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Linux  All Linux : Opinions : Linux for Home Users
By Posted: ( Sat 18th Dec 2004 05:27:36[PM] UTC )
Hey Guys and Gals! Don’t raise your eyebrows or fear by hearing the word Linux. It is as user
friendly as windows. Just take a look at the articles below and all myths about Linux in your mind will disappear.
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Linux : News : What exactly are Microsoft's plans for Linux on Windows?
By Posted: ( Sat 18th Dec 2004 05:16:19[PM] UTC )
A Linux developer -- he prefers to remain anonymous -- has told NewsForge he was recently contacted by Microsoft and invited to a job interview. He accepted, and during the interview he asked the obvious question: Why was Microsoft interested in hiring someone with strong Linux skills? The reply was that Microsoft is working on an emulator that will allow Windows users to run Unix.
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Linux : Articles : An introduction to Linux sound systems and APIs
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 04:28:31[AM] UTC )
When coding a program, one of the best ways to show users that an event has happened is to produce sounds. That's why sound is now present in almost every program. Every operating system has different sound systems and APIs to access the sound card, so that no low-level coding is required to use the sound device. Programmers have many different choices concerning which system to use, especially under Linux -- and maybe that's the problem. This article will illustrate free sound architectures under Linux, as well as the different interfaces a programmer can use.
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Linux : Articles : 'Independent' report used MS-sourced data to trash OSS
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 04:28:31[AM] UTC )
When Microsoft announced victory in its battle with open source for the hearts, minds and wallets of Newham council last month, the press naturally asked to see the report Newham's decision was allegedly based on. Er, yes, the report would be forthcoming, we were told. So we gave it a few days, and asked again. And again. And again. But mysteriously, although Microsoft executives are prepared to shout from the rafters about what's in the report, the report itself never seems to arrive.
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Linux : News : Sybase releases 'first free production database for Linux'
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 04:16:39[AM] UTC )
The database company is going head to head with PostgreSQL and MySQL with a free version of its ASE database for Linux.
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Linux : News : IBM to launch Linux-only Power servers
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 04:00:42[AM] UTC )
In an effort to vault its Power processors into more widespread use, IBM plans to announce Monday a new, inexpensive server line called OpenPower that can run just the Linux operating system, CNET News.com has learned.
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Linux : News : Microsoft IS worried about Linux
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 04:00:42[AM] UTC )
For the first time, the company offers a real assessment of the Linux threat in its annual report.
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Linux : News : Linux guide designed for developing nations
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 03:28:02[AM] UTC )
A United Nations-funded organization has produced a Linux desktop manual for novice PC users as part of an effort to encourage developing countries to use open-source software.
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Linux : News : Cherry to launch keyboard for Linux users
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 03:28:02[AM] UTC )
Linux users in German-speaking countries and the U.K. will have an opportunity to buy keyboards specially designed for the open source operating system in late September, when Cherry GmbH launches what the company claims is the world's first Linux keyboard.
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Linux : News : Linux May Take Over Unix
By Posted: ( Sun 12th Sep 2004 03:28:02[AM] UTC )
More and more state governments, educational institutions and corporates are exploring the possibility of adopting linux operating system, industry experts say.
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Linux : Howtos : Kernel Compilation & Avoiding ‘Unresolved Symbol’
By Posted: ( Sun 18th Jul 2004 06:39:58[AM] UTC )
Many of the kernel newbies are not aware of certain important concepts which are essential for proper compilation and insertion of the modules into the kernel This HOWTO is all about kernel compilation, how to avoid the annoying 'unresolved symbols' errors while Insmoding the modules.
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Linux : Howtos : Building a Linux Media PCBuilding a Linux Media PC
By Posted: ( Mon 28th Jun 2004 04:23:21[PM] UTC )
In this article I'm going to look at a particular sort of setup of a Linux home theatre PC ? one where the primary consideration is space. Suppose you have a small studio apartment, or a bedroom or study where you want to work on your computer, watch movies and TV, and play music and maybe games as well.
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Linux : Articles : Eclipse Goes Native
By Posted: ( Mon 28th Jun 2004 04:20:24[PM] UTC )
Red Hat's Eclipse Engineering team has freed the popular integrated development environment from its ties to a proprietary Java Virtual Machine.
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Linux : Opinions : Linux vs. Apple: An Uncomfortable Battle
By Posted: ( Thu 17th Jun 2004 04:15:56[PM] UTC )
Linux represents a threat and an opportunity for every software and hardware company. Apple is once again at the crossroads. While it will take a couple of years before we know whether the company will make the right choice, one thing is clear: Apple's path is about to become vastly more interesting.
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Linux : News : ARM unveils multi-processor core with Linux SMP support
By Posted: ( Thu 17th Jun 2004 04:12:41[PM] UTC )
ARM Ltd. will unveil a unique multi-processor core technology, capable of up to 4-way cache coherent symmetric multi-processing (SMP) running Linux.
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