On occasion I have a need for a tiny, lightning fast Linux distribution to boot into in order to check various issues on a machine. Either that or I just don’t want to monkey around with someone else’ data. Either way, I will often grab for either a CD or flash drive containing my favorite “micro” distribution, Puppy Linux.
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Lucid Lynx Mascot Wallpaper
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Saleel Velankar recently posted this beautiful wallpaper suggestion on the Ubuntu-art mailinglist. Although I really like the use of the mascot (the codename), I would prefer a more abstract, or less obvious, animal like the Hardy Heron or Intrepid Ibex wallpapers.
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Download Awesome Ubuntu Wallpapers Through Ubuntu Launchpad Repo
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You got some really awesome themes for ubuntu via bisigi repo, and now its time to get some cool wallpapers for ubuntu via kwwii repo. This is how you do it in Ubuntu Karmic.
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Crafting Digital Media: A Book Review
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I don't usually write book reviews, but this one is special. My friend and colleague Daniel James has written an introduction to the world of media production with Linux, or as the subtitle describes it, "A manual for creative media on a modest budget". I'll put the spoiler right up front: This book is wonderful and is an essential read for all artistically-inclined Linux users.
Read more »Stali
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Stali is a new Linux distribution from Suckless.org that is based on a "hand selected collection of the best tools for each task, and each tool being statically linked (including some X clients such as xterm, surf, dwm, dmenu, mplayer)." Suckless has often delivered outstanding software, and I am eagerly awaiting an official release. So, what else is in store?
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Firefox Mobile Is Out But Only For Maemo
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Developing a browser for mobile devices is no easy task, just ask the good people at Mozilla. Late last week, Mozilla released Firefox Mobile 1.0, but don't run to your Apple, Android or Blackberry AppStore just yet...
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How To Set Up Apache2 With mod_fcgid And PHP5 On OpenSUSE 11.2
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This tutorial describes how you can install Apache2 with mod_fcgid and PHP5 on OpenSUSE 11.2. mod_fcgid is a compatible alternative to the older mod_fastcgi. It lets you execute PHP scripts with the permissions of their owners instead of the Apache user.
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TimeVault simplifies data backup for Ubuntu users
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Backing up data can be difficult, especially when you only want to copy files that changed since the last backup. TimeVault is a backup utility for Ubuntu that addresses these problems.
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Quick and easy Linux security
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You’ve just set up your Linux desktop. Naturally you want it to be as secure as possible. You’ve heard the rumors that, out of the box, Linux has outstanding security. Is it true? Do you really want to take a chance with that? Most likely not. But what can you do?
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Build A Linux Distro Online
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Can't code? Don't worry! You can create a top-quality custom Linux distro from the comfort of your web browser using SUSE Studio.
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Trisquel Gamer: A live DVD full with Free Software games. Boot and play!
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The project goal is to provide a live DVD full of Free Software games, that is playable without the need to install anything. Also, Trisquel Gamer allows to save game data and settings automatically in a USB flash drive: Just connect an USB flash drive after booting the DVD and it will save your data in it. No additional configuration is required.
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Bullet Candy Perfect Game released For Linux - For $1!
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Bullet Candy Perfect is a fun shoot-em-up game, with sharp, super smooth 3D graphics and a cool techno soundtrack. The game is all about honing your skills to perfection as you attempt the perfect run!
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KDE Software Compilation 4.4 RC3
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KDE has released the third release candidate of the next version of the KDE (Linux Desktop Environment) Software Compilation.
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How to Remove Windows Viruses with Linux
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Viruses. They happen to almost everyone. If they don’t happen to you, it’ll be your cousin Stan who get joins the malware-of-the-month club, and you’re the only person he knows who can fix a computer. The problem is, things are so screwed up that Windows won’t even start properly.
Read more »Netbook Distro Leeenux Linux 2.0 with lots of Applications
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Leeenux Linux is a netbook distribution for the EeePC 701G, and is now available as version 2.0, complete with many new applications. The Linux distribution focuses on ease of use, even on the 8.9 inch display of the EeePC 701G. Leeenux is also perfect for use on other Netbooks, and uses Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Easy Peasy. The distribution contains only free software.
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