Infrastructure Linux News for Nov 03, 2008:

A User's Look at Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
(2008-11-03 02:03:56)
Lifehacker: "You've probably read more than a few reviews of Ubuntu 8.10 by now, but most will have focused on technology like what bits of the kernel are new. While such features are the wet dreams of programmers, it can be hard to relate them to day-to-day experience. Instead, let's take an end-user look at the productivity boosts that Ubuntu 8.10 brings, so you can judge if Ubuntu 8.10 is actually likely to offer you any benefits or not."

A Visual Desktop Tour of 9 Ubuntu Releases
(2008-11-03 06:03:56)
Tech Source From Bohol: "Ubuntu, undoubtedly today's most popular Linux distribution has been around for 4 years. Its first official version was released in October of 2004. In the span of four years, Ubuntu has already unleashed 9 stable versions including the recently released Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex". Let's take a visual desktop tour of Ubuntu starting from its inaugural version"

7 Apps Every Open Source Enthusiast Should Brag About
(2008-11-03 12:03:56)
Daily Artisan: "During my years of Linux advocacy, I am usually asked a very basic question “what makes Linux better than [insert OS here].” The answer is a result of years of developing and honing the perfect answer to a non-technical person. I usually start with explaining that there are two fundamental schools of thought in the programming world."

21 of the Best Free Linux Video Console Emulators
(2008-11-03 13:33:56)
LinuxLinks: "This article focuses on selecting the best software which enables a Linux machine to emulate classic video consoles, such as the GameBoy, Nintendo 64, Megadrive, PlayStation 1 & 2, and many others. Please be aware that although all of the software featured in this article is free to download, some of the emulators are not open source."

Tips and Tricks to Tune up KDE 4.1
(2008-11-03 14:03:56)
TechRadar: "Have you been clinging to KDE 3.5 like a polar bear to the last Arctic ice shelf? If so, now's a good time to consider jumping on to the mainland."

Do You Really Need to Install Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu Linux 8.10)?
(2008-11-03 15:03:56)
IT Wire: "Ubuntu fans rejoice, the latest release is upon us in the form of version 8.10, Intrepid Ibex. But can't you just run a software update in Hardy Heron? I'll tell you what's different down to the package level between an upgraded Hardy installation and a fresh Intrepid installation so you can evaluate for yourself."

Linux *is* Granny-Compatible
(2008-11-03 16:03:56)
wolfgang.lonien.de: "He had some problems installing Ubuntu on our aunt's computer, and asked for help. In the end, it was a success story. But it’s a quite lengthy one; it actually started years ago."

You Don't Make Mistakes Like This...
(2008-11-03 17:33:56)
Blog of Helios: "So tell me Dell is a friend of Linux or that they are not complete quislings for the Redmond Empire. Oh please...I do so want to hear you tell me this. It will be an Academy Award performance. It will have to be to explain away this."

7 Top Tips and Resources for Google Chrome
(2008-11-03 18:03:56)
OStatic: "Although there are signs that the very early popularity of this browser has calmed down somewhat, it's still generating a lot of buzz...here are seven tips for customizing and getting the most out of it."

Slow Startup? Bootchart Reveals All
(2008-11-03 19:03:56)
Linux.com: "Ever wondered what takes your Linux box so long to boot up? You can see for certain with the Bootchart package. Bootchart logs the entire startup process and produces a clean, graphical representation of its results suitable for everything from troubleshooting to good old-fashioned bragging rights."

Help Desk on Cloud Computing
(2008-11-03 19:21:41)
Help Desk: "No, the thin client is based on client/server technology. This technology is based on the cloud."

Review: Xerox Phaser 3300MFP Laser MFP
(2008-11-03 20:33:56)
Small Business Computing: "Years ago, multifunction printer/scanner/copier/fax machines weren't particularly great at any one task. But technology has improved, and buying an MFP is no longer a compromise. The monochrome Xerox Phaser 3300MFP ($599) offers the usual multifunction features plus flexible connectivity to network and USB storage, and a high-speed print engine suitable for small and medium businesses with higher productivity demands."

How To Install Intel Pro Wireless 3945 On CentOS Linux
(2008-11-03 23:33:56)
HowtoForge: "In this tutorial, I will guide you through the necessary steps to install ipw3945 wireless adapter on a CentOS / RHEL based distribution.It is written for CentOS 5.2. However, it might work on other CentOS 5.x based distributions as well."

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