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Ubuntu One for Windows & Microsoft cash?
Original at openbytes (WordPress)
• Fri, Jan 29
By openbytes Its been reported that Ubuntu One will be available on the Windows platform as of this year. The Ubuntu One blog had this to say on the matter: and/ Ubuntu, Ubuntu, Ubuntu. Probably a word that for many is synonymous with Linux. Forgetting that U
This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
Original at Lifehacker
• Sat, Jan 23
Firefox 3.6 Officially Available, Brings Speed Increases, One-Click Themes, and More (Windows/Mac/Linux) Mac OS X only: If you own Mac hardware, still like to get your Windows on from time to time, and virtual machines just won't do, here's some good news: Apple just released Boot Camp 3....
This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
Original at Lifehacker
• Sat, Jan 9
Windows: Keeping all your data backed up is a smart move, but what about the device drivers that are sometimes hard to pin down after a re-install? Driver Magician, a free download today, backs up and restores your Windows drivers.Boxee Beta Officially Available for All Platforms (Windo...
Technology review of 2009
Original at ComputerWeekly.com
• Mon, Dec 28
p2pnet.net 2009 has been a good year for netbooks, so much so that Google is developing an Ubuntu-like Linux operating system called Chrome OS for these devices. ... Chinese pirates create Ubuntu clone of Windows XPTECH.BLORGE.com KELLNER: Best and worst of '09 is same itemWashington Times
How To: Begginers guide to running Ubuntu Linux Windows 7 using vmware WorkstationOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Dec 27
By rss@youtube.com (Darkwatersecurity) Author: Darkwatersecurity Keywords: Ubuntu beginners tutorial linux installation installing linux with windows dual booting windows and linux run xp linux in windows 7 burning a linux iso downdloading linux making a linux distro Added: December 27, 2009
Opinion: Set Up and Get to Know Your New Windows, Mac, or Linux Computer [Merry Christmahanukwanzaakkah]
Original at Lifehacker
• Fri, Dec 25
By Adam Pash Get to know Windows 7: Chances are pretty good that this is the first time a lot of people will be using Windows 7—and even if it's not, take this opportunity to get to know Microsoft's solid new offering with our Complete Guide to Windows 7. While you're schooling yourself on Win7, you'll at t...
XBMC Updates to 9.11 Camelot, Brings Awesome New Look, Improved Features [Downloads]
Original at Lifehacker
• Thu, Dec 24
By Adam Pash Windows/Mac/Linux/and more: XBMC is a killer open-source, cross-platform media center, and today they've released XBMC 9.11, introducing a whole new default look and feel, and it's very friendly on the eyes. See all the images on one page here.)
How To: Linux - Making Cursors (GNOME)Original at YouTube
• Fri, Dec 18
By rss@youtube.com (mikethedj4) Author: mikethedj4 Keywords: linux make making create creating how to tut tutorial easy simple cursor cursors set edit editing editting premade redo redoing Added: December 18, 2009
Open source, Linux set for unheralded coronation in 2010
Original at InfoWorld
• Thu, Dec 17
Arguably the biggest prediction for 2010 around open source and Linux is that most end-users won't talk about it or even ... Linux Fund to support Africa Open Source initiativesIDG all 3 news articles »
Opinion: Most Popular Linux Posts of 2009 [Best Of 2009]Original at Lifehacker
• Wed, Dec 16
By Kevin Purdy Portable Ubuntu Runs Ubuntu Inside Windows And it really does, too, after a bit of command line tweaking. It's a close relative of the andLinux system that lets you seamlessly run Linux apps on your Windows desktop. This one doesn't require any installation, however, and you can even take i...
InfoWorld review: Desktop virtualization for Windows and Linux heats up
Original at Computerworld
• Wed, Dec 16
I use it on the desktop and on the server. It... Jim Curtin says: Virtual Bridges and IBM have been offering Windows and Linux virtual desktops for some ... Parallels Workstation 4 Extreme lowers virtualization overheadInfoWorld all 5 news articles »
infoworld review: Desktop virtualization for Windows and Linux heats up
Original at InfoWorld
• Wed, Dec 16
vmware Workstation, Parallels Desktop, and virtualbox all support 32- and 64-bit Windows and Linux hosts and guests, and all have added compelling new VM ... Parallels Workstation 4 Extreme lowers virtualization overheadInfoWorld all 2 news articles »
Review: 3 top Linux distros go for different users
Original at Computerworld
• Wed, Dec 16
Underneath the hood, each of the three uses the 2.6.31 Linux kernel, but above that, their differences begin to surface. Fedora and Ubuntu, for example, ... Image gallery: 3 top Linux distros go for different usersComputerworld all 2 news articles »
How To: gOS 3.1 Linux (Good OS) Review ScreencastOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Dec 9
By rss@youtube.com (OSGUIShow) Author: OSGUIShow Keywords: Review Screencast Tutorial gOS 3.1 Linux Good OS based on Ubuntu Linux 8.10 32bit Google Apps programs games how to install OS computer demonstration Ubuntu 9.10 64bit Kdenlive 0.7.6 Cheese RecordMyDesktop Video OSGUI.com Tech Show Added: December 9, 2009
Patch: Firefox 3.6 Beta 2 Available for Download [Downloads]
Original at Lifehacker
• Tue, Nov 10
By Adam Pash Windows/Mac/Linux: Less than two weeks after they released the first beta, Mozilla is back with Firefox 3.6 beta 2. This release includes over 190 bug fixes from beta 1, in addition to the already existing performance boosts and support for one-click themes. Firefox 3.6 Beta 2 [Mozilla]
Opinion: First Look at Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Beta [Screenshot Tour]
Original at Lifehacker
• Thu, Oct 1
By Kevin Purdy Ubuntu One We still think it looks like a less feature-rich Dropbox, but having it installed by default and integrated into the file system might make regular Ubuntu users a little more familiar and trusting of the 2 GB of free space given to every Ubuntu user.
Use SUSE Studio to Build a Linux OS From Scratch [Operating Systems]
Original at Lifehacker
• Tue, Sep 29
By Kevin Purdy Once you're signed in, head to your "Home" screen and click the "Create new appliance" link in the upper-right. SUSE Studio calls each bootable system you create an "appliance" throughout the process. You'll be asked to choose your "base template," which includes the GNOME and KDE deskto...
Patch: VLC Issues Security Update, Support for 64-bit OS X [Updates]
Original at Lifehacker
• Mon, Sep 28
By Adam Pash Windows/Mac/Linux: VLC—the most popular video player among Lifehacker readers—just released an update to version 1.0.2. The update addresses a serious security issue, adds 64-bit support for OS X, and fixes several bugs. The full changelog mentions a completely reworked interface for...
Patch: XBMC 9.04 "Babylon" Updates for All Supported Platforms [Featured Download]
Original at Lifehacker
• Wed, May 6
By Adam Pash PPC (PowerPC) support for Mac OS X, VDPAU (NVIDIA GPU Hardware Accelerated Video Decoding for Linux), updated Codecs, new Karaoke features, more Media Info Scrapers, improved FanArt support, and of course enhancements to the XBMC Skinning Framework making it even more flexible and p...
Top 10 Ubuntu Downloads [Lifehacker Top 10]
Original at Lifehacker
• Sat, Apr 25
By Kevin Purdy 6. UNetbootin Trying out new Linux distributions is fun, even if you're a long-term relationship with an Ubuntu desktop. Because, hey, maybe CrunchBang would make a good quick-boot alternative, right? And isn't the Fedora 11 beta looking mighty nice? UNetbootin makes it dead simple to t...
Patch: XBMC Babylon Beta 1 Available for Download [Beta Beat]
Original at Lifehacker
• Thu, Apr 23
By Adam Pash New-to-this-release features include support for more filetypes, some crazy Karaoke features, improvements to the skinning framework, better music and movie scraping tools for artwork, and support for PowerPC Macs. The release is available on Windows, Mac, Linux (shortly), Apple...
How To: Ubuntu 8.10 MIEOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Mar 25
• 4 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (chull2k7) Author: chull2k7 Keywords: Ubuntu MIE HP Laptop Mods Tweaking ubuntu mie tutorial harbour launcher harbour launcher Linux linux debian Debian Operating Systems operating system operating systems os OS Added: March 25, 2009
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Opinion: Five Best Linux Distributions [Hive Five]
Original at Lifehacker
• Sun, Mar 15
By Jason Fitzpatrick There are many, many Linux distributions, and a lot of unique reasons to like them. Read on to see which open-source operating systems inspired our readers to provide our biggest Hive Five response to date. Now that you've seen the options for the open-source operating system crown, it's t...
Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide Tutorial - How to install Linux (Ubuntu) 1/5Original at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 11
By rss@youtube.com (gnu2tux) Part 1/5. Showing the complete novice how to put Ubuntu Linux (8.10) onto your PC. This tutorial assumes no prior computer knowledge and assumes that the viewer wants to install Linux alongside Microsoft Windows so that both can be used.
Most Popular Linux Downloads of 2008 [Best Of 2008]
Original at Lifehacker
• Wed, Dec 17
By Kevin Purdy Along with Windows and Mac downloads, this year was chock-full of free software for Linux users. Read on to see what our readers were eager to grab and install on their free desktops. Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 What's your favorite Linux download of 2008? surveys)
Patch: Amarok 2 Released, Windows and Mac Versions in Beta [Featured Download]
Original at Lifehacker
• Thu, Dec 11
• 2 related articles
By Kevin Purdy Windows/Mac/Linux (All platforms): Amarok 2, the open source media center we'd previously toured while it was in beta, is now available in a release version for Linux systems, and in beta for Windows and OS X. There aren't a ton of new features between the later beta release and this "final...
Patch: Thunderbird 3 Beta 1 open source email client released
Original at Download Squad
• Wed, Dec 10
By Brad Linder A tabbed interface for mailIntegration with Windows Vista SearchIntegration with the Mac OS X Address BookIMAP improvements for faster message viewing You can also use the Add-ons Manager to search for, download, and install plugins and themes much the same way you can with the Firefo...
Podcast: Will HP Do a Linux Distro?
Original at Dvorak Uncensored
• Wed, Oct 29
By John C Dvorak LinkedIn to support an app platform for no known reason. Xbox 360 to hook into the new Netflix streaming. It will be HD! Ozzie says Azure is an Operating System as a Service. HP in the news with netbook stories and perhaps an HP Linux! Windows 7, they say, will be perfect for notebooks. The [...]
Battle of the Thumb Drive Linux Systems [Lifehacker Faceoff]
Original at Lifehacker
• Mon, Oct 27
By Kevin Purdy These days, it only takes an increasingly-cheap USB thumb drive and a program like UNetbootin to create a portable Linux desktop you can run on any computer that can boot from a USB port. But check out the list of distributions UNetbootin can download and install—it's huge, and the names do...
Opinion: Hands on: Revive an old PC with Linux
Original at VNU Business Publications LTD, London UK
• Fri, Oct 17
By Barry Shilliday As it is considerably more efficient than Windows Vista and generally performs better than Windows XP on equivalent hardware, Linux has found a niche area and thrives on these devices. If the computer has 128MB or more memory, the entire operating system can run from memory.
p2pnet news roundup #6: October 10, 2008
Original at p2pnet.net
• Thu, Oct 9
By Jon Twelve weeks after the release of 2.6.26, Linus Torvalds has released Linux 2.6.27. The new kernel release sees numerous improvements to the Linux kernel, of which the most prominent are better built-in Wi-Fi and Webcam support and better suspend/resume support, making 2.6.27 a much better f...
How To Speed Up Opening Linux Terminal & Running Linux Commands
Original at Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Technology Blog
• Thu, Oct 9
By Angsuman Chakraborty Most techies and developer prefer using the terminal on Linux. If you are like me a heavy command line interface (cli) user than you will find these simple tips useful. How to speed up opening Linux terminal Install roxterm. On Red Hat, Fedora, Cent OS or other yum based systems, it is as simple...
Podcast: Ubuntu Kung Fu: Best Book Cover Ever!
Original at Jeremy Zawodny's blog
• Thu, Sep 25
In other words, it's a book that nearly everyone using Ubuntu could benefit from. I'm hoping to grab a copy shortly. Have a listen to Keir Thomas on Ubuntu Kung Fu in this week's Pragmatic Podcast. In other words, it's a book that nearly everyone using Ubuntu could benefit from. I'm hoping to gra...
This Week's Best Posts
Original at Lifehacker
• Fri, Jun 27
Reader Jeremy shares his gorgeous and functional workspace in our Workspace Show and Tell Flickr photo group. He's rocking three monitors and two operating systems, and instead of buying a desk he opted to build one that seats himself and his wife."Five Best Desktop Media Players
Podcast: Skype in German Linux battle
Original at p2pnet.net
• Tue, Jul 31
By Jon A VoIP software seller was offering a handset by the Spanish manufacturer SMC Networks, which runs with Linux, says Heise Online. But, “SMC had shipped the handsets without including the source code and the GPL license text; these omissions amount to violations of the terms of the GNU Gen...
Xandros and NoMachine to Provide Universal Application Access
Original at TechWhack
• Thu, Jul 19
By prathapml Xandros Server is compatible with existing Windows domain and networking topologies, and provides a perfect alternative for Windows administrators looking to implement open solutions. It offers the ability to remotely manage their Linux servers, even from a Windows desktop, throu...
SAP Certifies Its Applications To Run On Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform
Original at TechWhack
• Thu, Jul 19
By Ankit Red Hat holds the largest worldwide open source eco-system, presently with more than 1,600 certified ISV Partners. About Red Hat, Inc. LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT and JBOSS are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the US and other countries.
Is Microsoft Relevant in a Post-Rails World?
Original at Onlamp
• Tue, Jul 10
By webmaster@oreillynet.com (chromatic) I’ve used a free software desktop since 1998 (except for a six-month flirtation with Mac OS X). It’s much easier to avoid proprietary software in 2007 than it was in 1998, and it gets easier every year. The Rails community doesn’t realize at all just how small it is in the larger scheme of thing...
Patch: Nokia updates its Nokia N800 Internet Tablet with new features
Original at TechWhack
• Sun, Jul 8
By Somanshu They would be able to download this patch and update the device by connecting it to the computer. Nokia updates its Nokia N800 Internet Tablet with new features World’s largest mobile phone maker Nokia has now upgraded the Linux-based operating system on its Nokia N800 Internet Tablet de...
How To: Linux Tip: Run Windows and Linux apps side-by-side
Original at Lifehacker
• Thu, Jul 5
By Kyle Pott Adam's guide to running Windows and Mac apps side-by-side left me craving a similar process for Windows apps in Linux. The Venture Cake weblog shows how you can get an effect similar to Coherence for Parallels in Mac using VMware Server and rdesktop in Linux. You need to install Windows as a v...
How To: Print to PDF in Ubuntu
Original at Lifehacker
• Wed, May 30
The printer turns your current document into a PDF and places it into a folder called "PDF" in your home directory. While outlined specifically for Ubuntu, the process is extensible to any flavor of Linux. — Kyle Pott 5 steps to create a PDF printer (print to PDF) in Ubuntu [Arsgeek]
Hardware Review: Bubba - The Linux-Based Mini Server
Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, May 21
By Daniel Woolstencroft Bubba's manual is astonishingly detailed. It covers pretty much every angle (including multiple operating systems), and offers both simplistic and advanced takes on many subjects. There's even a section on "hacking Bubba". For the curious, hacking Bubba involves connecting to it with...
Engadget Podcast 106 - 04.13.2007
Original at Engadget
• Fri, Apr 13
By Trent Wolbe 13:07 - How-To: play DivX and Xvid on your Apple TV 17:14 - Apple's Leopard delayed to October, iPhone blamed 24:16 - Apple sells 100 millionth iPod, deems experiment a success 27:45 - Palm prepping its own Linux-based OS 35:46 - Dell Axim, RIP: 2002 - 2007
Patch: Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 Released
Original at OS News
• Sun, Apr 8
By donotreply@osnews.com (Thom Holwerda) The Debian Project is pleased to announce the official release of Debian GNU/Linux version 4.0, codenamed etch, after 21 months of constant development. Debian GNU/Linux is a free operating system which supports a total of eleven processor architectures and includes the KDE, GNOME and...
Podcast: Peter Gutmann’s A Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection, Part 1
Original at Cory Doctorow's craphound.com
• Sun, Apr 1
By Cory Doctorow Windows Vista includes an extensive reworking of core OS elements in order to provide content protection for so-called “premium content”, typically HD data from Blu-Ray and HD-DVD sources. Providing this protection incurs considerable costs in terms of system performance, system s...
Opinion: By: UltraMegaChicken
Original at Scobleizer - Tech Geek Blogger
• Sun, Jan 28
By UltraMegaChicken Take a look at Netcraft and review the trends. Microsoft is on the rise for the enterprise servers while Linux is on a steep decline. We all know that in the desktop world, the only functional choice is Microsoft, Mac does not like to play, and Linux, well it has and never will be a player.
Opinion: Hack Attack: How to triple-boot Windows XP, Vista, and Ubuntu
Original at Lifehacker
• Tue, Aug 15
However, as a Linux newbie, I'm not quite ready to give up my Windows desktop, or even my Vista Beta installation, for that matter. So this week I'm going to show you how I set up a triple-boot system running Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Ubuntu Linux.
Daily News Podcast for Wednesday, March 22
Original at InformationWeek
• Tue, Mar 21
In today's daily news podcast, we talk about the high cost of data loss and how it keeps continuing, why some think it was a cheap shot for Visa to blame Fujitsu for the recent debit-card PIN breach, how Microsoft is delaying the consumer version of Vista until after the new year, the first lo...
Podcast: GPL v3 May Lose Linux and RIM May Be Lost in the U.S.
Original at CIO
• Tue, Jan 31
Linux creator Linus Torvalds takes issue with the Free Software Foundation over digital rights management, and the Supreme Court refuses to hear Research In Motion's appeal, setting up a possible shutdown of RIM's U.S. network.
Podcast: Unconferencing
Original at Johnnie Moore's Weblog - fullest feed
• Mon, Jul 4
20m2s 18.3MB MP3) 20m2s 6.6MB Ogg Vobis) Subscribe: 3.08 Rob claims (cheekily)that Podcasting arose from that interaction, talking about how it fostered animated conversations between Dave Winer and the Exec Director of Trent University Radio (John Muir) about community radio.