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'Linux is a platform for people, not just specialists'

http://www.guardian.co.uk

In a future undominated by Windows, Ubuntu hopes to be the provider of a service ecosystem for free software

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How big is the open source funding pipeline?

http://blogs.the451group.com

We have previously voiced concern about the pipeline for VC funding based on the fact that while the first quarter of 2008 was the most successful quarter in history in terms of open source vendors raising venture capital funding, the percentage of disclosed Seed and Series A funding hit an all time low in the quarter.

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X.Org 7.4 Creeps Closer To Release

http://www.phoronix.com

Earlier this month we had shared the progress of X.Org 7.4 with the features slated to be included in this next X release, what features have been postponed, and the repeated delays that always seem to plague the X.Org development community. Since then there still has yet to be any official update on its status, but the Wiki continues to claim a May 2008 release.

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Online Storage with Wuala

http://www.linuxjournal.com

At it's most basic level, Wuala is an online storage service. Like other services it aims to allow you to access your files from anywhere, even if your home or office computer is turned off. You can store any file in your Wuala 'drive' and they can be any size (up to your storage limit, of course).

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Bash Process Substitution

http://www.linuxjournal.com

In addition to the fairly common forms of input/output redirection the shell recognizes something called process substitution. Although not documented as a form of input/output redirection, its syntax and its effects are similar.

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Digium Lines Up 250 Channel Partners for Asterisk

http://www.thevarguy.com

A quiet revolution continues at Digium, the poster child for Asterisk — the open source IP PBX platform. Many open source companies struggle to line up resellers and solutions providers because, frankly, it’s unclear how to profit from open source. But in Digium’s case, more than 250 partners are banging on the company’s door because Digium really has built a better mouse trap.

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Become A System Rescue Guru With Linux, Part 2

http://www.linuxplanet.com

Last week we learned how to rescue a failing hard drive by copying files to a second local hard drive. You can also copy files over the network, which is useful for nearly any problem, whether it's software or hardware. You need a second PC running sshd. Suppose the second PC is named filestore. Boot SystemRescueCD on the sick computer, then use the scp command to copy your important files

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50 Awesome Open Source Resources for Online Writers

http://www.jobprofiles.org

With the popularity of blogging and online journals, writers working in the online realm have a growing number of opportunities all the time to practice and refine their craft, and maybe even get paid for it. And if you're working online, why not take advantage of all the opportunities to get great free and open source resources that can help you to write, edit and organize your work?

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Linux opens London's Oyster

http://news.zdnet.co.uk

Open-source software helped London's Oyster card system move past a proprietary roadblock, an open-source conference in London was told last week.

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emacs lisp manual available for download

http://groups.google.com

"...This html version differs from GNU's online version in that all html has been reworked so they are valid HTML 4.01 strict. CSS has also been cleaned and enhanced..."

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EU to investigate Microsoft file format support

http://news.cnet.com

A new plan by Microsoft to allow its Office software to save and edit files in a rival format will face a probe by the European Commission.

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Created by peacemaker 17 years 35 weeks ago
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Free software helps Indian techies in many projects

http://www.indiaenews.com

Free software and open source tools are helping a range of Indian entrepreneurs to build software solutions that enhance the potential of computing for millions.

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Created by vlovindia 17 years 35 weeks ago
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How to find files, using command line (locate)

http://www.go2linux.org

Continuing reviewing some of my old posts, I found this one Examples of find command, now I want to show you a faster and easier way to find files.

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Created by bluecheese 17 years 35 weeks ago
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Review: Miro

http://linuxowns.wordpress.com

Miro is a open-source cross-platform application, the program can read RSS feeds and it will let you download and manage the videos in those feeds.

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Created by electronichouse 17 years 35 weeks ago
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Ubuntu to announce its mobile Linux in June

http://news.cnet.com

Canonical will announce Netbook Remix, its version of Ubuntu Linux tailored for mobile devices, in two weeks, Chief Executive Mark Shuttleworth said.

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