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10 common mistakes made by Linux users

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Thu, 12/04/2008 - 15:33

There are a few ubiquitous mistakes which a lot of Linux admins make while administering a Linux box. If kept in mind, these mistakes can be avoided to keep a smooth work flow.


 

Should Linux migration be something that linux users want?

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Thu, 12/04/2008 - 12:57

response to the digg article "How Windows Users Are Changing Linux" looks at the average user. They want things simple and that means standardization so that software is easy to install and "just works". the real questions is, will that corrupt Linux or make it better?

Do we really want widespread Linux adoption?


 

10 ways to reduce removable media headaches in Linux

Topix - Linux  Wed, 12/03/2008 - 16:54

December 03, 2008 - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago Share Comments For many new Linux users, removable media can be a deal-breaker.

Anyone coming over from Windows knows you simply insert the CD, use it, and eject it.


 

Sync Your iPhone Wirelessly in Linux

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Wed, 12/03/2008 - 16:34

Apple may open up its iPhone and iPod touch devices to third-party apps next month, but the chances that Linux users will get invited to the party are slim at best.

That hasn't stopped some intrepid hackers from coming up with a better music-syncing solution than the one Mac and Windows users have—a two-way wireless transfer, from almost any music


 

Linux Clone of Microsoft's Silverlight in Beta

Linux Today  Wed, 12/03/2008 - 09:03

InternetNews: "Linux users are getting closer to full Microsoft Silverlight functionality to view rich media applications on the Web.

The Novell-sponsored Moonlight project today released its first beta of its Linux implementation of Microsoft's Silverlight media framework."


 

S3 Graphics Unleashes Full OpenGLA 3.0 API Support

Topix - Linux  Wed, 12/03/2008 - 04:24

If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up. If you already have an account, you may login here: Today's Big Story This week at LWN MinGW and why Linux users should care Have ...


 

10 Ways to Reduce Removable Media Headaches in Linux

Linux Today  Tue, 12/02/2008 - 23:33

TechRepublic: "For many new Linux users, removable media can be a deal-breaker. Anyone coming over from Windows knows you simply insert the CD, use it, and eject it.

With Linux, it isn't always that simple. In fact, with Linux, removable media has always held a completely different philosophy."


 

Linux Clone of Microsoft's Silverlight in Beta

Topix - Linux  Tue, 12/02/2008 - 20:01

Will the new release make Linux a first class Silverlight citizen? December 2, 2008 By Sean Michael Kerner : Linux users are getting closer to full Microsoft Silverlight functionality to view rich media ...


 

OpenGL

Topix - Linux  Sun, 11/30/2008 - 05:08

If online articles and blogs are any indication of things, the number of Linux users migrating to, and satisfied with, Ubuntu GNU/Linux seems to be staggering.


 

Why Linux Users Use Gimp

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Sat, 11/29/2008 - 21:23

This image sums up the reason Linux users preach Gimp and not Photoshop..