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Linux in Real Life - Uses Around the World

http://jeffhoogland.blogspot.com

Even with its slowly growing popularity, Linux is still a largely unknown thing to many people. Why should Average Joe care about Linux? This alternative operating system doesn't affect his life at all - or does it? The truth of the matter is this: Almost every adult who uses technology in today's world uses or has used something that is Linux powered.

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OpenOffice.org is “a piece of crap”–or is it?

http://blog.lassehavelund.com

Recently, a report (PDF) on a number of students opinions on OpenOffice.org Writer vs. Microsoft Office 2007 Word and OpenOffice .org Impress vs. Microsoft Office 2007 Powerpoint, whose conclusion is down-right depressing to those of us, who would prefer to see open source software introduced into education.

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Ubuntu Tweak 0.5 – Making life easier in Ubuntu

http://duncsweb.com

today i want to tell you about an application for Ubuntu, it’s an application that i would recommend to every Ubuntu user, newbie or pro because it makes life in Ubuntu a lot easier. It’s called Ubuntu tweak.

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Kernel contributor says Linux community 'can be intimidating'

http://www.computerworld.com.au

Linux guru concerned by exclusivity of kernel community, but says it's doing well regardless

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Still very cool: Debian floppy install

http://kmandla.wordpress.com

Say what you like about Debian or Ubuntu, but I think the floppy installation option was the coolest thing ever. I might be alone in that assessment, but I’m a bit sad that it doesn’t seem to be around for newer versions.

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10 Blockbusters Made with the Help of Linux

http://www.linux-netbook.com

Several of the top blockbusters of all time were created with the help of Linux software or render farms running Linux.

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Fun with Boxee for Linux (Beta)

http://www.extremetech.com

Back in 2008, I looked at Boxee on the Apple TV. I thought this was a good time to take a look at Linux.

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Do we really need all these different Linux distributions?

http://www.locutus.us

If you have any inkling of the word Linux and know what it means then you most probably know that there are hundreds of Linux distributions floating around waiting for our attention. In reality there is no real functional difference between all of these Linux distributions.

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The Linux That Blew My Mind

http://reviewglitz.com

I have always been searching for some amazing stuff from the linux world. And this time i was thunderstruck by one of them and that is Nimblex Linux.

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Open Source Expert Joins CompTIA's Board

http://www.thevarguy.com

CompTIA — a large association serving the IT channel — has longstanding relationships with Microsoft and the traditional software industry. But one of CompTIA’s new board members could help to drive open source solutions across the IT channel. Here’s the scoop.

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MicroMiser - Power Saving Software for Ubuntu Laptops/Desktops/Servers

http://www.ubuntugeek.com

MiserWare MicroMiser is an intelligent software power management solution for x86 servers, laptops, and PCs running Linux. MicroMiser automatically optimizes a system to use energy more efficiently without compromising performance or availability.

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CSIRO seeking Linux cluster for SKA high performance computer

http://www.computerworld.com.au

CSIRO will spend up to $5 million on a Linux-based high performance computing system to help boost research efforts at the Pawsey Centre for SKA Science in Perth.

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Ubuntu Customization Kit (UCK) 2.0.11 is Released

http://www.ubuntugeek.com

UCK is a tool that helps you customizing official Ubuntu Live CDs (including Kubuntu/Xubuntu and Edubuntu) to your needs. You can add any package to the live system, for example language packs, or applications.

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Created by Rimodoc 15 years 51 weeks ago
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Autonomous Linux Sailboat to Research Whales

http://www.linux-magazine.com

The ASV Roboat has made a name for itself in many robotic sailboat competitions, and now a real research project is in store for the Linux-powered vessel.

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LCA 2010: Spreading the FOSS message to the masses

http://www.itwire.com

Australia's national Linux conference has a reputation of being among the better technical conferences held every year and geeks look forward to the annual event.

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