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Btrfs To Go Production-Ready In Oracle Linux
(Jan 28, 2012, 14:00 UTC) (1153 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Phoronix: Btrfs, the quite promising next-generation Linux file-system that's been in-development for years by Chris Mason and others, is about to take on a big role within Oracle's Enterprise Linux distribution.

Canonical HUD Brings Apps to Life on Ubuntu Linux Desktop
(Jan 28, 2012, 10:00 UTC) (1894 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
EnterpriseAppsToday: Ubunutu's desktop lead explains why HUD will succeed where Mozilla Ubiquity failed.

People Behind Debian: Josselin Mouette, founder of the Debian GNOME team
(Jan 28, 2012, 06:00 UTC) (1156 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
apt-get-install-debian: Josselin Mouette is one the leaders of the pkg-gnome team, he takes sound technical decisions and doesn’t fear writing code to work-around upstream issues.

Tech Comics: "One Day They Will Yell Back"
(Jan 28, 2012, 01:00 UTC) (2207 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Datamation:If a piece of software frustrates you, did you attempt to communicate with it?

The Grand /usr-fication of Linux
(Jan 27, 2012, 23:00 UTC) (2691 reads) (2 talkbacks) (feedback)
ITWorld: The Fedora Project is currently mounting a concerted effort to merge Linux filesystem directories into a more organized structure, an effort known as /usr merge.

Red Hat Taking Gluster from Open Core to Open Source
(Jan 27, 2012, 22:00 UTC) (1527 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
InfoStor:Red Hat wants to return the Gluster filesystem to its open source roots.

Katherine Noyes: I'm a Linux fan, and I enjoy helping to bring Linux to the forefront
(Jan 27, 2012, 21:02 UTC) (1581 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
DarkDuck: "If you have enjoyed two interviews I made with women in Linux world before, I am sure you will love this one too."

Be lazy, be fast
(Jan 27, 2012, 20:07 UTC) (1681 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
ComputerWorld UK: "What defines a well-run open source project? There are a number of important attributes to look for."

Oracle proposal would create single committee to oversee Java specs
(Jan 27, 2012, 19:03 UTC) (1213 reads) (2 talkbacks) (feedback)
IT World: "If a new proposal by Oracle is accepted, oversight of Java technical standards will fall under the auspices of a single committee, rather than the current system, which has separate entities for Java EE/SE and ME."

Linux Mint 13 gets back to desktop basics
(Jan 27, 2012, 18:01 UTC) (4061 reads) (2 talkbacks) (feedback)
IT World: "Bucking the trend of increasingly experimental desktop interfaces, the developers behind the Linux Mint are adopting a simpler desktop for the next version of the open-source Linux distribution."

Microsoft seeking open-source expert to help put Linux on Azure
(Jan 27, 2012, 17:04 UTC) (1504 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
All About Microsoft: "Microsoft is moving steadily ahead with its plan to enable Linux to run on its Windows Azure cloud platform."

Gentoo-based Toorox Releases 01.2012 GNOME Edition
(Jan 27, 2012, 16:01 UTC) (1149 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
OSTATIC: "Toorox is a Gentoo-based binary distribution that installs additional software and updates from source."

Basic Backup Script in BASH
(Jan 27, 2012, 15:03 UTC) (2460 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Linux Forums: "Everyone should be backing up their data."

The Latest Ubuntu Interface: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Menus!
(Jan 27, 2012, 14:02 UTC) (3057 reads) (3 talkbacks) (feedback)
OSTATIC: "Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth is getting a lot of notice for a blog post he has up, that defends the Heads-Up Display (HUD) interface that the upcoming version 12.04 LTS version of Ubuntu will feature."

8 Best Free Android Launchers
(Jan 27, 2012, 13:01 UTC) (2564 reads) (3 talkbacks) (feedback)
LinuxLinks: "Given the plethora of software, the purpose of this article is to provide an insight into the best free home replacement apps available for the Android platform."

Apache OpenOffice - The IBM Edition?
(Jan 27, 2012, 06:00 UTC) (4005 reads) (2 talkbacks) (feedback)
InternetNews: From the 'Goodbye Lotus Symphapache open officeony' files:

Resize Linux storage with LVM
(Jan 27, 2012, 03:03 UTC) (2555 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
LinuxOS Pro: "You need more space on your server/desktop/etc.. This guide will help you add it to the volume you’re currently using on your system."

Linux Top 5: Red Hat RHEVS Virtualization
(Jan 26, 2012, 23:00 UTC) (2449 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
LinuxPlanet: There are any number of different key use cases for Linux. One of the fastest growing areas is virtualization, and it's one where Linux leader Red Hat is now out with a new release.

Critically Acclaimed Linux Game OilRush Final Released Officially
(Jan 26, 2012, 22:01 UTC) (3409 reads) (2 talkbacks) (feedback)
Ubuntu Vibes: "The critically acclaimed game was in beta testing period for quite a long time and today final stable version is shipping officially."

Dualbooting Windows 7 And Linux Mint 12
(Jan 26, 2012, 21:03 UTC) (2484 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
HowtoForge: "This tutorial will explain how to install Linux Mint 12 alongside Windows 7."

LCA 2012 Bruce Perens on Status of Open Source and James Applebaum on Anonymity
(Jan 26, 2012, 20:01 UTC) (1590 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Unixmen: "His commentary on the present status of Open Source, throws light on how a handful of commercial open source ventures, such as Canonical, are similar in behaviour with 'branded' or proprietary software like Microsoft and says, 'And we trust very few companies to decide what’s right for us.'"

Arctext.js – Curving Text with CSS3 and jQuery
(Jan 26, 2012, 19:00 UTC) (1997 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
codrops : While CSS3 allows us to rotate letters, it is quite complicated to arrange each letter along a curved path. Arctext.js is a jQuery plugin that let's you do exactly that.

How to Make Programs Start Automatically in Linux Mint 12
(Jan 26, 2012, 18:00 UTC) (2319 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
How To Geek: In Windows we have the Startup folder where we can easily place a shortcut to a program that we want to launch automatically. In Linux Mint there is a way easier way to manage startup applications

Using Plop Boot Manager for USB Boot
(Jan 26, 2012, 17:00 UTC) (2083 reads) (1 talkbacks) (feedback)
LinuxJournal: Portability is a huge advantage that Linux enjoys over most other desktop operating systems as most major distros work very well when installed to a flash drive.

How Dell Migrated from SUSE Linux to Oracle Linux
(Jan 26, 2012, 16:00 UTC) (2476 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Oracle: How Dell planned and implemented the migration, including key conversion issues and an overview of their transition process.

Chromium-Based Remixes Worth Trying
(Jan 26, 2012, 15:04 UTC) (2257 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
InfoWorld: "Its open source incarnation, Chromium, has become the basis for a slew of spinoffs, remixes, and alternative versions."

KDE Software Compilation 4.8 Officially Released
(Jan 26, 2012, 14:01 UTC) (2502 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Softpedia: "After six month of hard work, the KDE Software Compilation 4.8 is finally here, bringing beautiful new features, various software updates, and lots of performance improvements."

75 Open Source Apps That Could Improve Your Life
(Jan 26, 2012, 13:02 UTC) (4789 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Datamation: "These open source apps can help you keep your resolutions to break bad computing habits, stick to a budget, and much more."

How Open Source Licenses Affect Your Business and Your Developers
(Jan 26, 2012, 12:01 UTC) (1720 reads) (5 talkbacks) (feedback)
CIO: "Developers and companies seem to be moving from the GPL in favor of less restrictive permissive licenses for open source projects. What's behind the trend and how does it impact your business?"

Webopedia Term of the Day: What is Koobface?
(Jan 26, 2012, 10:02 UTC) (1498 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Webopedia: "The name given to a computer worm that uses Facebook's messaging system to infect PCs in an attempt to gather sensitive information such as credit card numbers."

HP plans September open-source release for webOS
(Jan 26, 2012, 06:04 UTC) (2034 reads) (1 talkbacks) (feedback)
IT world: "HP expects the open webOS beta to be published in August, with version 1.0 coming out in September."

SECURITY: Did Linus Jump the Gun on a Kernel security fix?
(Jan 25, 2012, 22:52 UTC) (8796 reads) (2 talkbacks) (feedback)
InternetNews: From the 'Upstream First!' files

Dell Servers Embrace SUSE Linux, But SUSE Studio Is the Real Story
(Jan 25, 2012, 21:02 UTC) (3374 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
The VAR Guy: "Keep a close eye on SUSE Studio, one of the best gifts Novell executives offered the Linux community before selling the company to Attachmate."

50 Android Apps to Customize Your Smartphone
(Jan 25, 2012, 20:00 UTC) (4712 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Datamation: Android apps to extend battery life, improve communication, optimize RAM and otherwise boost your smartphone's performance.

With Clonezilla, Install Once and Clone Forever
(Jan 25, 2012, 20:00 UTC) (3059 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Wazi: Clonezilla Server Edition can help you install servers with less effort, and the same, or better, results than visiting each machine with a disc.

Do Tebow-Like Beliefs Make You a Better Software Developer?
(Jan 25, 2012, 18:00 UTC) (2970 reads) (14 talkbacks) (feedback)
Datamation: A software developer shares his experience with colleagues who felt personal beliefs influence coding ability.

SECURITY: Linux vendors rush to patch privilege escalation flaw after root exploits emerge
(Jan 25, 2012, 17:00 UTC) (3263 reads) (3 talkbacks) (feedback)
ITWorld: Linux vendors are rushing to patch a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be exploited by local attackers to gain root access on the system.

Some time-saving tips that every Linux user should know
(Jan 25, 2012, 16:01 UTC) (4800 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Linux-News: "The emphasis is on somewhat less-known techniques that are generally important or useful to technical users."

Spain's Extremadura Moves 40,000 PCs to Linux
(Jan 25, 2012, 15:07 UTC) (2354 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
Softpedia: "The Extremadura administration's computers will receive the same Debian Linux OS used by the region's public health services and schools for about five years now, LinEx."

Linux / Open Source For Kids: A Feast of Riches
(Jan 25, 2012, 14:03 UTC) (2089 reads) (0 talkbacks) (feedback)
worldlabel.com: "Here is a batch of excellent educational and creative software for children, and for beginners of any age."

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