end users

Debian Packages

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Wed, 10/29/2008 - 05:59

From a user's perspective, both Debian and RPM packages are very similar. They offer pretty much the same features and both offer similar command-line functionality.

Many end-users prefer Debian packages because of the powerful (yet user-friendly) wrapper programs like dselect, tasksel, and apt-get.


 

Optimize Ubuntu 8.04 for Speed

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Sun, 10/19/2008 - 13:12

So what if Ubuntu is a fast operating system?… There is always room for some more tweaking… and I am talking here about some aspects that are NOT useful for the end-users (yes YOU, the regular Ubuntu user).

The hacks presented in this guide will greatly improve the overall performance of your Ubuntu 8.04 Linux OS.


 

Supporting your free software? Don't burn out

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Fri, 10/17/2008 - 10:44

Terry Hancock advises hard-pressed software developers how to deal with awkward bug reports and difficult end users whl make demands on the time of unpaid software designers.


 

The Linux Foundation End User Summit

Linux Today  Fri, 10/17/2008 - 10:33

Tecosystems: "To be honest, I half expected the Linux Foundation End Users Summit to degenerate into a tavern brawl.

Considering the disparate - and frequently conflicting - viewpoints assembled in a compact venue, it seemed at least possible."


 

The Linux Foundation End User Summit

Topix - Linux  Thu, 10/16/2008 - 17:52

To be honest, I half expected the Linux Foundation End Users Summit to degenerate into a tavern brawl.


 

Toshiba unveils HSDPA-ready Portégé trio: Linux the High End

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Thu, 10/16/2008 - 03:15

Users will be able to choose between Windows XP or Linux on all three models. All three have integrated webcams too.


 

Kernel developers, Wall Street to come together

Topix - Linux  Sun, 10/12/2008 - 18:52

The Linux Foundation is attempting to get "high-end" Linux end-users more involved in kernel development.


 

Asustek Reveals Eee PC Aimed at Demanding End-Users

Topix - Linux  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 17:04

Originally planned to be part of the Eee PC family, the S101 was once considered to be a part of Asus-branded laptops lineup, but the company still decided to intro the device as an Eee PC.


 

Slackware v Ubuntu: Not What You Might Think

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Sun, 10/05/2008 - 02:43

Slackware and Ubuntu share a common line of thinking. They both aim to be simple. However, they have different approaches to simplicity and different target audiences.

Ubuntu wants to be simple for end users switching from Windows. Slackware wants to be simple for Linux users.


 

A New Event for the Community

Topix - Linux  Wed, 10/01/2008 - 06:35

"When we say "community," we're talking everyone: end users, developers, vendors: if you have a personal or professional investment in Linux, you're welcome at LinuxCon." Complete Story