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Linux patent defense group expands open-source protection

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:39:05 +0000

The Open Invention Network, a Linux patent protection consortium, is expanding its defense to related open-source programs such as KVM, Git, OpenJDK, and WebKit. Mobile Linux distributions like…
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You can now run Arch & Debian Linux on a Raspberry Pi

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:15:01 +0000

Several Linux distributions, Arch and Debian, are now available for the credit-card sized Raspberry Pi computer. Fedora, however, the "official" distribution is still no-where to be found.
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The Trouble With Mandriva

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:54:35 +0000

Now that Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Mint are enjoying such widespread attention and success, it's increasingly difficult to remember that not all distros are sharing in the same good fortune. Take Mandriva, for example. This venerable distro dates back to 1998, when it was born as Mandrake Linux, but its last few years have been tempestuous.
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Fedora vs. openSUSE vs. CentOS: Which Distribution Should You Use?

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:35:37 +0000

MakeUseOf: All of these Linux distributions use .rpm files as installable packages rather than the .deb files which belong to the Debian family.
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Debian vs. Ubuntu vs. Linux Mint: Which Distribution Should You Use?

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:33:13 +0000

MakeUseOf: f you haven't noticed yet, there are only three distributions that are mentioned in the title, while there are thousands of Linux distributions in existence.
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Aligning Linux Distributions With Presidential Hopefuls

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:32:46 +0000

The VAR Guy: "If the candidates did run Linux, which distribution would they choose? At the risk of offending various groups of people, here are my answers, for better or for worse."
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Three Ways to Tweak Ubuntu Linux's Unity Desktop

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:29:30 +0000

Disliking Unity doesn't mean you have to switch Linux distributions. Instead, make Unity your own with one of these free tools.
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Matrox Extends Extio Series Support to New Linux Distributions

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:15:21 +0000

Latest Linux software for Matrox KVM extenders offers largest multi-display desktop using fewest fiber-optic strands Montreal, Canada – Matrox Graphics is pleased to announce the latest generation of Extio F2208 and Extio F2408 KVM extenders and Extio F2408E Expander units now support a broader range of Linux operating systems and showcase a new degree of remote multi-display flexibility using a …
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Looking for a Polished Linux Desktop? Consider KDE

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:51:59 +0000

Created with a focus on end users, this interface is a popular standard in many Linux distributions.
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Debian Crowned Best Linux Distribution of 2011

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:35:32 +0000

The good people over at TuxRadar have recently released an in-depth comparison between the six most popular Linux distributions: Debian, OpenSUSE, Fedora, Mint, Ubuntu, and Arch. The thorough article assessed these distros based on features such as installation, hardware support, customization, performance, desktop, security, community, and package manage. In the end, Debian was crowned the best …
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Fedora 16 To Use Btrfs Filesystem By Default

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:06:37 +0000

Digitizor: “When it comes to adopting the newest technologies, Fedora is always at the front among the major Linux distributions. Well, Fedora might very well do it again by adopting a new file system for its next release.”
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Linux Mint 11 and Fedora 15 both debut this week

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:11:39 +0000

Two popular Linux distributions updated It’s not every week that sees the launch of a major release from one of the most popular Linux distributions. This week, however, we’ve had the benefit of not just one but two such landmark debuts.
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Should Your Business Remaster Its Own Linux Distro?

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 05:58:30 +0000

Datamation: Companies can re-brand existing Linux distributions with their own corporate identity to enjoy marketing and functional advantages.
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Five Linux Distributions Get a Fresh Boost (PC World)

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 09:33:27 +0000

PC World – Between the launch of a new Linux kernel update and the news that open source has achieved mainstream business use at last, it’s been an exciting week in the world of open source software.
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Five Linux Distributions Get a Fresh Boost

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 09:32:54 +0000

Between the launch of a new Linux kernel update and the news that open source has achieved mainstream business use at last, it’s been an exciting week in the world of open source software.
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50 Top Linux Distributions

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 16:56:03 +0000

Datamation: “In this article, we’ll take a look at 50 of the most well-known distributions of the Linux OS. If you’ve been using Linux for a while, you’re probably familiar with the major distributions, but you might find some others you haven’t encountered that are worth checking out.”
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Linux 2.6.39 anticipates improvements to OS hardware support

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 05:27:46 +0000

Latest update expected to simplify firewall configuration and improve virtualisation Updates to the Linux kernel are always exciting because of the advance look they provide at what’s to come in upcoming Linux distributions, and Thursday’s 2.6.39 release is no exception.
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A Preview of Fedora 15: Rough around the edges, but worth the trouble

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:23:56 +0000

Matthew Casperson’s Hubfolio: “With all the hype surrounding Gnome 3, Fedora 15 is sure to get a lot of attention when it is released, as it is one of the first major Linux distributions to include Gnome 3 out of the box.”
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Fedora and Mandriva Linux release final beta versions

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:32:29 +0000

Both offer an alternative to Microsoft Windows Much of the world’s attention may currently be focussed on Ubuntu 11.04, which makes its final debut next Thursday, but that doesn’t mean the other Linux distributions are suspended in breathless inactivity.
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Fedora and Mandriva Linux Unwrap Final Beta Versions

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:28:01 +0000

Much of the world’s attention may currently be focused on Ubuntu 11.04, which makes its final debut next Thursday, but that doesn’t mean the other Linux distributions are suspended in breathless inactivity.
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