Infrastructure Linux News for Aug 05, 2008:

20 Most Nimble and Simple X Window Managers for Linux
(2008-08-05 00:07:08)
Tech Source From Bohol: "One of the best ways to speed up your Linux desktop is to utilize an ultra-lightweight window manager. To all speed-conscious techies, minimalist lovers, and to those who are still hoping to revive their ageing computer hardware, let me introduce you to the 20 most nimble and simple X window managers for Linux."

Working With Shortcuts in Linux (Ubuntu)
(2008-08-05 09:00:02)
IT Wire: "When you install an application, in most cases it will show up somewhere in the menu. Sometimes the location seems to be a bit arbitrary. So, firstly we'll have a look at how to move items in the menu. Once again, all of the following information applies to Ubuntu."

Linux Laptop, Make or Buy?
(2008-08-05 14:30:02)
ZDNet: "My recent call for a Linux laptop drew a lot of response and several kind e-mails."

Using Grub To Change RedHat Linux's Root Password
(2008-08-05 18:00:04)
The Linux and Unix Menagerie: "Today, we're going to take a look at a quick way to get back your root password (assuming its yours) if, for some reason, you get locked out of your machine. It happens... more than I'd care to admit..."

FbTerm: Better Terminal Windows When You Don't Have X
(2008-08-05 20:00:04)
Linux.com: "FbTerm provides you with a fast terminal emulator that runs directly on your system's framebuffer. Using the framebuffer brings improved performance while allowing you to render UTF-8 text in the terminal. FbTerm aims to be at least as fast as the normal Linux kernel terminal while providing internationalization support and modern font handling with fontconfig. It allows you to create as many as 10 different terminal windows on the same framebuffer, each window having scrollback history."

What to Expect in Debian 5: Lenny
(2008-08-05 21:00:04)
Practical Technology: "Unlike the last Debian release, Etch, which was delayed for several months by internal developer dissension, Lenny, however, has had a smooth development path. With any luck at all Lenny should appear, as scheduled, in September."

Funny On Monday - MS Has Pushed It Too Far
(2008-08-05 22:00:04)
The Linux and Unix Menagerie: "Hopefully you'll enjoy this long-long joke from long-long ago (and my tags for this post :)"

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