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Spotlight on Linux: SimplyMEPIS 8.5.x

3 hours 19 min ago

SimplyMEPIS is a simply wonderful distribution. It was the first to offer a complete out of the box experience all tied up in a pretty package. It would be fair to say that it was probably the inspiration for many of the easy-to-use distributions available today. more>>


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Going fast with DWM

Wed, 2010-07-28 11:00

If there was any justice in this world, there would be two cars parked in my driveway. One would be a 1977 Ferrari 308 GTS. The other would be a midnight blue BMW M3 convertible with all the amenities. I'd want the leather seats and power everything. more>>

Categories: Open Source News

Going fast with DWM

Wed, 2010-07-28 11:00

If there was any justice in this world, there would be two cars parked in my driveway. One would be a 1977 Ferrari 308 GTS. The other would be a midnight blue BMW M3 convertible with all the amenities. I'd want the leather seats and power everything. more>>


Categories: Open Source News

Prettier Fonts Coming Your Way

Tue, 2010-07-27 16:00

There was a time when Linux was notorious for having what was called "fugly" fonts. Things improved a bit over the years, but thanks to expiring patents things are about to get even better. more>>

Categories: Open Source News

Prettier Fonts Coming Your Way

Tue, 2010-07-27 16:00

There was a time when Linux was notorious for having what was called "fugly" fonts. Things improved a bit over the years, but thanks to expiring patents things are about to get even better. more>>


Categories: Open Source News

Bash Co-Processes

Tue, 2010-07-27 11:00

One of the new features in bash 4.0 is the coproc statement. The coproc statement allows you to create a co-process that is connected to the invoking shell via two pipes: one to send input to the co-process and one to get output from the co-process. more>>

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Bash Co-Processes

Tue, 2010-07-27 11:00

One of the new features in bash 4.0 is the coproc statement. The coproc statement allows you to create a co-process that is connected to the invoking shell via two pipes: one to send input to the co-process and one to get output from the co-process. more>>


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OpenOffice.org 3.3 Definitely On Its Way

Mon, 2010-07-26 17:00

OpenOffice.org 3.2.1 was released on June 4 and a new master workspace was branched off for the upcoming 3.3 on June 5. The code in this branch will be stabilized and later become the product release that will find its way onto your desktops. more>>

Categories: Open Source News

OpenOffice.org 3.3 Definitely On Its Way

Mon, 2010-07-26 17:00

OpenOffice.org 3.2.1 was released on June 4 and a new master workspace was branched off for the upcoming 3.3 on June 5. The code in this branch will be stabilized and later become the product release that will find its way onto your desktops. more>>


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Using Linux To Create a Music Blog

Mon, 2010-07-26 13:00

Saxophone? Check. Digital recorder? Check. Camera? Check. Ready to rock & roll. Or do some blues. A bit of jazz? How about some Zydeco. Honky Tonk?

We'll see when we get to the Second Street Brewery this Wednesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That's when the weekly open mic session kicks off at 7:00pm, led by Case Tanner and his house band. more>>

Categories: Open Source News

Using Linux To Create a Music Blog

Mon, 2010-07-26 13:00

Saxophone? Check. Digital recorder? Check. Camera? Check. Ready to rock & roll. Or do some blues. A bit of jazz? How about some Zydeco. Honky Tonk?

We'll see when we get to the Second Street Brewery this Wednesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That's when the weekly open mic session kicks off at 7:00pm, led by Case Tanner and his house band. more>>


Categories: Open Source News