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ReiserFS fading into obscurity as maker leads cops to corpse
arstechnica.com — Linux filesystem developer Hans Reiser has revealed the location of his wife's corpse to law enforcement officials. Meanwhile, development on his namesake filesystem appears to be grinding to a halt.More… (Linux/Unix)
KevinFederlineAutomate backups on Linux
ibm.com — The loss of critical data can prove devastating. Still, millions of professionals ignore backing up their data. While individual reasons vary, one of the most common explanations is that performing routine backups can be a real chore. Because machines excel at mundane and repetitive tasks, the key to reducing the inherent drudgery and the natural hMore… (Linux/Unix)
bonlebonFirefox 3 Proves Colbert Bump is Real
blog.mozilla.com — Stephen Colbert gave Firefox 3 his “Colbert Bump” on the day of Firefox 3’s launch. We looked at downloads of Firefox 3 by users within the U.S. – to see what, if anything, could be detected. At minute 23 of the broadcast, Colbert said, “Firefox 3 just got the Colbert Bump.” Guess what happened next...More… (Linux/Unix)
fmg2000Linux for housewives. XP for geeks.
blogs.zdnet.com — The computer proletariat is rising up - and computing will never be the same. Tiny, sub-$500 “netbooks” like the Asus Eee are the hottest thing going in notebooks today. And some surprising things are happening. Like housewives on Linux.More… (Linux/Unix)
MattBDThe Man Behind Ubuntu: Talking with Mark Shuttleworth
linux-mag.com — Linux Magazine spends some time with the man who made Ubuntu, arguably the most popular desktop Linux distribution, possible. Kristin Shoemaker finds out what makes Mark tick, and what’s going on with the Shuttleworth Foundation. More… (Linux/Unix)
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Best Buy Sells Ubuntu for Only $19.99USD
bestbuy.com — ...and have GeekSquad can install it for you, for only an additional $129.99USD! More… (Linux/Unix)
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Move Your Business from Windows to Linux
pcworld.com — If the cost of Windows is getting your small business down, consider shifting to Linux.More… (Linux/Unix)
binoyxjKOffice 2 Alpha 8 Reviewed
dot.kde.org — KOffice, like most KDE applications, has the unique selling point that the same codebase can be compiled and run on various platforms. The latest KOffice alpha release has attracted extra attention since it ships Windows and Macintosh binaries. This naturally means a much larger audience will be able to try it out and kick the tires. Techworld has More… (Linux/Unix)
SirPopper10 Tips for Securing Linux Desktops
resources.zdnet.co.uk — You might find these suggestions to be pure common sense, but maybe you'll see a means of security you never thought of before. If you're a new Linux user, these tips are a great place to start to ensure that your Linux experience is a good one.More… (Linux/Unix)
cosmikdebris
Compiz Fusion:An Unparalleled 3D Environment
techenclave.com — A Comprehensive review of Compiz Fusion 0.76 .. In the mid 2007 it was decided to merge Compiz and Beryl projects to release a much better,stable and sophisticated product .. Earlier named Compcomp but later on named Compiz Fusion..More… (Linux/Unix)
ShashPantGentoo Linux 2008.0 Released
gentoo.org — The new Gentoo Linux 2008.0 release is out. Highlights: updated installer, restructured profiles and XFCE replacing Gnome on the live CD.More… (Linux/Unix)
errejackUbuntu 8.04.1 has been released!
releases.ubuntu.com — The first Long Term Support updated image for Ubuntu 8.04 has been released. This release contains all the security and bug fixes in the two months since it was released, including Firefox 3 final. If you tried 8.04 and had an issue with a bug, you may want to give it another try.More… (Linux/Unix)
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Optimize Ubuntu 8.04 for Speed
news.softpedia.com — So what if Ubuntu is a fast operating system?... There is always room for some more tweaking... More… (Linux/Unix)
thespanielator
Garmin Nav devices run Gnome Linux
linuxdevices.com — Garmin has posted Linux source code for its Nuvi 8xx and Nuvi 5xxx-series GPS navigation devices. The Nuvi 8xx offers a 4.3-inch, 480x272 display, and appears to be based on a Marvell PXA-3xx processor, Gnome Mobile Linux, and GeoClue location technology.More… (Linux/Unix)
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Flash 10-beta2 Linux
labs.adobe.com — Flash Player 10 beta 2 was released on 7/2/2008 and includes new features and bug fixes.More… (Linux/Unix)
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