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Infrastructure Linux News for Aug 04, 2008:
How to Install the Colorblind Applet on GNOME
(2008-08-04 10:00:02)
Softpedia: "I use Ubuntu, and the colorblind applet is part of the gnome-mag package, but for some reason (and I have no idea why) the developers didn't include it in the distro. So, basically, we’re gonna recompile the gnome-mag package, with the colorblind panel applet."
A Tech Lover Owns Up, Signs Off
(2008-08-04 14:00:08)
Linux Insider: "Techies may be born in this day of PC ubiquity, but columnist Mike Himowitz is one of those who was made. He stumbled his way into the computer world out of necessity and found himself smack in the middle of a new era. Now, as the newspaper publishing world lays dying, he's striking out for new adventures -- with plenty of tech tools in his back pocket."
Teaching Tech to Tots: The Use of Linux and Open Source in Pre-schools
(2008-08-04 14:30:08)
IT Wire: "What started as wondering how to contribute to my 5 year old son’s pre-school lead to the discovery of some absolutely terrific open source software that really aids the educational process. Here’s why even in this Microsoft world Linux is the best platform for early childhood education."
Free Software Leader Slams NZ Copyright
(2008-08-04 15:00:08)
Computerworld AU: "Stallman, the founder of the GNU project and of the Free Software Foundation, says New Zealand’s copyright laws place restrictions on distributing certain free software packages. Specifically, these enable users to “escape from digital handcuffs (also known as Digital Restrictions Management or DRM)”..."
Project to Rebuild Internet Gets $12M, Bandwidth
(2008-08-04 16:00:08)
Wired: "A massive project to redesign and rebuild the Internet from scratch is inching along with $12 million in government funding and donations of network capacity by two major research organizations."
My Favorite Useful Compiz Features
(2008-08-04 18:15:02)
Adventures in Switching to Linux: "Personally, I am most concerned with the Compiz plugins that add functionality to my desktop. There are plenty of those too. I am going to outline some of my favorites and most useful."
Microsoft's annual report: A study in open-source awareness...and ignorance
(2008-08-04 19:00:08)
The Open Road: "In reading through Microsoft's annual report, I am struck by how far the company has come in appreciating the threat that open source brings to Redmond. I'm also shocked by just how ill-informed the company continues to be with regard to open source as a business strategy."
88% of YouTube is New and Original Content, Professor Says
(2008-08-04 19:45:02)
Groklaw: "If you watch it, you'll find out why fair use matters, what it makes possible, and how big media is endangering it with their closed and restricted concept of what fair use allows. Actually, they'd prefer to kill fair use altogether. It's only fair if *they* do it. Yoo hoo, Disney, where did you get the idea for Mickey Mouse? Or Cinderella? Or Snow White?"
10 Icons Sets to Customize Your GNU/Linux Desktop
(2008-08-04 20:00:08)
Cats Who Code: "Some days ago, I wrote a post about 30 gnome themes to enhance your Ubuntu desktop. In order to make one more step in Linux desktop customization, here is a list of 10 very cool icons sets for your Linux desktop."
Can Ubuntu Linux Close the Digital Divide?
(2008-08-04 22:00:08)
The VAR Guy: "Untangle is scheduled to host an Ubuntu Linux Installfest from Aug. 4 to 7 at LinuxWorld Expo in San Francisco. This latest Installfest, coupled with recent moves by Canonical and Intel made The VAR Guy wonder: Can Ubuntu Linux close the digital divide?"
The Linux File System
(2008-08-04 23:00:08)
IT Wire: "In my last article I talked about working with shortcuts in Ubuntu Linux. In this article I want to explain the basics of the Linux file system and where you can expect to find things. Once again, I am basing this on Ubuntu Linux."
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