 | technology | Review: Chakra Linux | I originally got interested in checking out the Chakra project because it was based on Arch Linux. As I mentioned before, the super customizability doesn’t appeal to me. I don’t have time for that – perhaps if Arch had existed when I was in high school or college I might have enjoyed it. What I do like is that they tend to have the latest packages and they tend to keep the distro as simple as possible – with very few customizations. When I went to do my pre-review research, I found out that while Chakra WAS based on Arch, they’ve now split off into their own proper distro. (Kinda lik | http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/blog/2012/02/26/review-chakra-linux/ | |
1330503435 | technology | Why I Use PCLinuxOS - Linux notes from DarkDuck | Bill Reynolds, the founder of and main developer for PCLinuxOS, is the very heart and soul of the distribution. Users who were clamoring for his custom Mandrake packages encouraged him to start his own distribution. It is Texstar's touch that makes the distribution rock-solid dependable and stable. His devotion to quality and stability has been evident ever since he first created PCLinuxOS. As regular users, we owe a lot to Texstar. I will take dependability and reliability over bleeding edge any day of the week. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/02/why-i-use-pclinuxos.html | |
1330503751 | technology | It’s scary to join an open source project | http://stormyscorner.com/2012/02/its-scary-to-join-an-open-source-project.html | ||
1330503838 | technology | Fedora's Beefy Miracle Sizzling with Alpha 1 | http://ostatic.com/blog/fedoras-beefy-miracle-sizzling-with-alpha-1 | ||
1330505341 | technology | Android overload at Mobile World Congress | We tech bloggers spend a lot of time talking about the struggle between iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7. It seems like every week a new survey comes out proving that one is beating the others, with iOS and Android trading places as the "winner." | http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/253352/android-overload-mobile-world-congress | |
1330506577 | technology | Raspberry Pi retailers toppled by demand as $35 Linux computer launches | The Raspberry Pi foundation attempted to launch its hotly-anticipated $35 Linux computer, but the organization's two retail partners were unable to handle the tremendous demand. Their sites went down after the launch was announced. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/02/raspberry-pi-retailers-toppled-by-demand-as-35-linux-computer-launches.ars | |
1330556344 | [Phoronix] Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 vs. Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=rhel_ubuntu_62&num=1 | ||
1330553480 | [Phoronix] KDE 4.9 Plans For Early August Release | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2MzU | ||
1330556643 | HP culls nearly half remaining webOS team • The Register | Hewlett-Packard continues to dismantle its webOS engineering team by handing nearly half of the remaining 600 techies their pink slips. The cuts began in September when HP's axe fell on 525 webOS employees following the decision to shutter the hardware unit that designed the now defunct TouchPad and Pre3 devices. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/29/hp_webos_job_cuts/ | ||
1330535176 | politics | Privacy betrayed: Twitter sells multi-billion tweet archive — RT | Twitter has sold billions of archived tweets believed to have vanished forever. A privacy row has erupted as hundreds of companies queue up to purchase users’ personal information from the new database. | http://rt.com/news/twitter-sells-tweet-archive-529/ | |
1330537207 | technology | Five Things You Can Do With the New Raspberry Pi | The Raspberry Pi is here at last —now what can you do with it? Here is our pick of the project ideas that you can try with your Pi. Note that not all of these are going to work straight of the bat. | http://gizmodo.com/5889245/five-things-you-can-do-with-the-new-raspberry-pi | |
1330543286 | technology | Schmidt: UN treaty a 'disaster' for the internet | Internet freedom and innovation are at risk of being stifled by a new United Nations treaty that aims to bring in more regulation, Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt has warned. | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/regulation/2012/02/29/schmidt-un-treaty-a-disaster-for-the-internet-40095155/ | |
1330550528 | technology | Shades of SCO in New Litigation and Microsoft Aggression | Techrights | Patent news of interest, collected over the course of recent days | http://techrights.org/2012/02/29/proxy-patents/ | |
1330550895 | technology | Poisoned Apple | Techrights | Truth (or poison) leaks out amid PR campaigns from Apple and its allies | http://techrights.org/2012/02/29/poisoned-apple/ | |
1330551121 | technology | Your Government is Offline | Techrights | The latest example of Fog Computing failure involves Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/02/29/azure-meltdown/ | |
1330551513 | technology | Windows Phones Become Extinct | Techrights | While Linux grows massive in phones Microsoft simply vanishes little by little | http://techrights.org/2012/02/29/wp7-waning/ | |
1330551950 | technology | SUSE (Microsoft Linux) is Ancient | Techrights | Response to articles that name Linux 3.0 as though it's very new because of SUSE | http://techrights.org/2012/02/29/taxed-by-msft/ | |
1330553657 | technology | A Vibrant Political Debate on ACTA Sparks at the EU Parliament | La Quadrature du Net | The European Parliament may be adopting a strong political line on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), despite the EU Commission's attempt to buy time and defuse the debate. Due to the referral of ACTA to the EU Court of Justice, the final vote paving the way for its ratification will be delayed. This will give the EU Parliament time to build up a clear stance on the issues raised by this dangerous trade agreement, do in-depth research and impact assessments, and hopefully define guidelines for a better and fair copyright regime. Citizens must remain mobilized, as they will have ma | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/a-vibrant-political-debate-on-acta-sparks-at-the-eu-parliament | |
1330553778 | technology | Public Knowledge | John Bennett draws our attention to a href= http://www.publicknowledge.org/ Public Knowledge (.org) /a . They preserve... the openness of the Internet and the public's access to knowledge; promote... creativity through balanced copyright; and uphold.. and protect... the rights of consumers to use innovative technology lawfully . In the wake of SOPA/PIPA they have started a href= http://internetblueprint.org/ the internet blueprint /a an effort to crowdsource legislative proposals to protect internet freedoms.
p Public Knowledge supports balanced copyright. I do not: I do not think that any | http://www.againstmonopoly.org/index.php?perm=805808000000000414 | |
1330553842 | technology | Linux News: Reviews: Clementine's No Peach, but It Is a Pretty Sweet Music Player | The Clementine Music Player is an up and coming application that could replace your default music app. It is a close cousin to Amarok with just enough of its own personality to make it stand apart from the crowd. On any computing platform today, users have ample choices of music players. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74523.html | |
1330554141 | technology | Lumigon T2 is a stylish smartphone with 3.8-inch screen, Bang & Olufsen audio | http://www.intomobile.com/2012/02/27/lumigon-t2-stylish-smartphone-38inch-screen-bang-olufsen-audio/ | ||
1330554203 | technology | Panasonic unveils the Eluga Power at Mobile World Congress | Android Central | Eluga Power We knew Panasonic was coming to Mobile World Congress to unveil something special but the details were rather slim. Their first break for the European market came way of the Panasonic Eluga and now they've unveiled the Panasonic Eluga Power. Features include: A 1280x720 HD, 5.0 inch LCD screen with a 9.6mm thin frame. | http://www.androidcentral.com/panasonic-unveils-eluga-power-mobile-world-congress | |
1330554272 | technology | Toshiba to launch Excite 10 LE on March 6 | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/02/29/toshiba-to-launch-excite-10-le-on-march-6/ | ||
1330554417 | technology | Tutorial Video: Reporting a Bug in Ubuntu | http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/02/28/tutorial-video-reporting-a-bug-in-ubuntu/ | ||
1330554516 | technology | Ubuntu For Android: Do We Really Need it? | TechSource | http://www.junauza.com/2012/02/ubuntu-for-android-do-we-really-need-it.html | ||
1330555457 | technology | Firefox 10 review | Firefox 10 allows Mozilla's web browser to stay competitive with a multitude of add-ons. | http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/software/3340624/firefox-10-review/ | |
1330555595 | technology | Cinnamon is tasty Linux Mint treat | ZDNet UK | I have recently discovered the delights of Garam Masala in my Anglo-Indian fusion curry adventures. It adds just the right note of warm, spicy afterglow to the Perfect Curry.
The official Linux Mint Cinnamon website
Likewise, on... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/web-design-and-free-software-10004587/cinnamon-is-tasty-linux-mint-treat-10025515/ | |
1330556538 | technology | Top features for desktop users of Fedora 17 | Fedora 17 Alpha, code-named Beefy Miracle, was released yesterday (February 28). Made available for testing were Live CD images for the main edition, which uses the GNOME 3 desktop environment, the KDE edition and for the other Spins. Also released was a DVD installation image of the main edition, and a bfo image for network-based [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/29/top-features-for-desktop-users-of-fedora-17/ | |
1330556594 | technology | Fedora 17 Alpha GNOME LiveCD Screenshot Tour - Softpedia | Fedora 17 Alpha GNOME LiveCD Screenshot Tour | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fedora-17-Alpha-GNOME-Live-CD-Screenshot-Tour-255616.shtml | |
1330556764 | technology | Raspberry Pi sells out within one hour | Linux User | Raspberry Pi, the tiny $25 computer project launched this morning to unprecedented demand and success… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/raspberry-pi-sells-out-within-one-hour/ | |
1330557158 | technology | HandBrake 0.9.6 released | New version of the popular transcoding software updates several libraries and fixes bugs, removes the target size option, refreshes preview windows and requires Mac users to switch to libdvdcss for DVD decryption | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/HandBrake-0-9-6-released-1445094.html | |
1330557469 | technology | Russian Windows passes first test | Russia | The prototype of the National Software Platform (NSP) – the Russian operating system that is intended to replace Windows on computers in public agencies | http://www.apecdoc.org/site/russia/2012/02/08/russian-windows-passes-first-test/ | |
1330557563 | technology | Ubuntu for Android Demoed on Motorola Atrix 2 | Canonical demos a Motorola Atrix 2 running Ubuntu in addition to Android. | http://blog.laptopmag.com/ubuntu-with-android-demoed-on-motorola-atrix-2 | |
1330557621 | technology | Ubuntu for Android positively surprising | Ubuntu, the company best known for its distribution of Linux has now opened its doors to Android, with its full desktop OS implemented with Android’s mobile OS. With a new beginning and Ubuntu for Android prototypes to speak of, the Android phone has now become not just a phone but also so much more! How... | http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2012/02/29/ubuntu-for-android-positively-surprising/ | |
1330557671 | technology | Cotton Candy ready to be pre-ordered, runs Ubuntu and Android 4.0 | The £139 device comes with a dual-core Cortex A9 ARM processor clocked at 1.2GHz and will be usable both plugged into a host computer and on its own | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Cotton-Candy-ready-to-be-pre-ordered-runs-Ubuntu-and-Android-4-0-1445613.html | |
1330557715 | technology | Hands-on with FXI's Cotton Candy, now available for pre-order (video) | By now, we hope you're mighty familiar with FXI's Cotton Candy -- the much anticipated pocketable computer that just became available for pre-order. | http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/hands-on-with-fxi-cotton-candy-at-mwc-video/ | |
1330557794 | technology | ICC BASCAP on ACTA | A lobby group pushing for ACTA is ICC BASCAP. | http://arebentisch.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/icc-bascap-on-acta/ | |
1330557879 | technology | EU Trade Negotiators trash Europarl role at WTO | From the WTO TRIPS council tweets James Love, a reliable expert source from the consumer side. At the WTO TRIPS Council meeting, the EU negotiators were informally trashing the EU Parliament's "th... | http://arebentisch.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/eu-trade-negotiators-trash-europarl-role-at-wto/ | |
1330558071 | technology | [Phoronix] LightDM-KDE Is Ready For Testing | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2Mzk | |
1330562172 | technology | UK geeks are hungry for Raspberry Pi | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2155946/uk-geeks-hungry-raspberry-pi | ||
1330562193 | technology | Eclipse Board elections are now open | This year's elections to the Eclipse board have now been opened. There are eight candidates proposed for a total of six seats; the results will be announced at EclipseCon 2012 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Eclipse-Board-elections-are-now-open-1444271.html | |
1330562530 | technology | LibreOffice 3.5: The best Office killer yet | OpenOffice.org has long been one of the top competitors to Microsoft Office , but the open source productivity suite's future was clouded in 2009 when Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems , which had maintained OpenOffice.org since late 1999. Oracle eventually donated the OpenOffice.org code to the Apache Foundation, which promises a new release this year . | http://www.techworld.com.au/article/417022/libreoffice_3_5_best_office_killer_yet/ | |
1330562748 | technology | Kernel Log: Updates to Intel graphics drivers and util-linux | OpenGL 3.0 can only be used with Intel's new graphics driver if a potentially patented technology is enabled in Mesa 3D. A new version of util-linux standard utilities collection adds several new programs | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Updates-to-Intel-graphics-drivers-and-util-linux-1444731.html | |
1330563645 | technology | The Data Center Journal Open Source Hardware | Open source hardware came into the forefront with Facebook's Open Compute project becoming popular. Facebook is pushing OpenCompute into the storage area also. | http://www.datacenterjournal.com/the-daily-buzz/open-source-hardware-turning-hardware-into-easyware/ | |
1330564743 | technology | Next iteration of government’s CloudStore will be open source | Chris Chant, Director of the government’s G-Cloud programme, has confirmed to Computerworld UK that the next iteration of the recently opened CloudStore will be based on open source software. | http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/public-sector/3340838/next-iteration-of-governments-cloudstore-will-be-open-source/ | |
1330565007 | technology | Rockbox: Open-Source Media Player Firmware | Robert Frosts's classic poem, The Road Not Taken, concludes with the line | http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/02/rockbox-open-source-media-player-firmware/ | |
1330590262 | technology | Fedora 17 alpha KDE screen shots | The first public step towards the release of Fedora 17, code-named Beefy Miracle, was taken yesterday with the release of Fedora 17 alpha. Live CD installation images for the main edition, which uses the GNOME 3 desktop environment, the KDE, Xfce and LXDE Spins, were released. Also released, was a DVD installation image of the [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/02/29/fedora-17-alpha-kde-screen-shots/ | |
1330590412 | technology | Unity is the best choice for the future of Ubuntu | popey.com blog | Last night we kicked off the new season of our little Ubuntu Podcast with some new segments. We thought we'd have a little debate between the presenters, with | http://popey.com/blog/2012/02/29/unity-is-the-best-choice-for-the-future-of-ubuntu/ | |
1330590697 | technology | Raspberry Pi interview: Eben Upton reveals all | Linux User | We spend time with Eben Upton, the man at heart of the $25 computer project known as Raspberry Pi. We learn all about the hardware, the dev board pricing scandal and - amazingly - why Ubuntu doesn't want anything to do with it. Though otherwise candid, Eben refused to be drawn on the existence of a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled Raspberry Pi 'Model C'… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/features/raspberry-pi-interview-eban-upton-reveals-all/ | |
1330591115 | technology | Modded Android: A Space Odyssey | When I show friends and colleagues the things I'm able to do on my rooted Android device, many of them end up asking me to work similar magic on their ha | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/02/modded-android-a-space-odyssey/ | |
1330591714 | technology | TazTag unveils first Android phone with NFC and ZigBee • NFC World | French NFC specialist Taztag is to unveil the first Android phone to include support for both NFC and Zigbee at the Mobile World Congress this week. | http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/02/26/313800/taztag-unveils-first-android-phone-with-nfc-and-zigbee/ | |
1330592259 | technology | Minix Gets a NetBSD Code Infusion | Minix, the Unix operating system that inspired Linus Torvalds to create Linux, has been expanded to give users a wider range of commands and features, thanks in... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251011/minix_gets_a_netbsd_code_infusion.html | |
1330614513 | world_news | Verisign seizes .com domain registered via foreign Registrar on behalf of US Authorities. | Yesterday Forbes broke the news that Canadian Calvin Ayre and partners who operate the Bodog online gambling empire have been indicted in the U.S., and in a blog post Calvin Ayre confirmed that their bodog.com domain had been seized by homeland security. | http://blog2.easydns.org/2012/02/29/verisign-seizes-com-domain-registered-via-foreign-registrar-on-behalf-of-us-authorities/ | |
1330619600 | technology | With Raspberry Pi and Cotton Candy, Linux Launches a Revolution | Two tiny Linux-powered devices debuted this week, kicking off a new era in lower-cost computing. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251088/with_raspberry_pi_and_cotton_candy_linux_launches_a_revolution.html | |
1330624307 | technology | Ubuntu For Android Wants Smartphones To Become PCs | Remember the Citrix's Nirvana Phone? One where the phone becomes your computer, well, Canonical has been working on a... | http://www.itproportal.com/2012/03/01/ubuntu-android-wants-smartphones-become-pcs/ | |
1330624730 | technology | Top 10 enterprise-grade features to expect in Fedora 17 | Fedora leads Linux distributions in implementing new and bleeding-edge features with each new edition or version. Fedora 17, code-named Beefy Miracle, which is due sometime in May this year, will extend that lead as it will ship with many features that are yet to be considered by other distributions. Many of the new and enhanced [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/01/top-10-enterprise-grade-features-to-expect-in-fedora-17/ | |
1330624991 | technology | Linux Kernel 3.2.9 Is Available for Download | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Kernel-3-2-9-Is-Available-for-Download-255873.shtml | ||
1330625124 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin Beta1 has been released! News & Screenshots Tour | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin Beta1 has been released, what new in this beta release? Find Screenshots Tour and Video | http://www.unixmen.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-beta1-has-been-released-screenshots-tour/ | |
1330625836 | technology | Sony Mobile exec: Quad-core smartphones in early 2013 | Sony Mobile unveiled some stylish handsets at Mobile World Congress 2012, but dropped the ball on quad-core. So when will we see faster chipsets from Sony? CNET Asia finds out. Read this blog post by Aloysius Low on Mobile World Congress. | http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-57387664-78/sony-mobile-exec-quad-core-smartphones-in-early-2013/ | |
1330626005 | technology | Karel De Gucht's Fake ACTA Debate | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/karel-de-guchts-fake-acta-debate | ||
1330626892 | technology | [Phoronix] Tizen SDK Beta, Source Code Available | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2NDE | ||
1330626985 | technology | ClearOS Community 6.2.0 Beta 3 Released | ClearFoundation is dedicated to the vision that every small organization and distributed IT environment on the globe deserves proper security, content filtration, and management tools. | http://www.clearfoundation.com/ClearFoundation-Blog/418-clearos-community-620-beta-3.html | |
1330628055 | technology | California State Senate bill seeks to create open source textbook library | College students may find relief from high textbook prices in a California State Senate bill that would create a free open source textbook library.
State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, introduced a bill Feb. 8 that would fund a library containing open source textbooks for the 50 most popular lower division courses at the state’s colleges and universities. Students could download the textbooks for free or pay about $20 for a hard copy.
On March 3, the bill — which asks for $25 million in state funding to create the open source textbooks — will be eligible for | http://www.dailycal.org/2012/02/29/california-state-senate-bill-seeks-to-create-open-source-textbook-library/ | |
1330628230 | technology | Open source software brings benefits to Katikati Computers | When Michael Pavletich and Glynn Smith found themselves running identical businesses six years ago, they decided they better join forces. Their operations in Katikati had the same business approach and philosophy and they also shared a love of motorcycling.
However, though the partnership works well, Pavletich admits running a small business like Katikati Computers can be trying when one of them is away. Early in January, for example, Pavletich was effectively tied to the shop, while Smith was on holiday. Foot traffic and phone calls come and go, creating peaks in work that can only be overco | http://reseller.co.nz/reseller.nsf/profile/open-source-software-brings-benefits-to-katikati-computers | |
1330630049 | technology | Foursquare ditches Google Maps for open source data | Pricing model change prompts hunt for cheaper alternative | http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/373228/foursquare-ditches-google-maps-for-open-source-data | |
1330632812 | technology | EU Censorship Plan With A Cheesy Name: The Clean IT Project | Techdirt | A couple of weeks ago, Techdirt reported on UK politicians calling for ISPs to "take down" terrorist content. Now it seems that the idea has not only spread to other European countries, but even acquired a cheesy name: "the Clean IT... | http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120227/08190817889/eu-censorship-plan-with-cheesy-name-clean-it-project.shtml | |
1330635876 | technology | Zemlin praises $25 Linux computer: a Windows license costs more than four Raspberry Pis | Linux Foundation executive director Jim Zemlin wrote a blog post this morning praising the Raspberry Pi foundation's $25 Linux board. He pointed out that inexpensive hardware and free software will drive innovation in the future | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/zemlin-praises-25-linux-computer-a-windows-license-costs-more-than-four-raspberry-pis.ars | |
1330637064 | technology | Talking Spark tablets with KDE developer Aaron Seigo (video) | The Spark tablet will be the first 7 inch tablet to ship with Mer Linux and KDE Plasma Active software when it launches in May.
It’s already available for pre-order in Europe for €200, and developer Aaron Seigo who started the project says when it goes on sale in the US the Spark tablet will likely be even cheaper due to lower taxes in the States. | http://liliputing.com/2012/02/talking-spark-with-kde-developer-aaron-seigo.html | |
1330637391 | technology | CentOS, RHEL and Scientific Linux 4 reach their End of Life | As Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 has reached its regular End of Life (EOL), CentOS and Scientific Linux have also discontinued maintenance of their series 4 versions; Oracle will support Oracle Linux 4 for another year | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/CentOS-RHEL-and-Scientific-Linux-4-reach-their-End-of-Life-1446445.html | |
1330637860 | technology | An open-source robo-surgeon | RAVENS have a bad reputation. Medieval monks, who liked to give names to everything (even things that did not need them), came up with “an unkindness” as the collective noun for these corvids. | http://www.economist.com/node/21548489 | |
1330641886 | technology | [Phoronix] GCC 4.6.3 Released With 70+ Fixes | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2NDQ | |
1330642018 | technology | Project Lumberjack to improve Linux logging | In a lively discussion at the RedHat offices two weeks ago in Brno, a number of well respected individuals were discussing how logging in general, and Linux logging in particular could be improved. As you may have guessed I was invited because of syslog-ng, but representatives of other logging related projects were also in nice numbers: Steve Gibbs (auditd), Lennart Poettering (systemd, journald), Rainer Gerhards (rsyslog), William Heinbockel (CEE, Mitre) and a number of nice people from the RedHat team. | http://bazsi.blogs.balabit.com/2012/02/project-lumberjack-to-improve-linux-logging/ | |
1330642134 | technology | Rottification of ACTA | Today the ACTA workshop turned out to be a catastrophy for ACTA proponents. Not because issues raised by MEP or participants were very tough, they weren't. A toxic mix of clear cut academics speake... | http://arebentisch.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/rottification-of-acta/ | |
1330642300 | technology | Community spotlight: 5 questions with system administrator Marek Mahut | Meet Marek Mahut. He's a system administrator in Brno, Czech republic, works for Red Hat, and has an interest in the public sector—particularly in how it can be more open and transparent. Marek has contributed several articles on public policy and transparency in government, including Open source is illegal? This very popular post generated thousands of page views and some interesting conversation. Marek also contributes reports on several open source events that he attends. | http://opensource.com/government/12/2/community-spotlight-5-questions-system-administrator-marek-mahut | |
1330645302 | technology | Microsoft Products Don’t Work, Won’t Work | Techrights | Microsoft cannot implement security correctly, which causes more harm than nothing at all | http://techrights.org/2012/03/01/harm-in-code/ | |
1330646100 | technology | Linus Torvalds Scoffs at OpenSUSE | Techrights | Torvalds gets fed up with SUSE | http://techrights.org/2012/03/01/fed-up-with-suse/ | |
1330646980 | technology | Microsoft Imperialism Shot Down by Protests in Europe | Techrights | Protests in Slovakia drive Microsoft away, at least for the time being | http://techrights.org/2012/03/01/protests-in-slovakia/ | |
1330647649 | technology | Google Helps EPO Manage Monopolies, Unitary Patent Aided | Techrights | Google fuels the EPO with its tools that can help usher software patents into Europe | http://techrights.org/2012/03/01/google-fuels-the-epo/ | |
1330648483 | science | Dr. Ben Goldacre Speaks Out Against Gates Foundation Support for Bad Drugs | Techrights | The patent ventures (monopolies) of Bill Gates are criticised by medical doctors and Warren Buffett’s son | http://techrights.org/2012/03/01/drug-approach/ | |
1330649787 | world_news | Bill Gates Pays Learning Matters, Inc. for Lobbying, Information Censored | Techrights | Learning Matters too is confirmed to be in the pocket of the Gates Foundation with its insidious, self-serving, for-profit agenda | http://techrights.org/2012/03/01/learning-matters-sold-out/ | |
1330649891 | politics | Principals Say No to Gates’ Occupation of US Schools | Techrights | Bill Gates' ambitions of world domination are met by resistance from yet more influential people | http://techrights.org/2012/03/01/influential-people-on-ed-reform/ | |
1330679246 | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Beta 1 Released [Screenshots, Video] ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Beta 1 Released [Screenshots, Video] ~ Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/ubuntu-1204-lts-beta-1-released.html | ||
1330710596 | [Phoronix] PHP 5.4 Release Brings Many Changes | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2NDY | ||
1330678978 | technology | Install Faenza Icons In KDE 4.8 | First, I should say that this guide is a guide for performing a very trivial task. There is nothing difficult here that would prevent an... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/install-faenza-icons-in-kde-4-8/ | |
1330679333 | technology | Raspberry Pi's $25 PC to Be Back on Sale in a Month | A new supply of the US$25 Raspberry Pi Linux PC, which sold out minutes after going on sale Wednesday, should be available in a month to six weeks, the nonprofit... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251098/raspberry_pis_25_pc_to_be_back_on_sale_in_a_month.html | |
1330679582 | technology | The Truth About RHEV | VMware, Microsoft and Citrix are the Big 3 of server virtualization and public cloud. It may soon be time to add Red Hat and rebrand them the Big 4, however. With more mission-critical Linux servers being virtualized, more servers are running RHEV, and cloud providers are not exempt from this trend. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-trends/the-truth-about-rhev.html | |
1330680266 | technology | FreeNAS 8.0.4 updates Firefly, Transmission and Samba | The maintenance update to the 8.0.x branch of FreeNAS includes a new version of the Firefly media server, and upgraded versions of Transmission and Samba 3.6.3 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/FreeNAS-8-0-4-updates-Firefly-Transmission-and-Samba-1446172.html | |
1330680336 | technology | NGINX 1.1.16 development version arrives | Version 1.1.16 of the high performance web server adds new features such as an increased limit for simultaneous subrequests and the ability to return 307 redirection messages | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/NGINX-1-1-16-development-version-arrives-1446177.html | |
1330680466 | technology | ClearOS 6.2 Moves A Step Closer To Release | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2NDI | ||
1330687198 | business | The bright future of LibreOffice | A year ago, the storied quest for a viable open source office suite was in peril. The LibreOffice project turned all that around -- and exiting new innovations promise another leap ahead | http://www.infoworld.com/t/open-source-software/the-bright-future-of-libreoffice-187765 | |
1330715186 | technology | How to Find the Perfect Linux Distribution for You | Linux is a badass open-source operating system. Take it from a card-carrying Linux lover. But it's not without problems. One such problem: There are nearly six hundred different versions of Linux out there—an incredibly overwhelming number to even the most experienced of Linux users. | http://lifehacker.com/5889950/how-to-find-the-perfect-linux-distribution-for-you | |
1330723520 | technology | [Phoronix] Linux 3.3 Kernel: Btrfs vs. EXT4 | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=linux_33_btrfs&num=1 | ||
1330723658 | technology | [Phoronix] KDE's New Web Browser Hits 0.9 Stable | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2NTE | ||
1330724615 | technology | BackTrack 5 update expands security toolkit | The R2 release of BackTrack 5 upgrades its custom-built Linux kernel, and includes new and upgraded tools, such as version 4.2.0 of the Metasploit exploit framework and a special edition of the Maltego data mining tool | http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/BackTrack-5-update-expands-security-toolkit-1446875.html | |
1330724913 | technology | How To Install Trinity on Ubuntu & Relive KDE 3 | The Trinity Desktop Environment is KDE 3, actively developed and updated. It’s ideal for KDE fans that never took to KDE 4 or anyone interested in what KDE was like. | http://www.howtogeek.com/106840/how-to-install-trinity-on-ubuntu-relive-kde-3/ | |
1330725433 | technology | UniDockyNapse 11.10 Screenshots | UniDockyNapse 11.10 screenshots gallery. Screenshot gallery of Linux distros, BSD, Solaris & Other OSes. Leading Linux, BSD, Solaris & Other OS screenshots resource. Screen shots of Linux distros, BSD, Solaris & Other OSes. | http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=UniDockyNapse%2011.10 | |
1330725648 | technology | Kubuntu 12.04 LTS Will Be Supported for 5 Years - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kubuntu-12-04-LTS-Will-Be-Supported-for-5-Years-256135.shtml | ||
1330725999 | technology | Mobile World Congress 2012 Invaded By Andoids | Muktware | Mobile World Congress 2012 was clearly dominated by Android -- one may even call it Android World Congress. We were greeted by a human sized robot at the Barcelona airports, and then you can see Android buses running in the city. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3365/mobile-world-congress-2012-invaded-andoids | |
1330726237 | technology | Opinion: It’s time to open-source the Big Society | The collaborative nature of open source means it’s a perfect match for the government | http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/opinion/2156381/opinion-it-s-source-society | |
1330726355 | technology | Now, get an Android-based tablet @Rs 5,000 | Students in India will have more options to choose from as far as low-cost tablets go with a global education company launching an android tablet costing Rs 5,000. | http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/PersonalTech-Updates/Now-get-an-Android-based-tablet-Rs-5-000/SP-Article1-819675.aspx | |
1330726601 | technology | ForgeRock closes $7 million for open source identity platform | ForgeRock, the open source vendor behind the I3 Open Identity Platform, today announced that it has raised $7 million in series A funding from Accel Partners. | http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2012/03/02/forgerock-closes-7-million-for-open-source-identity-platform | |
1330729339 | technology | InformationWeek – Security > Security in obscurity is a wrong thing to follow: Harish Pillay | Harish Pillay, Global Head, Community Architect & Leadership, Red Hat, was in Bangalore for the recently held JUDCon 2012: India conference. InformationWeek caught up with him to gauge his insights into the security culture embedded in the Linux community | http://www.informationweek.in/Security/12-03-02/Security_in_obscurity_is_a_wrong_thing_to_follow_Harish_Pillay.aspx | |
1330729662 | technology | Hackers print tiny Linux box to net up your home | http://www.reghardware.com/2012/03/02/ninja_blocks_do_for_home_automation_what_raspberry_pi_does_for_programming/ | ||
1330735456 | technology | Archos Child Pad is cheap and cheery | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwiches all round | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2156865/archos-child-pad-cheap-cheery | |
1330736334 | technology | Seven New Features in Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' Beta 1 | Eager for an early taste of Ubuntu's new Head-Up Display? This is the place to check it out. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251210/seven_new_features_in_ubuntu_1204_precise_pangolin_beta_1.html | |
1330762835 | technology | Hadoop: How open source can whittle Big Data down to size | In 2011 'Big Data' was, next to 'Cloud', the most dropped buzzword of the year. In 2012 Big Data is set to become a serious issue that many IT organisations across the public and private sectors will need to come to grips with. | http://www.cfoworld.com/technology/33201/hadoop-how-open-source-can-whittle-big-data-down-size | |
1330762903 | technology | Aitech Defense Systems upgrading avionics | California company Aitech Defense Systems Inc. has developed a single-board computer designed for several uses, including reconnaissance applications. | http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2012/03/02/Aitech-Defense-Systems-upgrading-avionics/UPI-28281330724639/ | |
1330763123 | technology | Kubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin beta 1 screen shots | Yet another screen shot post on yet another pre-stable release distribution. This time, it is from Kubuntu 12.04 beta 1, the first beta release of what will become Kubuntu 12.04 LTS (Long Term Support). Unlike Fedora 17 alpha, which is loaded with new and enhanced features, some of which have been written about here and [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/02/kubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-beta-1-screen-shots/ | |
1330763531 | technology | Turn Your Netbook into an Android Device with Android x86 | Got an ASUS Eee PC netbook lying around gathering dust? Thanks to the Android x86 project, you can turn it into a neat little device running the latest version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich of the Android OS. Installing Android x86 on a regular netbook is not just a geeky way to kill time. If you want to check out the latest version of Android, and you don't feel like forking out for the latest smartphone or tablet, you can repurpose your old netbook as an Android testing platform. If you already have an Android device, but you don't want to go through the rigmarole of rooting it, running Android x86 | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/turn_your_netbook_android_device_android_x86 | |
1330763673 | technology | Next myTouch Devices Coming from Huawei (Images) | HTC kicked off T-Mobile's myTouch line back in 2009 with a rebranded HTC Magic, and had been the sole manufacturer of the handsets until late last | http://pocketnow.com/android/next-mytouch-devices-coming-from-huawei-images | |
1330764154 | technology | Cory Doctorow: What’s Inside the Box | you have Ubuntu, a flavor of GNU/Linux that offers ‘‘repositories’’ of programs that are understood to be well-made and trustworthy. | http://www.locusmag.com/Perspectives/2012/03/cory-doctorow-whats-inside-the-box/ | |
1330787342 | technology | Guayadeque 0.3.5 : Lightweight Music Player for Ubuntu with Multiple Collection and CUE Supports - Ubuntu Portal | Guayadeque is Lightweight and fully featured Music Player for Ubuntu and other linux distribution such (Arch linux, gentoo,Mageia and Fedora). Guayadeque Music | http://ubuntuportal.com/guayadeque-0-3-5-lightweight-music-player-for-ubuntu-with-multiple-collection-and-cue-supports-1/ | |
1330818464 | technology | CeBIT 2012: Open source and Linux | For the fourth year in a row, open source and Linux projects and organisations will be represented at the upcoming CeBIT trade show, taking place from 6 to 10 March in Hanover, Germany. The H takes a look at some of those attending and what they will be presenting | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/CeBIT-2012-Open-source-and-Linux-1447392.html | |
1330818548 | technology | Nigeria to host African Conference on Free, Open Source Software | http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/03/nigeria-to-host-african-conference-on-free-open-source-software/ | ||
1330818793 | technology | Why Did Red Hat Buy Gluster? -- InfoStor | It's been four months since Red Hat announced its intent to purchase the Gluster parallel file system. Its reasons are becoming clear, and they may surprise you. | http://www.infostor.com/blogs_new/henry_newman/why-did-red-hat-buy-gluster.html | |
1330819156 | technology | Btrfs And The Future Of Linux Filesystems | Linux filesystems have a long and checkered history behind them and every now and then there is much excitement as a new filesystem is about to become mainstream and production ready. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3366/btrfs-and-future-linux-filesystems | |
1330819925 | technology | SalineOS 1.6 review | SalineOS is a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian and uses the Xfce desktop environment. The first version reviewed on this website was SalineOS 1.1, and that was back in February 2011 (see SalineOS 1.1 review) . There has been several versions published since then – SalineOS 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5. This article is [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/02/salineos-1-6-review/ | |
1330820175 | technology | Best Podcast Software/Tools For Linux | TechSource | http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/best-podcast-softwaretools-for-linux.html | ||
1330844206 | technology | Kubuntu 12.04 Alpha 2 With KDE Plasma Netbook – Overview & Screenshots | http://www.tuxarena.com/2012/02/kubuntu-12-04-alpha-2-with-kde-plasma-netbook-overview-screenshots/ | ||
1330846050 | technology | Oracle Enterprise Linux 5.8 Officially Released - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Oracle-Enterprise-Linux-5-8-Officially-Released-256508.shtml | ||
1330870169 | technology | World’s Biggest Patent Troll, a Microsoft Offshoot, Takes Extortion Public Again | Techrights | An update on Intellectual Ventures and a few other trolling examples | http://techrights.org/2012/03/04/privatizing-the-commons/ | |
1330871875 | technology | Revolving Doors: How Microsoft Essentially Bribes Prominent Google Critics | Techrights | Microsoft still pays Google-hostile people, sometimes paying them entire wages | http://techrights.org/2012/03/04/randall-long-joins-msft/ | |
1330874967 | technology | Porting Apache OpenOffice to FreeBSD -- Ready to test! : Apache OpenOffice (incubating) | We are pleased to note that NAKATA, Maho and Pedro Giffuni have ported Apache OpenOffice to FreeBSD. The results of their porting effort are now in the FreeBSD ports tree, so everyone can easily build and use it. FreeBSD users are invited to help test this port and report bugs. | https://blogs.apache.org/OOo/entry/apache_openoffice_has_been_ported | |
1330936015 | technology | LKML: Linus Torvalds: Linux 3.3-rc6 | https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/3/3/139 | ||
1330937651 | Always Innovating wants to make your dumb TV smart with a USB dongle | MyCE – My Consumer Electronics | Would you pay a small fee to turn your average HDTV into a smart TV? Always Innovating hopes so. The San Francisco company showed off its HDMI Dongle, which adds Android 4.0 support to non-connected televisions, at this week's Mobile Web Congress in Barcelona, Spain. | http://www.myce.com/news/always-innovating-wants-to-make-your-dumb-tv-smart-with-a-usb-dongle-59719/ | ||
1330936222 | technology | What Ubuntu Can Take Away From The Raspberry Revolution | What Ubuntu Can Take Away From The Raspberry Revolution | http://techlaze.com/2012/03/what-ubuntu-can-take-away-from-the-raspberry-revolution/ | |
1330936258 | technology | Linux Deepin 11.12.1 screen shots | Linux Deepin is a desktop distribution that is based on Ubuntu. This is a new distribution to me, new in the sense that I have never used or reviewed it. The latest release, Linux Deepin 11.12.1, provides an opportunity for me to find out what it has to offer. Though I tend to stay away [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/04/linux-deepin-11-12-1-screen-shots/ | |
1330939014 | technology | Ninja Block Linux computer reaches $80k crowd-funding | The Ninja Block open source cloud automation device looks as if it could be heading into the development stage after attracting $50,000 of pledges in only a week on the Kickstarter crowd funding website. | http://www.itworld.com/networking/255172/ninja-block-linux-computer-reaches-80k-crowd-funding | |
1330939684 | technology | Android 6.0 Codenamed Key Lime Pie | Muktware | Google has reportedly planned to codename the successor of Jelly Beans (Android 5.0) as Key Lime Pie. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3369/android-60-codenamed-key-lime-pie-target-windows-8-devices | |
1330941705 | technology | Google Chrome To Be Used by U.S. State Department | http://www.webpronews.com/google-chrome-state-dept-2012-03 | ||
1330941886 | technology | Sabayon 8.0 review - The love is gone | Review of Sabayon 8.0 with KDE desktop, a Gentoo-based distribution, covering live session, installation and post-install use, including Wireless, look & feel, multimedia playback - MP3 and Flash, dual-boot setup with Windows 8, applications, package management, desktop effects, system performance, stability, suspend & resume, some annoyances, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/sabayon-8.html | |
1330949633 | technology | Novell Sells Its Home | Techrights | The Novell Tower is up for sale | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/novell-tower-up-for-sale/ | |
1330950876 | technology | Novell’s Buyer, Attachmate, is Financially Troubled | Techrights | Attachmate receives very bad ratings and cancels its call for loans (more debt) | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/attachmate-down-the-drain/ | |
1330951869 | technology | Novell Decommissioned | Techrights | News about Novell becoming scarce and OpenSUSE Weekly News reaching the end of the line | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/novell-is-history/ | |
1330952549 | technology | Microsoft Starts Extorting Competitors by Proxy, Using Nokia’s Patents | Techrights | The extortion scheme of Microsoft and its mole inside Nokia moves into first gear | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/innovation-by-extortion/ | |
1330953300 | technology | True Desktop Market Share for GNU/Linux | Techrights | A reader's take on GNU/Linux market share and why some firms get it wrong | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/tux-share/ | |
1330954680 | technology | MSBBC Lies About Microsoft Market Share | Techrights | BBC bias as shown clearly by Homer from slated.org | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/bbc-windows-bias/ | |
1330956868 | politics | Reuters Explains How Foundations Like Gates Foundation Are Used to Evade Tax | Techrights | The tax loopholes that Bill Gates is exploiting (and lobbying for) are explained by professionals with professional liability | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/evading-tax-with-loopholes/ | |
1330963703 | technology | Patents Roundup: Hype, Critics, and Threat to Linux/Android | Techrights | A FOSS-centric look at patent news from the past week or so | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/swpats-threats-to-linux/ | |
1330965341 | technology | President José Manuel Barroso Does Not Understand Patents; Time to Fight the Unitary Patent Like We Fought ACTA | Techrights | Business interests take over Europe and European politicians play along with negative patents agenda | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/negative-patents-agenda/ | |
1330967483 | technology | Bill Gates Bribes to Change Policy, Make Profit From Patents | Techrights | A good new example of how the Gates Foundation changes a foreign government's behaviour and then shrewdly passes a quarter of a million dollars to those responsible | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/bill-gates-politics-mode/ | |
1330968339 | politics | Bill Gates Pays League of Education Voters, Stand for Children for Lobbying, Wolfram Too | A look at the machinations of Bill Gates in education, or rather, the privatisation of the education system | http://techrights.org/2012/03/05/privatization-of-education-system/ | |
1331025688 | Chakra 2012.02: improved, but still confusing - Linux notes from DarkDuck | These are too many rough edges for the beginners. Anyhow, Chakra Linux 2012.02 is a big improvement from version 2011.04. I hope that development will continue, and eventually the system will be polished and shiny. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/chakra-201202-improved-but-still.html | ||
1330988006 | technology | You can now run Arch & Debian Linux on a Raspberry Pi | ZDNet | Several Linux distributions, Arch and Debian, are now available for the credit-card sized Raspberry Pi computer. Fedora, however, the “official& | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/you-can-now-run-arch-debian-linux-on-a-raspberry-pi/10486 | |
1331026053 | [Phoronix] Debian: kFreeBSD 9.0 Kernel Competing Against Linux 3.2 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=debian_kfreebsd_90&num=1 | ||
1331021727 | technology | Hardware Profile: exciTe 10 LE | Just one more entry in the Hardware Profiles category, where I profile upcoming and available mobile devices powered by Linux-based operating systems (distributions, as we like to call them). This one is an Android tablet from Toshiba. The tablet is called the exciTe 10 LE, and will be available from March 6, just one day [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/05/hardware-profile-excite-10-le/ | |
1331022258 | KDE - Best Desktop Environment of the Year | KDE.news | The 2011 Members' Choice Awards from LinuxQuestions.org has honored the KDE Community with "Best Desktop Environment of the Year". In addition, Tech Radar has declared that KDE Workspaces are the best desktop environment. KDE innovation, performance and stability have particular appeal for users.read more | http://dot.kde.org/2012/03/05/kde-best-desktop-environment-year | ||
1331025358 | Linux News: Community: Raspberry Pi and Cotton Candy: Computing's Newest Treats | There has never been any shortage of interesting names here in the Linux world, but recently a decidedly sugary theme has emerged. Just in the past week, we saw the debut of Cotton Candy and the long-awaited Raspberry Pi -- two diminutive computing devices that may have the potential to shake up the computing world. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74562.html | ||
1331022223 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 Open Source OS LTS Offers More Features, Polish | The VAR Guy | A look at some of the latest features debuting in the Ubuntu 12.04 open source operating system, including many updates -- which is notable for an LTS release. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/05/ubuntu-12-04-open-source-os-lts-offers-more-features-polish/ | |
1331025226 | technology | The growth of LibreOffice over Microsoft Office | Unixmen | Following the game-changing split and backing by The Document Foundation (TDF) LibreOffice has over 25,000 code commits and 330 contributors | http://www.unixmen.com/the-growth-of-libreoffice-over-microsoft-office/ | |
1331025800 | technology | [Phoronix] MythTV 0.25 Will Finally Be Released Next Month | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2NjA | |
1331026191 | technology | Get A KDE Spark Tablet RIGHT NOW! | Potential buyers have been clamoring over the new KDE Spark tablet. Though predicted to perform otherwise, demand has been incredibly... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/get-a-kde-spark-tablet-right-now/ | |
1331026293 | technology | Unity Desktop Lenses | Install additional lenses for the Unity desktop dash to enhance your search results. | http://linuxlibrary.org/desktop/unity-desktop-lenses/ | |
1331029400 | technology | Linux From Scratch 7.1 published | A new version of the step-by-step guide for building a custom Linux installation from sources has been released with fixes to bootscripts and updates to 20 packages | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-From-Scratch-7-1-published-1463152.html | |
1331030244 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in 3.3 (Part 3) | A long line-up of changes to the code for memory management will fix problems and improve performance in some areas. The kernel now supports the Large Physical Address Extension (LPAE) and boots on X86 EFI systems even without a boot loader | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-3-Part-3-Architecture-and-infrastructure-1463482.html | |
1331031281 | technology | Vista 8 may drive me to Linux | I have been a Microsoft defender for decades -- but have I been as horrified by one of the company's products as I am by Windows 8. | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/121015-windows-8-may-drive-me-to-linux | |
1331032909 | technology | Communication Minister To Chair Open Source Conference | Leadership Newspapers | Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson, is to declare open the 5th African Conference on FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and the Digital Commons | http://leadership.ng/nga/articles/18259/2012/03/06/communication_minister_chair_open_source_conference.html | |
1331075938 | The Linux Setup, Noah Lorang, 37signals - My Linux Rig | The Linux Setup, Noah Lorang, 37signals Noah’s on my radar because of this post he wrote about how operating systems are becoming irrelevant. The piece points out how Noah was able to effortlessly... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/18755288267/the-linux-setup-noah-lorang-37signals | ||
1331156894 | [Phoronix] NVIDIA Is Joining The Linux Foundation | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2NzI | ||
1331107203 | technology | When OpenSUSE Falls | Techrights | A few words about the demise of OpenSUSE | http://techrights.org/2012/03/07/when-opensuse-falls/ | |
1331107615 | technology | Microsoft Buys Vista 8 Reviews by Bribing Journalists Again | Techrights | Microsoft reassures us that bribes are not a mistake but a deliberate act of marketing | http://techrights.org/2012/03/07/win8-bribe/ | |
1331108694 | politics | Bill Gates Pays the BBC, Gets Coverage From the BBC | Techrights | The BBC is no longer independent and it shows | http://techrights.org/2012/03/07/bbc-gates/ | |
1331108734 | business | Financing and Foundations | Techrights | A look at some recent reports on foundations that extract power from money | http://techrights.org/2012/03/07/extracting-power-from-money/ | |
1331110678 | technology | Zorin OS First Impressions | Disclaimer: This isn't a full review; I'm running Zorin in a virtual machine to see how it looks (Virtualbox 4.1.8).
Zorin OS wants to be known as the "gateway to Linux for Windows users". It is... | http://duskfire.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/zorin-os-first-impressions/ | |
1331111154 | technology | Debian GNU/Linux Keeps Getting Stronger | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/06/debian-gnulinux-keeps-getting-stronger/ | ||
1331111255 | technology | Unity Linux 2012 Alpha 1 released | http://ubuntumanual.org/posts/655/unity-linux-2012-alpha-1-released | ||
1331111364 | technology | CeBIT 2012: Knoppix 7.0 presented | At this year's CeBIT Open Source Forum, Knoppix creator Klaus Knopper announced the release of version 7.0 of his popular Live Linux distribution | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/CeBIT-2012-Knoppix-7-0-presented-1464749.html | |
1331111524 | technology | First Official Release of Songbird Fork - Nightingale Music Player - Just Happened! | http://www.techdrivein.com/2012/03/first-official-release-of-songbird-fork.html | ||
1331111653 | technology | Inside the ToyBox: An interview with Rob Landley | The H talked to Rob Landley, creator of ToyBox, most recently in the news over accusations around its change of licence, about the history of the code behind the controversy and why he brought it back out of retirement | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Inside-the-ToyBox-An-interview-with-Rob-Landley-1447494.html | |
1331120414 | technology | Developers Should Love Mozilla Boot-to-Gecko Phone - View From Above | The new Mozilla Boot to Gecko system uses web standards and a very small Linux OS kernel, which should add up to an extremely developer-friendly approach. | http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/mobile-cloud-view/developers-should-love-mozilla-boot-to-gecko-phone/ | |
1331148121 | technology | Microsoft Bribing for Tamil Nadu (India) to Drop GNU/Linux in Education | Techrights | Bill Gates and his groupies are still pillaging and plundering India, using proprietary (secret) code and Trojan horses rather than old-age weapons | http://techrights.org/2012/03/07/pillaging-and-plundering-india/ | |
1331148213 | technology | Apple Wants ‘Linux Tax’, OIN Still Unable to Do Much | Techrights | An expansion of scope at the OIN does not help resolve the real problems GNU/Linux and Free software at large are having | http://techrights.org/2012/03/07/oin-expansion/ | |
1331148919 | technology | Mozilla Firefox 13 Set to Improve Security with ASLR - InternetNews. | Will better add-on security break the Enterprise release? | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/mozilla-firefox-13-set-to-improve-security-with-aslr.html | |
1331150499 | technology | Linux News: Reviews: LXDE: This Lightweight Distro Isn't Missing Much | It's no wonder that the Linux desktop operating system is not attracting hoards of new users from Microsoft Windows and the Mac OS X platforms. Linux has almost too many desktop choices. And most of them are far from good. One clear exception is the Lightweight X Desktop Environment, or LXDE. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/LXDE-This-Lightweight-Distro-Isnt-Missing-Much-74574.html | |
1331150528 | technology | The HUD is Officially Available For Unity 2D On Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin | LinuxNov | The HUD or Head-Up display is an interactive way to search inside currently running application menus. This tool becomes handy, specially for applications | http://www.linuxnov.com/the-hud-is-officially-available-for-unity-2d-on-ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin/ | |
1331156151 | technology | Qt 5 alpha approaching | http://lists.qt-project.org/pipermail/development/2012-March/002400.html | ||
1331157520 | lifestyle | The new iPad's great but what's wrong with a good, inexpensive Android tablet? | ZDNet | Great new display, check; faster processor, check; 4G mobile connection, check; better camera, check. Price, still starts $499 for a 16GB Wi-Fi model... how about a $199 Nook Tablet instead? | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/the-new-ipads-great-but-whats-wrong-with-a-good-inexpensive-android-tablet/10544 | |
1331158828 | technology | Open source helicopters trivialize Europe's ODF troubles | http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/public-sector/2012/03/open-source-helicopters-trivia.html | ||
1331159370 | technology | Exclusive Interview With Mark Shuttleworth, HUD, Ubuntu For Android And Much More | In this interview we discussed HUD, Ubuntu for Android and challenges for Ubuntu in the desktop market. Read on... | http://www.muktware.com/news/3375/exclusive-interview-mark-shuttleworth-hud-ubuntu-android-and-much-more | |
1331159798 | technology | Android outpaces IOS to widen US smartphone lead | Windows Phone is losing market share | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2157670/android-outpaces-ios-widen-smartphone-lead | |
1331165050 | technology | An Open Source Robotic Surgeon Could Save Your Life | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/an-open-source-robotic-surgeon-could-save-your-life | |
1331165266 | technology | Open e-mail to CBC: Apple Does Not Control 70% of the Tablet Market | One man. Closing, all the windows. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/07/open-e-mail-to-cbc-apple-does-not-control-70-of-the-tablet-market/ | |
1331165648 | technology | First Look At Ubuntu Linux 12.04: ‘Precise Pangolin’ | Lifehacker Australia | Ubuntu 12.04 is coming in April, but eager users can check out the beta version today. 'Precise Pangolin' includes a new quick search feature called t... | http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/first-look-at-ubuntu-linux-12-04-precise-pangolin/ | |
1331165922 | technology | Ubuntu is the open source platform of choice for Oxford Archaeology | Oxford Archaeology, as its name implies, is no high-tech newbie. The company, self described as an expert in excavation and heritage management, was founded in 1973 in Oxford, England and has been expanding globally ever since. Clients include the United Kingdom’s Royal Household, Ministry of Defence and Highways Agency as well as UNESCO, British Petroleum, Oxford University and the Ministries of Culture for France, Turkey and Nepal. | http://www.ubuntu.com/products/casestudies/oxford-archaeology | |
1331166292 | technology | All Your Internets Belong to US, Continued: The Bodog.com Case | Imagine a scenario in which a country enacts a law that bans the sale of asbestos and includes the power to seize the assets of any company selling the product anywhere in the world. The country tests the law by obtaining a court order to seize key assets of a Canadian company, whose operations with hundreds of employees takes a major hit. The Canadian government is outraged, promising to support the company in its efforts to restore its operations.
That is the opening of my technology law column this week (Toronto Star version, homepage version) which continues by noting this scenario became | http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6359/135/ | |
1331167493 | technology | ACTA may already be dead | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/a-strategy-looking-through-acta-and-beyond | ||
1331167660 | technology | [Phoronix] AMD Catalyst 12.2 For Linux Brings Few Changes | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2Nzc | ||
1331196425 | technology | Watching the Future of Canonical - Linux Magazine Online | Is it just me, or is there a whiff of desperation these days around Canonical, Ubuntu's commercial arm? | http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Off-the-Beat-Bruce-Byfield-s-Blog/Watching-the-Future-of-Canonical | |
1331196502 | technology | KDE 4.8.1 – the best DE you can get | Today saw the announcement of a new chapter in the KDE 4.8 series. I was already very pleased with the point release 4.8.0 – it is amazing how the developers managed to keep their desktop environment stable when transitioning from 4.7 to 4.8. And the first maintenance release 4.8.1 brings us bug fixes and more.
Thanks to the fact that the KDE team makes the sources available to packagers ahead of the public announcement, I am again able to provide you with Slackware KDE 4.8.1 packages on time, and they are up for the taking! | http://alien.slackbook.org/blog/kde-4-8-1-the-best-de-you-can-get/ | |
1331197079 | technology | Linux Deepin 11.12.1 review | Linux Deepin is a desktop distribution based on Ubuntu Desktop, but using a modifed GNOME 3 shell, not Ubuntu’s Unity desktop. It was founded by Liu Wenhuan, who is also a co-founder of Wuhan Linux User Group (LUG), a LUG in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, China. Linux Deepin is the third distribution reviewed [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/06/linux-deepin-11-12-1-review/ | |
1331197122 | technology | World Of Linux: antiX Linux M12 test 2 has been released | http://linux4everybody.blogspot.in/2012/03/antix-linux-m12-test-2-has-been.html | ||
1331197238 | technology | Akademy 2012 - papers, registration, travel | http://dot.kde.org/2012/03/07/akademy-2012-papers-registration-travel | ||
1331197564 | technology | TechRadar: Android Jelly Bean could come first from Asus | Asus hopes its close partnership with Google will lead it to be the first company to offer devices running Android Jelly Bean (version 5.0). | http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/android-jelly-bean-could-come-first-from-asus-1068276 | |
1331198171 | technology | StatCounter: Android web browser claims biggest user share | Android's native web browser can now lay claim to being the most popular mobile browser, according to StatCounter's latest survey. Mapping use over | http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/statcounter-android-web-browser-claims-biggest-user-share/ | |
1331198310 | technology | GitHub security incident highlights Ruby on Rails problem | A user demonstrated a problem with Ruby on Rails by showing how he could "push" a change to Rails on the Rails-based GitHub platform. The problem is resolved but the underlying flaw affects many Rails-based applications | http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/GitHub-security-incident-highlights-Ruby-on-Rails-problem-1463207.html | |
1331198493 | technology | X Server 1.12 gets multi-touch support | The new version of X Server includes support for recognising and managing input from several fingers on touch screens and touchpads | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/X-Server-1-12-gets-multi-touch-support-1463202.html | |
1331198749 | technology | Unigine Releases New Heaven For Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2Nzg | |
1331213093 | technology | Develop Android apps from within Android using AIDE (video) | Replication is a necessary survival technique in nature, and now Android apps have joined the self-preservation fray with a new piece of software kno | http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/develop-android-using-aide-video/ | |
1331229854 | technology | To Run Windows Software on Linux, Try Wine 1.4 | The new stable release of this Windows compatibility layer adds support for Microsoft Office 2010, among many other improvements. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251510/to_run_windows_software_on_linux_try_wine_14.html | |
1331240120 | technology | Torvalds to bad security devs: "Kill yourself now" | Linux creator Linus Torvalds last week posted a searing rant to Google+ hammering the developers of OpenSUSE for "mentally diseased" security measures. | http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/030812-torvalds-257078.html | |
1331247638 | technology | NASA: Funded by the Public to Feed Patent Trolls | Techrights | NASA is doing its controversial patents feast again | http://techrights.org/2012/03/08/patents-feast/ | |
1331249256 | technology | Linux Foundation's Collaboration Summit Coming in April | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/linux-foundations-collaboration-summit-coming-in-april | |
1331249360 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Updates Take Canonical Beyond the Desktop | The VAR Guy | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS soon will be released, bringing a lot of new features to the desktop as well as servers, the cloud and multimedia as open source proliferates. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/08/ubuntu-12-04-lts-updates-take-canonical-beyond-the-desktop/ | |
1331249393 | technology | CeBIT 2012: At the Open Source Project Lounge | Open source projects are offered free booth space at the CeBIT trade show. The H visited the Open Source Project Lounge to meet some of the exhibitors | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/CeBIT-2012-At-the-Open-Source-Project-Lounge-1466272.html | |
1331249770 | technology | Amazon plans to launch 2 tablet PCs in 2H12, say sources | Amazon plans to launch two new tablet PCs, a 7-inch model and another 10-inch model, in the second half of 2012, a move which could cast a shadow on the future development of e-book readers, according to industry sources. | http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120307PD216.html | |
1331280417 | technology | Knoppix 7.0 Presented at CeBIT 2012 - Softpedia | Knoppix 7.0 Presented at CeBIT 2012 | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Knoppix-7-0-Presented-at-CeBIT-2012-257048.shtml | |
1331280565 | technology | A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python, an interview with author Hans Petter Langtangen | We share with you and interview with scientist, professor and author Hans Petter Langtangen about his well known book A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python. We delve into ... | http://www.floss4science.com/a-primer-on-scientific-programming-with-python-hans-petter-langtangen/ | |
1331280652 | technology | Sabayon 8 Xfce review – Gentoo for the masses | Sabayon’s Gentoo heritage might prove a difficult pill to swallow for some, but Russell Barnes explains why that definitely shouldn’t put you off Sabayon 8… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/sabayon-8-xfce-review-gentoo-for-the-masses/ | |
1331280897 | technology | Open source maps a new education future | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/256562/open-source-maps-new-education-future | ||
1331281040 | technology | Improving Hardware Support in Ubuntu | One of the missions of the Canonical Hardware Enablement (HWE) Team is to track and drive code changes from OEM enablement projects into future Ubuntu releases and upstream. We have a concept of n+1 fixes which we do our best to make sure that those bugs are corrected in our next (that is, n+1) release. | http://blog.canonical.com/2012/03/07/improving-hardware-support-in-ubuntu/ | |
1331281512 | technology | Free Hardware and The Rise of Android | Yesterday on Twitter, I asked whether anyone could identify a particular point on a basic time series chart plotting of Google’s publicly disclosed Android daily activation figures. No one provided the answer I had in mind, though Corey Gilmore came close. In the field’s defense, they had little chance of success initially because the first chart provided applied the datapoint to the wrong point on the timeline, meaning that they were scrutinizing the wrong month for clues (mea culpa, guys). Here’s the chart, which plots the number of daily Android activations by time: | http://redmonk.com/sogrady/2012/03/08/android-g2/ | |
1331281607 | technology | Android tablet surge will be led by Google-Motorola, HP, Dell in '12 | Fear not, Android lovers. Google’s Motorola Mobility’s next generation tablet will commandeer Android’s rightful place in the market | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/android-tablet-surge-will-be-led-by-google-motorola-hp-dell-in-12/10558 | |
1331281932 | technology | Raspberry Pi Linux distro released, but the $35 computer faces new delays | The Raspberry Pi foundation has announced the availability of a Fedora remix that is tailored to run on the organization's $35 Linux computer. But users may have to wait to get their hands on the hardware because production has been delayed by a component problem. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/raspberry-pi-linux-distro-released-but-the-35-computer-faces-new-delays.ars | |
1331281959 | technology | Graziano Sorbaioli: Graziano and Garlach44 announce free software laptops with Trisquel preloaded | http://sorbaioli.blogspot.com/2012/03/graziano-and-garlach44-announce-free.html | ||
1331282211 | technology | [Phoronix] The Evolution Of Enterprise Linux Performance | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=scientific_57_62&num=1 | |
1331282322 | technology | [Phoronix] Linux 3.4 Kernel Will Gain More Android Patches | Towards the end of last year a new effort was initiated to mainline more of the Android changes inside the Linux kernel. Work has been progressing on that front and with the Linux 3.4 kernel more of these changes will land. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2ODA | |
1331282701 | technology | CeBIT 2012: LPI announces "Linux Essentials" certificate | The new exam covers the evolution of Linux, open source applications and licences as well as command-line and security basics and results in a certificate of achievement that is valid for 10 years | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/CeBIT-2012-LPI-announces-Linux-Essentials-certificate-1465359.html | |
1331282836 | technology | Two asteroids named after Unix co-creators | http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57392126-264/two-asteroids-named-after-unix-co-creators/ | ||
1331283061 | technology | Vagrant celebrates its 1.0 stable release | The software is already being used by many companies such as Mozilla, Nokia and Rackspace to automate the creation of virtual development and testing environments | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Vagrant-celebrates-its-1-0-stable-release-1465509.html | |
1331283226 | technology | NSA, German government using Android for secure phones | Ease of modification and available hardware options throughout the ecosystem lead to increased adoption of Google's smartphone OS for security-critical applications | http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/NSA-German-government-using-Android-for-secure-phones-1466294.html | |
1331314730 | technology | Government use of Ubuntu | http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/1056 | ||
1331315258 | technology | Former top Microsoft exec says world is over the PC | SEATTLE (Reuters) - Ray Ozzie, the man who succeeded Bill Gates as Microsoft Corp's tech visionary, believes the world has moved past the personal computer, potentially leaving behind the world's largest software company. The PC, which was Microsoft's foundation and still determines the company's financial performance, has been nudged aside by powerful phones and tablets running Apple Inc and Google Inc software, the former Microsoft executive said. "People argue about 'are we in a post-PC world?'. ... | http://news.yahoo.com/former-top-microsoft-exec-says-world-over-pc-024554827.html | |
1331315369 | technology | Review: MadBox 11.10 | MadBox is an Ubuntu-based Openbox distribution that aims to be user-friendly as well. In essence, it is the successor to #! for the Ubuntu base. Development on MadBox and related applications like ADeskBar seemed to have ceased after version 10.10, but a few months ago (though I only found out about it a few weeks ago) a new version based on Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" was released, coinciding with the unveiling of a new website for the distribution. | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-madbox-1110.html | |
1331315478 | technology | Linux Mint 12 LXDE released! | http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1937 | ||
1331315748 | technology | Tails 0.10.2 is out | https://tails.boum.org/news/version_0.10.2/ | ||
1331315820 | technology | Fedora Remix Is the Official Linux Distro of Raspberry Pi | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/fedora-remix-is-the-official-linux-distro-of-raspberry-pi | |
1331316232 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 to ship with enhanced privacy controls | Ubuntu developers have worked with the Zeitgeist team to give the user control over the activity logs collected by the system. Ubuntu 12.04 will integrate this functionality in its System Settings application | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Ubuntu-12-04-to-ship-with-enhanced-privacy-controls-1468182.html | |
1331316348 | technology | Google Tablet May Debut In May | Muktware | The tablet will be priced low to compete with Amazon's Fire. The Nexus Tablet can also be the first device to show developers and OEM the huge potential Android tablets hold to sell content such as movies, music and games. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3380/google-tablet-may-debut-may | |
1331317603 | technology | NOAA and GNU/Linux Predict the Weather | All IT should do the same. Look at what IT costs your organization and what performance you get or want to get in the future. GNU/Linux will give whatever performance you want at a lower price for licensing, re-re-reboots, slowing down, pleasing M$ with absurd restrictions in the EULA or authentication, and complexity. I recommend Debian GNU/Linux. | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/09/noaa-and-gnulinux-predict-the-weather/ | |
1331317924 | technology | Google, Asustek co-brand 7-inch tablet PC to debut earliest in May | Google and Asustek will unveil a 7-inch co-branded tablet PC as early as May, with the model targeting Amazon's Kindle Fire and to be priced at US$199-249, according to industry sources. | http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120308PD215.html | |
1331319342 | technology | FOSS v proprietary software: image editing | To do a professional job, you need professional-level tools. With software, that generally means proprietary applications, which tend to be expensive. | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/reviews/content-creation/2012/03/09/foss-v-proprietary-software-image-editing-40095215/ | |
1331319487 | technology | New stable series for Canonical's Bazaar version control | Version 2.5.0 is the first of a new long-term support stable series of the version control system that is used by many free software projects and is at the heart of Canonical's Launchpad system | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/New-stable-series-for-Canonical-s-Bazaar-version-control-1467665.html | |
1331320401 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in 3.3 (Part 4) – Drivers | From Linux 3.3, the nouveau driver will support newer GeForce chips and Intel's RC6 GPU power saving technology should finally work properly. The Poulsbo graphics driver and some Hyper-V drivers have left the staging area, while drivers for Android have entered it | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-3-Part-4-Drivers-1465292.html | |
1331320878 | technology | Fluendo Joins The Linux Foundation | Virtual-Strategy Magazine | Fluendo ratifies its commitment to Linux by joining The Linux Foundation. | Virtual Strategy Magazine is an online publication devoted entirely to virtualization technologies. | http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/03/09/fluendo-joins-linux-foundation | |
1331321028 | technology | TechRadar: Nokia to focus on budget handsets | Nokia is reportedly working on a new Linux-based operating system called Meltemi for its popular feature phones. | http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/nokia-to-focus-on-budget-handsets-1069912 | |
1331321274 | technology | Linux 3.4 Kernel Will Support Intel Medfield Graphics | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2ODQ | |
1331323234 | technology | Replicant developer interview: Building a truly free Android | Android has made massive strides forward since its debut in 2008, and in Q3 2011 more than half of all smartphones sold worldwide ran Google's mobile platform. In one sense it represents a massive validation for open source, and proof that free software is not condemned to a future of 'merely' running servers. | http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/software/3343225/replicant-developer-interview-building-truly-free-android/ | |
1331323424 | technology | How open source could help malaria treatment | In open source drug discovery all data and ideas are freely and immediately shared, and anyone may participate at any level. | http://www.healthcanal.com/infections/27399-How-open-source-could-help-malaria-treatment.html | |
1331329725 | technology | The Best Disk Cloning App for Linux | Linux doesn't have quite as many disk cloning apps as Windows, but but you can do just about anything you can imagine with the super powerful Clonezilla live CD. | http://lifehacker.com/5891933/the-best-disk-cloning-app-for-linux | |
1331329884 | technology | HP TouchPad Triple Boots Android, WebOS, and ArchLInux | The HP TouchPad is a curious device, to say the least. It is hard to call it anything other than a failure, but it has certainly managed a fairly successful life after death, thanks in part to 2011 fire-sales of the unit by companies like Best Buy, combined with the flexibility of its hardware. | http://www.mobilemag.com/2012/03/09/hp-touchpad-triple-boots-android-webos-and-archlinux/ | |
1331548876 | HP TouchPad triple boots into webOS, Android and Arch Linux | The HP TouchPad might be as extinct as dinosaurs, but that does not mean it is dead and buried – yet. It seems that the HP TouchPad does not only run on webOS, but it is also capable of booting [...] | http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/03/hp-touchpad-triple-boots-into-webos-android-and-arch-linux/ | ||
1331369547 | technology | Wikipedia is leaving Go Daddy because of SOPA | ZDNet | Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales stayed true to his word and transferred the popular online encyclopedia’s domain registry from Go Daddy to MarkMon | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/wikipedia-is-leaving-go-daddy-because-of-sopa/2108 | |
1331370172 | technology | Intel Xeon E5 Heads to Linux | New Intel server CPU is already ready for Linux. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-news/intel-xeon-e5-heads-to-linux.html | |
1331370516 | technology | Nokia Meltemi budget smartphone OS resurfaces - SlashGear | Word of Nokia's Meltemi featurephone OS has resurfaced this week, with insiders again suggesting it will replace S40 as the Finnish company attempts to make | http://www.slashgear.com/nokia-meltemi-budget-smartphone-os-resurfaces-09217668/ | |
1331370637 | technology | [Phoronix] Xonotic 0.6 Offers Impressive Game Improvements | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2ODU | |
1331371143 | technology | The Pirate Bay To Be Raided Today By Swedish Officials | Breaking... Information has leaked to The Pirate Bay moments ago, which they subsequently leaked to Torrent Freak, that Swedish police are planning t | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/the-pirate-bay-to-be-raided-today-by-swedish-officials/ | |
1331371293 | technology | Screw this, I'm going back to Windows! | Long, serious article and rant on the state of Linux as a viable alternative for the Microsoft Windows monopoly on the desktop | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/going-to-windows.html | |
1331371433 | technology | Linux Deepin: Ubuntu-Based Linux Distribution With A Beautiful GNOME Shell Setup | Linux Deepin: Ubuntu-Based Linux Distribution With A Beautiful GNOME Shell Setup ~ Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/linux-deepin-ubuntu-based-linux.html | |
1331371911 | technology | The Longterm Linux Kernel Cabal - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/the-longterm-linux-kernel-cabal.html | ||
1331396923 | technology | Java Patents Lose Their Teeth | Techrights | ecent steps from Oracle and the OIN indicate a weakening of the case against Dalvik | http://techrights.org/2012/03/10/java-patents/ | |
1331397313 | technology | Apple is Becoming a Patents Cult | Techrights | A look at Apple's latest incursions in the parallel universe of patents | http://techrights.org/2012/03/10/the-cult-of-swpats/ | |
1331397959 | business | SOPA Still Stings: Wikipedia Officially Ditches GoDaddy | It feels like it's been forever since the SOPA debate dominated headlines. That particular discussion largely subsided after an unprecedented show of Web-fueled outrage forced members of Congress to rethink their support for the controversial anti-piracy legislation. Before the anti-SOPA blackout, there was the backlash against GoDaddy, which stuck out like a sore thumb as the only prominent Internet company on the list of SOPA supporters. | http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/sopa_still_stings_wikipedia_officially_ditches_god.php | |
1331399183 | technology | Indian Press Covers Latest Microsoft EDGI Against GNU/Linux in Indian Schools | Techrights | Press coverage arrives which shows how Microsoft removed fair competition, education, and autonomy from the agend | http://techrights.org/2012/03/10/students-suffer-edgi/ | |
1331399200 | technology | A Chance to End Software Patents in the United States | Techrights | The SCOTUS gets another push toward the ending of software patents | http://techrights.org/2012/03/10/scotus-gets-a-chance/ | |
1331400040 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS ISO Will Still Fit on a CD - Softpedia | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS ISO Will Still Fit on a CD | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-04-LTS-ISO-Will-Still-Fit-on-a-CD-257807.shtml | |
1331400116 | technology | BackTrack 5 Revolution 2 screen shots | The beauty of Linux and other Free Software operating systems is that you can roll your own, and load any type of applications and tools that you want on it. That freedom to tinker has given us distributions that are specialized for desktop, server, router and multimedia use. It has also given us distributions that [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/08/backtrack-5-revolution-2-screen-shots/ | |
1331400183 | technology | Take the Ubuntu User Survey 2012 Now - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Take-the-Ubuntu-User-Survey-2012-Now-257837.shtml | ||
1331419111 | technology | The Kubuntu Commitment | Though the KDE desktop has a few obvious advantages over Unity, Kubuntu has always played second fiddle (maybe third) to Shuttleworth's baby... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/the-kubuntu-commitment/ | |
1331458548 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin Beta Review | Ubuntu 12.04, Precise Pangolin is a Long Term Support release, so it is interesting to see how it fares as compared to the rest. Check out the review for its improvement list. | http://maketecheasier.com/ubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-beta-review/2012/03/09 | |
1331458806 | technology | [Phoronix] APITrace 3.0 Brings Graphics Tracing Goodness | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2ODY | |
1331458947 | technology | Medibuntu repositories available for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin | Medibuntu repositories available for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin via PPA, also for Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu and LinuxMint for both 32 and 64 bit see installation | http://www.unixmen.com/medibuntu-repositories-available-for-ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-ppa/ | |
1331459067 | technology | NetRunner 4.1 Review | Gnuman.com | Netrunner is an installable LiveDVD distribution that is based on Kubuntu. | http://gnuman.com/netrunner-4-1-review/ | |
1331459785 | technology | A Healthy Front Line of FLOSS: GNU/Linux | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/10/a-healthy-front-line-of-floss-gnulinux/ | ||
1331459888 | technology | Ubuntu now unofficially available for the Motorola Droid 4 | Still thinking of the best method for unifying your smartphone and computer? The best option seems to be the official Ubuntu for Android, which was unveiled | http://phandroid.com/2012/03/10/ubuntu-now-unofficially-available-for-the-motorola-droid-4/ | |
1331460540 | technology | Blue Drop Awards: Community recognition the open source way | http://opensource.com/life/12/3/blue-drop-awards-community-recognition-open-source-way | ||
1331489290 | technology | Linux Certificate Program Targets Newcomers to the OS | Starting this summer, a new offering from the Linux Professional Institute aims to help students and others get started with open source software. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251636/linux_certificate_program_targets_newcomers_to_the_os.html | |
1331502090 | technology | Canonical & Linux Hardware Support: Working With OEMs Is Key | The VAR Guy | Canonical's approach to improving hardware support on Ubuntu, which is practical and pragmatic, is a refreshing change from traditional strategies. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/11/ubuntu-linux-hardware-support-working-with-oems-is-key/ | |
1331539344 | technology | Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia chief to advise Whitehall on policy - Telegraph | Jimmy Wales, the Wikipedia co-founder, has been appointed as a British government adviser on how Whitehall can make policy decisions more transparent, The Daily Telegraph can disclose. | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/wikipedia/9137339/Jimmy-Wales-Wikipedia-chief-to-advise-Whitehall-on-policy.html | |
1331542114 | technology | Arch Linux Celebrates 10th Birthday | Muktware | Arch Linux is 10 years old today. Arch Linux was started by Judd Vinet in March 2002. Judd announced the release of Arch Linux 0.1 (Homer on March 11, 2002). | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3387/arch-linux-celebrates-10th-birthday | |
1331542203 | technology | HUD Won't Replace Traditional Menus: Mark Shuttleworth | Muktware | HUD is not going to replace the traditional menu. In Mark Shuttleworth's exact words: "It is completely complementary so menus aren't going away." | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3391/hud-wont-replace-traditional-menus-mark-shuttleworth | |
1331542720 | technology | Prahlad Yeri's Weblog: Yet another Linux story | Why didn't I do this earlier? Why was I focused on programming in a closed-source OS | http://prahlad1981.blogspot.com/2012/03/yet-another-linux-story.html | |
1331542848 | technology | Italian Simplicity: Semplice Linux | Just a few weeks ago, at the end of 2011, I reviewed a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu with the OpenBox window manager: SalentOS. That distribution was created by an Italian person who lives in Salento, hence the name.
I am not sure if Italians have some extreme love of OpenBox, but very soon after that, I heard about another OpenBox-based distribution from that country. This time, though, it is based on Debian. To be precise, on the unstable branch of Debian – Sid. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/italian-simplicity-semplice-linux.html | |
1331543675 | technology | [Phoronix] X.Org's XDS2012 Will Celebrate 25 Years Of X11 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2OTU | |
1331543800 | technology | TechRadar: How Linux is changing lives in Zambia | We take a look at how Linux is helping a small village in Zambia connect to the web to communicate, share and document their culture like never before. | http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/how-linux-is-changing-lives-in-zambia-1067863 | |
1331544156 | technology | Linux in Saigon | I was at the bookstore last Sunday and I found my first Vietnamese language Linux book. Amazing!!! Related posts: FPT Linux Mirror in Vietnam Thanks to pclouds for sharing ... | http://www.saigonnezumi.com/2012/03/07/linux-in-saigon/ | |
1331544368 | technology | A Look at 3D Native Client Games Coming to Linux This Year | Google is leaving no stone unturned in developing and promoting Native Client (NaCl) to game developers. Not only indie game developers are being attracted but Google is striking deals with big game production houses like Square Enix and Ubisoft.
If you are still not aware about Native Client games, read our articles on it from here. All these games are playable in Chrome/ium browser in sandboxed mode. All you have to do is enable hardware acceleration and whitelist your graphic card. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/03/look-at-3d-native-client-games-coming.html | |
1331544467 | technology | Fedora 17 new features | http://cristalinux.blogspot.com/2012/03/fedora-17-new-features.html | ||
1331545146 | technology | Firefox 11 Stable Released | Firefox users who cannot wait to update the stable channel of the web browser from version 10 to 11, can download the new version from the official Mozilla ftp | http://www.ghacks.net/2012/03/10/firefox-11-stable-released/ | |
1331545270 | technology | First "Squeeze"-based Debian Edu version released | Debian Edu (aka "Skolelinux") is a Debian Pure Blend specifically targeted at schools and educational institutions, and provides a completely configured school network environment out of the box. It covers PXE installation, PXE booting for diskless machines, and setup for a school server, for stationary workstations, and for workstations that can be taken away from the school network. Several educational applications like Celestia, Dr. Geo, GCompris, GeoGebra, Kalzium, KGeography and Solfege are included in the default desktop setup. | http://www.debian.org/News/2012/20120311 | |
1331545364 | technology | Jim Whitehurst of Red Hat, on Merits of an Open Culture | Getting employees to accept a decision, even if they don’t agree with it, requires transparency during the decision-making process, says Jim Whitehurst of Red Hat. | http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/business/jim-whitehurst-of-red-hat-on-merits-of-an-open-culture.html?pagewanted=all | |
1331545465 | technology | Sabayon Linux 8 review | This time around, I’m reviewing Sabayon Linux 8 in its Xfce 64-bit edition. Honestly, I chose the Xfce edition because my USB stick is 2 Gigabytes, and the GNOME and KDE versions are too larg... | http://duskfire.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/sabayon-linux-8-review/ | |
1331546233 | technology | Why Enterprise Linux | Last year I’ve decided to purchase a license of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (self support) to use on my home laptop. For a few years that I had not used Red Hat (or clones) for Desktop. I don’t find expensive at all the 45€’s that Red Hat charges for 1 year license, specially considering that I really don’t have to worry much about security (as the updates flow in quite nicely)… | http://www.marques.so/2012/03/why-enterprise-linux/ | |
1331546658 | technology | The Linux Setup - Keith Milner, Telecom Engineer | The Linux Setup - Keith Milner, Telecom Engineer I found Keith after he commented on my Linux music post. As you’ll see, though, Keith does way more than music on his Linux machines. Plus, he’s a... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/19116021677/the-linux-setup-keith-milner-telecom-engineer | |
1331546700 | technology | Petter Reinholdtsen: Debian Edu interview: Nigel Barker | Inspired by the interview series conducted by Raphael, I started a Norwegian interview series with people involved in the Debian Edu / Skolelinux community. This was so popular that I believe it is time to move to a more international audience. | http://people.skolelinux.org/pere/blog/Debian_Edu_interview__Nigel_Barker.html | |
1331547451 | technology | Dell Says Several Countries Have Triple-Digit Growth for GNU/Linux | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/11/dell-says-several-countries-have-triple-digit-growth-for-gnulinux/ | ||
1331548417 | technology | Open that Software | As I mentioned in my post 'Let there be clubs', a number of Clubs were formed in IIIT-H under the new initiative taken by the higher-ups. One such club | http://www.coolage.in/2012/03/11/open-that-software/ | |
1331565441 | technology | What's the best Linux server for you? | Trying to chose between Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, and a host of other competitors? Whatever your size, there's a distribution that fits. | http://www.itworld.com/data-centerservers/256430/linux-servers-which-distro-you | |
1331567486 | technology | Has Canonical Found the Keys to the Computing Kingdom? | There seems to be no end in sight to the bold moves and bold proclamations surrounding Ubuntu Linux these days. First we had the debut of Ubuntu TV, surrounded by trumpets and fanfare. Then, late last month, we had the Ubuntu for Android announcement, along with a wide assortment of grand and enthusiastic predictions regarding its significance. Soon afterward, it was the release of the first Ubuntu 12.04 beta. | http://www.technewsworld.com/story/74613.html | |
1331567680 | technology | Peeking at the Pangolin | Among the most eagerly anticipated features, the heads-up display, makes its debut in Precise. The HUD is supposed to eventually replace the traditional menu system by guessing the command you want to issue based on the first few letters you type into a search box. In the beta version, you can call up the HUD by hitting the Alt key. In his blog, Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth describes HUD as a revolutionary change in the way people will interact with their computers, but the version that comes with the 12.04 beta is a long way from that vision.
For example, HUD is supposed to be able to se | http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusinessop_mstd.htm?f=//2012/March/13/chinwong.isx&n=opinion&d=/2012/March/13 | |
1331573010 | technology | Brazil and GNU/Linux | based on a Microsoft-funded firm | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/12/brazil-and-gnulinux/ | |
1331583133 | technology | Vector Linux: Lightning fast throwback to old-school Linux | TechRepublic | Jack Wallen recommends Vector Linux, a fast, flexible, and lightweight distribution that will fit the bill in any situation where system power is an i | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/vector-linux-lightning-fast-throwback-to-old-school-linux/3489 | |
1331586796 | technology | 14 Ways to Contribute to Open Source without Being a Programming Genius or a Rock Star | Plenty of people want to get involved in open source, but don’t know where to start. Here are several ways to help out even if you lack confidence in your technical chops. | http://www.softwarequalityconnection.com/2012/03/14-ways-to-contribute-to-open-source-without-being-a-programming-genius-or-a-rock-star/ | |
1331596632 | technology | Ubuntu User Survey: Who's Behind the Curtain? | The VAR Guy | A new survey (of uncertain origin) promises to help reveal more information about who uses Ubuntu, where and why. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/12/ubuntu-user-survey-whos-behind-the-curtain/ | |
1331625590 | technology | A look at Sabayon Linux 8 | The Sabayon Linux distribution is a Gentoo-based project which attempts to provide a cutting-edge user experience which "just works". The project provides several editions, the main ones being the GNOME, KDE, Xfce and Core flavours. Each edition is available in 32-bit and 64-bit builds so the hardest hurdle to cross is figuring out which ISO we want to download. I opted for the Xfce edition which, if you've been following my reviews of late, you'll notice is becoming a bit of a trend. Recently I've been finding GNOME 3 too unpleasant and cumbersome to use and, while I enjoy the features of KDE | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120312#feature | |
1331626618 | technology | REVIEW: KDE SC 4.8.1 | Just a few days ago I upgraded KDE SC to its latest release, 4.8.1. This first dot release is very interesting in that it incorporates a significant number of fixes to elements as critical as Dolphin and KDE PIM. Now that the first round of polishing is there for KDE SC 4.8, and since I have been using it extensively for weeks, I think it is a good time to put together a review and see where KDE stands as of today. THE GOOD NEWS There are three main areas where KDE SC 4.8 shines: Stability, Performance and New Features. | http://cristalinux.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-kde-sc-481.html | |
1331626716 | technology | Gnome 3: conditional love | I've recently spent a couple of months using Gnome 3 in Fedora and a few weeks using Gnome 2 in Debian Squeeze, Now I'm using Gnome 3 again in Debian Wheezy. Switching from the new to the old and back has given me a good idea of what I like or don't like in Gnome 3, and what makes life easier or more difficult using it.
Overall, I much prefer using Gnome 3, which puts me at odds with a lot of people who have written about it. What I love most is the minimalist elegance of layout. Gnome 2 just looks 20th century while Gnome 3 looks 21st. | http://dontsurfinthenude.blogspot.com/2012/03/gnome-3-conditional-love.html | |
1331626893 | technology | A News Ticker For Your Desktop | RSS feeds are a great way of keeping up with your favorite blogs and sites that support the technology, as they offer several benefits over other means of | http://www.ghacks.net/2012/03/12/a-news-ticker-for-your-desktop/ | |
1331626966 | technology | Virtualization Software For Ubuntu Linux | http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/virtualization-software-for-ubuntu.html | ||
1331627191 | technology | Infographic: How Drupal combines open source, openness, and securit | http://opensource.com/life/12/3/how-drupal-combines-open-source-openness-and-security | ||
1331627405 | technology | New, shiny, Unity 5.6 released! - DidRocks' blog | Phew! it's been a long road to release the next unity, but I'm more than happy to finally announce the release of 5.6. Unity components (dee, libunity, bamf, lenses, nux) and | http://blog.didrocks.fr/post/New,-shiny,-Unity-5.6-released! | |
1331627879 | technology | Download Linux Kernel 3.3 RC7 Now - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Linux-Kernel-3-3-RC7-Now-257963.shtml | ||
1331627957 | technology | Introducing the Window Maker Live CD - Softpedia | Paul Seelig announced last evening, March 11th, the immediate availability for download of the Window Maker Live CD 2012-03-11 Linux operating system.
Window Maker Live CD is a Linux distribution based on Debian Linux and the lightweight Window Maker window manager. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-the-Window-Maker-Live-CD-258136.shtml | |
1331628112 | technology | Firefox Clinic is looking for Firefox experts | Linux User | San Francisco based Firefox Clinic plans to help Firefox users on 24th March, but it needs the help of more advanced users on the day | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/firefox-clinic-is-looking-for-firefox-experts/ | |
1331628151 | technology | My Debian Squeeze box DOESN'T spring forward | I'm always wondering about people who forget to spring forward or fall back when daylight saving time begins or ends.
Now I'm one of them. | http://www.insidesocal.com/click/2012/03/my-debian-squeeze-box-doesnt-s.html | |
1331628230 | technology | Linux Kernel 3.2.10 Is Available for Download - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Kernel-3-2-10-Is-Available-for-Download-258172.shtml | ||
1331628661 | technology | Ubuntu For Android Can Disrupt The Enterprise Market | Muktware | Ubuntu for Android can give Dell a market it has been looking for in the smartphone space. Enterprise customers will have more reasons to buy a high-end Dell smartphone, which doubles up as a thin client, than to buy a thin client and a smartphone for their employees. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3395/ubuntu-android-can-disrupt-enterprise-market | |
1331628743 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 Just Got Faster | Muktware | Ubuntu 12.04 is currently in its beta and updates are rolling everyday to remove existing bugs and polish the system for the final release on April 26th. However, today I received almost 100 updates which is huge considering I update my system every few hours (call me paranoid). Notables updates have been made to Compiz and Unity. Most of the updates however are performance improvements rather than visual tweaks. Still, I will try to list them all to the best of my knowledge. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3398/ubuntu-1204-updates-galore | |
1331628907 | technology | Instagram developers: "Android version better than iOS" | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/03/12/instagram-developers-android-version-better-than-ios/ | ||
1331629199 | technology | [Phoronix] Top Features Of The Linux 3.3 Kernel | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA2OTY | ||
1331629490 | technology | Ubuntu disables app logging for privacy | http://www.itnews.com.au/News/293423,ubuntu-disables-app-logging-for-privacy.aspx | ||
1331662659 | technology | Oracle's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 2 arrives with Linux 3.0 kernel, btrfs | Oracle today released its Enterprise Kernel Release 2 for Oracle Linux that features support for the mainline Linux 3 and btrfs and reportedly offers fastest performance on Intel systems. Linux Containers and DTrace are also offered as technology previews but not commercially supported | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/oracles-unbreakable-enterprise-kernel-2-arrives-with-linux-30-kernel-btrfs/10588 | |
1331683041 | Just like a real computer: Android gets Android IDE • The Register | Android developers can now hack code on the move with the beta release of AIDE, the Android developer kit which runs on an Android device to create Android applications. AIDE is at beta version 7, but already allows the editing and compiling of apps, as well as automatic error checking (and fixing) and LogCat visibility. The free application is even compatible with projects started on Eclipse, which is important as one might not want to create an entire commercial app on a mobile phone – but at least with AIDE one theoretically could. | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/13/android_sdk/ | ||
1331670533 | technology | Microsoft Sends Out Lawyers to Shut Down Competition | Techrights | News about the struggle of a small company against Microsoft's monopoly | http://techrights.org/2012/03/13/poison-pill-eula/ | |
1331671860 | technology | Microsoft Buys More Time While Novell Disintegrates | Techrights | As Novell's assets are sold and nervous system rots, Microsoft is filing aplenty and giving Novell lots of work in the long-standing antitrust case | http://techrights.org/2012/03/13/novell-rot/ | |
1331672592 | technology | Apple Likes to ‘Steal’ Stuff | Techrights | The real cost of Apple and great hypocrisy detailed with the aid of new examples from the news | http://techrights.org/2012/03/13/stealing-ideas/ | |
1331674082 | technology | Microsoft EDGI in India Draws Complaints | Techrights | The Free Software Foundation of India fights back against anti-competitive tactics from Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/03/13/fsfi-vs-dumping/ | |
1331715447 | Plasma Active Three Sprint | KDE.news | Plasma Active Three sprint - (top left to bottom right): Aleix Pol, Martin Gräßlin, Marco Martin, Martin Klapetek, Martin Brook, Sebastian Kügler, Laszlo Papp, Alex Fiestas, Dario Freddi, Maurice de la Ferte Not shown : Cornelius Schumacher, Fania Bremmer, Seif Lotfy, Thomas Pfeiffer. (click for larger) Last week, a group of Plasma Active hackers and designers met in basysKom 's office in Darmstadt. The officially dubbed "Plasma Active Three Sprint" had as its goals to plan the next release of KDE's device-spectrum user experience, define work needed to accomplish this release, design user interfaces for new features and enhancements, and of course get cracking . Another point of focus was to work on a few things that need to be done before the launch of the SPARK , the first consumer device featuring a fully free and openly developed software stack, running KDE software. read more | http://dot.kde.org/2012/03/13/plasma-active-three-sprint | ||
1331675815 | technology | Update on Patents Versus Android/Linux, New Rants Against Software Patents | Techrights | A news roundup about patents and legal battles affecting software which respects some freedoms | http://techrights.org/2012/03/13/legal-battles-vs-android/ | |
1331677382 | technology | Thoughts on Technology: Get Your Linux Game On | http://jeffhoogland.blogspot.com/2012/03/get-your-linux-game-on.html | ||
1331680764 | technology | The Educational Market Could Fuel Early Growth for Raspberry Pi | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/the-educational-market-could-fuel-early-growth-for-raspberry-pi | |
1331681212 | technology | Why The Unity Shell Is Such An Enormous Success | There is something about Unity that separates it from all other free software projects I know. It is most likely the biggest marketing success in the history of Free Software, considering its base audience and limited scope. It has a unique edge that places everything else completely in its shadow. Having a background in marketing and sales myself, I thought I'd share my perspective on why Unity is such a gigantic success. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3399/why-unity-shell-such-enormous-success | |
1331681740 | technology | Don't Let the European Parliament Freeze ACTA! | The European Parliament may be about to side with the Commission in its strategy to stall the ACTA debate, and postpone by one year or two the vote that could kill it once and for all. It is urgent that citizens contact Members of the Parliament to urge them to continue working towards a clear and strong political position, leading to the unavoidable rejection of ACTA, rather than allow these technocratic manœuvres. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/dont-let-the-european-parliament-freeze-acta | |
1331682646 | technology | Use Linux Deepin Screenshot Tool "Deepin Scrot" In Other Linux Distributions ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/use-linux-deepin-screenshot-tool-deepin.html | ||
1331683169 | technology | Open Source Coopetition Fueled by LF Growth | The Linux Foundation has come a long way since initiated in 2007 as the fusion of the Open Source Development Lab and Free Standards Group. It has gained some significant members and new groups of collaborators -- the latest batch including graphics and microprocessor giant Nvidia. I believe the move was driven primarily by Nvidia's desire to participate, integrate and collaborate on Linux as the open source operating system continues to grow. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74624.html | |
1331685597 | technology | Raspberry Pi - 10 Best Uses for the $25 Computer - Opinion - Trusted Reviews | Need ideas on what to do with your Raspberry Pi computer? Here's our most-wanted list. | http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/raspberry-pi-10-best-uses-for-the-25-computer | |
1331685776 | business | Wall Street’s Broken Windows | New York City’s police strategy embraced “broken windows.” The police increased the priority with which they responded to even minor offenses that upset the community – “squeegee men,” graffiti, and street prostitution. Reported blue collar crime fell in New York City. It also fell sharply in most other cities, which did not implement “broken windows” programs, but Wilson and the NYPD got the credit and popular fame for the sharp fall in reported blue collar crime in New York City. Wilson became one of the most famous blue collar criminologists in the world. | http://neweconomicperspectives.org/2012/03/wall-streets-broken-windows.html | |
1331688552 | technology | Fedora Linux 16: A Business Powerhouse, in Pictures | This free, community version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux is strong on security and packed with business muscle. Here's a tour of the feature-filled OS. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251553/fedora_linux_16_a_business_powerhouse_in_pictures.html | |
1331715942 | Raspberry Pi retailers clarify shipping costs on $35 Linux computer | The Raspberry Pi Foundation's retail partners have clarified their international pricing for the low-cost Linux computer. Most US buyers can expect to pay roughly $50 for the $35 Linux computer after factoring global shipping costs and taxes. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/raspberry-pi-retailers-clarify-shipping-costs-on-35-linux-computer.ars | ||
1331751159 | [Phoronix] Wayland's Weston Lands In Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3MDM | ||
1331747343 | ASUS and Google launching Nexus Tablet next month? AndroidGuys | ASUS and Google launching Nexus Tablet next month? | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/03/13/asus-and-google-launching-nexus-tablet-in-may/ | ||
1331712539 | technology | Gotcha. Commissioner De Gucht in three strikes denial | European Digital Rights (EDRI) sent a briefing document to the Parliament, and Mr. Kamall relayed an item raised by the organisation to the European Commission by written question. The answer of De... | http://arebentisch.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/gotcha-commissioner-de-gucht-in-three-strikes-denial/ | |
1331712933 | technology | Raspberry Pi is the Linux punk ethic | Who could have imagined that the Great Linux Breakthrough would not come via the Historical Inevitability of the Desktop Revolution, nor the Ubuntu On An Android but from a Humble Raspberry Pi.
Raspberry Pi model B, © The... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/web-design-and-free-software-10004587/raspberry-pi-is-the-linux-punk-ethic-10025608/ | |
1331713069 | technology | Pivoting Linux in a Post-PC world | That's the percentage of Apple's revenue generated by the sale of its iPod, iPhone, and iPad devices: what CEO Tim Cook refers to as their post-PC product line. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/258258/pivoting-linux-post-pc-world | |
1331714754 | technology | elementaryOS 0.1 Screenshot Tour - Softpedia | We've introduced elementaryOS Jupiter earlier today. At the request of our users we're presenting a screenshot tour of elementaryOS 0.1.
elementaryOS is a Linux operating system based on Canonical's Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) distribution, powered by Linux kernel 2.6.35 and the GNOME 2.32.0 desktop environment. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/elementaryOS-0-1-Screenshot-Tour-258357.shtml | |
1331714996 | technology | First Look: elementaryOS Jupiter - Softpedia | Softpedia is once again proud to introduce today, March 13th, a new Linux-based operating system for the masses, called elementaryOS.
elementaryOS is an operating system based on the Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) distribution from Canonical, offering a light, fast, clutter-free and smooth desktop environment. | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Introducing-elementaryOS-Jupiter-258325.shtml | |
1331715147 | technology | Matrius 1.2 Krypton screen shots | Another article about a Linux distribution designed for penetration testers, hackers, security professionals or those who would like to play with tools and applications used by those groups. The first two articles were about BackTrack, which you may read at BackTrack 5 Revolution 2 screen shots and Install BackTrack 5 Revolution 2 on external hard [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/13/matrius-1-2-krypton-screen-shots/ | |
1331715654 | technology | Linux kernel 3.3 delayed | http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/031312-linux-kernel-257236.html | ||
1331750496 | Cinnamon 1.4 Released With New Hot Corner Behaviour, More ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | Cinnamon 1.4 Released With New Hot Corner Behaviour, More ~ Ubuntu / Linux blog | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/cinnamon-14-released-with-new-hot.html | ||
1331745079 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04: A 'Coming of Age' on Servers Too, Shuttleworth Says | Canonical's Linux distro is gaining ground on Web servers, recent data suggests. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251818/ubuntu_1204_a_coming_of_age_on_servers_too_shuttleworth_says.html | |
1331747035 | technology | Huawei Prism Passes Through The FCC, We’ve Got The First Image | Hello there Huawei Prism and welcome through the hallowed halls of the FCC. With the certification papers now listed online, we've got one more piece of | http://www.tmonews.com/2012/03/huawei-prism-passes-through-the-fcc-weve-got-the-first-image/ | |
1331747365 | technology | Sabayon Linux Review: A Truly Delicious Flavor Of Linux! | Muktware | If you consider yourself a fairly advanced Linux user, I would (as one who has used nearly every Linux distribution worth talking about) highly recommend Sabayon Linux. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3404/sabayon-linux-review-truly-delicious-flavor-linux | |
1331748463 | technology | Calculate Linux 11.15 was released! Now with GNOME 3. - Planet Calculate | http://www.calculate-linux.org/blogs/en/347/show | ||
1331748758 | technology | debian contributions to the linux kernel | http://upsilon.cc/~zack/blog/posts/2012/03/debian_contributions_to_the_linux_kernel/ | ||
1331748999 | technology | Fedora 17 New Security Feature part VIII - New SELinux Domains in F17 | Each Fedora we release a bunch of new domains that will run in permissive mode for the release. | http://danwalsh.livejournal.com/54343.html | |
1331749364 | technology | GIMP 2.7.5 (last test before GIMP 2.8) now available! — News — gimpusers.com | With GIMP 2.7.5, the last step towards the long anticipated GIMP 2.8 has been made by the developers. | http://www.gimpusers.com/news/00408-gimp-2-7-5-last-step-before-2-8 | |
1331749546 | technology | Linux Kernel 3.2.11 Is Available for Download - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Kernel-3-2-11-Is-Available-for-Download-258424.shtml | ||
1331749675 | business | Oracle revs home-tweaked Linux kernel to 2.0 | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/13/oracle_unbreakable_enterprise_kernel_r2/ | ||
1331749832 | technology | Look at Linux, the operating system that is an universal platform | Linux is everywhere. If you peer into the smallest smart phone, to the virtual backbone of the Internet, or the largest and most powerful supercomputer, you'll find Linux. That's no simple feat given the range of capabilities expected from these platforms. Discover the omnipresence of Linux and how it supports devices large and small as well as everything in between. | http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-linuxuniversal/index.html?ca=drs- | |
1331751779 | technology | NetBSD 6.0_BETA binaries available for testing | On behalf of NetBSD developers, I'm happy to announce the availability of a public beta of NetBSD 6.0, for your testing pleasure. | http://mail-index.netbsd.org/netbsd-announce/2012/03/13/msg000147.html | |
1331752050 | technology | [Phoronix] Half-Life 2 Benchmarks On Linux Are Imminent | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3MDU | ||
1331761689 | Is Ubuntu becoming a big name in enterprise Linux servers? | ZDNet | Mark Shuttleworth says yes, Ubuntu is now competitive with Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the enterprise space. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/is-ubuntu-becoming-a-big-name-in-enterprise-linux-servers/10602 | ||
1331771178 | technology | Salix Live KDE 13.37 | http://www.salixos.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3291 | ||
1331801710 | GNOME 3.4 Beta 2 Released - Softpedia | GNOME 3.4 Beta 2 Released | http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-3-4-Beta-2-Released-258427.shtml | ||
1331774085 | technology | Linux File System -- Analyzing the Fsck Test Results - EnterpriseStorageForum.com | The results of our Linux fsck testing were posted last month. Now it's time to address the big questions that remain: What do the results tell us, what do they mean, and is the performance expected? | http://www.enterprisestorageforum.com/storage-hardware/linux-file-system-analyzing-the-fsck-test-results.html | |
1331774317 | technology | Is Ubuntu Beating Red Hat Linux In Enterprise Market? | Muktware | Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth has once again lit the fuse of another explosive discussion. This time he came out with some data. "A remarkable thing happened this year: companies started adopting Ubuntu over RHEL for large-scale enterprise workloads, in droves." Mark then presents us with this chart from w3techs.com. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3405/ubuntu-beating-red-hat-linux-enterprise-market | |
1331774647 | offbeat | Anonymous Desktop OS Released, Hacking Tools Included | Anonymous now has its own desktop operating system, though some members of the group are distancing themselves from the software. | http://www.pcworld.com/article/251853/anonymous_desktop_os_released_hacking_tools_included.html | |
1331800943 | technology | Penumbra: Overture - Review | Ah, the Horror genre... How many people have endured sleepless nights or strange nightmares thanks to games like Silent Hill, Doom 3 or even Dead Space? | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/penumbra-overture-review/ | |
1331801350 | technology | CentOS 5.8 Screenshots | Linux, BSD, Solaris & Other OS Screenshots | The Leader in Linux, BSD, Solaris & Other OS Screenshots | Screen Shots of Linux Distributions, BSD, Solaris & Other OSes | Linux, BSD, Solaris & Other OS Screenshot Gallery | http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CentOS%205.8 | ||
1331802188 | technology | LXer: Interview with Ken Starks | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/163839/index.html | ||
1331802704 | technology | Seven Tools for Improving Ubuntu Unity - Datamation | Those who dislike Unity are finding ways to make it more like its ancestor GNOME 2. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/seven-tools-for-improving-ubuntu-unity-1.html | |
1331803140 | technology | Calculate Linux 11.15 Has Linux Kernel 3.2.8 - Softpedia | Calculate Linux 11.15 Has Linux Kernel 3.2.8 | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Calculate-Linux-11-15-Has-Linux-Kernel-3-2-8-258630.shtml | |
1331803404 | technology | Group rolls open source Android benchmark | http://www.embedded.com/electronics-news/4237834/Group-rolls-open-source-Android-benchmark | ||
1331812931 | technology | Shuttleworth highlights server growth as Ubuntu overtakes RHEL on top websites | Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth wrote a blog report today highlighting the rapid growth of Ubuntu adoption on servers. Based on data from W3Techs, he shows that Ubuntu deployments now outnumber those of RHEL on the top one million websites. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/03/shuttleworth-highlights-server-growth-as-ubuntu-overtakes-rhel-on-top-websites.ars | |
1331847715 | technology | Canadian Bill C-11 – Harmful to Free Software | Techrights | A Free software-centric Bill C11 analysis | http://techrights.org/2012/03/15/bill-c11-analysis/ | |
1331886385 | Linux servers keep growing, Windows & Unix keep shrinking | ZDNet | 2011 saw, according to IDC, Linux servers grow while Windows and Unix servers numbers shrank. In 2012, Linux’s server future looks brighter than | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/linux-servers-keep-growing-windows-unix-keep-shrinking/10616 | ||
1331850696 | technology | TechBytes Will Resume | Quick update about the audio/video show of OpenBytes and Techrights | http://techrights.org/2012/03/15/techbytes-update/ | |
1331852171 | politics,world_news | American Protests Form Against the Gates Foundation | Techrights | itizens of the United States -- not just people in the developing world -- take it to the streets in protest against Bill Gates and his scheme | http://techrights.org/2012/03/15/protests-vs-bill-gates/ | |
1331853236 | technology | Patents Roundup: Android/Linux, Yahoo!, and More | Techrights | A roundup of notable news about software patents | http://techrights.org/2012/03/15/software-patents-and-oracle/ | |
1331855081 | technology | Mozilla and Others Still Lead Opposition to Software Patents | Techrights | Software patents disdain as seen in this week's news | http://techrights.org/2012/03/15/disdain-swpats/ | |
1331857309 | technology | [Phoronix] Fedora Wants Your Help To Improve GNOME's Shell | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3MDk | ||
1331857637 | technology | Cinnamon 1.4 released : Cinnamon | On behalf of the team and all the developers who contributed to this build, I am proud to announce the release of Cinnamon 1.4!
It’s been a month since the 1.3.x releases and we’ve been reading your feedback with a lot of attention. Most of the things you’ve asked made it to this release and today we’re extremely proud to release another major update to the Cinnamon desktop. | http://cinnamon.linuxmint.com/?p=182 | |
1331857769 | technology | aseigo: Spark becomes Vivaldi | http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2012/03/spark-becomes-vivaldi.html | ||
1331859312 | technology | Guillermo Garron: Linux can be as easy as Windows, but you can complicate it as much as you want - Linux notes from DarkDuck | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/guillermo-garron-linux-can-be-as-easy.html | ||
1331859534 | technology | A golden age of open source innovation? | Open source's ability to innovate has been challenged many times. But Glyn Moody argues that open source innovation is actually going from strength to strength, creating new opportunities to deliver cheap computing to people corporations would not normally consider | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/A-golden-age-of-open-source-innovation-1470831.html | |
1331859968 | technology | CrunchBang Linux Review | Yet Another Linux Blog | http://linux-blog.org/crunchbang-linux-review/ | ||
1331860100 | technology | Update on Apache OpenOffice | Not too long ago, many, yours truly included, thought that OpenOffice was dead. That opinion was informed by the decision the major Linux distributions made to replace OpenOffice.org, as it was known at that time, with LibreOffice, the new office suite forked from OpenOffice.org by its former contributors. If this is all news to you, [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/14/update-on-apache-openoffice/ | |
1331860227 | technology | Patents, Legal Collaboration and our Legal Summit | The Linux Foundation's Amanda McPherson gives us a look at what will happen behind the scenes in a few short week on the protection of Linux... | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/167-amanda-mcpherson/554250-patents-legal-collaboration-and-our-legal-summit | |
1331888466 | Mageia 2 beta 2: near the goal! | Mageia Blog (English) | Only one and a half months till the final release of Mageia 2. A week ago we entered the version freeze and everybody is focused on fixing bugs. All Mageia contributors have been working very hard and we are all anxious now to finalize this second version. We need your tests more than ever. Download it and enjoy! | http://blog.mageia.org/en/2012/03/15/mageia-2-beta-2-near-the-goal/ | ||
1331876700 | technology | Ubuntu: More Popular Than Red Hat Enterprise Linux? | The VAR Guy | Mark Shuttleworth claims Ubuntu is more popular than Red Hat on servers. Is he right, or has he over-confidently interpreted his data? | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/16/ubuntu-more-popular-than-red-hat-enterprise-linux/ | |
1331922553 | [Phoronix] Ubuntu 12.04 LTS - Benchmarking All The Linux File-Systems | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_1204_fs&num=1 | ||
1331888751 | [Phoronix] PulseAudio 2.0 Is Set To Be Released Very Soon | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3MTU | ||
1331886431 | technology | IBM on Licensing OpenOffice.org | Clearly Heintzman does not get FLOSS. The GPL, for instance is a licence, not a contract, so one it not “contractually obliged to do anything”. One is permitted to copy by a licence from the creators under the conditions laid out by the GPL. OpenOffice.org ships under a mixture of licences for different parts of the code, reflecting its long history and huge number of contributors.
He never does get around to explaining why IBM chose Apache/ASL licensing except to state that IBM chose it. He certainly does not explain why IBM went with the code contributed to Apache instead of the code fo | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/14/ibm-on-licensing-openoffice-org/ | |
1331887133 | technology | Samsung May Use Android In Its Cameras | Android is fast entering the fields one would not expect from a mobile operating system. Android will be in cars, microwaves, televison sets and now in cameras. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3406/samsung-may-use-android-its-cameras | |
1331887992 | technology | Audacity 2.0 finally released | Audacity 2.0.0 brings some of the fantastic Audacity Beta features into a full release, including an overhauled UI, improved effects, and lots of bug fixes | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/audacity-2-0-finally-released/ | |
1331888131 | technology | Linux Mint 12 LXDE review | Linux Mint LXDE is the edition of Linux Mint, a distribution based on Ubuntu Desktop, that uses the Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment (LXDE), which, as the name suggest, is very well suited for computers with low hardware resources. The latest release is Linux Mint 12 LXDE. If you currently use another edition of Linux Mint [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/14/linux-mint-12-lxde-review/ | |
1331888234 | technology | LibreOffice 3.5.1 Is Now Available for Download - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/LibreOffice-3-5-1-Is-Now-Available-for-Download-258803.shtml | ||
1331942928 | Rumor: Nexus tablet is a “done deal”, to retail for as low as $149 | Android and Me | Earlier this month we revealed that Google had chosen ASUS to produce their upcoming “Nexus tablet.” This report was later echoed by Digitimes, who said the 7-inch tablet could arrive as early as May. This has been the hottest Android rumor of the month so we have continued to [...] | http://androidandme.com/2012/03/opinions/rumor-nexus-tablet-is-a-done-deal-to-retail-for-as-low-as-149/ | ||
1331918620 | Amazon EC2 cloud is made up of almost half-a-million Linux servers | ZDNet | Recent research indicates that Amazon’s EC2 cloud is made up of almost half-a-million servers–each of them running a variation of Red Hat | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/amazon-ec2-cloud-is-made-up-of-almost-half-a-million-linux-servers/10620 | ||
1331926477 | technology | OpenStreetMap completing move to Open Database Licence | 1 April is the cut off date for the OpenStreetMap change to the Open Database Licence. Contributors who have not agreed to the new licence will see their data deleted from the current maps | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/OpenStreetMap-completing-move-to-Open-Database-Licence-1471061.html | |
1331926591 | technology | Magnolia CMS 4.5 improves usability | Version 4.5 of the open source enterprise content management system brings improved usability and adds a number of new features, such as support for creating sites for mobile devices and multi-channel publishing | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Magnolia-CMS-4-5-improves-usability-1471098.html | |
1331929790 | technology | Kubuntu Active To Run On Tablets | Muktware | The lead Kubuntu developer Jonathan Riddell has announced the activation of Kubuntu Active project targeted at tablets. The project has started creating daily builds. At the moment the builds are available only for the i386 architecture, but will soon be available for ARMv7. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3415/kubuntu-active-run-tablets | |
1331943230 | technology | HP webOS Developer Blog: A Community Release | http://developer.palm.com/blog/2012/03/sams-blog-a-community-release/ | ||
1331944020 | technology | VLC 2.0 Review | The cross platform, open source media player du jour VLC has just had a massive update to VLC 2.0 that should excite media consumers from every level | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/vlc-2-0-review/ | |
1331944481 | technology | SourceForge Closes Anonymous-OS Live CD Project - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/SourceForge-Closes-Anonymous-OS-Live-CD-Project-258944.shtml | ||
1331945053 | technology | Eucalyptus refocuses on open source values | Even as its competitors generate the headlines and talk more than a little smack, Eucalyptus Systems has been quietly and carefully re-aligning its business practices, while steadily growing. | http://www.itworld.com/cloud-computing/259070/eucalyptus-refocuses-open-source-values | |
1331947028 | technology | The Wine development release 1.5.0 is now available. | http://www.winehq.org/announce/1.5.0 | ||
1331947187 | technology | Wasteland 2 Looks Towards Linux Client | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3MjE | ||
1332053439 | technology | Kernel Comment: Btrfs too fast? - The H Open Source: News and Features | Oracle and SUSE already support Btrfs, even though the filesystem hasn't yet been proven in a proper field test and is officially still classified as experimental. The two distributors have also pressed ahead with the Btrfsck test and repair tool, foregoing any prior testing by the Linux community | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Comment-Btrfs-too-fast-1473538.html | |
1332081792 | My Dream Tablet Running GNU/Linux: The LINTAB | Djere.com | I recently purchased a Toshiba Thrive Android tablet. It is a wonderful device! The only thing that I can fault it for is not having access to the rich repository of GNU/Linux software. In this article, I will detail my dream tablet: a tablet running Linux. | http://djere.com/node/202 | ||
1332081769 | Weekend Project: Take a Look at Wine 1.4 | This weekend, join Nathan Willis for a tour of the new Wine release. Two years in the making, Wine 1.4 brings a lot of new features for Linux users that want to run Windows apps on Linux. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/555238:weekend-project-take-a-look-at-wine-14 | ||
1332110163 | technology | Mandriva Linux Chronicles: Some reflections on Mageia 2 Beta 2 | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/some-reflections-on-mageia-2-beta-2.html | ||
1332110726 | technology | Mageia 2 Beta 2, Still No Live Images | http://ostatic.com/blog/mageia-2-beta-2-still-no-live-images | ||
1332110890 | technology | The Best Alternative File Browser for Linux | Linux is rife with awesome file browsers, so if you don't like the one that came with your distro, you have a lot of choices. Our favorite is the insanely feature-filled Krusader for KDE. | http://lifehacker.com/5893960/the-best-alternative-file-browser-for-linux | |
1332111010 | technology | Snapshot: Where Linux is hot | Linux, by many accounts, is growing like gangbusters these days. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/259512/snapshot-where-linux-hot | |
1332111711 | technology | Kubuntu Active is Activated | blogs.kde.org | http://blogs.kde.org/node/4544 | ||
1332113826 | technology | Rhythmbox and Empathy Get Quicklist Support | Muktware | Rhythmbox and Empathy get quicklist support as of recent updates. This is in addition to the quicklist support gained by other applications like gedit, totem, remmina and brasero last week. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3417/rhythmbox-and-empathy-get-quicklist-support | |
1332116524 | technology | UGP (Ubuntu Gaming Project): Wine 1.5.0 released | http://ubuntugamingproject.blogspot.it/2012/03/wine-150-released.html | ||
1332116748 | technology | Linpus Lite Desktop 1.7 screen shot preview | Linpus Lite is a Linux distribution published by Linpus Technologies, Inc., a Linux software solutions provider based in Taiwan. Linpus Lite Desktop is, as the name suggests, the version designed for traditional desktop computing. Aside from that, the company also publishes other editions (for example, Linpus Lite Android Edition and Linpus Lite PCTV), but those [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/17/linpus-lite-desktop-1-7-screen-shot-preview/ | |
1332116969 | technology | Mint 12 LXDE Screenshots | http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Mint%2012%20LXDE | ||
1332145101 | technology | An Open Letter to Ubuntu - Goodbye, Microsoft® | http://www.goodbyemicrosoft.net/news.php?item.697.4 | ||
1332147645 | technology | Linux Australia rejects fund request from Gold Coast | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/53439-linux-australia-rejects-fund-request-from-gold-coast | ||
1332148273 | technology | Ice Cream Sandwich for Android rolling out | Keeping up with Android updates can be confusing. Here are some questions to consider. | http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/story/2012-03-18/android-questions-answers/53617544/1 | |
1332149180 | technology | Open source culture can rescue ICT from Microsoft's iron grip (Wired UK) | Microsoft dominance of the classroom IT market set the UK's ICT skills back by a decade. A new wave of open source tools is allowing children to learn to break free from boxed software and start to hack, code and create | http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-03/15/ideas-bank | |
1332149565 | technology | Sunside Games to release Crow's Radiance engine as free open-source software | Sunside Games, the studio behind the upcoming iOS title Crow, will be releasing the game's Radiance engine as open-source software in the near future. | http://www.gamezebo.com/news/2012/03/15/sunside-games-release-crows-radiance-engine-free-open-source-software | |
1332150029 | technology | Ides of March brings the Romans to 0 A.D. | The ninth Alpha release of the real-time strategy title introduces the Roman civilisation and brings several improvements to the combat and trading system of the open source game | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Ides-of-March-brings-the-Romans-to-0-A-D-1474065.html | |
1332268139 | New Motorola phone elbows RAZR aside with bigger screen, gets caught on blurrycam | Motorola has apparently bored itself with battery expansion and moved onto that other mobile upgrade chestnut; screen size. Posted on the Mfunz foru | http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/new-motorola-phone-elbows-razr-aside-with-bigger-screen-gets-ca/ | ||
1332164893 | technology | Vista 8: Slammed Already | Techrights | Signs that Windows is losing its monopoly | http://techrights.org/2012/03/19/vista-8-slammed-already/ | |
1332167506 | technology | Software Patents Slammed; Microsoft Brought Up in Lodsys Case | Techrights | Some patent news and a special surprise from Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/03/19/swpats-and-lodsys/ | |
1332168589 | technology | Android/Linux is Taking Over Tablets | Techrights | A look at some of the latest news about Android in the tablets market | http://techrights.org/2012/03/19/android-and-racketeering/ | |
1332169868 | TechCrunch | Linux For The Real World | The recent Linux Foundation report about the Linux jobs market highlighted a need for experienced professionals, but the traditional Linux training and certification programs don't always impart the kind of skills actually required by employers. In an attempt to bridge this gap, veteran Linux trainer and Linux Journal associate editor Shawn Powers has teamed up with CBT Nuggets to develop a series of Linux training videos entitled "Linux for the Real World." According to the description, this course "goes beyond the hypotheticals to walk viewers through real-world situations." | http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/linux-for-the-real-world/ | ||
1332170255 | technology | Funnier Than Microsoft’s RDP Catastrophe: Cable With Anti-virus Protection | Techrights | The virus frenzy reaches new heights with anti-virus protection to reduce virus noises | http://techrights.org/2012/03/19/anti-virus-cable/ | |
1332170939 | technology | Oracle vs. Google Becoming a Lost Cause | Techrights | A look at some news about Android, in particular the Oracle vs. Google case | http://techrights.org/2012/03/19/oracle-vs-google/ | |
1332171731 | politics | The Pirate Party of Canada (PPCA): Software Patents Should Die | Techrights | A statement from the president of The Pirate Party of Canada | http://techrights.org/2012/03/19/statement-of-ppca/ | |
1332172816 | technology | Open Source Cloud: Amazon EC2 Console Adds Ubuntu Support | The VAR Guy | The introduction of official Ubuntu images to Amazon's EC2 interface is good news for Canonical -- but Ubuntu's real challenge lies in the private cloud space. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/19/amazon-ec2-console-adds-official-ubuntu-support/ | |
1332173648 | technology | Android Continues To Ignore US Armed Forces | Muktware | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3418/android-and-us-armed-forces | ||
1332192158 | technology | Do You Trust Your Linux Distro? | The Linux distribution called 'anonymous OS' raises questions about open source security. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/do-you-trust-your-linux-distro-1.html | |
1332194309 | technology,politics,entertainment | Demand Swift Rejection of ACTA | La Quadrature du Net | Paris, March 19th, 2012 - Crucial discussions going on in the EU Parliament will determine the fate of ACTA. Whereas the rapporteur David Martin is siding with the EU Commission in attempting to defuse the debate and postpone the final vote on ACTA, other members of the EU Parliament (MEPs) insist on voting in the coming months, as originally planned. By urging for a swift rejection of ACTA ahead of next week's meetings in the Parliament, EU citizens have a decisive role to play. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/exigez-le-rejet-rapide-de-lacta | |
1332225305 | technology | Benchmark Analysis: Fedora Versus Ubuntu And Windows : Fedora 16 And GNOME Shell: Tested And Reviewed | The following placing table groups the benchmarks into categories and lists the first-, second-, and third-place finisher of each test. Benchmark First Place Second Place Third Place Start And Stop Times Boot Ubuntu 11.10... | http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fedora-16-gnome-3-review,3155.html#xtor=RSS-993 | |
1332266749 | UGP (Ubuntu Gaming Project): The Humble Bundle for Android #2 | Hi everybody! It's time for a new Humble Bundle! This is the second bundle for Android too, and as the slogan says "pay what you want for awesome games, Mac, Windows, Linux AND Android"!!!! | http://ubuntugamingproject.blogspot.it/2012/03/humble-bundle-for-android-2.html | ||
1332272547 | [Phoronix] New Power Management Phases For Linux 3.4 Kernel | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3MzM | ||
1332232440 | technology | MINIX 3.2.0 - the little operating system that could? | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120319#feature | ||
1332232637 | technology | Windows 8 and Linux: The perception of change | Jack Wallen sees the changes in Windows 8 and wonders if the Microsoft community will react with the same displeasure that visited the open source com | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/windows-8-and-linux-the-perception-of-change/3505 | |
1332232762 | technology | What if Ubuntu were right? - Where is Ploum? | Last week, I had the chance to have a nice chat with Jonathan Riddell, Canonical employee and Kubuntu maintainer. For years, Jonathan was paid to maintain Kubuntu. In a recent | http://ploum.net/post/what-if-ubuntu-were-right | |
1332232923 | technology | The Linux Setup - Jon "maddog" Hall, Linux International | The Linux Setup - Jon "maddog" Hall, Linux International Jon “maddog” Hall is a bit of a legend in the Linux community, so it’s truly an honor to have his participation here. | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/19511715022/the-linux-setup-jon-maddog-hall-linux | |
1332233001 | technology | Petter Reinholdtsen: Debian Edu interview: John Ingleby | I teach ICT part time at the Rudolf Steiner School in Kings Langley, near London, UK. Previously I worked as a technical author/trainer while my children attended the school, and I also contributed to the Schoolforge UK community with the aim of encouraging UK schools to adopt free/open source software. Five or six years ago we had about 50 schools interested in some way, but we weren't able to convert many of them into sustainable installations. | http://people.skolelinux.org/pere/blog/Debian_Edu_interview__John_Ingleby.html | |
1332233091 | technology | An Interview with Richard Stallman on Freedom, Android, Amazon, Facebook, Steve Jobs... - LINUX For You | RMS is an assertive man. Proprietary software, or anything that hampers freedom, is unacceptable. LINUX For You caught up with RMS during his visit to India last month. Read on... | http://www.linuxforu.com/2012/03/rms-interview-richard-stallman-freedom-android-amazon-facebook-steve-jobs/ | |
1332233221 | technology | Ubuntu Linux and Canonical Moving Forward, Two Years After Leadership Change - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/ubuntu-linux-and-canonical-moving-forward.html | ||
1332233580 | technology | Simply improves and polishes | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/simply-improves-and-polishes.html | ||
1332233913 | technology | Cutting Off The Root: The Future Of Community Developed Android | The CyanogenMod team made news last week when they announced that future versions of their venerable Android build would no longer include root-level acces | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/cutting-off-the-root-the-future-of-community-developed-android/ | |
1332265530 | technology | Slackware Derivatives: The Superb Mini Server Project | Linux, BSD, and everything else... | http://all-things-linux.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/slackware-derivatives-superb-mini.html | ||
1332266894 | technology | Firefox is about to get SPDY | Google's SPDY protocol for simultaneously faster and more secure Web site loading is turned on by default in the first Firefox 13 Aurora build. Read this blog post by Seth Rosenblatt on The Download Blog. | http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57400373-12/firefox-is-about-to-get-spdy/ | |
1332267451 | technology | Mythbuntu To Offer LTS Only Releases | Muktware | The Mythbuntu team has announced that starting with the 12.04 release they will be moving to LTS only releases. Mythbuntu ISOs will only be released for LTS releases. MythTV packages will still be provided in the Ubuntu and Mythbuntu repositories for every Ubuntu release (both LTS and non-LTS). | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3422/mythbuntu-offer-lts-only-releases | |
1332267862 | technology | 23 years on and still people don't get free software | In 1989 The GNU project introduced the GPL - not the first occurrence of a free software licence but arguably the most important. Yet today in 2012 we still have large sections of the computing industry which just doesn't get free software. I came across a glaring example of this today. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/23_years_and_still_people_dont_get_free_software | |
1332268226 | technology | Samsung releases Galaxy S II Android 4.0 source code | The update to Ice Cream Sandwich just started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S II last week and has yet to reach users in many regions, but the build's | http://phandroid.com/2012/03/19/samsung-releases-galaxy-s-ii-android-4-0-source-code/ | |
1332268856 | technology | Zorin OS 6 Lite is released | http://zoringroup.com/blog/2012/03/19/zorin-os-6-lite-is-released/ | ||
1332269004 | technology | OSI's new Board | Last Friday the OSI Board held a special meeting to fill vacancies that had arisen by the departure of three directors - Mike Godwin, Andrew Oliver and Michael Tiemann. Michael Tiemann left the Board after serving as OSI President for many years and leaves a large gap which the board will only fill thoughtfully; as a consequence, Martin Michlmayr, currently OSI Secretary, was temporarily appointed Acting President and the election of a full new President scheduled for the first meeting of the new Board, on April 4th. The Board warmly thanks all three for the contribution they have made to OSI. | http://www.opensource.org/node/608 | |
1332269124 | technology | Google Summer of Code 2012: mentoring organisations announced - The H Open Source: News and Features | The Apache Software Foundation, Debian, GNOME, KDE, LibreOffice and Mozilla are among the accepted mentoring organisations for this year's Google Summer of Code event. However, some, such as X.Org, were not accepted | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Google-Summer-of-Code-2012-mentoring-organisations-announced-1474459.html | |
1332269897 | technology | Mozilla web platform chief Chris Blizzard exits for startup - FierceMobileContent | Mozilla Director of Web Platform Chris Blizzard has left the open-source software initiative to join an unnamed startup. Blizzard announced the move on his blog, indicating his new job is based in Read more >> | http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/mozilla-web-platform-chief-chris-blizzard-exits-startup/2012-03-19 | |
1332275830 | technology | GCC 5.0 set for a modular future? | Modularisation of a future version of the GNU Compiler Collection is currently a hot topic. Actually realising this vision could, however, prove difficult | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GCC-5-0-set-for-a-modular-future-1476097.html | |
1332280854 | technology | Linpus Lite Desktop 1.7 review | Linpus Lite is a Linux distribution published by Linpus Technologies, Inc., a Linux software solutions provider based in Taiwan. Linpus Lite Desktop is, as the name implies, the version designed for traditional desktop computing. Aside from that, the company also publishes other editions (for example, Linpus Lite Android Edition and Linpus Lite PCTV), but those [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/19/linpus-lite-desktop-1-7-review/ | |
1332281234 | technology | Interview: Richard Stallman | http://www.osnews.com/story/25724/Interview_Richard_Stallman | ||
1332281603 | technology | 8 Free Open Source Alternatives To Microsoft Exchange - Linux notes from DarkDuck | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/8-free-open-source-alternatives-to.html | ||
1332282440 | technology | Naming Fedora 18, The Beefy Miracle Successor | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3MzU | ||
1332283995 | technology | Fedora 18 Picks Up New Features, Rejects Systemd-Journal | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3Mzk | ||
1332317421 | Getac releases PS326: Android-powered, Milspec-carrying beast of a handsetAndroidGuys | Once upon a time, Windows Mobile dominated the smartphone space, offering up a plethora of different device types for a variety of occupations, including those in extreme environments. Fast-forward a few years and it's obvious this has changed, given Windows Mobile's absence from the mobile OS space. While Apple has a firm hold in the [...] Getac releases PS326: Android-powered, Milspec-carrying beast of a handset originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device!
Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/03/20/getac-releases-ps326-android-powered-milspec-carrying-beast-of-a-handset/ | ||
1332321188 | [Phoronix] Dear Esther: A Source Engine Game On Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3NDA | ||
1332315799 | Linux guru: re-merging of Android into kernel eases sysdev a bit | ZDNet | Linux kernel maintainer and Linux Foundation Fellow Greg Kroah-Hartman said the reintroduction of 7,000 lines of Android code into the Linux 3.3 kern | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/linux-guru-re-merging-of-android-into-kernel-eases-sysdev-a-bit/10635 | ||
1332407437 | What's New in Linux 3.3? | New and noteworthy in the Linux 3.3 kernel: Open vSwitch, Bufferbloat improvements, new drivers (as always) and more progress with Android into the mainline kernel. | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/196:zonker/556270:whats-new-in-linux-33 | ||
1332316223 | technology | Archos 1.5GHz G9 Turbo tablets now shippingAndroidGuys | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/03/20/archos-1-5ghz-g9-turbo-tablets-now-shipping/ | ||
1332316430 | technology | Sony cooking up a Tegra 3 tablet with Android 4.0? | According to a recently spotted NenaMark benchmark test entry, the followup to the Sony Tablet S could be in the works -- and it carries a quad-core Tegra 3 | http://phandroid.com/2012/03/19/sony-cooking-up-a-tegra-3-tablet-with-android-4-0/ | |
1332316502 | technology | Sharp intros underwhelming RW-T110 Gingerbread tablet with NFC, not much else on board | Last year, we saw Sharp bust out an array of 7-inch Android slates, including that NFC-packing RW-T107. Now, the Japanese company is adding | http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/sharp-rw-t110-android-tablet-with-nfc/ | |
1332316772 | technology | Sony Xperia Neo L MT25i announced as the company’s first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone » Unwired View | Sony has officially unveiled its first smartphone to come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich from day one: the Xperia Neo L MT25i, announced earlier today in China.
As its name suggests, the Xperia Neo L is the successor to the Neo and Neo V (which were introduced last year running Android 2.3 Gingerbread), although it doesn’t bring major hardware enhancements. | http://www.unwiredview.com/2012/03/20/sony-xperia-neo-l-mt25i-announced-as-the-companys-first-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-phone/ | |
1332316953 | technology | Huawei myTouch Smartphone Discovered Hanging In The Wild | If you have been eagerly awaiting a first look at the upcoming Huawei myTouch line heading to T-Mobile, then we have good news for you. Thanks to a TmoNews | http://www.tmonews.com/2012/03/huawei-mytouch-smartphone-discovered-hanging-in-the-wild/ | |
1332317794 | technology | NTIDA advocates open source software | Daily Times Nigeria | The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Nigerians need open source software if the country must be a full participant in the software industry. | http://dailytimes.com.ng/article/ntida-advocates-open-source-software | |
1332318138 | technology | Sony Releases Open Source Archive For The Xperia S, Includes Handy Build Instructions | Sony released the Xperia S open source archive today, providing all the tools necessary to build a kernel and start cooking up ROMs for the Xperia S from... by Liam Spradlin in Dev, Mods, News, Sony, Xperia S | http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/03/20/sony-releases-open-source-archive-for-the-xperia-s-includes-handy-build-instructions/ | |
1332318510 | technology | New Universal USB Installer for Linux | The Universal USB Installer converts live CDs of various Linux distributions to run on USB keys. | http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/294407,new-universal-usb-installer-for-linux.aspx | |
1332359347 | technology | U.S. Government More Than Two Years Behind in Implementing Security | Though the President's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decreed in 2008 that all federal agencies must support by December 2009 a set of security protocols intended to make it more difficult for hackers to break into the system... | http://h30565.www3.hp.com/t5/Policy-Watch/U-S-Government-More-Than-Two-Years-Behind-in-Implementing/ba-p/2104 | |
1332360585 | technology | OpenSUSE, SUSE, and Life Under Threat of Microsoft Litigation | Techrights | Criticism of SUSE and a timely new example of Microsoft's intimidation tactics | http://techrights.org/2012/03/21/microsoft-under-control/ | |
1332361120 | technology | The Cult of Apple Loses Against Linux/Android in ITC, Court | Techrights | For a change, Apple suffers a setback at the embargo agency, the US ITC (against an American company though) | http://techrights.org/2012/03/21/apple-at-embargo-agency/ | |
1332365853 | technology | Threat of Software Patents Coming to Brazil | Techrights | Participation needed from citizens of Brazil in order to prevent software patents from entering Brazil | http://techrights.org/2012/03/21/threat-of-software-patents-coming-to-brazil/ | |
1332365931 | technology | EMC to Promote Microsoft APIs | Techrights | Likewise is swallowed by EMC | http://techrights.org/2012/03/21/likewise-eaten-up-2/ | |
1332368226 | technology | Chrome: The people’s Web browser choice | ZDNet | For a day, Google’s Chrome was the most popular Web browser in the world. Before much longer it will be the most popular Web browser all the time. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/chrome-the-peoples-web-browser-choice/2153 | |
1332368530 | technology | GNOME 2 vs. GNOME 3 - Datamation | Is GNOME 3 really an improvement over GNOME 2? | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/gnome-2-vs.-gnome-3-1.html | |
1332372603 | technology | AMD Open Sources Radeon HD 7000 Driver - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/AMD-Open-Sources-Radeon-HD-7000-Driver-259876.shtml | ||
1332373313 | technology | GNOME Classic in Ubuntu 12.04: It’s Like Nothing Ever Changed | Come April 26th and the release of Ubuntu 12.04 a vast number of Ubuntu users will be getting their first taste of the Unity desktop since its basic beginnings as the Ubuntu Netbook Remix in the last LTS.
But for all of the innovation, aesthetics and features that the unity desktop offers there is a chance that, for many, the change will be too much.
But Unity is only one desktop environment available to install in Ubuntu. | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/03/gnome-classic-in-ubuntu-12-04-its-like-nothing-ever-changed/ | |
1332374224 | technology | Toshiba debuts 7-inch LT170 tablet | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/03/21/toshiba-debuts-7-inch-lt170-tablet/ | ||
1332392961 | technology | Pirate Bay plans to build aerial server drones with $35 Linux computer | The Pirate Bay has announced plans to build a fleet of flying server drones using the Raspberry Pi ARM board. The airborne computers will reportedly be more difficult for law enforcement agencies to terminate. | http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2012/03/pirate-bay-plans-to-build-aerial-server-drones-with-35-linux-computer.ars | |
1332401139 | technology | Vista 8: The Disaster Starts Now | Techrights | Vista 8 is already failing in public, long before its official arrival | http://techrights.org/2012/03/22/win8-fail/ | |
1332401567 | technology | Nokia Inevitably Realises Linux is Better Than Windows | Techrights | Nokia is left to discover that people do not want Windows | http://techrights.org/2012/03/22/lumia-epicfail/ | |
1332402280 | technology | Mozilla a Victim of the MPEG-LA Cartel | Techrights | Summary: Mozilla demotes principles and surrenders to the conspiracy of software patent holders For Mozilla, now that it lost one of its principal | http://techrights.org/2012/03/22/mozilla-swpats/ | |
1332403247 | technology | From Novell to Microsoft (With Love): How Microsoft Uses SUSE/Novell to Infiltrate Linux Development | Techrights | Microsoft agents and staff paid indirectly by Microsoft are doing to Linux whatever Microsoft wants | http://techrights.org/2012/03/22/ky-srinivasan-in-microsoft/ | |
1332403815 | technology | Gentoo Linux -- Gentoo spotted on space station. | http://www.gentoo.org/news/20120320-archer.xml | ||
1332404089 | technology | For a Speedy Boot, Try Firefox-Based xPUD Linux | Similar in many ways to Chrome OS, this tidy little Linux distro weighs in at 64MB and has an app store of its very own. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251900/for_a_speedy_boot_try_firefoxbased_xpud_linux.html | |
1332404203 | technology | Gentoo Linux 12 review | ITReviews | Gentoo isn’t the highest profile Linux distribution. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. To the novice user, moving across from Windows to Linux for... | http://www.itreviews.com/software/operating-systems/gentoo-linux-12/ | |
1332405899 | technology | CraftStudio, New Real Time Collaborative Game Making Tool for Linux ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/03/craftstudio-new-real-time-collaborative.html | ||
1332406262 | technology | Enforcing the GPL with Judo moves | By leveraging the power of copyright, GPL enforcers can use copyleft to defend free software. Richard Hillesley looks at who does this enforcement and what effect it has on the wider open source ecosystem. | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Enforcing-the-GPL-with-Judo-moves-1471698.html | |
1332408207 | technology | GNU HURD wants Google funding for OS kernel development | http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/news/2012-03-21.html | ||
1332444201 | KDE vs Unity: Is KDE Better Than Unity? | Muktware | I will heavily recommend KDE to a user. KDE has been kept out of the limelight and hype that it truely deserve. Unity is a great project and it is shaping up really well but if you are looking for complete control over your computer, you should consider KDE. That doesn't mean KDE is for everyone. It's not meant to be. You should be perfectly fine with Unity. I will prefer Unity on my netbook, but for my laptop and main PC it will only be KDE. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3430/kde-better-unity | ||
1332431506 | technology | Sony Caters to Open Source Community with Android Code | The VAR Guy | Sony's release of source code for the Xperia S Android device is a boon to the open source community, and brings Android one step closer to being real Linux. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/22/sony-caters-to-open-source-community-with-android-code/ | |
1332437415 | politics,business | The Shadow Bailout: How Big Banks Bilk US Towns and Taxpayers | http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/03/22-4 | ||
1332440243 | technology | 2012 Will be The Year of The GNU/Linux Desktop | depending on how one classifies Android | http://mrpogson.com/2012/03/22/2012-will-be-the-year-of-the-gnulinux-desktop/ | |
1332440560 | technology | Dell gets more open saucy | Partners with Canonical for OpenStack-powered cloud Dell announced its new partnership with Canonical to offer an OpenStack-powered cloud with the Ubu... | http://www.fudzilla.com/home/item/26476-dell-gets-more-open-saucy | |
1332440667 | technology,gaming | GCC 4.7.0 released to mark the 25 years of GNU Compiler Collection | Its twenty-five years since the first GCC was publicly released and, to celebrate, the GNU Compiler Collection developers have released version 4.7.0 of the free software developer's essential tool | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GCC-4-7-0-released-to-mark-the-25-years-of-GNU-Compiler-Collection-1478473.html | |
1332441083 | technology | What Follows a Fedora Linux Miracle ? - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/what-follows-a-fedora-linux-miracle.html | ||
1332441223 | technology | How Linux Can Bring Life To Your Old PC | http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/how-linux-can-bring-life-to-your-old-pc.html | ||
1332441532 | technology | Why Vim? | People ask me why on Earth would I subject myself to such dreadful text editor as vim. With it’s weird mode system, nonstandard keyboard shortcuts and all kinds of strange quirks it is not what you would call a user-friendly piece of software. Most users new to this particular editor hit a brick wall at step one: entering text. When you open vim and try to type into it will do strange things. It will mostly beep at you, or display some messages in the status bar but not type. Unless of course you happen to hit a vovel lie a or i or o, in which case it will suddenly come alive and let you typ | http://www.terminally-incoherent.com/blog/2012/03/21/why-vim/ | |
1332444466 | technology | Zync Releases Rs 8,999 ICS Tablet For India | Muktware | India is the next big Android market. Another Indian-based company Zync has launched a Rs 8,999 (US$ 178) tablet 'Zync Z-990' for the Indian market. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3435/zync-releases-rs-8999-ics-tablet-india | |
1332444611 | technology,politics | Vector Linux 7.0 Light released. | http://forum.vectorlinux.com/index.php?topic=16036.msg#msg | ||
1332446154 | technology | Bodhi Linux, the Beautiful Configurable Lightweight Linux | Carla Schroder geeks out a bit and takes a look at Bodhi Linux, a distribution made for grumpy old Linux nerds like her. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/556594-bodhi-linux-the-beautiful-configurable-lightweight-linux | |
1332446326 | technology | Pacman Package Manager | Pacman is the standard package manager for all Arch-based systems. While its usage is actually fairly simple, it may initially throw off users who are used to the APT or RPM family of packaging tools. | http://linuxlibrary.org/command-line/pacman-package-manager/ | |
1332446453 | technology | Carla Schroder: Whoever controls technology controls society - Linux notes from DarkDuck | CS: My first PC was an Apple LC II back around 1993. Then I got hold of a Windows 3.1/ DOS 5 PC. I spent most of my time in DOS because Windows was barely functional. I learned about Linux from a local computer magazine, Computerbits, and installed my first Red Hat around 1995. From 3.5” diskettes! | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/carla-schroder-whoever-controls.html | |
1332446580 | technology | Open Source: Using Mageia 1 for Six Months Now « The ERACC Web Log | http://blog.eracc.com/2012/03/21/open-source-using-mageia-1-for-six-months-now/ | ||
1332453649 | technology | Iceland’s public sector IT moves towards open source | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2163027/iceland-s-public-sector-moves-source | ||
1332490256 | technology | 15 New Photo Wallpapers Chosen for Ubuntu 12.04 | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/03/13-new-photo-wallpapers-chosen-for-ubuntu-12-04/ | ||
1332491136 | technology | Android Goes Orbital With NASA's ISSLive | NASA has made great efforts to get the public interested in their various projects and avenues of research using tools such as social media networks and th | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/android-goes-orbital-with-nasas-isslive/ | |
1332491526 | technology | Kdenlive Surpasses Fundraising Goals, Might Actually Work With Kubuntu? | In a blog announcement last week, developer ttill announced he had started a fundraising campaign at IndieGoGo, a kickstarter-like crowd... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/kdenlive-surpasses-fundraising-goals-might-actually-work-with-kubuntu/ | |
1332491782 | technology | LibreOffice on track for cloud service next month • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/22/libreoffice_cloud_service/ | ||
1332492129 | technology | Organizational Adoption of Open Source Software | http://www.dmst.aueb.gr/dds/pubs/jrnl/2012-JSS-OSS-Industry-Use/html/SG11.html | ||
1332492690 | technology | Linux Plus Android Equals Easier Multitasking - Social Barrel | http://socialbarrel.com/linux-plus-android-equals-easier-multitasking/34031/ | ||
1332492888 | technology | Legacy OS 4 Mini: Light-weight Linux for older PCs - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/03/legacy-os-4-mini-light-weight-linux-for-older-pcs.html | ||
1332493444 | technology | Fun With REMnux -- And New Malware Analysis Book - Dark Reading | Dark Reading is the premier online resource helping information security professionals manage the balance between protection and access. It offers breaking news and analysis on attacks, breaches and vulnerabilities, as well as strategies for protecting enterprise data. It also offers guidance on setting risk management and compliance policies. | http://www.darkreading.com/blog/232700054/fun-with-remnux-and-new-malware-analysis-book.html | |
1332493548 | technology | Kernel Log: Drivers for new Radeon GPUs | Soon, the kernel will support several AMD graphics cores that are used in recent Radeon graphics cards and in various upcoming processors. In systems with Intel graphics, using hibernation can cause memory corruption. The development of Linux 3.4 has started | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Drivers-for-new-Radeon-GPUs-1478009.html | |
1332525692 | technology | Drupal Open Source is Built on Passion (and soon Symfony) - InternetNews. | How do you build one of the world's most popular open source content management systems? | http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/drupal-open-source-is-built-on-passion-and-soon-symfony.html | |
1332527166 | technology | Comice OS 4 - available now | Pear OS - Le système d'exploitation puissant, moderne et gratuit basé sur Linux. | http://www.pear-os-linux.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=117:comice-os-4-available-now&catid=4:blog&Itemid=60 | |
1332527792 | technology | Does your business benefit from open source? | Does your business benefit from open source? | http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/innovation/blogs/smoke--mirrors/does-your-business-benefit-from-open-source-20120323-1vo3m.html | |
1332529554 | technology | Oracle 11g certified for Oracle Linux and Red Hat | Oracle is now supporting its database and middleware on its Red Hat Enterprise Linux clone and will support Red Hat Enterprise Linux within three months | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Oracle-11g-certified-for-Oracle-Linux-and-Red-Hat-1478838.html | |
1332529733 | technology | Wishtel Ira tablet takes on Aakash with Rs 4,000 price - NDTVGadgets.com | Datawind's Aakash is set to get more competition as Wishtel has announced the launch of its budget tablets in the Indian market today. | http://gadgets.ndtv.com/shownews.aspx?id=GADEN20120197536&Sec=NEWS&nid=189289 | |
1332529875 | technology | Linux 3.4 will support GeForce GTX 680 and Southern Islands GPUs | The Nouveau driver in Linux 3.4 will offer rudimentary GeForce GTX 680 support. Driver extensions for Radeon HD series 7xxx cards have also been integrated into Linux | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-3-4-will-support-GeForce-GTX-680-and-Southern-Islands-GPUs-1478977.html | |
1332530189 | technology | Plain and simple, Linux needs applications | I'm just going to say it: screw design, Linux needs apps.
We dance around the topic of what the Linux desktop needs to succeed all the time, and usually it comes down to this argument: the Linux desktop needs to have a better design. That is the core thread of almost every argument I hear lately. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/261472/plain-and-simple-linux-needs-applications | |
1332530258 | technology | Gimme A Light Linux from Vector (7.0) | With the newly announced Vector Linux 7.0 Light you not only get to a lightweight Linux distribution, you get to choose how light you want it. The distribution ISO includes four different configurations, comprising not only the desktop... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/gimme-a-light-linux-from-vector-70-10025728/ | |
1332530350 | technology | HP says it will commit to Linux as mission critical market share rises | HP, which has a long history of developing and maintaining its own UNIX operating systems such as HP-UX and VMS, now sees Linux and Microsoft Windows gaining market share in the mission critical market. HP said it will commit code to the Linux kernel, working with Red Hat as its mission critical Linux distribution, and added that it wants to work with the open source community rather than just do its own thing. | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2163315/hp-commit-linux-kernel-mission-critical-marketshare-rises | |
1332533559 | technology | Sony colorfully reveals Android 4.0 schedule for tablets | If you own a Sony tablet, you should read this. Also, we preview a new Wi-Fi only Tablet P variant coming soon in Japan. Read this blog post by Christopher MacManus on Crave. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57402141-1/sony-colorfully-reveals-android-4.0-schedule-for-tablets/ | |
1332535047 | technology | Glibc 2.15 released with optimisations and new locales | The new version of the popular C library also adds two new Linux interfaces and fixes a number of bugs | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Glibc-2-15-released-with-optimisations-and-new-locales-1479196.html | |
1332535334 | technology | Scientific Linux, the Great Distro With the Wrong Name | Scientific Linux is a great distribution, but the name is just a little bit off. Carla Schroder explains why in this review of a fine enterprise Linux distribution. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/557256:scientific-linux-the-great-distro-with-the-wrong-name | |
1332535628 | technology | A first look at Ubuntu 12.04 (Gallery) | ZDNet | At first glance, the beta Ubuntu 12.04 Unity desktop looks the same as Ubuntu 11.10’s desktop. That’s by design. This is the next-generation of Un | http://www.zdnet.com/photos/a-first-look-at-ubuntu-1204-gallery/6352807 | |
1332536615 | technology | CocosBuilder development tool open sourced | Viktor Lidholt, who has just been hired by US game maker Zynga, has announced that his CocosBuilder development tool for mobile apps and games is now available as open source | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/CocosBuilder-development-tool-open-sourced-1476714.html | |
1332537093 | technology | DRONE: an open source Bluetooth controller for smartphones and tablets | While using a touchscreen to game isn’t a problem for most people, there are still gamers out there who can’t stand the thought of playing games without an actual gamepad. Well, unfortunately there aren’t a lot of options out there [...] | http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/03/drone-open-source-bluetooth-controller/ | |
1332538401 | technology | Open source - customer choice | Reseller News New Zealand | Brian J Dooley reports on the range of opportunities available to resellers in open source technology | http://reseller.co.nz/reseller.nsf/feature/open-source-customer-choice | |
1332539740 | technology | Nonprofit open source organizations booming ( - Software - Operating systems, non-Windows ) | Nonprofit open source organizations booming ( Software Operating systems, non-Windows ) The Linux Foundation has received the most revenue amongst all of the free software and open source non-profits and directly pays its leader the most, but the highest compensation of any sort is still being received by Mozilla Foundation Chair Mitchell Baker, along with her CTO Colleague Brendan Etch. | http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=5A9F8343-BAA1-6432-72A26555784BF05E | |
1332540113 | technology | Is BYOD the precursor to the open source desktop? | Bring your own device is still a grassroots rebellion for many companies, but it could be the future of the enterprise desktop | http://www.infoworld.com/d/networking/byod-the-precursor-the-open-source-desktop-189203 | |
1332541715 | technology | People behind Debian: Jörg Jaspert, FTPmaster, Debian Account Manager, and more | Jörg Jaspert is a prominent Debian developer: as FTPmaster he manages the central archive of packages, and as Debian Account Manager he gets to decide who can become a Debian developer. Learn more about those crucial roles by reading his interview. | http://raphaelhertzog.com/2012/03/23/people-behind-debian-joerg-jaspert/ | |
1332541896 | technology | Confirmed, Wasteland 2 Coming to Linux - Hits $1.5 Million Target ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/03/confirmed-wasteland-2-coming-to-linux.html | ||
1332542431 | technology | Bodhi Linux 1.4.0 has been released! | Bodhi Linux 1.4.0 has been released, in this quarter update, Enlightenment has been built from a fresh SVN pull from March 20th and the default Midori browser has been updated to | http://www.unixmen.com/201203-bodhi-linux-1-4-0-has-been-released/ | |
1332589481 | technology | Intel Assures Monopoly Through Patents | Techrights | Intel gets patents on threading | http://techrights.org/2012/03/24/intel-swpats-threading/ | |
1332590176 | technology | Microsoft Bribes, Anti-competitive Tactics | Techrights | Abusive behaviour from Microsoft and what vigilant people are saying | http://techrights.org/2012/03/24/competition-no-right-to-exist/ | |
1332590886 | technology | Microsoft Forbids Competition | Techrights | Another fine example of Microsoft's sociopathic approach to competition; employees are not allowed to buy non-Microsoft products | http://techrights.org/2012/03/24/microsoft-forbids-competition/ | |
1332591740 | technology | Microsoft Proxies Controlling the Open Source Message | Techrights | A little roundup of news about OpenLogic, Black Duck, and Xamarin | http://techrights.org/2012/03/24/controlled-open-source-voice/ | |
1332592760 | technology | Despite Moles, Patents, and Lawsuits, Linux-based Platforms Rule Mobility | Techrights | News about the mobile market, and about Android | http://techrights.org/2012/03/24/ruling-mobility/ | |
1332673455 | technology | ISO Helps Patent Cartels, Monopolies; Mozilla Surrenders, Fedora Will Not | Techrights | Criticism of ISO and a few bits of news about Free software projects and their response to MPEG-LA | http://techrights.org/2012/03/25/response-to-mpeg-la/ | |
1332674379 | technology | More Calls, Hopes to End Software Patents in the United States | Techrights | News about software patents in the US, with the real possibility of simply eliminating all of them | http://techrights.org/2012/03/25/software-patents-prometheus/ | |
1332688934 | technology | New Enlightenment EFL Package Releases | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3NjQ | ||
1332688992 | technology | Fedora Audio Spin: Creating Music With Fedora [Exclusive Interview] | Muktware | Brendan Jones, a member of the Fedora Audio SIG and the Fedora Audio mentor for the Google Summer of Code, recently proposed the revival of Fedora Audio Spin / Music Creation efforts. Since Fedora is now accepted in GSoC we approached Brendan to understand the goal of the project. Here is an exclusive interview with Brendan Jones. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3445/fedora-audio-spin-creating-music-fedora-exclusive-interview | |
1332689444 | technology | Red Hat Powers More Than 50% Of Global Trading Volume | Muktware | The company is a great example of profitability from open source. Red Hat now powers more than 50% of the global trading volume. The company claims that 100% of the Top 5 Asia Pacific stock exchanges, run on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3449/red-hat-powers-more-50-global-trading-volume | |
1332691675 | technology | Comice OS 4 Final Officially Released - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Comice-OS-4-Final-Officially-Released-260645.shtml | ||
1332692841 | technology | Mandriva Linux Chronicles: Observations on the growth of Linux use | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/observations-on-growth-of-linux-use.html | ||
1332745759 | technology | Google Chromebook May Get Cheaper, To Run On ARM Chips | Muktware | One of the major gripes about Google's ambitious Chromebooks is its price. It is quite expensive given the limitations it has. If reports are to be believed Chromebook may get extremely cheap. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3454/google-chromebook-may-get-cheaper-run-arm-chips | |
1332746479 | technology | Three in race for post of Debian leader | After a year when there was just a single candidate, the incumbent, standing for the post, 2012 will see three developers slug it out for the post of leader of the Debian GNU/Linux Project. | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/53639-three-in-race-for-post-of-debian-leader | |
1332746621 | technology | Exploring the Free world of numerical computation tools | Numerical computation tools that run on GNU/Linux platform such as Ubuntu, Debian or Fedora are a huge blessing for all mathematical computation ‘freaks', be it students or researchers. The expensive proprietary utility, Matlab, may be a leader in terms of introducing newer applications, but the Free (as in ‘freedom') Software alternatives available are not lagging in any way. | http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article3220691.ece | |
1332749732 | technology | Bodhi Linux 1.4.0 Review | Gnuman.com | Bodhi Linux is an Ubuntu based lightweight distribution that uses Enlightenment E17 desktop | http://gnuman.com/bodhi-linux-1-4-0-review/ | |
1332749759 | technology | Meet Vivaldi: It's Got A Real "Spark" For Open-Source! | Meet Vivaldi, the new opensource tablet from the gang over at MakePlayLive. You might already know a thing or two about the Vivaldi... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/meet-vivaldi-its-got-a-real-spark-for-open-source/ | |
1332754017 | lifestyle | A Learning a Day: Richard Stallman, Founder of Free Software Foundation: Interview XIII - Real Leader Interviews | http://www.alearningaday.com/2012/03/richard-stallman-was-at-national.html | ||
1333003266 | I, Cringely » Blog Archive » Linux 3.3: Finally a little good news for bufferbloat - Cringely on technology | While I was out chasing computer history last week, the Linux 3.3 kernel was released. And a very interesting release it is, though not for its vaunted re-inclusion of certain Android kernel hacks. I think that modest move is being overblown in the press. No, Linux 3.3 appears to be the first OS to really [...] | http://www.cringely.com/2012/03/linux-3-3-finally-a-little-good-news-for-bufferbloat/ | ||
1332774435 | technology | Microsoft Censorship of The Pirate Bay | Techrights | Microsoft becomes copyright police by censoring Web sites | http://techrights.org/2012/03/26/microsoft-vs-tpb/ | |
1332775023 | technology | While Software Patents Are on the Line, Linux and the Public Continue to Suffer | Techrights | Patent news of interest to the FOSS community | http://techrights.org/2012/03/26/mayo-collaborative-services-v-prometheus/ | |
1332775357 | technology | Apple: When Branding is More important Than Quality | Techrights | The latest example of Apple 'quality' | http://techrights.org/2012/03/26/apple-defects-in-ipad/ | |
1332775946 | technology | The (bumpy) road to Free Software SaaS | Free Software advocates quickly demonize SaaS as the ultimate way to take your freedom away. A lot of them dismiss the advantages of having data online highlighting (and rightly so) the fact that you may be locked out of your own data anytime. My question is: what if SaaS is in fact the way to go, the future, and just need to hurry the hell up and make sure that it's easy to install, and use, the great SaaS available under a free software license? | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/bumpy_road_free_software_saas | |
1332776576 | technology | ACTA: The EU Parliament Must Face Its Political Responsibility | La Quadrature du Net | Brussels, March 26th 2012 – Today is the beginning of a decisive week for the future of the ACTA procedure in the EU Parliament. Tomorrow, Members of the EU Parliament (MEPs) may decide whether to vote on ACTA in the next few months as originally planned, or to follow the rapporteur David Martin in buying time and defusing the ongoing debate through technocratic manoeuvres. Citizens must call their MEPs now and urge them to face their political responsibility by rejecting ACTA. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/acta-the-eu-parliament-must-face-its-political-responsibility | |
1332776691 | technology | Git PHP. RIP Subversion - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/git-php.-rip-subversion.html | ||
1332778200 | technology | Wishtel Ira Tablets – Cheap, Android/Linux Powered & Support Indian Languages - CrazyEngineers | Wishtel, a company based out of Mumbai, India has come up with its own series of Android-powered tablets under the brand name 'IRA'. The 3 tablets are | http://www.crazyengineers.com/wishtel-ira-tablets-cheap-androidlinux-powered-support-indian-languages-1971/ | |
1332778393 | technology | Linux Mint Debian Edition gets fresh updates - The H Open Source: News and Features | The Linux Mint developers have announced the arrival of Update Pack 4 for LMDE, almost half a year after the last set of updates was shipped | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-Mint-Debian-Edition-gets-fresh-updates-1479721.html | |
1332885067 | Eclipse readies browser-based IDE | Orion project adds JavaScript and HTML capabilities for Web app development | http://www.infoworld.com/d/application-development/eclipse-readies-browser-based-ide-189400 | ||
1332799372 | technology | LibreOffice developers demo collaborative editing prototype | A group of LibreOffice developers have created a prototype that adds experimental support for collaborative editing to the open source office suite. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/03/libreoffice-developers-demo-collaborative-editing-prototype.ars | |
1332870731 | Yet Another Motorola Android device leaked, looks familiarAndroidGuys | Yet Another Motorola Android device leaked, looks familiar | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/03/26/yet-another-motorola-android-device-leaked-looks-familiar/ | ||
1332834833 | technology | A Year Into Linux Mint Debian Edition | tuxmachines.org | http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/57090 | ||
1332835315 | technology | Vivaldi tablet with KDE Plasma Active dissected - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/03/vivaldi-tablet-with-kde-plasma-active-dissected.html | ||
1332836936 | technology | KDE Enhances Mirroring Network | KDE.news | http://dot.kde.org/2012/03/26/kde-enhances-mirroring-network | ||
1332867818 | technology | Can Red Hat Stay Red Hot? | http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/03/26/can-red-hat-stay-red-hot.aspx | ||
1332870637 | technology | Motorola XT760 and MT680 appear in leaked images, to come with mid-range specs | Two new mid-range Android-based smartphones from Motorola, codenamed XT760 and MT680, have been leaked and should hit the market soon. | http://androinica.com/2012/03/motorola-xt760-and-mt680-smartphones-appear-in-leaked-images-to-come-with-mid-range-specs/ | |
1332870844 | technology | Celebrate Document Freedom Day | Open Document | http://opendocument.xml.org/news/opendocument-xmlorg-supports-document-freedom-day | ||
1332871471 | technology | Pear Linux Comice OS 4 screen shot preview | Pear Linux is a relatively new community project that publishes several versions of Linux desktop distributions. The projects first “stable” release, Pear Linux Panther 3, was a horde of bugs, and was soon put back in beta mode. During that time, the distribution was renamed to Comice OS, and the first stable edition, Pear Linux [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/03/25/pear-linux-comice-os-4-screen-shot-preview/ | |
1332871498 | technology | Linux Kernel 3.2.13 Is Available for Download - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Kernel-3-2-13-Is-Available-for-Download-260945.shtml | ||
1332871588 | technology | Zorin OS 6 Lite Screen Shots - Screen Shots of Zorin OS 6 Lite | Zorin OS 6 Lite screen shots. Linux and other OS screen shots. Screen shots of Linux, BSD, and Solaris distributions, and other operating systems. | http://www.seoexpertconsultants.com/index.php?linux&release=Zorin%20OS%206%20Lite | |
1332871691 | technology | Snuggle Truck Game Added to Humble Bundle for Linux - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Snuggle-Truck-Game-Added-to-Humble-Bundle-for-Linux-261008.shtml | ||
1332871756 | technology | The Linux Setup - Philip Newborough, CrunchBang Linux | Philip Newborough is the man behind CrunchBang Linux, a solid distro beloved by many for its dedication to minimalism. As you might expect, Newborough doesn’t like a lot of bells and whistles attached... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/19910898664/the-linux-setup-philip-newborough-crunchbang-linux | |
1332871828 | technology | CrunchBang Linux: a good system for the devoted to Linux - Linux notes from DarkDuck | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/crunchbang-linux-good-system-for.html | ||
1332871923 | technology | Interesting Features Of GNOME 3.4 | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3NzQ | ||
1332872044 | technology | I have found my MATE and I am happy. | http://kb9rlw.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/i-have-found-my-mate-and-i-am-happy.html | ||
1332875725 | technology | Red Hat: $1B Is Nearly Official, But Will Storage Shine? | The VAR Guy | When Red Hat announces Q4 2012 results on March 28, Red Hat will become the world's first independent $1 billion open source company. Here's what's next. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/03/27/red-hat-1b-is-nearly-official-but-will-storage-shine/ | |
1332882482 | technology | Skype Open-Source Back In Action, Breaks v5.5 | After a several month hiatus, the individual(s) working to reverse-engineer Skype's binary client have successfully "deobfuscated" the Skype 5.5 release.
"We got deobfuscated skype v5.5!!! I can't belive in this. But its fucking true. Great thanks and congratulations going to Vilko," begins a new post on the skype-open-source blog. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3NzU | |
1332883260 | technology | If desktop Linux is dead, someone had better tell all those users | It seems scarcely a year can go by in the world of computer technology without some eager young blogger or another grandly proclaiming the death of Linux on the desktop. | http://www.itworld.com/software/262182/if-desktop-linux-dead-someone-had-better-tell-all-those-users | |
1332883414 | technology | Knoppix 7.0 Linux OS on the way - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/03/knoppix-7-0-linux-os-on-the-way.html | ||
1332884271 | technology | The benefits of open source | Free and open source software has touched all our lives whether we know it or not. Often misunderstood and treated with suspicion, many businesses take advantage of the benefits of it without acknowledging the community that powers it. | http://www.smh.com.au/technology/the-benefits-of-open-source-20120324-1vqv7.html | |
1332884439 | technology | Kickstarter to fund development of Arduino-based, browser-controlled open source hardware automated gardening dome - Boing Boing | http://boingboing.net/2012/03/24/kickstarter-to-fund-developmen.html | ||
1332884830 | technology | Sirius CTO: UK businesses must start tapping SME talent | The time has come for small and medium businesses to get the recognition they deserve, according to Andrew Savory, newly-appointed Chief Technology Officer at open source systems integrator Sirius | http://features.techworld.com/applications/3345483/sirius-cto-uk-businesses-must-start-tapping-sme-talent/ | |
1332885760 | technology | Building a GSM network with open source | Open source technology has enabled mobile phone networks to be set up on a shoestring budget at hacker conferences, on a tiny Pacific island and at a festival in the Nevada desert. Andrew Back takes a look at how this has been made possible and at what's involved in building a GSM network using OpenBTS and OpenBSC | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Building-a-GSM-network-with-open-source-1476745.html | |
1332887117 | technology | Mozilla launches multiplayer browser adventure to showcase HTML5 gaming | Mozilla has created a real-time multiplayer adventure game with HTML5 and Node.js. The game, which is called BrowserQuest, showcases the capabilities of modern Web standards. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/03/mozilla-launches-multiplayer-browser-adventure-to-showcase-html5-gaming.ars | |
1332887371 | technology | Why Gnome 3 Shell Is A Smashing Success! | Muktware | We are running a poll on Muktware to see which desktop environments are popular among Muktware readers. To everyone's surprise KDE is leading the poll with a huge margin, whereas Unity and Gnome Shell are neck-to-neck with each other. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3463/why-gnome-3-shell-smashing-success | |
1332887609 | technology | Amazon now rumored to be prepping three tablets for 2012AndroidGuys | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/03/27/amazon-now-rumored-to-be-prepping-three-tablets-for-2012/ | ||
1332888307 | technology | Snapshot: Which Linux is hot | After delving into where in the world people seem most keen on Linux, I couldn't resist taking the research into Google Insights a bit further and seeing what trends were visible on the questions of which Linux distribution seemed to be most popul | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/262538/snapshot-which-linux-hot | |
1332910712 | Red Hat Sets a Date for OpenShift Source Release | Red Hat is getting set to take the wraps off the source code for OpenShift. The company announced today that it will release the OpenShift code at the ... | http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2012/03/red-hat-sets-a-date-for-opensh.php | ||
1332917901 | technology | Google Summer of Code: Contribute to Open Source, Make Money | Looking for a little extra income this summer? Do some good for open source? Build up the resume? Google Summer of Code has you covered. | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/196-zonker/558198-google-summer-of-code-contribute-to-open-source-make-money | |
1332921142 | [Phoronix] XWayland Updated Against X.Org Server 1.12 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3Nzg | ||
1332920953 | [Phoronix] Intel Looks To Be Working On Open-Source GPGPU | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3Nzc | ||
1332921041 | GTK+ 3.4.0 released [LWN.net] | As a sign of the approaching GNOME 3.4 release, version 3.4.0 of the GTK+ library is now available. Improvements include menu support in the GtkApplication class, a new color chooser, improved touch support, smooth scrolling support, a better Wayland backend, and more. | http://lwn.net/Articles/488803/rss | ||
1332918816 | technology | EU Parliament Will Vote on ACTA Without Delay! | La Quadrature du Net | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/eu-parliament-will-vote-on-acta-without-delay | ||
1332919782 | technology | Raspberry Pi consumer purchases start tomorrow morning in EU | Linux User | Raspberry Pi will be on sale to consumers from Wednesday morning according to Premier Farnell and element14, who also released an update to the pricing | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/raspberry-pi-consumer-purchases-start-tomorrow-morning-in-eu/ | |
1332920272 | technology | Chrome OS May Be Heading to ARM After All | http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Chromebook-Chromebox-Chrome-OS-Exynos-5250-Cortex-A15,15127.html#xtor=RSS-993 | ||
1332920573 | technology | XBMC 11.0 released, includes new Ubuntu-based live CD | The development team behind the hugely popular open source media player and entertainment hub, XBMC has announced immediate availability of their latest release, XBMC 11.0 “Eden” as well as XBMCbuntu, a new Ubuntu-based... | http://www.techspot.com/news/47956-xbmc-110-released-includes-new-ubuntu-based-live-cd.html | |
1332920840 | technology | The GNU C Library Steering Committee disbands | The glibc project has announced a change in leadership that sees its steering committee dissolving itself and being replaced by a new set of maintainers led by project founder Roland McGrath | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/The-GNU-C-Library-Steering-Committee-disbands-1484707.html | |
1332921548 | technology | 1&1 Internet AG receives German Document Freedom Award - Press releases | http://press.ffii.org/Press%20releases/1%261%20Internet%20AG%20receives%20German%20Document%20Freedom%20Award | ||
1333002704 | Google 7-inch tablet PCs to bring price-cut pressure on other vendors | Google, in order to compete with Amazon, will cooperate with Asustek Computer to launch a 7-inch inexpensive tablet PC in May-June 2012 and this is expected to bring pressure of price cuts upon other vendors, including Acer, Lenovo and Samsung Electronics, and in turn diminish gross margins for Taiwan-based supply chain makers, according to industry sources. | http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120328PD216.html | ||
1333042341 | The Go Programming Language Blog: Go version 1 is released | Comments | http://blog.golang.org/2012/03/go-version-1-is-released.html | ||
1332954610 | What Ubuntu users think about Ubuntu 2012 | ZDNet | Ubuntu’s come a long way from being the popular Debian-based Linux distribution for desktops. So, who uses Ubuntu today and what do they think a | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/what-ubuntu-users-think-about-ubuntu-2012/10680 | ||
1333003415 | Building the worst Linux PC ever - Hack a Day | Linux is generally considered the go-to OS for under powered computers. Wanting to challenge the preconceived notion that Linux requires 'a computer made in the last 20 years,' [Dmitry] built the worst Linux PC ever around a simple 8-bit microcontroller. | http://hackaday.com/2012/03/28/building-the-worst-linux-pc-ever/ | ||
1332969653 | technology | Press Covers Software Patents Amid Their Possible Elimination | Techrights | A roundup of press coverage on the subject of software patents and reasons for optimism | http://techrights.org/2012/03/28/swpats-and-prometheus/ | |
1333002514 | Red Hat: The first billion dollar Linux company has arrived | ZDNet | Red Hat didn’t just break a billion dollars in annual earnings, it smashed its way pass a billion bucks with a fiscal year revenue of $1.13 bill | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/red-hat-the-first-billion-dollar-linux-company-has-arrived/10692 | ||
1332971232 | technology | Microsoft File System Patents Are Collapsing | Techrights | The primary patent extortion vector against Linux is falling apart with help from the creator of Linux | http://techrights.org/2012/03/28/torvalds-vs-fat-patents/ | |
1332971262 | technology | Apple Allegedly Tried to Kill Linux 12 Years Ago | Techrights | The spiritual leader of Apple is accused of trying to kill Linux development (money with strings attached) | http://techrights.org/2012/03/28/apple-and-linux/ | |
1332973499 | technology | Irony: No LibreOffice in Important Version of OpenSUSE | Techrights | Despite Novell involvement in Go-OO (and later LibreOffice), the rolling release of OpenSUSE does not have it | http://techrights.org/2012/03/28/opensuse-and-libreoffice/ | |
1333053435 | MeeGo gets a stay of execution? Two new Nokia MeeGo phones reportedly in the works | Nokia CEO Stephen Elop had several tough decisions to make when he came on board and replaced former chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo. Of course t | http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/28/meego-gets-a-stay-of-execution-two-new-nokia-meego-phones-reportedly-in-the-works/ | ||
1333006576 | First batch of $35 Linux computers arrives in UK, awaiting CE compliance testing | The Raspberry Pi foundation has received the first 2,000 units of the $35 Linux computer. The product isn't ready to ship just yet, however, because the foundation's retail partners have requested that it be subjected to CE compliance tests prior to distribution. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/first-batch-of-35-linux-computer-arrives-in-uk-awaiting-ce-compliance-testing.ars | ||
1333003536 | technology | Linux Mania: Ubuntu Precise Pangolin - Another KDE user tastes Unity | http://linuxexperimentation.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/ubuntu-precise-pangolin-another-kde.html | ||
1333004315 | technology | Blackboard is Buying Out the Competition | Techrights | Patent aggressor with the rental/proprietary model in education is taking over Moodlerooms | http://techrights.org/2012/03/29/moodlerooms-swallowed/ | |
1333047171 | Linux News: Reviews: Fork Skewers Photoshop Skin GimpShop | I thought I had found image-manipulating Nirvana with GimpShop. But the wide world of open source software and the Linux community failed me this week. My quest for a better GIMP tool to give me a Photoshop-like Windows experience turned into a fool's folly. Actually, my faith in the Linux OS is still intact. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74731.html | ||
1333004899 | technology | Windows Phones: Still Dying While Linux is Thriving | Techrights | A look at some news about Microsoft's endeavors in the mobile market | http://techrights.org/2012/03/29/windows-phone-failure/ | |
1333005284 | technology | Gnome 3.4 Released | Muktware | http://www.muktware.com/news/3468/gnome-34-released | ||
1333005839 | technology | Ubuntu TV? It's not a science fiction but pure reality ... Here's how!Ubuntu TV? Altro che fantascienza, pura realtà... Ecco come fare! | http://linuxaria.com/article/news/ubuntu-tv-its-not-a-science-fiction-but-pure-reality-heres-how?lang=en | ||
1333006357 | technology | Xubuntu Project Leader Resigns - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xubuntu-Project-Leader-Resigns-261363.shtml | ||
1333039933 | technology | Raspberry Pi: What You Need to Know (Features, Details and More) - International Business Times | Raspberry Pi's Linux-based Fedora operating system, which was developed primarily to encourage kids to code, looks potent enough to compete with Microsoft’s Windows 8 when it arrives. It is even powerful enough to handle everyday jobs which are done with word processing and spreadsheets. | http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/320642/20120328/raspberry-pi-features-details-microsoft-windows-linux.htm | |
1333040499 | technology | Unity 5.8 Lands in Ubuntu 12.04 | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/03/unity-5-8-lands-in-ubuntu-12-04/ | ||
1333041436 | 2011 Free Software Awards announced — Free Software Foundation — working together for free software | Comments | https://www.fsf.org/news/2011-free-software-awards-announced | ||
1333041949 | technology | Gnome 3.4 Review: Impressive, Elegant, Fast | Muktware | Gnome 3.4 has been released today. It brings a lot of new features and improvements, and some changes that may not be as well received. I downloaded a Live Image of Gnome 3.4 for this review. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3469/gnome-34-review-impressive-elegant-fast | |
1333045624 | technology | KDE Cascadia & LinuxFest Northwest | KDE.news | http://dot.kde.org/2012/03/28/kde-cascadia-linuxfest-northwest | ||
1333128512 | REPORT: Google Generated $543 Million In Revenue From Android Since 2008 | Doesn't mean Android isn't insanely valuable. | http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-money-google-makes-on-android-2012-3 | ||
1333047903 | technology | OpenTablets.org: A Brand New Community For Mobile Open Source! | A fresh new community has recently come together in the form of OpenTablets.org. The brain-child of Matthias Lee, the community's... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/opentablets-org-a-brand-new-community-for-mobile-open-source/ | |
1333053800 | technology | Linux Mint Debian Edition, Update Pack 4 | ZDNet UK | I wrote a few weeks ago about the approaching Update Pack 4 for Linux Mint Debian Edition. According to a new Mint Blog post, the release is getting near, and there is lots of good news about it:
- Lots of updates, of course. Pretty... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/linux-mint-debian-edition-update-pack-4-10025766/ | |
1333054241 | technology | Amazon Web Services Updates Linux Implementation | Amazon Web Services has upgraded the Linux image that runs in its cloud to include newer versions of Tomcat, MySQL and Python, while at the same time allowing... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/252830/amazon_web_services_updates_linux_implementation.html | |
1333055432 | technology | A new licence for open source hardware | The Solderpad Hardware License is based on the Apache 2.0 License and aims to be the first permissive licence designed for open hardware applications | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/A-new-licence-for-open-source-hardware-1484163.html | |
1333057066 | technology | Vivaldi Tablet plays an Open Source Tune | Looking for a tablet that can serve as an eReader and possibly more while not wanting to support the corporate giants in the business such as Apple, Samsu | http://www.mobilesportsreport.com/2012/03/vivaldi-tablet-plays-an-open-source-tune/ | |
1333113621 | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Beta 2 Released [Screenshots, Video] ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS beta 2 has been released today, this being the final beta before the final Ubuntu 12.04 release. Let's take a look at what's new in the latest beta 2 since beta 1. | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/ubuntu-1204-lts-beta-2-released.html | ||
1333115831 | 1&1 Internet AG receives German Document Freedom Award | 1&1, GMX and WEB.DE receive the German Document Freedom Award for the use of Open Standards. The prize is awarded by the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) and the Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure e.V. (FFII). 1&1 is awarded for automatically adding XMPP for all customers of their mail services. The Document Freedom Award is awarded annually on the occasion of Document Freedom Day - the international day for Open Standards. Last years winners include tagesschau.de, Deutschland Radio, and the German Foreign Office. | http://fsfe.org/news/2012/news-20120328-01.html | ||
1333113986 | Gimp 2.8: So Close, Yet So Far, Yet So Close | The long-awaited and much anticipated 2.8 release of GIMP is right around the corner! Wait, I know, you've heard this before. You were... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/03/gimp-2-8-so-close-yet-so-far-yet-so-close/ | ||
1333091643 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) Beta 2 Released. | https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2012-March/000948.html | ||
1333092601 | business | Red Hat Soars | http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/03/29/rim-keeps-getting-worse-google-targets-the-ipad-an.aspx | ||
1333092805 | technology | 6.5KHz computer boots Ubuntu in 6 hours – Computer Chips & Hardware Technology | Geek.com | Mar. 29, 2012 - Everyone always talks about making their computer faster and faster, but what about if you wanted to make it slower? It's not as easy as you might think. | http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/6-5khz-computer-boots-ubuntu-in-6-hours-20120329/ | |
1333093945 | technology | Open source validated long before Red Hat's milestone | I am probably one of the least excited people in the open source community about Red Hat's surpassing of the $1 billion revenue milestone yesterday. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/263350/open-source-validated-long-red-hats-milestone | |
1333131313 | $35 Raspberry Pi Linux PC delayed once again | Development of the Raspberry Pi single-board Linux computer has been rocky thus far. After a high demand once pre-sales were made available, the $35 co | http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/30/35-raspberry-pi-linux-pc-delayed-once-again/ | ||
1333144163 | [Phoronix] A Message From Valve's Gabe Newell | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3OTY | ||
1333125512 | [Phoronix] A Message From Valve's Gabe Newell | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA3OTY | ||
1333127828 | technology | Calligra Active Office Suite Coming To Android | Muktware | KDE developer Mek is working on getting Calligra work on Android. The app is based on QWidget and is working fine on a N900. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3478/calligra-active-office-suite-coming-android | |
1333133176 | technology | Kubatana’s Freedom Fone open source project wins award | Techzim | The Kubatana initiated open source project, Freedom Fone, won an award for Innovation in Media technology at a ceremony organized by the Index on Censorship. The award category recognized Kubatana for innovation and original use of new technology to circumvent censorship and foster debate, argument or dissent. The category is supported by popular web giant, Google. | http://www.techzim.co.zw/2012/03/kubatanas-freedom-fone-open-source-project-wins-award/ | |
1333142826 | technology | Raspberry Pi sees ZX Spectrum emulator port - SlashGear | So far, everyone scrambling to get their hands on the much sought after Raspberry Pi seem to be hoping to use it as a media player. The cheap Linux computer is | http://www.slashgear.com/raspberry-pi-sees-zx-spectrum-emulator-port-30220728/ | |
1333142856 | technology | Linux.org on the comeback trail | It seems to be a bad time to be a Linux website. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/263710/linuxorg-comeback-trail | |
1333208833 | LinuxTECH.NET - Reviews - Intel DN2800MT (CedarView Atom) power draw test | In this review we concentrate on the interesting promise of reduced power consumption of the latest generation CedarView Atom by testing power draw of the Intel DN2800MT mini-ITX motherboard, which features a CedarView dual-core Atom N2800. We have done a series of comparative power consumption tests with various Linux distros (and used Windows 7 as reference). | http://www.linuxtech.net/reviews/intel_DN2800MT_cedarview_atom_power_draw.html | ||
1333194808 | technology | Apple Tablets Don’t Work, Linux/Android Tablets Take Over | Techrights | A glimpse at Apple defects and market trends | http://techrights.org/2012/03/31/when-tablets-take-over/ | |
1333195532 | technology | Oracle Does Not Want to Settle | Techrights | Several new articles of interest about the lawsuit over Android | http://techrights.org/2012/03/31/oracle-does-not-want-to-settle/ | |
1333196789 | technology | Microsoft’s 352 Patent is a Needle in the Haystack | Techrights | Despite elimination of file system patents, the road remains long in the struggle for software freedom | http://techrights.org/2012/03/31/352-patent/ | |
1333199572 | technology,gaming | A Politically Incorrect game for Linux Un gioco per Linux politicamente scorretto | http://linuxaria.com/article/a-politically-incorrect-game-for-linux?lang=en | ||
1333204894 | technology | PDF Readers for Linux - which one is the best? | Article examining the best PDF reader software for Linux, comparing Evince, Acrobat Reader, LibreOffice, and Okular across several categories like ease of use, available functionality, editing tools, font rendering, and other features | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/pdf-readers-linux.html | |
1333266124 | technology | Xamarin to Dump Mono, Repackage C# for GNU/Linux Instead | Techrights | April shower of news from Xamarin | http://techrights.org/2012/04/01/news-from-xamarin/ | |
1333266689 | technology | SUSE POS is Repackaged Red Hat, Largely Ignored by the Press | Techrights | A look at some SUSE news, of which there is very little | http://techrights.org/2012/04/01/little-suse-coverage/ | |
1333287999 | technology | GNOME releases update for version 3 | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/53776-gnome-releases-update-for-version-3 | ||
1333288136 | technology | Open Source Matters: debateOS: The Ubuntu Spin for Debaters | How does a high school debate coach develop a free solution to paperless competitive debate? With the help of some high school debaters and coaches, Kickstart, Linux, and OpenOffice. | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/debateos-ubuntu-spin-debaters | |
1333288261 | technology | LXer: The good and bad of Ubuntu 12.04 beta 2 | http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/164695/ | ||
1333288883 | technology | Raspberry Pi Shipments Delayed A Bit, But Boards Are Coming In | Raspberry Pi is one of the biggest little names of 2012, promising a Linux-based micro PC for as little as $35. A $35 PC could obviously do wonders for the world at large, in developing nations and beyond, but there's just one problem: shipping. It's turning out to be fairly tough for a company to create a Linux-based PC en masse for as little... | http://hothardware.com/News/Raspberry-Pi-Shipments-Delayed-A-Bit-But-Boards-Are-Coming-In/ | |
1333289025 | technology | Red Hat Has Never Been Hotter - DailyFinance | Red Hat (NYS: RHT) put a whole bunch of feathers in its cap this week. On Wednesday, the Linux vendor reported fourth-quarter earnings | http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/03/30/red-hat-has-never-been-hotter/ | |
1333290163 | technology | How to try Linux with no strings attached | If you're not keen on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, now's a great time to try your hand with a free Linux alternative. We show you how to have a play with Damn Small Linux, without messing with your existing Windows installation. | http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/linux/3347024/how-try-linux-with-no-strings-attached/ | |
1333290614 | technology | ‘Moniz’ gets a logo! | n.marques.so | http://www.marques.so/2012/03/moniz-gets-a-logo/ | ||
1333290640 | business | Dell Linux Engineers work over 5000 bugs with Red Hat | domsch.com blog | http://domsch.com/blog/?p=589 | ||
1333291164 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 vs. Windows 8: The Battle for Desktop Supremacy | TechSource | Tips, News, Tutorials, Reviews about Linux, Open Source Software, Ubuntu, Google, Chrome, Android, Apple, Programming, Gadgets, and all things tech. | http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/ubuntu-1204-vs-windows-8-battle-for.html | |
1333291699 | technology | Gentoo Linux -- Gentoo Linux releases 12.1 LiveDVD | http://www.gentoo.org/news/20120401-livedvd.xml | ||
1333293203 | technology | Snooping law – Why be concerned? Its the UK Government! | Probably one of the most hotly debated topics which has raged on in respect of the net for many years is privacy. On one hand people seem to want transparency, sharing of data, collaboration and ... | http://openbytes.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/snooping-law-why-be-concerned-its-the-uk-government/ | |
1333354818 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 2 - I Still Don't Like It | ZDNet UK | My intention today was to write a short piece about having loaded the latest Ubuntu Precise Pangolin pre-release onto various of my computers. Not much commentary, because I don't want to "review" software that is still in development,... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/ubuntu-1204-beta-2-i-still-dont-like-it-10025792/ | |
1333355062 | technology | Why Linux on the Desktop is Alive! | http://blog.mattrudge.net/2012/04/01/linux-desktop-lives/ | ||
1333355617 | technology | Mozilla opens up over Boot 2 Gecko | Mobile IT | ZDNet UK | Mozilla's Jay Sullivan discusses the ambitious Boot 2 Gecko project, a HTML5-based smartphone OS designed to give developers and consumers a | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/mobile-it/2012/03/31/mozilla-opens-up-over-boot-2-gecko-40154865/ | |
1333356230 | technology | Exclusive: The Official Ubuntu 12.04 CD Cover | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/04/the-official-ubuntu-12-04-cd-cover-revealed/ | ||
1333356258 | technology | The Myth of Linux Distribution differences | It is my hypothesis that there is a very real lack of knowledge of Linux basics even by many long time Linux users and especially by many members of the Linux press. This knowledge gap is exhibited... | http://lggagnon.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/the-myth-of-linux-distribution-differences/ | |
1333362456 | technology | Desktop Linux: a dose of FUD from The Economist | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/53794-desktop-linux-a-dose-of-fud-from-the-economist | ||
1333362852 | technology,gaming | Quake2World Goes Into Beta With Nice Graphics | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4MDY | ||
1333381812 | technology | Oracle/Apple Litigation Versus Android/Linux | Techrights | News updates on the patent cases against Android, the platform which quickly conquers the mobile phones and tablets space | http://techrights.org/2012/04/02/patent-cases-against-android/ | |
1333383836 | technology | Update on Patent Failures and Microsoft Lawsuits Against Linux Companies | Techrights | News about the patent system in general and about Microsoft's role in the fight against Android | http://techrights.org/2012/04/02/tivo-lawsuit-ends/ | |
1333383860 | technology | Auctioning Patent Weapons That Attack the Public and Are Funded by the Public | Techrights | IBM gives ammunition to Facebook and NASA gives public patents to private companies | http://techrights.org/2012/04/02/public-patents-sold-by-nasa/ | |
1333476373 | GNOME 3.4: Are We There Yet? | One year after the first debut of GNOME 3, the GNOME Project has released GNOME 3.4. How does it look? Joe Brockmeier takes a look at GNOME's progress and finds a lot to like. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/560052:gnome-34-are-we-there-yet | ||
1333436436 | GNOME 3.4: Are We There Yet? | One year after the first debut of GNOME 3, the GNOME Project has released GNOME 3.4. How does it look? Joe Brockmeier takes a look at GNOME's progress and finds a lot to like. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/560052:gnome-34-are-we-there-yet | ||
1333438897 | technology | Interview with Fabio Erculiani of Sabayon Linux | Unixmen | Fabio Erculiani is the founder and lead developer of the fantastic Sabayon Linux. On this week's interview, we talk with him about the details of the development. | http://www.unixmen.com/interview-with-fabio-erculiani-of-sabayon-linux/ | |
1333439049 | technology | Trine 2 Finally Arrives on Linux - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Trine-2-Finally-Arrives-on-Linux-262316.shtml | ||
1333439291 | technology | Ice Cream Sandwich gives Android mobes brainfreeze – Sony • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/04/02/sony_ics/ | ||
1333439821 | technology | Gentoo 12.1 Install Wizard: Real or Joke | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/gentoo-12-1-install-wizard-real-or-joke | |
1333473939 | technology | Who Uses Ubuntu Linux, and Why? Survey Offers New Insight. | Today's users are a global group who tap the free OS for a mix of business and home purposes, a recent survey suggests. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/253018/who_uses_ubuntu_linux_and_why_survey_offers_new_insight.html | |
1333474187 | technology | Ubuntu's HUD: Light-years beyond any menu system | TechRepublic | Ubuntu continues to take Unity into the future of desktops, and with its new HUD system, the desktop has now gone boldly where none has gone before. J | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/ubuntus-hud-light-years-beyond-any-menu-system/3535 | |
1333474459 | technology | Kubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) LTS Beta 2 Screenshots Gallery | http://www.debianadmin.com/kubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-lts-beta-2-screenshots-gallery.html | ||
1333474585 | technology | [Phoronix] Fedora 18 Will Go For Tmpfs | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4MTg | ||
1333474802 | technology | Ahoy Mandriva! Are you still out there? | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/53826-ahoy-mandriva-are-you-still-out-there | ||
1333476817 | technology | Red Hat questions Canonical's Ubuntu EC2 popularity claims | Nothing more than a packager | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2165120/red-hat-questions-canonicals-ubuntu-ec2-popularity-claims | |
1333477258 | technology | Xfce 4.10pre1 released | http://www.xfce.org/about/news/?post=1333238400 | ||
1333478265 | technology | DEFT 7.1 ready for download | http://www.deftlinux.net/2012/04/02/deft-7-1-ready-for-download/ | ||
1333479305 | technology | Muon Suite 1.3.1 Released | Muktware | Jonathan Thomas has announced the release of Muon Suite 1.3. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3491/muon-suite-131-released | |
1333479680 | technology | Vivaldi Orders Delayed, Blessing In Disguise | Muktware | After a temporary hitch with trademark issues, KDE Active Plasma tablet has hit another road-block. There will be delays in the orders. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3493/vivaldi-orders-delayed-blessing-disguise | |
1333479896 | technology | Red Hat Remains Leading Contributor To Linux Development | Muktware | Red Hat, as usual, tops the chart with maximum number of changes, after volenteers. Google is now among the top companies which actively contribute to the Linux kernel development. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3497/red-hat-remains-leading-contributor-linux-development | |
1333480867 | technology | Linux 3.4 goes into testing | The operational support for a mixed x86-32/x86-64 mode, new graphics drivers and restrictions for Ptrace are among the most important new features of Linux 3.4 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-3-4-goes-into-testing-1498601.html | |
1333481283 | technology | Red-Hot Red Hat's Shares Climb to 12-Year High | Sci-Tech Today - Computing News | Red Hat is red hot. The software maker's shares soared nearly 20 percent on an earnings report that showed how much Red Hat benefits from a shift in the way big businesses meet tech needs. | http://www.sci-tech-today.com/news/Red-Hot-Red-Hat-s-Shares-Climb-/story.xhtml?story_id=00200081G7QY | |
1333482884 | technology | Qt 5 Alpha | http://labs.qt.nokia.com/2012/04/03/qt-5-alpha/ | ||
1333484160 | technology | Puma: open source web server for Ruby | Created as an alternative to WEBrick and Mongrel, the Puma web server for Ruby is, its developers say, "built for speed and concurrency", and works with any application that supports the Rack interface | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Puma-open-source-web-server-for-Ruby-1498767.html | |
1333489343 | politics | Even worse than SOPA: New CISPA cybersecurity bill will censor the Web — RT | An onrush of condemnation and criticism kept the SOPA and PIPA acts from passing earlier this year, but US lawmakers have already authored another authoritarian bill that could give them free reign to creep the Web in the name of cybersecurity. | http://rt.com/usa/news/cispa-bill-sopa-internet-175/ | |
1333568116 | Red Hat's $1B milestone notable but chump change vis-a-vis overall Linux industry | ZDNet | The Linux Foundation’s exec director saluted Linux distribution leader Red Hat for reaching $1 billion in revenues but pointed out that the over | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/red-hats-1b-milestone-notable-but-chump-change-vis-a-vis-overall-linux-industry/10716 | ||
1333526448 | 5 problems with Ubuntu 12.04 part 1: Unity Dash usability issues | Linux User | Ubuntu 12.04 has a number of challenges to overcome before we think it's ready for the planned LTS release later this month. We kick off a irreverent list with a few gripes about Unity and the Dash… | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/opinion/5-problems-with-ubuntu-12-04-part-1-unity-dash-usability-issues/ | ||
1333525256 | technology | nicu - a window to my sucky life: CentOS Desktop | http://nicubunu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/centos-desktop.html | ||
1333525340 | technology | Who Are the 'Unknown' Linux Kernel Developers? - Datamation | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/who-are-the-unknown-linux-kernel-developers.html | ||
1333525579 | technology | How is Linux Built? Our new report and video. | The Linux Foundation | The Linux Foundation is a non-profit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux, and promoting standardization and technical collaboration of Open Source Linux | http://www.linuxfoundation.org/news-media/blogs/browse/2012/04/how-linux-built-our-new-report-and-video | |
1333525691 | technology | GIMP 2.8.0-RC1: 1st release candidate now available — News — gimpusers.com | While the developers are already working on interesting features and new stuff in the so-called goat-invasion branch they try to push out GIMP 2.8 as soon as possible. The first release candidate h... | http://www.gimpusers.com/news/00412-gimp-2-8-rc1 | |
1333525843 | technology | What DEFT brings to the table | DEFT is a Linux distribution that is based on Lubuntu, itself based on Ubuntu Desktop, and loaded with the “best free and open source applications dedicated to incident response, cyber intelligence, computer forensics” and designed for use by the military, law enforcement, private security professional and IT auditors. It is the third of such Linux [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/04/03/what-deft-brings-to-the-table/ | |
1333525953 | technology | Linux boss: We're number one where it counts • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/04/04/linux_boss_number_one/ | ||
1333526138 | business | Exclusive: Much Awaited Game Client Finally Running Natively on Linux ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/04/exclusive-much-awaited-game-client.html | ||
1333526370 | technology | Kubuntu Active 12.04 beta 2 screen shots | Though the second beta edition of what will become Kubuntu 12.04 was released last month (see screen shots here), very little press was given to another edition released on the same day. That edition is Kubuntu Active 12.04 beta 2, a version with a graphical interface called Kubuntu Active, which is designed for use on [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/04/03/kubuntu-active-12-04-beta-2-screen-shots/ | |
1333527180 | technology | elementary GTK Theme 3.0 Released ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | elementary GTK theme 3.0 has been released today, this being the first stable release that supports GTK3 | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/04/elementary-gtk-theme-30-released.html | |
1333527283 | technology | GNOME 3.4 Live CD Available for Download Now - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-3-4-Live-CD-Available-for-Download-Now-262638.shtml | ||
1333527598 | technology | Slideshow: Live from Collaboration Summit | Jennifer Cloer shares a few pics from Day One at Collaboration Summit | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/185:jennifer-cloer/560615:slideshow-live-from-collaboration-summit | |
1333527716 | technology | How Linux Talks to the Internet of Things: A Look at IEEE 802.15.4 | Nathan Willis takes a look at IEEE 802.15.4, a protocol for personal area networks. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/560384:how-linux-talks-to-the-internet-of-things-a-look-at-ieee-802154 | |
1333527843 | technology | Can An ARM-Based Supercomputer Become the World’s Fastest? | The Barcelona Supercomputer Center is building one of the greenest high-performance computers on the planet, but if Alex Ramirez gets his way, it could also be the most powerful. Ramirez, a manager with the center, is in the midst of building a new supercomputer, called Mont-Blanc, that will use... | http://gizmodo.com/5898633/can-an-arm+based-supercomputer-become-the-worlds-fastest | |
1333528122 | technology | First Creative Commons 4.0 draft open for public comment | Creative Commons has released the first draft of version 4.0 of its suite of licence and is asking for feedback. Two more drafts are scheduled before the final version is made available at the end of the year | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/First-Creative-Commons-4-0-draft-open-for-public-comment-1499253.html | |
1333555419 | technology,science | Google Begins Testing Its Augmented Reality Glasses | On Wednesday, Google gave people 20/20 vision about a secret augmented-reality project called Project Glass. The glasses are the company's first foray into wearable computing. | http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/04/google-begins-testing-its-augmented-reality-glasses/ | |
1333564690 | technology | Xamarin to Collaborate With Microsoft | Techrights | Xamarin to help develop Microsoft software and assist the monopolist's openwashing effort | http://techrights.org/2012/04/04/xamarin-joins-microsoft-project/ | |
1333567239 | technology | Microsoft Patent War on Android/Linux is Backfiring, Oracle is Still Unable to Win a Single Case | Techrights | A few updates on the patent wars which target Linux and Android | http://techrights.org/2012/04/04/fat-motorola-and-android/ | |
1333571128 | technology | Krita Coming With Photoshop File Import Feature | Muktware | Krita is a very powerful image editing tools similar to GIMP and Photoshop. KDE's own Photoshop Krita will soon be seeing a major upgrade with the upcoming version 2.4. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3500/krita-coming-photoshop-file-import-feature | |
1333571291 | technology | Red Hat Turns More Into More - DailyFinance | Margins matter. The more Red Hat (NYS: RHT) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic | http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/04/04/red-hat-turns-more-into-more/ | |
1333572480 | technology | KDE - KDE Ships April Updates to Plasma Workspaces, Applications and Platform | http://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-4.8.2.php | ||
1333573598 | technology | Motorola's WebTop 3.0 Software Launches Android 4.0 RAZR in Tablet Mode | The new Motorola WebTop 3.0 software update will display an ICS tablet mode when a Lapdock is connected to one of their Android 4.0 devices, Droid-Life reports. | http://www.hardwarezone.com/tech-news-motorolas-webtop-30-software-launches-android-40-razr-tablet-mode | |
1333574194 | technology | Kernel Log: Intel hibernate bug fixed | New versions of the Linux kernel fix a bug in Intel graphics drivers which could cause memory corruption. AMD has released X.Org drivers for its new Trinity processors. In September, there will be a conference for X developers in Nuremberg. Progress has been made on GPGPU support in Mesa 3D | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Intel-hibernate-bug-fixed-1503282.html | |
1333575629 | technology | GNOME 3.4 Looks Good and Feels Good (Eventually) | Dr Dobb's | New interface for open source desktop environment, application transformation to follow | http://drdobbs.com/open-source/232800238 | |
1333575793 | technology | The next train at platform #1 is open source - Open Source Insider | http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/open-source-insider/2012/04/the-next-train-at-platform-1-is-open-source.html | ||
1333576132 | technology | Joomla surpasses 30 million download mark | The open source Web content management system is second only to WordPress in its popularity. The open source project says its usage is accelerating. | http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/Home/News.asp?id=66869 | |
1333610859 | technology | Controlling GNOME 3 with your hands | http://www.joaquimrocha.com/2012/04/03/controlling-gnome-3-with-your-hands/ | ||
1333611023 | technology | Lightweight Linux: Legacy OS 4 Mini needs only 800 MHz & 256 MB | http://lightlinux.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/legacy-os-4-mini-needs-only-800-mhz-256.html | ||
1333611267 | technology | About me and my life ...: Fedora online defragmenter for ext4 filesystem | http://catalin-festila.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/fedora-online-defragmenter-for-ext4.html | ||
1333611465 | business | April 2012 Issue of The PCLinuxOS Magazine | PCLinuxOS Online MAgazine | http://pclosmag.com/index.php/component/content/article/29-the-cms/99-april-2012-issue-of-the-pclinuxos-magazine | |
1333611593 | technology | A Linux user’s Nook experience | http://blog.linuxgrrl.com/2012/04/03/a-linux-users-nook-experience/ | ||
1333611934 | technology | Looking Towards Ubuntu 12.04 | http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/04/03/looking-towards-ubuntu-12-04/ | ||
1333612068 | technology | Udev will become part of systemd | Udev, a device and driver management component of Linux, will in future be developed as part of systemd, the alternative to sysvinit and upstart | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Udev-will-become-part-of-systemd-1500832.html | |
1333612184 | technology | Mageia 2 Beta 2 Review | Linux User | Mageia is nearly in its second iteration, and the Mandriva fork has gone a long way to establish its own identity while retaining the best bits | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/mageia-2-beta-2-review/ | |
1333612364 | technology | GNOME 3.4: A Question Searching for an Answer - Datamation | GNOME 3.4 is full of small changes. But what these changes add up to is open to debate. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/gnome-3.4-a-question-searching-for-an-answer-1.html | |
1333612444 | technology | Ultra Random Thoughts: Quick Peek at GNOME 3.4 | http://vazhavandan.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/quick-peek-at-gnome-34.html | ||
1333612555 | technology | Lubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) LTS Beta 2 Screenshots Gallery | http://www.debianadmin.com/lubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-lts-beta-2-screenshots-gallery.html | ||
1333612656 | technology | Shuttleworth defends Ubuntu's Linux contributions | ZDNet | Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu Linux, defends Ubuntu’s contributions to Linux. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/shuttleworth-defends-ubuntus-linux-contributions/10726 | |
1333612800 | technology | [Phoronix] Ubuntu 12.04 Is A Mixed Power Story | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_pangolin_power&num=1 | ||
1333612980 | technology | A more elegant KDE Plasma Window Manager and Compositor | Martin’s Blog | http://blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2012/04/a-more-elegant-kde-plasma-window-manager-and-compositor/ | ||
1333613168 | technology | Anne Nicolas Retains Mageia Board Chairmanship | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/anne-nicolas-retains-mageia-board-chairmanship | |
1333613244 | technology | LibreOffice goes money printing | You may have heard the rumors already although there is nothing official yet: There is an exciting new idea making the rounds in LibreOffice circles. LibreOffice made and continues to make amazing progress pushing not only the product, but also the project as a whole to new levels. While the … | http://sweetshark.livejournal.com/10372.html | |
1333613314 | technology | Xfce 4.10pre1 released! | http://blog.xfce.org/2012/04/xfce-4-10pre1-released/ | ||
1333613508 | technology | Open Source in Automotive Industry Rising | Software Research and the Industry | http://dirkriehle.com/2012/03/29/open-source-in-automotive-industry-rising/ | ||
1333614385 | technology | When Will Android be a First Class Linux Citizen? - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/when-will-android-be-a-first-class-linux-citizen.html | ||
1333621055 | technology | Metal as a Service: Canonical announces Ubuntu server provisioning tool | Canonical has developed a new server provisioning tool called Metal as a Service. It's designed to work with Juju, the company's software deployment tool. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/metal-as-a-service-canonical-announces-ubuntu-server-provisioning-tool.ars | |
1333653124 | Despite killing Maemo, Nokia contributed more work to the Linux kernel in 2011 than Google | Nokia contributed more work to the Linux kernel in 2011 than Google, which is strange since Nokia announce that they're killing MeeGo. | http://www.intomobile.com/2012/04/05/despite-killing-maemo-nokia-contributed-more-work-linux-kernel-2011-than-google/ | ||
1333651384 | technology | The Document Foundation announces LibreOffice 3.5.2 | Berlin, April 5, 2012 – The Document Foundation announces LibreOffice 3.5.2, the third version of the 3.5 family, targeting private individuals and enterprises. LibreOffice 3.5.2 fixes an add... | http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2012/04/05/the-document-foundation-announces-libreoffice-3-5-2/ | |
1333652194 | technology | Counting Contributions: Who Wrote Linux 3.2? | Who does the development for Linux? It turns out, quite a few companies - including, yes, Microsoft. Joe Brockmeier takes a look the latest report on who writes Linux. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/560928:counting-contributions-who-wrote-linux-32 | |
1333654526 | technology | EU Commission Shamelessly Persists In Trying to Delay ACTA Vote | La Quadrature du Net | The EU Commission has made public the text of its own referral of ACTA to the EU Court of Justice. This initiative comes a week after the EU Parliament voted not to refer ACTA to the Court, which would have suspended the parliamentarian procedure for at least 18 months. The Parliament is expected to vote on ACTA this summer, and must continue to resist the Commission's shameless technocratic tricks to save ACTA. | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/eu-commission-shamelessly-persists-in-trying-to-delay-acta-vote | |
1333655135 | technology | Motorola's WebTop 3.0 Is No Match For Ubuntu For Android | Muktware | Motorola's WebTop OS was expected to get some major overhaul with the next version. But if we look at the YouTube video of WebTop 3.0 beta, it leaves a lot to be desired. It is by no means a desktop OS. It seems to be nothing more than Android on a bigger screen. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3502/motorolas-webtop-30-leaked-no-match-ubuntu-android | |
1333659294 | technology | Final release of Mageia 2 postponed - The H Open Source: News and Features | The Mageia project has announced that it will add a third beta of Mageia 2 to its release schedule. The project has also elected new board members, retaining Chairman Anne Nicolas | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Final-release-of-Mageia-2-postponed-1517050.html | |
1333660675 | technology | ClearOS,the Missing Link LAN Server | Carla Schroder takes a look at ClearOS 6.2, an overhaul of the ClarkConnect distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. | https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/561315:clearosthe-missing-link-lan-server | |
1333661698 | technology,gaming | [Phoronix] There Exists A Native Linux Port Of CryEngine 3 | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4Mjk | ||
1333662919 | technology | New Motorola Webtop platform to run Android as a laptop | Motorola's Webtop platform is set to undergo a fundamental change. The concept of Motorola's unique software was to let users dock their Android phones into a laptop dock, allowing the phone to ... | http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-brief/62534-new-motorola-webtop-platform-to-run-android-as-a-laptop | |
1333698657 | Five alternatives to Raspberry Pi | Linux User | Tired of waiting for Raspberry Pi? With delay after delay, and no fixed release date in sight, maybe it’s time to look for an alternative | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/features/five-alternatives-to-raspberry-pi/ | ||
1333664206 | technology | Linux foundation successfully hosted the ultimate Open Source collaboration summit | http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=142332 | ||
1333672716 | technology | KDE 5.0: 4 Things We Want To See | As you probably already know, Qt 5 Alpha has been released for your consumption by Nokia labs. As we move closer to mid-life for KDE 4.8... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/04/kde-5-0-4-things-we-want-to-see/ | |
1333890772 | How One Non-Profit Aims to Create Open-Source Government | This politically-tuned non-profit's objective is to make the government's public data more accessible to everyone in real-time. | http://mashable.com/2012/04/05/sunlight-foundation/ | ||
1333698272 | technology | Why Ubuntu Is Not Contributing To Linux, Or Is It? | Muktware | The Linux Foundation recently published its annual report about the development of Linux kernel. As usual Red Hat and SUSE topped the list as major contributor to the development of Linux kernel. Even Microsoft made it to top 20 due to their code cleanup of hypervisor. But Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, was missing from the list again. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3510/why-ubuntu-not-contributing-linux-or-it | |
1333698430 | technology | Gnome 3.4 Review and Hands-on | Gnome 3.4 was released several days ago. This update brings a plenty of improvements to the user experience, including many bug fixes and small enhancements. | http://maketecheasier.com/gnome-3-4-review-and-hands-on/2012/04/04 | |
1333698842 | technology | The State of Linux Wireless. Is it better yet? - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/the-state-of-linux-wireless.-is-it-better-yet.html | ||
1333699007 | technology | Should you be worried about Ubuntu Desktop's privacy settings? | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Long Term Support), aka Precise Pangolin, will be released towards the end of this month. Like most distribution releases, it will come with its share of new features, enhancements and bugfixes. You will find one of those new features in System Settings, the hub for most graphical administrative tools in Ubuntu and [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/04/04/should-you-be-worried-about-ubuntu-desktops-privacy-settings/ | |
1333815576 | This Wild Visionary Wants To Turn His Linux Company Into The Next Apple | Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth says he'll sell 20 million Ubuntu PCs this year and TVs next year. It's a start. | http://www.businessinsider.com/mark-shuttleworth-turning-ubuntu-into-the-next-apple-2012-4 | ||
1333735645 | business | [Test-Announce] F17 Beta to slip by an additional week. | http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/devel/2012-April/165472.html | ||
1333735714 | technology | [Phoronix] Oracle's Chris Mason Talks Up Btrfs Features | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4Mzc | ||
1333736454 | technology | Early Easter present in Fedora 17 beta | So Fedora 17 beta was supposed to have been released on April 3. Today is April 5 and we are still waiting. But that is the way it is with the Fedora project. Release dates are not set in concrete. They will release something when it is ready, not to meet a predetermined release schedule. [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/04/05/early-easter-present-in-fedora-17-beta/ | |
1333736854 | technology | Puppy Linux Wary and Racy 5.3 Are Available for Download - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Puppy-Linux-Wary-and-Racy-5-3-Are-Available-for-Download-262976.shtml | ||
1333889000 | [Phoronix] UEFI On Linux Is Like A Pathogen | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4NDA | ||
1333893637 | [Phoronix] The Growing Number Of Open-Source Projects | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4Mzg | ||
1333792026 | Shadowrun Returns Raises $500k, Linux Version Planned ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | Kickstarter is doing lots of good to Linux gaming as more and more developers are adding Linux support. We already had Double Fine Adventure and Wasteland 2 and now Shadowrun Returns, which has been fully funded in 28 hours ($400k) will most likely come to Linux as well. Jordan Weisman has kickstarted Shadowrun Returns, a graphically rich 2D turn-based single player game with deep story interaction, meaningful character development, and highly-contextual tactical combat. The game is sequel to popular cyberpunk RPG 'Shadowrun' created by Weisman and released way back in 1989. Shadowrun Returns has generated over $500k so far with 11K+ backers. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/04/shadowrun-returns-raises-500k-linux.html | ||
1333807344 | technology | SUSE: Still Repackaging Other People’s Works, Taxing Them | Techrights | A few updates on SUSE and OpenSUSE (aka Microsoft Linux) | http://techrights.org/2012/04/07/opensuse-repackaging/ | |
1333893735 | [Phoronix] A Linux Driver For USB-Based Projectors | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4NDI | ||
1333809755 | technology | Apple Quality | Techrights | Hardware issues at Apple are ignored and the evidence is being buried | http://techrights.org/2012/04/07/apple-quality/ | |
1333809796 | technology | Patents Against Linux/Android and the Hypocrisy of Microsoft, Apple | Techrights | A glimpse at patents that affect Linux at present and the situation Microsoft strives for | http://techrights.org/2012/04/07/hypocrisy-from-duopoly/ | |
1333810451 | technology | The Problem With Software Patents in the United States | Techrights | News analysis and patent lawyers' take in light of some encouraging developments in the fight against algorithmic exclusions | http://techrights.org/2012/04/07/us-swpats/ | |
1333815305 | technology | The Best FTP App for Linux | FTP is a great way to transfer files to the cloud, and you have some pretty good choices of FTP clients on Linux. However, our favorite is the powerful, cross-platform FilezZilla. | http://lifehacker.com/5899759/the-best-ftp-app-for-linux | |
1333816173 | technology | Ubuntu used in a video about viruses? | http://mandrivachronicles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/ubuntu-used-in-video-about-viruses.html | ||
1333894102 | Ubuntu in South African Schools « Columns « MyBroadband Tech and IT News | The South African highschool IT curriculum is outdated and not adequately preparing students | http://mybroadband.co.za/news/columns/43737-ubuntu-in-south-african-schools.html | ||
1333888643 | technology | Report: Red Hat and IBM Joining OpenStack Cloud Effort | TalkinCloud | GigaOm reports that IBM and Red Hat are planning to announce their support for OpenStack, perhaps as early as next week | http://www.talkincloud.com/report-red-hat-and-ibm-joining-openstack-cloud-effort/ | |
1333889233 | technology | Whither the GPL? Why we don’t need it anymore – The Story of Data | http://redmonk.com/dberkholz/2012/04/05/whither-the-gpl-why-we-dont-need-it-anymore/ | ||
1333890957 | technology | Will Google Glasses will be the Greatest Linux Device Ever? - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/will-google-glasses-will-be-the-greatest-linux-device-ever.html | ||
1333891922 | technology | Dr Richard Stallman Says - Stop Using Facebook | All about Linux | http://www.aboutlinux.info/2012/04/richard-stallman.html | ||
1333892083 | technology | Five favorite Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit sessions | Five Linux Collaboration Summit attendees shared what their favorite sessions were and why. | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/200-libby-clark/561666-five-favorite-linux-collaboration-summit-sessions | |
1333892168 | technology | That's a Wrap: 2012 Linux Foundation Collab Summit Pictures | Celebrating the community in pictures. Here's to the next event! | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/185-jennifer-cloer/561748-thats-a-wrap-2012-linux-foundation-collab-summit-pictures | |
1333895176 | technology | Video: OFA Code in Linux Distributions | insideHPC.com | http://insidehpc.com/2012/04/06/video-ofa-code-in-linux-distributions/ | ||
1333895775 | technology | Android Espresso Cup Jump-Starts Your Personal Operating System | Google's Android is a Linux-based operating system run by mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers. Espresso is a concentrated, caffeinated beverage prized for its effect on sluggish organic digestive and cognitive systems. | http://inventorspot.com/articles/android_espresso_cup_jumpstarts_your_personal_operating_system | |
1333941472 | First look: Qt 5 makes JavaScript a first-class citizen for app development | The community behind the Qt project has issued an alpha release of Qt 5, the next major version of the open source development toolkit. Ars takes a close look at the underlying vision behind Qt 5 and some of the key features that it brings to the table. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/an-in-depth-look-at-qt-5-making-javascript-a-first-class-citizen-for-native-cross-platform-developme.ars | ||
1334222608 | Ubuntu Linux Comes Preloaded on Two New Laptops | With one new ultraportable and one new performance PC from System76, the pool of preinstalled choices for Linux fans just got bigger. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/253436/ubuntu_linux_comes_preloaded_on_two_new_laptops.html | ||
1334133786 | Toshiba to make quad-core Android 4.0 tablets in 7, 10, and 13 inch sizes | Toshiba is bringing a line of tablets with Tegra 3 processors running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to stores in May and June. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/04/toshiba-to-launch-a-line-of-quad-core-android-40-tablets.ars | ||
1334072882 | technology | Kubuntu Now Independent Of Canonical, To Be Sponsored By Blue Systems | Muktware | Kubuntu, the KDE-based derivative of Ubuntu, is entering a new era. Blue Systems will be sponsoring Kubuntu from the 12.10 cycle starting in May. Canonical recently stopped sponsoring Jonathan Riddell's work on KDE. Jonathan gave indications of this sponsorship when he asked during a meeting if it was OK with the Technical Board of Ubuntu if someone else sponsors Kubuntu. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3516/kubuntu-be-sponsored-blue-systems | |
1334142679 | technology | Google's new Chrome OS: Back to the future | ZDNet | Many new desktops, like Windows 8’s Metro, default a single window that takes up the whole screen. The latest developer build of Google’s | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/googles-new-chrome-os-back-to-the-future/10746 | |
1334163250 | technology | SEC Versus Microsoft Financial Claims | Techrights | A recollection of the SEC's correspondence with Microsoft regarding lack of clarity | http://techrights.org/2012/04/11/sec-msft/ | |
1334164365 | technology | Microsoft Misdirection From Germany Amid AOL Patents Snatch | Techrights | How Microsoft uses some certain Germans to serve the Microsoft propaganda machine | http://techrights.org/2012/04/11/microsoft-aol-talking-points/ | |
1334164942 | technology | Patent Threats to Linux | Techrights | A quick look at patents that threaten Linux in servers and in mobile | http://techrights.org/2012/04/11/patent-threats-to-linux/ | |
1334165549 | technology | Apple Problems Can Accelerate Linux Domination in Tablets | Techrights | Reports suggest that there are systemic issues with the hypePad 3 | http://techrights.org/2012/04/11/ipad-3-wireless-connection-plague/ | |
1334168566 | technology | Stating the obvious – Microsoft and open $ource | A rather short post today relating to an article which explores Microsoft’s relationship with open source and its future direction. A rather interesting (if somewhat already known) piece wh... | http://openbytes.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/stating-the-obvious-microsoft-and-open-ource/ | |
1334173845 | technology | Open source: Code still matters | Discussions about Red Hat's involvement in the OpenStack project have dredged up old enmities about Red Hat's kernel development practices, charges that are perhaps misdirected, yet still reflect a strong undercurrent on the value of code contribution in open source. | http://www.itworld.com/cloud-computing/266862/open-source-code-still-matters | |
1334175288 | technology | KDE Voted The Most Popular Desktop Environment | Muktware | It was surprising to see that KDE emerged as the most popular desktop environment. Gnome 3 Shell captured the second spot and Ubuntu Unity grabbed the 3rd spot. | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3518/kde-voted-most-popular-desktop-environment | |
1334176517 | technology | Linux 2.4 Hits the End of the Line - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/linux-2.4-hits-the-end-of-the-line.html | ||
1334177791 | technology | Instagram's $Billion Platform Powered by Ubuntu Linux - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/instagrams-billion-sale-powered-by-ubuntu-linux.html | ||
1334178564 | technology | Cars running on Android | Unixmen | Android is now dominating a lot of industries than just smart phones and tablets. I have covered many topics related to Android use in other gadgets like watches, belts, and even mirrors. | http://www.unixmen.com/cars-running-on-android/ | |
1334219695 | technology | Calligra 2.4 To Be Released Today | Muktware | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3522/calligra-24-be-released-today | ||
1334221477 | technology | Farewell, Apple. Hello Linux Mint! | After being seduced by the MacBook Pro, product reviewer Tom Henderson replaces it (initially) with the Lenovo X120e running Linux Mint. Here's how. | http://www.itworld.com/small-business/266826/farewell-apple-hello-linux-mint | |
1334221947 | technology | Five ways to rev up Linux for the car industry | The Linux Foundation | The Linux Foundation is a non-profit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux, and promoting standardization and technical collaboration of Open Source Linux | http://www.linuxfoundation.org/news-media/blogs/browse/2012/04/five-ways-rev-linux-car-industry | |
1334222073 | technology | [Phoronix] Red Hat Legal Delays F18 Codenaming | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4NTc | ||
1334222348 | technology | How Canonical's next moves could repaint the Linux landscape | TechRepublic | Jack Wallen highlights how Canonical and Ubuntu are going to totally revolutionize the Linux landscape in the upcoming months. Will mass acceptance fo | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/how-canonicals-next-moves-could-repaint-the-linux-landscape/3550 | |
1334222890 | technology | Deepin: An Elegant Ubuntu-based Distro For The Chinese | Deepin is a Ubuntu-based distro for the Chinese and it is heavily modified to include plenty of useful stuff and rid of less useless/seldom used packages. After booting up Deepin, the first impression is that it is beautiful. The custom theme used is bright, elegant and refreshing. | http://maketecheasier.com/deepin-an-elegant-ubuntu-based-distro-for-the-chinese/2012/04/09 | |
1334228327 | technology | Will the Raspberry Pi usher in a new generation of Linux users?Raspberry Pi introdurrà una nuova generazione di utenti Linux? | http://linuxaria.com/article/will-the-raspberry-pi-usher-in-a-new-generation-of-linux-users?lang=en | ||
1334232068 | technology | Red Hat's Billion Dollars And the Power of Free | Recently, there was some justified excitement that Red Hat had finally done it, and turned in annual sales of over $1 billion. A couple of years ago, I wrote a post here on Computerworld UK wondering why there were no... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2012/04/red-hats-billion-dollars-and-the-power-of-free-2/index.htm | |
1334233056 | technology | Say Goodbye to Ubuntu Linux 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' | For those who have been holding onto this last pre-Unity desktop OS release, the time has come to upgrade or move on. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/253594/say_goodbye_to_ubuntu_linux_1010_maverick_meerkat.html | |
1334233957 | technology | Simon Listens speech recognition project migrates to KDE - The H Open Source: News and Features | The Simon Listens speech recognition project has successfully completed its migration from SourceForge to KDE's Git infrastructure | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Simon-Listens-speech-recognition-project-migrates-to-KDE-1518236.html | |
1334235168 | technology | Tizen Developer Conference Agenda Announced | The Tizen Project has announced the agenda for the 2012 Tizen Developer Conference, with tracks covering the Tizen platform, HTML5 application development, and community. | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/192:brian-warner/562689:tizen-developer-conference-agenda-announced | |
1334236465 | technology | $35 Android ICS tablet confirmed for India | A dual-core version is coming too | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2166776/usd35-android-ics-tablet-confirmed-india | |
1334236835 | technology | One Laptop Per Child Australia set to launch 'One Education' program | One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Australia is set to launch a new initiative centred on the Linux-based XO laptops the nonprofit organisation distributes. | http://www.techworld.com.au/article/421124/one_laptop_per_child_australia_set_launch_one_education_program/ | |
1334236948 | technology | Hands on with the Huawei Ascend G300 low-cost Android phone • reghardware | http://www.reghardware.com/2012/04/11/hands_on_with_huawei_ascend_g300_android_smartphone/ | ||
1334309252 | Ematic announces value-priced Android 4.0 tablet, eGlide PrismAndroidGuys | Can the $150 tablet attract average consumers looking for an Android 4.0 experience? Will they even know about it? Ematic announces value-priced Android 4.0 tablet, eGlide Prism originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device!
Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/04/12/ematic-announces-value-priced-android-4-0-tablet-eglide-prism/ | ||
1334303132 | 'Flashback' Mac Malware: One More Reason to Switch to Linux | Rather than stock up on security software, concerned Mac users would do well to consider a more secure platform instead. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/253649/flashback_mac_malware_one_more_reason_to_switch_to_linux.html | ||
1334303001 | Student stiffs penetration tool BackTrack Linux with 0-day • The Register | Network daemon fingered in after-school game A student has discovered a critical vulnerability in BackTrack, a flavour of Linux that's a favourite among security pros.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/04/12/backtrack_linux_0day/ | ||
1334409656 | Demand for Linux Skills Sets a New Record This Month | Linux job listings reached a new high in early April, according to careers site Dice.com. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/253660/demand_for_linux_skills_sets_a_new_record_this_month.html | ||
1334259613 | technology | USPTO Imperialists Want Their Ponzi Scheme imposed by IPONZ | Techrights | New Zealand is still under US pressure to change its laws for US corporations (protectionism at the IPONZ) | http://techrights.org/2012/04/12/iponz-and-uspto/ | |
1334302105 | Ubuntu Phone OS being developed - SlashGear | A recent job listing has revealed that an Ubuntu Phone OS is currently under development. Canonical, the major developer behind the Ubuntu OS, is seeking a | http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-os-being-developed-12222680/ | ||
1334263642 | technology | Journalism and SUSE, Samba | Techrights | Remarks on particular reports that deceive the public this week | http://techrights.org/2012/04/12/journalism-and-suse-samba/ | |
1334265454 | politics | Facing Public Backlash, Bill Gates Stops Funding Predatory Lobby ALEC | Techrights | As companies flee the widely-disgraced ALEC, Gates flees as well, but not before contributing money to this monstrous operation | http://techrights.org/2012/04/12/gates-lobby-for-alec/ | |
1334308347 | Linux News: Handheld Devices: Sony Slaps Android on the Wrist | Sony on Thursday announced its SmartWatch Android smartphone accessory. The device, worn on the user's wrist, links to the user's smartphone through Bluetooth. It acts as an intermediary to let users perform simple functions on their smartphones. The SmartWatch works with most smartphones running Android version 2.1 or higher, Sony said. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74850.html | ||
1334304955 | Expert witness says most popular Hotfile downloads are open source apps | A study conducted by a Duke University law professor shows that the most popular items downloaded from file locker website Hotfile are open source software applications. This could pose challenges for litigation against the site, which hinges on whether Hotfile has substantial non-infringing uses. | http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2012/04/expert-witness-says-most-popular-hotfile-downloads-are-open-source-apps.ars | ||
1334286708 | technology | Here's Why Open Source is Needed to Save and Improve Lives | This article talks about the role of open source technologies in changing the quality of our lives. | http://technonstop.com/open-source-technologies-healthcare-and-better-lives | |
1334297217 | technology | Google Chrome OS Review: Heading Towards Microsoft Market? | Muktware | Chrome OS will be a perfect choice for those who want to use a netbook without having to struggle with Windows' Metro UI. Acer and Samsung already have their Chromebooks in the market and now another heavyweight Sony is bringing its Chromebooks. In my opinion the news Chrome OS has arrive to launch Sony's rumored Daisy Chromebook. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3527/google-chrome-os-review-heading-towards-microsoft-market | |
1334299163 | technology | Microsoft Bugs Kill Nokia | Techrights | Another nail is squeezed into Nokia's coffin, again by Microsoft's sheer incompetence | http://techrights.org/2012/04/13/nokia-collapse/ | |
1334299596 | technology | C# Going Nowhere Fast, Xamarin Doesn’t Care | Techrights | TIOBE shows C# on the decline, but Miguel de Icaza still promotes it | http://techrights.org/2012/04/13/xamarin-and-c-sharp/ | |
1334302846 | technology | China-based white-box tablet PC makers ramping up Linux/Android shipments | China-based white-box tablet PC makers have ramped up their combined shipments to three million units a month recently, and total shipments of tablet PCs by all makers are expected to top 50 million units in 2012, market research firm eMedia Asia has estimated. | http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120412PD219.htm | |
1334303642 | technology | How LibreOffice Writer Tops MS Word: 12 Features - Datamation | If you think LibreOffice Writer is outclassed by MS Word, you need to take another look. | http://www.datamation.com/applications/how-libreoffice-writer-tops-ms-word-12-features-1.html | |
1334307641 | technology | Oracle previews MySQL 5.6 | Reseller News New Zealand | Oracle has posted a preview version of the next MySQL relational database management system | http://reseller.co.nz/reseller.nsf/inews/oracle-previews-mysql-56 | |
1334332622 | 20-million new Ubuntu Linux PCs in 2012? | ZDNet | Ubuntu 12.04 will be arriving shortly and Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth expects big things from it: 20-million new PCs sold with Ubuntu in the n | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/20-million-new-ubuntu-linux-pcs-in-2012/10770 | ||
1334335685 | technology | Supposed Samsung Galaxy S III image surfaces | An image of what is purported to be Samsung's unannounced Galaxy S III smartphone — the vendor's flagship mobile device for 2012 — has been publish | http://www.bgr.com/2012/04/13/supposed-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-image-surfaces/ | |
1334336800 | technology | Mageia 2 Default Wallpapers Chosen | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/mageia-2-default-wallpapers-chosen | |
1334362048 | [Phoronix] Unigine Engine Looks To Wasteland 2 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4NzA | ||
1334341582 | technology | Linux Foundation: 75% of kernel development done by paid developers - Open Source Insider | http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/open-source-insider/2012/04/linux-foundation-75-of-kernel-development-done-by-paid-developers.html | ||
1334361218 | Amazing Robots controlled by Android | GooGeZ | I know you love robots. Who doesn’t? And if you are technology fan, you just have to adore them. Most robots are simply amazing. While robots are being used in many industries, I think the best use of robots is in the medical field, and the second best just has to be in toys. | http://www.googez.com/2012/04/amazing-robots-controlled-by-android/ | ||
1334352658 | technology | MySQL founder's latest MariaDB release takes "enterprise" features open-source | MariaDB 5.5.23 is the latest version of MySQL founder "Monty" Widenius' fork of the world's most popular database, and it includes features that Oracle had carved off from the "open core" of MySQL as commercially licensed code. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/mysql-founders-latest-mariadb-release-takes-enterprise-features-open-source.ars | |
1334406124 | [Phoronix] A Massive Nouveau Code Push Happened Today | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4NzI | ||
1334361766 | technology | TechBytes Episode 67: Second of Season 2 | http://bytesmedia.co.uk/2012/04/13/second-of-season-2/ | ||
1334363548 | technology | Canonical Narrows Linux Focus By Dropping Kubuntu | The VAR Guy | Canonical's decision to retool the official Ubuntu family by dropping Kubuntu support makes business sense, but it also changes Ubuntu's fundamental character. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/04/13/canonical-narrows-focus-by-dropping-kubuntu/ | |
1334363607 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 will provide APIs to bridge Openstack and Amazon Web Services | Open clouds cannot ignore closed source | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2167760/ubuntu-1204-provide-apis-bridge-openstack-amazon-web-services | |
1334388229 | technology | Mandriva's Alive! | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/mandrivas-alive | |
1334393842 | technology | Microsoft Deals Another Blow to Businesses While Trying to ‘Fix’ the Mess It Created | Techrights | The lesser-known story about Microsoft's actions against Windows botnets | http://techrights.org/2012/04/14/operation-b71/ | |
1334395015 | technology | Gartner is Wrong | Techrights | Another reminder of why Gartner Group should be ignored for the most part | http://techrights.org/2012/04/14/gartner-is-wrong/ | |
1334395569 | technology | Promotion of Microsoft Linux | Techrights | A look at some SUSE coverage from this week | http://techrights.org/2012/04/14/promotion-of-microsoft-linux/ | |
1334403918 | technology | Try Calligra 2.4 for a New Microsoft Office Alternative | With office, graphics, and management components, this new open source contender aims to provide 'the most comprehensive free suite anywhere,' its makers say. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/253738/try_calligra_24_for_a_new_microsoft_office_alternative.html | |
1334404470 | technology | Dream Linux 5 - New and Different | ZDNet UK | How about something different for a Friday? Dream Linux is a distribution which I was watching some time ago, but it seemed to stall at release 4 Beta 6. I was pleased to find recently that it is not dead or abandoned, as I had feared,... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/dream-linux-5-new-and-different-10025870/ | |
1334411720 | technology,gaming | Shadowrun Returns: $1 million in pledges guarantee Linux port - Joystiq | http://i.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/shadowrun-returns-1-million-in-pledges-guarantee-linux-port/ | ||
1334412385 | technology | Linaro's DMZ for the ARMies - The H Open Source: News and Features | Linaro is leading ARM Linux unification efforts says CEO, and the organisation is looking to lead the ARMies of chip makers in other areas of Linux development too | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Linaro-s-DMZ-for-the-ARMies-1517501.html | |
1334414879 | technology | European public services must follow Iceland's open-source lead - Public Service Europe | To many in the private sector, the idea of super-size contracts that are expensive to run and almost impossible to break free from seems ludicrous - insists Jim Shaw | http://www.publicserviceeurope.com/article/1761/european-public-services-must-follow-icelands-open-source-lead | |
1334415044 | technology | New York Times Includes Open Source Mini-Game | ITProPortal.com | The New York Times has included a mini-game in one of its articles, published yesterday. The article, enititled 'Just... | http://www.itproportal.com/2012/04/05/new-york-times-includes-open-source-mini-game/ | |
1334651034 | [Phoronix] An Open-Source Graphics Driver For Snapdragon | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=qualcomm_freedreno&num=1 | ||
1334433608 | [Phoronix] An Open-Source Graphics Driver For Snapdragon | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=qualcomm_freedreno&num=1 | ||
1334564746 | Expert: New CISPA Bill Isn't SOPA, But Still Attacks Constitutional Rights - US News and World Report | A new bill making its way through Congress could allow the government to snoop on private data. | http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/04/12/expert-new-cispa-bill-isnt-sopa-but-still-attacks-constitutional-rights | ||
1334564918 | Linux Features Prominently at This Year’s CES | The yearly Consumer Elect | http://linux-news.org/index.php/2012/04/15/linux-features-prominently-at-this-years-ces/ | ||
1334649475 | Siduction 11.1 | Desktop Linux Reviews | A full review of Siduction 11.1, including a gallery of images. | http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2012/04/15/siduction-11-1/ | ||
1334788686 | Linux News: Community: Cars and FOSS: Sweet Ride, or Crash in the Making? | With the frequent focus on mobile machinations and desktop deliberations here in the Linux blogosphere, it would be easy to assume that all else in the FOSS fiefdom is relatively conflict-free. Easy, perhaps -- but dead wrong, nonetheless. Case in point: cars. There's a growing movement to apply the open source model to the design and manufacturing of electric cars. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/74867.html | ||
1334607542 | Raspberry Pi $35 mini system starts shipping | The credit card-sized Linux system is being delivered to first 10,000 customers worldwide this week. Read this blog post by Eric Mack on Crave. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57414554-1/raspberry-pi-$35-mini-system-starts-shipping/ | ||
1334650182 | Gaël Duval’s blog - Blog de Gaël Duval / Linux, open source, Mandrake, Mandriva, Ulteo » Blog Archive » An OS in the Public Interest - a Mandriva Linux Foundation? | Page officielle de Gaë Duval | http://www.indidea.org/gael/blog/?p=296 | ||
1334632571 | technology | Raspberry Pi review | Raspberry Pi review. We get our hands on a Raspberry Pi to see if the $35 microcomputer can ever live up to its hype. | http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/pcs/2012/04/16/raspberry-pi-review/1 | |
1334648047 | technology | How Linux defines success and innovation | You know the real mark of success these days?
When you or your product are "of" something. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/268164/how-linux-defines-success-and-innovation | |
1334648219 | technology | Slackware Needs Your Help | The times have been difficult for many of us this past few years. For Slackware, it’s been no exception. Some of you faithful Slackers may have noticed lately that the Slackware home page has... | http://noctslackv1.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/slackware-needs-your-help/ | |
1334649194 | technology | OS4: OS4 Workstation 12.1 released | http://www.os4online.com/2012/04/os4-workstation-121-released.html | ||
1334651402 | technology | Mandriva's future to be decided at the end of April - The H Open Source: News and Features | The COO of Mandriva has asked the community of the Linux distribution to provide feedback on their expectations for the project. The share holder meeting to decide its financial future has been set for 30 April | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Mandriva-s-future-to-be-decided-at-the-end-of-April-1526022.html | |
1334652152 | politics,world_news | Enterprise users and IT decision makers, commercial product vendors,Linux support options,big technology choice in front of the enterprise user community | Enterprise users and IT decision makers have quoted a wide range of TCO and ROI benefits, and Linux has become a strategic platform for business applications at many companies. Interestingly | http://www.itvarnews.net/news/14213/enterprise-betting-big-on-linux.html | |
1334725187 | Kubuntu Lives | Kubuntu gets new sponsorship, ChromeOS gets a new look and Debian stick with the tried and true | http://www.linuxplanet.com/news/kubuntu-lives.html | ||
1334696506 | technology | Collateral Damage in Oracle’s Case Against Android | Techrights | News analysis and preparation for patent news catchup | http://techrights.org/2012/04/17/analysis-and-preparation/ | |
1334697544 | technology | Apple and Microsoft Are Losing Share to Google | Techrights | Bits and pieces from the news about phones and office suites | http://techrights.org/2012/04/17/phones-and-office-suite-cash-cows/ | |
1334699294 | technology | Patent Trolls Funded by the French Public | Techrights | News from France showing that INRIA lost its way | http://techrights.org/2012/04/17/inria-as-troll/ | |
1334699563 | technology | Sony and Philips Have Protection From Linux | Techrights | Simon Phipps on Sony and Philips | http://techrights.org/2012/04/17/phipps-on-sony-and-philips/ | |
1334701012 | technology | Linux News: Community: Reading Between the Linux Contributor List's Lines | The recently released Who Writes Linux kernel contributor list reveals that some of the usual supporters of Linux -- Red Hat, SUSE, IBM, Intel, Oracle -- remain firmly behind the open source OS. There has also been a lot of attention on the other contributors, which now include Microsoft. What I find most fascinating about the Linux contributor list are the contributors that show some new direction and potential for Linux, in this case the processor players. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Reading-Between-the-Linux-Contributor-Lists-Lines-74879.html | |
1334701141 | technology | Red Hat Enterprise Linux celebrates 10 years of Enterprise Linux | While Red Hat might be one of the largest open source providers in the world, Jim Totton, vice president for the company’s platform business unit, is surprisingly coy about mistakes the company has made and learnt from in the decade since it launched. | http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/421682/red_hat_enterprise_linux_celebrates_10_years_enterprise_linux/ | |
1334704200 | technology | Microsoft’s Love/Hate Relationship With Germany | Techrights | A collection of patent news involving Microsoft, Motorola, Germany, and also New Zealand | http://techrights.org/2012/04/17/collection-of-patent-news-re-msft/ | |
1334709568 | technology | Microsoft is Attacking Free Software and Standards in the UK, Behind Closed Doors | Techrights | Leakage of dirty tricks from Microsoft in the UK, promoting patents to impede Free software and standards | http://techrights.org/2012/04/17/leakage-of-dirty-tricks/ | |
1334784975 | Fedora 17 Beta is now available | Linux User | Fedora 17’s Beefy Miracle finally hits Beta, after a two-week delay to the original release. The Beta includes GNOME 3.4, GIMP 2.8, and Linux Kernel 3.3 | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/fedora-17-beta-is-now-available/ | ||
1334713786 | Fedora 17 Beta is now available | Linux User | Fedora 17’s Beefy Miracle finally hits Beta, after a two-week delay to the original release. The Beta includes GNOME 3.4, GIMP 2.8, and Linux Kernel 3.3 | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/fedora-17-beta-is-now-available/ | ||
1334734743 | Fedora 17 Sneak Peek | Eye On Linux | A look at the new features of Fedora 17, including screenshots. | http://eyeonlinux.com/2012/04/17/fedora-17-sneak-peek/ | ||
1334722017 | Fedora 17 Sneak Peek | Eye On Linux | A look at the new features of Fedora 17, including screenshots. | http://eyeonlinux.com/2012/04/17/fedora-17-sneak-peek/ | ||
1334733900 | technology | Ubuntu Powers Small-Business Desktops in Marseille | The VAR Guy | Ubuntu's presence on the desktops in small businesses proves that it remains active in that niche, even though most of the hype focuses on larger organizations. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/04/17/ubuntu-powers-small-business-desktops-in-marseille/ | |
1334734065 | technology | Qt 5 Alpha Launches: Fluid Touch Experiences | Dr Dobb's | Widgets and classes waning, as Qt Quick now waxing | http://www.drdobbs.com/tools/232900425 | |
1334734184 | technology | The Lesser Known Music Players For Linux | Ever wondered what other music players are there in Linux world that can replace your default one? Here I have compiled a list of lesser known (and good) audio players available for Linux operating systems along with their salient features. | http://maketecheasier.com/the-lesser-known-music-players-for-linux/2012/04/16 | |
1334734335 | technology | La Esquina de un Migrante a Linux: I Want to Try Linux but... | http://linuxmigrante.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/i-want-to-try-linux-but.html | ||
1334734625 | technology | Linux Mint's Mate: GNOME 2 Lives Again - Datamation | Linux Mint's Mate is the most successful of all the efforts to keep GNOME 2 alive. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/linux-mints-mate-gnome-2-lives-again-1.html | |
1334734658 | technology | Bodhi Linux review ~ Linux and Life | http://www.linuxandlife.com/2012/04/bodhi-linux-review.html | ||
1334734950 | technology | Zacchiroli re-elected Debian leader | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/54105-zacchiroli-re-elected-debian-leader | ||
1334735107 | technology | Why open source is the key to cloud innovation | Open source is now increasingly undergirding cloud computing, so why is free software advocate Richard Stallman saying, 'don't do it'? | http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/why-open-source-the-key-cloud-innovation-190900 | |
1334735245 | technology | Google to bundle MIPS support with Android | http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4371089/Google-to-bundle-MIPS-support-with-Android | ||
1334735954 | technology | Say goodbye to Ubuntu Linux 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' | They say that all good things must come to an end, and this week in the Linux world there's a perfect illustration. | http://www.itworld.com/software/267000/say-goodbye-ubuntu-linux-1010-maverick-meerkat | |
1334736050 | technology | Ubuntu straddles clouds with AWSOME | ZDNet UK | Canonical has added a feature to the upcoming long-term support release of Ubuntu 12.04 that alleviates cloud lock-in.
Read this
Ten factors that make Ubuntu... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/mapping-babel-10017967/ubuntu-straddles-clouds-with-awsome-10025884/ | |
1334737823 | technology | Motorola set to launch Razr HD | Motorola may continue its attempts to revive the iconic RAZR brand, by launching a new high definition version of the handset. | http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/motorola-set-to-launch-razr-hd-1076418 | |
1334784997 | Open Source: Mageia 2 (Cauldron) Looking Good « The ERACC Web Log | If you have not been following the saga of the Mageia Linux distribution then you are unaware that Mageia 2 is slated to be released on May 15th. At this point the distribution is in Beta 3 testing and then will have a Release Candidate out right around May 2nd. | http://blog.eracc.com/2012/04/17/open-source-mageia-2-cauldron-looking-good/ | ||
1334779773 | technology | Quick Preview Of Xubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' [Video] | http://www.muktware.com/articles/3539/quick-preview-xubuntu-1204-precise-pangolin-video | ||
1334780714 | technology | Microsoft’s War on Freedom (Article by Formic) | Techrights | Microsoft has anonymously posted similar bogus warnings against websites that speak the truth about Microsoft, or push Free Software, says Formic | http://techrights.org/2012/04/18/war-on-freesw/ | |
1334782659 | technology | KDE China User: A KDE Meeting in Beijing | KDE.news | http://dot.kde.org/2012/04/18/kde-china-user-kde-meeting-beijing | ||
1334787257 | technology | Encouraging Draft ACTA Report, Still Under Copyright Lobbies Influence | La Quadrature du Net | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/encouraging-draft-acta-report-still-under-copyright-lobbies-influence | ||
1334826285 | MATE 1.2 release truly forks from GNOME | Linux User | MATE has come of age, with version 1.2 removing remaining GNOME references in this major update. | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/mate-1-2-release-truly-forks-from-gnome/ | ||
1334859999 | SOS: Save Our Slackware? | The rumors of Slackware's death have been greatly exaggerated...but that doesn't mean it couldn't use some help. | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/04/sos-save-our-slackware/ | ||
1334803359 | SOS: Save Our Slackware? | The rumors of Slackware's death have been greatly exaggerated...but that doesn't mean it couldn't use some help. | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/04/sos-save-our-slackware/ | ||
1334860085 | An Alternative Reading of the IADB Study on Peru's OLPC Implementation - OLPC News | I was surprised by the beginning of the Economist's article "Error Message" (based on the IADB study) that says the Peruvian Una Laptop por Niño project "did not accomplish anything in particular". The IADB study clearly stated that the project "substantially increased use of computers both at school and at home", "positive effects were found in general cognitive skills" and improved "competence in operating laptops in tasks related to core applications (like a word processor) and searching for information on the computer". | http://www.olpcnews.com/countries/peru/an_alternative_reading_of_the_iadb_study_on_peru_olpc_implementation.html | ||
1334843648 | technology | HealthCheck Fedora - Where's the beef? - The H Open Source: News and Features | Richard Hillesley examines Red Hat's early history and the genesis of the Fedora distribution. With "Beefy Miracle" due to be released soon, a look backwards grants insight on where Fedora is headed in the immediate future | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/HealthCheck-Fedora-Where-s-the-beef-1520194.html | |
1334904350 | How to run the new Chrome OS environment without a Chromebook | A new user interface for Chrome OS was recently made available on Chromebooks for testing purposes. In this tutorial, we will explain how to run the new version of the platform in a virtualized environment or write to a bootable USB thumb drive so that you can test it on a conventional computer. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/howto-run-the-new-chrome-os-environment-without-a-chromebook.ars | ||
1334848006 | How to run the new Chrome OS environment without a Chromebook | A new user interface for Chrome OS was recently made available on Chromebooks for testing purposes. In this tutorial, we will explain how to run the new version of the platform in a virtualized environment or write to a bootable USB thumb drive so that you can test it on a conventional computer. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/howto-run-the-new-chrome-os-environment-without-a-chromebook.ars | ||
1334854470 | technology | Czech municipality uses open source for nearly everything | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/czech-municipality-uses-open-source-nearly-everything | ||
1334854549 | technology | First update for GNOME 3.4 arrives - The H Open Source: News and Features | The GNOME Project has released version 3.4.1 of its Linux and Unix desktop environment, which includes minor improvements, bug fixes and new localisations | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/First-update-for-GNOME-3-4-arrives-1542711.html | |
1334855619 | technology | ACTA Mobilization, And Beyond | La Quadrature du Net | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/acta-mobilization-and-beyond | ||
1334857639 | technology | Hands-on: getting work done with Google's new Aura interface for Chrome OS | Google attempted to introduce a new approach to computing when it first launched Chrome OS in 2010. Now the company is about to introduce a new user interface layer called Aura for the OS. Ars goes hands on to see if it's an improvement. | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/reviews/2012/04/hands-on-getting-work-done-with-googles-new-aura-interface-for-chrome-os.ars/1 | |
1334857828 | technology | Chakra GNU/Linux - Interview with the Development Team | Linux, BSD, and everything else... | http://all-things-linux.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/chakra-gnulinux-interview-with.html | ||
1334858706 | technology | MATE 1.2 Desktop Environment Released - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/MATE-1-2-Desktop-Environment-Released-264903.shtml | ||
1334861139 | technology | Video: The $70 Mele A1000 Android/Ubuntu box | The $70 Mele A1000 Android box has certainly been generating a lot of attention within the mobile dev and modding community. And why not? As Liliputing’s Brad Linder points out, the box ... | http://www.tgdaily.com/hardware-features/62834-video-the-70-mele-a1000-androidubuntu-box | |
1334970585 | TechCrunch | An Interview with Millenium Technology Prize Finalist Linus Torvalds | The Millenium Technology Prize is a Finnish award designed "to improve the quality of life and to promote sustainable development-oriented research, development and innovation." It's awarded every two years. Sir Tim Berners-Lee won the prize in 2004. The 2012 Grand Prize winner will be announced on June 13 in Helsinki, Finland. The finalists this year are Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, who has been contributing to the area of stem cell research, and Linux creator Linus Torvalds. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/19/an-interview-with-millenium-technology-prize-finalist-linus-torvalds/ | ||
1334861392 | TechCrunch | An Interview with Millenium Technology Prize Finalist Linus Torvalds | The Millenium Technology Prize is a Finnish award designed "to improve the quality of life and to promote sustainable development-oriented research, development and innovation." It's awarded every two years. Sir Tim Berners-Lee won the prize in 2004. The 2012 Grand Prize winner will be announced on June 13 in Helsinki, Finland. The finalists this year are Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, who has been contributing to the area of stem cell research, and Linux creator Linus Torvalds. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/19/an-interview-with-millenium-technology-prize-finalist-linus-torvalds/ | ||
1334861392 | TechCrunch | An Interview with Millenium Technology Prize Finalist Linus Torvalds | The Millenium Technology Prize is a Finnish award designed "to improve the quality of life and to promote sustainable development-oriented research, development and innovation." It's awarded every two years. Sir Tim Berners-Lee won the prize in 2004. The 2012 Grand Prize winner will be announced on June 13 in Helsinki, Finland. The finalists this year are Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, who has been contributing to the area of stem cell research, and Linux creator Linus Torvalds. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/19/an-interview-with-millenium-technology-prize-finalist-linus-torvalds/ | ||
1334866103 | technology | Raspberry Pi pre-orders hit 350,000 | http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2169068/raspberry-pi-pre-hit-350 | ||
1334868721 | technology | Motorola's LapDock: The next Google ChromeBook? | Google can't keep fighting against Apple and Microsoft with just Android, when both rivals have a mobile and a desktop system. ChromeOS could be that system for Google, but it's not a hit yet. What might help? Motorola's LapDock system to pair up Android and ChromeOS. | http://gigaom.com/mobile/motorolas-lapdock-the-next-google-chromebook/ | |
1334870016 | technology | The iPod for retro games | http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/games/blogs/screenplay/the-ipod-for-retro-games-20120417-1x52j.html | ||
1334904005 | Twitter signs up to sponsor open source Apache Software Foundation | Twitter has announced that it will sponsor the Apache Software Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the Apache Web server and other open source software projects. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/twitter-signs-up-to-sponsor-open-source-apache-software-foundation.ars | ||
1334872344 | Twitter signs up to sponsor open source Apache Software Foundation | Twitter has announced that it will sponsor the Apache Software Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the Apache Web server and other open source software projects. | http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/twitter-signs-up-to-sponsor-open-source-apache-software-foundation.ars | ||
1334905673 | Linux Mint 13 Will Be Named Maya - Softpedia | Linux Mint 13 Will Be Named Maya | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Mint-13-Will-Be-Named-Maya-265425.shtml | ||
1334905673 | Linux Mint 13 Will Be Named Maya - Softpedia | Linux Mint 13 Will Be Named Maya | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Mint-13-Will-Be-Named-Maya-265425.shtml | ||
1334874607 | Linux Mint 13 Will Be Named Maya - Softpedia | Linux Mint 13 Will Be Named Maya | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Mint-13-Will-Be-Named-Maya-265425.shtml | ||
1334904780 | Mageia 2 beta 3: Last beta sports a new look | The third and final beta edition of Mageia 2, a desktop Linux distribution derived from Mandriva Desktop, has been released. The first and only Release Candidate is expected on May 2, with the final, stable edition slated for release on May 15. So, what does this release has to offer? Aside from the usual new [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/04/19/mageia-2-beta-3-last-beta-sports-a-new-look/ | ||
1335303079 | [Phoronix] Fedora 18 Might Be A Frankfurter Or Spherical Cow | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4OTY | ||
1334890429 | [Phoronix] Fedora 18 Might Be A Frankfurter Or Spherical Cow | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA4OTY | ||
1334903389 | technology | Three years with Gentoo | http://blog.yjl.im/2012/04/three-years-with-gentoo.html | ||
1334904121 | technology | MIPS based low cost tablets to get Android apps | Android might support MIPS processors, which could lead to ultra cheap Android tablets. | http://www.themobileindian.com/news/6169_MIPS-based-low-cost-tablets-to-get-Android-apps | |
1334904574 | technology | Fedora 18 Release name voting and Poll for whether to continue naming releases | http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/announce/2012-April/003060.html | ||
1334905026 | technology | Best Linux Distribution? | Whether you're just getting your feet wet with Linux or you're an old hand at it and have tried a half-dozen distros before finding the one you fell in love with, you probably have an opinion as to which Linux distribution is the best. | http://lifehacker.com/5903539/best-linux-distribution | |
1335019200 | Samsung Galaxy S III found hiding in VietnamAndroidGuys | With two weeks to go before Samsung unveils the Galaxy S III, the latest leak appears to be the most legit. Samsung Galaxy S III found hiding in Vietnam originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter , Facebook , and YouTube ! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more ! | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/04/20/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-found-hiding-in-vietnam/ | ||
1334958501 | Pebble. The smartwatch with Linux at its heart! | Unixmen | Meet Pebble, a tremendously customizable smart watch that integrates perfectly with your Android and iPhone. Read on for more exciting details. | http://www.unixmen.com/pebble-the-smartwatch-with-linux-at-its-heart/ | ||
1334943433 | technology | Microsoft’s Man-in-the-Middle Attack on Free Software (Article by Formic) | Techrights | Microsoft will only be able to survive as a patent litigator/royalty collector, writes Formic | http://techrights.org/2012/04/20/man-in-the-middle-swpats/ | |
1334947111 | technology | Gordon on Copyright ‘Theft’ | Techrights | Explaining the obvious difference between copying and stealing (either when applied to data, methods, or ideas) | http://techrights.org/2012/04/20/copying-is-not-theft-by-gordon/ | |
1334949127 | technology | Patent Pledges Are Pointless, Here’s What Red Hat Can Learn From Twitter | Techrights | Even though Twitter made a mistake by validating software patents as a concept, its new licence can help Red Hat prevent the weaponisation of its patents (learning from Novell's mistakes) | http://techrights.org/2012/04/20/learning-from-novell-mistakes/ | |
1334950589 | technology | Larry Ellison as Ignorant as His Best Friend Steve Jobs About Java, Android | Techrights | The case against Android is falling flat on its face as even the leader of Oracle falls on his sword in court | http://techrights.org/2012/04/20/ellison-falls-on-his-sword/ | |
1334952074 | technology | After the Demise of Microsoft’s FAT Patent | Techrights | Nokia is becoming more like a patent troll while Microsoft perhaps loses its ability to do so | http://techrights.org/2012/04/20/fat-patent-and-swpats/ | |
1334954120 | technology | Desperate to Stop Free Software and Standards, Microsoft Uses Lobbying to Push Patents, Subvert Government | Techrights | What some newly-leaked letters and analyses help teach us about Microsoft's wrongdoing and corruption in the public arena | http://techrights.org/2012/04/20/ooxml-lives-on/ | |
1334975315 | technology | Report: Html5, Linux's Lifeline? - Patrick Quinn's blog.... | Article on how Html5 could be the future of not only Linux desktop computing but desktop computing as a whole. | http://p-quinn.com/entries/report/report-html5-linux-s-lifeline- | |
1335020030 | [Phoronix] DRM Changes Pooling For Linux 3.5 Kernel | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA5MDE | ||
1335013202 | technology | The Software Patents Lobby Goes Global, Faces Antagonism | Techrights | A roundup of news from around the world, showing the insistence of the US (controlled by corporate power) to impose its patent laws overseas | http://techrights.org/2012/04/21/swpats-lobby/ | |
1335014322 | technology | Google Should Follow Twitter’s Lead on Patent Mutilation | Techrights | Twitter's latest move (making patents self-destruct upon offensive use) inspires many across the Web, including senior people at Google | http://techrights.org/2012/04/21/will-google-follow-twitter/ | |
1335017834 | technology | Open Source Report: Should Fedora abandon release names? | Fedora poll asks whether Fedora should continue having release names | http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/should-fedora-abandon-release-names | |
1335018093 | technology | GIMP 2.8: Preview | http://nicubunu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/gimp-28-preview.html | ||
1335018417 | technology | Is Canonical in ISV trouble? | Canonical has put out a call for more Ubuntu application developers, possibly highlighting a lack of traction in this area just one day before such a gap was pointed out by a competitor. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/269936/canonical-isv-trouble | |
1335018822 | science | Possible hepatitus C cure stymied by deadlocked patent owners | The downside of drug patents is once again evident in this example. | http://www.againstmonopoly.org/index.php?perm=805808000000000449 | |
1335020925 | technology | Ubuntu to add OpenStack fast track to 12.04 LTS - The H Open Source: News and Features | The only way isn't (OpenStack) Essex for Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS users, with the announcement of the Ubuntu Cloud Archive which will offer supported and current OpenStack versions to LTS users | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Ubuntu-to-add-OpenStack-fast-track-to-12-04-LTS-1544147.html | |
1335097268 | Linus Torvalds Appreciates Ubuntu's User Centric Approach ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | Linus Torvalds will be receiving Millennium Technology Award, one of the highest Technology Honors for his exceptional contribution to Linux kernel and open source.The Millennium Technology Prize is awarded ever two years for a technological innovation by Technology Academy Finland. This year, Linus Torvalds, Linux's creator, and Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, maker of a new way to create stem cells without the use of embryonic stem cells, are both laureates for the 2012 Millennium Technology Prize. The two innovators will share over a million Euros and the final winner will be announced by the President of the Republic of Finland in a special ceremony on June 13, 2012. TechCrunch did a nice interview with Linus on this occasion. I will quote his views regarding Ubuntu, Desktop and Linux distributions. | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/04/linus-torvalds-appreciates-ubuntus-user.html | ||
1335097397 | Scientists: All Research Should Be Open Source | Phys.org is reporting on a recently published paper that suggests all scientific journals should require the full disclosure of source code as a condition | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/04/scientists-all-research-should-be-open-source/ | ||
1335096230 | technology | Apache announces Huawei, GoDaddy and Twitter as new sponsors | Huawei and GoDaddy have become the Apache Software Foundation's newest Silver sponsors, while Twitter has become the non-profit organisation's latest Bronze sponsor with its annual donation of $5,000 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Apache-announces-Huawei-GoDaddy-and-Twitter-as-new-sponsors-1544067.html | |
1335096435 | technology | Ubuntu OS Can Run on Mele A1000 ARM PC - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-OS-Can-Run-on-Mele-A1000-ARM-PC-265628.shtml | ||
1335096648 | technology | RIM may make BlackBerry OS open source | Research In Motion, which makes BlackBerry phones, may be looking at making the operating system open, which will allow other manufacturers to make smartphones using the platform. | http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rim-may-make-blackberry-os-open-source/250534-11.html | |
1335098819 | technology | LightDM KDE 0.1.0 released | During this Ubuntu cycle I have been working on-and-off on LightDM, mainly helping out David Edmundson on liblightdm-qt (the Qt wrapper for LightDM library), and the LightDM KDE greeter. The initia... | http://agateau.com/2012/04/21/lightdm-kde-0-1-0-released/ | |
1335102154 | technology | New Chromebooks boot in 5 seconds thanks to open source BIOS – Computer Chips & Hardware Technology | Geek.com | Apr. 13, 2012 - So-called instant on options have yet to become truly instant, but we're getting closer. An updated Samsung Chromebook that was just shown off at IDF in | http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/new-chromebooks-boot-in-5-seconds-thanks-to-open-source-bios-20120413/ | |
1335102427 | technology | ‘Make M’sia open-source software hub’ | Free Malaysia Today | GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia should take the lead and implement policies to transform the country into an international open-source software (OSS) hub, Consumer A... | http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2012/04/14/make-msia-open-source-software-hub/ | |
1335102687 | technology | Open source driver for Qualcomm Adreno graphics under development - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/04/open-source-driver-for-qualcomm-adreno-graphics-under-development.html | ||
1335103037 | technology | Texas Instruments man creates open source Snapdragon driver | TI's ARM man Rob Clark, who is famous for Texas Instrument'sOMAP DRM driver, has spent his spare time building a natty open sauce driver for Qualcomm'sSnapdragon. | http://news.techeye.net/chips/texas-instruments-man-creates-open-source-snapdragon-driver | |
1335105191 | technology | Joomla's CMS Surges in Popularity | http://www.itjungle.com/fhs/fhs041712-story07.html | ||
1335112294 | technology | Five Best Linux Distributions | Earlier in the week we asked you which Linux distros you thought were the best when it came to ease-of-use, support, functionality, compatibility, and that overall had the right mix of features for you. Now we're back to take a look at the top five distros based on your nominations. | http://lifehacker.com/5904069/five-best-linux-distributions | |
1335127171 | business | GNOME 3.6 is getting serious with Initial System Setup | Unixmen | http://www.unixmen.com/gnome-3-6-is-getting-serious-with-initial-system-setup/ | ||
1335170258 | technology | First Mozilla Boot to Gecko Devices Launching by Early 2013 | Mozilla is reportedly launching its HTML5-based mobile platform Boot to Gecko between the end of 2012 and early 2013.The news arrives by way of Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs who made the announcement in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to Kovacs, this is... | http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Brazil-Boot-To-Gecko-Mozilla-Gary-Kovacs-HTML5,15408.html#xtor=RSS-993 | |
1335170365 | technology | Firefox 12 What’s New | You may have noticed that the usual suspects are already reporting that a new stable version of the Mozilla Firefox browser has been released by Mozilla. While | http://www.ghacks.net/2012/04/22/firefox-12-whats-new/ | |
1335171764 | technology | Mageia 2 Beta 3 - A Preview | ZDNet UK | Another Linux distribution with an upcoming release I have been looking forward to made a Beta release. Mageia Linux 2 is on a fast track now, with the final Beta released a few days ago, the Release Candidate due in less than two... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/mageia-2-beta-3-a-preview-10025939/ | |
1335176030 | technology | Akademy Keynote: Dr. Mathias Klang - Freedom of Expression | KDE.news | http://dot.kde.org/2012/04/22/akademy-keynote-dr-mathias-klang-freedom-expression | ||
1335177291 | technology | Artyom Zorin on Zorin OS, the gateway to Linux for Windows users - Linux notes from DarkDuck | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/04/artyom-zorin-on-zorin-os-gateway-to.html | ||
1335180442 | technology | [Phoronix] A New GLSL Backend For Doom 3 | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA5MTI | ||
1335183898 | technology | PCLinuxOS 2012 KDE Review | Again PCLinuxOS delivers a release of impeccable quality in the face of a community that demands the highest standards. This distribution is becoming increasingly user-friendly, and the features continue to mount up. About PCLinuxOS I was again thoroughly impressed by this release, and the PCLinuxOS team goes the extra mile to deliver many extra little bonuses which I will point out. PCLinuxOS is available with several different desktop environments and installation solutions. | http://linuxlibrary.org/reviews/pclinuxos-2012-kde-review/ | |
1335226876 | Chakra Archimedes-2012.04 review | Chakra Archimedes-2012.04, the second iteration of the latest stable edition of Chakra, a desktop Linux distribution forked from Arch Linux, was released just this week. April 16 to be exact. The first stable edition of Archimedes was released back in February this year. You may read the review at Chakra GNU/Linux 2012.02 Archimedes review. Aside [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/04/23/chakra-archimedes-2012-04-review/ | ||
1335255161 | technology | Google Does Not Help Put an End to Software Patents, Just Android Cases | Techrights | Google continues to fight against Oracle, but at the same time Google helps the USPTO, which is the root of the problem | http://techrights.org/2012/04/24/google-on-swpats-and-fog-computing/ | |
1335255943 | technology | Microsoft Propaganda Pays (Article by Formic) | Techrights | Formic remarks on a company founded by Microsoft marketing exec Doug Levin. | http://techrights.org/2012/04/24/microsoft-propaganda-pays/ | |
1335342472 | Interview with Canonical's Jono Bacon | Interview | Unixmen | This week, we talk to Jono Bacon who is the community manager of Ubuntu, in an attempt to disentangle the thoughts of the linux users community, and understand how a big community is organized and guided the Ubuntu way. | http://www.unixmen.com/interview-with-canonicals-jono-bacon-interview/ | ||
1335354710 | gThumb 3.0.0 Is Available for Download - Softpedia | gThumb 3.0.0 Is Available for Download | http://news.softpedia.com/news/gThumb-3-0-0-Is-Available-for-Download-266108.shtml | ||
1335341930 | [Phoronix] A New Game Engine Comes To Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA5MjE | ||
1335275453 | [Phoronix] A New Game Engine Comes To Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA5MjE | ||
1335298575 | technology | The Big Microsoft Lie is Spreading and It Works | Techrights | Success for Microsoft propaganda amid FOSS spin and well-calculated PR campaigns | http://techrights.org/2012/04/24/microsoft-propaganda-success/ | |
1335299612 | technology | Linux Australia ponders name change - Business - News - ZDNet Australia | Linux Australia president John Ferlito has asked the community of Australia's peak Linux body whether it's time to change its name, eliciting a strong response. | http://www.zdnet.com.au/linux-australia-ponders-name-change-339336447.htm | |
1335299644 | technology | The Linux Foundation Adds Five New Members From Japan | http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-linux-foundation-adds-five-new-members-from-japan-2012-04-23 | ||
1335300321 | technology | Stop wasting time and money, make the Fedora 18 release name “Fedora 18″ « Technical Blog of Richard Hughes | http://blogs.gnome.org/hughsie/2012/04/23/stop-wasting-time-and-money-make-the-fedora-18-release-name-fedora-18/ | ||
1335300683 | technology | Kubuntu remains healthy | http://ubuntuwicohan.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/kubuntu-remains-healthy.html | ||
1335300878 | technology | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin Latest New Features : mypapit gnu/linux blog | http://blog.mypapit.net/2012/04/ubuntu-12-04-precise-pangolin-latest-features.html | ||
1335301027 | technology | Triple review - Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Linux Mint | Enthusiastic triple review and head-on comparision between 64-bit editions of Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot, Kubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot and Linux Mint 12 Lisa with Cinnamon on my new test box with two SSD, featuring hardware detection, installation speed, desktop look & feel, updates, stability, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/triple-review-ubuntu-kubuntu-mint.html | |
1335301756 | technology | Linux Australia: a new name is the least of the problems | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/54279-linux-australia-a-new-name-is-the-least-of-the-problems | ||
1335302706 | technology | Fedora 17 + Xfce 4.10 | http://nicubunu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/fedora-17-xfce-410.html | ||
1335302898 | technology | The Linux Experience: A look at the new Plasma Active File Browser | http://cristalinux.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/look-at-new-plasma-active-file-browser.html | ||
1335361235 | Former Mozilla President inducted into Internet Hall of Fame | Linux User | The same day as Firefox 12 is released, Mozilla Chairperson Mitchell Baker is being inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/former-mozilla-president-inducted-into-internet-hall-of-fame/ | ||
1335304050 | technology | Praveen Kumar: Beefy Miracle Beta Review | http://kumar-pravin.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/beefy-miracle-beta-review.html | ||
1335319151 | technology,lifestyle,world_news | Bangalore India slum kids use open-source software to learn computer skills | Women News Network | http://womennewsnetwork.net/2012/04/24/bangalore-india-slum-kids-computer-skills/ | ||
1335342368 | technology | Hey Journalists! Know Your Ubuntu Names | Amplify the Signal | http://randall.executiv.es/know_your_names | ||
1335343329 | technology | Reports of Slackware's death way premature | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/270628/reports-slackwares-death-way-premature | ||
1335350213 | technology | Linux Mint Debian 201204 released! | http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1979 | ||
1335351270 | technology | Long-term maintenance for Linux 3.2 - The H Open Source: News and Features | A Debian developer plans to maintain Linux 3.2, which will be used in Debian 7.0 Wheezy and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, as a long-term kernel | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Long-term-maintenance-for-Linux-3-2-1546065.html | |
1335351379 | technology | Open source medicine puts health above profits | Open source is powering a revolution in medicine and health care in multiple ways. Open source software and methods make large-scale collaborative research projects feasible, multiplying the brainpower applied to a project, expanding the data pool, and creating transparency and accountability. This is a huge win for the advancement of new treatments and cures, and cutting the costs of research. Open source practice and records software cut the costs of running medical practices, and puts practitioners in charge instead of software vendors. | http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/software/3353232/open-source-medicine-puts-health-above-profits/ | |
1335354052 | technology | Further lessons of closed source software | ZDNet UK | Recently I was on the task of getting some scripts together for handling FTP commands to run several time a day to move files around. Unfortunately, the platform that was already in place is a Windows 2008 R2 server. But, being... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/the-open-source-revolution-10014902/further-lessons-of-closed-source-software-10025972/ | |
1335354133 | technology | "Super duper program update release" of Parted Magic - The H Open Source: News and Features | The new update to the open source, multi-platform partitioning tool upgrades more than 25 of the bundled programs and utilities to their latest versions, adds new command line options and includes fixes for resizing FAT16/32 partitions | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Super-duper-program-update-release-of-Parted-Magic-1545502.html | |
1335354592 | technology | Phenomenal times for Linux Gaming | Steam for Linux | http://www.steamforlinux.com/?q=en/node/32 | ||
1335356060 | technology | A Sneak Peek at Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' | As a Long Term Support (LTS) release, this new Ubuntu Linux version will be a particularly important one for businesses. Here's an advance look at what the new OS--due on Thursday--will offer desktop users. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/254387/a_sneak_peek_at_ubuntu_1204_precise_pangolin.html | |
1335391157 | Debian -- News -- Deploy your own "cloud" with Debian "Wheezy" | The Debian Project produces an entirely Free operating system that empowers its users to be in control of the software running their computers. These days, more and more computing is being moved away from user computers to the so-called cloud – a vague term often used to refer to Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. We are concerned that, without the needed care, this trend might put in jeopardy most of the freedoms that users enjoy when running (on their computers) software that is Free according to the Debian Free Software Guidelines . | http://www.debian.org/News/2012/20120425 | ||
1335611895 | SliTaz 4.0: light and stable - Linux notes from DarkDuck | SliTaz 4.0 was released in stable version on the 10th of April 2012. The ISO image grew in size a little bit since last time, but remained absolutely tiny - only 35 Mb. It means that you can download and burn it to your disk in no time. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/04/slitaz-40-light-and-stable.html | ||
1335435248 | SliTaz 4.0: light and stable - Linux notes from DarkDuck | SliTaz 4.0 was released in stable version on the 10th of April 2012. The ISO image grew in size a little bit since last time, but remained absolutely tiny - only 35 Mb. It means that you can download and burn it to your disk in no time. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/04/slitaz-40-light-and-stable.html | ||
1335455433 | Ubuntu 12.04 arrives and it's great | ZDNet | Canonical’s latest Linux distribution, Ubuntu 12.04, is now available for your home and office and it’s a winner. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/ubuntu-1204-arrives-and-its-great/10836 | ||
1335474205 | technology | The New Desktop Paradigm: Blame the Success of Linux on the Desktop - O'Reilly Broadcast | The new Windows 8 Metro desktop, the latest incarnation of Mac OSX, Android, Ubuntu's Unity desktop and GNOME 3, love them or hate them, all came about because of the success of Linux on the desktop. | http://broadcast.oreilly.com/2012/04/the-new-desktop-paradigm-blame.html | |
1335536469 | Could Linux still usurp Windows Phone as Nokia’s saviour? | TechRepublic | Once-dominant Nokia faces an uphill slog to win back ground from the iPhone and Android, yet hope for a change of fortune may lie in an unexpected qua | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/european-technology/could-linux-still-usurp-windows-phone-as-nokias-saviour/560 | ||
1335532450 | TechCrunch | The Open Source CEO: Jim Whitehurst | If you read the Red Hat website, you'll find pages describing their attitude toward open source, collaboration, and more. It reads pretty much like every other marketing spiel from every company online today. There's something different about Red Hat, though: they actually believe this stuff. Not only do they believe it, they live it every day.
I spoke to Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst recently about the open source culture at Red Hat and he told me it is a journey, not a destination. According to Whitehurst, the tenants of open source permeate all aspects of the culture at Red Hat. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/27/i-would-like-to-work-at-red-hat/ | ||
1335702815 | Edubuntu 12.04 LTS Screenshot Tour - Softpedia | Edubuntu 12.04 LTS Screenshot Tour | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Edubuntu-12-04-LTS-Screenshot-Tour-266782.shtml | ||
1335552606 | Edubuntu 12.04 LTS Screenshot Tour - Softpedia | Edubuntu 12.04 LTS Screenshot Tour | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Edubuntu-12-04-LTS-Screenshot-Tour-266782.shtml | ||
1335598709 | Lubuntu 12.04 Screenshot Tour - Softpedia | Lubuntu 12.04 Screenshot Tour | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lubuntu-12-04-Screenshot-Tour-266793.shtml | ||
1335600831 | technology | Cult Mentality at Microsoft and Its Allies | Techrights | News and testimonials about Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/04/28/microsoft-cult-vs-zachariades/ | |
1335602674 | technology | The Decline of Apple and Microsoft in Phones | Techrights | Android continues to have real impact in the mobile market whereas Windows has none; The company could 'pull an Elop' again | http://techrights.org/2012/04/28/duopoly-descent/ | |
1335611464 | technology | Beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 | RHEL 6.3 will introduce a new tool for virtualisation, support for 160 processors in a guest system and storage support improvements; the Btrfs filesystem will still remain as Technology Preview | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Beta-of-Red-Hat-Enterprise-Linux-6-3-1558384.html | |
1335611563 | technology | Linux Mint Debian Edition 201204 - Gnome and Xfce | A few weeks ago, when Linux Mint Debian Edition Update Pack 4 was released, Clement Lefebvre said that a new set of ISO images including the latest update would be available "in the coming days/weeks". Today he made good on that, with... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/linux-mint-debian-edition-201204-gnome-and-xfce-10025978/ | |
1335611806 | technology | Review: Linux Mint MATE 201204 | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/review-linux-mint-mate-201204.html | ||
1335689699 | technology | What's new in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS - The H Open Source: News and Features | The latest version of Ubuntu brings significant improvements to the stability and speed of the Unity interface. On the server side of things, the developers have clearly concentrated on trying to make Ubuntu a serious contender in the cloud computing space | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/What-s-new-in-Ubuntu-12-04-LTS-1545162.html | |
1335689867 | technology | Mandriva – Customization With Style | Introduction It took me literally hours to figure out which Linux distributions I would want to download and test. The choices are so varied and there are so m | http://www.techzed.net/2012/04/27/mandriva-customization-with-style/ | |
1335690101 | technology | Linux Australia name debate sours - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia | The community debate around Linux Australia possibly changing its name has soured this week, with some community members badmouthing a key conference associated with the peak Linux organisation. | http://www.zdnet.com.au/linux-australia-name-debate-sours-339336780.htm | |
1335790222 | Open Source Coders are Fresher, Forrester Says | Analyst urges firms to hire software developers who take part in Open Source projects, because it shows they're keeping their skills current. | http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/careers/3353819/forrester-hire-software-developers-who-take-part-in-open-source-projects/ | ||
1335877354 | [Phoronix] Making A Easy-To-Setup $50 Linux Multi-Seat Computer | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=plugable_multiseat_kick&num=1 | ||
1336715558 | Linux Rings the Bell in New York - InternetNews. | In New York's Financial District Linux is your MAMA. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/linux-rings-the-bell-in-new-york.html | ||
1335970260 | technology | Chakra Linux 2012.04 Review – One to Watch | Formerly an Arch remix designed for users looking for a distribution offering the power and flexibility of Arch but with a desktop environment installed by default, Chakra has come on in leaps and bounds since the project’s founders made the decision to fork away from its upstream. | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/chakra-linux-2012-04-review-one-to-watch/ | |
1336726701 | Mozilla ponders major Firefox UI refresh | Mozilla is working on a revamp of Firefox to synchronize its various versions -- desktop, tablet, phone and Windows 8 Metro -- into a single visual style, according to documents posted by members of its UI design team. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226787/Mozilla_ponders_major_Firefox_UI_refresh | ||
1336081929 | Mark Shuttleworth: Ubuntu's Bug #1 Is Fixed | Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu, sat with the Ubuntu community for a one hour long IRC chat session to answer some pressing questions [Read Muktware's exclusive interview with Mark Shuttleworth]. We selected some questions for Muktware readers. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3571/mark-shuttleworth-ubuntus-bug-1-fixed | ||
1336048494 | Mark Shuttleworth: Ubuntu's Bug #1 Is Fixed | Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu, sat with the Ubuntu community for a one hour long IRC chat session to answer some pressing questions [Read Muktware's exclusive interview with Mark Shuttleworth]. We selected some questions for Muktware readers. | http://www.muktware.com/news/3571/mark-shuttleworth-ubuntus-bug-1-fixed | ||
1336112426 | [Phoronix] Microsoft Windows 8: Mostly A Crap Wreck | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=microsoft_windows_8cp&num=1 | ||
1336395929 | Sony Smartwatch SDK update adds open source music player and puzzle game extensions | Still wishing for some more functionality on Sony's touch-friendly watch? Well there's good news if you're into slider puzzles and music playing app | http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/sony-smartwatch-sdk/ | ||
1336759186 | [Phoronix] Ubuntu 12.10 To Target Linux 3.5 Kernel, Maybe 3.6 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTA5ODY | ||
1336665038 | Mozilla: We're On the Same Team as Tizen | Mozilla's new Boot to Gecko mobile OS and Samsung's Tizen may look like competitors as dueling open-source, Web-based mobile OSes. But they're actually on the same team, | http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404215,00.asp | ||
1336722269 | technology | Executive Spotlight: Lynne Corddry, Red Hat Business Development VP, Public Sector | Lynne Corddry serves as vice president of business development for the public sector at Red Hat. | http://blog.executivebiz.com/2012/05/executive-spotlight-lynne-corddry-red-hat-business-development-vp-public-sector/ | |
1336725685 | technology | Blue Systems: ‘No Plans’ to Change Kubuntu | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/05/blue-systems-no-plans-to-change-kubuntu/ | ||
1336726508 | technology | Learn to Hack pulled from Barnes and Noble | TuxRadar Linux | http://tuxradar.com/content/learn-hack-was-pulled-barnes-and-noble | ||
1336734732 | technology,science | Is open hardware creating a more open world? | Today’s researchers are being empowered by the revival of an innovative technology concept from the past: open-source hardware. Open-source hardware is the public availability of designs, mechanical drawings, or schematics of physical technology, such as computer processors or network switches. The Arduino electronics board is one popular example. | http://www.isgtw.org/feature/open-hardware-creating-more-open-world | |
1336743973 | technology | PCLinuxOS - the Big Daddy of all Desktop Linux Distributions: Desktop: Debian vs. CEntOS | http://pclinuxos2007.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/desktop-debian-vs-centos.html | ||
1336744307 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 ‘Quetzal’ Logo | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/05/ubuntu-12-10-quetzal-logo/ | ||
1336750219 | technology | Patents Versus Android: The Circus Continues | Techrights | Almost two years since the launch of Oracle's case over Java/Dalvik this whole argument carries on | http://techrights.org/2012/05/11/java-dalvik-case/ | |
1336751560 | technology | Google/Motorola Left Alone in the Fight Against Microsoft Extortion | Techrights | Barnes and Noble (B&N) gives up, but Motorola continues to challenge Microsoft extortion | http://techrights.org/2012/05/11/challenging-microsoft-extortion/ | |
1336754689 | technology | OpenSUSE Run, Promoted by Paid Staff, Not Community | Techrights | SUSE makes it clearer that people on the payroll drive the OpenSUSE project | http://techrights.org/2012/05/11/driving-the-opensuse-project/ | |
1336755903 | technology | Microsoft Hijacks Its Opposition, Removes Opposition | Techrights | More dirty tactics from Microsoft and how this affects GNU/Linux | http://techrights.org/2012/05/11/controlled-opposition-and-panels/ | |
1336764277 | technology | Innovate or Imitate? Where Linux Lags, Where Linux Leads | Carla Schroder looks at innovation and imitation in Linux. | https://www.linux.com/learn/docs/576247-innovate-or-imitate-where-linux-lags-where-linux-leads | |
1336855104 | Innovate or Imitate? Where Linux Lags, Where Linux Leads | Carla Schroder looks at innovation and imitation in Linux. | https://www.linux.com/learn/docs/576247:innovate-or-imitate-where-linux-lags-where-linux-leads | ||
1336766755 | technology | Grub 2 theme for Fedora 17 « Máirín Duffy | http://blog.linuxgrrl.com/2012/05/09/grub-2-theme-for-fedora-17/ | ||
1336767114 | technology | OLPC Gets Backing in Australia | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/olpc-gets-backing-in-australia | |
1336802649 | [Phoronix] Ubuntu 12.10 To Further Binary Blob Handling | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEwMTY | ||
1336813370 | Canonical Will Make an Ubuntu Filesystem for Embedded Devices - Softpedia | Canonical Will Make an Ubuntu Filesystem for Embedded Devices | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Canonical-Will-Make-an-Ubuntu-Filesystem-for-Embedded-Devices-269124.shtml | ||
1336802274 | technology | Nvidia contributes CUDA compiler to open source | http://www.embedded.com/electronics-news/4372661/Nvidia-contributes-CUDA-compiler-to-open-source | ||
1336804360 | technology | OSI Supports Open Standards | Open Source Initiative | http://www.opensource.org/node/616 | ||
1336830116 | technology | Xamarin is Still an Anti-Java Company | Techrights | The Microsoft boosters from Miguel de Icaza's company find new ways to disrupt Android promotion and promote Microsoft .NET instead | http://techrights.org/2012/05/12/xamarin-on-android/ | |
1336919087 | Debian -- News -- Updated Debian 6.0: 6.0.5 released | The Debian project is pleased to announce the fifth update of its stable distribution Debian (codename ). This update mainly adds corrections for security problems to the stable release, along with a few adjustments for serious problems. Security advisories were already published separately and are referenced where available. | http://www.debian.org/News/2012/20120512 | ||
1336837737 | technology | Support for ODF from the Hungarian government | Following its decision to make the use of open standard formats compulsory for official documents, the Hungarian Government is to fund further application and tool development around the ODF | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Support-for-ODF-from-the-Hungarian-government-1558548.html | |
1336838232 | technology | New data points to demand for Linux skills, training in Asia | More than 34 percent of organizations surveyed in Asia listed finding trained developers and/or systems administrators as the top factor impeding Linux from having more success. | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/200-libby-clark/566486-data-points-to-demand-for-linux-skills-training-in-asia | |
1336904472 | technology | Tizen 1.0 Larkspur SDK and Source Code Release | Tizen | https://www.tizen.org/blogs/tsg/2012/tizen-1.0-larkspur | ||
1336908734 | technology | Automakers Betting on Linux for Future Infotainment Systems | In order to attract buyers, car manufacturers have had to ramp up the amount of technology offered in their cars. Infotainment systems do a lot, like help | http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/05/automakers-betting-on-linux-for-future-infotainment-systems.html | |
1336988700 | TLWIR 37: Fedora 17 Takes Off | Summary: The final version of Fedora 17 does not arrive | http://beginlinux.com/blog/2012/05/tlwir-37-fedora-17-takes-off/ | ||
1336983889 | technology | IQnection Internet Services Launches the New Linux.org - Linux.org | http://www.linux.org/article/view/iqnection-internet-services-launches-the-new-linux-org | ||
1337006147 | technology | Canonical's Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix Evolves | The VAR Guy | Canonical is positioning its Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix as a key component of a larger Ubuntu mini-ecosystem tailored to the business crowd. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/05/14/canonicals-ubuntu-business-desktop-remix-evolves/ | |
1337015709 | Fedora 17 & GNOME 3.4: Return to a useful Linux desktop (Review) | ZDNet | Fedora 16, thanks in large part to GNOME 3.2, was an awful Linux distribution. With this new version, and GNOME 3.4, Fedora 17 is back to being a usef | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/fedora-17-gnome-34-return-to-a-useful-linux-desktop-review/10975 | ||
1337075219 | technology | A look at OpenBSD 5.1 | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120514#feature | ||
1337075484 | technology | Mandriva Community Planning Next Release | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/mandriva-community-planning-next-release | |
1337077450 | technology | Calxeda demos ARM server running Ubuntu at UDS | The ARM server manufacturer has unveiled a new server unit at the Ubuntu Developer Summit. The machines are designed to be very power-efficient while taking advantage of the tight SoC integration between components | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Calxeda-demos-ARM-server-running-Ubuntu-at-UDS-1574940.html | |
1337078052 | technology | CTIA 2012 sees Android Ice Cream Sandwich take root | Smartphone announcements were limited, but they signal the steady adoption of Android ICS. Read this blog post by Jessica Dolcourt on CTIA 2012. | http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-57432246-10356022/ctia-2012-sees-android-ice-cream-sandwich-take-root/ | |
1337089738 | technology | Open source adoption on the rise in the French government - The H Open Source: News and Features | France is currently spending 15 per cent of its annual governmental IT budget on open source software. Both president Sarkozy and his challenger Hollande expect this figure to increase in the future | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Open-source-adoption-on-the-rise-in-the-French-government-1546061.html | |
1337090182 | technology | Ubuntu's new Enhanced Menu project | This month has had quite a number of surprises (Steam coming to Linux), releases (Ubuntu 12.04) and the upcoming Ubuntu Developer Summit (UDS-q). Ubuntu developers have already started thinking about some of the new features for Ubuntu 12.10 like the new Unity Spread, revamped indicators and many more. Well there is one more which can be added to that list and it is the “Enhanced Menu” project. | http://www.muktware.com/3578/ubuntus-new-enhanced-menu-project | |
1337151114 | Execs: Red Hat to debut EL7 in late 2013, take lead in cloud era | ZDNet | Red Hat held a press conference today to predict its ascendancy as the top dog in the cloud era, driven by its open source subscription model, open so | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/execs-red-hat-to-debut-el7-in-late-2013-take-lead-in-cloud-era/10980 | ||
1337107226 | technology | Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hits 10-Year Anniversary | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/red-hat-enterprise-linux-hits-10-year-anniversary | |
1337108429 | technology | Edubuntu: Linux In Education | GNU/Linux and FOSS in general has changed the way in which we interact with Computers and with the World. It has opened gateways that none of us could’ve imagined. GNU/Linux contributes to the world in many ways but one contribution that I highly appreciate is that in the field of Education. | http://www.muktware.com/3594/edubuntu-linux-education | |
1337108744 | technology | Native Android Firefox finally beta-ready | After months of development, the overhauled Firefox for Android and its new native Android interface graduate to beta. Read this blog post by Seth Rosenblatt on The Download Blog. | http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57434514-12/native-android-firefox-finally-beta-ready/ | |
1337150997 | Puppy Slacko: different, but the same - Linux notes from DarkDuck | Puppy Linux 5.3.1 is a big change from the earlier version of Puppy. It has even more automated tools and wizards now. At the same time, It is still lightning fast and feature rich, as it was before. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/05/puppy-slacko-different-but-same.html | ||
1337191270 | Red Hat preps Enterprise Linux 7 for late 2013 | The next major release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux , version 7, is targeted for release in the second half of 2013, Red Hat said on Tuesday, as it also celebrated the tenth anniversary of its enterprise OS. | http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227187/Red_Hat_preps_Enterprise_Linux_7_for_late_2013 | ||
1337150897 | technology | ROSALabs Releases New Distribution | http://ostatic.com/blog/rosalabs-releases-new-distribution | ||
1337151533 | technology | Open Source Startup Inktank Sets Gaze On Ubuntu | The VAR Guy | Inktank's support for the Ceph distributed file system on Ubuntu 12.04 is good news for Canonical's aspirations in the server world. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/05/15/open-source-startup-inktank-sets-gaze-on-ubuntu-server/ | |
1337151804 | technology | Wil Wheaton: ‘Yo Hollywood, Let Me Download Ubuntu’ | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/05/wil-wheaton-yo-hollywood-let-me-download-ubuntu/ | ||
1337154111 | technology | Red Hat: No Regrets About Moving to the Enterprise Model | New model changed the way server operating system software was acquired and deployed, as Red Hat celebrates 10 years of enterprise Linux. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-trends/red-hat-no-regrets-about-moving-to-the-enteprise-model.html | |
1337161189 | technology | Linux lacking from Mozilla Marketplace launch | A bug report on Mozilla's bug tracking system indicates that the organisation does not plan to support its web application store on Linux at launch. However, the problem is being worked on by members of the community | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-lacking-from-Mozilla-Marketplace-launch-1576190.html | |
1337164428 | technology | ARM Arrives – Calxeda Shows Real Hardware Running Linux | ZDNet | I said last year that this would happen sometime in the first half of this year, but for some reason my colleagues and clients have kept asking me exa | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/forrester/arm-arrives-calxeda-shows-real-hardware-running-linux/865 | |
1337165661 | technology | Open source Java moving to Linux, AIX on PowerPC | SAP-steered proposal brings OpenJDK to new platforms | http://www.itworld.com/software/276222/open-source-java-moving-linux-aix-powerpc | |
1337188313 | technology | TechCrunch | Mark Shuttleworth is Passionate About Canonical, Patents, and Space | Mark Shuttleworth is the founder and former CEO of Canonical, the commercial company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution. Today he holds the position "Lead Product Design", a role in which he shapes desktop and cloud product strategy. I spoke with him recently by phone about the increasing role of Linux in the enterprise, and the shift from traditional enterprise computing to cloud computing.
Canonical and Ubuntu made a big splash early on by intensely focusing on a usable Linux desktop experience. They pared down the dizzying number of packages available in Debian and selected a few best- | http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/10/mark-shuttleworth-is-passionate-about-canonical-patents-and-space/ | |
1337188732 | technology | HP unveils pricing for Linux-only cloud beta | http://www.crn.com.au/News/300348,hp-unveils-pricing-for-linux-only-cloud-beta.aspx | ||
1337190315 | technology,business | GIMP 2.8 Review – was it worth the three year wait? | On announcing the release of GIMP 2.8 the developers claimed that the update introduced ‘important changes to the user interface’. Is this the case or are there still issues to be found? | http://www.cemdesign.co.uk/blog/post.php?s=2012-05-16-gimp-28-review-was-it-worth-the-three-year-wait | |
1337191308 | technology | The Rise of Open Source | SugarCon, the SugarCRM user meeting held in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago, did some important things for Sugar. It was a coming out party of sorts for a company with a distinct business model and strategy, namely open source. It was also validation of that strategy and, for many, a new realization of what open source means. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/The-Rise-of-Open-Source-75121.html | |
1337237676 | Ubuntu Zombies | Unixmen | The reason for posting this, is because I have the feeling that something isn’t going quite right to our favorite OS. This is strongly my .. | http://www.unixmen.com/ubuntu-zombies/ | ||
1337287342 | LinuxMint13 RC is available for testing| Screenshots tour | Unixmen | LinuxMint13 RC is available for testing, this release comes with 2 versions in a separated dvd`s: Mate and Cinnamon. | http://www.unixmen.com/linuxmint13-rc-is-available-for-testing-screenshots-tour/ | ||
1337237484 | technology | Top 5 Password Managers for Linux [Guest Post] - LinuxScrew: Linux Blog | In this post you will find set of password managers for Linux which provides secure storage for your passwords for sensitive data. If you still keep the | http://www.linuxscrew.com/2012/05/16/top-5-password-managers-for-linux-guest-post/ | |
1337245644 | technology | Android boosts open source development for mobile | Mobile open source software projects continue to double annually, with more enterprise applications added to the mix | http://www.infoworld.com/t/mobile-development/android-boosts-open-source-development-mobile-193265 | |
1337287445 | technology | $200 USB Stick Size Ubuntu PC 'Cotton Candy' Starts Shipping in May ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/05/200-usb-size-ubuntu-pc-cotton-candy.html | ||
1337298761 | technology | The Linux Desktop Space is no Place to Concede | The desktop is not going to disappear suddenly because there is a movement to include mobile devices. On the contrary, I see years in which a business will adopt a multitude of new devices, and the infrastructure needed to make them all work coherently.
I do not see desktops being pulled out of the office space, thrown into a dumpster and replaced with a tablet.
Imagine the uproar if the staff here walked in next week and found tablets. I guess we could get our Facebook pages made easily, but not much else would be completed. | http://reallylinux.com/docs/linuxdesktoptruth.shtml | |
1337428412 | Canonical Hires Designers for Ubuntu - Softpedia | Canonical Hires Designers for Ubuntu | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Canonical-Hires-Designers-for-Ubuntu-270213.shtml | ||
1337325569 | technology | Crunchbang Linux review | In my continued look at out of the ordinary Linux distributions, I installed Crunchbang Linux. Crunchbang’s main version is a distribution based on Debian’s stable branch (known as R... | http://duskfire.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/crunchbang-linux-review/ | |
1337325892 | technology | Tom’s Top 5 Apps for Ubuntu | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/05/toms-top-5-apps-for-ubuntu/ | ||
1337326080 | technology | Mandriva Returning to Community | http://ostatic.com/blog/mandriva-returning-to-community | ||
1337409024 | business | Linux Mint Debian Edition, With Mate | The Linux Mint team, after waiting out the initial change with Mint 11, released Mint 12 with Gnome 3 and now they have their work cutout with the Gnome 2 fork MATE and the Cinnamon Shell. | http://www.muktware.com/3609/linux-mint-debian-edition-mate | |
1337423758 | technology | Fedora 17 won't be released until 29 May - The H Open Source: News and Features | The Fedora Project has pushed back the final release date for version 17 of its popular Linux distribution by one week while its developers work to fix four blocker bugs | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Fedora-17-won-t-be-released-until-29-May-1578843.html | |
1337424204 | technology | 4 Strange And Disturbing Linux Distros You Probably Won’t Be Installing | Linux is the operating system of choice for those who decide to go their own way. The open source model means the building blocks are there for you if you decide that you need your very own operating system. This has resulted in more Linux distros than you could ever imagine. There are tiny distros [...] | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-strange-disturbing-linux-distros-installing/ | |
1337427953 | technology | An Open Source Arsenal for Photographers | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/an-open-source-arsenal-for-photographers | |
1337434346 | technology | Report: several Nexus smartphones to run Android "Jelly Bean" | According to The Wall Street Journal, Google is planning to launch Jelly Bean, the next version of its Android mobile operating system, on several Nexus smartphones from a number of different manufacturers | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Report-several-Nexus-smartphones-to-run-Android-Jelly-Bean-1578457.html | |
1337435691 | technology | ZaReason ZaTab ships with CyanogenMod 9 and root access – Cell Phones & Mobile Device Technology News & Updates | Geek.com | May. 18, 2012 - Retail outfit ZaReason has built a reputation over the years for offering quality Ubuntu-powered desktops and laptops at reasonable prices. It's a bit of a | http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/zareason-zatab-ships-with-cyanogenmod-9-and-root-access-20120518/ | |
1337437978 | technology | SSD IN, Windows OUT | ZDNet UK | My recent experience with upgrading the original 1GB memory to 2GB in my Acer Aspire One 522 involved figuring out how to open the case to get access to the internal components. Once the case was open, the disk drive was right there in... | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-mostly-linux-stuff-10006480/netbook-upgrade-ssd-in-windows-out-10026205/ | |
1337443688 | technology | Spanish region of Aragon to support growth of open source companies | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/spanish-region-aragon-support-growth-open-source-companies | ||
1337510340 | technology | Ubuntu Unity Used By Super Heroes on TV Show | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/05/ubuntu-unity-on-go-busters-tv/ | ||
1337575688 | technology | The Russians Are Coming: A First Look At Rosa 2012 Marathon - O'Reilly Broadcast | ROSA Labs has forked the Mandriva distribution, creating a distribution that, while still resembling Mandriva 2011 at first glance, actually has gone its own way in many important respects. The first post-Mandriva release, ROSA 2012 Marathon, was officially unveiled last Monday. This is also the first ROSA LTS (long term support) release, offering security and software updates for five years. | http://broadcast.oreilly.com/2012/05/the-russians-are-coming-a-firs.html | |
1337671007 | [Phoronix] NVIDIA Issues New 302 Linux Beta | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEwNDI | ||
1337607813 | Linux Kernel 3.4 Has Been Officially Released - Softpedia | Linux Kernel 3.4 Has Been Officially Released | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Kernel-3-4-Has-Been-Officially-Released-270647.shtml | ||
1337677808 | Raspberry Pi hands-on and Eben Upton interview at Maker Faire (video) | Unless you've been hiding under a rock lately, we're pretty sure you've heard about the Raspberry Pi by now -- a $25 credit-card | http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/raspberry-pi-hands-on-and-eben-upton-interview-at-maker-faire-v/ | ||
1337598319 | technology | Perl 5.16.0 now available | The latest update to Perl improves performance and support for Unicode, makes recursive subroutines easier, and gets stricter about feature bundles | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Perl-5-16-0-now-available-1580138.html | |
1337600684 | technology | In Motorola Case, Microsoft Boosters Use Slashdot for Anti-Linux/Android Patent Propaganda | Techrights | Covering what's right/correct -- not what's wrong/incorrect -- about the Microsoft case against Motorola/Android | http://techrights.org/2012/05/21/motorola-case-msft-spin/ | |
1337603295 | technology | New Zealand (NZ) Patent Debates Expand | Techrights | The kiwi (NZ) press turns its attention to a patent controversy other than the question of software patenting | http://techrights.org/2012/05/21/attack-on-nz-democracy/ | |
1337604821 | technology | Articles Against Software Patents and Patent Trolls | Techrights | An accumulation of recent articles on matters such as patent trolls, which mostly use software patents based on a recent survey | http://techrights.org/2012/05/21/matters-such-as-patent-trolls/ | |
1337609514 | technology | Voyager Review: XFCE At Its Best | I highly recommend Voyager 12.04 as it is an excellent lightweight, feature packed, beautiful OS plus it is a Long Term Support release as it is based on Xubuntu 12.04 which makes it a super fine distro to try and use. | http://www.muktware.com/3612/voyager-review-xfce-its-best | |
1337671294 | How fresh is the dew: ROSA 2012 Marathon? - Linux notes from DarkDuck | Mandriva 2011 Hydrogen and ROSA 2012 Marathon are almost twins with indistinct differences. Is ROSA a new name for Mandriva Linux? This well may be. As long as the Mandriva company has less and less chance to survive, then company management may make a decision to move the development wholly to new pastures. Why not? | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/05/how-fresh-is-dew-rosa-2012-marathon.html | ||
1337615288 | technology | Open-source in government can save billions: group | http://m.itworldcanada.com/story.aspx?id=145377 | ||
1337671636 | Mark Shuttleworth Interview for Ubuntu 12.10 - Softpedia | Mark Shuttleworth Interview for Ubuntu 12.10 | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mark-Shuttleworth-Interview-for-Ubuntu-12-10-270687.shtml | ||
1337674339 | technology | System76 Releases Gazelle Professional Ubuntu Laptop | System76 has released the latest edition of their Gazelle Professional laptop. | http://www.muktware.com/3617/system76-releases-gazelle-professional-ubuntu-laptop | |
1337676268 | business | Five Reasons to be excited about Linux Mint 13 – LTS, MATE, and more | Linux User | The next version of Linux Mint will be with us soon, find out why 13 is going to be the lucky number for the worlds most popular Linux distribution | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/features/five-reasons-to-be-excited-about-linux-mint-13-lts-mate-and-more/ | |
1337729432 | Google Kicks Off Summer of Code 2012 | Students, start your coding engines. Google's annual Summer of Code program, which helps college students write open source software during ... | http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/05/google-kicks-off-summer-of-code-2012/ | ||
1337710131 | technology | Samsung And HTC Working On Tizen OS-Powered Smarphones, Acer And ASUS Netbooks Will Follow | http://www.tech.sc/samsung-htc-tizen-os-smartphones/ | ||
1337710688 | technology | printerd aims to be a modern print spooler for Linux | The daemon was written by Tim Waugh and Richard Hughes and is modelled on the Internet Printing Protocol. The software only accepts PDF files as input, but it is PolicyKit-aware and uses D-Bus | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/printerd-aims-to-be-a-modern-print-spooler-for-Linux-1582071.html | |
1337756697 | Why Wall Street Hates Open-Source - TheStreet | Wall Street hates open-source software for two reasons Only one makes sense. | http://www.thestreet.com/story/11547866/1/why-wall-street-hates-open-source.html | ||
1337727487 | technology | Five Things to Look Forward to in Linux Mint 13 'Maya' | A new display manager and a dash of 'Cinnamon' will set this upcoming release of the popular free OS apart. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/255991/five_things_to_look_forward_to_in_linux_mint_13_maya.html | |
1337728125 | technology | Open Source Won the Mobile Platform Wars, Industry Executive Claims - Linux and Open Source - News & Reviews | At the Open Source Business Conference 2012, the president of mobile data synchronization software company Funambol explained how open source software, such as Google Android, came to dominate the mobile space. | http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/Open-Source-Won-the-Mobile-Platform-Wars-Industry-Executive-Claims-680631/ | |
1337768340 | 61% of the top 10k sites on the web are served by open source projects Apache and nginx | Uptime monitoring service Pingdom analyzed the top 10,000 websites on the web and unsurprisingly found out that 74.6% of them are served on web servers run by open source software.
While ... | http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/05/23/61-of-the-top-10k-sites-on-the-web-are-served-by-open-source-projects-apache-and-nginx/ | ||
1337756834 | politics,business | Goldman Sachs made billions by pushing AIG to bankruptcy | An investigative report published Sunday by the New York Times documents the role of Goldman Sachs in pushing the insurance giant American International Group (AIG) to the brink of bankruptcy. | http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/feb2010/gold-f10.shtml | |
1337766823 | technology | Free software and the necessity for idealism | Free software is sometimes characterised as extremist because it is implacable and accepts no compromise. Richard Stallman has a simple explanation for why taking and holding a position is important to the long term uptake of an idea which was often dismissed as unrealistic and impractical. | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/opinion/free-software-and-the-necessity-of-idealism/ | |
1337769276 | technology | Nmap now fully ready for IPv6 | Following nearly three years of development, NMap 6.0, the open source network scanner and mapper, has arrived with full IPv6 support, new scripts and a new Nping tool, an updated mapping GUI and many performance improvements | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Nmap-now-fully-ready-for-IPv6-1581485.html | |
1337849740 | technology | ROSA Marathon 2012 Review | ROSA Marathon is a Linux distribution derived from Mandriva Desktop 2011 and ROSA Desktop 2011. It is developed by ROSA Laboratory, a Linux solutions provider based in Moscow, Russia. ROSA Marathon is designed for enterprise, SMB and SOHO users who do not need bleeding-edge applications and technologies. ROSA Desktop is for personal use, and the 2012 edition is still being baked, slated for release sometime at the end of the year. ROSA Marathon 2012, the latest edition of the ROSA Marathon line, is the subject of this review. ROSA uses KDE desktop and software. | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/05/23/rosa-marathon-2012-review/ | |
1337853935 | world_news | No charges for US jet scare woman | A woman who caused a US plane to be diverted by claiming to be carrying a surgically implanted device will not face charges, a prosecutor says. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18185013 | |
1338014203 | This Cadillac is Powered by Linux | LOS ANGELES, California – The brand once known as the | http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/05/2013-cadillac-xts/ | ||
1337955477 | Want Freedom from Vendor Lock-in? Survey Says: Choose Open Source | More than 50 percent of software acquired in the next five years will be open source software, according to recent data. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/256189/want_freedom_from_vendor_lockin_survey_says_choose_open_source.html | ||
1338373902 | ViewSonic teases 22-inch Android ICS 'tablet,' promises more at Computex | Have we finally found a tablet match for the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note? ViewSonic sent around a teaser for its 'Touch and Connect' series | http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/viewsonic-22-inch-ics-tablet/ | ||
1338016716 | technology | Toshiba AT300: The quad-core 10.1-inch ICS Android tablet - Pocket-lint | Toshiba has unveiled a quad-core powered tablet that may pack a punch, but also - the manufacturer hopes - won't look out of place at Paris Fashion Week. | http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/45780/toshiba-announces-ice-cream-sandwich-at300-tablet | |
1338018530 | technology | Linux Mint 13 ramps up for KDE release | Desktop OS | ZDNet UK | The KDE and Xfce variants of the recently updated Linux Mint desktop operating system could well arrive within a matter of weeks, according to project | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/desktop-os/2012/05/25/linux-mint-13-ramps-up-for-kde-release-40155291/ | |
1338046250 | technology | Gates Watch | Techrights | Update on Gates in Africa (bringing corporations to the black continent) and a call for help | http://techrights.org/2012/05/26/patents-and-gates/ | |
1338046669 | technology | Microsoft Versus Downloads | Techrights | Microsoft funds an entity which aims to destroy BitTorrent as a medium | http://techrights.org/2012/05/26/bittorrent-under-msft-attack/ | |
1338047198 | technology | Google Beats Oracle’s Patents, But the Plague of Software Patents Remains | Techrights | Quick analysis of the verdict from the Oracle vs. Google case and a few other bits of news, showing quite clearly that it's part of a much broader problem | http://techrights.org/2012/05/26/aggressive-megalomaniacs-and-swpats/ | |
1338191193 | technology | Why Ubuntu for Android is the most important Linux project today | I believe that the current market trends make Canonical’s Ubuntu for Android project the most important development in the recent history of Linux. Current trends Desktop Linux is slowly gain... | http://soltesza.wordpress.com/2012/05/25/why-ubuntu-for-android-is-the-most-important-linux-project-today/ | |
1338194097 | technology | What does the Linux 3.4 kernel have to offer? | memeburn | Linus Torvalds has just announced the release of the 3.4 version of the Linux kernel. While Linus notes that there have been no majorly exciting ... | http://memeburn.com/2012/05/what-does-the-linux-3-4-kernel-have-to-offer/ | |
1338213898 | technology | DoD official: Open source memo doesn't mandate a support vendor - FierceGovernmentIT | http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/dod-official-open-source-memo-doesnt-mandate-support-vendor/2012-05-23 | ||
1338221889 | technology | Internet Evolution - Mary E. Shacklett - Linux: Rising Star in the IT Cloud | The Linux operating system offers a series of advantages to IT shops looking to develop and integrate with cloud applications. | http://www.internetevolution.com/author.asp?section_id=562&doc_id=244724 | |
1338288077 | technology | Snowlinux 2 MATE Is Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Snowlinux-2-MATE-Is-Based-on-Ubuntu-12-04-272067.shtml | ||
1338483718 | [Phoronix] XFS, Btrfs, EXT4 Battle It Out On Linux 3.4 | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=linux_34_fs&num=1 | ||
1338312814 | technology | Old Novell: Fighting Microsoft; New Novell: Advancing Microsoft | Techrights | An update on the antitrust case against Microsoft and a glimpse at where Mono has spread | http://techrights.org/2012/05/29/advancing-microsoft/ | |
1338314509 | technology | Vatican to Rely on Microsoft Software That Even Microsoft Does Not Trust | Techrights | Indoctrination of the young to be delivered by Microsoft, which will also indoctrinate youngsters to use Microsoft software which is exceptionally unreliable | http://techrights.org/2012/05/29/microsoft-and-vatican/ | |
1338365950 | technology | Linux kernel devs, Samba join GPL compliance effort | GPL enforcement within the free software community has just stepped up its game.
Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has announced a coordinated effort among several of its member projects to ensure compliance with their Free Software licenses. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/279004/linux-kernel-devs-samba-join-gpl-compliance-effort | |
1338372939 | technology | Google Launches Faster, Meaner Chromebooks | http://www.muktware.com/3643/google-launches-faster-meaner-chromebooks | ||
1338375065 | technology | What's new in Fedora 17 | The GNOME Shell is now able to run without a 3D graphics driver. A major reorganisation of the filesystem structure, though much discussed, is not noticeable in everyday use. A new sandbox function allows applications to be easily isolated | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/What-s-new-in-Fedora-17-1585254.html | |
1338398768 | technology | Association for Computing Machinery Helps Smear Open Source | Techrights | BSD developers called zealots in a magazine from the Association for Computing Machinery | http://techrights.org/2012/05/30/association-for-computing-machinery-helps-smear-open-source/ | |
1338409115 | technology,business | Four ways a business can immediately benefit from Linux | There are far too many small to mid-sized businesses still relying exclusively on proprietary software and costly hardware solutions to drive antiquated technology. Deploying Linux servers in mid-to-large business and government contexts offers numerous ways to reduce costs and improve performance. Moreover, by evaluating the four key areas noted below, some organizations can also discontinue laying-off employees, cutting corners and paying substantial on-going IT costs by moving some of their IT to Open Source and Linux. | http://reallylinux.com/docs/fourwaystolinux.shtml | |
1338501426 | Why Doesn't Fedora 17 Linux Have a Beefy Miracle Theme? - InternetNews. | From the 'Sacred Cows' files: | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/why-doesnt-fedora-17-linux-have-a-beefy-miracle-theme.html | ||
1338449570 | technology,politics | Open source initiatives in Spain | The regional government of Spain's Basque Country has decreed that all software produced for Basque government agencies and public bodies should be open sourced. Galician government has announced that it will promote the use of open source software in companies, government agencies and public bodies. | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Open-source-initiatives-in-Spain-1586237.html | |
1338468532 | Number 10 shuts wallet on closed-source IT projects • The Register | Come back when you've read Eric Raymond's The Cathedral and the Bazaar Government IT projects that don’t explore alternatives to closed and proprietary software are getting kicked back and denied funding.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/05/31/government_closed_source_kicked_back/ | ||
1338483990 | technology | New Ubuntu Phone Concept ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/05/new-ubuntu-phone-concept.html | ||
1338484191 | technology | 10 things you should know about Ubuntu Unity | TechRepublic | If you haven’t experienced Ubuntu Unity, you’re in for a treat. Jack Wallen offers a short crash course for Unity newcomers. | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-things-you-should-know-about-ubuntu-unity/3245 | |
1338484365 | technology | Fedora 17 Screenshots | Gnuman.com | Screenshots of the latest version of Fedora Beefy Miracle | http://gnuman.com/fedora-17-screenshots/ | |
1338484469 | technology | What's a Beefy Miracle anyway? The story of the Fedora 17 release name | opensource.com | Open source beyond technology. Explore how the principles behind open source--collaboration, transparency, and rapid prototyping--are proven catalysts for innovation. | http://opensource.com/life/12/5/whats-beefy-miracle-anyway-story-fedora-17-release-name | |
1338484839 | technology | Is Xfce a GNOME and Unity Replacement? - Datamation | The new Xfce just might be a refuge for users fleeing GNOME and Unity. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/is-xfce-a-gnome-and-unity-replacement-1.html | |
1338484985 | technology | LibreOffice 3.5.4 Released, Faster Than Ever Before | The Document Foundation (TDF) has announced the relase of LibreOffice 3.5.4, the fifth version of the free office suite's 3.5 family. | http://www.muktware.com/3646/libreoffice-354-released-faster-ever | |
1338500710 | technology | Gentoo Linux -- Bootstrapping Awesome: Gentoo Miniconf 2012 in Prague, CZ | http://www.gentoo.org/news/20120530-miniconf.xml | ||
1338539894 | technology | Mageia desktop background causes foreground headache | The winning desktop background in Mageia's artwork contest was discovered to be an unlicensed derivative of another artist's work, but it took only a matter of hours for the Mageia team to resolve the issue | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Mageia-desktop-background-causes-foreground-headache-1588169.html | |
1338541689 | technology | Important victories on ACTA! Moving on to Final Steps | La Quadrature du Net | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/important-victories-on-acta-moving-on-to-final-steps | ||
1338542506 | technology | Humble Indie Bundle in Ubuntu | http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/05/31/humble-indie-bundle-in-ubuntu/ | ||
1338644189 | technology | Death of Moonlight Celebrated by Linux Bloggers | Techrights | Good riddance to bad rubbish, agree several bloggers amid the death of Microsoft (and Novell's) Moonlight | http://techrights.org/2012/06/02/moonlight-coverage/ | |
1338703132 | technology | Complaining about GNOME is a new national sport - Operations and other mysteries | Bloody hell. GNOME hackers, can someone sit Linus down and get him sorted so he stops [whinging] | http://blogs.operationaldynamics.com/andrew/software/gnome-desktop/linus-complaining-about-gnome-agai | |
1338725878 | technology | Ordissimo Laptop 15" | ZDNet UK | ...customised Debian-based Linux distribution and including a simplified keyboard overlay | http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/product-central-10000033/ordissimo-laptop-15-10026297/ | |
1338797946 | technology | The raw truth about Linux game ports | Previously I’ve mooted an obstacle preventing Linux adoption is the need for more big game titles, rather than productivity apps. This week, in the wake of its Humble Indie Bundle debut, Tim Schafer explains what porting Psychonauts to Linux was like. | http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/the-linux-distillery/55141-the-raw-truth-about-linux-game-ports | |
1338886187 | technology | Microsoft Adopts Mono, Uses It to Take Over GNOME | Techrights | Microsoft is promoting Mono (.NET) inside GNOME, taking over a part of GNOME development | http://techrights.org/2012/06/05/microsoft-stings-gnome/ | |
1338886217 | technology | Taxing the Competition | Techrights | Remarks about the need to counter practices that distort fair competition and reward abusers | http://techrights.org/2012/06/05/tax-on-the-competition/ | |
1338894460 | technology | First Impressions of Mageia 2 | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120604#feature | ||
1339004360 | [Phoronix] Linux Game Publishing Still Silent On New Titles | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTExMzQ | ||
1339017818 | Linux News: Reviews: Mint 13 Is Sweet, Refreshing and Cool | Linux Mint 13, the Maya release, is an impressive upgrade that builds on the progress found in version 12. It contains few additional innovations to the operating system. But it updates numerous core elements and provides more solid performance from the two new desktop interfaces introduced in Mint 12. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/75301.html | ||
1339018206 | technology | Android Ice Cream Sandwich Expands Market Share in May - Eastern Morning Herald | In its latest statistics on the market penetration of the various iterations of the Android mobile operating system, Google has revealed that Ice Cream Sandwich could now be found in up to 7.1% of all Android devices. | http://easternmorningherald.com/android-ice-cream-sandwich-expands-market-share-in-may/127298/ | |
1339078586 | technology | Interview with Patrick Volkerding, Founder of Slackware Linux | In this in-depth interview with LinuxQuestions.org, Patrick Volkerding discusses how he got involved with Linux and Open Source, the succession plan for Slackware, the Slackware development model, his opinion on the current trends in desktop environments, potentially disruptive changes to Linux such as systemd, his favorite beer and much more. | http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/interviews-28/interview-with-patrick-volkerding-of-slackware-949029/ | |
1339196589 | [Phoronix] Chris Mason Of Btrfs Is Leaving Oracle | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTExNTQ | ||
1339141409 | technology | Oracle Starts Fighting a Good Fight, Should Drop Case Against Android | Techrights | Now that Oracle takes on Lodsys it would be wise to bury the hatchet in the case against Android | http://techrights.org/2012/06/08/oracle-vs-lodsys/ | |
1339239501 | 29 new things this Google Summer of Code will bring to GNOME | woGue | Google Summer of Code is a global program that offers student developers stipends to write code for various open source software projects. The applications have been evaluated and the accepted work proposals have been announced so the work has already begun! Let’s take a look on the 29 things that GNOME users should care about. | http://worldofgnome.org/29-new-things-this-google-summer-of-code-will-bring-to-gnome/ | ||
1339165028 | technology | Zipkin: Twitter's new open source distributed tracing project | Twitter has released the tool it uses to track down bottlenecks in its systems, a distributed tracing system called "Zipkin", as open source | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Zipkin-Twitter-s-new-open-source-distributed-tracing-project-1612884.html | |
1339230464 | [Phoronix] Will Unreal Engine 4 Games Come To Linux? | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTExNjE | ||
1339231050 | US Navy buys Linux to guide drone fleet • The Register | Ground control to Uncle Linus The US Navy has signed off on a $27,883,883 contract from military contractor Raytheon to install Linux ground control software for its fleet of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones.… | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/08/us_navy_linux_drones/ | ||
1339231060 | Eight New Features in Ubuntu Linux 12.10 'Quantal Quetzal' Alpha 1 | This early release offers a sneak peak at what's to come in the next version of Canonical's popular free OS. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/257231/eight_new_features_in_ubuntu_linux_1210_quantal_quetzal_alpha_1.html | ||
1339231237 | technology | GNOME 3.5.2 introduces default power off button | The latest development release of GNOME adds a power off option to the user menu by default, something many users have been waiting for. It also includes a new font viewer and other changes | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GNOME-3-5-2-introduces-default-power-off-button-1614332.html | |
1339259278 | technology | Goodbye Oracle | Techrights | Linux talent leaves Oracle | http://techrights.org/2012/06/09/chris-mason-leaves/ | |
1339409911 | technology | Android smartphone activations hit 331m in Q1 2012, says report | On the same day Google's head of Android Andy Rubin took a rare foray onto Twitter to rebut claims that he's leaving Google whilst simultaneously declaring its latest activation figures, ... | http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/06/11/android-smartphone-activations-hit-331m-in-q1-2012-says-report/ | |
1339426629 | technology | Linux World Domination | Techrights | Owing to Android and a few other Linux-based operating systems (e.g. RHEL, Debian) Linux has attained world domination and now attracts patent lawsuits | http://techrights.org/2012/06/11/world-domination-and-android/ | |
1339442803 | technology | 30 Linux Kernel Developers in 30 Weeks: Linus Torvalds | In this first profile of the series, Linux creator Linus Torvalds shares his thoughts on what kinds of programmers are wusses, how developers can get involved in Linux and why he continues to work on his original creation... | https://www.linux.com/news/special-feature/linux-developers/587846-30-linux-kernel-developers-in-30-weeks-linus-torvalds | |
1339489217 | technology | Mainstream Notebook in China Runs GNU/Linux | http://mrpogson.com/2012/06/11/mainstream-notebook-in-china-runs-gnulinux/ | ||
1339491355 | technology | Linaro boosts Android 4.0.4 performance | Developers at Linaro have optimised version 4.0.4 of Google's open source Android mobile operating system so that it runs up to twice as fast, thanks to a newer compiler and special optimisations for ARM | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linaro-boosts-Android-4-0-4-performance-1615202.html | |
1339492380 | technology | It's Time for Canonical to Stop Protecting Unity | I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my T43, just to take it for a test spin, and because I had heard a lot of really nice things about the release. I’m still totally in love with OpenSUSE 12.1, which... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/24841924142/its-time-for-canonical-to-stop-protecting-unity | |
1339492647 | technology | A Day With Gnome 3 | At UDS in Oakland I was asked me what I thought of Gnome 3. I answered honestly that there were parts I liked and parts that I did not. I also expressed that I thought that it would have been better if Gnome and Ubuntu had been able to work together so that efforts were… | http://ftbeowulf.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/a-day-with-gnome-3/ | |
1339612386 | technology | Ice Cream Sandwich named best platform experience by Parsons | Google’s Android user experience team on Tuesday was awarded the Parsons School of Design’s User Experience 2012 award. The news was announced on Matias Duarte’s Google+ page in a post filled with congratulatory responses. | http://www.bgr.com/2012/06/13/ice-cream-sandwich-google-awarded-user-enterface/ | |
1339657761 | I started using LINUX because I didn't want to wait 20 minutes to find out the weather forecast - Linux notes from DarkDuck | To just read the weather foreacst you could be sat waiting for your PC to boot for 20 minutes. On top of this fact simply reading the weather could leave you with 50 popups on the screen. | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/06/i-started-using-linux-because-i-didnt.html | ||
1339691644 | 100 Best Linux Games | Even if somewhat lacking compared to Windows and Mac gaming on Linux is alive and getting better. There is a number of good paid titles in addition to the | http://www.thelists.org/100-best-linux-games.html | ||
1339694947 | technology | How Would You Use Ubuntu TV? Canonical Wants to Know | The VAR Guy | The Ubuntu TV development team seeks suggestions from users on which features the platform should include. Here's a look at some of the ideas. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/06/14/how-would-you-use-ubuntu-tv-canonical-wants-to-know/ | |
1339862697 | technology | Groklaw Article Advocates Not Getting Rid of All Software Patents | Techrights | Guest post in Groklaw takes a soft stance on the subject of software patents | http://techrights.org/2012/06/16/risch-on-software-patents/ | |
1339927977 | technology | rekonq 1.0 Tech Preview | adjam.weblog() on WordPress.com | yes, it’s that time again… while some of us are working hard to renew our website, actually in maintenaince mode, my attention is completely devoted to our new piece of code: the upcoming 1.0 release! I was a bit reluctant, … Continue reading → | http://adjamblog.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/rekonq-1-0-tech-preview/ | |
1339935093 | technology | Antidevelopment | When I asked several people why they liked GNOME3 or GNOME-Shell, the most common answer was “the extensions system that allows you to customize your desktop.” GNOME3 simply wouldn’t be popular... | http://proxyglider.tumblr.com/post/25040179549/antidevelopment | |
1339935295 | technology | Ringmark now fully open sourced | The mobile browser performance and capability tests are now fully open sourced and available with the requisite server. The developers have also started adding drawing performance tests to the suite | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Ringmark-now-fully-open-sourced-1619392.html | |
1340007372 | technology | Mandriva 2012 KDE Tech Preview Screenshots | Gnuman.com | http://gnuman.com/mandriva-2012-tech-preview-kde/ | ||
1340014288 | technology | Ubuntu targets the mainstream | With Ubuntu 12.04, Canonical has delivered a much improved product that spans desktops, servers and the cloud in a bid to become the cross-platform mainstream product that Apple's Mac OS might have been had Apple not abandoned the server market. | http://www.techworld.com.au/article/427866/ubuntu_targets_mainstream/ | |
1340052560 | Linux continues to dominate list of top 500 supercomputers - The H Open Source: News and Features | According to the latest list of the world's top 500 supercomputers, Linux is dominating the space with 462 of the planet's 500 fastest computers running the open source operating system | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linux-continues-to-dominate-list-of-top-500-supercomputers-1618155.html | ||
1340088523 | technology | BSA Meets GNU/Linux in Europe, Confiscates PCs | Techrights | Microsoft's enforcement and lobbying front group causes a mess and leaves a trail of destruction inside innocent businesses | http://techrights.org/2012/06/19/bsa-bullying/ | |
1340090362 | technology | Red Hat Fails to Convince That UEFI is Tolerable, Uses ‘Security’ as Talking Point | Techrights | Blog postings and articles about UEFI do not concur with Red Hat's submissive (to Microsoft) position on the matter | http://techrights.org/2012/06/19/microsoft-talking-points-on-uefi/ | |
1340095570 | technology | Mandriva begins journey to a new foundation | Even as its commercial vendor fights to stay alive, the Mandriva community is actively coalescing around the Linux distribution by creating a new foundation to protect it from fading away. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/281334/mandriva-begins-journey-new-foundation | |
1340111726 | technology | SourceForge back-end code to be donated to Apache | Open source vendor GeekNet is turning a new page in the SourceForge story today with a proposal to the Apache Software Foundation to accept the Allura software platform within the ASF as a new Incubator project.
The move may be a way to keep the code for Allura open if GeekNet ultimately opts to sell the SourceForge web site. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/281561/sourceforge-back-end-code-be-donated-apache | |
1340142857 | Video Review: Linux Mint 13 – ReviewLinux.Com | ReviewLinux | Take a look at the new Linux Mint 13 from ReviewLinux.Com. Its GNOME desktop manager makes this an easy alternative to Windows 7 and beyond! Why pay for an | http://www.reviewlinux.com/video-review-linux-mint-13-reviewlinux-com-5807.html | ||
1340142766 | [Phoronix] Valve Picks Up Another Key Linux Developer | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEyMzE | ||
1340618210 | Interview with Mobeen Iqbal of Vinux Project | Unixmen | This week we talk with Mobeen Iqbal from Vinux Project, who gives us an insight on how a distribution for the visual impaired is developed and loved by its users. | http://www.unixmen.com/interview-with-mobeen-iqbal-of-vinux-project/ | ||
1340388748 | [Phoronix] AMD To Open-Source Its Linux Execution & Compilation Stack | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEyMzQ | ||
1340222803 | technology | Valve Picks Up Steam With Influence From Larabel | We all know now that Steam is really coming to Linux. According to Gabe Newell, you can expect it this year.... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/06/valve-picks-up-steam-with-influence-from-larabel/ | |
1340229154 | technology | Microsoft Suffocates the Free Software Foundation (FSF) | Techrights | The donations page of the FSF is being blocked by Microsoft, ironically labelled gambling | http://techrights.org/2012/06/20/fsf-is-not-gambling/ | |
1340229489 | technology | Red Hat Expansion Begins | Various dignitaries gathered at Red Hat on Monday morning to celebrate an expansion of the Littleton Road office park. | http://westford.patch.com/articles/red-hat-expansion-begins | |
1340285383 | Eucalyptus moves back to full open source - The H Open: News and Features | Eucalyptus have announced that, with version 3.1 of the cloud software, they are returning to having a single open source product which will be developed in the open on GitHub | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Eucalyptus-moves-back-to-full-open-source-1621405.html | ||
1340230574 | technology | Linux Desktops and Linux Personalities: What's Your Perfect Match? - Datamation | Finding your perfect match with a Linux desktop can be worse than using an online dating site. Here are some suggestions to clarify the process. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/linux-desktops-and-linux-personalities-whats-your-pick-1.html | |
1340302252 | Final Europarl Committee Rejects ACTA: Internet-Lobbyists, 5-0. | TorrentFreak | Today, the final and ultimately responsible committee in the European Parliament gave its recommendation on ACTA. Its opinion was clear: Reject ACTA. This brings five unanimous recommendations to the European Parliament to reject and kill ACTA once and for all. | http://torrentfreak.com/final-committee-rejects-acta-internet-lobbyists-5-0-120621/ | ||
1340817597 | The Linux Foundation 2012 T-Shirt finalists announced | Linux User | The Inspired by Linux T-shirt design contest has whittled down the entries to five finalists that you can vote for | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/the-linux-foundation-2012-t-shirt-finalists-announced/ | ||
1340356582 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 is ready today | ZDNet | The latest and greatest version of Red Hat’s flagship Linux operating system is out. | http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/red-hat-enterprise-linux-63-is-ready-today/11277 | ||
1340360409 | technology | What's new in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 - The H Open: News and Features | Like many other recent Red Hat versions, the third update of RHEL 6 focuses mainly on virtualisation improvements offering more guest operating system memory and CPU allocations and improved network hardware access | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/What-s-new-in-Red-Hat-Enterprise-Linux-6-3-1623186.html | |
1340376729 | technology | Ubuntu and UEFI | Techrights | Canonical finally has an official statement on the UEFI situation Microsoft is selfishly creating | http://techrights.org/2012/06/22/uefi-ubuntu-linux/ | |
1340389380 | technology | Fedora 18 will install certain updates when rebooting - The H Open: News and Features | In certain cases, Fedora 18 will only install software updates when a system is restarted, similar to how some updates are handled in Windows. Various other changes and new features for Fedora 18 have also been approved | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Fedora-18-will-install-certain-updates-when-rebooting-1621811.html | |
1340396758 | technology | After Oracle, OpenSolaris rises again | Oracle tried to kill it, but the former Sun project has emerged from the ashes, nurtured by a crowd of innovative startups | http://www.infoworld.com/d/open-source-software/after-oracle-opensolaris-rises-again-196075 | |
1340421272 | [Phoronix] NVIDIA Loses Huge GPU Order Due To Linux Blob | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEyNTE | ||
1340819852 | Review: Video Review Mageia 2 KDE – ReviewLinux.Com | ReviewLinux | I am going to do a short video review of Mageia 2 with some screenshots. This is my first look at Mageia 2 and as you may know it is rapidly moving up the | http://www.reviewlinux.com/review-video-review-mageia-2-kde-reviewlinux-com-5921.html | ||
1340439383 | technology | The Linux Graphics Stack | Clean Rinse | http://blog.mecheye.net/2012/06/the-linux-graphics-stack/ | ||
1340440706 | technology | Review: Netrunner 4.2 LTS "Dryland" SE | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/review-netrunner-42-lts-dryland-se.html | ||
1340441130 | technology | Unsolicited but Offered: Linux on Film: Supernatural Season 7 Episode 20 (with Felicia Day) | http://unsolicitedbutoffered.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/linux-on-film-supernatural-season-7.html | ||
1340554077 | [Phoronix] Ubuntu 12.10 Prepares To Improve Linux Performance | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_1210_ups&num=1 | ||
1340820700 | Thunderbird 13 Officially Lands in Ubuntu - Softpedia | Thunderbird 13 Officially Lands in Ubuntu | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Thunderbird-13-Officially-Lands-in-Ubuntu-277256.shtml | ||
1340547018 | technology | FSF Says Microsoft’s Flagging of Its Site as ‘Gambling’ is Wrong; FSF’s Anti-UEFI Petition Grows Popular, Debian Joins | Techrights | The Free Software Foundation stands up against Microsoft's abuses | http://techrights.org/2012/06/24/microsoft-vs-fsf/ | |
1340554804 | technology | Experimenting with GNU/Linux: Dangerous commands you should not try | http://unixlab.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dangerous-commands-you-should-not-try.html | ||
1340610977 | technology | Brian Proffitt’s Imaginary Linux-Hardware Woes | http://mrpogson.com/2012/06/24/brian-proffitts-imaginary-linux-hardware-woes/ | ||
1340641255 | technology,lifestyle,business | Calligra 2.5 Beta Released | The Calligra suite, which is a set of 8 applications comprising of Office, Graphics and Project management softwares for the KDE desktop has released a new testing version this week. | http://www.muktware.com/3756/calligra-25-beta-released | |
1340710334 | Zorin OS 6 Review | Unixmen | A recent distribution that I have seen in the news in recent weeks is one based on Ubuntu. It’s called Zorin OS. And just this week Zorin OS 6 was released. | http://www.unixmen.com/201206-zorin-os-6-review/ | ||
1340713894 | First Beta Of Krita 2.5 Now Available For Testing | The next version of Krita, KDE's artwork program for sketching and painting, is going to be released soon. The team has released first beta of Krita 2.5 which brings many new features and improvements. | http://www.muktware.com/3752/first-beta-krita-25-now-available-testing | ||
1340741048 | Gnome 352 screen casting review :) | woGue | Some people are lazy, some people haven’t the time, some people don’t know how and some people just don’t really care to try Gnome 3.5.2, but I bet you all are curious to have a look at the new Gnome. So here it is, enjoy the tour :) | http://worldofgnome.org/gnome-352-screen-casting-review/ | ||
1340700621 | technology | Apple’s Patent Cases Against Android Continue Falling Apart, Oracle Tries Again | Techrights | Motorola the latest to shake off Apple's lawsuits over Android; CPTN conspiracy still unable to block or tax the Linux-based platform | http://techrights.org/2012/06/26/android-wins-against-apple-again/ | |
1340702691 | technology | Linux Mint 13 Maya on my high-end laptop | Short review of Linux Mint 13 Maya 64-bit installed on a high-end machine with Nvidia graphics card, including serious problems with live session due to Nouveau driver, setup in a quadruple-boot configuration, import of a large gaming user profile, Nvidia drivers and tweaks, system usage, performance, responsiveness, games, and more | http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-mint-maya-high-end.html | |
1340703721 | technology | Digia: Akademy Sponsor & KDE e.V. Supporting Member | KDE.news | http://dot.kde.org/2012/06/25/digia-akademy-sponsor-kde-ev-supporting-member | ||
1340712137 | technology | Asus Transformer Prime | Linux Journal | The Transformer Prime is a killer piece of hardware, no doubt...but can it replace a full-fledged Linux Netbook? The original Transformer was a unique concept put forth by ASUS in an effort to gain ground against the then-ubiquitous iPad. | http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/asus-transformer-prime | |
1340713525 | technology | 5 Best Android Tablets That Rival The New iPad '3' | Best Android Tablets To Rival New iPad 3 | http://www.motoringcrunch.com/news/mobile-tech/11037-new-ipad-3-alternatives | |
1340782148 | technology | Nine Reasons to Choose GNOME 2 Clones - Datamation | A GNOME 2 clone will never be the most innovative of desktops, yet it gets the job done without fuss. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/nine-reasons-to-choose-gnome-2-clones-1.html | |
1340868655 | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean: What We Hope To See | Google spilled the beans quite literally on its newest version of Android Tuesday. | http://mashable.com/2012/06/27/android-jelly-bean/ | ||
1340811149 | technology | Microsoft Dies in Hardware | Techrights | Just like on the Web, Microsoft bleeds in the hardware sector and the business is not sustainable | http://techrights.org/2012/06/27/microsoft-dies-in-hardware/ | |
1340812283 | technology | New Evidence Arrives to Support Patent System Overhaul While EFF Pressures Congress | Techrights | A new study from Boston helps show that the patent system is flawed, just as the EFF argues | http://techrights.org/2012/06/27/uspto-is-flawed/ | |
1340832744 | technology | Sabayon 9 Screenshots | http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=Sabayon%209 | ||
1340878154 | technology | Mega-victory: Kim Dotcom search warrants "invalid," mansion raid "illegal" | A New Zealand judge savages the process used to target Megaupload's Kim Dotcom. | http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/06/mega-victory-kim-dotcom-search-warrants-invalid-mansion-raid-illegal/ | |
1340890589 | technology | A slice of Raspberry Pi | Ta-da… I got my Raspberry Pi just a week ago (after 3 1/2 months of waiting). Downloaded the Debian image (I also tried the Arch one) threw it on a 8GB SD Card. So… my impressions so fa... | http://someslack.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/a-slice-of-raspberry-pi/ | |
1340922456 | technology | Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" Arrives at Google I/O, Looks Impressive | http://ostatic.com/blog/android-4-1-jelly-bean-arrives-at-google-i-o-looks-impressive | ||
1341014853 | [Phoronix] Potential Good News For NVIDIA Optimus On Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEyOTQ | ||
1341011340 | Twitter open sources its Iago load generator - The H Open: News and Features | Used by the micro-blogging company to test its services before they encounter production-level traffic, the Iago load generator focuses on high performance, multi-protocol and extensibility, and is now available under an open source licence | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Twitter-open-sources-its-Iago-load-generator-1627689.html | ||
1340941208 | Twitter open sources its Iago load generator - The H Open: News and Features | Used by the micro-blogging company to test its services before they encounter production-level traffic, the Iago load generator focuses on high performance, multi-protocol and extensibility, and is now available under an open source licence | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Twitter-open-sources-its-Iago-load-generator-1627689.html | ||
1340980157 | Is Google prepping a 10-inch tablet? | With its new 7-inch Google Nexus shipping next month, the company reportedly plans to launch a 10-inch version, claims DigiTimes. Read this blog post by Lance Whitney on Internet & Media. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57463594-93/is-google-prepping-a-10-inch-tablet/ | ||
1340977970 | technology | MOSAID Apparently Extorts Linux, Red Hat Embraces Secrecy Again | Techrights | Red Hat signs a settlement deal with MOSAID, but nobody knows what it's about | http://techrights.org/2012/06/29/mosaid-red-hat-dea/ | |
1340986802 | technology | Qubes OS: A Linux Distro For Security And Virtualization | Qubes OS is composed of light-weight virtual machines, isolated from the admin system, with each one dedicated to a special task, such as working, Internet browsing, personal activities, etc. The security comes from this virtualization process: each virtual machine comes with its own web browser, file system, etc., making sure that the different parts of your life are separated from each other, and therefore unreachable in case of breach. | http://maketecheasier.com/qubes-os-a-linux-distro-for-security-and-virtualization/2012/06/28 | |
1341048597 | technology | Gnome 3.6 Will Get Power Off Button - Muktware | Gnome 3.6 will bring back the power-off or shutdown option as default in the Gnome Shell user menu. | http://www.muktware.com/3788/gnome-36-will-get-power-button | |
1341157876 | technology | Microsoft Skype Takes Over Machines Without Users’ Knowledge | Techrights | Another timely reminder of the 'aggressive' nature of Microsoft's Skype | http://techrights.org/2012/07/01/conversations-and-secret-updates/ | |
1341160309 | technology | What ORNL Should Learn From CERN: Use GNU/Linux on Desktops | Techrights | The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) gets infiltrated because of Microsoft Windows | http://techrights.org/2011/04/21/oak-ridge-infiltrated/ | |
1341160342 | technology | European Council Slows Down Software Patents | Techrights | The unitary patent -- that which can potentially take the USPTO more global -- is impeded by the European Council | http://techrights.org/2012/07/01/european-council-unitary-patent/ | |
1341217046 | technology | Welcome aboard Ultimate Edition 3.4 LTS | Ultimate Edition | I am proud to announce the release of Ultimate Edition 3.4 a long term supported release. I have also re-opened donations, please show your support. | http://ultimateedition.info/ultimate_edition/welcome-aboard-ultimate-edition-3-4-lts/ | |
1341219305 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in Linux 3.5 (Part 1) - Networking | A new packet scheduler is designed to help avoid buffer bloat and "Early Retransmit" offers faster connection recovery after TCP packet loss. The E1000e driver already supports the network chip for Intel's next-generation desktop and notebook platform | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-Linux-3-5-Part-1-Networking-1625047.html | |
1341323542 | technology | Coverage of the Free Software Foundation’s Response to UEFI | Techrights | A quick overview of some articles about UEFI, as seen in the eyes of a free(dom) software authority | http://techrights.org/2012/07/03/articles-about-uefi/ | |
1341330640 | technology | Linux conference looks to attract local sponsors | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/55490 | ||
1341352265 | technology | Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) spotted – Xperia S refresh in the works? | Xperia Blog | http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/06/29/sony-xperia-sl-lt26ii-spotted-xperia-s-refresh-in-the-works/ | ||
1341395044 | technology | Fuduntu 2012.3 Screenshots | Screenshots of Fuduntu 2012.3 - Fuduntu 2012.3 Screenshot Tour | http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=Fuduntu%202012.3 | |
1341397840 | technology | Enea completes migration to Linux OS | http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4376667/Enea-completes- | ||
1341414470 | technology | Linux Powered Sequoia is Top Supercomputer in the World - InternetNews. | After nearly three years outside of the top spot, the U.S once again reigns supreme atop the rankings of the world's 500 fastest supercomputers. | http://www.internetnews.com/infra/linux-powered-sequoia-is-top-supercomputer-in-the-world.html | |
1341419523 | technology | [Phoronix] ARM Wrestling: Fedora 17 vs. Ubuntu Linux | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=fedora17_arm_wrestling&num=1 | ||
1341439567 | technology | Is a community approach to IT security ever safe? - Open Source Insider | http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/open-source-insider/2012/07/is-a-community-approach-to-it-security-ever-safe.html | ||
1341529633 | Berkeley Linux Users Group » Blog Archive » Why I still don’t use Apple Products… | While the ultra-closed nature of their devices is a major reason why I don’t personally use Apple products, it is their recent litigation against competing open-source products that really gets my goat. | http://www.berkeleylug.com/?p=1045 | ||
1341512129 | [Phoronix] Tryst: The Forthcoming Unigine RTS Will Be On Linux | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzMzU | ||
1341500401 | technology | Moodle and Moles | Techrights | Blackboard is coding for its competitor through a newly-acquired proxy, then brags about it | http://techrights.org/2012/07/05/blackboard-inside-moodle/ | |
1341501739 | technology | Microsoft and Gates: Avoiding Tax, Buying Consent | Techrights | How the criminal avoidance of tax (legalised by moles and bought politicians) is being sold to the public, even by bought media outlets | http://techrights.org/2012/07/05/pbs-media-is-rigged/ | |
1341503112 | technology | Fighting the Unitary Patent Like We Fought ACTA in Europe | Techrights | Time remains for expression of dissent and protest against a loophole to software patents in Europe | http://techrights.org/2012/07/05/expansionism-by-design-in-eu/ | |
1341514257 | technology | Final Chakra Archimedes Released - Muktware | The Chakra Development Team has released the final Archimedes ISO. | http://www.muktware.com/3828/final-chakra-archimedes-released | |
1341529752 | technology | Red Hat's RHEL 7 roadmap | The presentations and videos from Red Hat's in-house conference provide information on current and forthcoming products from the open source specialist, including version 7 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Red-Hat-s-RHEL-7-roadmap-1631791.html | |
1341571567 | technology | Restricted boot [IMG] | http://static.fsf.org/nosvn/restricted-boots.jpg | ||
1341584136 | technology | Arch linux – not just for geeks? | Well… I’m back after a lengthy respite from this here blog. Hehe, seems my last post was a tirade of sorts against the general state of linux; suffice to say that shortly thereafter I s... | http://claudecat.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/arch-linux-not-just-for-geeks/ | |
1341678276 | Dell seeks Linux fans to try cut-price Ubuntu Ultrabook • Reg Hardware | 'Help us build dev device of choice' Dell is tempting Linux developers with the promise of a cut-price XPS 13 Ultrabook running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.… | http://www.reghardware.com/2012/07/06/dell_seeks_linux_fans_to_test_ubuntu_ultrabook/ | ||
1341600179 | technology | Knoppix 7.0.1 | Knoppix 7.0.1 can take you from power-off to online in less than 60 seconds | http://pcquest.ciol.com/content/services/2012/112070601.asp | |
1341610039 | technology | Dell Project Sputnik Combines Linux And XPS 13 Ultrabooks | Geeky Gadgets | The Dell developer Ultrabooks are taking the form of the XPS 13 which is loaded with a Ubuntu 12.04 together with a set of general developer tools | http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/dell-project-sputnik-combines-linux-and-xps-13-ultrabooks-video-06-07-2012/ | |
1341674990 | technology | Calls for Apple Boycott Follow Ineffective Android Ban Attempts; Judge Compares Apple to Animals | Techrights | Apple is hit harshly for its aggressive behaviour that targets Android | http://techrights.org/2012/07/07/apple-backlash/ | |
1341676661 | technology | FSF and FSFE Both Speak Out Against UEFI; Ubuntu Drifts Away From FSF, Whereas Debian Comes Closer to FSF | Techrights | Ubuntu -- unlike Debian -- trusts not the FSF and instead plays along with the UEFI plot, gets chastised for it | http://techrights.org/2012/07/07/debian-vs-ubuntu-on-uefi/ | |
1341678535 | technology | Akademy 2012 Impressions | KDE.news | http://dot.kde.org/2012/07/06/akademy-2012-impressions | ||
1341810737 | How to move from Windows to Linux? | Stack Exchange users offer tips on the transition between operating systems. | http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/07/how-to-move-from-windows-to-linux/ | ||
1341694931 | How to move from Windows to Linux? | Stack Exchange users offer tips on the transition between operating systems. | http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/07/how-to-move-from-windows-to-linux/ | ||
1341745501 | Zorin 6 Review | Gnuman.com | Zorin 6 is an Ubuntu based distribution that is geared towards new linux users with a look of Windows | http://gnuman.com/zorin-6-review/ | ||
1341746277 | technology | Beliefs and Misbeliefs about Open Source Software - Forbes | http://www.forbes.com/sites/wenjiazhao/2012/07/06/beliefs-and-misbeliefs-on-open-source-software/ | ||
1341746320 | technology | Mandriva Joins OW2 to Spur Enterprise Innovation in the Open Source Community | While the well-known Mandriva Linux operating system is being returned to the open source community via a non-profit foundation called the Mandriva Linux Foundation, the company is repositioning its commercial operations on the corporate market including enterprises, government organizations and educational institutions. Mandriva Linux only provides the best of open source software solutions. Because of this, we understand the importance of actively participating within the community and in helping to spur open source innovation, said Mandriva CEO Jean-Manuel Croset. Founded in January 2007, O | http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Mandriva-Joins-OW2-to-Spur-Enterprise-Innovation-3689873.php | |
1341749490 | technology | Open Source Awards open for entries | Computerworld New Zealand | New Open Science category introduced for fourth New Zealand Open Source Awards | http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/open-source-awards-open-for-entries | |
1341811947 | technology | Linux leap second issues being fixed: developer | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/55593 | ||
1341835922 | technology | Open source music player Amarok looking for beta-testers ahead of next major release | The Amarok Development Team is looking for beta testers ahead of the release of version 2.6 of the open source Amarok music player. | http://www.smartcompany.com.au/information-technology/050058-open-source-music-player-amarok-looking-for-beta-testers-ahead-of-next-major-release.html | |
1341844982 | technology | Filmmaker to attempt year of Open Source Everything | Scoop News | On August 1st, Berlin-based filmmaker Sam Muirhead is abandoning all copyrighted products and switching to Open Source software, hardware, and services for one year, as the subject of his own series of online documentary videos. | http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1207/S00113/filmmaker-to-attempt-year-of-open-source-everything.htm | |
1341859098 | [Phoronix] KDE Issues Statement Regarding Future Use Of Qt | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzNTc | ||
1341997660 | 30 Linux Kernel Developers in 30 Weeks: Greg Kroah-Hartman | Find out what makes Greg Kroah-Hartman tick and what his advice is for ensuring your safety while rock climbing with other Linux developers... | https://www.linux.com/news/special-feature/linux-developers/600241:30-linux-kernel-developers-in-30-weeks-greg-kroah-hartman | ||
1342007689 | [Phoronix] Debian Team Still Deciding On Wheezy Successor | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzNjI | ||
1341915617 | technology | Open-Source Science: The New Norm - Forbes | The discovery of the Higgs boson is of course a monumental achievement. But also noteworthy is how the physics community has evolved to get things done – and what this trajectory suggests for other scientific fields and fast-changing industries. Let's take a quick look at the history: supercomputers arrived in the [...] | http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2012/07/09/open-source-science-the-new-norm/ | |
1341916997 | technology | Mozilla is Wrong. There is Still Room for Open Source Thunderbird Email Innovation - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/mozilla-is-wrong.-there-is-still-room-for-open-source-thunderbird-innovation.html | ||
1342001371 | Google Nexus 7 tablet available through Staples | The retail vendor is the latest outlet to offer Google's new 7-inch tablet, now available for pre-order before hitting the shelves later this month. Read this blog post by Lance Whitney on Internet & Media. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57469245-93/google-nexus-7-tablet-available-through-staples/ | ||
1341927953 | technology | Mandriva for Desktop, Mageia for Servers | Linux User | The heads of Mandriva SA have decided to base upcoming server versions of Mandriva on Mageia, the community run Mandriva fork | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/mandriva-for-desktop-mageia-for-servers/ | |
1342043756 | [Phoronix] Debian Wheezy To Take Up 73 CDs Or 11 DVDs | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzNzA | ||
1341946660 | technology | Growing the FOSS Fear Industry | Techrights | Microsoft and its unofficial offshoots continue to grow the proprietary software industry whose goal is to grow fear of FOSS | http://techrights.org/2012/07/10/fear-of-foss-turned-to-money/ | |
1341956693 | technology | Microsoft Libelled Android/Linux | Techrights | The FUD war of Microsoft against Linux is reaching new lows, bordering laws, and Microsoft quickly backtracks | http://techrights.org/2012/07/10/microsoft-libelled-androidlinux/ | |
1341957465 | technology,politics | Education Agenda and Public Policy Hijacked by Bill Gates | Techrights | Gates is abducting a future generation of adults through the education system | http://techrights.org/2012/07/10/public-policy-for-sale/ | |
1341958802 | technology | Apple Suffers Boycotts From Own Followers Due to Patent Aggression | Techrights | The apples are rotting after largely failed attempts by Apple to embargo the competition | http://techrights.org/2012/07/10/cant-embargo-the-competition/ | |
1341961079 | technology | Google Releases Android 4.1 Source Code: Jelly Bean For Everyone - Muktware | Google has published the source code of Android 4.1 aka Jelly Bean. The code is available in AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and developers and companies can pick to pack it for their users. | http://www.muktware.com/3873/google-releases-android-41-source-code-jelly-bean-everyone | |
1341961437 | technology | CETA, the Zombie ACTA, Must Face the Same Fate | La Quadrature du Net | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/ceta-the-zombie-acta-must-face-the-same-fate | ||
1341965112 | technology | digiKam 2.7.0 Released With Better RAW And Thumbnailing Support - Muktware | The KDE photo manager digiKam has got a new release. The new version comes with better RAW and thumbnailing support | http://www.muktware.com/3874/digikam-270-released-better-raw-and-thumbnailing-support | |
1341982489 | technology | Amazon Tests Smartphone | Amazon.com is working with component suppliers in Asia to test a smartphone, suggesting the company may be broadening its mobile-device offerings beyond the Kindle tablet. | http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052702303567704577519800332392724-lMyQjAxMTAyMDEwMTExNDEyWj.html | |
1341984368 | technology | All About Ubuntu One | http://linux-news.org/index.php/2012/07/09/all-about-ubuntu-one/ | ||
1341984908 | technology | Richard Fontana blows hot and cold on GPLv3 fork | http://www.itwire.com/business-it-news/open-source/55614 | ||
1341985488 | technology | CentOS 6.3 Is Now Available for Download - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/CentOS-6-3-Is-Now-Available-for-Download-280256.shtml | ||
1341986502 | technology | PCManFM Stablizes - Muktware | The LXDE file manager, PCManFM, is on the way to get a stable release. | http://www.muktware.com/3878/pcmanfm-stabilizes | |
1341987096 | technology | Copyleft.next and the Future of GNU General Public Licenses - Datamation | A bigwig at Red Hat launches a new licensing project, fueling major speculation. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/copyleft.next-and-the-future-of-gnu-general-public-licenses-1.html | |
1341987131 | technology | Unleash your Chromebox: How to dual-boot Ubuntu Linux on your Chrome OS device | ExtremeTech | Google's Chromebox is a very cool piece of hardware -- sort of a reduced-price Mac Mini -- but not everyone will want to be limited by its webby Chrome OS environment. We'll show you how to run a full Ubuntu distro on one, while leaving Chrome OS as a dual-boot option. | http://www.extremetech.com/computing/132300-unleash-your-chromebox-how-to-dual-boot-ubuntu-linux-on-your-chrome-os-device | |
1341987269 | technology | Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300: Setting up and running Ubuntu Linux on your phone | Your Android device is like a mini computer running on a Linux kernel. Ubuntu, which is also a flavor of Linux, is generally for desktop PCs, netbooks, | http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-ubuntu-linux-99787/ | |
1341996945 | technology | E17 developers set sights on an official release | Signs are that a stable official release of the E17 desktop environment could finally be on its way to provide a lightweight desktop environment for Linux users; an E17 Release Manager blog has appeared to coordinate testing | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/E17-developers-set-sights-on-an-official-release-1634691.html | |
1342000781 | technology | TeX Live 2012 released | The TeX Live 2012 distribution includes all the ingredients of the latest TeX version. ISO images for all supported operating systems are now available from the Comprehensive TeX Archive Networks | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/TeX-Live-2012-released-1635236.html | |
1342001853 | technology | Raspberry Pi Summer Code Contest for children announced | The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a contest for children up to the age of 18 to write programs for the Raspberry Pi mini-computer. The foundation is providing $4,000 in prizes for the contest | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Raspberry-Pi-Summer-Code-Contest-for-children-announced-1635732.html | |
1342002806 | technology | Linux.org comes back to life | After several months of reconstruction, the popular Linux.org site quietly relaunched what it terms an "alpha release" on May 4. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/285411/linuxorg-comes-back-life | |
1342003376 | technology | Mini X TV Box runs Android, Linux for under $100 - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/07/mini-x-tv-box-runs-android-linux-for-under-100.html | ||
1342005782 | technology | digiKam 2.7.0 improves RAW processing support - The H Open: News and Features | The latest update to the open source digital photo management application improves RAW processing support and adds compatibility for a number of new camera models | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/digiKam-2-7-0-improves-RAW-processing-support-1635433.html | |
1342006012 | technology | The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache Nutch(tm) v2.0 | The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of nearly 150 Open Source projects and initiatives, today announced Apache Nutch v2.0. | http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=261635 | |
1342018518 | technology | Amazon Phone In Testing; Why I Won't Buy One - Muktware | Amazon is reportedly working on its own Android based smartphone. Bloomberg published a story last week and now Wall Street Journal has also reported the 'existence' of Amazon smartphone. | http://www.muktware.com/3881/amazon-phone-testing-why-i-wont-buy-one | |
1342032848 | technology | Karel De Gucht does it again: CETA | Michael Geist broke the story: According to recently leaked documents, the EU plans to use the Canada – EU Trade Agreement (CETA), which is nearing its final stages of negotiation, as a backd... | http://arebentisch.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/karel-de-guch-does-it-again-ceta/ | |
1342039312 | technology | The Linux shell will always be with us | ZDNet | Summary: There's been some talk recently about how we're now beyond using the command line. Nonsense! | http://www.zdnet.com/the-linux-shell-will-always-be-with-us-7000000742/ | |
1342041587 | technology | Enlightenment distributions that are still alive! | Unixmen | we will check out what enlightenment distributions you should choose to enjoy this magnificent window manager + set of libraries. | http://www.unixmen.com/enlightenment-distributions-that-are-still-alive/ | |
1342043714 | technology | iPPea TV: Android 4.0 dongle for HDMI-enabled DTVs | It seems that every time an Android-based dongle (mini-computer) is released or announced, the price drops lower. And that is a good thing. Very good actually. You probably already read about the HDMI Dongle and the ANDHDM2s. The latest to be announced is the iPPea TV, an Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) based dongle from [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/09/ippea-tv-android-4-0-dongle-for-hdmi-enabled-dtvs/ | |
1342044683 | technology | Kernel Log: Coming in 3.5 (Part 4) - Drivers - The H Open: News and Features | In conjunction with a new version of X Server, Linux 3.5 will offer better support for hybrid graphics. The Radeon driver will be a bit faster and support HDMI audio transport on more graphics chips. The audio drivers will support the Xonar DGX and Creative's SoundCore3D | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Kernel-Log-Coming-in-3-5-Part-4-Drivers-1635851.html | |
1342046327 | technology | ROSA Desktop 2012 roadmap approved | The roadmap for ROSA Desktop 2012 has been approved. ROSA Linux is a line of Linux distributions published by ROSA Laboratory, a Linux solutions provider based in Moscow, Russia. The distribution is derived from Mandriva Linux. Aside from ROSA Desktop, which is intended for private desktop users, the company also publishes a desktop edition for [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/09/rosa-desktop-2012-roadmap-approved/ | |
1342047758 | technology | IBM lets fly single-socket Power7 Penguin server • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/11/ibm_powerlinux_7r1_server/ | ||
1342048174 | technology | $60 InnoTab children's tablet hacked to run Linux apps - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/07/60-innotab-childrens-tablet-hacked-to-run-linux-apps.html | ||
1342049314 | technology | LibreOffice 3.5.5 is available | Stability enhancements and bugfixes thanks to a large, diverse and rapidly growing developer community Improvements in Calc, Impress, font handling and compatibility to third-party formats Berlin, ... | http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2012/07/11/libreoffice-3-5-5-is-available/ | |
1342051761 | technology | Debian: Squeeze vs. Wheezy On Linux And kFreeBSD | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=debian_squeeze_wheezy_2012&num=1 | ||
1342052174 | technology | 4 Intriguing Desktop Linux Options Coming Soon to Retail Stores | Desktop machines with Linux preloaded are quietly creeping back into the mainstream retail world. Here are four intriguing examples. | https://www.linux.com/news/hardware/desktops/601187:desktop-linux-coming-soon-again-to-a-retail-store-near-you | |
1342052283 | technology | Google pushing Jelly Bean updates to Android devices • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/11/jelly_bean_updates/ | ||
1342052789 | technology | [Phoronix] Decoupling GCC From Debian By Using LLVM/Clang | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzODQ | ||
1342053250 | technology | Small Copyleft.next Open Source Software License Project Attracts Big Interest | In one of life’s surprises, placeholder text for one lawyer’s small self-improvement project may end up leading to the creation of a significant new free software license. | http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2012/07/small-copyleftnext-open-source-software-license-project-attracts-big-interest.php | |
1342053450 | technology | Google Doodle Turing Machine Now Open Source | Programming book reviews, programming tutorials,programming news, C#, Ruby, Python,C, C++, PHP, Visual Basic, Computer book reviews, computer history, programming history, joomla, theory, spreadsheets and more. | http://www.i-programmer.info/news/136-open-source/4493-google-doodle-turing-machine-now-open-source.html | |
1342053575 | technology | Ecotrust releases open source tool for complex decision makers | Sustainable Business Oregon | Ecotrust this week released an open source software platform that the nonprofit ... | http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2012/07/ecotrust-releases-open-source-tool-for.html | |
1342055495 | technology | Android: now four out of five phones in Spain - Telegraph | Google’s Android operating system now accounts for more than four out of five smartphones sold in Spain and more than half sold across Europe | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-phones/9392178/Android-now-four-out-of-five-phones-in-Spain.html | |
1342056448 | technology | Open source OUYA games console raises $2M in 24 hours | With the most successful Kickstarter campaign to date, the $99 OUYA open source games console is looking to bring tablet, phone and new titles to the big TV screen by next March | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Open-source-OUYA-games-console-raises-2M-in-24-hours-1636354.html | |
1342088156 | technology | Open Source Community Loses One of Our Own | http://ostatic.com/blog/open-source-community-loses-one-of-our-own | ||
1342095692 | technology | City of Helsinki Wants To Keep Software Costs Secret | http://fsfe.org/news/2012/news-20120711-01.html | ||
1342130957 | technology | Novell’s Case Shows Antitrust Violations by Microsoft | Techrights | Groklaw's ongoing coverage of the WordPerfect case, showing abuses by Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/07/12/abuses-by-microsoft/ | |
1342131728 | technology | Microsoft’s Mole Stephen Elop is Hurting KDE | Techrights | Another look at the impact of a Microsoft-led Nokia | http://techrights.org/2012/07/12/kde-and-qt/ | |
1342136363 | technology | The End of the Road for Windows Amid Losses, Security Flaws, and Unstoppable Android Expansion | Techrights | Bad news for Microsoft and its monopoly, which lies atop Windows with all its problems` | http://techrights.org/2012/07/12/monopoly-in-trouble/ | |
1342137595 | technology | More Teeny-Tiny Linux PCs are Arriving | http://ostatic.com/blog/more-teeny-tiny-linux-pcs-are-arriving | ||
1342138037 | technology | OS4 12.5 Screenshots | Screenshots of OS4 12.5. OS4 12.5 Screenshot tour | http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=OS4%2012.5 | |
1342139368 | technology | Do Self-Service and Open Source Co-Exist? | This article discusses the convergence of self-service and open source, as well as some of the differences between commercial and community open source. | http://www.information-management.com/infodirect/2011_252/open-source-bi-self-service-lyndsay-wise-10022837-1.html | |
1342140307 | technology | Open Recall: fresh apps for the Linux desktop - The H Open: News and Features | Open Recall is a space on The H for those things that are too small to package as news but are worth the linkage. Open Recall collates the interesting stories that didn't quite make the cut. This edition is all about new apps for the Linux desktop | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Open-Recall-fresh-apps-for-the-Linux-desktop-1637497.html | |
1342143276 | technology | India Can Be Ubuntu's Impenetrable Fort - Muktware | Ubuntu has come a long way in these 8-9 years. The Linux-based distribution which started in 2004 has created a unique identity of its own which sets it apart from the 'traditional' and often negative image of Linux distributions. | http://www.muktware.com/3890/india-can-be-ubuntus-impenetrable-fort | |
1342143839 | technology | Niam To Launch Ubuntu PCs In India - Muktware | Ubuntu is picking up momentum in India. One of the leading vendors Dell recently announced to sell Ubuntu PCs through over 850 stores in India. Now and Indian based company has also announced to start selling Ubuntu pre-installed PC in the country. | http://www.muktware.com/3892/after-dell-niam-computers-launch-ubuntu-installed-computers-india | |
1342155004 | technology | Exclusive: HTC will launch another tablet in the UK | HTC will launch a follow up tablet to the Flyer in the UK. | http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/tablets/3369139/exclusive-htc-will-launch-another-tablet-in-uk/ | |
1342155618 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 Gets Revamped Session Menu - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-10-Gets-Revamped-Session-Menu-280884.shtml | ||
1342155924 | technology | Red Hat Will Thrive Over The Next Decade - Seeking Alpha | http://seekingalpha.com/article/718271-red-hat-will-thrive-over-the-next-decade | ||
1342156060 | technology | International Marketing - A French open source software specialist woos U.S. e-retailers - Internet Retailer | Internet Retailer - Marketing/International Marketing - A French open source software specialist woos U.S. e-retailers | http://www.internetretailer.com/2012/07/12/french-open-source-software-specialist-woos-us-e-retailers | |
1342156217 | technology | Jumpshot: the Linux security stick you give to your clueless friends | With slick marketing, a great sense of humor, and a practical, useful product idea, Texas startup Jumpshot launched its initial public funding round on Kickstarter this week. | http://betanews.com/2012/07/12/jumpshot-the-linux-security-stick-you-give-to-your-clueless-friends/ | |
1342156217 | technology | Jumpshot: the Linux security stick you give to your clueless friends | With slick marketing, a great sense of humor, and a practical, useful product idea, Texas startup Jumpshot launched its initial public funding round on Kickstarter this week. | http://betanews.com/2012/07/12/jumpshot-the-linux-security-stick-you-give-to-your-clueless-friends/ | |
1342177007 | technology | New Debian Theme Brings Lots of "Joy" | http://ostatic.com/blog/new-debian-theme-brings-lots-of-joy | ||
1342177183 | technology | Finnix 105 released | Ryan Finnie | Announcements, Finnix | http://blog.finnix.org/2012/07/13/finnix-105-released/ | |
1342180074 | technology | Gentoo Linux, or Why in the World You Should Compile Everything [Video] | I gave an introductory talk on Gentoo at a local BarCamp called MinneBar a couple of months back, and the videos were just posted online. The sound isn’t perfect but it’s perfectly unde... | http://dberkholz.com/2012/07/10/gentoo-linux-or-why-in-the-world-you-should-compile-everything/ | |
1342185286 | politics,business | Why Speculation Is Growing That Geithner Will Head To Goldman | Andrew Williams, a former spokesman for Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, is headed to Goldman Sachs at the end of July, the Financial Times reports. That's only increased the speculation that Geithner may head to Goldman next year. | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/12/andrew-williams-goldman-sachs_n_1669021.html | |
1342185286 | politics,business | Why Speculation Is Growing That Geithner Will Head To Goldman | Andrew Williams, a former spokesman for Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, is headed to Goldman Sachs at the end of July, the Financial Times reports. That's only increased the speculation that Geithner may head to Goldman next year. | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/12/andrew-williams-goldman-sachs_n_1669021.html | |
1342190227 | technology | The Linux Mint Blog » Blog Archive » Linux Mint 13 “Maya” KDE RC released! | I am extremely happy/excited to see new developments of Linux Mint 13. Especially since the mint team has been teaming up with Blue systems, and the man behind Kubuntu. I am excited to see the new innovations that these teams have come up with. | http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2081 | |
1342194754 | technology | The stealth success of PostgreSQL | Other open source databases may have more name recognition, but PostgreSQL is seeing strong growth -- as is the company EnterpriseDB, which helped develop it | http://www.infoworld.com/d/open-source-software/the-stealth-success-of-postgresql-197584 | |
1342195323 | technology | Everyday Linux User: Zorin 6 | http://everydaylinuxuser.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/zorin-6-best-operating-system-i-have.html | ||
1342216363 | technology | The four free software rights in draft law in Italy's Calabria region | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/four-free-software-rights-draft-law-italys-calabria-region | ||
1342219029 | technology | A New 3D Action RPG Game is Coming to Linux ~ Ubuntu Vibes | Daily Ubuntu Linux Updates | http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/07/a-new-3d-action-rpg-game-is-coming-to.html | ||
1342219404 | technology | Mozilla's Rust language version 0.3 released - The H Open: News and Features | Mozilla's Rust language continues its development as an alpha with new experimental language features, added coder conveniences and enhanced libraries being incorporated in the "safe, concurrent, practical language" | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Mozilla-s-Rust-language-version-0-3-released-1640146.html | |
1342219404 | technology | Mozilla's Rust language version 0.3 released - The H Open: News and Features | Mozilla's Rust language continues its development as an alpha with new experimental language features, added coder conveniences and enhanced libraries being incorporated in the "safe, concurrent, practical language" | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Mozilla-s-Rust-language-version-0-3-released-1640146.html | |
1342258252 | [Phoronix] Debian Looks To Improve Linux Gaming | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzOTk | ||
1342226607 | [Phoronix] Debian Looks To Improve Linux Gaming | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzOTk | ||
1342226607 | [Phoronix] Debian Looks To Improve Linux Gaming | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzOTk | ||
1342226660 | Profiles in Linux: H. Peter Anvin | H. Peter Anvin is one of the old geeks of Linux, and has been a key contributor since 1992, specializing in low level hardware. Currently he is co-maintainer of the unified x86 Linux kernel tree. | https://www.linux.com/news/software/linux-kernel/602693:profiles-in-linux-h-peter-anvin | ||
1342226660 | Profiles in Linux: H. Peter Anvin | H. Peter Anvin is one of the old geeks of Linux, and has been a key contributor since 1992, specializing in low level hardware. Currently he is co-maintainer of the unified x86 Linux kernel tree. | https://www.linux.com/news/software/linux-kernel/602693:profiles-in-linux-h-peter-anvin | ||
1342258399 | [Phoronix] Major Open-Source ARM Announcement Coming | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MDA | ||
1342234197 | [Phoronix] Major Open-Source ARM Announcement Coming | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MDA | ||
1342253531 | [Phoronix] Debian Wants To Work With Its Offspring (Ubuntu) | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzOTQ | ||
1342235943 | [Phoronix] Debian Wants To Work With Its Offspring (Ubuntu) | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEzOTQ | ||
1342254539 | technology | Finnish city of Tampere to begin pilot with open source office suite | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/finnish-city-tampere-begin-pilot-open-source-office-suite | ||
1342254539 | technology | Finnish city of Tampere to begin pilot with open source office suite | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/finnish-city-tampere-begin-pilot-open-source-office-suite | ||
1342258059 | technology | Selling Linux PCs to Senior Citizens: The WOW! Computer | The VAR Guy | The WOW! Computer, which is powered by open source software, introduces Linux to a niche into which Free Software has rarely ventured before. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/07/13/selling-linux-pcs-to-senior-citizens-the-wow-computer/ | |
1342258059 | technology | Selling Linux PCs to Senior Citizens: The WOW! Computer | The VAR Guy | The WOW! Computer, which is powered by open source software, introduces Linux to a niche into which Free Software has rarely ventured before. | http://www.thevarguy.com/2012/07/13/selling-linux-pcs-to-senior-citizens-the-wow-computer/ | |
1342292560 | Dell's Ubuntu Laptop Program Enters Beta, 'Blows Away' Expectations | Response to the company's developer-focused 'Project Sputnik' has been overwhelming, it says. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/259229/dells_ubuntu_laptop_program_enters_beta_blows_away_expectations.html | ||
1342330512 | Google Open Sources Turing Machine Doodle | Alan Turing's 100th birthday has passed. But you can celebrate it forever.This past week, Google open sourced the code for the animated Turi... | http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/07/google-doodle/ | ||
1342337875 | technology | UEFI Debate Rages on While New Workarounds and Advice Surface | Techrights | Routes that are less complicit with Microsoft are noted in light of the anti-competitive UEFI scheme | http://techrights.org/2012/07/15/not-complicit-with-microsoft/ | |
1342339279 | technology | Patent Lawsuits Against Linux, Android; Call for Pressuring of Politicians | Techrights | A mixed roundup of news and analysis affecting the growth of Linux | http://techrights.org/2012/07/15/growth-of-linux-and-swpats/ | |
1342340289 | technology | OpenSUSE Has RC, But Issues Inside Still Not Resolved | Techrights | A quick look at SUSE at a time of crisis and face-saving RCs | http://techrights.org/2012/07/15/suse-at-time-of-crisis/ | |
1342341370 | technology | Apple Sued by Trolls, Sues Practising Companies Rather Than Trolls, Blocks Android Sales | Techrights | A criticism of Apple's approach to patents and litigation | http://techrights.org/2012/07/15/apple-blocks-android-sales/ | |
1342342338 | technology | Microsoft Front Group Lobbies on Patents in the United States | Techrights | The BSA reportedly infiltrates debates about laws that apply to the USPTO, overriding public opinion | http://techrights.org/2012/07/15/overriding-public-opinion-on-swpats/ | |
1342343116 | technology | CSIRO is a Patent Troll | Techrights | A debate about an Australian body which the public funds (through tax) and does nothing but taxation, passing this tax to the public | http://techrights.org/2012/07/15/abolish-csiro/ | |
1342344334 | technology | Amazon Absorbs More Microsoft Managers | Techrights | The apparent entryism at Amazon -- a pattern which pays Microsoft for Linux and Android -- continues | http://techrights.org/2012/07/15/msft-executive-in-amazon/ | |
1342345686 | Linux distributions that can run on an MK802 Mini PC - Liliputing | The MK802 is a tiny computer that looks like a USB flash drive, and which ships with Google Android 4.0 and sells for around $80 or less. It’s designed to be something you can plug into a TV to surf the web, watch video, and play games on the big screen.But over the past few weeks, we’ve also seen a number of Linux-based operating systems ported to the MK802. That’s because it’s very easy to load an operating system onto a microSD card and boot from that card. Pop it out and the MK802 will run Android again. | http://liliputing.com/2012/07/linux-distributions-that-can-run-on-an-mk802-mini-pc.html | ||
1342345690 | [Phoronix] SDL 2.0 Is Coming Very Soon With New Features | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MDU | ||
1342345705 | [Phoronix] Valve Picks Up Another All-Star Linux Developer | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=valve_linux_sdl&num=1 | ||
1342345710 | [Phoronix] Emdebian Grip: The Smaller, Embedded Debian | Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, distribution screenshots, interviews, and computer hardware tests. | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MDI | ||
1342346999 | technology | Voice controlled robot arm using a Raspberry Pi - The H Open: News and Features | A Raspberry Pi and some free software are all you need to set up voice control on an inexpensive robot arm | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Voice-controlled-robot-arm-using-a-Raspberry-Pi-1640732.html | |
1342347377 | technology | Look What $60 Will Buy | http://mrpogson.com/2012/07/14/look-what-60-will-buy/ | ||
1342347812 | technology | Debian Wants To Work With Ubuntu - Muktware | Debian developers are looking forward to work with Ubuntu, as reported by Phoronix. | http://www.muktware.com/3908/debian-wants-work-ubuntu | |
1342348765 | technology | Ubuntu App Showdown: let the voting begin! | Ubuntu App Developer | http://developer.ubuntu.com/2012/07/ubuntu-app-showdown-let-the-voting-begin/ | ||
1342349268 | technology | Open source graphics drivers for the Raspberry Pi on the way - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/07/open-source-graphics-drivers-for-the-raspberry-pi-on-the-way.html | ||
1342435776 | MeeGo’s ‘Saviour’ Heads To China: Jolla Signs Deal With Chinese Retailer D.Phone | TechCrunch | Jolla Mobile -- Meego's saviour in the making -- is certainly ambitious, perhaps insanely so. The Finnish startup made up of a crack team of ex-Nokians is already committed to release not one but two Meego-powered smartphones, launching a new handset brand along the way. It's early days, of course, the company doesn't even have its own website yet, but today news comes of a tie-up with Chinese mobile phone retailer D.Phone that begins to hint at how this might just work.
First announced via a tweet (what's a startup to do without a website), Jolla has signed a 'Sales and Distribution agreement' with D.Phone Group, the largest mobile phone retail chain in China with 2,000 stores, targeting China’s 150 million-strong smartphone market which Jolla hopes to penetrate. D.Phone also works closely with carriers China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/16/meegos-saviour-heads-to-china-jolla-signs-deal-with-chinese-retailer-d-phone/ | ||
1342450841 | technology,lifestyle,entertainment | BSD For Human Beings? | Interview | Unixmen | we introduce today a very interesting interview with Kris Moore, the founder and current leader of development of PC-BSD project. | http://www.unixmen.com/bsd-for-human-beings-interview/ | |
1342463858 | technology,world_news | Will your next digital camera run Android? | ExtremeTech | Open source and standardized operating systems for digital cameras have tried and failed many times, but can the popular Linux-based Android operating system finally make that dream a reality? | http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/132713-will-your-next-digital-camera-run-android | |
1342465459 | Project Sputnik Versus Microsoft | Dell's exploratory pilot to make developer laptops is bound to flop. | http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407175,00.asp | ||
1342481283 | technology,business | Five reasons why Marissa Mayer's move to Yahoo is great | ZDNet | Summary: Marissa Mayer, one of Google's most prominent executives, is now Yahoo's CEO and this will be a great move for both her and Yahoo. | http://www.zdnet.com/five-reasons-why-marissa-mayers-move-to-yahoo-is-great-7000001000/ | |
1342517357 | technology | UEFI Problems Addressed by Linux Developers, Not Distributions | Techrights | Linux (kernel) developers turn their attention to UEFI imposition by convicted monopoly abuser Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/07/17/uefi-imposition-tackled/ | |
1342518371 | technology | Microsoft Front Group Goes Lobbying on Patent Ruling, Software Patents Being Pushed Abroad | Techrights | Lobbyists and US diplomats push the agenda of Microsoft by expanding the reach of software patents while fighting a ban on Xbox 360 | http://techrights.org/2012/07/17/reach-of-software-patents/ | |
1342519860 | technology | Kodak’s Pile of Patents May Become a Menace to Society | Techrights | It seems possible that Kodak's patent portfolio will be sold to a yet-unknown buyer that can silently tax society with them | http://techrights.org/2012/07/17/silently-taxing-society/ | |
1342519902 | technology | Windows on Phones is Hopeless | Techrights | Lack of inertia and technical flaws prevent Microsoft from ever adapting to a newly-discovered/realised and ever-increasing (in terms of usage) form factor | http://techrights.org/2012/07/17/microsoft-lost-a-lot-of-money/ | |
1342520694 | technology | Microsoft is Sexist | Techrights | Microsoft writes code (for proprietary software) which is offensive, treating women like sexual objects | http://techrights.org/2012/07/17/sexism-at-microsoft/ | |
1342531465 | technology | Gartner Attacks Free Software and Transparency in Government | Techrights | “Last week, the city denied the request, saying that the calculations are part of the trade secrets from Gartner,” says a report | http://techrights.org/2012/07/17/gartner-secrecy/ | |
1342531521 | technology | TechBytes Episode 69: Richard Stallman on ‘Secure’ Boot (UEFI), Coreboot, GRUB, and Boot Freedom | Techrights | The first part of our interview with Richard Stallman covers UEFI and related issues | http://techrights.org/2012/07/17/rms-on-uefi/ | |
1342533490 | technology | Italian Local Government Warms to Open Source | There is a natural tendency to concentrate on what is happening locally, and so most of the stories here on Open Enterprise are about what's happening in the UK, or developments that affect it directly. But it's important to remember... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2012/07/italian-public-administrations-warm-to-open-source/index.htm | |
1342534187 | technology | KBD Thinking Out Loud: Thinking About Fuduntu | http://kbd-thinkingoutloud.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/thinking-about-fuduntu.html | ||
1342534385 | technology | Mint and openSUSE: My take on four Linux release candidates | ZDNet | Summary: It says a lot about the health of Linux distributions that four of the latest release candidates from openSUSE and Linux Mint perform so smoothly | http://www.zdnet.com/mint-and-opensuse-my-take-on-four-linux-release-candidates-7000000954/ | |
1342534510 | technology | First Impressions of Netrunner 4.2 | http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20120716#feature | ||
1342535975 | technology | The Value of Pi | The sudden popularity of mini-board systems like Raspberry Pi have brought back the pioneering spirit of Linux' early days. But will it bring a much-needed resurgence in programming and development? | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/286243/value-pi | |
1342536429 | technology | Why the Linux desktop doesn't shine in business: A perspective | TechRepublic | Jack Wallen has drawn a fairly simple conclusion as to why Linux isn’t making any headway on the business desktop front. Read on and sound off w | http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/opensource/why-the-linux-desktop-doesnt-shine-in-business-a-perspective/3724 | |
1342537859 | Fujitsu to offer smartphone specifically designed for elderly users - SlashGear | Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu unveiled a new smartphone yesterday designed for elderly users, featuring a unique touchscreen and Android user interface | http://www.slashgear.com/fujitsu-to-offer-smartphone-specifically-designed-for-elderly-users-17238879/ | ||
1342539363 | technology,entertainment | Assassins, Orcs, & Zombies, oh my! Valve brings Steam games to Ubuntu Linux | ZDNet | Summary: After years of flirting with Linux, Valve has finally confirmed that they're bringing their Steam gaming engine and games to Ubuntu Linux. | http://www.zdnet.com/assassins-orcs-and-zombies-oh-my-valve-brings-steam-games-to-ubuntu-linux-7000001056/ | |
1342541804 | technology | 4 less-known Linux distros for beginners ~ Linux and Life | http://www.linuxandlife.com/2012/07/4-less-known-linux-distros-for.html | ||
1342541822 | technology | From the mind of a nerd: An old KDE user finds his way back... | http://jaysonrowe.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/old-kde-user-finds-his-way-back.html | ||
1342541964 | technology | SlackBlogs: Happy Birthday to Slackware Linux | http://slackblogs.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/happy-birthday-to-slackware-linux.html | ||
1342542181 | technology | Perfect Storm Brewing: The Linux Desktop – Part One - Linux Magazine Online | From time to time I get the question of “Why has Linux failed on the Desktop?” Recently Linus was also asked this question, and he consid... | http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Paw-Prints-Writings-of-the-maddog/Perfect-Storm-Brewing-The-Linux-Desktop-Part-One | |
1342542295 | technology | 31 Flavors of Linux | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/31-flavors-of-linux | |
1342542575 | technology | Lucas' Refuge: [GSoC] Amarok gets more social | http://lucasrefuge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/gsoc-amarok-gets-more-social.html | ||
1342547464 | technology | The Linux Setup - Tom Chandler, Writer | Tom’s setup is interesting because he’s not a tech guy, although he obviously has some interest in technology. But mostly, he’s just a person trying to use computers to do his job. His setup reflects... | http://www.mylinuxrig.com/post/27270114577/the-linux-setup-tom-chandler-writer | |
1342547883 | technology | First 64-bit edition of VectorLinux 7.0 now available - The H Open: News and Features | More than seven months after the 32-bit edition of VectorLinux 7.0 was published, the VectorLinux developers have released a 64-bit edition of their lean, Slackware-based operating system | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/First-64-bit-edition-of-VectorLinux-7-0-now-available-1642984.html | |
1342547902 | technology,gaming | [Phoronix] Valve Writes About Their Linux Client Plans | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MTU | ||
1342547996 | technology | Fedora 17 KDE Beefy Miracle: is Fedora in decline? - Linux notes from DarkDuck | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/07/fedora-17-kde-beefy-miracle-is-fedora.html | ||
1342548109 | technology | Linux Mint 13 XFCE Screenshots | Gnuman.com | http://gnuman.com/linux-mint-13-xfce-screenshots/ | ||
1342549592 | technology | Raspberry Pi rivalled by rival quad-core Linux board | Computerworld New Zealand | The success of the Raspberry Pi has inspired a Korean firm to publish details of a new and more powerful version of the same ARM-based Linux computer-on-a-board concept, the ODROID-X | http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/raspberry-pi-rivalled-by-rival-quad-core-linux-board | |
1342549795 | technology | Valve ports Steam and L4D2 to Ubuntu | The company has revealed its Linux plans by starting a blog to chronicle the current progress of its internal software team. | http://asia.cnet.com/valve-ports-steam-and-l4d2-to-ubuntu-62217966.htm | |
1342549891 | technology | Dell 'Project Sputnik' Ubuntu laptop programme enters beta phase | Project Sputnik, Dell's plan launched back in May to create an Ubuntu-loaded laptop specifically for developers, has entered beta and is rapidly gaining traction within Dell, according director of marketing Barton George. | http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/operating-systems/3370380/dell-project-sputnik-ubuntu-laptop-programme-enters-beta-phase/ | |
1342550311 | technology | 5 Questions with David A. Wheeler | opensource.com | Open source beyond technology. Explore how the principles behind open source--collaboration, transparency, and rapid prototyping--are proven catalysts for innovation. | http://opensource.com/government/12/6/5-questions-david-wheeler | |
1342550333 | technology | [Phoronix] DebConf 12: Linux Gaming, Mobile, 64-bit ARMv8 Planning | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=debconf12_managua&num=1 | ||
1342550731 | technology | Linux News: Enterprise: 5 Interesting Things You Can Do With PostgreSQL | PostgreSQL is one of the most versatile, powerful and reliable object-relational database systems available. The enterprise-class open source database is in use by some of the largest companies in the world, handling exceptionally large workloads. But you knew all of that already, so let's talk about a few features in PostgreSQL you probably didn't know about already. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/75646.html | |
1342551705 | technology | Kororaa 17 delayed | Kororaa Linux | https://kororaa.org/2012/06/kororaa-17-delayed/ | ||
1342551876 | technology | Pear Linux 5 - Sunsprite released | Système d'exploitation Linux par Pear Linux. Pear Linux Enterprise est un système d'exploitation Linux pour entreprise. | http://pearlinux.fr/index.php | |
1342552573 | technology | [Phoronix] Fedora 18 To Support KDE Plasma Workspaces 4.9 | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MTM | ||
1342553103 | technology | 2 new mini Linux boxes ~ Linux and Life | http://www.linuxandlife.com/2012/07/2-new-mini-linux-boxes.html | ||
1342553411 | technology | MIMO: a working group of French ministries to certify a LibreOffice release | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/elibrary/case/mimo-working-group-french-ministries-certify-libreoffice-release-0 | ||
1342553631 | technology | Tablet price battle apparent in US market | Tablet prices are dropping in the US with Samsung's 7-inch Galaxy Tab now priced at US$219 from US$399 in various stores such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy along with white-brand tablets that are on sale for as low as US$59. | http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120716PD219.html | |
1342554366 | technology | Linux Deepin 12.06 Final Release Out ! | http://www.linuxdeepin.com/news/42-linux-deepin-1206-final-release-out- | ||
1342554774 | technology | Second-Class Citizens? | Jonathan Riddell, who has been working on the Kubuntu for the last 7 years as its sole paid developer, announced back in February that Canonical would no longer provide financial support for Kubuntu after the release of Kubuntu 12.04.
And article on OMGUbuntu! explains further that the decision boils down to business. Riddell in the Kubuntu article above did say, “it has not taken over the world commercially and shows no immediate signs of doing so…”
While this shake up does not spell the end of Kubuntu it does shift the way it is supported. Canonical will, from Kubuntu 12.10 onwar | http://proxyglider.tumblr.com/post/27254484554/second-class | |
1342555330 | technology | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean: Complete List of All New Features | Google's brand new version of Android, v4.1 "Jelly Bean," is only available on a select few devices, but the new mobile OS will hit a variety of handhelds and tablets in the coming months. Check out a complete list of the new features in Android Jelly Bean, direct from Google. | http://blogs.cio.com/operating-systems/17234/android-41-jelly-bean-complete-list-all-new-features | |
1342555724 | technology | 30 Linux Kernel Developers in 30 Weeks: Dave Jones | In this week's Linux kernel developer profile, Red Hat's Dave Jones says that new developers can shine in the areas of testing and tools... | https://www.linux.com/news/special-feature/linux-developers/603963-30-linux-kernel-developers-in-30-weeks-dave-jones | |
1342555866 | technology | GParted update brings refresh of live CD partitioning tools - The H Open: News and Features | A new version of the open source GParted partitioning tool has prompted the release of the live distributions GParted Live 0.13.0-1 and Parted Magic 2012_07_13 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GParted-update-brings-refresh-of-live-CD-partitioning-tools-1641586.html | |
1342563774 | technology | Gnome Web 353 and beyond! | woGue | http://worldofgnome.org/gnome-web-353-and-beyond/ | ||
1342564621 | technology | Valve officially announces Steam and Left 4 Dead 2 for Linux | There have been many hints, but Valve has now officially confirmed that it is porting its games platform Steam to Linux. Also in the pipeline is a port of multiplayer action game Left 4 Dead 2 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Valve-officially-announces-Steam-and-Left-4-Dead-2-for-Linux-1643632.html | |
1342597892 | technology | What Large Brazilian Organizations Thinks of GNU/Linux | http://mrpogson.com/2012/07/17/what-large-brazilian-organizations-thinks-of-gnulinux/ | ||
1342598263 | technology | LibreOffice 3.6 RC1 Released - Muktware | The Document Foundation has released first release candidate for LibreOffice 3.6. This is the next major version of the open-source office suite scheduled to be out later this year. | http://www.muktware.com/3917/libreoffice-36-rc1-released | |
1342598896 | technology | FreeBSD 9.1-BETA1 Available... | http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-stable/2012-July/068830.html | ||
1342600958 | technology | Android now powers 51.8% of US smartphones, growth continues | The quarter saw smartphone growth continue as two thirds of all new customers picked a smartphone. | http://www.gsmarena.com/android_now_powers_518_of_us_smartphones_growth_continues-news-4517.php | |
1342609584 | technology | Hardware hacker startup grabs $3.65M for computer/Lego hybrid toy | LittleBits is a maker/hacker startup through and through, and it’s just taken a sizable round of venture funding from a few of the bigger names in Silicon Valley. | http://venturebeat.com/2012/07/18/littlebits/ | |
1342617734 | technology | KDE 4.9: More Change Than You'd Expect | KDE software compilation 4.9 is a mature release, so you wouldn't expect major renovations. However, to judge from the second release candidate, that expectation is no more than half correct.The upcoming KDE Software Compilation 4.9 offers improvements in Activities, along with a slew of minor refinements. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/kde-4.9-more-change-than-youd-expect-1.html | |
1342621043 | Dell Gives Linux Laptops Another Chance | TechCrunch | Today Dell announced its official re-entry into the Linux laptop market. Project Sputnik, first announced in May, is graduating from Dell's internal incubator program into a real product. According to project lead Barton Geroge, Dell will sell a special | http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/18/dell-gives-linux-laptops-another-chance/ | ||
1342629227 | technology | Microsoft’s Cash Cow is Suffering | Techrights | The corporate press helps confirm that Microsoft's technical failure takes its toll and the Office franchise is in jeopardy | http://techrights.org/2012/07/18/technical-failures-and-office/ | |
1342629848 | Your very own ARM-based Ubuntu servers in the cloud… for free | Developers given free access to ARM-based servers in OpenStack testbed. | http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/07/your-very-own-arm-based-ubuntu-servers-in-the-cloud-for-free/ | ||
1342630072 | technology | Microsoft Does Not Obey the Law | Techrights | Microsoft snubs authorities, breaking the law after it was penalised for breaking the law | http://techrights.org/2012/07/18/obeying-eu/ | |
1342631549 | technology | Bill Gates Lobbies for Monopoly on Crops, Gates-funded BBC Advertises It | Techrights | Media distortion and the serving of corporate interests seen even in the publicly funded BBC | http://techrights.org/2012/07/18/gates-and-gmo-in-bbc/ | |
1342632228 | technology | Novell to Pursue Justice Over Microsoft Abuses in the Office Suites Market | Techrights | Novell to appeal a decision in the WordPerfect case | http://techrights.org/2012/07/18/novell-and-wordperfect/ | |
1342632722 | technology | FOSS Hostility in Network World (IDG) | Techrights | Biased reporting on Linux and FOSS requires a shout-out | http://techrights.org/2012/07/18/jon-gold-bias/ | |
1342634048 | Economic impact of open source on small business - O'Reilly Radar | A few months back, Tim O’Reilly and Hari Ravichandran, founder and CEO of Endurance International Group (EIG), had a discussion about the web hosting business. They talked specifically about how much of Hari’s success had been enabled by open source … | http://radar.oreilly.com/2012/07/open-source-small-business-report.html | ||
1342634511 | technology | Can the Terms of the GPL Prevent GNU/Linux being used for War? | There's been a lot of noise on the internet recently about the fact that the Windows-based software being used in the remote control system of drones use by the American military has been hit by a virus and this has caused the Department of Defense (DOD) to use GNU/Linux which is a more secure option. This has, predictably, caused raised eyebrows and demands by some that any military organisation should be prevented from using GNU/Linux in offensive weapons systems. | http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/can_terms_gpl_prevent_gnulinux_being_used_war | |
1342634601 | technology | Now You Can Also Join The Open Source Initiative - Muktware | The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is accepting applications for Individual Membership, starting immediately. Open source community members worldwide are invited to join OSI now at opensource.org/join and help shape the future of open source. | http://www.muktware.com/3948/now-you-can-also-join-open-source-initiative | |
1342634896 | technology | Linux News: Developers: Linux Gaming Begins Gathering Steam | Linux users have been mostly left out when trying to get in on the gaming action, but soon they'll be able to be "Left 4 Dead 2" instead. On Tuesday, Valve announced that it would bring its digital distribution service Steam to the Linux platform. The company reportedly formed a new team last year to work on a full-featured version of the Steam client for Ubuntu 12.04. | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/75658.html | |
1342636812 | technology | Microsoft Makes Skype More User-hostile and Buggy | Techrights | A leak of Skype source code allegedly shows Microsoft putting back doors in the software | http://techrights.org/2012/07/18/skype-source-code/ | |
1342636853 | technology | Restricted Boot Arguably Fought Against by Linux, Not Just GNU | Techrights | More news about UEFI amidst action from Linux (kernel) developers | http://techrights.org/2012/07/18/restricted-boot-and-kernel/ | |
1342637288 | technology | Open source offense could be our best defense against cyberattacks | A core dilemma for IT today is how to properly protect the organizations' information systems and assets given security tools often seem like a black hole sucking down both time and money. But a strong defense doesn't have to be expensive, and a good place to start is assessing what information is publicly available and figuring out how to safeguard it from attack. | http://www.cio.com.au/article/430796/open_source_offense_could_our_best_defense_against_cyberattacks/ | |
1342637459 | technology | Linux Deepin 12.06 preview | Linux Deepin is a desktop distribution based on Ubuntu. The latest edition, Linux Deepin 12.06, which is based on Ubuntu Desktop 12.04, was released – depending on your time zone – yesterday or today. Linux Deepin is one of the very few distributions that use the GNOME 3 desktop that I will gladly recommend to [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/17/linux-deepin-12-06-preview/ | |
1342637652 | Sony announces new Walkman running AndroidAndroidGuys | The word "Walkman" brings back a lot of memories for some of us. Now, Sony is looking to upgrade your nostalgia. They have announced the new F800 series Walkman, and it comes complete with Android as the base. According to sony, it will be "an extreme on-the-go entertainment experience". There are three different versions of [...] Sony announces new Walkman running Android originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter , Facebook , and YouTube ! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more ! | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/07/18/sony-announces-new-walkman-running-android/ | ||
1342646822 | technology | Softly on a budget | http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/cameras/softly-on-a-budget-20120718-228yu.html | ||
1342647201 | technology | SystemRescueCd update includes version 2.00 of GRUB | Version 2.8.1 of the live distribution for administering and repairing systems includes the recent GRUB 2.00 bootloader, upgrades X Server to version 1.12.3, and features updates to the built-in partitioning tools | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/SystemRescueCd-update-includes-version-2-00-of-GRUB-1646748.html | |
1342647511 | technology | Raspbian Linux now available for Raspberry Pi: Up to 40 percent faster than Debian - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/07/raspbian-linux-now-available-for-raspberry-pi-up-to-40-percent-faster-than-debian.html | ||
1342647552 | technology | The FSF Compliance Lab Doubles - Linux Magazine Online | Last month, Joshua Gay and Donald Robertson III, two long time employees, took on responsibility for the Free Software Foundation's (FSF)... | http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Off-the-Beat-Bruce-Byfield-s-Blog/The-FSF-Compliance-Lab-Doubles | |
1342647756 | technology | Mageia has been visiting Europe | Mageia Blog (English) | http://blog.mageia.org/en/2012/07/17/mageia-has-been-visiting-europe/ | ||
1342648148 | technology | Red Hat Taking Advantage Of Turmoil In Europe - Seeking Alpha | http://seekingalpha.com/article/729091-red-hat-taking-advantage-of-turmoil-in-europe | ||
1342648260 | technology | Why the Street Should Love Red Hat's Earnings - DailyFinance | Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. | http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/07/18/why-the-street-should-love-red-hats-earnings/ | |
1342648532 | business | Goldman Settles Class-Action Over $698 Million Offering | Goldman Sachs Group Inc. reached a class settlement with investors in a $698 million mortgage- backed securities offering, a lawyer for the plaintiffs told a federal judge in New York. | http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-17/goldman-settles-class-action-over-698-million-offering.html | |
1342648722 | technology | European Parliament to release free software "Automatic Tool for Amendments" (AT4AM) | opensource.com | The European Parliament is about to release their Automatic Tool for Amendments (AT4AM) software--the digital way that Europe's laws are made--under a free software license. | http://opensource.com/government/12/7/helping-european-parliament-release-its-own-free-software | |
1342649029 | technology | Open source hospital information system to be packaged for Debian | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/open-source-hospital-information-system-be-packaged-debian | ||
1342649643 | technology | Why To Look Forward to in GNOME 3.5.4 | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/why-to-look-forward-to-in-gnome-3-5-4 | |
1342651782 | technology | Eaves: Open source communities need simple social "hacks? | ZDNet | Summary: David Eaves said the open source development model could benefit from some "simple social hacks" that will enhance cooperation and collaboration among developers. How long have you been so stupid? is not a question, he quipped. | http://www.zdnet.com/eaves-open-source-communities-need-simple-social-hacks-7000001153/ | |
1342652105 | technology | A first look at Dell's “Sputnik” Ubuntu Linux developer laptop | ZDNet | Summary: Dell will be shipping a high-powered laptop for developers this fall, and here's what it's going to look like. | http://www.zdnet.com/a-first-look-at-dells-sputnik-ubuntu-linux-developer-laptop-7000001166/ | |
1342675643 | technology | European democracy's victory in a treaty's defeat - Opinion - The Prague Post | Rejecting the ACTA treaty is a triumph for citizen voices | http://www.praguepost.com/opinion/13693-european-democracys-victory-in-a-treatys-defeat.html | |
1342676313 | technology | Oracle Spreads FUD About CentOS But Misses The Mark | TechCrunch | Oracle is on a bit of a marketing attack against CentOS, the free Linux distribution that derives from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
To see Oracle promote its own Linux distribution and attack a rival is pretty much a joke. It can only be viewed as the hubris we have come to expect from Oracle. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/18/oracle-spreads-fud-about-centos-but-misses-the-mark/ | |
1342676740 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal: Nautilus Gets New Toolbar And Menu, Other Important Changes ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog | Nautilus 3.5.4 was uploaded to the Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal repositories today, bringing some very important changes like a new GNOME 3 style toolbar, new "gear" menu, symbolic monochrome icons for the sidebar and others. | http://www.webupd8.org/2012/07/nautilus-new-toolbar-menu-ubuntu-quantal.html | |
1342676858 | technology | Everything works out of the box in Zorin! - Linux notes from DarkDuck | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/07/everything-works-out-of-box-in-zorin.html | ||
1342677073 | technology | OSCON: MySQL Users Wooed by Akiban | To generate interest from developers, Boston-based Akiban Technologies has released as open source its flagship database software, called Akiban Server. The... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/259450/oscon_mysql_users_wooed_by_akiban.html | |
1342677732 | business | World's thinnest smartphone is as hard as nails, quite literally (video) - Pocket-lint | The Oppo Finder may lay claim to being the thinnest smartphone in the world; it also turns out it’s a bit of a bruiser. A video has been posted showing | http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/46562/worlds-thinnest-smartphone-is-as-hard-as-nails | |
1342678774 | technology | The Best Android Tablet Apps | With the Nexus 7 now available, Android tablets are no longer poor iPad copycats. They’re real and affordable devices that also happen to be rea... | http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/the-best-android-tablet-apps/ | |
1342678903 | technology | PS3 Media Server 1.60 Supports Ubuntu 12.04 LTS - Softpedia | PS3 Media Server 1.60 Supports Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | http://news.softpedia.com/news/PS3-Media-Server-1-60-Supports-Ubuntu-12-04-LTS-281944.shtml | |
1342679010 | technology | Open Source OpenStack ARMs the Cloud | The cloud is no longer just the realm of x86 servers as OpenStack turns two. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-news/open-source-openstack-arms-the-cloud.html | |
1342680242 | technology | [Phoronix] Serious Sam 3 Ported To Linux, Running On Ubuntu | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MjU | ||
1342680366 | technology | [Phoronix] Ubuntu's Unity Desktop Comes To Fedora 17 | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0Mjc | ||
1342680926 | technology | Pear Linux 5 Officially Released - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pear-Linux-5-Officially-Released-281366.shtml | ||
1342681067 | technology | Kororaa 17 Is Now Available for Download - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kororaa-17-Is-Now-Available-for-Download-281422.shtml | ||
1342692111 | technology | Calligra 2.5 RC Now Out - Muktware | The Calligra team has released a new release candidate of Calligra productivity suite. This is mainly a bug fix release and is more stable than the previous beta release. | http://www.muktware.com/3959/calligra-25-rc-now-out | |
1342697530 | technology | Android 4.1 coming soon to MIPS-based devices - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/07/android-4-1-coming-soon-to-mips-based-devices.html | ||
1342698045 | technology | Defensive Computing for online finances: go with Chrome OS | That Windows is the most dangerous operating system for online banking goes without saying. OS X is safer, Linux even moreso. But there is a new kid on the Linux block, Chrome OS, that strikes me as the safest operating system of all. It's frequently cited limitations become pluses when Chrome OS is viewed as a platform for financial transactions. | http://blogs.computerworld.com/cybercrime-and-hacking/20713/defensive-computing-online-finances-go-chrome-os | |
1342698285 | technology | Ubuntu on Air Is Now Live - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-on-Air-Is-Now-Live-281827.shtml | ||
1342698788 | technology | Screenshot of my new Xfce 4.8 desktop in Debian Wheezy, plus a list of tweaks I've made in the last day - CLICK | http://blogs.dailynews.com/click/2012/07/screenshot-of-my-new-xfce-48-d.html | ||
1342699644 | technology | Systemd: Sandbox for background services | Systemd developer Lennart Poettering has extended his init system for Linux to include seccomp support. This allows users to limit the system calls that are permitted for background services | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Systemd-Sandbox-for-background-services-1644261.html | |
1342701069 | technology | At Break-Even Pricing, Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire 2 are Tough Competition | Google began shipping pre-orders to the Asus-manufactured Nexus 7 on July 13, featuring Android 4.1 and a $199 (8GB) price aimed directly at Amazon’s Kindle Fire. How can other Android tablets compete? | https://www.linux.com/news/embedded-mobile/mobile-linux/604052:at-break-even-pricing-nexus-7-and-kindle-fire-2-are-tough-competition | |
1342701665 | technology | Kindle Fire forecast cut by analyst amid Nexus 7 concern | Analyst firm Cowen says its previous forecast for sales of Kindle e-readers 'is proving unrealistic.' Read this blog post by Roger Cheng on Mobile. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57473690-94/kindle-fire-forecast-cut-by-analyst-amid-nexus-7-concern/ | |
1342703990 | technology | Re: Do we have Linux to thank for Higgs-Boson? | http://www.itworld.com/answers/answer/286285/re-do-we-have-linux-thank-higgs-boson | ||
1342705342 | technology | Raspberry Pi production grows, $35 Linux computer now available in bulk | http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/07/raspberry-pi-production-grows-35-linux-computer-now-available-in-bulk/ | ||
1342706285 | technology | Customized Android phones are rooted in user preference | Some important considerations for those trying to decide whether or not to root their Android smartphones | http://www.networkworld.com/news/tech/2012/071712-android-rooted-260953.html | |
1342706314 | technology | Bristol extends open source adoption to document management ( - Software ) | Bristol extends open source adoption to document management ( Software ) Bristol City Council is using an open source electronic document management system to overhaul its record keeping and improve staff access to documents online. | http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=5F54EE64-F8E6-B567-DB3BD0249A410948 | |
1342710298 | technology | Open Source Software Consultancy LinuxIT Shares Open Source insight [Infographic] | Business 2 Community | Time to Shine: Why Desktop Linux is Taking Over Microsoft Windows has long been the operating system of choice for corporate level desktop PCs, but times | http://www.business2community.com/tech-gadgets/open-source-software-consultancy-linuxit-shares-open-source-insight-infographic-0222236 | |
1342713419 | technology | Microsoft Ban Success, Apple Ban Failure, Apple Must Apologise | Techrights | Microsoft uses software patents to ban Linux-powered devices whereas Apple fails to do so and moreover it is forced to publicly apologise | http://techrights.org/2012/07/19/apple-forced-to-publicly-apologise/ | |
1342759545 | technology | MS Outlook vs Linux Alternatives: the Best Choice? | The Linux alternatives to Microsoft's popular Outlook each have their strengths and weaknesses. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/ms-outlook-vs-linux-alternatives-the-best-choice-1.html | |
1342768152 | technology | RIM: Possible Death by Patents | Techrights | RIM ordered to pay 147 million dollars for software patents | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/147-million-for-swpats/ | |
1342770484 | technology | The Patent Wars Deepen | Techrights | A roundup of news about software patents and other controversial patents | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/the-patent-wars-deepen/ | |
1342772658 | technology | Perspectives on the USPTO and Software Patents | Techrights | News about the legal system, patent trolls, and problematic bias in the legal circles | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/uspto-and-software-patents/ | |
1342783811 | 5 Reasons Why Commercial Software Companies Care About Open Source and Linux | When you think of Open Source software and Linux, you probably think of legions of independent developers and scruffy enthusiasts scattered across the globe - pounding out code and annihilating bugs with the words “Linux Forever” and a Penguin tattooed on their forearms. Sure, those people exist, but they’re being crowded out by serious IT professionals dressed in business casual. | http://www.readwriteweb.com/enterprise/2012/07/5-reasons-why-commercial-software-companies-care-about-open-source-and-linux.php | ||
1342793458 | business | Nexus 7 sees "incredible demand", sells out at major retailers | ZDNet | Summary: The Nexus 7 has already sold out at retailers such as GameStop, Staples, and Costco. Here's how you can get one. | http://www.zdnet.com/nexus-7-sees-incredible-demand-sells-out-at-major-retailers-7000001292/ | |
1342798608 | technology | Oracle Spreads GNU/Linux FUD | Techrights | Oracle FUD targets competing distributions rather than non-Free operating systems such as Windows | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/oracle-fud/ | |
1342798629 | technology | Red Hat Does Not Want to Defend Its Position on UEFI | Techrights | Red Hat dodges questions about the consequences of its UEFI dealings with Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/red-hat-does-not-want-to-defend-its-position-on-uefi/ | |
1342800830 | technology | Microsoft-funded SUSE Promotes the Microsoft-controlled OOXML | Techrights | SUSE developers help advance the agenda of their backers from Microsoft | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/bribe-for-ooxml-support/ | |
1342800867 | technology | Microsoft Occupying Competing Companies | Techrights | Microsoft moles in the news and lessons we can learn from them | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/microsoft-occupation/ | |
1342802516 | technology | Microsoft Corruption in Russia Helps Derail Migrations to GNU/Linux | Techrights | Update on the situation in Russia and the role played by Microsoft-funded 'analysts' | http://techrights.org/2012/07/20/microsoft-corruption-russian/ | |
1342818005 | technology | Healthcheck Mandriva - Rebooting the company | After what may have been the most tumultuous months in the company's often tumultuous history, Mandriva is planning a comeback with a new community oriented strategy. Richard Hillesley looks back at that history and talks to the people charting Mandriva's future. | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Healthcheck-Mandriva-Rebooting-the-company-1647958.html | |
1342824208 | Mozilla Releases Test Version of Firefox OS | Mozilla this week released an early desktop version of Firefox OS that will let developers experience the mobile OS before it's available on phones. | http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407468,00.asp | ||
1342827945 | technology | Canonical Equips Ubuntu With Desktop Web Apps | Canonical is adding a new feature to its Ubuntu operating system that will allow desktop users to access popular Internet services without opening a browser... | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/259502/canonical_equips_ubuntu_with_desktop_web_apps.html | |
1342828016 | technology | Shuttleworth talks up Ubuntu 12.10, growing acceptance of Linux on desktop and Ubuntu Unity | ZDNet | Summary: At Oscon 2012, Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth defends the project's decision to create the Unity interface for multiple form factors and said Dell's decision to pre-install its latest Linux desktop on high end PCs in North America shows perception about Linux on the desktop is improving. | http://www.zdnet.com/shuttleworth-talks-up-ubuntu-12-10-growing-acceptance-of-linux-on-desktop-and-ubuntu-unity-7000001237/ | |
1342828242 | technology | [Phoronix] KDE 4.9 Is Faster & More Responsive | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MzE | ||
1342828400 | technology | Gnome Shell Vs Unity ..Naah! | woGue | http://worldofgnome.org/gnome-shell-vs-unity-naah/ | ||
1342828647 | technology | Bodhi Linux 2.0 Almost Ready | http://ostatic.com/blog/bodhi-linux-2-0-almost-ready | ||
1342828675 | technology | PC-BSD 9.1 preview | PC-BSD 9.1 beta 1, the latest pre-stable version of what will become PC-BSD 9.1, has been released. PC-BSD is a desktop-centric distribution based on FreeBSD. It used to be primarily a KDE-using distribution, but the installer now has options to install a system using other major desktop environments. Aside from KDE, users can opt to [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/18/pc-bsd-9-1-preview/ | |
1342829014 | technology | 4 Ways Dell Is Becoming An Open Source Company - Seeking Alpha | http://seekingalpha.com/article/735251-4-ways-dell-is-becoming-an-open-source-company | ||
1342849269 | technology | LinuxCon Keynote Q&A: Qualcomm's Rob Chandhok on Why Linux is Essential to the Company's Success | We talk to Qualcomm Innovation center President Rob Chandhok about his upcoming LinuxCon/CloudOpen keynote and how Linux is helping the company take advantage of the Android market opportunity... | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/185-jennifer-cloer/606604-linuxcon-keynote-qaa-qualcomms-rob-chandhok-on-why-linux-is-essentail-to-the-companys-success | |
1342849634 | technology | The Return of MeeGo: Phones and Apps and Games, Oh My! | One of the best things about being part of the Linux community is that life is absolutely never boring around here. Take MeeGo, for instance. First, it came, as a result of the merger between Maemo and Moblin. Then, it went -- namely, when Tizen arrived. Now? You guessed it: It's back! | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/75674.html | |
1342851171 | technology | Thailand Launches Program to Put Cheap Android Tablets in Kids' Hands | http://ostatic.com/blog/thailand-launches-program-to-put-cheap-android-tablets-in-kids-hands | ||
1342851403 | technology | Kororaa 17 Available, Not Announced | http://ostatic.com/blog/kororaa-17-available-not-announced | ||
1342851615 | technology | Long-Term Review: Kubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/long-term-review-kubuntu-1204-lts.html | ||
1342851765 | technology | Mark Shuttleworth: ‘We Didn’t Want Ubuntu To End up Like Windows 8′ | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/07/mark-shuttleworth-the-desktop-we-had-4-years-ago-sucked | ||
1342851901 | technology | [Phoronix] Fedora Still Doesn't Know About Future Names | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MzU | ||
1342852226 | technology | LibreOffice Infographics | http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2012/07/17/libreoffice-infographics/ | ||
1342853056 | technology | Spain's Las Palmas' moves 1200 PCs to LibreOffice | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/spains-las-palmas-moves-1200-pcs-libreoffice | ||
1342853831 | technology | Shuttleworth: Next year 5 percent of the world's PC's will ship with Ubuntu pre-installed #Linux - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/shuttleworth-nxt-year-5-percent-of-the-worlds-pcs-will-ship-with-ubuntu-pre-installed-linux.html | ||
1342857505 | business | It's Bucky v. Adidas: Indonesia Labor Rights Violations Head to Court in Wisconsin | Center for Media and Democracy | http://www.prwatch.org/news/2012/07/11644/its-bucky-v-adidas-indonesia-labor-rights-violations-head-court-wisconsin | ||
1342857536 | technology | Univention Corporate Server 3.0 update can manage Ubuntu clients - The H Open: News and Features | The second update to version 3.0 of Univention's Corporate Server distribution is based on Debian 6.0.5 and adds official support for managing Ubuntu clients, as well as a new browser-based wizard for configuring appliances | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Univention-Corporate-Server-3-0-update-can-manage-Ubuntu-clients-1647518.html | |
1342857979 | technology | Open Source Drives Small Business - Linux and Open Source - News & Reviews | Open-source software is a key driver for small business in the U.S. and contributes an enormous amount to the economy, perhaps to the tune of $1 trillion in economic output. | http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/Open-Source-Drives-Small-Business-538896/ | |
1342858219 | technology | Google releases SDK for Jelly Bean | Following the release of the source code for Android 4.1, the download manager now offers the SDK for developing apps for Jelly Bean. Google has also provided some development tips for the new features in the OS | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Google-releases-SDK-for-Jelly-Bean-1648682.html | |
1342858418 | technology | 7 Features of Android Jelly Bean the Enterprise will Savor | There's plenty in Android 4.1 to interest enterprise customers, including accessibility, security, and localization enhancements, improved notifications and a better predictive keyboard. | https://www.linux.com/news/embedded-mobile/mobile-linux/606539:7-features-of-android-jelly-bean-the-enterprise-will-savor | |
1342868876 | technology | Raspberry Pi turned into a portable workstation – Computer Chips & Hardware Technology | Geek.com | The Raspberry Pi isn't just a very cheap PC, it's also tiny and uses very little power. So it isn't too surprising to see one hooked up to a battery and | http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/raspberry-pi-turned-into-a-portable-workstation-20120719/ | |
1342871665 | technology | SelekTOR V2.07 released as open source. | The latest release of SelekTOR is now available for download, apart from the usual bug fixes its also had a license change. SelekTOR is now open source under the GPL 2 license, and as a result all the source code has been made available for download as well. The source code also includes the Netbeans form files which will make it easier for folks to do GUI modifications using Netbeans Java IDE. My reasons for going GPL are varied from folks worried about security issues regarding what SelekTOR does with their underlying system proxies to ensuring the longevity of the code as once its out ther | http://www.caledoniacomputers.com/?p=2583 | |
1342882375 | technology | HP's Enyo 2.0 application framework released | Version 2.0 of the cross-platform, object-oriented JavaScript web application framework adds new Onyx widgets, introduces a sampler app for those new to Enyo, and sees the implementation of a new contributor process | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/HP-s-Enyo-2-0-application-framework-released-1647325.html | |
1342882474 | technology | Serious Sam 3 Now Runs on Linux - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Serious-Sam-3-Now-Runs-on-Linux-282443.shtml | ||
1342882714 | technology | Review: Linux Mint 13 LTS "Maya" Xfce | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/review-linux-mint-13-lts-maya-xfce.html | ||
1342883723 | technology | Using Linux to fight spam | Nokia brings you new leaders in tech: Yossi Hasson started SYNAQ over a cup of coffee and a discussion about fighting spam using open source software | http://mybroadband.co.za/news/insight/55265-using-linux-to-fight-spam.html | |
1342887062 | technology | [Phoronix] Android-Based Ouya Already Pulls In $5 Million USD | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0MzA | ||
1342888174 | technology | [Phoronix] Cinnamon Desktop Comes To Fedora 17 | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0Mzk | ||
1342941619 | technology | Open source default choice for some Czech schools | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/open-source-default-choice-some-czech-schools | ||
1342941908 | technology | Linux Mint 13 “Maya” Xfce released! | http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2088 | ||
1343029178 | technology | Android Devalues Windows and Has Apple on the Ropes | Techrights | Android is becoming an existential threat to Microsoft and a long-term risk to Steve Jobs' mob | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/android-power/ | |
1343030227 | technology | Stallman Interviews Series | Techrights | Publication and recording plan | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/publication-and-recording-plan/ | |
1343030249 | technology | Microsoft is Ripping Off Xbox 360 Partners | Techrights | Microsoft is slammed for charging or penalising very severely for an update; its PR people fail to correct the injustice | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/descent-to-extreme-spin/ | |
1343031046 | technology | World Wide Web at Risk Due to Software Patents | Techrights | How patents that are granted to cover mere concepts impede the biggest hub of innovation | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/swpats-vs-innovation/ | |
1343031633 | technology | Linux Foes Make Money From Linux | Techrights | Oracle and Microsoft, which are suing Linux-based platforms, are making money at the expense of community developers of Linux | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/making-money-from-victims/ | |
1343032894 | technology | Microsoft Turns to Propaganda | Techrights | Microsoft hires another spinner in an age of losses and criminal behaviMicrosoft hires another spinner in an age of losses and criminal behaviour that necessitates good PR (to avert prosecution)our that necessitates good PR (to avert prosecution) | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/averting-prosecution-with-pr/ | |
1343033495 | technology | Analysing the FOSS World Based on Companies of Former Microsoft Staff | Techrights | for analysis about the FOSS world comes from ex-Microsoft staff, including marketing staff | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/ohloh-data/ | |
1343034246 | technology | Microsoft Uses Proprietary Formats to Impede and Derail Government Migrations to Free Software | Techrights | Migration difficulties consistently point to problems with Microsoft's format abuses | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/ooxml-vs-foss/ | |
1343035979 | technology | The Skype Interception Campaign | Techrights | The Skype is Spy campaign is started following clearer evidence that this software is a worldwide surveillance tool | http://techrights.org/2012/07/23/surveillance-in-skype/ | |
1343046018 | technology | [Phoronix] Nouveau X.Org Driver Less Than 30k Lines Of Code | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0NDU | ||
1343047083 | technology | Explore Gnome OS Designs in G-Live! | woGue | http://worldofgnome.org/explore-gnome-os-designs-in-glive/ | ||
1343047495 | technology | What's new in Linux 3.5 - The H Open: News and Features | Together with a new version of X Server, Linux 3.5 will offer improved hybrid graphics support. The new kernel supports "FireWire Target Disk Mode", which is a familiar Mac feature, and performance monitoring components can now keep an eye on userspace software | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/What-s-new-in-Linux-3-5-1637461.html | |
1343048489 | technology | Allwinner offers support for XBMC media center for MK802, Mele A1000, other inexpensive Android devices - Liliputing | http://liliputing.com/2012/07/allwinner-pledges-support-for-xbmc-media-center-for-mk802-mele-a1000-other-inexpensive-android-devices.html | ||
1343049218 | technology | Gnome Photos, A New Photo Browser For Gnome Is Underway - Muktware | Gnome 3.6 may get a new photo browser, similar to Gnome Documents. With this app, you will not only be able to view photos in your local har drive, but also will be able to view pictures from the cloud services and media shares. The app also allows quick sharing of pictures to social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Picasa and also emailing it. | http://www.muktware.com/3982/gnome-photos-new-photo-browser-gnome-underway | |
1343052038 | technology | First Sony LT29i ‘Hayabusa’ pictures leaked | Xperia Blog | http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/22/first-sony-lt29i-hayabusa-pictures-leaked/ | ||
1343052454 | technology | Arch Linux New Install Media 2012.07.15 Released - Muktware | Pierre Schmitz, an Arch Linux developer, has announced the release of a new install media of Arch Linux Distribution.This install media no longer contains the AIF installer due to lack of maintainance and bug fixes. Rather some install scripts are provided which aid in installation. | http://www.muktware.com/3988/arch-linux-new-install-media-20120715-released | |
1343052468 | technology | UEFI, or the Age of Useless Computers... | GHABUNTU | http://www.ghabuntu.com/2012/07/uefi-or-age-of-useless-computers.html | ||
1343053374 | technology | Facebook, Last.fm and pals to reach deep into Ubuntu • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/23/ubuntu_web_apps/ | ||
1343053615 | technology | Four tips on how to sell open source software | opensource.com | With almost two decade of open source experience, Paul Salazaar shares key insights on how to market and sell open source software. | http://opensource.com/business/12/7/four-insights-selling-and-marketing-open-source-software | |
1343053716 | technology | We the People petition advocating for open source software licenses | opensource.com | A We the People petition for the Obama Administration asking to maximize the public benefit of federal information technology by sharing government-developed software under an open source license. | http://opensource.com/government/12/7/open-source-america-asks-us-government-free-code | |
1343057555 | technology | Google’s Android Can Succeed in Business, Linux Leader Says | Linux Foundation’s Jim Zemlin says the Google Android operating system is robust enough for the enterprise market—which could be crucial to the success of Google’s $12.5 billion bet on Motorola Mobility. | http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2012/07/19/googles-android-can-succeed-in-business-linux-leader-says/ | |
1343058163 | technology | IT Life: Linux Crusade Turns To Excellence | TechWeekEurope UK | Andy Green started out trying to convert the world to Linux and open source. Now his firm Excellence-IT has a much broader remit | http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/interview/it-life-linux-crusade-turns-to-excellence-86770 | |
1343058290 | technology | Byzantium, a bootable Linux with | The Doctor [412/724/301/703] [ZS] sez, "Project Byzantium is a working group of the HacDC hackerspace, and is a live distribution of Linux for easily and rapidly deploying ad-hoc wireless mesh networks for the purpose of emergency communications. They presented last weekend in New York City at HOPE Number Nine and announced their second major release [...] | http://boingboing.net/2012/07/20/byzantium-a-bootable-linux-wi.html | |
1343058442 | technology | Looking for a New Linux Distro? 31 More Are Coming Next Month | A new project aims to launch a brand-new Linux distribution every day in August. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/259613/looking_for_a_new_linux_distro_31_more_are_coming_next_month.html | |
1343109934 | technology | TechBytes Episode 70: Richard Stallman on How Browsers and Social Networking Sites Facilitate Surveillance | Techrights | The second part of our interview with Richard Stallman covers social networks and Web browsers | http://techrights.org/2012/07/24/techbytes-episode-70/ | |
1343111045 | technology | Rethinking Linux Hardware: Upgrade or Buy New? - Datamation | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/rethinking-linux-hardware-upgrade-or-buy-new-1.html | ||
1343151373 | technology | ZTE launches N880E smartphone with Jelly Bean in China | ZTE. the fourth largest mobile manufacturer, has launched its first smartphone with the latest Android OS, Jelly Bean in China. | http://www.firstpost.com/tech/zte-launches-n880e-smartphone-with-jelly-bean-in-china-387232.html | |
1343152722 | technology | Linux News: Security: Power Strip's a Penetration Testing Tool in Disguise | The Power Pwn "is similar to a 1.2 GHz ARM-based processor running Linux" | http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/75706.html | |
1343153264 | technology | Linux Mint 13 "KDE" Released | Read about trends, technologies and best practices covered by experienced Giga Omni Media editors and writers. Participate in daily blog discusions and post your thoughts and opinions. | http://ostatic.com/blog/linux-mint-13-kde-released | |
1343154091 | technology | GNOME 3.5.4 Comes With a Revamped Nautilus - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-3-5-4-Comes-With-a-Revamped-Nautilus-282564.shtml | ||
1343154369 | technology | Juju: DevOps for Cloud Services - Input Output | Ubuntu Linux's parent company, is trying to make Development/Operations (DevOps) on the cloud easy with its Juju framework . The Juju project has been around for a while, but frankly it wasn't that impressive… until now. | http://h30565.www3.hp.com/t5/Feature-Articles/Juju-DevOps-for-Cloud-Services/ba-p/5480 | |
1343160776 | technology | Linus Torvalds reviews, loves, the Google Nexus 7 | Summary: Linux Torvalds, creator of Linux, reviews the Nexus 7 tablet on Google+ and loves it. | http://www.zdnet.com/linus-torvalds-reviews-loves-the-google-nexus-7-7000001510/ | |
1343165465 | technology | Raspberry Pi • View topic - Premade Gentoo Stage 4 | http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=11609&p=126328 | ||
1343165566 | technology | Gentoo debates recruitment schemes [LWN.net] | http://lwn.net/Articles/507711/ | ||
1343165986 | technology | Linux Mint 13 Xfce released: Installation tour | ZDNet | Summary: Not just a refuge for those disillusioned with Gnome and KDE, the Linux Mint 13 Xfce distribution stands on its own merits | http://www.zdnet.com/linux-mint-13-xfce-released-installation-tour-7000001400/ | |
1343167740 | technology | Intel and Valve collaborate to develop open source graphics drivers | Intel and Valve are collaborating to optimise the open source grapnhics drivers and the game engine used by the upcoming Linux port of first-person shooter game Left 4 Dead 2 | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Intel-and-Valve-collaborate-to-develop-open-source-graphics-drivers-1649632.html | |
1343167962 | technology | X.org Foundation becomes a non-profit charity - The H Open: News and Features | The X.org Foundation has confirmed that it has now reached 501(c)(3) status; this means that the organisation is now considered to be a non-profit charity in the United States | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/X-org-Foundation-becomes-a-non-profit-charity-1649977.html | |
1343205402 | technology | VortexBox user forum - VortexBox 2.1 released today | It's been a while since we had a release. This release is a roll-up of a lot of features and fixes we have been working on since the last release. It's been over 6 months since 2.0 was released so there are a lot of new features and fixes in this version. This release includes Logitech Media Server 7.7.2. Backups now support more than 2.2TB drives. This is great for 3TB+ VortexBoxes. We have the latest Fedora kernel with upgraded audio drives. The new ALSA drives now have better support for USB audio devices. We are now using ALBUMARTIST instead of BAND tag in the FLAC to mp3 mirroring.
We | http://vortexbox.org/content/143-VortexBox-2-1-released-today?s=f5a9631120c2753004040c2936143e29 | |
1343205579 | technology | Why Kororaa Wasn't Announced | http://ostatic.com/blog/why-kororaa-wasnt-announced | ||
1343217748 | technology | KDE's Rekonq Web Browser Turns 1.0 | Version 1.0 of the lightwieght webKit-based Rekonq web browser for the KDE desktop is now available to download. Its developers say that the major milestone release should be even faster and more stable | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/KDE-s-Rekonq-browser-turns-1-0-1652117.html | |
1343231144 | technology | Seven Expectations of Linux Users | Use an operating system long enough, and the assumptions behind it start to shape your expectations -- so much so that another operating system may seem hostile and bizarre. The assumptions built in to Linux accustom its users to taking charge of their computing. | http://www.datamation.com/open-source/seven-expectations-of-linux-users-1.html | |
1343233989 | technology | Dell Offers New Laptops With Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Dell is expanding the range of laptops with Linux, with its new Precision mobile workstations being offered with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 OS as an option. | http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/259742/dell_offers_new_laptops_with_red_hat_enterprise_linux.html | |
1343234022 | technology | FUD Busting is Back at Groklaw | Techrights | Critical assessment and in-depth research is seen with the return of PJ | http://techrights.org/2012/07/25/pj-back/ | |
1343235461 | technology | Patent Trolls Use the ‘Microsoft Defence’ | Techrights | Trolls that got money from Microsoft are attacking the Web, indie game makers, etc. | http://techrights.org/2012/07/25/eolas-and-uniloc/ | |
1343238981 | technology | Microsoft Imitates Android, LibreOffice Imitates Microsoft | Techrights | Microsoft is the one struggling to catch up in an age of Linux expansion, but LibreOffice continues to chase Microsoft's proprietary formats | http://techrights.org/2012/07/25/linux-expansion-woes/ | |
1343239377 | technology | How Can We Pay for Free (as in Freedom) Software? | One of the great things about free software is that it's free in both senses. But it's also a problem for the people who write it, since it makes earning a living from doing so hard. Glyn Moody looks at how that has gradually evolved over time. | http://www.h-online.com/open/features/How-can-we-pay-for-Free-Software-1650191.html | |
1343240402 | technology | Microsoft ‘Community’ Takes Control of Mono, Passes Belated Bribes to Mono Developers | Techrights | Mono gets money from former Microsoft executives and the relationship with Microsoft tightens | http://techrights.org/2012/07/25/mono-adopted-by-msft/ | |
1343242141 | technology | Microsoft Dictatorship Divides and Conquers Linux With Novell, Red Hat, and Ubuntu | Techrights | How and why Microsoft has turned to increased disruption of the competition rather than any technical merit | http://techrights.org/2012/07/25/loss-makes-disruption/ | |
1343242475 | technology | HP Pushes Forward on Itanium Unix for Scale-Out Computing | When exactly does it make sense to use Unix and when does it make sense to use Linux? For HP's Business Critical Systems customers, the answer depends on the use case. | http://www.serverwatch.com/server-trends/hp-pushes-forward-on-itanium-unix-for-scale-out-computing.html | |
1343254433 | technology | Another one bites the dust, and goes open source | According to an old saying, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. That, however, does not seem to apply in the proprietary software business, because as we have seen over the years, whenever a proprietary software vendor falls on tough financial times, it closes shop and releases its products under an open source [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/23/another-one-bites-the-dust-and-goes-open-source/ | |
1343254613 | technology | Linux-bound 'Legends of Aethereus' Reaches Kickstarter Goal | Described as an "Epic Action Role-Playing Game for core gamers". Legends of Aethureus is now a fully-funded, soon-to-be masterpiece and will be available for Linux. | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/07/linux-bound-legends-of-aethereus-reaches-kickstarter-goal/ | |
1343254900 | technology | Gooseberry - An alternative to Raspberry Pi | Unixmen | Gooseberry is another alternative to Raspberry Pi, and according to the manufacturers it is three times faster than its rival. | http://www.unixmen.com/gooseberry-an-alternative-to-raspberry-pi/ | |
1343255066 | technology | Slackware 14.0 Beta Features Xfce 4.10 - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Slackware-14-0-Beta-Features-Xfce-4-10-282773.shtml | ||
1343255993 | politics | Tomgram: Noam Chomsky, The Great Charter, Its Fate, and Ours | TomDispatch | http://www.tomdispatch.com/blog/175571/ | ||
1343256773 | technology | Non-answer to BEREC's Consultation: We need Net Neutrality Law! | La Quadrature du Net | http://www.laquadrature.net/en/non-answer-to-berecs-consultation-we-need-net-neutrality-law | ||
1343257202 | technology | Four Young Programmers Coded 48 Hours To Raise Donations For The Raspberry Pi Foundation - Muktware | Four young programmers, Ben, Luke, Ryan and Edward, aged between twelve and sixteen coded 48 hours in Python. The result was a game and more than 500 pounds raised for the Raspberry Pi Foundation. | http://www.muktware.com/3997/four-young-programmers-coded-48-hours-raise-donations-raspberry-pi-foundation | |
1343259016 | technology | Linux Mint 13 KDE and Xfce preview | The KDE and Xfce editions of Linux Mint 13, code-named Kaya, have been released. Previously released editions were the MATE/Cinnamon editions, which have already been reviewed on this website (see Linux Mint 13 MATE/Cinnamon review). Linux Mint is a Linux desktop distribution based on Ubuntu desktop and is one of the most popular Linux distributions [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/24/linux-mint-13-kde-and-xfce-preview/ | |
1343262072 | technology | Linux Mint 13 KDE Review - Muktware | http://www.muktware.com/4007/linux-mint-13-kde-review | ||
1343281129 | technology | OpenStack Quantum Project Aims to Define Future of Networking | The Quantum Project, part of OpenStack, is working to design next-generation virtual networks. | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/200-libby-clark/609578-openstack-quantum-project-aims-to-define-future-of-networking | |
1343281630 | technology | Tor Project to Begin Paying for a Faster, More Secure Network | http://ostatic.com/blog/tor-project-to-begin-paying-for-a-faster-more-secure-network | ||
1343281848 | technology | SOPA/PIPA Wakes Up Internet Giants To Realize They Need To Be More Engaged In DC | Techdirt | Earlier today it was announced that a new industry trade association representing large internet companies, called The Internet Association, is going to be launching this fall, with Google, Amazon, eBay and Facebook as the charter members. Part of... | http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120725/09383519829/sopapipa-wakes-up-internet-giants-to-realize-they-need-to-be-more-engaged-dc.shtml | |
1343282412 | technology | Why Dell is selling Linux again | As news is revealed that Dell is releasing not one but three new laptop models preloaded with Linux, the conventional wisdom that the Linux desktop and the desktop in general may be in decline is getting turned on its ear. | http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/287296/why-dell-selling-linux-again | |
1343282950 | technology | Linux Mint 13 KDE released: But does it live up to expectations? | ZDNet | Summary: Review Mint 13 KDE and it soon becomes clear that it's a release that contains so many good things in a single package | http://www.zdnet.com/linux-mint-13-kde-released-but-does-it-live-up-to-expectations-7000001507/ | |
1343284756 | technology | Flemish voting machines to run on Linux operating system | Joinup | http://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/flemish-voting-machines-run-linux-operating-system | ||
1343285026 | technology | Bodhi Linux | Steve's blog | http://www.steveblog.co.uk/?p=286 | ||
1343285352 | technology | Akademy: Freedom and the internet [LWN.net] | https://lwn.net/Articles/506320/ | ||
1343285532 | technology | 5 Reasons to Consider Ubuntu for Your Small Business | http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/3669-5-Reasons-to-Consider-Ubuntu-for-Your-Small-Business | ||
1343285851 | technology | Serious Sam BFE coming to Steam Ubuntu, with “the whole shebang” · games.on.net | http://games.on.net/2012/07/serious-sam-bfe-coming-to-steam-ubuntu-with-the-whole-shebang/ | ||
1343285871 | technology | Valve Teases L4D2 With Zombie Penguins | Visitors of the Left 4 Dead "Cold Stream" portal are being greeted with tasty Tux morsels this morning as Valve's makes no bones about... | http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/07/valve-teases-l4d2-with-zombie-penguins/ | |
1343286094 | technology | Project Neon provides daily builds of KDE modules | The KDE project has announced an effort to make the testing of cutting edge packages from the KDE Software Compilation easier. Project Neon will provide daily builds as well as weekly KVM images for testing purposes | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Project-Neon-provides-daily-builds-of-KDE-modules-1652063.html | |
1343299592 | technology | Arch Linux 2012.07.15 drops AIF - The H Open: News and Features | The new install media for the lightweight Linux distribution sees the removal of the Arch Linux Installation Framework (AIF) - used by the menu-driven installer to perform installations - due to "lack of maintenance and contributions" | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Arch-Linux-2012-07-15-drops-AIF-1649722.html | |
1343299854 | technology | 30 Linux Kernel Developers in 30 Weeks: Paul Mundt | This week, we talk to Linux kernel architect Paul Mundt about getting trapped in walled gardens, how collaboration never stops and why he enjoys working from Japan... | https://www.linux.com/news/special-feature/linux-developers/608231:30-linux-kernel-developers-in-30-weeks-paul-mundt | |
1343300189 | technology | Arduino Leonardo released | Microcontroller board Leonardo is cheaper than the Uno board and offers greater USB flexibility | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Arduino-Leonardo-released-1650531.html | |
1343300848 | technology | GNOME Committed to Accessibility | The GNOME Foundation started a Friend of GNOME campaign that is drawing to a close to help to tackle the accessibility team’s many goals. We have lot of work ahead of us to make sure GNOME is what we strive for it to be - a great desktop usable by all. | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/135:distronews/605140:gnome-committed-to-accessibility | |
1343301366 | technology | 5 Best New Features of the Linux 3.5 Kernel Release | Here are some of the best new features you'll find in Linux 3.5. | https://www.linux.com/news/software/linux-kernel/609480:after-7-release-candidates-linux-35-makes-its-official-debut | |
1343301807 | technology | 50 Places Linux is Running That You Might Not Expect | Focus FYI gives professionals a look at trending topics in business, marketing, and technology through the use of infographics and engaging articles. | http://www.focus.com/fyi/50-places-linux-running-you-might-not-expect/ | |
1343306756 | technology | Firefox OS available for test on desktop computers | Firefox OS available for test on desktop computers : Mozilla has made their Firefox OS operating system available for test on desktop computers. | http://us.generation-nt.com/firefox-os-mozilla-test-boot-gecko-news-3663781.html | |
1343307551 | technology | Linux 3.5 Advances Open Source Stability - InternetNews. | http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/linux-3.5-boosts-ext4-filesystem.html | ||
1343308024 | technology | Murchison radio astronomers to get Linux cluster | http://www.itnews.com.au/News/309684,murchison-radio-astronomers-to-get-linux-cluster.aspx | ||
1343311343 | technology | New Online Trading System for Daiwa Securities Goes into Full Operation | One of largest Linux-based systems in Japan | http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-online-trading-system-for-daiwa-securities-goes-into-full-operation-2012-07-25 | |
1343311685 | technology | Explain open source in a way that relates to business | opensource.com | Explaing the ins and outs of open source software, community, and reputation, and why people contribute development time and effort to open source communities. | http://opensource.com/education/12/7/open-source-mbas-primer | |
1343312521 | technology | Apple Slides Further on Walmart’s Best-selling Tablets | http://mrpogson.com/2012/07/26/apple-slides-further-on-walmarts-best-selling-tablets/ | ||
1343315451 | technology | Innovation on Linux points the way ahead for desktops | WIRED:SOME PEOPLE have privacy screens on their laptops to prevent prying eyes. I just have my desktop. The moment people see it, they spin off into confusion. | http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/0726/1224320826040.html | |
1343316345 | technology | RIP Andre Hedrick: The engineer who kept the PC open • The Register | http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/26/andre_hedrick/ | ||
1343316985 | technology | Help PC Pro write its Linux distro Labs | PC Pro blog | In the past couple of years, we've seen huge interest in the reviews we've published of the different versions of Ubuntu. The popular free operating system | http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2012/07/26/help-pc-pro-write-its-linux-distro-labs/ | |
1343318274 | technology | Review: Linux Mint 13 LTS "Maya" KDE | http://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/review-linux-mint-13-lts-maya-kde.html | ||
1343318455 | technology | Sabayon 9 KDE review | Sabayon 9 is the latest edition of Sabayon, a multi-purpose distribution based on Gentoo Linux. It is a rolling distribution, which means that existing users do not have to reinstall to get the latest edition. The simple act of installing updates and upgrading the kernel gives those users the latest and greatest edition. The Sabayon [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/25/sabayon-9-kde-review/ | |
1343319121 | technology | Open Access: Not All That is Gold Glisters | I've written elsewhere about how open access - the idea that academic research paid for by the public should be freely available online - was directly inspired by open source. So it's great to see open access making huge strides... | http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2012/07/open-access-not-everything-that-is-gold-glisters/index.htm | |
1343343342 | technology | TechBytes Episode 71: Richard Stallman on Surveillance, the NSA, and Mobile Phones | Techrights | The third part of our interviews series with Richard Stallman covers privacy in communication | http://techrights.org/2012/07/26/techbytes-episode-71/ | |
1343370856 | technology | Parse Shows Off Anypic, The Open Source Instagram Clone That Took 30 Minutes To Build | TechCrunch | It took Instagram a good amount of time to build a mobile photo-sharing app that could scale to 50 million users -- and its efforts were obviously recognized by others when it was acquired by Facebook for $1 billion earlier this year. But Parse, the startup that launched out of Y Combinator last summer and provides backend-as-a-service tools for mobile app developers, says that making such services should not take so much time and money anymore, because Parse's tools make it much easier and faster to build really scalable mobile apps.
So they put Anypic out there to prove it. | http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/26/parse-shows-off-anypic-the-open-source-instagram-clone-that-took-30-minutes-to-build/ | |
1343371649 | technology | The Linux Talent Draft is On | Linux jobs are becoming more lucrative and students and mid-career professionals see Linux as an opportunity to make money and contribute to something important. Are you prepared for the Linux draft? | https://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/185-jennifer-cloer/609615-the-linux-talent-draft-is-on | |
1343372570 | technology | Coming Soon : Sync Stats, Ratings And More With Amarok - Muktware | Soon Amarok will be able to sync your stats and ratings as well. So next time you listen music from any other device which supports StatsSyncing, you will be able to get data submitted via Amarok (eg stars, labels, last played date etc) on that device as well! | http://www.muktware.com/4013/coming-soon-sync-stats-ratings-and-more-amarok | |
1343372662 | technology | Fedora Gives Away Raspberry Pi, OLPC For Free - Muktware | 50 units of One Laptop Per Child 1.75, 150 units of Raspberry Pi, and 20 units of Arduino + Shield are to be given away. | http://www.muktware.com/4014/fedora-gives-away-open-hardware-its-community-free | |
1343372771 | technology | Oracle Releases Migration Tool For Microsoft SQL Server To MySQL - Muktware | Microsoft SQL users will now be able to migrate data from proprietary MS SQL databases to free MySQL databases, thanks to the new migration tool unveiled by Oracle. By switching to a free and open-source RDBMS, companies and individuals will be able to easily save ownership costs by 90%. | http://www.muktware.com/4016/oracle-releases-migration-tool-microsoft-sql-server-mysql | |
1343372962 | technology | Sony Mint rumored for IFA announcement in AugustAndroidGuys | http://www.androidguys.com/2012/07/26/sony-mint-rumored-for-ifa-announcement-in-august/ | ||
1343373550 | technology | Bodhi Linux 2.0 is now available for download! | http://www.bodhilinux.com/about_news | ||
1343374047 | technology | KDE Social Feed Out Online | A student developer, Marty, has created a KDE Plasma widget as his GSoC project, which allows you to interact with Facebook, Twitter and Identi.ca from your KDE desktop. | http://www.muktware.com/4018/kde-social-feed-out-online | |
1343375132 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha 3 Released | http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/07/ubuntu-12-10-alpha-3-released | ||
1343375767 | technology | $49 Android PC's ROM, kernel and bootloader released | It has just been announced that the ROM, kernel and bootloader for the APC (Android PC) are now available for public download. The APC is an initiative of VIA Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of integrated circuits based in Taiwan. It is a purpose-built Android PC system designed for keyboard and mouse input, and powered by [...] | http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/07/26/49-android-pcs-rom-kernel-and-bootloader-released/ | |
1343375981 | technology | Fedora rewards contributors with Summer of Fun | Linux User | Get a Raspberry Pi for contributing to Fedora this Summer, along with other open hardware in the Summer of Hardware and Fun | http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/news/fedora-rewards-contributors-with-summer-of-fun/ | |
1343391345 | technology,lifestyle,business | Is Google headed toward an Android Nexus PC? | In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon discusses whether Google will use the Android mobile OS or browser-based Chrome OS to take on Apple and Microsoft in computing, and she explains why it's still important to check the coverage of your wireless provider before you sign up for a contract. Read this blog post by Marguerite Reardon on Mobile. | http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57481116-94/is-google-headed-toward-an-android-nexus-pc/ | |
1343391993 | technology | Why Open-Source Principles Are a Recipe For Innovation - Forbes | Two weeks ago, Amy Clark wrote that an open-source model can — and should — be applied to scientific research in the pharmaceutical industry. Using insights from Ashoka Fellow Stephen Friend, she showed that open-source science would eliminate redundant efforts and fast-track lifesaving drugs. (Image by Lori C, Flickr Creative Commons.) Open-source [...] | http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2012/07/25/why-open-source-principles-are-a-recipe-for-innovation/ | |
1343392952 | technology | Intel, Google revamping Android 4.1 for Atom powered devices - Computer Business Review | The company didn’t reveal a time frame for the plans | http://mobility.cbronline.com/news/intel-google-revamping-android-41-for-atom-powered-devices-260712 | |
1343392972 | technology | Mandriva SA at FISL 13 | Mandriva Blog | http://blog.mandriva.com/en/2012/07/25/mandriva-sa-at-fisl-13/ | ||
1343393049 | technology | Gentoo Hardened on the move | Simplicity is a form of art… | http://blog.siphos.be/2012/07/gentoo-hardened-on-the-move/ | ||
1343393157 | technology | Did Zorin OS Ultimate save me money? You bet it did. - Linux notes from DarkDuck | http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/07/zorin-os-ultimate-save-me-money.html.html | ||
1343393791 | technology | The Writing on the Wall: GNU/Linux Has Arrived | http://mrpogson.com/2012/07/26/the-writing-on-the-wall-gnulinux-has-arrived/ | ||
1343394441 | technology | [Phoronix] Btrfs Filesystem In Linux 3.6 Kernel Has Big Changes | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0NzE | ||
1343397621 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha 3 unifies user menus - The H Open: News and Features | The third alpha release of Ubuntu 12.10 brings a combined sessions and "Me" menu, changes to the Nautilus file manager and the update manager. The dedicated window for the third party drivers manager has been removed | http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Ubuntu-12-10-Alpha-3-unifies-user-menus-1654180.html | |
1343470641 | technology | Amdocs Helps Microsoft Attack Linux Freedom and Engage in Racketeering | Techrights | Microsoft celebrates another milestone in its protection racket against FOSS while using PR tactics to normalise the crime and keep regulators at bay | http://techrights.org/2012/07/28/keeping-regulators-at-bay/ | |
1343471532 | technology | Microsoft- and Bill Gates-funded Gartner Quickly Deletes Evidence of Vista 8 Disdain | Techrights | Deletionism and self-censorship at Gartner serves the sponsor | http://techrights.org/2012/07/28/serving-the-sponsor/ | |
1343472221 | technology | Microsoft’s Bad Mouth Causes Linux Havoc | Techrights | Removing Microsoft's boobs from Linux would lead to technical complications | http://techrights.org/2012/07/28/linux-polluted-by-microsoft/ | |
1343473522 | technology | The BSD World Antagonises UEFI While Red Hat Aids It, OpenBSD Leader Criticises Red Hat | Techrights | Distributions of BSD and GNU/Linux suffer from Microsoft's closing of computer chips, but Red Hat decides to take Microsoft's side | http://techrights.org/2012/07/28/openbsd-leader-criticises-red-hat/ | |
1343475744 | technology | Apple is Already Beaten by Android, Resorting to Litigation and Disinformation | Techrights | Criticism of Apple's case against Samsung amid reports that Samsung is winning the mobile race | http://techrights.org/2012/07/28/apple-is-losing-to-linux/ | |
1343475808 | technology | New Reports Confirm That Microsoft Skype is Spying on Users, Sharing Personal Data | Techrights | Further investigation reveals that, following a takeover by Microsoft, Skype adopts US-inspired policies that are hostile to human rights | http://techrights.org/2012/07/28/skype-hostile-to-human-rights/ | |
1343494594 | business | Elop Kills Another Linux-based Platform While Using Patents Against a Third One (Android) | Techrights | Warfare of entryism devised by the convicted monopolist and its agents in other companies | http://techrights.org/2012/07/28/warfare-of-entryism/ | |
1343549711 | technology | Casio announces V-T500-GE and V-T500E Tough Business Tablets | Casio announced today the release of the V-T500-GE and V-T500E business tablets. Based on a product concept of Smart and Tough, these new tablets offer r | http://www.fareastgizmos.com/computing/casio-announces-v-t500-ge-and-v-t500e-tough-business-tablets.php | |
1343551230 | technology | Warsow 1.0 Released - Muktware | Warsow is a fast-paced, fun, first-person shooter game available under Linux, Windows and Mac OS. The development team of Warsow has announced the release of Warsow 1.0. This release makes Warsow stable and to come out of beta testing. | http://www.muktware.com/4031/warsow-10-released | |
1343552533 | technology | Calculate Linux 12.0 released - Planet Calculate | http://www.calculate-linux.org/blogs/en/373/show | ||
1343552743 | technology | AntiX 12: Most complete lightweight Linux distro I have seen! | http://mylinuxexplore.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/antix-12-most-complete-lightweight.html | ||
1343553002 | technology | Can open source save HP? | Bold new cloud offering built on open source -- with a subtle restructuring -- may plant the seeds for the future rescue of HP | http://www.infoworld.com/d/open-source-software/can-open-source-save-hp-198654 | |
1343555369 | technology | [Phoronix] Linux 3.6 Kernel Adds EFI Handover Protocol | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0NzU | ||
1343555413 | technology | One Giant Leap for MeeGo – Interview with Jolla CEO | Jolla CEO Jussi Hurmola left Nokia to lead a new smartphone company based on the open-source Linux-based MeeGo smartphone OS and he's promising something new | http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=223307 | |
1343557341 | technology | [Phoronix] Open-Source Doom 3 Running On Wayland | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0NzI | ||
1343557520 | technology | [Phoronix] Will Blizzard Be Bringing Their Games To Linux? | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0ODE | ||
1343557793 | technology | [Phoronix] Oracle Rewrites Linux ZCache Compression Code | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0ODQ | ||
1343559177 | technology | Everyday Linux User: Puppy Arcade - Good idea but needs an update | http://everydaylinuxuser.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/puppy-arcade-good-idea-but-needs-update.html | ||
1343559285 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha 3 Screenshots | http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=Ubuntu%2012.10%20Alpha%203 | ||
1343559447 | technology | Chrome OS Linux 2.1.1145 Is Powered by Cinnamon 1.4 - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chrome-OS-Linux-2-1-1145-Is-Powered-by-Cinnamon-1-4-283433.shtml | ||
1343577951 | technology | Source Code Media Group an Orwellian Name for Patent Troll | Techrights | Flagging of what appears to be a borderline troll in preparation for patent lawsuits | http://techrights.org/2012/07/29/zies-widerman-and-malek-borderline-trolls/ | |
1343578534 | technology | New Zealand (NZ) Shows That People and Local Businesses Overwhelmingly Oppose Software Patents | Techrights | With the exception of heads of multinational corporations (and their lawyers who impose or enforce monopoly), everyone seems to understand that software patents haven't a place in society | http://techrights.org/2012/07/29/nz-opposes-software-patents/ | |
1343579197 | technology | Vista 8 Will Fail, Expect Bribed-for ‘Reviews’ | Techrights | Early signs that the newest incarnation of Vista is not desired by the target market | http://techrights.org/2012/07/29/vista-8-will-fail-expect-bribed-for-reviews/ | |
1343638182 | technology | Home of S.u.S.E., Germany, is Relying on Red Hat and Avoiding Microsoft Extortion Tax | Techrights | Red Hat plants a flag in Germany when SUSE loses momentum and status | http://techrights.org/2012/07/30/suse-loses-momentum-and-status/ | |
1343639085 | technology | Microsoft Already Uses Software Patents to Actually Remove Linux Devices from the European Market | Techrights | Even in Germany, where software patents are in principle not legal, Microsoft establishes a ban on Motorola's Android devices, using a monopolistic FAT patent monopoly | http://techrights.org/2012/07/30/tax-on-algorithms-in-europe/ | |
1343639419 | technology | Ext4 vs. Btrfs: Why We’re Making The Switch | Linux has plenty of different file system options, with the current default being ext4. However, there’s been another push to change the file system to something called btrfs. But what makes btrfs better, and when will we see distributions making the change? | http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ext4-btrfs-making-switch-linux/ | |
1343639636 | technology | New Complaint Filed in the European Commission Over Microsoft’s Extortion of GNU/Linux | Techrights | A Techrights reader took action against Microsoft racketeering | http://techrights.org/2012/07/30/microsoft-racketeering-complaint/ | |
1343640467 | technology | Software Patents Protest Spreads Everywhere | Techrights | The legal system in the United States and elsewhere loses the hearts of the people | http://techrights.org/2012/07/30/patents-serving-power/ | |
1343641548 | technology | Microsoft Shows Up in Apple’s Jihad for Bans and Castrations of Android Devices | Techrights | Apple is losing to Android, is forced to apologise, shown to have copied Sony, and Microsoft shows up in its trials | http://techrights.org/2012/07/30/duopoly-vs-android-devices/ | |
1343643485 | technology | Reditr, A Reddit Client, Coming Soon To Linux - Muktware | If you are a Reddit fan and spend a lot of time browsing the website, you will be pleased to know that Reditr is coming soon to Linux. Its a powerful desktop client with great many features. | http://www.muktware.com/4036/reditr-reddit-client-coming-soon-linux | |
1343644365 | technology | Kororaa 17 (Bubbles) released | Kororaa Linux | https://kororaa.org/2012/07/kororaa-17-bubbles-released/ | ||
1343644730 | technology | [Phoronix] Richard Stallman Comments On Valve For Linux | http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTE0OTQ | ||
1343645334 | technology | Hungarian city of Miskolc: "Saving €3,000 per user per year on licenses" | Joinup | https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/elibrary/case/hungarian-city-miskolc-saving-%E2%82%AC3000-user-year-licenses | ||
1343646029 | technology | A Full LuninuX Experience! | woGue | http://worldofgnome.org/a-full-luninux-experience/ | ||
1343646776 | technology | The Linux-based Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Could Rival MacBook Air, Articles | THISDAY LIVE | http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/the-linux-based-dell-xps-13-ultrabook-could-rival-macbook-air/121111/ | ||
1343646927 | technology | Fresh eyes on Linux | http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/innovation/blogs/smoke--mirrors/fresh-eyes-on-linux-20120726-22uj0.html | ||
1343647019 | technology | How to pick a new Linux distribution | There's more than one Linux distribution out there. In fact, there are hundreds, and the list is growing weekly. | http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/how-to-pick-a-new-linux-distribution-1090058 | |
1343647427 | technology | Ubuntu 12.10 Unity Concept Mockup Video - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-10-Unity-Concept-Mockup-Video-283512.shtml | ||
1343647987 | technology | Lubuntu 12.10 Alpha 3 Screenshot Tour - Softpedia | http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lubuntu-12-10-Alpha-3-Screenshot-Tour-283498.shtml | ||
1343658953 | technology | Mydala opts for open source | http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/index.php/case-study/811-mydala-opts-for-open-source | ||
1343702958 | Is GNOME “Staring into the abyss?” | ZDNet | Summary: A leading GNOME developer thinks the once popular Linux/Unix desktop interface has lost its way. | http://www.zdnet.com/is-gnome-staring-into-the-abyss-7000001833/ | ||
1343708400 | Interview with Todd Robinson: "31 Flavors of Fun" | opensource.com | Explore how the principles behind open source--collaboration, transparency, and rapid prototyping--are proven catalysts for innovation. | http://opensource.com/life/12/7/bold-experiment-august-one-new-linux-distribution-every-day | ||
1343716698 | technology | Richard Stallman Against Software Patenting | http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2012/07/31/swpats-richard-stallman/ |