Some Linux bloggers spent the week kicking around ideas for attracting the next generation of computer users to Linux, while others were simply distracted by the nonsensical commercial Microsoft put out on Thursday featuring highly paid spokesperson Jerry Seinfeld.
Read more »The way that will bring more users to GNU/Linux
How the documentation is important to the GNU/Linux world? Why we need a documentation? Basically this is crucial point for any project. The documentation is something like a gate to the project, new users go through that gate to enter in the project and if that gate is broken the user could go in the wrong direction.
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Learning the craft
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LinuxDocumentation.net: Linux Installfest HOWTO
Linux Installfest HOWTO provides information that could help you with the organization of a successful installfest. What is the definition of a successful installfest? Basically when the people are happy after such an event then that means the installfest went O.K. and it is successful. This howto is one of the documents need update and for that reason it is in the wiki.
Read more »Building Trust in Linux Distributions
Opinion: When running a Linux system, a user relies on the creator of the Linux distribution to provide them with a stable, fast, secure and bug-free experience. But given the experience of recent weeks, it may be worth considering how that user makes sure that's what they get.
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The Bizarre Cathedral - 21
Latest from the Bizarre Cathedral. By Ryan Cartwright and Tony Mobily.
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X Server 1.5.0 Is Now Released!
Adam Jackson has just announced the release of the much anticipated X Server 1.5.0. This is the key component that will make up X.Org 7.4, which we expect to see released (hopefully) this week during the X Developer Summit. The X Server 1.5.0 release announcement can be read on the mailing list, while we'll have a full run-down on X.Org 7.4 as soon as it's released.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Available Now: Windows XP $399, Ubuntu $349
The way Dell introduced the Inspiron Mini 9 was pretty inspired, so it's almost been depressing watching the steady stream of leaks deflate it into a now familiar device, even though it's only being released today.
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Selling GNU/Linux in a box
Eight years ago, computer stores stocked a choice of GNU/Linux distributions -- established ones like Caldera, Red Hat, and SUSE, and newcomers like Corel, Progeny, and Stormix.
Read more »Google's Chrome, Mozilla, Explorer, rendering engines: let the war begin
Chrome is in fact a reference to the imminent release of Google’s entry into the browser market. Apparently, the launch was accidentally “leaked” by a Google employee who was a little piggy fingered with the send button on his e-mail client.
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Django 1.0 released!
"No, you’re not hallucinating, it’s really here.
Around three years ago, Adrian, Simon, Wilson and I released some code to the world. Our plan was to hack quietly on it for a bit, release a solid 1.0 release, and then really get the ball rolling.
Well..."
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Community supported GNU/Linux solution helps traditional weavers community in Kerala save lakhs
Today they were here to offer support for FOSS communities , in their own
words " We saved over fifteen lakh rupees on OS licensing costs alone.
Donating money as sponsorship to the FOSS communities and the events that
they organize is nothing com[ared to the help and support they provided us"
And you know what ? We are proud of them . We are proud of ( and to be the
Read more »Why I won’t be using Google’s Chrome much
I’ve been excitedly anticipating the release of the new Chrome browser from Google, but now that it’s out in beta for Windows, I don’t think I’ll be using it very much.
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Freedom Socks - Episode 7 - we interview Matt Lee about the Stephen Fry video
This week is going to be a little different - the show is longer for a start. We cover this weeks news and express our anger in the Two Minutes Hate as usual, but we also have an interview with Matt Lee from the FSF, mainly about the the recent Stephen Fry video. Remember, you can discuss the show on IRC, the forum or email us feedback.
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The Web Interface Is Morphing Into Emacs
"A while back, Steve Yegge wrote a post on Emacs and its future. My executive summary of his post is that Emacs needs to compete or die - and the competition is the browser.
This got a little thread started on the Emacs development list, but not much activity..." --
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