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  • — Distribution Release: Ubuntu Privacy Remix 9.04r4

       (Friday, 10 September 2010 05:25)

    Mark Preetorius has announced the release of a new update of Ubuntu Privacy Remix 9.04, an unofficial Ubuntu variant whose goal is to provide a completely isolated working environment and to protect data against unsolicited access: "The Ubuntu Privacy Remix team has published the fourth stable release of....


  • — Development Release: Lubuntu 10.10 Beta 1

       (Wednesday, 08 September 2010 05:35)

    Julian Lavergne has announced the availability of the first beta release of Lubuntu 10.10, a lightweight, unofficial variant of Ubuntu featuring the LXDE desktop. What's new? "New LXAppearance from LXDE git (without Openbox integration); the usual updates from Ubuntu; update notifier was added; Xpad was added; Parcellite and....


  • — Distribution Release: UHU-Linux 2.2

       (Tuesday, 07 September 2010 22:01)

    UHU-Linux is an independently developed distribution intended primarily for the Hungarian speaking market. Version 2.2, the project's first stable release in 2.5 years, was announced yesterday. Some of the more interesting changes and features in this release include: the DVD image is now a live environment with option....


  • — Distribution Release: Super OS 10.04

       (Tuesday, 07 September 2010 18:34)

    Super OS 10.04, an Ubuntu-based distribution enhanced with various user-friendly features and extra applications, has been released: "Here is the new Super OS 10.04, based on Ubuntu 10.04.1. Details: the much awaited 64-bit edition is now available, and it includes ia32 libraries to improve compatibility with 32-bit applications;....


  • — Distribution Release: Linux Mint 201009 "Debian"

       (Tuesday, 07 September 2010 08:08)

    An interesting diversion for the developers of Linux Mint - the usual Ubuntu base has been replaced with Debian's testing branch to create a new, rolling-release edition of Linux Mint. From the announcement: "Today is very important for Linux Mint. It's one day to remember in the history....


 
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  • — T-Mobile's G2 Hurtles Onto Smartphone Scene

       (Thursday, 09 September 2010 14:11)

    T-Mobile officially unveiled its G2 smartphone, the successor to the world's first Android-powered mobile phone, touting its faster Web-browsing experience and direct integration with Google services. The G2, which is designed specifically for T-Mobile's new HSPA+ network, features downloads at "4G speeds," according to T-Mobile.

  • — How Linux Land Got Better Since Last Summer

       (Thursday, 09 September 2010 08:00)

    If the end of the year is a good time to take stock of all that's passed in the preceding 12 months, then why not the end of the summer? That, indeed, is just what Linux bloggers have been doing over the past week or so, thanks to a recent Open Ballot on TuxRadar. "Out of all the changes we've seen in the Linux world in the last year, what's your favourite?" was the question being posed.

  • — Clam or Klam? Either Way, It's Easy Linux Protection

       (Wednesday, 08 September 2010 08:00)

    Have you run a virus scan lately? Nope? Don't need to, you say. That's because you run a Linux OS. Think again. To quote the title line of Bob Dylan's third studio album, "the times they are a-changin.'" Yes they are. And part of that change is the greater risk of malware attacks to the Linux operating system. It used to be that Linux was so iron-clad safe security-wise that virus intrusions did not exist.

  • — Android May Paddle Samsung Canoe Into Turbulent Web TV Waters

       (Tuesday, 07 September 2010 14:44)

    Samsung may begin building televisions with the Android operating system built in, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Yoon Boo Keun, head of Samsung's TV business line, reportedly said the company is reviewing whether to use Android, an OS more commonly found in various smartphones, in a new line of TV sets.

  • — Why Do We Love Linux?

       (Tuesday, 07 September 2010 08:00)

    When you're a fan of Linux, any blog post entitled "27 Good Reasons to Love Linux" is going to be impossible to resist. No wonder, then, that a recent post with just that title has created endless fodder for conversation in the Linux blogosphere of late. Among the reasons listed in said post were the usual arguments in favor of Linux's attractive price and superior security, of course.

 
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  • — Biometric Hardware with Linux and GPL violations

       (Friday, 10 September 2010 10:34)

    Recently at work we installed a biometric access control system. I was not in charge of this buy, but I tried the Windows software that is responsible for data handling and connects to biometric terminals. Today, we were doing a few more work in our office, and drilling a hole to basement, the worker made bullseye on power cable for biometrics terminals. So I had the chance to watch one of the biometrics terminal boot. What was my surprise when I see on the small LCD a Penguin and the word LINUX.

  • — Manage Mail Server Connections

       (Friday, 10 September 2010 09:37)

    Manage your TCP connections with Keep-Alive settings on a Postfix mail server for better performance or increased reliability with client connections.

  • — Windows vs Ubuntu Release Cycle (In Webcomic Form!)

       (Friday, 10 September 2010 08:39)

    I started writing this article but then felt it's point could be better represented in comic form. What is your preferred release cycle for a operating system?

  • — Porting Perl To Python

       (Friday, 10 September 2010 07:46)

    Porting legacy Perl to Python can be a daunting task. In this article, learn some of the theory behind dealing with legacy code, including what not to do.

  • — Something is Drupally in the State of Denmark

       (Friday, 10 September 2010 06:49)

    Now that I am fully recovered from jet lag, I am able to reflect on how enjoyable the recent Copenhagen DrupalCon was. Before going any further, however, I have to gratefully acknowledge the team of Drupalers who organized the conference and related activities. They all did an amazing job ensuring that the event was a great success. Thank you!