The Linux 3.6 kernel is set to make its official debut in the coming weeks and -- as usual -- there's many interesting features to this next major open-source kernel release...
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjE
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjE
For those interested in GStreamer, Mesa, ALSA, or related Linux multimedia efforts, the videos from the GStreamer Conference are now available for viewing...
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjI
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjI
We're once again here to announce the immediate availability of Sabayon Linux 10 in all of its tier 1 flavours. If you really enjoyed Sabayon 9, this is just another step towards world domination. Linux Kernel 3.5.4 with BFQ iosched, GNOME 3.4.2, KDE 4.9 (4.9.1 available in a few days), Xfce 4.10 and LibreOffice 3.6 are just some of the things you will find inside the box. Gentoo hardened kernels, improved Rigo - a new way of browsing and installing applications, more ZFS integration work, Mesa 9 stack, Amazon EC2 support, Infinality FreeType patches, and much more.
http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=Sabayon%2010
http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=Sabayon%2010
Need support on any Linux issue. This articles lists the 5 best ways of finding the answers to all your Linux problems.
http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2012/09/the-5-best-sources-of-support-for-linux.html
http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2012/09/the-5-best-sources-of-support-for-linux.html
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Wed Dec 31 1969 19:00:00 EST
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Subject: Much Awaited Linux Game 'Faster Than Light' Released
Faster Than Light (FTL) is a spaceship simulation and roguelike game. The player have to manage a spaceship, survive and explore vast galaxies.
http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/09/much-awaited-linux-game-faster-than.html
http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/09/much-awaited-linux-game-faster-than.html
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Subject: Linux Security Slides: Secure Boot, Crypto, AppArmor
Aside from the 2012 GStreamer Conference, another mini-summit that happened the week of LinuxCon San Diego in late August was the Linux Security Summit. While there aren't videos, slides from this security summit are now available...
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjM
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjM
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Wed Dec 31 1969 19:00:00 EST
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Subject: VMware Fusion 5.0 Benchmarks With Ubuntu 12.04
Many Phoronix readers have been asking about VMware Fusion 5.0 benchmarks, so here are some numbers for those wondering about this closed-source virtualization product for running other operating systems atop Mac OS X...
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjQ
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjQ
Not that it is a succeeded, but it is good attempt. Apple has nothing to worry about. The latest edition is Pear Linux 5. Code-named Sunsprite, it is based on Ubuntu 12.04, using (Linux) kernel 3.2.
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/09/15/pear-linux-5-review/
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/09/15/pear-linux-5-review/
Version 4.0 of Epidemic GNU/Linux has been released. Epidemic is a Debian-based Brazilian desktop Linux distribution featuring the KDE desktop and a number of user-friendly enhancements. Some of the custom applications in this 64-bit only release include: eMod - a graphical utility for creating a custom build of Epidemic; eUpgrade - a graphical tool designed to perform a full system upgrade; eKwin - an application which allows single-click enabling or disabling of KWin effects; Einstaller - the distribution's intuitive system installer. The release also comes with newly added support for German (besides Portuguese, English and Spanish); new user manual; an integrated theme for GRUB, Plymouth, KDM and KSplash; Linux kernel 3.2.23.
http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=Epidemic%204.0
http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&release=Epidemic%204.0
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Wed Dec 31 1969 19:00:00 EST
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Subject: The Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 12.2 x86_64 (nginx, Dovecot, ISPConfig 3)
This tutorial shows how to prepare an OpenSUSE 12.2 64bit (x86_64) server with nginx for the installation of ISPConfig 3, and how to install ISPConfig 3. Since version 3.0.4, ISPConfig comes with full support for the nginx web server in addition to Apache, and this tutorial covers the setup of a server that uses nginx instead of Apache. ISPConfig 3 is a webhosting control panel that allows you to configure the following services through a web browser: nginx and Apache web server, Postfix mail server, MySQL, Dovecot POP3/IMAP, BIND or MyDNS nameserver, PureFTPd, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, and many more.
http://www.howtoforge.com/perfect-server-opensuse-12.2-x86_64-nginx-dovecot-ispconfig-3
http://www.howtoforge.com/perfect-server-opensuse-12.2-x86_64-nginx-dovecot-ispconfig-3
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Wed Dec 31 1969 19:00:00 EST
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Subject: Is Aliyun OS really Linux? Android? A rip-off of both?
What is Aliyun OS? A Linux fork? An Android fork? An Android rip-off? It appears to be an illegal Linux/Android fork offering pirated Android programs.
http://www.zdnet.com/is-aliyun-os-really-linux-android-a-rip-off-of-both-7000004318/
http://www.zdnet.com/is-aliyun-os-really-linux-android-a-rip-off-of-both-7000004318/
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Wed Dec 31 1969 19:00:00 EST
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Subject: Apple iPad 2 As Fast As The Cray-2 Super Computer
A university research director has shown that Apple's iPad 2 is as fast as the Cray-2 vector super-computer out of Cray Research from the 1980's. With some work to to the software, the iPad 2 performance benchmark result is quite impressive...
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjU
http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTE4NjU
Everyone's talking about Linux on Clover Trail, but is there really a story here, or is it all just business as usual for Linux developers?
http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/09/linux-on-clover-trail-much-ado-about-nothing/
http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/09/linux-on-clover-trail-much-ado-about-nothing/
Techies and gamers seem to always be faced an unfortunate lack of video games available for the Linux operating system. While many techie gamers would prefer to move to a cleaner, leaner Linux environment, the Microsoft world it seems has held the monopoly when it comes to supporting great computer games. While Apple has made great strides toward supporting a wider variety of games, Linux clearly trails behind the big commercial operating systems in game support.To help alleviate this unfortunate situation Linux aficionados find themselves in, here is a list of the top ten Linux games released or updated in 2012
http://linuxaria.com/article/top-10-games-for-linux-in-2012?lang=en
http://linuxaria.com/article/top-10-games-for-linux-in-2012?lang=en
Welcome to the 217th issue of Softpedia Linux Weekly!
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Softpedia-Linux-Weekly-Issue-217-292556.shtml
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Softpedia-Linux-Weekly-Issue-217-292556.shtml
Learning a new language can provide life changing opportunities and enjoyment. There are so many reasons to learn a foreign language whatever your nationality, to improve employment potential, intellectual curiosity, make travel more enjoyable, sharpen cognitive and life skills, make lifelong friends, and many more. Whilst it is widely acknowledged that it is easier to begin learning a second language at a tender age, starting a new language at any age is eminently worthwhile.
http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20120916014830518/ForeignLanguageTools.html
http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20120916014830518/ForeignLanguageTools.html
[url=http://lxer.com/team.php][img]http://lxer.com/content/Scott_Ruecker.jpg[/img][/url] [b]LXer Feature: 16-Sept-2012[/b]The latest installment of the Weekly Roundup. Enjoy!
http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/173665/index.html
http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/173665/index.html
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Wed Dec 31 1969 19:00:00 EST
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Subject: Canonical aligns Ubuntu Server with quick-change OpenStack
Updates Landscape control freak for Linux machinesCanonical, the distributor of the Ubuntu variant of Linux, wants to be on the cutting edge and be stable at the same time. And as anyone who has dated knows, that is a tough balancing act that few people can manage. But a new strategy from Canonical will line up the fast-changing OpenStack cloud control freak that is part of the latest Ubuntu Server distribution with the Long Term Support stable version of the company's Linux.
http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/17/canonical_ubuntu_openstack_landscape/
http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/17/canonical_ubuntu_openstack_landscape/
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Wed Dec 31 1969 19:00:00 EST
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Subject: News: Linux Top 3: GNOME 3.6, Samba 4 and Canonical Updates Landscape
GNOME developers have released the final beta of what will become GNOME 3.6. The GNOME 3.5.91 is set to be followed by 3.5.92 on September 19th (the release candidate). The full final general availability for GNOME 3.6 IS currently set for September 26th.
http://www.linuxplanet.com/news/linux-top-3-gnome-3.6-samba-4-and-canonical-updates-landscape.html
http://www.linuxplanet.com/news/linux-top-3-gnome-3.6-samba-4-and-canonical-updates-landscape.html
Dear Ubuntu users, the time has come to say goodbye to the Natty Narwhal release of the popular Ubuntu operating system, Ubuntu 11.04, as on October 28th it will reach end of life.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Goodbye-Ubuntu-11-04-292569.shtml
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Goodbye-Ubuntu-11-04-292569.shtml