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The Best Calendar App For Linux

Published: Fri, 02/03/2012 - 22:52

Linux users have a few calendar programs to choose from, but none of them are particularly spectacular — in fact, most of them aren’t very good at all. As such, we’re bending the rules of the App Directory and recommending that you use the awesome Google Calendar webapp for all your scheduling needs. We understand that some of you might be upset that our pick isn’t a ̶ ...

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Published: Fri, 02/03/2012 - 20:43

Linux Foundation sites still offline after "brute force attack" — Sep. 13, 2011 — The Linux Foundation says service will return "in the coming days" at Linux.com.

Linux File System Fsck Testing -- The Results Are In

Published: Fri, 02/03/2012 - 06:01

After an extended delay, the Linux File System fsck testing results can now be presented. The test plan has changed slightly from our kickoff article previous article . We will review it at the beginning of the this article, followed by the actual results.

Spark, free-software Linux tablet, to ship in May

Published: Fri, 02/03/2012 - 01:32

More details are coming about Spark, the free-software Linux tablet, but enthusiasts will have to wait until May before they can get their hands on one.

Red Hat Extends RHEL Life Cycle to 10 Years

Published: Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:19

Three-year Extended Life Phase available, too.

Cinnamon 1.2 Released

Published: Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:03

New desktop no longer compatible with Gnome Shell themes.

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Published: Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:28

Ubuntu 11.10 beta gives Software Center a Mac-like makeover — Sep. 02, 2011 — The Canonical-backed Ubuntu project released the first beta of Ubuntu 11.10 ("Oneiric Ocelot"), featuring both an improved Unity Dash interface and a makeover for the Ubuntu Software Center that resembles the Mac App Store.

Kernel guru Greg Kroah-Hartman joins Linux Foundation

Published: Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:10

Greg Kroah-Hartman, one of the principle maintainers of the Linux kernel, has joined the Linux Foundation as a fellow, the same position held by Linux creator Linus Torvalds.

Kernel Guru Greg Kroah-Hartman Joins Linux Foundation

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 19:35

One of the principle maintainers of the Linux kernel, Greg Kroah-Hartman, has joined the Linux Foundation as a fellow, the same position held by Linux creator...

Your CMS Is Not Your Web Site

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 18:56

A content management system is a centralized repository for your content. A Web site is a composite of decentralized fragments that are assembled on the edge, in just-in-time fashion as the content is being delivered to users. If it's not a Web site, what does a CMS do? more>>

Linux Top 5: Heads Up for the Linux Desktop

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:15

LinuxPlanet: It's beginning to look a whole lot like 2012 will be the year of the Linux Desktop on the Linux Planet. Well, if not the year, then at least this past week, which saw tremendous activity on desktop efforts new and old.

Leading Kernel Maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman Joins The Linux Foundation

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:01

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- - The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that Greg Kroah-Hartman is joining the organization as Fellow.Kroah-Hartman ...

Linux Foundation Names New Fellow

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 07:27

The Linux Foundation , the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, has announced that Greg Kroah-Hartman is joining the organization as a Fellow.

Linux kernel chief exits SUSE, takes vendor-neutral oversight role

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 07:17

Greg Kroah-Hartman, maintainer of the Linux kernel's stable branch and the Linux driver project, is leaving his position with SUSE to join the Linux Foundation in a full-time fellowship role. Kroah-Hartman will now have more time to oversee kernel development and work with the Linux community, while leaving aside the responsibility of working for a vendor. (The SUSE Linux project was owned by ...

Mint's Cinnamon: The Future of the Linux Desktop? (Review)

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 00:32

Can a back to the past Linux desktop win more fans than GNOME 3.x, KDE 4.x, or Ubuntu's Unity or HUD? I think so.

Linux: A getting-started guide

Published: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 00:11

Are you fed up with Microsoft Windows and ready to give Linux a try? Here's how to get started. This guide for Linux discusses who the Linux OS is right for, what you need to get started, and how to turn your Windows PC into a dual-boot computer so you can have the best of both worlds - Linux and Windows.

Linux-based KDE tablet hopes to spark open-source movement

Published: Tue, 01/31/2012 - 20:10

(Credit: Aaron Seigo) Looking for a truly open-source tablet? A new Linux-based slate may just be it. Dubbed the Spark, this tablet doesn't have the latest and greatest hardware--it comes with a 1GHz ARM processor with 512MB of memory and 4GB of internal storage. However, it includes an SD card slot, a capacitive, multitouch display, and Wi-Fi. And at $265, it won't break the bank if you decide ...

Linux-based home energy gateway supports ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0

Published: Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:47

Digi International announced a ZigBee-based home energy gateway that runs Linux on a Freescale i.MX28 processor.

Linux: A Getting-Started Guide

Published: Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:34

Are you fed up with Microsoft Windows and ready to give Linux a try? Here's how to get started. This guide for Linux discusses who the Linux OS is right for, what you need to get started, and how to turn your Windows PC into a dual-boot computer so you can have the best of both worlds--Linux and Windows.

Casper, the Friendly (and Persistent) Ghost

Published: Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:30

Creating a live Linux USB stick isn't anything new. And, in fact, the ability to have persistence with a live CD/USB stick isn't terribly new. What many people might not be aware of, however, is just how easy it is to make a bootable USB stick that you can use like a regular Linux install. more>>