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Introducing Lubuntu Software Center

  • Softpedia; By Marius Nestor (Posted by hanuca on Sep 13, 2011 4:30 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Ubuntu
The upcoming Lubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) operating system, due for release on October 13th, will introduce a new software center application.

10 Best Wallpaper Apps for Android

  • Tech Drive-in; By Manuel Jose (Posted by kiterunner on Sep 13, 2011 3:33 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
Android is growing and so is the interest for Android platform among application developers. We have featured this awesome collection of top games for Android recently, now here are some really good wallpaper apps for Android which I think are among the best. Read on.

Registrations now open for linux.conf.au 2012

linux.conf.au, the largest annual FOSS conference held in the Southern Hemisphere, is now accepting registrations

How Many Open Source Foundations Do We Need?

Open source foundations aren't a panacea - even the ones you respect hugely.

Interview with Rackspace CTO John Engates on Cloud Computing

  • Ness SPL Blog; By Glenn Gruber (Posted by rsmiller on Sep 13, 2011 1:35 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Interview
In this video interview, Rackspace CTO John Engates talks cloud computing in the enterprise including cloud v. virtualization, security in the cloud and OpenStack for private clouds.

Taking a look at Salix

Surprise: This is not a blog item on Bodhi Linux, though a test drive of Bodhi will come soon. After thinking about the lack of Slackware-based distros he has used (and after finding the Wolvix sadly is no more), Larry the Free Software Guy is pleasantly surprised when he puts Salix through its paces.

Memo to FOSS Force: The VAR Guy Won't Ignore Open Source

  • http://www.thevarguy.com; By The VAR Guy (Posted by thevarguy2 on Sep 13, 2011 7:06 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Editorial; Groups:
Christine Hall, managing editor of FOSS Force, openly wonders if The VAR Guy can remain anonymous, engaging and responsible now that Penton Media — a 1,300 person company — has acquired The VAR Guy and his parent, Nine Lives Media. Hall even suggests that Penton’s buyout of The VAR Guy won’t be good for FOSS. Ahem… The VAR Guy wrote a reply.

Canonical Seeks Independent Developers for Ubuntu Linux

  • http://www.thevarguy.com; By The VAR Guy (Posted by thevarguy2 on Sep 13, 2011 6:09 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Ubuntu
Are you an app developer with an “itch to scratch,” or an independent programmer eager for more exposure to the open source channel? If so, the Canonical team is building a site just for you, to help you integrate your work into Ubuntu. Here’s a look at the strategy so far.

Adding More Awesome to Your Office



Whether you prefer OpenOffice.org or LibreOffice, which currently still are pretty similar, out of the box, they are missing some of the conveniences installed by their commercial counterparts. Granted, they are fully functional, but if you want a robust clip-art library and a decent selection of document templates, you'll want to add some extensions and templates. more>>

Photos From XDC2011 Chicago (Day 1)

  • Phoronix; By Michael Larabel (Posted by tracyanne on Sep 13, 2011 4:15 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Here's some photographs from the first day of XDC2011, the annual X.Org Developers' Conference, which this year is taking place in Chicago, United States. XDC2011 is running through Wednesday and is being hosted at the Illinois Institute of Technology...

Microsoft's C++ AMP Unveiled

Using C++ Accelerated Massive Parallelism, Microsoft's new tools for GPU computation.

Lightweight Bodhi 1.2 distro offers Enlightenment for the Linux masses

Ubuntu derivative Bodhi Linux was released in a version 1.2 that moves up to Linux 3.0. Bodhi Linux 1.2 advances to a fresh new version of the lightweight Enlightenment 17 window manager and version 0.4 of the lightweight Midori web browser, and features improved documentation and a variety of new desktop themes, says the project....

linux.conf.au 2012 schedule released

The schedule for linux.conf.au 2012, the largest annual FOSS conference in the Southern Hemisphere, is now available at http://linux.conf.au/programme/schedule

Top Free Android Finance Apps

  • LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms (Posted by sde on Sep 12, 2011 11:32 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups, Security
This article selects high quality Android software that helps investors keep up to date with the latest stock market news, analyse the markets, and identify stock worth purchasing. We also feature the finest personal finance software available for Android devices, as well as apps that help consumers be more savvy when spending money. Being able to keep on top of your personal finances on your Android smartphone or tablet is a real advantage. All of the software featured in this article is available to download without charge, although some of the developers have also released a paid app which offer more functionality and/or the removal of advertising banners.

7 beautiful themes for CyannogenMod 7

  • www.my-guides.net; By axel (Posted by axel on Sep 12, 2011 10:54 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial
7 beautiful themes for CyannogenMod 7 custom Android ROM.

Inside Linux Mint

Linux Mint's meteoric rise to the top of the distro charts can be attributed to its perfect mix of usability and functionality. But if you think it's just another Ubuntu-skinned distro, you're very wrong. Unlike most popular Linux distros, Mint is the brainchild of just one man - Clement Lefebvre - yet it has managed to invigorate the community. It's no surprise, then, that it looks to its legions of users for advice.

Ford's auto tech will accept open source modules

Ford and open source software/hardware provider Bug Labs say they'll collaborate to let developers create modules for the automaker's & Sync& in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system. The jointly created & OpenXC& research platform will utilize hardware add-ons called & BugBases& and & BugModules,& as well as the cloud-based & BugSwarm& service, according to the companies.

BSA secret agenda: open source saves the world

The Business Software Alliance, that concerned body in the US which bangs the drum for victims of crime — Microsoft, Adobe et al — has produced another fine survey setting out the sheer scale of global anarchy in the software industry.

Second beta of GNOME 3.2

The GNOME project has published version 3.1.91, the second beta version of GNOME 3.2. In just under two weeks, GNOME release candidate 3.1.92 is to follow. According to the roadmap, GNOME 3.2 is to be published on 28 September, but the developers are currently a few days behind.

Linux and the Giant Breach

"Cause for concern? Yes, but there's no reason to believe that kernel sources were compromised; such a change would be easily detected with diff," said Hyperlogos blogger Martin Espinoza. "I'd sure like someone to show me a 100 percent secure, internet-connected computer... ."

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