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2005 November

A first look at the GP2X

While some folks might say that the GP2X is a must have, I would have to agree with the ending comments made below. Wait, there are still bugs to be worked out…

How-To: Stream almost anything using VLC

Curious about streaming video yet not sure where to begin? If you are looking at doing it from the hobbyist perspective, then this article below might just what you are looking for.

When one OS is just not going to cut it

You have to admit it. Sometimes it just pays to use VMware. While I’d hardly say that it is perfect, I would suggest that it can save time when used properly.

Mail Backup in Gnome Evolution

Speaking as a Thunderbird user myself, I was wondering about the ability to backup email from Evolution in Linux. Thanks to the article below, I now having a working guide. Oh wait, never mind. It looks like I am back to square one much as this person seems to be as well.

Blender for Linux 2.40 RC1

There is a new copy of Blender out for those who are into the art-related goodies. Speaking for myself, the application is just too powerful for me.

Overhaul of Linux License Could Have Broad Impact

With all of the patent concerns out there, it was inevitable that the GPL was going to feel some impact of the ever-changing face of software rights…

IBM kit moves Solaris software to Linux

With all of this software being given away, some might argue that the value of paid software could be changing more each day that we might like to admit.

Ultra 20

When in doubt, try a bunch of distros! It never hurts to have access to some variety when playing with or just using Linux on a day to day basis…

MIT’s $100 laptop to run Redhat

Well now, it appears that a Linux distro has been chosen for those famed $100 notebooks that will never grace our own borders here in the US. The OS to be used will be Redhat.

10 Things that make Ubuntu a Neophyte’s Distribution

While my experience with Ubuntu is still pretty limited, I have continued to hear many great things about their GUI. As most of us know, the ‘root’ to gain a newbie’s confidence is by offering a friendly look and environment in which to work from.

Linux fridge rats on your drinking habits

Hmm, a Linux fridge that will keep ‘tabs’ on how much you have been drinking. Well now, tell me that is not inventive?

If (Windows Rules) then (Linux fails)

While I am not going to get into this article being ‘right or wrong’ here, I will say that some interesting perspectives are brought up with regard to the Windows vs Linux debate.

Opera patches two browser security flaws

Well Linux fans that use Opera can breath easier for the time being. The patches have arrived it seems, and not a moment too soon.

Why open source projects are not publicised

This is actually quite simple. Most of the people creating these projects are creative geniuses, yet they are marketing retarded. It’s generally that simple.

About Songbird

Certainly an attractive enough music player. Unlike the one this might resemble however, I believe that we will see this one run cross platform once it is released.

Is little Billy the life of the party or the death of those foolish enough to attend the fete?

Probably not all that on topic, but I found the following story to be quite amusing none the less.

Producing Open Source Software

Before taking the plunge into an Open Source project, I’d suggest reading the following first. It’s a great read and you might just learn something.

Opera *nixed by security bug

Proof that nothing is perfect, users of Opera on Linux are urged to update their Web browser just as soon as possible.

Why IP owners should worry

Love it or hate it, this recent ‘move’ from Massachusetts is likely to change IP forever in a very sudden way…

Desktop Linux for small business

I could not disagree more. While their choice of a winner is a fine desktop OS. The fact that Xandros 3.0 and Linspire 5.0 were totally left out, leaves me wondering if these guys are really in touch with what a business is looking for in ease of use and access to software without any [...]

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