Backing up data can be difficult, especially when you only want to copy files that changed since the last backup. TimeVault is a backup utility for Ubuntu that addresses these problems.
Read more »How To Set Up Apache2 With mod_fcgid And PHP5 On OpenSUSE 11.2
This tutorial describes how you can install Apache2 with mod_fcgid and PHP5 on OpenSUSE 11.2. mod_fcgid is a compatible alternative to the older mod_fastcgi. It lets you execute PHP scripts with the permissions of their owners instead of the Apache user.
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Firefox Mobile Is Out But Only For Maemo
Developing a browser for mobile devices is no easy task, just ask the good people at Mozilla. Late last week, Mozilla released Firefox Mobile 1.0, but don't run to your Apple, Android or Blackberry AppStore just yet...
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Stali
Stali is a new Linux distribution from Suckless.org that is based on a "hand selected collection of the best tools for each task, and each tool being statically linked (including some X clients such as xterm, surf, dwm, dmenu, mplayer)." Suckless has often delivered outstanding software, and I am eagerly awaiting an official release. So, what else is in store?
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Crafting Digital Media: A Book Review
I don't usually write book reviews, but this one is special. My friend and colleague Daniel James has written an introduction to the world of media production with Linux, or as the subtitle describes it, "A manual for creative media on a modest budget". I'll put the spoiler right up front: This book is wonderful and is an essential read for all artistically-inclined Linux users.
Read more »Download Awesome Ubuntu Wallpapers Through Ubuntu Launchpad Repo
You got some really awesome themes for ubuntu via bisigi repo, and now its time to get some cool wallpapers for ubuntu via kwwii repo. This is how you do it in Ubuntu Karmic.
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Lucid Lynx Mascot Wallpaper
Saleel Velankar recently posted this beautiful wallpaper suggestion on the Ubuntu-art mailinglist. Although I really like the use of the mascot (the codename), I would prefer a more abstract, or less obvious, animal like the Hardy Heron or Intrepid Ibex wallpapers.
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Puppy Linux: Your new best friend
On occasion I have a need for a tiny, lightning fast Linux distribution to boot into in order to check various issues on a machine. Either that or I just don’t want to monkey around with someone else’ data. Either way, I will often grab for either a CD or flash drive containing my favorite “micro” distribution, Puppy Linux.
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5 Linux Speed Tips
There are many ways to do the same tasks in Linux, which is a lovely thing because it means we can tailor our workflows to suit our own personal needs. Here are five of Carla Schroder's favorite speed and efficiency tips.
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The KDE 4.3 System Settings - Part 1
In our original article two years ago, we did a complete overview of the entire KDE 3.5 Control Center, a task that was not small by any stretch of the imagination. This time detailing the new System Settings control panel for KDE4.
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Its here! openSUSE 11.3 Milestone 1
Its here! The first openSUSE 11.3 Milestone. This is the first step toward the next openSUSE release. The most important goal of this first milestone is to test the build interactions between newly added features in openSUSE Factory, also known as “get the snapshot to build”. It is in no way feature complete or ready for daily usage.
Read more »Ultimate-Debian-LiveCD-i686 Final
The Ultimate Debian LiveCD! A Megagog plethora of Browsers, utilities, & rescue apps!
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Syntensity goes browser-based
Syntensity, the open source metaverse where you can create and share 3d games scripted with V8 JavaScript, is working on a web-plugin that will let you play the game in-browser, just like Quake live! This will allow for better web integration such HTML game interfaces and in-browser scripting through services like Mozilla's Bespin
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Blogilo: KDE’s blogging client
Social media has taken over the Web in a very big way. It has even been argued that social media is the new Web or “new media”. Two of those popular social media sites are Blogger and Wordpress. There are many advantages to using client software on a local computer, such as the ability to work offline.
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KDE SC 4.4 RC3 Released
With the number of fixes still going into the 4.4 branch after RC2 last week, the release managers have decided to pop another release candidate in between. Last night, Dirk tagged KDE Software Compilation 4.4 RC3, and we're releasing it today already.
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