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News 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"
Affordable, Powerful Wireless Range Extension
(2008-11-03 10:03:56)
Wi-Fi Planet: "Its lead product, "The Bullet", a carrier-class, weather-proof, radio system covering the 2.4GHz and 5GHz worldwide unlicensed bands, starts at just $39 making it an affordable solution, not just for professional installers, but for home Wi-Fi enthusiasts looking for more range on their WLANs, as well."
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."
'Linux-Haters Blog' Signs Off
(2008-11-03 12:33:56)
Information Week: "As of last Saturday, the infamous Linux Hater's Blog has signed off. Seekers of curmudgeonly wisdom about Linux cleverly disguised as flaming bile will have to look elsewhere. And, strangely enough, I already miss him."
Best Approach for a Quick & Dirty Desktop Application
(2008-11-03 13:03:56)
Linux Journal: "I have decided to let the geeks out there solve a problem for me. The problem is writing a quick and dirty solution to a temporary problem. I have an idea but I am interested to see what others have to say."
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."
Ultamatix (This Isn't Constructive Criticism. This is Just Criticism.)
(2008-11-03 14:33:56)
Matthew Garrett: "I wrote about Automatix some time ago. It died and the world became a better place. More recently it's been resurrected as something called Ultamatix. In summary, don't bother. It's crap. And dangerous. But mostly crap."
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."
ISP Disconnects Customers with Open WiFi
(2008-11-03 15:33:56)
TorrentFreak: "Unfortunately, for the customers of the UK ISP Karoo, running open WiFi might also get them disconnected - even if it's unintentional."
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."
Writing Network Device Drivers for Linux
(2008-11-03 16:33:56)
Linux Gazette: "This article is based on a network driver for the RealTek 8139 network card. I chose the RealTek chip for two reasons: First, RealTek provides technical specifications for its chips free of cost. (Thanks, RealTek!) Second; it's quite cheap. It is possible to get the chip under Rs 300 (approximately US$7) in Indian markets."
Education IT Chiefs Debate Open Source
(2008-11-03 17:03:56)
New York Times: "The concept of open source software seems so firmly entrenched in higher education that it comes as almost a shock to realize there's actually a debate over it. But debate there was, civilized and trenchant, this week during the annual Educause conference on high technology in higher education in Orlando, Fla."
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."
What Free Software Does the World Need Now?
(2008-11-03 18:33:56)
LinuxInsider: "Debate raged on the Linux blogs after the Free Software Foundation published its list of free software the world needs. Commenters offered their suggestions and several went so far as to paint RMS and friends as out of touch with reality."
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."
Linux Foundation: Sympathy Microsoft
(2008-11-03 19:33:56)
Linux Magazine: "A whole week of success stories for Linux and Open Source, while Microsoft is battling the press, thus the summary from Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation. Even the New York Times sees a good positioning for Linux on desktops."
The Netbook OS Question: Windows XP vs. Linux
(2008-11-03 19:46:56)
Datamation: "Netbooks usually come with one of two main operating systems. Unlike more expensive mainstream and ultralight notebooks, which typically offer either Windows Vista or Mac OS X as their primary operating system, netbooks tend to sport either Linux or Windows XP--mainly due to their lower CPU and power requirements."
Wayland: A New X Server For Linux
(2008-11-03 20:03:56)
Phoronix: "It's no secret that much of the code-base that makes up the modern-day X.Org Server is old and in some places bloated. The X.Org Server continues to evolve and has received a number of major additions in recent times, but wouldn't a clean and lighter server that is designed around today's needs be ideal?"
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."
OpenOffice 3.0 Beefs Up Collaboration, Extensions
(2008-11-03 21:03:56)
Intranet Journal: "OpenOffice has hit version 3, and the free alternative to Microsoft Office and other commercial office suites is looking more professional and fully featured than ever before.
The suite counts a user base of over 100 million users, and has had over 160 million downloads since it began, according to community manager Louis Suarez-Potts."
Get Cable, Dish and Local TV Listings Using Bash
(2008-11-03 21:33:56)
The Linux and Unix Menagerie: " This week's script is an update to include cable and dish TV as well as provide greater coverage of your personal provider's schedule. The next paragraph is another litany of "other scripts we've done before that somewhat resemble this one."
The Top 100 Open Source Software Tools for Medical Professionals
(2008-11-03 22:03:56)
LiveSmarter: "Open source tools are free, highly customizable, and secure enough to handle the sensitive data that medical professionals often work with. Read below for our list of the top 100 open source software tools that benefit health care professionals."
Fl_TeacherTool: Award-winning Software With an Uncertain Future
(2008-11-03 22:33:56)
Linux.com: "The award was only the latest acclaim for Fl_TeacherTool, which has a small but dedicated group of users in the classroom. Ironically, though, the award comes at a time when the tiny project faces significant challenges if it is to survive."
PHP 5 CMS Framework Development: Access Control
(2008-11-03 23:03:56)
WebReference: "Many websites will want to control who has access to what. Once embarked on this route, it turns out there are many situations where access control is appropriate, and they can easily become very complex. So in this chapter we look at the most highly regarded model--role-based access control--and find ways to implement it."
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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