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Samsung NC10 Netbook

(Jan 6, 2009, 22:49 UTC) (34 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Phoronix: "However, one of the latest companies to join the netbook bandwagon here in the United States has been Samsung with the introduction of the NC10. Is there anything special about this 10.2-inch Atom-powered netbook? We will tell you in this Linux review of the Samsung NC10."

Acer Aspire One Linpus Linux Lite Recovery DVD Online

(Jan 6, 2009, 22:48 UTC) (30 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
EeePC: "If you want to recover your Acer Aspire One netbook to its default state, Acer uploaded a disc image on its FTP server from the default Linpus Linux installation."

Dell Sells Ubuntu Boxes That Cannot Run Ubuntu

(Jan 5, 2009, 15:12 UTC) (102 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
bitsenbloc: "However, when opening the box I found something suspicious, the DVD provided by Dell was not a standard Ubuntu, but a version that contains a + after the number of the version. This Ubuntu is not free because it is written "Do not distribute" on the DVD."

Google Android Netbooks on Their Way

(Jan 5, 2009, 15:09 UTC) (88 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
EeePC: "Google is planning to use Android for any device -- not just the mobile phones. Don't be surprised if netbooks will come pre-installed with Google's Linux OS. "

Look Ma! A Drive-In Theatre for Ants!

(Dec 31, 2008, 21:12 UTC) (158 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Tech Broiler: "Here's some neat Star Trekky-tech that you'll be able to get your hands on shortly -- Texas Instruments' DLP Pico Projector Development Kit. The kit includes a Zippo lighter-sized 7.5 lumen projector unit, combined with a BeagleBoard embedded Linux developer platform"

Hv3 and the Art of Minimalist Web-Browsing

(Dec 31, 2008, 21:10 UTC) (120 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
LWN: "A case in point is Hv3, a web browser written in Tcl/Tk. Although currently in alpha and paying more attention to developers' needs than those of end users, Hv3 is already highly suitable for basic web-browsing, with a design philosophy all its own -- and, quite possibly, the fastest performance of any free software browser."

Browser for Linux devices hits second alpha

(Dec 30, 2008, 23:22 UTC) (153 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Linux Devices: "Mozilla Labs has released the first version of its "Fennec" mobile device browser that can be tested on PC desktops. Available for Linux, Windows, Macintosh, Maemo, and Windows Mobile, the "alpha 2" browser boasts extension hooks, faster panning and zooming, and improved look and feel, the project says."

The Linux Robot - Progress, Software & a Video

(Dec 30, 2008, 23:18 UTC) (177 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Adam's Tech Talk: "Over the past week I've made a couple of hardware improvements, as well as building the majority of the software library, a TCP server and making a good start on a client."

Higher and Further: The Innovations of Linux 2.6.28

(Dec 29, 2008, 20:42 UTC) (185 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Heise Open Source: "The Ext4 file system leaves its main development phase and will soon be ripe for productive use. Major renovation work on the code for memory and disk management promises GPU speed increases and better scalability. Hundreds of new and revised drivers improve hardware compatibility significantly."

Boxee - You are NOT "Open"

(Dec 29, 2008, 20:42 UTC) (185 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Me and U(buntu): "Another vivid example of how so many companies are only paying lip-service to the term "Open"."

The Linux Command Shell For Beginners: What is The Shell?

(Dec 23, 2008, 17:13 UTC) (306 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
LinuxPlanet: "When you read anything about the command line, you'll hear people use the term "shell", and sometimes terms like "terminal program" or "xterm" or "console". Do they all mean the same thing? Almost! The only difference is whether you are running a graphical environment or not."

How to Install and Configure DHCP Server in Ubuntu Server

(Dec 23, 2008, 17:12 UTC) (256 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Ubuntu Geek: "DHCP Server assigns IP addresses to client computers. This is very often used in enterprise networks to reduce configuration efforts. All IP addresses of all computers are stored in a database that resides on a server machine. A DHCP server can provide configuration settings using two methods."

21 of the Best Free Linux Window Managers

(Dec 22, 2008, 20:45 UTC) (367 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
LinuxLinks: "An X Window manager is software that manages the windows that applications bring up. For example, when you start an application, there will be a window manager running in the background, responsible for the placement and appearance of windows."

Maximize Your Terminal Usage with Terminator

(Dec 22, 2008, 20:42 UTC) (247 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
MakeTechEasier: "Terminator is a simple program that allows you to load multiple terminals and arrange them in grid. It is useful when you need to access to various terminals at the same time."

Hackers Unlock iPhone 3G

(Dec 19, 2008, 22:25 UTC) (469 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
PDAStreet: "You buy an unlocked iPhone 3G in a few markets, but that's not the case for most regions, including - as you all know - the U.S. Well, it took a bit longer than expected, but it appears hackers have finally cracked the latest version of the iPhone."

VirtualBox Gets OpenGL Acceleration Support

(Dec 19, 2008, 22:24 UTC) (302 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Phoronix: "Perhaps though one of the most exciting changes in VirtualBox 2.1 is initial support for OpenGL acceleration on the guest operating systems."

Five Reasons to Make Friends with Puppy Linux

(Dec 18, 2008, 18:47 UTC) (354 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Linux Magazine: "By now, you might have noticed that I'm a big fan of Puppy Linux. I wrote about this tiny Linux distro in Linux (Pro) Magazine, and extol its virtues at any given opportunity."

Is Apple's Mactini the World's Tiniest Computer?

(Dec 18, 2008, 18:44 UTC) (323 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
TechRadar: "Or has it just been made obsolete by the Apple Mactini Nano?"

Open Source Isn't Free Software

(Dec 16, 2008, 20:49 UTC) (321 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Cyber Cynic: "There's a long standing argument over the differences between "open-source" software and "free" software. But, a more common error outside of software ideology circles is that you can use open-source software anyway you please. Nope. Wrong. It's never been that way."

A Peek at Lenovo's iPhone-Like Android Phone

(Dec 16, 2008, 20:47 UTC) (351 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
OStatic: "Today, photos are appearing of Lenovo's Ophone, which is an Android phone that it has slated for delivery in China. Does this thing look exactamundo like the iPhone or what?"

The Range of Linux Distributions

(Dec 15, 2008, 17:20 UTC) (386 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Jamie's Random Musings on Video IM: "I am frequently asked by family and friends why there are so many Linux distributions, and how one should go about making an informed choice between them."

Small is Beautiful

(Dec 15, 2008, 17:17 UTC) (291 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Economist: "Much advice on offer online suggests souping up the specification of a netbook so it can run Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system, rather than the free, open-source Linux system that is offered as standard on many netbooks."

Cisco Disappointed by FSF Law suit

(Dec 12, 2008, 20:51 UTC) (354 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
InternetNews: "Since at least May 12, 2006, Cisco has distributed to the public copies of firmware containing the FSF's programs in its products "without providing complete and corresponding source code or an offer for source code as required by the Licenses," the complaint charged. It listed 13 Linksys products as offenders, including its popular wireless routers for setting up Wi-Fi networks."

The Linux CLI for Beginners, or, Fear Not the Linux Command Line!

(Dec 12, 2008, 20:49 UTC) (393 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
LinuxPlanet: "Linux forums, mailing lists, and even howto articles are full of fearful comments against the Linux command line. "Pry my GUI from my cold dead hands!" is all too common. Nobody wants to take your GUI away, because with Linux you get the full power of both. Akkana Peck gives us a friendly introduction to the Linux command line, starting with a lesson on the fastest way to find files."

"Mini-server" Kit Runs Linux

(Dec 11, 2008, 21:06 UTC) (400 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
LinuxDevices: "Via announced a "mini-server kit" that targets home media storage. Touted as being the same height as a CD, the Linux-compatible Artigo A2000 includes two 3.5-inch bays for hard drives, a bootable CompactFlash slot, gigabit Ethernet, three USB ports, and a wireless LAN option, says Via."

Turn Your Linux Machine into an Application Server in 10 Minutes

(Dec 11, 2008, 21:03 UTC) (409 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Linutop Mag: "Machines like Linutop can make a rather neat mini server which you can use to host virtually any application base on the LAMP stack (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP). The problem is that turning Linutop (or any machine for that matter) into an application server involves setting up the required servers (e.g., Apache and MySQL), manually modifying configuration files, and tweaking application settings."

Tips: T-Mobile G1 - Getting the Most Out of the First 'gPhone'

(Dec 9, 2008, 18:53 UTC) (424 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
PDAStreet: "If you've recently upgraded to the T-Mobile G1, the first cell phone to use Google's Android operating system, here's a sweet collection of tips to help you get more out of it."

The Future Of Cell-Phones Is Here

(Dec 9, 2008, 18:51 UTC) (345 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Shantanu's Technophilic Musings: "My company had a video contest a few days ago (which yours-truly won by a handsome margin :). The topic was "Future of Wireless" as perceived by the employees but with the catch that it had to be done in just 10 seconds or less."

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Optimized for XO Laptop

(Dec 8, 2008, 16:53 UTC) (395 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
OLPC News: "Thanks to the tireless efforts of Teapot, we now have Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid optimized for the XO laptop! Teapot designed this release to be reliable and consistent with these modifications:"

Smart Mobile Can Turn on Heating

(Dec 8, 2008, 16:50 UTC) (288 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
BBC News: "A system that could eventually control heating, home security cameras and draw curtains has been demonstrated by phone maker Nokia"

5 Regal Microcontrollers meet His Majesty Linux

(Dec 5, 2008, 23:44 UTC) (354 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Your Electronics Open Source: "The SuperH Family is a range of 32-bit microcomputers suitable for built-in hardware, realizing faster processing speed and reduced power consumption, with RISC system instructions adopted. The SH7750 Series (SH-4) uses Harvard Architecture, has a 2-way Superscalar system, and can execute two instructions in parallel."

Android Phone Launches in China

(Dec 4, 2008, 18:58 UTC) (394 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
17Lamp.net: "TechFaith Wireless and Qigi Future Technology announced a smartphone that runs the Google Android mobile Linux stack. The i6-Goal is only the second Android phone to launch, and reportedly includes a 2.8-inch touchscreen, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, and a two-megapixel camera."

World's Second Android Phone Unveiled

(Dec 4, 2008, 18:58 UTC) (357 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
APC Magazine: "Australian-based tech importer Kogan has revealed the first Google Android-based phone that will ship in Australia -- and only the second that will ship worldwide."

Asus nettop gets discrete graphics

(Dec 4, 2008, 18:58 UTC) (399 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
LinuxDevices: "Asus has announced enhanced versions of its Eee Box "nettop" computer. Targeting home-theater applications, the B204 and B206 include HDMI outputs, as well as discrete graphics circuitry from ATI, and could prove popular for Linux media center distributions like Boxee, MythTV, SageTV, Linux MCE, and others."

Why Netbooks Aren't There Yet

(Dec 3, 2008, 19:21 UTC) (343 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Datamation: "At the same time, today's netbooks aren't perfect. Many suffer cramped keyboards and track pads; neither is fun to use during marathon typing sessions. Some netbooks are more comfortable than others, but nearly all sport keys that are less than full size. There's also the lack of screen real estate..."

The Robot - Progress and a Video

(Dec 2, 2008, 18:54 UTC) (368 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Adam's Tech Talk: "The majority of the previous hardware issues have also now been solved which is good. The degrading CF cards was caused by a bad Alix board (I’d probably blown a resistor somewhere at some point). A replacement Alix board has arrived while I sell the other on eBay as faulty for any enthusiast who may wish to try and repair it"

Linux on the iPhone: Penguin Poop in Apple's Walled Garden

(Dec 2, 2008, 18:51 UTC) (378 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
ars Technica: "An iPhone hacker has successfully ported the open source Linux kernel to Apple's popular mobile device. Although the port is still at a very early stage of development and currently only supports a slim subset of the iPhone's capabilities, it demonstrates the versatility of the Linux kernel and the ingenuity of iPhone modding enthusiasts."

8 of 2008's Latest Linux-Powered Mobile Phones

(Dec 1, 2008, 18:54 UTC) (506 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
steaming open cup: "Now, have you ever wondered if the G1's the only phone that runs on Linux? There are actually more out there. Let's see if we can come up with 8 of the latest."

Proprietary Firmware and the Pursuit of a Free Kernel

(Dec 1, 2008, 18:52 UTC) (359 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
Datamation: "The GNewSense team was the first to point out that the Linux kernel contained proprietary firmware blobs, and that many kernel drivers depended on external proprietary blobs, and has dedicated itself to producing an operating system with all this material removed."

Free Icon-To-Speech: Open-Source Speech for Disabled

(Nov 26, 2008, 22:52 UTC) (541 reads) (0 talkbacks) (Posted by cschroder)
OLPC News: "Cynthia, the daughter of my friend Sue, has cerebral palsy and uses a small touchscreen with picture icons to speak. Sue explained that this is a costly piece of equipment at $6,000, with a $400 fee when it needs service - expenses that many middle-class families with special needs children in even the developed world cannot afford."