flv2dvd is a script that convert an flv into a dvd iso image. simple stick the (single flv file) into an empty directory, cd into it and type in (flv2dvd *) without the quotes. The end result is a dvd iso that you can burn using your favourite cd burner.
Read more »Apple Files Motion to Dismiss Psystar's Counterclaims, as text
Apple has filed a motion to dismiss [PDF] Psystar's counterclaims, which hardly surprises me. I have it as text for you. Apple has asked for a court date on November 6th at 8 AM in Judge William Alsop's courtroom in San Francisco. If any of you are in the area and can attend, that would be fabulous.
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ODF – Our work here is done?
Day 0 had been concluded with a tasty Korean meal (washed down with possibly a tad too much Korean vodka) and it was very interesting to hear some of the views from NB members on how they thought the office formats future will play out (and no, there were no Microsoft, IBM or Ecma people at the table).
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Four Easy Fun Useful Things You Can Do With Linux
Today you get a hearty serving of some of my favorite tips and tricks, painstakingly accumulated and carefully squirreled away for a special occasion.
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Zen and the Art of the Six-Figure Linux Job
You’ve heard the stereotypes and the misconceptions. Since Linux is free software, the developers who create it are paid next to nothing, right?
Wrong.
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If Linux Distributions Were Footballers..
This is just a bit of fun, blending my two great loves, Linux and football.
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GNU/Linux 4.2 released
We are pleased to announce the release of easys GNU/Linux 4.2 which ships the latest KDE Desktop (version 4.1.1) and so makes use of QT4. QT3/KDE3-Apps can still be launched with a compat library.
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Ubuntu: Beauty And Power
To use an easy metaphor, I would call a standard Ubuntu install a front door and well-equipped parlor room that gives easy access to the rest of a large and powerful mansion.
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Could Android Grease Motorola's Wheels?
Motorola is reportedly readying itself for a big push into the new Android mobile software system. The company is said to be on a hiring frenzy for Android developers, upping its staff in that department from 50 to 350. If anyone needs a big hit, it's Motorola.
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7 Days of M1530: First Impressions
It's been four days now since I got my Dell XPS M1530 pre-installed with Ubuntu. You can see the unboxing pictures here. While I am not ready for a full review, I am ready to give some first impressions. Here is what I have noticed so far:
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On Ubuntu, its derivatives and trademark enforcements
Judging by the discussion taking place in this publication's comments area, many DistroWatch readers find the growing number of *buntus, or distribution derived from -- and named after -- Ubuntu, rather ridiculous.
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MEPIS Linux 8.0 nears release
A new version of MEPIS Linux, one of my favorite KDE-based distributions, is nearing final release. Roughly a year after the arrival of version 7.0, distribution founder and maintainer Warren Woodford has just issued MEPIS 8.0 beta 2, based on a Debian Lenny core.
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Mounting ISO Images With Furius ISO Mount On Ubuntu 8.04 Deskto
Furius ISO Mount is a tool that lets you mount and unmount ISO images on your desktop, calculate the checksums (MD5 and SHA1) of the ISO images, and burn them onto a CD or DVD (using external programs like Brasero or Nautilus). It comes with a graphical user interface and is extremely easy to use. This guide shows how to install it on an Ubuntu 8.04 desktop.
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Plasma slides and a cast
Working on a set of presentations for a corporate project, Sebastian and I put together some content covering KDE and Plasma topics over the weekend. We thought it would be cool to share some of the results with you.
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Nathive - A Brief Introduction
Nathive is a libre software image editor, similar to Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photo-Paint or The GIMP, but focused on usability, logic and providing a smooth learning curve for everyone. The project run in the Gnome desktop environment and anyone is welcome to collaborate on it with code, translations or ideas.
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