Whether you want to program or plot, prove theorems or create asthestically appealing graphs or charts, there is something for everyone in this compilation of top 30 math packages available in Linux.
Read more »Boxee opens beta to all
Boxee has quietly moved its long awaited Beta release onto its public download site. The new version of this free Internet - and local - A/V-streaming player currently supports PCs running Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Ubuntu OSes, with an Apple TV version coming soon.
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Review: Zenwalk 6.2
I downloaded and installed the "Core" version of Zenwalk in October 2009 after a rough experience upgrading from Xubuntu 9.04 to 9.10 and have used it almost daily since then, mostly for web browsing and other light tasks.
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Wine 1.1.36 available
Whats new in this release: Completion of the 16 bit separation, improved Shader Model 4 support, "a ton of memory leak fixes", improved debugging support for MinGW, a number of MSHTML fixes and various bug fixes.
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Amarok Brings Labels, Lyrics, and a Little Bit of Mood
When it comes to playing music, there is no shortage of software options, both open and closed. The race to gain users is a race to add features, and if KDE is your thing, then Amarok may be running your way.
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7 Best Linux Apps for Ripping CDs and DVDs
Ripping a CD or DVD is one of the most basic tasks for a PC user. But you need the right tools if you want to automate the process.
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Firefox 3.6 RC gives new life to an old browser
Firefox 3.6 is almost here, and if the release candidate is any indication, it's looking mighty good.
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Quick Review and Installation of Boxee Beta in Ubuntu
Boxee Beta is now open to all. Even its alpha release was rock solid, so one could think of the kind of expectation everyone has for Boxee Beta. From the first look, I have to say, Boxee beta has pretty much lived up to the hype.
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Create Custom Ubuntu Live-CD With Remastersys in Karmic
Remastersys is a tool that can be used to do 2 things with an existing Klikit or Ubuntu or derivative installation.It can make a full system backup including personal data to a live cd or dvd that you can use anywhere and install. It can make a distributable copy you can share with friends. This will not have any of your personal user data in it.
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WordGrinder: Word Processing Terminal Style
You may think that word processing is all about WYSIWYG and GUI, but WordGrinder is living proof that a word processor that runs in a terminal does make sense.
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Labels with PostScript::MailLabels Getting Started
Alan Jackson’s PostScript::MailLabels is a Perl utility to automate production of high-quality label layouts. it is designed to be useful to Perl scripters, who can easily incorporate high-quality
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Hands on: Boxee beta is brilliant, still not quite stable
Ars takes a hands-on look at the latest beta release of Boxee, a popular media center application that is ideal for HTPCs. The improved user interface is profoundly impressive, but the application still needs more work.
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Playing With PiTiVi
I recently tested the open-source video editor OpenShot, so I thought it would only be fair for me also to play around with PiTiVi, the editor that at this point is set to come installed by default with Ubuntu 10.04 when it debuts in April 2010. I found some time to do so today. Read on for the details.
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Testing OpenShot Video Editor
When Lucid Lynx ships in April, it will come with a video editor installed by default, which will be a first for Ubuntu. With this in mind, I decided to test drive OpenShot, an open-source, nonlinear editor that reached its 1.0 release very recently.
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Ubuntu’s Disk Usage Analyzer
Although it may not be news to many Ubuntu users, I recently discovered the Disk Usage Analyzer tool, which has proved enormously useful. Here's why I think it's so great.
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