During the development of Ubuntu 9.10 I got used to running the development version on my netbook. I like installing updates every few days to see new improvements be added (and don’t depend on my netbook to get work done), so I installed Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" Alpha 1.
Read more »First Look at Ubuntu 10.04 Alpha 1
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Complying with the GPL: How to Avoid Being Named in the Next GPL Lawsuit
Earlier this week, the latest round of BusyBox GPL lawsuits were announced by the SFLC. The current offenders are Best Buy, JVC, Samsung, Westinghouse and 10 others. It seems that every few months, there are a new round of violations or lawsuits announced, so it behooves every company that distributes software or products containing software to ensure they aren't ever on the list.
Read more »KDE 4 Dolphin Terminal Integration Introduction
Ben Kevan writes: "I recently found a feature that I really have fallen in love with, when it comes to Dolphin usage. The feature I will talk about today is Dolpin and Terminal Integration."
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How to install GUI in Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic) Server
We have already discussed how to install ubuntu 9.10 LAMP server .If you are a new user and not familiar with command prompt you can install GUI for your ubuntu LAMP server using one of the 2 options
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Major gains for Red Hat demands increased commitment from partners
In line with Red Hat’s 25% revenue growth this year, partners have seen a massive increase in demand for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and associated professional services. Skilling up with Red Hat certifications is the quickest way to meet those demands.
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Top Ten Things I Miss When in Windows
There is an old saying that goes "you can't miss what you never had" meaning that for those who have never had something of these things they will have no idea what they are missing out on. The following are the top ten features/programs I find myself grumbling about/missing the most when I am working on the Windows platform:
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Google 'in talks' over Googlenetbook
Google has been in talks with at least one hardware manufacturer about a Google-branded Chrome OS netbook, according to internet rumor. And it only stands to reason. We now have the Googlephone. Why not the Googlenetbook?
Read more »Gentoo's QA weakness: developers
There are many problems with Gentoo’s QA team, like the lack of proper coordination most of the time, the lack of a real Gentoo-based effort for continuous integration testing, and the lack of an absolute rulebook of “dos ad don’ts” for what concerns ebuilds. The main weakness in Gentoo’s Quality Assurance is developers not giving a shit about quality.
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New Ubuntu 10.04(Lucid) Humancity Metacity (Proposed art work)
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Ubuntu 10.04 will bring panel overhaul, social network menu
Canonical has lifted the curtains on some ambitious plans to reinvent the GNOME panel. The changes, which could potentially debut in the next major version of Ubuntu, will help simplify the desktop user experience and clean up superfluous panel clutter.
Read more »Finally Got Boxee Installed in Ubuntu Karmic, Here's How
Boxee is my favorite media center application and I loved using it in my Ubuntu. When Karmic was released, I found out that, there is no updated repo for installing Boxee in Ubuntu Karmic. I was browsing for an alternative method to install boxee in Ubuntu karmic and I got one finally. Here is what you need to do.
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Adding Modules to Apache in Ubuntu 9.10
Modules allow Apache to expand the capabilities that it has by using modules. Modules use the Multi-Processing Module (MPM) to create a child process to expand into a new module. These modules allow not only Apache to expand but it also speeds up aspects that Apache expands into because they are loaded in memory. An example would be when Apache loads SSL or PHP as a module.
Read more »My kid will do it with Ubuntu and other predictions
2010…a new decade, and with it must come a new round of predictions. Not only is technology emerging at a blistering pace, but education itself is undergoing some serious transformations as we look towards global competition.
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10 Best Free Android Applications
Before, we have featured here several killer apps for Android. Now that there are a growing number of third-party applications that are made for the Android platform, let's take a look at a few of them.The following are some of the best Android apps that you can get for free...
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Novell 2010: Can One Man Make a Difference?
When Novell announced a reorganization this week, The VAR Guy took some time to digest the news. He sipped his latte and mulled Novell’s stated direction. Now, our resident blogger is ready to weigh in with an opinion. Specifically, keep an eye on Novell Senior VP Joe Wagner.
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