Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #94 for the week June 1st - June 7th, 2008.
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Microsoft OOXML opponents won’t back down
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After Hillary Clinton spoke last night I listened closely for what the loudspeakers would play.
It was Tom Petty’s hit “I Won’t Back Down.” (UPDATE: Clinton did back down Wednesday, with the official announcement now expected in two stages Friday and Saturday. OOXML opponents, meanwhile, fight on.)
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Howto install Google Gadgets in ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron)
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Google Gadgets for Linux provides a platform for running desktop gadgets under Linux, catering to the unique needs of Linux users. We are compatible with the gadgets written for Google Desktop for Windows as well as the Universal Gadgets on iGoogle. Following Linux norms, this project will be open-sourced, under the Apache License.
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Distribution : Linux Mint 5 "Elyssa" Released
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The Main and Light editions of Linux Mint 5 Elyssa were released and are now available for download!
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Finding The Number Of Open File Descriptors Per Process On Linux And Unix
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How to make the distinction between open file descriptors and open files, and report on them, using the proc filesystem on Linux or Unix.
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How to write a Gnome Application
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Debian packages and man page for conkeror
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"Hi,
As already signaled, I've built Debian packages of conkeror: ..." -- http://conkeror.org/
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Netbooks, MIDs, whatever - it’s about lower cost Linux
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Mobile Internet devices (MIDs) have been the focus of much work and talk from chip giant Intel, which says its Atom processor will fit nicely into these smaller devices. In a recent interview with the AP, Intel chief Paul Otellini says MIDs favor Linux.
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The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu Studio 8.04
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This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu Studio 8.04 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.
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Brand New Xubuntu on Damn Old Notebook
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Today I installed a brand new sparkling Xubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron, on my damn old crappy notebook. Additionally, not in a dual boot mode, but on the entire disk, getting rid of the Windows XP OEM pre-installed permanently for good. I can proudly say that Xubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron has finally landed in my life.
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82 year old runs PCLinuxOS
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I told you already of the French Remaster I made for my 82-year old neighbor - read it here - . Well, I knew it was only a matter time before his Win2K would run into trouble.
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Using org mode to write ikiwiki posts
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"I have been much taken by org-mode in Emacs recently. [...] so I decided it was time to write a Ikiwiki plugin so I can now write my blog posts using syntax I can actually remember. [...] The code is here: org.pm. It can be dropped in to the Ikiwiki plug-in directory, and that’s all you need..."
* emacs-snapshot: http://emacs.orebokech.com/
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Gates Says Linux Best OS Ever
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At a hastily convened press conference Bill Gates announced that he personally thinks that "Linux is the best OS ever."
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Is Second Place Good Enough In Open Source?
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In our “winner take all” society, The VAR Guy is starting to wonder: Can open source companies like Concursive, Compiere and EnterpriseDB ever escape from the shadows of their larger and more successful rivals (SugarCRM and MySQL)? Before you answer, consider these lessons.
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People wonder why I don’t use windows
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I’ll give a prime example. Wanted to watch a netflix movie tonight, so of course its a windows IE only application (boo on netflix….i need to start a email campaign towards them about that).
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