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Automatically compile and install the latest kernel using KernelCheck in Ubuntu

http://www.ubuntugeek.com

KernelCheck is a project that is designed to easily build the latest kernel for your distribution using the instructions provided in the Master Kernel Thread .

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OOXML Vote Tracker and Calculation Guide

http://www.consortiuminfo.org

Unless thus-far unannounced votes that were formerly "approve" or "abstain" switch to "disapprove," it appears that OOXML will be approved. See details in the cumulative "updates" section below.

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Customize the Update Manager in Ubuntu

http://www.techthrob.com

One of the great things about using open source software is the frequency with which bugs are fixed, security holes are patched, and new features are added. Ubuntu includes a very convenient update manager but constantly upgrading your system can be a burden. This guide will explain howto customize the manager to run less often, or automatically install updates.

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Paint Mono Update

http://tirania.org

paint-mono is a port of Paint.NET. The only way it could be built in the past was using a development version of MonoDevelop and there was no way of generating packages for it.

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PCLinuxOS improving its community

http://abhay-techzone.blogspot.com

We have loads of websites, reviews and blogs about how "radically simple" PCLinuxOS is.....there are three major problems with PCLOS

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WINDOWS SLOWDOWN: Microsoft forces install of Windows Desktop Search

http://apcmag.com

Microsoft's update mismanagement throws its user-base into chaos once again. What a great time to make the shift to Free Software.

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The myth of the thousand updates for Linux, debunked

http://rudd-o.com

“Look at the pace of the update releases!” Microsoft shills’ latest tune goes something like this: “but Linux is so much more insecure than Windows — just look, every day you see security updates released!”.

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AWN Updates: New 3D Effect

http://grumpymole.blogspot.com

AWN is developing so quickly that it is worthwhile updating and recompiling on a daily basis to see the changes. Today brought a new look for the Volume-Control-Applet and a new Icon effect: 3D turn.

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Confirmed: Microsoft is fiddling with system files without permission

http://blogs.zdnet.com

Microsoft Corp. has started updating files on computers running Windows XP and Vista, even when users have explicitly disabled the operating systems’ automatic update feature, researchers said today.

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Dell "Remastered" Ubuntu 7.04 ISOs Available for Download

http://direct2dell.com

Based on community feedback, we have created remastered Ubuntu 7.04 CD media to help with installing the OS on the Inspiron 1420 and 530.

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Debian Linux 4.0 Gets an Update

http://www.desktoplinux.com

A new update to the latest stable version of Debian 4.0 includes security updates and other important problem fixes.

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