Linux Top 5: Red Hat RHEVS Virtualization 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. (Jan 26, 2012)
Oracle proposal would create single committee to oversee Java specs (Jan 27, 2012, 19:03 UTC) (21 reads)
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(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) (840 reads)
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(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."
The Latest Ubuntu Interface: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Menus! (Jan 27, 2012, 14:02 UTC) (1784 reads)
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(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) (1596 reads)
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(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."
Resize Linux storage with LVM (Jan 27, 2012, 03:03 UTC) (2040 reads)
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(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) (2039 reads)
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(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.
LCA 2012 Bruce Perens on Status of Open Source and James Applebaum on Anonymity (Jan 26, 2012, 20:01 UTC) (1407 reads)
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(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) (1761 reads)
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(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) (2046 reads)
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(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) (1811 reads)
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(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.
Chromium-Based Remixes Worth Trying (Jan 26, 2012, 15:04 UTC) (2037 reads)
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(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) (2271 reads)
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(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."
Webopedia Term of the Day: What is Koobface? (Jan 26, 2012, 10:02 UTC) (1369 reads)
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(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."
Spain's Extremadura Moves 40,000 PCs to Linux (Jan 25, 2012, 15:07 UTC) (2172 reads)
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(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."
Dell Leans on SUSE for OEM Linux Solutions (Jan 25, 2012, 13:38 UTC) (1990 reads)
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(feedback) ServerWatch:Dell OEM Solutions is partnering with SUSE to deliver Linux for embedded and customized solutions. The partnership is the first by Dell that will bring a certified Linux solution to its OEM customers
ITBE: Cloud Computing: The Great Disruptor (Jan 25, 2012, 12:04 UTC) (1424 reads)
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(feedback) IT Business Edge: "The editors of the IT Business Edge Network give their views on what's in store for cloud computing in 2012 and beyond."
Webopedia Term of the Day: What is MGSE? (Jan 25, 2012, 11:03 UTC) (1054 reads)
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(feedback) Webopedia: "Mint GNOME Shell Extensions (MGSE) is a desktop layer for the Linux Mint Linux-based operating system that 'sits on top' of the GNOME 3 desktop environment."
A Broad Look at Hugin (Jan 25, 2012, 10:00 UTC) (1405 reads)
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(feedback) Linux.com: The release notes for Hugin's latest update begin with the words "Hugin is more than just a panorama stitcher."
Moose (Jan 25, 2012, 08:00 UTC) (2131 reads)
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(feedback) LinuxJournal: Perl has been around for more than 20 years.
Crowdsourcing the State of the Union (Jan 25, 2012, 06:00 UTC) (1106 reads)
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(feedback) OpenSource.com: Tuesday's State of the Union Address from U.S. President Barack Obama will include something special: crowdsourced captions and subtitles provided by everyday citizens around the world.
Is a $35 PC the Future of Computing? (Jan 24, 2012, 22:03 UTC) (3941 reads)
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(feedback) Datamation: "There are some concerns that need to be addressed. And one of these concerns is whether you’ll be able to readily buy one of these computers."
