Commercial filters are often expensive, especially when used on a large number of computers, as would be the case in a school computer lab or in small or medium companies with computer networks. In contrast, open source filters are generally freely available for download.
Read more »Howto install a content filtering and virus checking proxy (Part II)
Remote access Mandriva 2007 Free using FreeNX
NoMachine NX is a Terminal Server and remote access solution based on a comprising set of enterprise class open source technologies. NX makes it possible to run any graphical application on any operating system across any network connection at incredible speed.
Read more »Use the "CUBE" with XGL and Compiz on your Suse Laptop.
Well, I got my laptop on Friday two weeks ago. I must say, the HP Compaq nx6310 was definitely a good choice. The only thing I don’t really like is the TrueLife screen. I don’t like it because of the glare, but I suppose I’ll get used to it. Anyway, one of the first things I did was partition the drive, and install OpenSuse 10.2, 64bit version.
Read more »Office software shootout: OpenOffice.org Writer vs. Microsoft Word, round three
Every few years, I check in on how OpenOffice.org Writer compares to Microsoft Word. The first comparison came in 2002, the second in 2005. In those two comparisons, OpenOffice.org emerged as superior, not least for its greater stability.
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Review: Zonbu Update
I have been using my Zonbu for a couple of weeks now so it is time for a report.
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Compiz Fusion 0.5.2 - Review
For the next round of Linux Releases (Ubuntu Gutsy, Fedora 8, OpenSuse 10.3, Mandriva 2008 etc) Compiz Fusion should be installed by default in those releases and with the release date looming not far ahead the time is ripe to give you a preview of what to expect from the latest Compiz Fusion.
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Linux tablet delivers IP-TV, other services over WiFi
A European vendor of multi-service broadband gateways has used Linux and a handful of Texas Instruments (TI) silicon to build a neat-looking WiFi tablet capable of delivering IP-TV wirelessly throughout the home. Thomson's "WiFi Tablet" can deliver a range of other advanced services, too.
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Monitor Web site requests with Mozilla’s LiveHTTPHeaders extension
"A client recently rang me up to find out why their Web site suddenly disappeared and another company’s Web site appeared in its place. Mozilla’s LiveHTTPHeaders extension was invaluable as I traced the Web site requests, ultimately providing the information I needed to solve the problem. Learn more about the LiveHTTPHeaders extension, and get a quick HTTP primer..."
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Mozilla Shows Mock-up of Firefox 3.0's Places
"Places Organizer is one of the most-awaited new features in the upcoming Firefox 3.0."
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A very quick look at elive, with hopes of more to come
I’m glad I took a look though: This is a very impressive desktop. From the live environment, this has to be the most impressive setup I’ve seen thus far, even if it does step outside the XFCE boundaries I had drawn earlier this week.
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Windows Vista Aero vs Linux Ubuntu Beryl (video)
"One of these operating systems is free. The less impressive one lines Bill Gates' pockets with gold." Great video to show your eye-candy-loving-still-using-windows mates
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Technorati tries to organize the blogosphere
"Technorati has announced a new feature called Topics. Topics is basically a "river of news" from selected blogs in Technorati's six major categories: Entertainment, Technology, Politics, Sports, Business and Life. The stories from these blogs scroll down the page as they are written.
Read more »Emacs Pocket Guide
"I wrote this a long long time ago when I was learning emacs, then pasted it on linuxmachos.org, but that site is down atm.
So here’s for future reference"
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Can VMware end Linux hardware compatibility problems?
A well written and insightful article on how Vmware can help resolve Linux hardware compatibility issues.
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Five Easter Eggs for Linux
I have compiled a list of five easter eggs that I came accross over time. Ofcourse none of them are original and most of them has been around for as long as you can remember but I though it would be fun to compile a list of all the Linux Easter eggs with screen shots.
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