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Firefox to change its look--again

February 13, 2012 12:00pm PST

Part of the Mozilla plan for the future of Firefox involves revising the browser's interface, currently code-named Australis. Check out the company's plans for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android.

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NASA: Powering down the last mainframe

February 13, 2012 5:18am PST

With the consumerization of IT, legacy systems are going the way of U.S. manned spaceflight. NASA shuts down its last mainframe -- a two-ton, 56 square-foot monster running Red Hat Enterprise...

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KDE 4.8 minor tweaks, major improvement

January 30, 2012 8:33am PST

Jack Wallen takes a look at KDE 4.8. Will the latest release of this powerful KDE Linux desktop bring him back to KDE?

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Linux.conf.au 2012

January 24, 2012 8:58pm PST

Linux.conf.au 2012 is over for another year, check out the best pictures of the conference before it heads to Canberra in 2013.

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The five best Linux file system cleaning tools

January 11, 2012 2:25pm PST

In honor of National Clean up Your Computer month, here some top picks for Linux system cleaners.

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DIY: Create easy to use databases with LibreOffice Base

January 27, 2012 3:30pm PST

Jack Wallen demonstrates how to use LibreOffice Base on Linux. You can also use the database tool on Windows or Mac.

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Untested buggy UEFI headed for prime-time

January 22, 2012 7:24pm PST

A leading Linux kernel developer says UEFI is big, bloated and bad for Linux.

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Linux Mint launches Cinnamon desktop

January 3, 2012 9:47pm PST

Not content with its Mint GNOME Shell Extensions (MGSE), nor with GNOME 2 replacement MATE, Linux Mint has decided to launch a new GNOME 3-based desktop dubbed Cinnamon.

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Gentoo-based Sabayon Linux 8 available for download

February 10, 2012 12:35pm PST

Gentoo-based Sabayon Linux version 8 is available. Check out some of the features.

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DIY: Quick and easy Samba print server setup

January 18, 2012 10:15am PST

Jack Wallen describes how to use Linux, Samba, and CUPS to set up a print server with hardware you probably already have in your shop.

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DIY: Create a distribution or backup of your Debian-based desktop/server

January 10, 2012 2:13pm PST

Jack Wallen thinks Remastersys should be one of your go-to tools if you have a production environment where Linux is deployed as servers or desktops.

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Linux design needs to be out of the hands of developers

January 3, 2012 6:53am PST

Why does the Linux desktop suffer so much? Jack Wallen thinks he has the answer to this question that has been in play for a very long time. See if you agree with the conclusion Jack has drawn.

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Mandriva in danger of closing its doors

January 9, 2012 7:38am PST

Jack Wallen gives his take on the rumors of Mandriva closing its doors. January 16, 2012 is but a Monday away. Would the closing of Mandriva's doors have a lasting effect on the Linux landscape?

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Don't miss developments from Linux.conf.au 2012

January 20, 2012 12:32pm PST

TechRepublic Australia is has been covering the Linux.conf.au 2012 conference in Ballarat this week. Here's the low-down on some very provocative sessions.

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Linux.conf.au 2012: three threats and a balloon

January 17, 2012 1:59pm PST

The Linux operating system and other open software projects are under threat because they've failed to develop the sympathy for users manifested by companies such as Apple, according to luminary...

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Linux.conf.au 2012: FreedomBox's privacy

January 18, 2012 4:26pm PST

Open software isn't just a programming- and software-licensing methodology; it's also a political philosophy and a revolutionary movement -- something made clear by Linux projects like FreedomBox.

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Lunix help

December 28, 2011 2:53pm PST

Lunix help Where is all of this wonderful help that is supposed to exist for new users. I am a newbie to Ubuntu 11.04 (linux in general); have had good luck getting on line, navigating,...

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IT Managers role on CRM/ERP

January 6, 2012 9:46am PST

IT Managers role on CRM/ERP Hi I have recently joined as Systems Manager in the real estate and construction company. iam bascially a linux system and network administrator and also a systems...

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10 linux rescue tools for recovering windows, linux, mac

January 10, 2012 3:21am PST

10 linux rescue tools for recovering windows, linux, mac how can i download 10 linux rescue tools for recovering windows, linux, mac live cd or image. which 10? Hi are you refering to this...

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Ubuntu tablet on the way? CES buzz for 'concept design'

January 5, 2012 3:08pm PST

Ubuntu tablet on the way? CES buzz for 'concept design' article root Somebody's opinion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoVDU5Nc2bE&feature=related The Linux Terminal...

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