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Report: North Korea Develops own Linux Distribution

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 13:30
North Korea has reportedly developed its own version of the Linux operating with a graphical user interface that closely resembles Microsoft Windows.
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Ubuntu dumps the brown, introduces new theme and branding

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 20:10
Canonical is overhauling Ubuntu's branding identity and visual style. The new look includes an updated palette that replaces Ubuntu's signature brown with orange and aubergine.
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Ubuntu gets a new logo and ditches brown!!!!!!111

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 15:30
New logo, new theme, new website, new everything... and it's actually pretty.
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Should Open Source Be An Enemy Of The State?

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 09:20
While governments around the world adopt open source, U.S. business groups say we should fear it.
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World's first open source restaurant now open for business

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 18:50
At the Instructables Restaurant, not only can you get the "source code" of the dish you ate, but you can download the plans to the furniture and fixtures as well.
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"Please say Fedora."

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 11:30
"... He asked what version of Windows I was using to test and I told him I wasn't using Windows and instead was using Linux. I expected the 'We don’t support Linux' comment, but was floored when he said, 'Please say you are using Fedora.' I chimed in with a 'Sorry, using Kubuntu.' He chuckled then said, 'Some people will never learn.' We shot ..."
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KDE Software Compilation 4.4.0 Introduces new innovations

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 20:40
Today the 4th feature release of the KDE workspaces, Applications and Development Platform in the KDE Software Compilation 4 series is released, bringing a new netbook interface, social and online collaboration features, infrastructural improvements and much more to its users. A guide is available which describes many of the improvements in detail!
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How unique and trackable is your web browser ?

Sat, 01/30/2010 - 23:10
Is your browser configuration rare or unique ? If so, web sites may be able to track you, even if you limit or disable cookies. Panopticlick tests your browser to see how unique it is based on the information it will share with sites it visits.
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Anything the iPad can do, Linux can do better

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:20
Well, the Apple iPad has finally been launched, and it looks grand. But, really what can it do that a Linux-powered tablet can't do for less?
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Ubuntu is switching the default search from Google to Yahoo!

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 08:30
The default search provider for new installations of Ubuntu Lucid (10.04) and upgrades will be Yahoo! and not Google. Canonical have struck a revenue sharing deal with Yahoo! which generates income for the company.
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Linux on the move: the future of portable distros

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 06:20
What to expect from Moblin, Android, Chrome OS and more
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10 scripts to create your own Linux distribution

Mon, 01/25/2010 - 05:30
Those familiar with Linux will be able to tweak settings, add and remove apps and customise the menu, toolbars and other desktop elements. Let's take a look at some scripts that'll help you customise different distros.
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UbuntuOne Cloud Storage App Coming To Windows

Mon, 01/25/2010 - 00:40
The UbuntuOne cloud stoage application is coming to Windows! Finally!
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75% of Linux code now written by paid developers

Thu, 01/21/2010 - 18:10
Forget lofty ideals about the open-source community: most Linux kernel code is written by paid developers at major corporations.
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The best Linux file system of all?

Sat, 01/16/2010 - 18:51
According to Google, it's Ext4, and that's why they're moving their servers to it.
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You don't need to 'know' Linux to use Linux

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 18:20
Once upon a time you needed to know shell commands and how to edit configuration files to use Linux. Today, all you need to know is how to handle a mouse.
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Linus Torvalds Likes Windows 7

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 12:30
Microsoft tried to torpedo the success of the Japan Linux Symposium by launching their Windows 7 product that same day. They even had setup a big promotion booth across the street from the conference center. Naturally, LT had to check it out.
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Ubuntu Manual Will Be Available with Ubuntu 10.04

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 17:10
Everyone was waiting for this, so... we are proud to announce that the upcoming release of the popular Ubuntu operating system, due for launch in late April this year, will come with a comprehensive manual! The manual is created as we speak and it will be ready to accompany the final release of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
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The Top 9 Linux Stories in 2009

Sat, 01/02/2010 - 08:40
Wrap your head around this: In a couple of hours, the 90’s will be 20 years ago! Yup, its scary I know. But hey think of it this way: in 1990 we didn’t even have Linux, and in 2000 Linux looks like a crippled OS compared to today’s Linux. So its all good.
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Trying Out Single Window Mode on GIMP 2.7

Sat, 01/02/2010 - 01:20
The open source image editor known as GIMP doesn't need an introduction. Neither does its multi-window interface. Here is a simple way to try out the single window mode in the upcoming GIMP 2.7.
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