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News Linux News for May 02, 2009:
Editor's Note: Taking FOSS to the Next Level
(2009-05-02 00:01:55)
We like to criticize big business for being blind and tone-deaf to what customers really want, with the entertainment industry being the poster child for stubbornly clinging to an outmoded business model, to its own detriment. But is FOSS any better?
IBM launches a new Social Network for Developers
(2009-05-02 01:32:44)
MyDeveloperworks: "With the debut of My developerWorks, two little characters ("My") make a big difference: They take developerWorks from "just" the place where you find award-winning how-to content for developers and IT professionals to the place where you and your peers congregate to connect, share, and collaborate."
Letter From the Editor: GNOME 3.0
(2009-05-02 03:02:44)
The GNOME Journal: "Join Jim Hodapp as he apologizes for the absence of GNOME Journal, describes his thoughts on the future of GNOME, and asks you, the readers, to start dreaming big for GNOME 3.0."
Windows 7 'Brain Dead Edition' (aka Starter Edition)
(2009-05-02 07:02:44)
Jamie's Random Musings: "It is clear that Windows 7 can't compete with Linux on netbooks in either price or features, so what MS is planning to do is cut the price on a lobotomized version, in order to at least get into the ballpark on price, and hope that the majority of consumers are even more stupid than their operating system and won't realize what is going on."
Presto! In ten seconds, you've got an Internet desktop.
(2009-05-02 11:02:44)
Tech Broiler: "Have you ever had the need to boot your laptop in a Starbucks, an airport lounge, or a buddy's house, but don't want to go through the agonizing multi-minute procedure of starting up your operating system with all of its managed software and utilities?"
Speed up Common Tasks with Launchy
(2009-05-02 15:02:44)
Linux Magazine: "Gnome Do is probably the most popular launcher for Linux, but if you are looking for something less flashy and more streamlined, try Launchy. This unobtrusive tool can help you to quickly launch applications and open URLs, directories, and documents using keyboard shortcuts. In addition to that, Launchy sports a couple of plugins which add a few nifty tricks to the launcher."
The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope (Ubuntu 9.04) [ISPConfig 2]
(2009-05-02 19:02:44)
HowtoForge: "This tutorial shows how to set up an Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope (Ubuntu 9.04) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Courier POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc. In the end you should have a system that works reliably, and if you like you can install the free webhosting control panel ISPConfig 2"
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