Monday, July 16, 2012

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Mint and openSUSE: My take on four Linux release candidates
ZDNet
Summary: It says a lot about the health of Linux distributions that four of the latest release candidates from openSUSE and Linux Mint perform so smoothly.
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OpenStack Open-Source Cloud Platform Celebrates Second Anniversary
eWeek
Rackspace announces a celebration of the second anniversary of the OpenStack open-source cloud computing platform for building public or private clouds.
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'Not cool, guys' -- Torvalds bemoans size of RC7 for Linux kernel Version 3.5
Network World
Raft of changes drives up the size of latest release candidate.
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Raspberry Pi waiting list scrapped: Let the bulk buying begin
ZDNet (blog)
The Raspberry Pi, a $35 (£21.60) ARM-based Linux system of tiny proportions, continues to prove popular. The non-profit organization behind the system, the Raspberry Pi Foundation, has said that both of its manufacturing partners -- RS Components and ...
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Tiny quad-core ARM Linux/Android computer delivers serious power for $129
VentureBeat
The tiny $35 Raspberry Pi set off a surge of demand for tiny Linux computers earlier this year. But a Korean hardware manufacturer called Hardkernel is launching a high-end computer board that measures just 3.5 inches by 3.7 inches.
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VentureBeat
Cure Sick Windows PCs with This New Linux 'Fix-on-a-Stick'
PC Advisor
It's no secret that Linux offers numerous compelling security advantages, including the infinitely useful ability to help fix Windows PCs when they get infected by malware.
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Valve continue to hire more and more Linux wizards
games.on.net
Valve continue to build up steam (sorry) as they head towards some sort of full-blown Linux reveal, with news coming in over the weekend that the company has hired yet another Linux wizard: Sam Lantinga. Sam, according to Phoronix.com, is "one of the ...
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games.on.net
The Grounding of Mozilla's Thunderbird
LinuxInsider.com
There may be no end in sight to the ongoing Secure Boot Saga in the Windows 8 world, but the same, alas, cannot be said for Mozilla's Thunderbird. No, as was apparently prematurely revealed by a leaked email earlier this month, the "end" for the ...
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Linux try to bypass Microsoft secure boot
Fudzilla
Dual operating systems must be protected James Bottomley, chair of the Linux Foundation's Technical Advisory Board, has released a version of the Inte...
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Safecopy Recovers Data from Hard Drives and Other Media, Keeps Working ...
Lifehacker
Linux: Whether it's a troublesome hard drive or an old DVD that's spitting out I/O errors, Safecopy is a Linux utility that will keep plugging away, trying to recover data, until it gets to the end of the media. Most data recovery tools give up and ...
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OpenStack Cloud Platform Gains Momentum, But Rivals Circle
CRN
After all, OpenStack is leading a movement in cloud computing, garnering the label of the "Linux of cloud computing," a reference to the hugely successful open-source operating system. OpenStack started as an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud ...
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Linux 3.5 approaches with RC7
The H
A seventh release candidate for Linux 3.5 was published over the weekend, following a large number of small pull requests submitted by kernel developers. This led Linus Torvalds to tell the developers, "Not cool guys. Not cool."
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The H
Raspberry Pi Sales Restrictions Are Lifted
OStatic (blog)
As we've noted recently, when it comes to the top open source stories of 2012, it's clear that one of the biggest is the proliferation of tiny, inexpensive Linux-based computers at some of the smallest form factors ever seen. And, the diminutive ...
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Raspberry Pi rivalled by rival quad-core Linux board
IDG News Service
Raspberry Pi rivalled by rival quad-core Linux board ( Software ) The success of the Raspberry Pi has inspired a Korean firm to publish details of a new and more powerful version of the same ARM-based Linux computer-on-a-board concept, the ODROID-X.
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Jolla to sell MeeGo-based phones in China
ZDNet
Jolla, the company continuing work on the Linux-based MeeGo smartphone platform that was abandoned by Nokia, has signed its first contract. The sales and distribution deal is with a Chinese retail chain called the D.Phone Group, according to a ...
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Raspbian: The fastest operating system for the Raspberry Pi
Liliputing
While it won't run Windows, it can run a variety of Linux-based operating systems including Debian, Fedora, and even Raspbmc — an operating system designed around the XBMC Media Center application. But the Raspberry Pi's ARM-based processor isn't ...
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Will your next digital camera run Android?
ExtremeTech
Android, the ever popular Linux-based mobile operating system, has managed to work its way into smartphones, tablets, and embedded devices. Interestingly, the next step for Android seems to be taking over the digital camera market. Historically ...
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ExtremeTech
Dell's Ubuntu Laptop Program Enters Beta, 'Blows Away' Expectations
IDG News Service
... Laptop Program Enters Beta, 'Blows Away' Expectations. o Katherine Noyes 16.07.2012 kl 13:55 | PC World (US). Tweet. Fans of Ubuntu Linux may recall a project launched by Dell back in May to create an Ubuntu-loaded laptop specifically for developers.
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Raspberry Pi open for unlimited orders
CNET UK
Raspberry Pi, the super-basic £25 Linux computer that's proven a whopping hit with the nerds, is now no longer restricted to one per person. Great news -- now your Magic The Gathering coven and your Android dev coffee morning can order as many as their ...
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CNET UK
Demand rises for Raspberry Pi's $35 Linux computer: 4000 units made per day ...
The Next Web
Demand rises for Raspberry Pi's $35 Linux computer: 4000 units made per day, bulk orders now possible. 16th July 2012 by Robin Wauters. rasp. Raspberry Pi, the $35 ARM-based Linux system about the size of a credit card, continues to be in vogue ...
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The Next Web
LXer Weekly Roundup for 15-Jul-2012
LXer (press release)
Linux Credit Where Due: We must make todays users aware of what they are using and of the fact that it is Linux. Otherwise we are causing another generation of innocent non-aware users who have no technical idea of their OS. You would already be ...
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Foundation introduces software
Fiji Times
While introducing the Ubuntu Linux software — a free open source software (FOSS) — at the University of Fiji on Saturday, Software Foundation Fiji founder Prof Rohitesh Chandra said the new system was readily available at no cost. Prof Chandra said ...
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Raspberry Pi sales limits lifted
Reg Hardware
Hardware hackers and ageing coders have snapped up more than 200000 Linux running Raspberry Pi gadgets, the charity behind the cut-price computer said today. And, in a far cry from the desperate struggle for kit following the Pi's launch in the Spring ...
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Plextek adds Android integration to in-car entertainment units
Mobile Entertainment
Traditionally, in-car entertainment (ICE) manufacturers power their services with Linux or Windows. But that's all change, as UK-based product innovator Plextek integrates the Android OS into its series of head-units. This is set to offer seamless ...
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Mobile Entertainment
KeePass Password Safe 1.23 released
Help Net Security
KeePass Password Safe 1.23 released. Posted on 16 July 2012. Bookmark and Share · KeePass Password Safe is a free, open source, light-weight and easy-to-use password manager for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and mobile devices.
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Help Net Security
First 64-bit edition of VectorLinux 7.0 now available
The H
Like the project's Standard edition, the 64-bit release of VectorLinux 7.0 – referred to as "VLocity Linux 64-7.0" – includes support for DVD playback, audio and video codecs, and plugins for multimedia and Java support out of the box. The Slackware ...
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Raspberry Pi made available to schools and businesses
PC Pro
... 2012 at 09:35. Sales of the Raspberry Pi are set to take off with schools and businesses now able to order the low-cost PC in bulk. Four thousand of the cheap computing devices are being made each day, helping to meet demand for the Linux-based board.
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PC Pro
IBM Launches Single-Socket PowerLinux Server, Tweaks Power Systems I/O
IT Jungle
Big Blue is fleshing out its PowerLinux line of Linux-only servers, and last week put out a variant of the Power 730 box with a single socket and a lower price tag than the current two-socket boxes that were announced back in April along with a ...
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IT Jungle
Security hole in Amazon's Kindle Touch
The H
This allows attackers to access the eBook reader's underlying Linux system at the highest privilege level and potentially steal the access credentials for the Amazon account linked to the Kindle, or purchase books with the Kindle user's account ...
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Blogs13 new results for Linux
 
2 new mini Linux boxes ~ Linux and Life
By Alababi
After the success of Raspberry Pi, the tiny box that runs Linux, it seems mini PCs that run Linux has become a technology trend. Recently, 2 new mini Linux-enabled PCs have joined the party. The Oval Elephant This is the first time I have ever ...
Linux and Life
Debian GNU/Linux seeks alignment with Free Software Foundation ...
By cj2003
Newcomers of the Linux way of doing things are usually surprised to see Debian not on the FSF's list of free distros, particularly since Debian has always made.
Debian-News.net - Your one stop...
Another way around Linux's Windows SecureBoot problem - image
By Lotte Nielsen
Yes, it's true that you won't be able to easily install Linux, or any other operating system, on Windows 8 PCs, but there is a way around the problem. Open hardware for open-source software.
Blog
Making hardware peripherals for Windows work with Linux too ...
By pnp
Although the maker may not support the use of the product with Linux, it might work without problems - However it would be wise to find out first or at least inform the seller that you intend to use it with Ubuntu Linux and expect to return for a ...
Recent Questions - Super User
Linux Export Command Examples (How to Set Environment Variables)
By Himanshu Arora
This article explains the basics of Linux export command and shows how to set, view and manipulate Linux env variables using export command. Environment.
The Geek Stuff
SlackBlogs: Happy Birthday to Slackware Linux
By Willy Sudiarto Raharjo
It's now considered as one of the oldest Linux distribution currently being maintained. Patrick is the BDFL for Slackware Linux throughout the entire project, even though more and more people joined the Slackware Team and contribute to this ...
SlackBlogs
Fun with File Permissions – Part 1 « Linux Rants
By mike
I was playing around with Linux file permissions the other day. I've been using Linux on my personal desktop for over a decade, and I use it at work as a developer. I've never spent a lot of time where I was the one who administered a ...
Linux Rants
OpenDNS Community > Forums > Dynamic IPs and Linux
I use a cell phone modem with the Linux operating system. This worked fine with OpenDNS until the last couple of months, when I started being blocked from sites that I have never blocked. In fact, I've never blocked anything. I started using ...
OpenDNS Forums - All Discussions
Linux Insider: GanttProject Packs Prodigious Planning Power
By Dmitry Barashev
"GanttProject is an impressive project management tool that can be a useful alternative to similar applications locked onto other OS platforms. For enterprise and small-business users, GanttProject's cross-platform access and easy data ...
GanttProject Development Blog
The Linux Geeks » 07/16 Arch 2012.07.15
By TLG
Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full ...
The Linux Geeks
Design: Unix/Linux SysAdmin with Weblogic
By Design
Unix/Linux SysAdmin with Weblogic. Location: Seattle, WA. Duration: 5 months. Rate: inclusive. Looking for a qualified candidate with the following 'Strong' skills: * Unix/Linux SysAdmin (Redhat/OEL, etc) with at least 7 years hands on in a ...
Design
Linux On Android: Complete Linux Installer (NEW) Updated to v1.1.3
By Zachary Powell
Another small update fixing a few bugs and making some changes (see change log at the bottom of the post). However the big change this version brings is three new buttons in the install guide menu, which will be the next three distros to get ...
Linux On Android
Linux Gaming News » Jack Houston And The Necronauts
By Maxim Bardin
About this project. Jack Houston and the Necronauts is a pulp sci-fi inspired adventure game where you portray Captain Jack Houston on his deadliest mission: to man the first rocket to explore a savage, alien world! The Concept. Think "The ...
Linux Gaming News

Web3 new results for Linux
 
Linux Today - Debian GNU/Linux seeks alignment with Free ...
ITWorld: The Debian Project, developers of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution, are making a concerted effort to get within the good graces of the Free Software ...
www.linuxtoday.com/.../debian-gnulinux-seeks-alignment-wit...
Mandriva Linux Security Advisory 2012-106 ≈ Packet Storm
Mandriva Linux Security Advisory 2012-106 - A heap-based out-of-bounds array read in the exif_entry_get_value function in libexif/exif-entry.c in libexif 0.6.20 ...
packetstormsecurity.org/.../Mandriva-Linux-Security-Advisor...
9.1 Feature: Linux Jails | Official PC-BSD Blog
Yup, that's right, you can install Linux (at this time, Debian Squeeze) into a FreeBSD jail. And, since a jail uses the filesystem of the host, if the PC-BSD system is ...
blog.pcbsd.org/2012/07/9-1-feature-linux-jails/


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