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Linux FUD in the American classroom
FUD still exists -- even in the institution of education. Jack Wallen calls out for everyone to spread a little truth -- even if that means standing up to your chair, CEO, COO, or ...
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The implications of LightWorks coming to Linux
The LightWorks video editor is coming to Linux. How was this made possible and what are the far-reaching implications for the flagship open source platform? Jack Wallen ruminates.
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Upgrading Ubuntu 12.04 to 12.10
Ubuntu 12.10 is released in just days. Jack Wallen walks you through the process of upgrading from Ubuntu 12.04 to 12.10, so you can enjoy the experience a few days early.
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Linux Kernel 3.7 flexes its ARM muscles
With the Linux 3.7 kernel some major changes are in order. In particular, the support for ARM technology has arrived. Jack Wallen pontificates on what this could mean for the open ...
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Linux: The big misconceptions
There are two misconceptions about Linux that have plagued the open source platform from the very beginning. Jack Wallen tries to assuage the doubts of those hesitant to learn some...
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10 obscure Linux apps you should know about
The diversity of Linux apps can be a bit overwhelming -- and it's easy to overlook some of the smaller gems out there. Here are a few useful apps you may not have heard of.
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Ubuntu Unity: A beginner's walk-through
Jack Wallen has been proclaiming Ubuntu Unity the single most efficient desktop on the market. This time he decides to illustrate a simple task and how Ubuntu Unity's approach is e...
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With the rise of the Linux desktop, will viruses follow?
The Linux desktop is growing in popularity and many believe a growth in viruses will follow. Jack Wallen thinks that logic is flawed and explains why.
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Does Windows 8 help set the stage for mainstream Linux desktops?
Windows 8 will release soon and this could be the perfect storm the Linux desktop has needed. Couple that with a few missteps by Microsoft and Linux is looking at a big and bright ...
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Major game players come to Linux and GNOME grasps at relevance
What would you say if I said GNOME was becoming irrelevant and games were coming to Linux? Both seemed improbable. Could 2012 wind up being a milestone year for Linux?