Zero Ballistics is a unique blend of first person shooter and tank combat, focusing on multiplayer gaming exclusively. An open beta version is now available and - surprise, surprise - there is a Linux client available!
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PulseAudio Tames the Linux Audio Zoo, Part 1
There are a lot of great sound-related applications for Linux, from basic audio drivers and sound servers to sophisticated mixers, editors, and special effects engines. Which is not much consolation for the user who just wants sound to work on her system, and these days everything old is new again--once again, getting sound to work correctly, or at all, is almost as fun as in the olden days.
Read more »New media center OS is pleasing to the eye and ear
Acoustic Reality is a Danish company that sells speakers, amplifiers, storage devices, cables, and other products to build top-shelf home entertainment centers.
Read more »Gizmo5 - a more open VoIP solution
With Gizmo5, not only can you use your PC to make or get phone calls on Linux, Windows, and Macintosh PCs. But unlike similar programs, such as Skype, Gizmo5 uses open standards like Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Jabber, which makes it interoperable with a variety of clients.
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Internet Phone Service ...why not?
What do you have to lose by using Internet Phone with Ekiga Softphone. This is easy to set up and can save you a lot of money by using it. This is especially a useful tool if you have broadband access to the Internet. Here is a step-by-step approach to setting up your phone.
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Can Linux find one good way to install software?
I’m not sure when the fights over how to install programs started in Linux, but it was probably not longer after there were three Linux users on the planet. Things haven’t gotten any better.
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Security Features of Firefox 3.0
Lets take a look at the security features of the newly released Firefox 3.0. Since it's release on Tuesday I have been testing it out to see how the new security enhancements work and help in increase user browsing security.
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Tips for maintaining a secure Ubuntu system
There are a few basic steps to maintaining a secure Ubuntu system...
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A Date with Elyssa
After dating Cassandra and Daryna, I spend some time with the newest Mint girl in town. Elyssa is her name or you can simply call her Mint 5.I was really impressed with the past versions of Mint, so I made a vow to always keep track of its latest development.
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Ubuntu 8.04 & Compiz
Video showing Ubuntu 8.04 running Compiz. This is a good one to show your loser MS loving friends.
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How to scan and OCR like a pro with open source tools
With optical character recognition (OCR), you can scan the contents of a document into a single file of editable text. This article, which focuses on scanning books, describes the steps you need to take to prepare pages for optimal OCR results, and compares various free OCR tools to determine which is the best at extracting the text.
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Twitter is down? Use bilboBlog, it's free
A new version of BilboBlog, the free Php micro-bloging application used for my mini-blog, has just been released. This article summarises the new features.
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Open Source Linux-based Smartphone Goes Mass-market
Openmoko has begun shipping its Linux-based, open source Neo Freerunner smartphone, via distributors in Germany, France, and India. The Neo Freerunner features an open hardware design, and a Linux-based operating system that users are free to modify.
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Hedgewars 0.9.4 updated!
We accidentally left a test feature in our last release, if you downloaded the new version early you probably noticed your hedgehogs have funny little hats. This feature is incomplete (expect it later), we've updated the installer to remove it, we've also added another new map to tempt you to download it!
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Released Ultimate Stunts 0.7.5
This version contains another major improvement in the track editor: the route information will now be automatically re-calculated when you make changes to the track. This is an important step towards completeness of the track editor. Other changes are a more user-friendly settings editor, and a different slip model, which should make the car handling a bit easier.
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