What is Ailurus?
Ailurus is cross-Linux-distribution GPL software. It is a simple application installer and GNOME tweaker, which aims at making Linux easier to use, for newcomers.
Who is the target audience of Ailurus?
The target audience of Ailurus is the newcomer to linux, e.g., the people who uses Linux for not more than one month.
What does Ailurus hope to do?
Ailurus hopes to reduce the difficulty which newcomers encounter when they are using Linux.
Ailurus hopes to promote popular open-source software.
Ailurus hopes to promote open-source software which is elegant but has not entered official repository.
http://code.google.com/p/ailurus/
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
VortexBox 1.5: Turn an Old PC into a Jukebox
What is VortexBox? It’s a Fedora-based, single-purpose distribution that turns a PC or virtual machine into a music server or jukebox. Basically, you install VortexBox onto a machine and it will serve up your media to networked media players like iTunes, Sonos, an XBox 360, PS3, or streamed directly to other OSes. More
What is VortexBox? It’s a Fedora-based, single-purpose distribution that turns a PC or virtual machine into a music server or jukebox. Basically, you install VortexBox onto a machine and it will serve up your media to networked media players like iTunes, Sonos, an XBox 360, PS3, or streamed directly to other OSes. More
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
UK Gov. to switch entirely to FOSS?
The British Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron has called on civil servants to make suggestions on how the government can save money. The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has published a list of ideas to "help get more for less" in order to "tackle the deficit" as part of the Spending Review.
The 8th item on the newly published list suggests that the whole of government, including the NHS and the Education services, migrate from Microsoft products, such as Windows and Office, to Linux and other open source software, specifically mentioning the OpenOffice.org office suite. More
The British Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron has called on civil servants to make suggestions on how the government can save money. The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has published a list of ideas to "help get more for less" in order to "tackle the deficit" as part of the Spending Review.
The 8th item on the newly published list suggests that the whole of government, including the NHS and the Education services, migrate from Microsoft products, such as Windows and Office, to Linux and other open source software, specifically mentioning the OpenOffice.org office suite. More
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
27 good reasons to love Linux
Forget about viruses... If the computer shuts down without asking, if there are strange windows corrupted, if there are other mischief without your asking, if e-mail sent to addresses in the address book without your knowledge, then your computer probably has contract a virus or malware. The main reason that happens is that Windows uses. More
Forget about viruses... If the computer shuts down without asking, if there are strange windows corrupted, if there are other mischief without your asking, if e-mail sent to addresses in the address book without your knowledge, then your computer probably has contract a virus or malware. The main reason that happens is that Windows uses. More
Monday, August 09, 2010
What is Ekiga.net?
Ekiga.net is a free Voice over IP, commonly VoIP or internet telephony, service provider. Using VoIP is like using electronic mails:
* You need an address. That's mainly what Ekiga.net is for: giving free SIP-Addresses.
* You need software to use this address. Any SIP aware software will do, but we recommend the free Ekiga softphone, which has Instant-Messaging, Audio and Video built-in. Visit them today at: https://www.ekiga.net
Ekiga.net is a free Voice over IP, commonly VoIP or internet telephony, service provider. Using VoIP is like using electronic mails:
* You need an address. That's mainly what Ekiga.net is for: giving free SIP-Addresses.
* You need software to use this address. Any SIP aware software will do, but we recommend the free Ekiga softphone, which has Instant-Messaging, Audio and Video built-in. Visit them today at: https://www.ekiga.net
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Adobe Reader, IE Flaws Most Exploited By Hackers: Report
Hackers are continually relying upon JavaScript vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and IE with Advanced Persistent Threat attacks used to evade detection and thwart security controls. More
Hackers are continually relying upon JavaScript vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and IE with Advanced Persistent Threat attacks used to evade detection and thwart security controls. More
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
App Inventor for Android
To use App Inventor, you do not need to be a developer. App Inventor requires NO programming knowledge. This is because instead of writing code, you visually design the way the app looks and use blocks to specify the app's behavior. More Here...
To use App Inventor, you do not need to be a developer. App Inventor requires NO programming knowledge. This is because instead of writing code, you visually design the way the app looks and use blocks to specify the app's behavior. More Here...
Sunday, June 27, 2010
25 Free Software Programs Worth the Download
Looking to get the most out of your computer, but don’t want to spend the money on a bunch of new software without a test run first? We’ve put together a list of the best free software that you don’t need money to buy. From Microsoft Office alternatives to free video conferencing to utilities that get your new computer off to a good start and keep it running smoothly to a classic game. More Here.
Looking to get the most out of your computer, but don’t want to spend the money on a bunch of new software without a test run first? We’ve put together a list of the best free software that you don’t need money to buy. From Microsoft Office alternatives to free video conferencing to utilities that get your new computer off to a good start and keep it running smoothly to a classic game. More Here.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Chromium OS
Chromium OS is an open-source project that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web, it's all about the web. All apps are web apps. The entire experience takes place within the browser and there are no conventional desktop applications. This means users do not have to deal with installing, managing and updating programs. More
Chromium OS is an open-source project that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web, it's all about the web. All apps are web apps. The entire experience takes place within the browser and there are no conventional desktop applications. This means users do not have to deal with installing, managing and updating programs. More
Thursday, June 03, 2010
MeeGo
MeeGo is an open source, Linux project which brings together the Moblin project, headed up by Intel, and Maemo, by Nokia, into a single open source activity. MeeGo integrates the experience and skills of two significant development ecosystems, versed in communications and computing technologies. The MeeGo project believes these two pillars form the technical foundations for next generation platforms and usages in the mobile, netbook and device platforms.
http://meego.com
MeeGo is an open source, Linux project which brings together the Moblin project, headed up by Intel, and Maemo, by Nokia, into a single open source activity. MeeGo integrates the experience and skills of two significant development ecosystems, versed in communications and computing technologies. The MeeGo project believes these two pillars form the technical foundations for next generation platforms and usages in the mobile, netbook and device platforms.
http://meego.com
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Safari Carpet Bomb
Apple fixed the so-called "carpet bomb" vulnerability in its Safari browser for Windows after Microsoft issued a security advisory about it in July 2008, but to date the very same flaw in Safari for OS X is still unpatched. More
Apple fixed the so-called "carpet bomb" vulnerability in its Safari browser for Windows after Microsoft issued a security advisory about it in July 2008, but to date the very same flaw in Safari for OS X is still unpatched. More
Friday, May 21, 2010
Google TV
Google TV is a new experience made for television that combines the TV you know and love with the freedom and power of the Internet. Watch an overview video below, sign up for updates, and learn more about how to develop for Google TV.
http://www.google.com/tv
Google TV is a new experience made for television that combines the TV you know and love with the freedom and power of the Internet. Watch an overview video below, sign up for updates, and learn more about how to develop for Google TV.
http://www.google.com/tv
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Meet Diaspora, the 'anti-Facebook'
Sick of the barrage of Facebook privacy scandals? Don't trust a multi-billion-dollar corporation with your photos and personal information? Well, there may be an online social network for you yet.
It's called Diaspora, and it's an idea from four New York University students who say in a video pitch that big online companies like Facebook shouldn't be allowed to have access to, and to some degree "own," all of the personal data that flows in and out of their social networks.
The site, which is still in development, has been dubbed "the anti-Facebook" by tech blogs. More Here
Sick of the barrage of Facebook privacy scandals? Don't trust a multi-billion-dollar corporation with your photos and personal information? Well, there may be an online social network for you yet.
It's called Diaspora, and it's an idea from four New York University students who say in a video pitch that big online companies like Facebook shouldn't be allowed to have access to, and to some degree "own," all of the personal data that flows in and out of their social networks.
The site, which is still in development, has been dubbed "the anti-Facebook" by tech blogs. More Here
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cray Releases Highly Scalable, More Inclusive Super-Linux
Cray Inc. — maker of some of the fastest supercomputers in the world — released the third-generation of its super-operating system. What makes it so super special? For one, it's Linux — and that's always a good thing. More...
Cray Inc. — maker of some of the fastest supercomputers in the world — released the third-generation of its super-operating system. What makes it so super special? For one, it's Linux — and that's always a good thing. More...
Friday, April 09, 2010
Install XMMS In Ubuntu Karmic Koala (9.10)
How to install XMMS in Ubuntu Karmic Koala (9.10) add the third party repository, to install it follow these steps :
Login as root and add your repository by type :
$ sudo su
$ gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
Add this line and save :
deb http://www.pvv.ntnu.no/~knuta/xmms/karmic ./
deb-src http://www.pvv.ntnu.no/~knuta/xmms/karmic ./
Update and Install
$ apt-get update
$ apt-get install xmms
To run xmms, create launcher, right click on the desktop, choose create launcher, choose browse, go to /usr/bin then find xmms (application/x-executable) click ok.
And, Enjoy...
How to install XMMS in Ubuntu Karmic Koala (9.10) add the third party repository, to install it follow these steps :
Login as root and add your repository by type :
$ sudo su
$ gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
Add this line and save :
deb http://www.pvv.ntnu.no/~knuta/xmms/karmic ./
deb-src http://www.pvv.ntnu.no/~knuta/xmms/karmic ./
Update and Install
$ apt-get update
$ apt-get install xmms
To run xmms, create launcher, right click on the desktop, choose create launcher, choose browse, go to /usr/bin then find xmms (application/x-executable) click ok.
And, Enjoy...
Monday, April 05, 2010
Online File Conversation
Have you ever wanted to convert files without the need to download software? Now you can, up to 100mb at: http://www.zamzar.com
Have you ever wanted to convert files without the need to download software? Now you can, up to 100mb at: http://www.zamzar.com
12 More of the Best Free Linux Books
Many computer users have an insatiable appetite to deepen their understanding of computer operating systems and computer software. Linux users are no different in that respect. At the same time as developing a huge range of open source software, the Linux community fortunately has also written a vast range of documentation in the form of books, guides, tutorials, HOWTOs, man pages, and other help to aid the learning process. Some of this documentation is intended specifically for a newcomer to Linux, or those that are seeking to move away from a proprietary world and embrace freedom. More Here...
Many computer users have an insatiable appetite to deepen their understanding of computer operating systems and computer software. Linux users are no different in that respect. At the same time as developing a huge range of open source software, the Linux community fortunately has also written a vast range of documentation in the form of books, guides, tutorials, HOWTOs, man pages, and other help to aid the learning process. Some of this documentation is intended specifically for a newcomer to Linux, or those that are seeking to move away from a proprietary world and embrace freedom. More Here...
Monday, March 29, 2010
Stop Wine-ing: 15 Games for Linux
While gaming on Linux has suffered some recent setbacks with id Software and Atari seemingly having abandoned the Linux platform, there are some bright spots on the horizon. http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7745/1.html
Is Opera 10.50 Really the Fastest?
Good news for Linux users who love the Opera Web browser: After being snubbed for a big chunk of the pre-10.50 release cycle, Opera has finally started putting out snapshots for all platforms, including Linux. http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7743/1.html
Ubuntu 10.04: The Perfect Consumer Operating System?
The upcoming release of Ubuntu 10.04 is on the way and with its new theme, looks simply stunning. With an online music store built in, integrated cloud backup services and a strong focus on social networking, could this finally be the release consumers have been waiting for? http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7740/1.html
While gaming on Linux has suffered some recent setbacks with id Software and Atari seemingly having abandoned the Linux platform, there are some bright spots on the horizon. http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7745/1.html
Is Opera 10.50 Really the Fastest?
Good news for Linux users who love the Opera Web browser: After being snubbed for a big chunk of the pre-10.50 release cycle, Opera has finally started putting out snapshots for all platforms, including Linux. http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7743/1.html
Ubuntu 10.04: The Perfect Consumer Operating System?
The upcoming release of Ubuntu 10.04 is on the way and with its new theme, looks simply stunning. With an online music store built in, integrated cloud backup services and a strong focus on social networking, could this finally be the release consumers have been waiting for? http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7740/1.html
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