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Linux Mint 13 release candidate arrivesI look after the news coverage on ZDNet UK, so my interests span the whole of business technology - though I do have a soft spot for Raspberry Pi, open-source hardware and emerging tech.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 11:05
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Topix.net | 18-May-2012 07:00
Edubuntu 12.04 LTS Linux Operating System Now Available
Latest release of Edubuntu 12.04 Long Term Support Linux Operating System was released on April 27, 2012 and available for FREE download at https://sites.google.com/site/linuxlablibrary/ubuntu. Edubuntu is one of a variety of flavors of Ubuntu linux operating systems that also includes 100's of free applications including Libre Office, Thunderbird ... (more)
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 02:51
Hak 1113 - Persistent SSH tunnels for Windows and Linux, Local vs Remote forwards and more
It takes one to know one, and we huge geeks. If it doesn't fit in another category look here.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 00:46
Lotus Symphony realigns with Apache OpenOffice
Mozilla is resisting app marketplace support on Linux. Is this the beginning of a trend that will see Firefox knocked off the Linux hill? Facebook's new App Center is open source-friendly. But could the rise of marketplaces prevent FLOSS apps from being distributed? The Fedora Project is still trying to clarify its process of naming major releases, ... (more)
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 21:36
Android: What, Me Fragmented?
There are nearly 4,000 different types of devices running Android, OpenSignalMaps has found. More than 1,300 of them have custom ROMs that tweak the android.build model. Android brands are almost as diverse as the models, OpenSignalMaps discovered. Further, the application programming interface level, meaning the Android version, has also become more fragmented over time.
linuxinsider.com | 17-May-2012 21:10
Red Hat Celebrates 10 Years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reaffirms Strategic Direction
ENP Newswire - 17 May 2012 Release date- 15052012 - NC, Global - From Early Enterprise Linux Years to the Open Source Compute Platform of Choice for Today and Tomorrow's Physical, Virtual, and Cloud IT Environments Red Hat, Inc.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 17:22
Should I Buy or Build a New Computer?
Okay, so you are here because you want to know if building a PC is the right choice for you.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 16:17
A Tale of Two Suites: Do We Still Need OpenOffice.org?
Would a rose by any other name still smell as sweet? Or would it, perhaps, end up sweeter? That, essentially, is the question at the heart of the forking process, which in turn is at the heart of a key situation today. Namely: Now that we have LibreOffice, do we still need OpenOffice as well? In the wake of Apache OpenOffice's new update, that's been the question du jour down at the Linux blogosphere's Punchy Penguin Cafe.
linuxinsider.com | 17-May-2012 14:00
Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix Gets an Update to 12.04
When Canonical launched its Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix back in February, it was based on Ubuntu Linux 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot," which was then the most current stable version of the free and open source operating system.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 12:07
From Laptop to Legion - Turning One Computer Into Many
A recently launched Kickstarter-funded project aims to bring $50 thin clients to schools and small businesses, allowing them to turn almost any computer into a multi-user hub.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 07:47
The tiny Raspberry Pi is brimming with potential.
Personal computing devices have evolved into rather slick and polished gadgets which "just work". They aim to help us forget about what's under the bonnet and get on with the task at hand.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 03:38
Google Chrome 19 Debuts, With 20 Bug Patches
Google Tuesday released version 19 of its Chrome browser, which includes fixes for 20 vulnerabilities, as well as a new feature for sharing open tabs across different devices.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 00:28
Google Digs Up Old Direct-Sales Nexus Strategy
Two years after its initial attempt to sell Nexus smartphones directly to consumers flopped, Google is apparently trying to revive the strategy. This time, though, it's added a few new touches. It's going to work with up to five device manufacturers at a time to create a portfolio of Nexus-line devices that include smartphones and tablets.
linuxinsider.com | 16-May-2012 23:22
Kindle Cloud Reader on Ubuntu
Amazon has Kindle eBooks for both Windows and the Mac OS. With Kindle eBooks, users are able to access purchased books for the Kindle to be read from a Windows or Mac OS computer without a need for a Kindle device.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 20:14
Make TV Awesome with Bluecop
A few weeks back, I was whining that although Doctor Who was available on Amazon Prime streaming, I didn't have any way to watch it on my television. Thankfully, my friend Richard Servello pointed me to the bluecop repo for XBMC. Not only does bluecop support Amazon Prime streaming, but it also has add-ons for Hulu and countless other network-video-streaming collections. more>>
linuxjournal.com | 16-May-2012 19:20
boto 2.4.1
The goal of boto is to support the full breadth and depth of Amazon Web Services.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 17:09
Whatever You Want, Miro Finds It, Gets It, Plays It
The Internet is a hub for acquiring music, video and a just about any other form of content. Miro is one of the most capable player apps that I have seen for all of this media. Keeping up with the various forms of content the Web has to offer can be a daunting task.
linuxinsider.com | 16-May-2012 14:00
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.
linuxinsider.com | 16-May-2012 14:00
Top 10 Windows 8 Features #6: Secure Boot
It's the single greatest dilemma of modern society: How much freedom would you trade to get more security - or vice versa? Since Windows XP became the most exploited operating system in history, Microsoft has taken bold moves - not all of them very popular, but usually very effective - to sever the routes of exploit.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 13:09
Upcoming Mozilla Marketplace lacks Linux support; open-source fix in the works
Back in March, Mozilla outlined plans to further integrate web apps into Firefox to complement its upcoming Marketplace .
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 10:09
Chrome now syncs tabs to Android
As a warm-up for next month's Google I/O conference, the company has released an update to Chrome this morning that allows you to sync tabs across PCs and Android devices.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 09:05
Richard Stallman Recovers After Being Taken Ill During Speech
Free software and GNU Linux icon Richard Stallman was taken ill at a weekend conference in Spain, reportedly being taken to hospital suffering from symptoms of high blood pressure.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 04:45
Red Hat celebrates 10 years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ten years ago, Red Hat was just another Linux distributor, then they got serious about the business market and everything changed.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 00:36
Virtualizing a physical Linux machine
Jack Wallen explains how with just two commands you can have a file ready to import into your virtual machine tool of choice.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 00:36
Hack and / - Password Cracking with GPUs, Part I: the Setup
Bitcoin mining is so last year. Put your expensive GPU to use cracking passwords.
When the Bitcoin mining craze hit its peak, I felt the tug to join this new community and make some easy money. I wasn't drawn only by the money; the concepts behind Bitcoin mining intrigued me, in particular the new use of graphics processors (GPUs). With a moderately expensive video card, you could bring in enough money to pay off your initial investment and your electricity bill in a relatively short time. more>>
linuxjournal.com | 15-May-2012 21:54
IM Contact Blocking In Linux, A Rant About The State of the Linux Desktop
This is a bit of a rant, but after reading the last reply to the bug #2939 Blocking does not work properly on MSN I've really almost had it with Linux and the Open Source folks.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 21:31
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hits 10-Year Anniversary
Today marks the tenth anniversary of Red Hat Enterprise Linux , and many people who have followed the rise of the RHEL platform may be surprised that it is so young.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 18:21
[TORRENT] Chakra GNU/Linux 2012.05 x86_64
Anke Boersma has announced the release of Chakra GNU/Linux 2012.05, an updated release of the project's rolling-release "Archimedes" series featuring KDE 4.8.3: "The Chakra project is proud to announce the third 'Archimedes' release.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 16:21
Free Ubuntu Software Centre Games by EA
Electronic Arts (EA), one of largest video game developers, is now offering free of charge Lord of Ultima and Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances on the Ubuntu Software Centre, which ...
about.com | 15-May-2012 14:38
Freescale i.MX5x ARM tablet from FIC
So here are some pictures of the Freescale i.MX5x powered FIC tablet running our Linux , XFCE desktop Java SE Embedded for ARM and Tom's JavaFX 2 build.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 14:11
Code Clues Reheat Google Tablet Rumors
Murmurs about Google's supposed plans to launch its own tablet soon are growing to a roar. Source code from Google and Samsung indicate that a Nexus tablet is in the works, Slashgear reported. "It seems logical that it will be a Google Nexus device consistent with the Nexus smartphone, but the problem is there's nothing unique about the Nexus smartphone," suggested Andrew Eisner, director of community and content at Retrevo.
linuxinsider.com | 15-May-2012 14:00
Linux for electronic medical systems
Using Linux in medical devices is becoming common-practice, but there are important factors which developers and manufacturers need to consider, writes Ken Herold, senior systems engineer at Wind River Linux is the operating system of choice for a wide range of medical devices, from vital sign monitors to hospital bedside 'infotainment' systems to ... (more)
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 10:16
Mandriva Community Planning Next Release
While waiting for the Mandriva management to decide the future direction of the distribution, the community is taking matters into their own hands and beginning the planning stages for the next release, assumed to be Mandriva Linux 2012.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 09:12
at LinuxTag, May 23-26
LinuxTag has been held regularly for 15 years, longer than any other Linux fair in Europe.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 05:07
Red Hat Discovers Dell An Ally Against VMware Cloud Foundry
The most interesting open source battle going on right now is between Red Hat's OpenShift and VMWare's Cloud Foundry Both are known as cloud platforms, or PaaS.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 04:07
New Red Hat Linux 5 version meets federal security standards
Red Hat has released a version of its Enterprise Linux 5 operating system that is capable of running various types of software platforms thanks to a built-in, kernel-based virtual machine hypervisor.
Topix.net | 14-May-2012 23:55
An Introduction to Application Development with Catalyst and Perl
Catalyst is the latest in the evolution of open-source Web development frameworks. Written in modern Perl and inspired by many of the projects that came before it, including Ruby on Rails, Catalyst is elegant, powerful and refined. It's a great choice for creating any Web-based application from the simple to the very complex. more>>
linuxjournal.com | 14-May-2012 18:39
Windows RT and the Dastardly Browser-Exclusion Deed
Life is never dull here in the world of technology, but some weeks it's hard to remember that this is actually the real world, and not some epic tale of the battle between good and evil. We've seen plenty of examples of good pulling ahead in the struggle in recent weeks, of course -- but there's never any shortage of dastardly deeds being committed, either.
linuxinsider.com | 14-May-2012 14:00
Rosegarden Music Editor Version 12.04
The open source music composition tools Rosegarden has been updated. Version 12.04 brings automation of MIDI channel allocation and performance and reliability improvements in the track editor.
Rosegarden is one of several advanced free music editors available for Linux that make it easy for anybody to compose and play music, and to produce professionally looking music scores.
For more information about the latest version see the release notes on the project web site, where you can also find download and installation instructions.
about.com | 13-May-2012 18:13
Open Source Driver For Microsoft Surface 2.0
According to him, the open source implementation works surprisingly well on Ubuntu 11.10. The process requires you to boot Linux on your Surface 2.0 in the first place.
Topix.net | 13-May-2012 01:11
EA Brings C&C, Lord Of Ultima To Ubuntu
We recently reported that EA had plans to announce some big news at a Ubuntu summit this week.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 20:57
Is OpenStack a New Door to Cloud Adoption?
All the buzz surrounding OpenStack overA the past few months may beg the question of whether Openstack can repeat for Cloud what Linux has done for server operating systems over the past several years.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 16:57
Windows-Linux Connectivity using PuTTY
One of the most popular utilities for connecting to Linux servers from computers running a Microsoft Windows operating system is the open source program PuTTY. It works great as remote terminal for text-based interaction, but is also frequently used to set up SSH connections for supporting remote graphical displays and remote desktop systems. Read more...
about.com | 12-May-2012 15:48
Solutions to an Android email and untrusted server certificate problem
Microsoft's frequent changes may cause issues with the email you receive on your Android phone.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 13:52
Red Hat and IBM Achieve Top Security Certification for KVM Hypervisor
Red Hat, Inc. RHT +2.03% and IBM IBM +0.49% today announced that Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 with the KVM hypervisor on IBM Systems has been awarded Common Criteria Certification at Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ . The Common Criteria is an internationally recognized set of standards used by the federal government and other organizations to assess ... (more)
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 09:48