What do Linux gaming, jumbo shrimp, and government intelligence have in common with each other? Think back to your English classes. (We're not responsible for any traumatic memories that surface from this exercise.) Got it yet? Anyone?
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Low-cost laptop runs Linpus Linux
Thai systems integrator Norhtec is preparing to release a sub-$300 ultra-mini PC (UMPC) laptop based on a Quanta design. Aimed at the developing-country market, the so-called Gecko Laptop is being built by Quanta and runs Linpus Linux Lite, a new distribution designed for small-screen mini-PCs.
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Del.icio.us Addon for your Firefox
This Official extension seamlessly integrates your browser with del.icio.us (http://del.icio.us/). It does this by augmenting the bookmarking functionality in Firefox with an enhanced experience that offers the following advantages:
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Linux crossword puzzle
We know our readers are a multifaceted lot, so when crossword puzzle author Myles Mellor offered to create a Linux-themed puzzle for us, we thought at least some of you would enjoy it.
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Alternative web browsers - safer surfing?
Web browsers are like surfboards for internet users. Internet Explorer is still the most widely distributed browser, but it doesn't take much scratching beneath the surface to discover that other programs provide better protection from phishers and other cyber-criminals.
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New Compiz Fusion Animations!
OK so they are not exatly out yet, but I am told they are coming out soon. The three new animations are called, helix, blinds, and sandstorm.
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Introducing Picoplog, the AGPL photoblog
From the shameless-self-promotion dept: Picoplog is a brand new photoblogging tool written in PHP and released under the GNU Affero GPL. We're still in alpha, check the project out and help us create a Flickr-killr.
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Games : PlaneShift - SteelBlue v0.4.00
After 3,5 years and 15 minor releases the PlaneShift Team finally reached their next milestone: Version 0.4.00, code-named SteelBlue.
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Fedora and YouTube
On a fresh install of Fedora Linux, neither Konqueror, nor Firefox will play content from YouTube. Fedora and Redhat's take on patents and licensing issues seems to be rather than risk stepping on thin ice, they'll avoid going out on the lake at all. Me, I'll take a stroll on the lake and trust I'm aware enough not to fall through the ice. If you want to play content from YouTube on your new Fedora desktop, here's what you do.
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How To Sync Amarok With iPOD Classic & 3rd Generation iPOD Nano
Since there is no Linux version of iTunes, Linux users have to fall back on gtkpod, Amarok, Rhythmbox or Banshee to sync their iPOD. However, in the later version of iPOD, which include iPOD Classic and iPOD nano 3rd gen, there is a change in the firmware that resulted in conflict between iPOD and the syncing software. While it is possible to transfer songs from Amarok (and other software) to the iPOD, the iPOD just don’t register any songs in it.
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Fix for suspend and hibernation problem for Laptops
You might have noticed that the suspend and hibernation function in ubuntu/kubuntu won’t work. While there’s no official fix, you might find this work around helpful.
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Plasma improvements: KDE 4.0.2 and beyond
When KDE 4.0 was officially released in January, there were a lot of gaping holes in basic functionality. During the past few months, the codebase has matured considerably, and the environment is steadily approaching the point where it will be sufficiently robust for widespread day-to-day use. Although there are still many features missing, version 4.0.2—which was released last week—offers an improved user experience. We tested KDE 4.0.2 with the recently released Kubuntu 8.04 alpha 6.
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Recording sounds for Impress slides with eVoice
Over the last few years, OpenOffice.org has started to develop a respectable number of extensions, mostly for Writer and Calc, the two most widely used applications.
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Back up Linux with ease
I’m not particularly fond of backing up my data. I know I should do it and I feel pretty smug when it is done, but it is a time-consuming and frustrating process.
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How To Reset A Forgotten Root Password With Knoppix
This guide explains how you can reset a forgotten root password with the help of the Knoppix Linux Live-CD. Afterwards you can log in to your system as root again.
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