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Ubuntu penguins build Linux TV challenge
Turned to Microsoft and Google?
Open-sourcers are taking Ubuntu Linux in the direction of Google TV and Microsoft's Xbox 360.…
UK.gov to build child army of software coders
Presumably they will all be supping on Silicon Roundabout milkshakes soon
IT and computer science in schools is in serious need of reform, the creative industries minister Ed Vaizey said today, thereby indicating that changes to the school curriculum were on the agenda.…
Gaming History and the People Who Made It
Fantasy author Thomas A. Knight discusses gaming history and the people who made it. From D&D to Nintendo, these were the people that made gaming what it is today.
Download CRUX 2.7.1 With Linux Kernel 2.6.39.4
Matt Housh announced on November 25th the immediate availability for download of the CRUX 2.7.1 Linux operating system, which comes with a new kernel and a few updated packages.
Review: openSUSE 12.1 GNOME + KDE
Most things (apart from the usual newer versions of programs) have stayed the same or improved since version 11.4...except apparently for hardware support, which can be a dealbreaker (and was for me).
Best Time-Tracking Applications for Linux
Time-tracking software are an important part of a freelancer’s workflow. Not only do they increase productivity, they also save freelancers from the hassles of billing and invoicing. Though most of the applications in this genre are web-based, there are a few choices for users who prefer having a dedicated desktop software. For Linux users though, the choices are even more limited. So, if you’re a freelancer or simply a productivity freak, read on as we list some of the best time-tracking applications for Linux
fslinux_build: Debian Custom Build Script
Following on with this project I have finally put together a script to custom build a Debian installation ISO. Although this script does not provide a solution to all the design goals I had in mind it does provide a simple method and framework to work towards my ultimate goals.
Install Memcached And PHP5-MemCached Module On Debian 6.0 (Squeeze)
"Memcached is free & open source, high-performance, distributed memory object caching system, generic in nature, but intended for use in speeding up dynamic web applications by alleviating database load." This article is going to explain how to install memcached and PHP5-MemCached module on a Debian 6.0(Squeeze) system with Apache2.
Understanding Linux Directory Structure
Linux has a peculiar but systematic directory structure that effectively defines the roles of each system directory. The most common directories included in Linux are Bin, Boot, Dev, Etc, Home, Lib, Media, Mnt, Opt, Proc, Sbin, Sys, Tmp, Usr, and Var. These Linux directories form the core structure, sheltering almost all necessary Linux operations.
Parted Magic update brings fixes for multi-boot CD issues
A new version of Parted Magic, simply labelled "2011_11_24", has been released. According to the release announcement post on the project's News page, the update to the open source, multi-platform partitioning tool includes the 3.1.2 Linux kernel and brings "some major changes that might cause some issues with the Multi-Boot-CD crowd".
Linux Mint 12 screenshot preview
Linux Mint 12, code-named Lisa, is the latest release of the popular desktop Linux distribution. This is the version of Linux Mint based on Ubuntu Desktop, not the one based on Debian. That one is called Linux Mint Debian Edition, or LMDE.
Password cracking with John the Ripper on Linux
For those of you who haven't yet heard about John the Ripper (hereby called John for brevity), it is a free password cracking tool written mostly in C. Before going any further, we must tell you that although we trust our readers, we do not encourage or condone any malicious activities that may be performed using this tool or any other tools we talked about in the past. Security-related tools are often like a double-edged sword, in that they can be used for good but also for bad things. So although it might sound tempting, we recommend you to refrain from any damaging activities, if for nothing else, just because you have great chances to land in a jail cell.
CEntrance MicPort Pro in Linux
Face it, PCI- and PCI-Express-based soundcards don't always cut it for professional-quality recording. Despite offering optical, line-ins, and microphrone inputs, soundcards simply can't accommodate all hi-fi audio equipment.
Ubuntu vs LinuxMint: Distrowatch Ratings Don't Matter, Dude!
The 'traditional' Ubuntu user is being marginalized by such fan-boys in the same community that he built, and he is looking elsewhere. He is looking at LinuxMint. He is looking at Fedora. He is looking at openSUSE.
LXer Weekly Roundup for 27-Nov-2011
LXer Feature: 27-Nov-2011In the Roundup this week we have why Linux isn't just for geeks, Steven Rosenberg wants to keep it our Internet, LibreOffice might get a visual touch up, syslog may not be around for long and an apology to the Debian community. Enjoy!
Disadvantages of Using Linux
There is a very large community of people who swear by Linux, but there are some disadvantages to using it. Here are some of them.
How to clone a PC on the network with 2 live cd
Mini guide to clone 2 PC without any special tools.
With two Linux livecd, can be anything you like the only requirement is the support to the network, you can proceed using the command “dd” and transferring the data over the network with the comand “netcat“.
Android scare: percentages do not tell the real tale
In its eagerness to put a computer running its software on every desk, Microsoft has spawned a number of ancillary industries, the most pernicious of which is the anti-virus group. McAfee is a major force in this industry.
Will it be Desura’s Linux client Vs USC?| Gaming
The hottest news in GameWorld now, is not a new game, but the perplexing issue of using Desura or USC (Ubuntu Software Centre) to download games. Up until last week, when Desura moved the Linux client out of beta and launched a full release, users were waiting up for the 65 games that it would bring to Linux-using gamers.
Win a copy of the indie game BEEP!
Want to win a copy of beep lxer visitors? Well here is your chance!
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