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January 2011

Three Excellent Linux Router Distros + 1 BSD

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:20:31 PM Filed under
Linux

linuxplanet.com: Special purpose appliance distributions are one of the things that Linux does extremely well. You can find any number of task-specific appliances from either Turnkey Linux or on the VMware Virtual Appliance marketplace. In this article we'll take a look at four different specialized distributions targeted at the job of an Internet firewall or traffic router.

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Ubuntu Aims to Make Open-Source Development ‘Personal’

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:17:55 PM Filed under
Ubuntu
  • Ubuntu Aims to Make Open-Source Development ‘Personal’
  • unity places files/applications is back, changes to ubuntu classic desktop [natty updates]
  • File and Application places land in Ubuntu 11.04
  • Natty sound menu adds playlist support
  • Create Your Own Ubuntu Packages with GiftWrap
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Debian Project News - January 31st

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:13:29 PM Filed under
Linux

debian.org: Welcome to this year's second issue of DPN, the newsletter for the Debian community. Topics covered in this issue include:

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An anthropologist's view of an open source community

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:10:49 PM Filed under
Linux
OSS
  • An anthropologist's view of an open source community
  • FUDcon Tempe Day 2
  • FUDcon Tempe Day 1
  • Fudcon 2011: Day 2
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Guide to CMus - Music Player for Your Terminal

Submitted by Chris7mas on Monday 31st of January 2011 09:54:29 PM Filed under
HowTos

CMus is a free, powerful, terminal-based music player using the ncurses toolkit. CMus supports various audio formats, including Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MP3, WAV, Musepack, WavPack, WMA, AAC and MP4. Although CMus is not the only good player for the shell (alternatives like MOC, Herrie or mp3blaster are also available), I prefer it due to its unique keyboard shortcuts and feature completeness.

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Why We Insist on Linux on the Desktop

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 08:23:52 PM Filed under
Linux

linuxlock.blogspot: We insist on installing Linux with every computer we give away. Sure, there are the philosophical reasons. As well, there are financial incentives to do so, but in my world...in the world of 1-3 computer installs every day of the week...

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Mandriva 2011 Delayed Due to Major Changes

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 08:21:43 PM Filed under
MDV

ostatic.com: Mandriva 2011 has been delayed primarily because of the team's major change to RPM5. Because a preview was promised today, a Mandriva Technology Preview is being released to showcase some of the newest changes.

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An Update On Reiser4 For The Mainline Linux Kernel

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 08:18:58 PM Filed under
Linux

phoronix.com: In November of 2009 we reported that the Reiser4 file-system may go into the mainline Linux kernel in late 2010. We're now into 2011 with the merge window having closed earlier this month for the Linux 2.6.38 kernel and there's no sign of this open-source file-system designed to succeed the popular ReiserFS. So what gives?

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Open source group preps Linux computer for Lunar X-Prize glory

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 08:16:47 PM Filed under
Linux

linuxfordevices.com: At the Linux.conf.au conference, an Australian-based "Lunar Numbat" project presented its plan for a Linux-based flight control computer for a lunar spacecraft.

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11 Killer Features That Make Ubuntu 11.04 Worth the Wait

Submitted by srlinuxx on Monday 31st of January 2011 05:50:13 PM Filed under
Ubuntu

hubpages.com: Here are 11 features that will make Ubuntu 11.04 worth the long wait.

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Infrastructure living the ideals of software freedom

Can organisations with limited resources be digitally sovereign and still provide modern services? It is not trivial, but the FSFE proves it's possible. Take a deep dive with us into our infrastructure to learn how we run all the different services within the FSFE and cope with numerous challenges. A story non only for techies. Charity, non-profit organisations run into limits every day: personnel, budget, time, and the pressing question how to use donations most efficiently. When it comes to technical infrastructure, many organisations unfortunately decide to outsource and use proprietary, non-free services. By this, they give up software freedom and thereby digital sovereignty and independence. Since its founding more than 20 years ago, the FSFE has been pursuing the opposite way. Right from the start, we have relied on Free Software although it sometimes meant not being able to use and offer trendy services. Also, given the limited resources, we constantly have to choose between useful features and maintainability. Read more

Ubuntu Frame - A picture is worth a thousand snaps

The development of graphical applications intended for use on IoT devices isn’t trivial. The complexity goes beyond the usual challenges that exist in the classic desktop and server domains. One, the IoT world is much less mature. Two, developers need to take into consideration various edge cases that do not apply to hands-on devices like laptops, for instance. Kiosks, industrial displays and digital signage devices require additional focus and rigor. Ubuntu Frame is a solution designed to simplify and streamline the build and development of products that need graphical output. On a technical level, it is a fullscreen shell, based on Wayland, intended for interactive usage applications. On a product level, Ubuntu Frame bundles communication protocols, input protocols and security policies into a single kit, which can then be used in IoT devices. You can test it today. Read more

LoRa HAT starts at $31

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Preparing for PipeWire

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