After I have read iTWire's recent article entitled "Is Ubuntu killing other distributions?" I remembered asking myself the same question when I noticed how Ubuntu is taking over the Linux world.
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Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex raises the bar
Each new Ubuntu release has raised the standard by which other Linux distros are judged. With the new Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex, the focus is on mobility and 3G network support. I found Intrepid to be a fast and stable release, yet I experienced some minor issues that keep it from absolute perfection.
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This is not the end of capitalism
Some of the comments on my last post on the economic unwinding of 2008 suggested that people think we are witnessing the end of capitalism and the beginning of a new socialist era.
I certainly hope not.
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Linux Desktop Education Deployments Planned in 29 US States
Universities and K-12 school districts in 29 US States and 10 countries around the world flock to "Free the Penguins" initiative to maximize desktop budget during tough economic times. Initiative extended to December 31, 2008. Up to 30 free SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Desktop Multiplier licenses are available for the first 30 customers. Free the Penguins Initiative » |
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Growing FOSS communities through EULA’s
I mean honestly, the openSUSE team from what I have observed needs a community, and developers to help. How does this make anyone want to help? How does it foster the environment needed?
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Keep Tab On Home Security With A Webcam And Twitter
Worried about someone breaking into your house in your absence? Or just need to keep a tab on who enters your room while you are away? Well, all you need is a webcam, a linux PC/laptop and a twitter account.
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Brilliant Brainstorms #34 - The Bugs And The Big Features
When I woke up this morning, the only reason I wasn't an hour off was that I happened to notice that my computer's clock was set back. It would be great to see some sort of notification when you wake your computer in the morning to remind people of the change.
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FSM Newsletter 02 November 2008
Hello readers, and welcome once again to Free Software Magazine's fortnightly newsletter, keeping you up to date with all things free software
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The LXF Analysis: Open source innovations
Open source/Free Software often gets a bad rap for innovation. It just copies commercial software, right? Not so, as Neil Bothwick explains -- from eye candy to the internet, FOSS has pioneered new technologies and ways of working...
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Sharpen Your Mind and Have Fun With Tux
It is time to take a break from Linux commands and have some fun playing computer games. Luckily, the open source software community offers many gaming and educational choices among the other applications.
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Why I don’t like Canonical
So, I’ve just been (implicitly) quoted bashing the Mark Shuttleworth / Canonical business model. (The rating on my ZDnet post is a stunning -21 as I write - my most negatively rated comment anywhere ever - but, strangely enough, no-one’s replied to refute my argument). I thought it was worth expanding my point from my own tiny pulpit.
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Opening the Gaming Gadget
When it comes to handheld gaming, the word "open" can be a relative term. Closed devices like the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP rule in popularity.
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Shared open source game media
Free Art Search, the svn/cvs/git media tracking application, now has an overview over the data that is shared between different projects.
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Live Blog Happening Now, Issues
Click here to go to the live review of Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex.
If you are having issues, as some people are, use the blue refresh button at the bottom of the viewer to manually refresh the page. Sorry.
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