Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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Fedora Linux Moves Forward with UEFI Secure Boot Plans
PCWorld (blog)
By Katherine Noyes, PCWorld · Windows 8's Secure Boot technology has been a hot topic this summer, causing no end of discussion and debate among the various Linux distributions, which are struggling to figure out the best approach for getting around it.
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Linux Kernel Undergoes Breast Reduction Surgery
Wired News
The problem, uncovered last week, lies in a three-year-old piece of code that helped Linux run more smoothly on Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization software. Microsoft developers had to name a piece of code used by the software and for some reason chose ...
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Wired News
Linux Mint 13 KDE released: But does it live up to expectations?
ZDNet
Hot on the heels of its Xfce build, the final release of Linux Mint 13 KDE is now available for download. This is an iteration that a lot of people have been anxiously awaiting, because it combines a lot of good things in a single package. As part of the Mint 13 ...
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The Linux Foundation Announces Keynote Speakers, Co-Located Events for ...
MarketWatch (press release)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Jul 25, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced keynote confirmations and co-located events for LinuxCon Europe and the ...
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Microsoft unfurls patent lasso, snares Linux servers
Register
Microsoft's crusade to lock Linux companies into patent protection deals has netted Redmond's first service provider. Amdocs Software Systems is paying Microsoft to license undisclosed Redmond patents in a deal that "provides mutual access to each ...
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Why Dell is selling Linux again
ITworld.com
July 25, 2012, 9:52 AM — As news is revealed that Dell is releasing not one but three new laptop models preloaded with Linux, the conventional wisdom that the Linux desktop and the desktop in general may be in decline is getting turned on its ear.
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DrWright for Linux Forces You to Stop Typing and Take a Break
Lifehacker
Linux: We've discussed several apps for Windows and a few others for Mac that remind you to take breaks periodically, but Linux users need some love too, and DrWright, a free, open-source utility that locks your system periodically so you take a break, gets ...
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Serious Sam 3 coming to Linux Steam
Shacknews
While Valve beavers away on bringing Steam to Linux with Left 4 Dead 2 as an appetiser, Croteam is working on a Linux Steam offering of its own. Later this year, its madcap FPS Serious Sam 3: BFE will launch for the hackers, code crackers, slackers and ...
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Shacknews
Microsoft gets Amdocs to sign licence agreement to use Linux on servers
Inquirer
Microsoft's recent flirtation with Linux suggested the firm had finally started to warm up to the kernel that is used by operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Canonical's Ubuntu, however it seems that the reason for its interest in Linux is due to ...
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Serious Sam 3: BFE runs screaming to Linux via Steam
Joystiq
While it's true the first Steam game to run on Linux will be Left 4 Dead 2, Devolver Digital's fast-paced shooter may be a close second. Serious Sam 3: BFE is currently in development for Linux and should launch sometime this year – the Linux version will ...
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Microsoft inks mystery Linux licensing deal
V3.co.uk (blog)
Microsoft might never have mastered the near-paranoid secrecy and art of the reveal like master showman Steve Jobs, but it's still a company that likes to keep a tight rein on what information it shares. Needless to say then, when it makes an announcement ...
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V3.co.uk (blog)
Seven Expectations of Linux Users
Datamation
Claiming that Linux users are different reminds me of F. Scott Fitzgerald's comment that "the rich are different from you and I" and Ernest Hemingway's alleged reply, "Yes, they have more money." After all, computer users are computer users. A few geeks may ...
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Serious Sam 3: BFE Set to Hit Linux Via Steam Later This Year
Gaming Bus
Not long after Valve revealed their interest in bringing Left 4 Dead 2 and Steam to Linux, Croteam and Devolver Digital have also come out of the woodworks to announce that Serious Sam 3: BFE is currently in development and will be heading to Linux later ...
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Gaming Bus
WinFF Makes Multi-File Conversion Painless
LinuxInsider.com
Unlike other excellent single-purpose media converters for the Linux desktop, WinFF can convert any mix of multiple selected file formats as easily as performing a batch operation in a file manager. Converting media files is often one of the messiest chores ...
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New Online Trading System for Daiwa Securities Goes into Full Operation
MarketWatch (press release)
The new system is one of Japan's largest online trading systems built using Linux(1) open source software. Daiwa Securities began a phased migration to the new system in October 2011, and the new system has been fully operational since April 2012.
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New Report Ranks Quest NetVault Number One for Linux Backup in Japan
Equities.com
Quest Software, Inc. (http://www.quest.com/) (NASDAQ: QSFT) A new report by the analyst firm IDC ranks Quest NetVault(R) Backup number one for data protection and recovery of Linux environments in the Japan market. Quest's flagship enterprise data ...
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Microsoft licenses patents for Linux server data centers
The H
Amdocs is far from the first Linux-using company to enter into a licensing agreement with Microsoft. Many cases have included Microsoft's FAT and VFAT patents, such as the TomTom case in 2009. Microsoft sued TomTom over 8 patents, 3 of which related to ...
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Microsoft signs patent agreement with Amdocs over Linux-based servers
The Seattle Times
The agreement provides each company with access to the other's patent portfolios, including a license under Microsoft's patent portfolio covering Amdocs' use of Linux-based servers in its data centers, according to a Microsoft news release. Microsoft says it's ...
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New Dell Precision Laptops Offered with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Computerworld India
Dell is expanding the range of laptops with Linux, with its new Precision mobile workstations being offered with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 OS as an option. The company announced two models, the Precision M4700, which has a 15.6-inch screen, and the ...
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New Microsoft patent deal is a Linux loving venture
gearburn
Microsoft licensed its patents to Amdocs because it runs Linux-based servers in its data centres. Amdocs will pay it an undisclosed amount of money to have the 'right' to use the free Linux software. By now you need to pinch yourself because this is real.
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gearburn
Left 4 Dead 2 Hitting Linux This Year, Cold Stream on 360 Next Week
Gameranx
Fans of the Left 4 Dead series on 360 were disappointed yesterday as a promised DLC update, Cold Stream, was delayed at the last minute in order to fix a few bugs. Instead, Valve have made a set of announcements that will no doubt excite quite a lot of ...
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Gameranx
Tuxera Drives exFAT and SDXC Adoption on Mobile Devices Top Android ...
Sacramento Bee
Tuxera Inc. the leading provider of interoperable file systems and connectivity software for Android, Linux, Mac and other platforms, today announced it is working with 8 out of top 10 mobile device manufacturers to bring exFAT solution to the markets. The first ...
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DITA Contract, ANT, Linux, Windows - UK
ElectronicsWeekly.com
It would be advantageous to have experience in Linux and Windows as well as Java and knowledge in high level scripting languages such as ANT. If you feel you have the required skill set to fulfil this contract, please do not hesitate to contact Tom Huggins at ...
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HOB GmbH & Co. KG: Enhanced Productivity via Comprehensive Remote ...
MarketWatch (press release)
While many solutions for accessing Macs allow access only from a Mac, the user is offered free choice with HOB MacGate: access is possible via Windows, Linux, Mac, or a thin client. Flexible Workplaces Are Starting to Roll. Research demonstrates the trend: ...
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Enyo's Out of Beta - but Will Devs Give it Love?
LinuxInsider.com
Enyo 2 Sampler, a new app, lets users browse interactive samples of all the UI controls and view their source code within it. The Enyo team has implemented a new contributor signoff process inspired by the Linux Foundation's kernel contribution process so it ...
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Serious Sam 3: BFE Will Bring the Pain to Linux Players
Side Mission
Devolver's Chief Financial Officer Fork Parker said the Linux release is being prepped for a release on Steam, the Valve game store that is also being developed for a Linux release, that will have full support with Steamworks. There is no official release date ...
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Side Mission
5 Reasons to Consider Ubuntu for Your Small Business
Practical Ecommerce
Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system focused on ease of use, simplicity, and security. This operating system is a good alternative to either Microsoft Windows or Apple's OS X, and may help small businesses get improved performance while saving ...
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Microsoft inks patent deal with service provider using Linux servers
ZDNet Australia
On July 24, Microsoft signed a patent deal with a different kind of vendor: a software and services provider to telcos that runs its business on Linux servers. Today's patent agreement announced between Microsoft and Amdocs provides "mutual access to each ...
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Intel updates its open source Linux drivers
The H
Intel's graphics driver package is aimed at developers looking for a pre-tested bundle of components rather than Linux end users. Aside from the actual drivers, the collection also includes other software components that have been tested in conjunction with ...
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Murchison radio astronomers to get Linux cluster
iT News
The international Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) Consortium has purchased a new IBM computing cluster to process some 50TB of data a day from radio telescopes in the Australian outback. The 24-node cluster will be set up at the Murchison Radio ...
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Blogs14 new results for Linux
 
Linux Today - Rethinking Linux Hardware: Upgrade or Buy New?
Datamation: In this article, I'll highlight examples of instances where a PC upgrade makes sense and which distribution is best suited for older hardware.
Linuxtoday.com
Mandriva Linux Security Advisory 2012-110 ≈ Packet Storm
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1. Mandriva Linux Security Advisory MDVSA-2012:110 http://www.mandriva.com/security/. Package : mozilla. Date : July 24, 2012. Affected: 2011., Enterprise Server 5.0. Problem Description: ...
Packet Storm ≈ Full Disclosure...
A Linux version is next for Serious Sam 3: BFE -Destructoid
By Jordan Devore
The latest update on Valve's interest in bringing Left 4 Dead 2 and Steam over to Ubuntu was a spot of bright news for Linux users, and there's more where that came from. Croteam and Devolver Dig...
Destructoid
Vigil@nce - Linux kernel: denial of service via nf_ct_frag6_reasm ...
By Vigil@nce
This bulletin was written by Vigil@nce : http://vigilance.fr/offer SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY When the firewall uses the nf_conntrack_ipv6 (...)
Global Security Mag Online
The Linux Foundation Announces Keynote Speakers, Co-Located ...
By admin
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/25/12 -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today.
Nearshore Journal
How To Integrate ClamAV Into PureFTPd For Virus Scanning On ...
HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials Logo. News · FAQForge · ISPConfig · Subscribe ... LinuxCertified Announces its next Embedded and Real-Time Linux Development Training course. Bridge Linux 2012 Xfce Review · The 'Walled ...
HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and...
Change lost root password without CD/DVD on SUSE Linux Server
By adminramble
How to recover root access to your Novell SUSE Linux Server if you lost your password, no CD/DVD needed,
SysAdmin Ramblings
Ubuntu or Linux Mint and Linux-mint's Mate or Cinnamon - Super User
By Aash Maharoon
I read so many articles on Ubuntu vs Linux Mint and Linux-mint's Mate vs Cinnamon. All aricles mentioned about their both pros and Cons. Finally I m messed to find the suitable Linux distro for me. Any one can tell me, "Just run all those and ...
Recent Questions - Super User
Microsoft signs patent deal with company that uses Linux servers ...
By John Callaham
Microsoft has announced a new patent agreement with the Amdocs concerning the Linux-based servers in its data centers. Specifics of the deal were not disclosed.
Neowin
The Linux Foundation (linuxfoundation)'s status on Wednesday, 25 ...
By linuxfoundation
The Linux Foundation (linuxfoundation)'s status on Wednesday, 25-Jul-12 15:20:26 UTC. The Linux Foundation. TODAY'S NEWS: LinuxCon Europe Keynotes, Co-located Events Announced. Torvalds, Shuttleworth and more: bit.ly/N2mkiZ # ...
rapichat and friends
10 Linux nslookup Command Examples for DNS Lookup
By Lakshmanan Ganapathy
nslookup is a network administration tool for querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain domain name or IP address mapping or any other specific DNS.
The Geek Stuff
Doug Penner (darwinsurvivor)'s status on Tuesday, 24-Jul-12 21:44 ...
By darwinsurvivor
Doug Penner (darwinsurvivor)'s status on Tuesday, 24-Jul-12 21:44:34 UTC. Doug Penner Linux. Anyone know a !linux program for printing lots of things on one page (stickers, business cards, icons, etc)? Mixing files would be a plus!
linux timeline
GNU Linux-libre 3.5-gnu: Free and a half [LWN.net]
By lxoliva
Have you actually looked at the license of the microcode blobs? It's not just that they're software without corresponding sources, the license is also quite obnoxious! Sorry, I'm about to hit the road for FISL so I don't have it handy, but it shouldn't ...
LWN.net comments
The Linux Geeks » 07/24 VortexBox 2.1
By TLG
VortexBox is a Fedora-based Linux distribution that turns an unused computer into an easy-to-use music server or jukebox. Once VortexBox has been loaded it will automatically rip CDs to FLAC and MP3 files, ID3-tag the files, and download ...
The Linux Geeks

Web1 new result for Linux
 
Installation Guide - ArchWiki
In Install media 2012.07.15, AIF (the Arch Installation Framework) is no longer included but instead Arch Install Scripts are provided to aid in the installation ...
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installation_Guide


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