Launchy is a free windows and linux utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager.
Read more »Pardus 2008 Review
Pardus 2008 is a Linux distribution created by the Turkish National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology. At its core, it is a Turkish language OS, but the English version shows no lack of attention.
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A Quick Look at OpenOffice.org Writer 3.0 Beta 2
OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta 2 is available in preparation for an official September release. Here are some quick first impressions of the Writer word-processor program.
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42 of the Best Free Linux Email Software
To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 42 high quality Linux email applications, covering a broad spectrum of uses. There's a mix of desktop and server based applications included. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for all types of users.
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Make Your Ubuntu Desktop Rotate As a Cylinder/Sphere
For Linux users those who like to impress their friends with the the awesome Compiz eye candy and desktop effects, here is another new trick that you can show: make your desktop rotate as a cylinder or sphere.
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In search of the best OS for a 9-year-old laptop: Part I — Puppy or Damn Small Linux
In the battle for which operating system runs best on the $15 Laptop, Puppy Linux has pulled out front as the fastest system with the most features I need and best functionality on this 1999-era Compaq Armada 7770dmt.
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5 tips for better browsing
Whether you're trying to keep track of a zillion tabs, navigate your bookmarks, or deal with a page that just won't load, the more you use your Web browser, the more likely you are to run into problems. But with the help of hidden features and third-party add-ons, you can tackle these troubles and squeeze even more efficiency out of Apple's Safari 3 and Mozilla's Firefox 2 and 3.
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Have Your Ammo Ready With OpenOffice
I've blogged about it before; users have a deep emotional connection with Microsoft Office. I'm not talking about those of you that are super power users and make use of advanced features. I'm talking about regular clerical and office workers that are not creating documents much beyond set margins/bold this/italic/insert graphics and print.
Read more »PlayOnLinux 3.0 game compatibility update
The improving of scripts for better compatibility with version 3 of PlayOnLinux continues. Today the lucky ones are Age Of Wonders and Baldur' S Gate (5 CDs). Starcraft & Starcraft BroodWar, SimCity 4 and SimCity 4 Deluxe! If your a serious or part time Linux gamer you will defiantly want to check out these updates.
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How To install/upgrade KDE 4.1 on OpenSuse 11.0
On 29th July 2008, The KDE Community released KDE 4.1.0. This release is the second feature release of the KDE 4 series, sporting new applications and newly developed features on top of the Pillars of KDE4.
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How to Apply GNU General Public License to Your Programs
If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms.
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8 Best E-mail Clients for Linux
Managing e-mail is made easy with the use of e-mail client, also known as e-mail reader. Some e-mail clients can also function as feed reader and can support plug-ins and themes. When it comes to picking the right e-mail client, Linux users have tons of choices. I have here a list of 8 of the best free and open source e-mail clients that are available for Linux.
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GNOME Do vs Launchy
Launchy and GNOME Do are both two launcher programs that are designed to let you quickly open applications and files and perform tasks you want done quickly, with just the tapping of a few keys.
Previously, Launchy had been an open source solution, albeit for Windows only, and GNOME Do was the Linux solution.
Roku's Netflix Player: a hands-on review
It's small and silent, sports an array of ports on the back but only one tiny white LED on the front, and it can help you spend hours of time in front of your TV -- and it runs Linux. It's the Netflix Player from embedded device specialist Roku, and we got our hands on it for a review of the service and the hardware.
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KDE 4.1 release ups free desktop ante
After six months of development since the release of the much publicized 4.0, the KDE project has unveiled version 4.1 which includes many new bug fixes and feature enhancements.
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