Last November we learned that Plymouth would replace USplash in Ubuntu. However, for those not interested in trying out Fedora to see Red Hat's Plymouth, there is a package repository of Plymouth packages for Ubuntu available.
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Best racing game ever runs on linux!
Disclaimer: I'm not a racing game fan, in general I don't like racing games at all. So if I say something is the best racing game ever, it's not based on the usual things most racing fans would think make up the best racing game.
mindless gaming
Last night I was looking for a linux game, to do some mindless gaming on the and of a tiring day.
Read more »Ubuntu is based on Debian unstable
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From time to time, I see someone remark that Ubuntu uses packages from Debian unstable, and that they don’t think this is a very good idea. I would like to explain why we do this and how it works, and hope that this will enable a less one-sided view of the subject.
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Three Easy Steps to Set-up Anonymous Web Browsing on Linux
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This is a pretty old "how-to" but I thought I should share this to some of our readers who are new-to-Linux. This simple guide will enable you to surf the web anonymously while using Firefox on Linux.
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Knoppix 6.0: Perfect Distro (also for Netbooks)
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Knoppix has always been regarded as one of the most versatile Linux distros out there, but the latest version of the venerable Live CD Linux distribution has got yet another trick up its sleeve.
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QEMU 0.10.0 Release To Bring Many Features
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QEMU, the popular open-source processor emulator that can be run as a user-space program and also has found its way into use by the KVM and VirtualBox projects, will soon reach version 0.10.0
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Transparent GTK Themes
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Compiz may be the prime suite of effects on the desktop, but it can't go too far beyond decorating the windows themselves. What if you could give GTK+ widgets effects themselves? Depending on your theme, you may be able to.
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Review of Exherbo Linux (From A User’s Perspective)
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Exherbo is a Linux distribution led by a small team of opinionated developers. It’s lean, to say the least, but when they give you a solution for something you can believe it’s well engineered and that it does that task well - nothing more.
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Resurrect your old PC
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Rather than throw old hardware away because it can't cope with Vista's bloat, we show you how to put it to good use - read on to learn how to transform your old computer into a mail server, a fileserver, a web server, a spam blocker, a PC for kids and more!
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Amarok vs Songbird
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Most migrants from other operating systems will seek out a Linux alternative to the ubiquitous iTunes, and chances are they'll come across Amarok 2.0 and Songbird 1.0. Which one is right for you?
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SUSE is Slowing Down
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OpenSUSE release cycle changed from 6 months to 8 months following layoffs
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More Linux tips every geek should know
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We asked our followers on Identi.ca and Twitter what kind of articles they wanted us to put up. KeithWatson1 responded with "I would love to see desktop tip articles", so here goes...
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Taking Ubuntu 9.04 Out For A Spin
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Earlier this week, I previewed Kubuntu 9.04, so I thought it would be a logical next step to preview Ubuntu 9.04 as well.
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Free 3D Video Drivers needed to spread the Linux Desktop
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Desktop use of GNU/Linux is on the rise, and one of the factors leading people towards its use is videos such as these, showing off the newest effects. However, to get these effects on a KDE or Gnome desktop, you must* use a 3D-accelerating hardware driver for your video card.
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The Top 12 Myths About Linux
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