Multiple users, one computer
Todays computer have more power than what is required by a single users. Thanks to the Gigahertz race, processors are […]
General, Linux
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This section has ideas/thoughts on Linux, Open Source and Free Software.
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Amazon Kindle source code released
Amazon has released the source code for its e-book reader Kindle. And guess what it runs Linux. Have a look
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Routine check of drives
When I boot up my Ubuntu system, it often says Routine check of drives and takes forever to boot up.
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Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope download links
Jackalope is finally released in the wild. The best way to get it by torrent as the download mirrors are
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Tata Indicom Photon+ and Reliance NetConnect Broadband+ on Ubuntu
Its been raining high speed internet in India. Tata, Reliance and BSNL have started offering 3G USB Data Cards which
India, Linux
Infosys to contribute to Open Source
The currently global economy seems to be getting better for Open Source. After enterprises adopting Open Source now software outsourcing
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BJP commits support to open source
The BJP, India’s biggest opposition party has released its IT vision which states that they will use Open Source and
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Fighter jet grounded due to Windows virus
French fighter planes were unable to take off after military computers which were running Windows were infected by a computer
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Ubuntu vs Vista vs Windows 7
This is an interesting article comparing various features of Ubuntu with Vista and Windows 7. It covers the following: How
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Ext4 filesystem is here
Ext4 is here and it rocks! It a faster file system and expect it to show up in upcoming distros
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Open source trading platform
A software startup called Marketcetera has released an open source platform for building automated trading systems. Since the world economy
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Nice Linux desktop wallpapers
Vinayaraj has created some very cool Linux wallpapers. These can be downloaded from here. This ones’ already my wallpaper 🙂
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Nokia hints wider use of Linux in phones
Nokia plans to expand its use of Linux beyond Its N800 series. “In the longer perspective, Linux will become a
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Linux development cost statistics
The Linux Foundation published this excellent article:Â Estimating the Total Development Cost of a Linux Distribution Some very interesting stats
Gadgets and Deals, Linux
Syncing your iPhone on Linux.
Most end users wanting to move to Linux, expect to play MP3 music and sync their music with their iPods,
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Installing OpenOffice.org 3.0 on Ubuntu 8.10
As some of you were expecting that Ubuntu 8.10 will be including OpenOffice.org 3.0, but as a matter of fact
General, Linux
Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex released
Ubuntu 8.10 just got released and here is a summary of What’s new: Guest Session: If your friend comes over
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Improving Ubuntu update speed
My friend Arun Khan told about this great way to improve the download speed of packages and updates for Ubuntu
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Linux Foundation launches killer development tool
For ISVs that are writing Linux applications, the Linux foundation has launhed a killer development tools. Some of the highlights
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Foxconn fixes the famous Linux bug
Foxconn has quickly fixed the famous Linux bug found in their BIOS which was causing Linux to crash. Here is