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Fedora 9 released ! we have the first screenshots of Sulphur
linux-noob.com — Here are some shots from the install. I will not go into detail when it comes to these. One thing that has changed is the encryption option (i did not test this), that allows you to make and install to an encrypted partition. uname -a Linux localhost.localdomain 2.6.25-14.fc9.i686 #1 SMP Thu May 1 06:28:41 EDT 2008 i686 athlon i386 GNU/LinuxMore… (Linux/Unix)
anywebHow the NSA took Linux to the next level
ibm.com — You know SELinux is built to be virtually attack-proof, but do you know how the National Security Agency (NSA) accomplish it? Take a closer look at the SELinux kernel architecture, why this is important, and what makes SELinux one of the most secure implementations of Linux available. More… (Linux/Unix)
Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux dominating ultra low cost PCs
computerworlduk.com — Microsoft is launching a programme to promote the use of its Windows OS in ultra low-cost PCs but only tose with limited hardware capabilities. In its effort to undermine Linux it is condemning people to machines with poorer functionality and performance than the open source alternativeMore… (Linux/Unix)
Revolutionary Scrollbar Concept watch!
Sync your iPhone Wirelessly in Linux
lifehacker.com — Apple may open up its iPhone and iPod touch devices to third-party apps next month, but the chances that Linux users will get invited to the party are slim at best. That hasn't stopped some intrepid hackers from coming up with a better music-syncing solution than the one Mac and Windows users have—a two-way wireless transferMore… (Linux/Unix)
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Wine 1.0-rc1 Released
winehq.org — What's new in this release: Bug fixes only, we are in code freeze. More… (Linux/Unix)
OnestoneMicrosoft tax evasion: Get gNewSense preinstalled
fsf.org — Los Alamos Computers is now selling laptops, desktops and servers preinstalled with gNewSense, the fully free GNU/Linux distribution. This is even better than what larger companies like Dell and Lenovo have been offering -- and they are also donating a portion of their sales to the Free Software Foundation.More… (Linux/Unix)
GPL wins in Skype case
lwn.net — Harald Welte has posted an update on the GPL-compliance case hearing held on May 8. In the end, Skype dropped all of its arguments and gave up its appeal. "This means that the previous court decision is legally binding to Skype, and we have successfully won what has probably been the most lengthy and time consuming case so far." More… (Linux/Unix)
The heron has landed: a review of Ubuntu 8.04
arstechnica.com — Ubuntu 8.04 was released last month with highly-anticipated features like PulseAudio, GNOME 2.22, and Wubi. Although this release is a strong incremental improvement over its predecessor, we found some serious bugs that detract from the overall user experience. Ars takes a close look to find out if Hardy Heron raises the bar.More… (Linux/Unix)
OpenOffice.org 3.0 Beta Released!
ubuntu-unleashed.com — OpenOffice.org 3.0 integrates ODF 1.2 support, Microsoft Office 2007 Import Filters, charting enhancements, improved note capabilities in Writer, new icons, enhanced pdf export, multi-monitor support for impress, and a start center. For Mac OS X users, OpenOffice.org 3.0 will now run without the need for X11 to be installed.More… (Linux/Unix)
defconoiKDE 4.0.4 Released
kde.org — KDE continues to release updates for the 4.0 desktop on a monthly basis. Version 4.0.4 comes with several bugfixes and performance improvements. KDE 4.1, which will bring large improvements to the KDE desktop and application will be released in July this year.More… (Linux/Unix)
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Switched On: The Linux ultraportable opportunity
engadget.com — This summer seems to be shaping up as a key time for ultraportables with new powerful and power-optimized processors coming to market, the highest-profile of which is Intel's Atom.More… (Linux/Unix)
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Compiz Fusion Truly Spherical Desktop View Arrives!
dev.compiz-fusion.org — For those watching Compiz-Fusion recently, many folks have been waiting for quite a while for there to be a plugin to replace the cube with a sphere. We got a cylinder, and then a deformed cylinder, and finally the developers have put the code for a sphere together! Thanks onestone! [Please note that this is in the development version only.]More… (Linux/Unix)
gavintlgoldWhat can you do with a second Ethernet port?
linux.com — "Purchase a new PC or motherboard soon, and the chances are good that it will come with two built-in network interfaces -- either two Ethernet jacks or one Ethernet and one Wi-Fi. Tossing in a second adapter is an inexpensive way for the manufacturer to add another bullet point to the product description -- but what exactly are you supposed to..."More… (Linux/Unix)
antdudeSun's 'Project Copy Linux' goes commercial
theregister.co.uk — The first supported first version of Sun Microsystems' OpenSolaris, AKA Project Indiana, makes its debut today with additional backing from Amazon's Elastic Computing Cloud. More… (Linux/Unix)
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