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Ubuntu 13.10: It just works
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that Ubuntu 13.10 is a solid, reliable platform that just works. Do you agree?
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Steam Box will bring Linux to the masses
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Valve's Steam Box will help get Linux into the living rooms of the world. Do you agree?
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Linux is more secure but not invulnerable
Jack Wallen believes Linux is more secure than other platforms, but it's only as secure as the packages installed.
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Linux advocate contemplates the purchase of a Mac
Linux is, always has been, and always will be Jack Wallen's platform of choice, but an iMac may very well be his next purchase. Find out why.
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Easily install Google Web fonts in Ubuntu with TypeCatcher
Jack Wallen explains how to install and use TypeCatcher, which is one of the easiest ways to get Google Web Fonts onto your Linux desktop.
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10 reasons why you should try Krusader
Find out 10 reasons why you should try Krusader, a twin-pane file manager that might be faster than Dolphin on older computers or just a better match for your computing habits.
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A bump in the high road: Intel drops support for XMir in Xorg driver
Jack Wallen discusses Intel's decision to remove XMir support in the Xorg driver and what this could mean for the Linux community.
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Fact sheet: Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander)
Here is a quick fact sheet about what changes you can expect to see in Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander).
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Piggydb: A little, interesting digital assistant
Find out why Marco Fioretti thinks everybody working with lots of interrelated, mostly textual content should try the free Piggydb Java application.
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Do you sudo? Learn the basics
Logging in as root is easier and quicker, so why use sudo? Nick Hardiman explains.
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What Linux really needs is more fun
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Linux needs more fun in order to succeed on the desktop. Do you agree?
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Hand of Thief malware could be dangerous (if you install it)
Jack Wallen takes a look at the Hand of Thief trojan and what it means for the Linux community.
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How to insert spreadsheets in a WordPress blog, part 1
Learn how to embed simple spreadsheets in your WordPress blogs with Gelsheet.
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How to install a fully portable desktop on a USB for on-the-go access
Jack Wallen shows you the steps to install Porteus, a fully-encapsulated desktop that you can take with you on a USB.
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Ubuntu Edge: A case of mistaken identity
Jack Wallen has doubts about the wisdom of Canonical forging ahead with the Ubuntu Edge.
Topic Contributors
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Jack Wallen
Jack Wallen is an award-winning writer for Techrepublic and Linux.com. As an avid promoter/user of the Linux OS, Jack tries to convert as many users to open source as possible. His current favorite flavor of Linux is Bodhi Linux (a melding of Ubuntu and Enlightenment). When Jack isn't writing about Linux he is hard at work on his other writing career -- writing about zombies, various killers, super heroes, and just about everything else he can manipulate between the folds of reality. You can find Jack's books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords. Outnumbered in his house one male to two females and three humans to six felines, Jack maintains his sanity by riding his mountain bike and working on his next books. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website Get Jack'd.
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