On my post entitled "How to use BitTorrent in Linux" I've taught you the basics of downloading torrent files using Transmission, a popular BitTorrent client with GUI (Graphical User Interface). This time, I will show you how to use an ultra-lightweight text-based ncurses BitTorrent client --rTorrent.
Read more »Downloading Torrent Files via the Linux Terminal
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Collection of nice themes for Gnome and ubuntu October II
Here is a new collection of themes for Gnome and ubuntu, we choosed the most stylish- featured themes.
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openSUSE 11.2 on its way to become final!
We’re well on the way to openSUSE 11.2! Today we’re happy to announce the first release candidate for openSUSE 11.2. This release includes quite a few bugfixes and several updates, including GNOME 2.28 final, Linux 2.6.31.3, and many others.
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CouchDB gives Ubuntu users cloud-based nightmares
Canonical made it clear from the get-go that Ubuntu 9.10 was going to pack plenty of cloud functionality for both desktops and servers. One piece of that puzzle is CouchDB, which developer Elliot Murphy was overjoyed to announce has slipped in under the wire to beat the Karmic code freeze.
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Kdenlive Meets Studio Dave
Over the past few months I've been drifting into the world of Linux video applications and development. ecently a reader asked if I'd tried a recent version of Kdenlive. I started looking into it and I liked what I saw.
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3 Tools to Discover & Install Awesome Linux Games
Linux has always had an impression of being a geek’s toolbox. Today however we are going to look at the gaming side of the spectrum and particularly at applications and resources you can use to find and install Linux games on your box.
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Two Unexpected, Potential Scenarios for Android
We've done a number of posts lately on the incredible momentum that the open source Android operating system has. It's being supported by nearly every major smartphone maker, with players such as Acer and Motorola putting huge bets behind it.
Read more »Concert Preview: Amarok 2.2.1 Going on Stage
Genuine Amarok fans are still reminiscing about the good old version 1.4, code-named Fast Forward. The new Amarok 2.2.1 should bring back memories.
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Windows KDE4: Dolphin (File Manager)
Dolphin the KDE4's default file manager. You can think of it as an equivalent to Windows Explorer on a KDE based Linux. Much like Explorer it allows you to browse the contents of your computer, and manage files and folders.
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Why I Use and Promote Ubuntu Linux
I’ve been pretty hard on Ubuntu lately. Considering that the product is free, is it appropriate for me to do things like insult its appearance and request huge lists of fixes?
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Linux equivalents to popular Mac apps
In my most recent article (”Five tips to help ease the migration from Mac to Linux“) I outlined ways to help end-users transfer from the Mac operating system to the Linux operating system. It was suggested to me that I should cover applications that could serve as replacements for popular Mac apps.
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No, that's not the Google Chrome OS
I know lots of people who really want to see Google's Linux-based Chrome operating system. I should. I'm one of them. But, alas, that story going around that there's been a leak of Chrome isn't true.
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Digium CEO: We're profitable, Growing
Digium CEO Danny Windham has a message for networking VARs seeking a new opportunity in the IT channel: Digium -- the provider of Asterisk, the open source IP PBX -- is profitable, growing and seeking talented solutions providers. Here are more thoughts.
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IBM, Digium Team on Asterisk Phone System
For the past decade, Asterisk has prospered as an open source VoIP PBX (define). Now it's poised for greater traction, courtesy of a new joint effort with IBM. "Asterisk for Smart Cube is a customized version of Asterisk Business Edition, which has administration capabilities built into the Smart Cube Smart Desk GUI," Engler said.
Read more »Easily Upgrade Any Hard Drive with Linux
I can get a half-tetrabyte drive for under $100 retail (and around $60 online) seems just short of amazing. It was just such an opportunity that helped me decide to pop into the local big-box store and grab such a drive.
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