50 million Apache OpenOffice downloads in a year

h-online.com: Just a few days after the one year anniversary of the release of the first version of OpenOffice from the Apache Foundation (Apache OpenOffice 3.4) on 8 May 2012, the project can now boast 50 million downloads of the open source office suite.

Linux: The Gold Standard of Code

linuxinsider.com (blog safari): "Linux code is the 'benchmark of quality,' study concludes" is the headline that started the ball rolling down at the blogosphere's Broken Windows Lounge, where toast after toast has rung out in Linux's name as a result.

On the Job with a Linux Foundation Systems Administrator

linux.com: If you’ve ever dreamed of working directly with Linux creator Linus Torvalds, Greg Kroah-Hartman, Ted T’so or any of the other Linux luminaries, you could work your way up through the ranks of kernel developers submitting patches and fixing bugs. Or you could work as a systems administrator.

today's leftovers:

  • 100% Linux is Impractical
  • Overriding the default SELinux policies
  • SlateBook x2: Tegra 4-powered Android hybrid
  • Debian Users Update Flash
  • Drupal Is a Framework
  • Measuring Linux By the VAR Metric
  • EasyUbuntu Equivalent For Fedora: EasyLife
  • using grep with more than one expression
  • A complete computer smaller than a grain of sand
  • Linux vs Windows 2013: An Objective Comparison (video)
  • Introduction To The Linux Command Line
  • Mixxx sees new release
  • FOSS Knowledge, Part 3: Reaching the goal
  • Configuring Gmail as a Sendmail email relay
  • How to install Linux on a vintage 68K Mac
  • Anomaly 2 Released
  • X3: Albion Prelude Released For Linux Gamers

Review: CrunchBang ("#!") Linux 11 "Waldorf"

dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot: #! is a lightweight Debian-based distribution that uses Openbox. While it is not technically a rolling-release distribution because it is pinned to the stable release, there were tons of preview releases for this version. Now that Debian 7 "Wheezy" is finally stable, so is #! 11 "Waldorf".

Arch-based Manjaro Linux touts user-friendliness

techrepublic.com: Looking for a new Linux flavor to try? The Manjaro team targets newcomers and pros alike, promising ease-of-use and performance.

KDE 4.11 Beginning to Take Shape

ostatic.com: It's been just a week since KDE 4.10.3 was announced, but 4.11 is already reaching its first milestone freeze. TSDgeos reminded developers today that the 4.11 Soft Feature Freeze happens in just one more week.

Linux Community: No Rational Discourse Allowed?

linuxadvocates.com: What I am continually amazed to find in much of the Linux community, however – at least here on Google+ -- is an atmosphere of personal venom and attacks. Case in point: The site Linux Advocates.

Ubuntu Website and the Community Link

  • Ubuntu Website and the Community Link
  • Canonical to maintain Linux 3.8 until August 2014
  • keep Firefox default browser in Ubuntu
  • Ubuntu One Detailed Guide for 13.04
  • The Problem of Sunsetting Ubuntu Brainstorm

Sabayon 13.04 KDE: One of the most elegant

mylinuxexplore.blogspot: Apart from being based on one of the most popular Linux operating systems, one of the greatest USPs of Sabayon is it's aesthetics. It comes with a very professional dark blue theme with application interfaces tweaked to match it. I haven't seen many Linux distros doing it, to be honest.

8 Reasons Why Ubuntu Users Should Try Out Linux Mint

junauza.com: Ubuntu is moving in all directions lately. Some polarizing decisions that have managed to alienate a few longtime Ubuntu users. Ubuntu isn't the only user-friendly distribution around. Here are a few reasons why you should switch to or at least try out Linux Mint.

Humble Double Fine Bundle Mega-Review

omgubuntu.co.uk: Still unsure whether Double Fine’s Humble Bundle is worth the money and bandwidth? With only six days left to claim your copies, we go hands-on with every game to help you decide…

Chrome vs. Firefox

datamation.com: For a few years now, the great debate between Chrome and Firefox has raged on. Which browser is faster? Which is easier to install?

Critical Linux vulnerability imperils users, even after “silent” fix

arstechnica.com: A month after critical bug was quietly fixed, "root" vulnerability persists.

Fedora 18 Can we ever be totally free

everydaylinuxuser.com: For the past week I have been playing with Fedora 18. Fedora 18 only contains free software. You do not get MP3 codecs or an Adobe Flash Plug-in. What you do get is free alternatives. The question that I wanted answered is "Can we ever be totally free?"

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