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GetDeb.net Repository Makes Newer Ubuntu Apps Easily Available [Linux]

09 Nov 2009 04:30:00 PST

Written by Kevin Purdy
GetDeb's web site has long been the go-to spot for Ubuntu (and Debian, and Mint) users to grab the latest copies of software not yet released by their official repositories. Now GetDeb makes it even easier with a repository. GetDeb's repository is free to use and install. Hit the link for inst...

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Create an Awesome Command Line Calculator [Terminal Tip]

03 Nov 2009 13:00:00 PST

Written by The How-To Geek
When you spend as much time at the terminal as I do, having a calculator at your fingertips can be a really useful feature, and the Command-Line Fu web site tells us how to create one easily. It's an extremely useful tip for those of us that live at the terminal. It should work on any OS running the...

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Use Zsync to Upgrade an Ubuntu Installation Image [Command Line]

30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Written by Kevin Purdy
The Ubuntu Tutorials blog runs through the two-step process needed to update an ISO from an early release to a final one using the zsync terminal app. It's not installed in most command line interfaces by default, so you'll have to grab it from your repositories on Linux, or follow guides to...

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Patch: Opera 10.01 Update Adds Security and Stability [Updates]

28 Oct 2009 08:10:00 PDT

Written by Kevin Purdy
Like Firefox, Opera has already released a beta of Opera 10.1, with the Unite media server installed, but 10.01 is a fixed release for the main, stable branch of Opera. You can see what's changed in the changelog, and grab a copy at the link below.

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Opinion: First Look at Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Beta [Screenshot Tour]

01 Oct 2009 14:00:00 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Use SUSE Studio to Build a Linux OS From Scratch [Operating Systems]

29 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Linux news and blogs - November 10, 2009

10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Linux news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Five Best Antivirus Applications [Hive Five] -- by Jason Fitzpatrick from Lifehacker
• Customize Ubuntu 9.10's Grub Boot Screen [Linux Tip] -- by Kevin Purdy from Lifehacker
• Firefox 3.5.5 Update Fixes Critical Security Bug [Updates] -- by Adam Pash from Lifehacker
• And the Most Popular Operating System Among Lifehacker Readers Is... [What You Said] -- by Adam Pash from Lifehacker
• Chromium Installs User Scripts as Extensions, Bodes Great Things for Chrome [User Scripts] -- by Kevin Purdy from Lifehacker
• Allmyapps Bulk-Installs Your Favorite Apps to Make System Rebuilding Less Painful [Installation] -- by Jason Fitzpatrick from Lifehacker
• How Do You Like Ubuntu 9.10 So Far? [Reader Poll] -- by Kevin Purdy from Lifehacker
• Insulating Innovators from Infrastructure with Cloud Computing -- by johnsavageau from yahoo « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• What's Your Main Operating System? [Reader Poll] -- by Adam Pash from Lifehacker
• Remains of the Day: iPhone Carrier Unlocking Edition [For What It's Worth] -- by Adam Pash from Lifehacker

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Patch: VLC Issues Security Update, Support for 64-bit OS X [Updates]

28 Sep 2009 10:30:00 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Opinion: Five Features We Want to See in Ubuntu [Lifehacker Wishlist]

09 Sep 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Written by Kevin Purdy
Ubuntu isn't the only Linux operating system, but it's where the dream of a usable, completely free desktop is closest to reality. If every Ubuntu developer were assembled at one place, here are five things we'd ask them to accomplish.

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Patch: Firefox 3.5.1 Update Now Available, Fixes Security Issue [Updates]

17 Jul 2009 07:00:00 PDT

Written by Adam Pash
Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox 3.5.1 is available for download, addressing the security issue and startup bugs (as well as some stability fixes) we mentioned yesterday. (If you want to know more, you can see the full changelog here.) If you haven't been prompted already, click on Help > Che...

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Microsoft talks virtualization and cloud

15 Jun 2009 08:01:10 PDT

CA It's also consistent in that Microsoft chooses targets for comparison with some care. For example, Microsoft isn't so much emphasizing low cost in the context of general scale-out infrastructure (where Linux and other open-source software is most ...

Original story at CNET News.com .

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How To: Ubuntu 8.10 MIE

25 Mar 2009 08:24:59 PDT

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Opinion: Five Best Linux Distributions [Hive Five]

15 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Patch: Amarok 2 Released, Windows and Mac Versions in Beta [Featured Download]

11 Dec 2008 04:00:00 PST

Written 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...

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Opinion: Hands on: Revive an old PC with Linux

17 Oct 2008 03:00:00 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at VNU Business Publications LTD, London UK .

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p2pnet news roundup #6: October 10, 2008

09 Oct 2008 22:51:48 PDT

Written 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...

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How To Speed Up Opening Linux Terminal & Running Linux Commands

09 Oct 2008 17:35:04 PDT

Written 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...

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Podcast: Ubuntu Kung Fu: Best Book Cover Ever!

25 Sep 2008 07:44:26 PDT

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...

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How To: Set Up Encrypted Partitions in Ubuntu

15 Jan 2008 06:30:00 PST

Written by Kevin Purdy
The fsckin w/ linux blog has a handy step-by-step tutorial on how to set up an encrypted partition in Ubuntu Linux systems to secure sensitive data on your hard drive. The method detailed requires having either non-partitioned free space or the willingness to re-size an existing partiti...

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Podcast: Skype in German Linux battle

31 Jul 2007 05:14:28 PDT

Written 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...

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Xandros and NoMachine to Provide Universal Application Access

19 Jul 2007 10:05:00 PDT

Written 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...

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SAP Certifies Its Applications To Run On Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform

19 Jul 2007 02:24:20 PDT

Written 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.

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How To: Linux Tip: Run Windows and Linux apps side-by-side

05 Jul 2007 17:00:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Hardware Review: Bubba - The Linux-Based Mini Server

21 May 2007 18:34:37 PDT

Written 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...

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Podcast: Peter Gutmann’s A Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection, Part 1

01 Apr 2007 19:23:35 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Cory Doctorow's craphound.com .

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Daily News Podcast for Wednesday, March 22

21 Mar 2006 19:01:52 PST

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...

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