A few weeks ago, I installed Debian for the first time on the desktop. Once, a friend and I installed a console-only version on another desktop and we connected remotely to his hosted game server which also ran Debian, so I hoped I should be a bit familiar with it.
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GnuCash 2.2.8 released
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"The GnuCash development team proudly announces GnuCash 2.2.8 aka "Crisis-Proof", the eighth bug fix release in a series of stable releases of the GnuCash Free Accounting Software..."
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fsfs.in and Proprietary software.
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I have Attended Free Software and Free Society (FSFS) International Conference to day
I was shocked to find many speakers running Windows Vista and power point presentations. I thought the guys running the show were hard core GNU fanatics.( Ricard Stallman was present on the opening day of the conference.).
Teach yourself free software with Windows XP in 21 days
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Howto Solve Static IP Problem in Ubuntu 8.10
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NetworkManager program provided in Ubuntu 8.10 is mainly aiming to provide a simplified Internet connection. NetworkManager is best for home users and simple internet users. If you want to use a fixed IP address it makes problem, the static IP setting will be work only upto the next restart. After reboot you can't see the Fixed IP. It will reset to DHCP.
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Zile 2.3.0 released
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"I am happy to announce the release of Zile 2.3.0, the tiny Emacs clone..."
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Installing Programmes in Linux vs. Windows: Which is Easier?
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An Illustration in How Windows and Linux are Dissimilar
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How KDE and Kubuntu lost a devotee
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Ever since the middle of 1998, i’ve been a KDE user (it was right before the 1.0 release, if i recall correctly). KDE was, at the time, light years ahead of other Unix window managers, and it still is to this day. Or *was*, until KDE 4.0 came out.
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Easy Guaranteed Computer Compatibility
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Buying new computers, particularly laptops, can be a bit of a challenge for Linux users. Sure, you can just go buy any random computer, but you are not guaranteed compatibility. Yes, all the essential parts will almost certainly work, but you never know for sure without doing some research.
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Five Firefox Extensions for Mobile Users
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While you won't find any Firefox extensions designed specifically for mobile users, there are a few add-ons you might find particularly useful when you are on the move. Here are five of them.
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Thunderbird 3 Beta 1 Preview Release
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"Thunderbird 3 Beta 1 is now available for download. This milestone is focused on testing the core functionality of the new features and platform changes that will be included in Thunderbird 3..."
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SeaMonkey 2.0 Alpha 2 released
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"The SeaMonkey project is happy to announce SeaMonkey 2.0 Alpha 2 today, the next step towards the next generation of the integrated application suite..."
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Most Underhyped Apps of 2008
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Now that you've seen all the big names and launches of 2008, it's time to give a nod to the apps that didn't get the attention they should have this past year. If you're sick of hearing about Firefox and the iPhone and Gmail and Chrome, you're in the right place.
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Amarok 2.0.0 Released
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After nearly 2 years of work, the next major version of the music manager Amarok is released. On its own, this release brings a ton of cool new features to the player, but it also provides the platform on which future improvements will be added. Cool new stuff includes smooth integration of Internet content and a brand new playlist.
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5 Tips for free software advocates
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Free software advocacy is something I do — both for a living and as a hobby. Over the years I’ve gleaned a few best practice tips and I thought I’d pass them on. They may not all work or even be applicable in your case, but I have found then all useful at some time or other. They are in no particular order and in my opinion carry equal amounts of weight.
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Gnome mockup 4
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Here are 2 screenshots of a mockup of Gnome 3.0 The author shapes a new organization of Gnome's main menu. Please notice also the use of transparency everywhere : the windows, the taskbar, the bubble notifications...
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