The New Ubuntu Netbook Remix is Totally Karmic
linux-mag.com — If you’ve been looking for a lean, sleek, well supported operating system for your netbook then look no further. Due out next month, Karmic Koala Netbook Remix has a cleaner interface, complete hardware support and numerous other improvements. Let’s take a look. (Submitted by motang) More...
Lubuntu: Floats Like a Butterfly, Stings Like a Bee
linux-mag.com — Some complain that there is simply too much choice in the free software world and far too many Linux distributions. Well, now there’s another called Lubuntu. A derivative of Ubuntu with the LXDE desktop, it’s super light and very fast. Finally, there’s an Ubuntu perfectly suited to those older, low end machines! (Submitted by motang) More...
Top 10 Firefox Add-ons for Linux Users
linux-mag.com — One of Firefox’s greatest strengths is that it can be extended to provide additional functionality to the end user. However, the vast number of extensions available for Firefox can be a bit overwhelming. We look at that top 10 Firefox add-ons that can improve your productivity on Linux. (Submitted by chris1234) More...
First Look at Opera 10: Can it Make a Dent in the Desktop?
linux-mag.com — Last week, Opera released the first beta of Opera 10 with a visual refresh and a number of enhancements and new features. The question is, can Opera make a dent in the desktop or is Opera on the desktop just a Quixotic effort in the face of Firefox and Internet Explorer? (Submitted by greenx) More...
NILFS: A File System to Make SSD Scream
linux-mag.com — It’s difficult to write storage articles at this time and not focus on the upcoming 2.6.30 kernel. Why? This kernel is loaded with a number of new file systems — some of which we’ve already covered, like ext4 and btrfs. Another of the hot new file systems that is in 2.6.30 is NILFS. This file system is definitely one that you should be testing. (Submitted by ha3er0) More...
Linux : Clouding Of The Grid.
linux-mag.com — A while back, I read “Cloud computing is grid, but easier.” Maybe. I believe cloud computing is different and not all that close to grid. In addition, I believe the challenges presented by creating grids coupled with virtualization actually opened the door for cloud computing. I’ll back up my arguments in a minute, (Submitted by greenx) More...
Giving Thanks to Linux and Open Source
linux-mag.com — No matter what Linux distribution or Open Source-based OS you use, be it Ubuntu, openSUSE, Fedora, Debian, OpenSolaris, RHEL/CentOS, The BSDs, Mac OS X, or any myriad of others, absolutely none of this would be possible without the determined and often thankless work of thousands upon thousands of programmers. (Submitted by mrlunix) More...
Linux Cluster Lessons Learned, Again
linux-mag.com — Over the years I have made my share of cluster mistakes. Each problem presented an opportunity to learn something new, become a little smarter, get some scar tissue as it were. I had just such an opportunity this week as I as teaching Intermediate Beowulf: (Submitted by inactive) More...
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