Archive for the ‘Linux’ Category
Canonical Unveils A Well-Polished Ubuntu 13.04
Canonical has released the version 13.04 of Ubuntu, also named Raring Ringtail. This new version streamlines the entire OS in a very neat fashion.
Microsoft Office May Come To Linux In 2014
According to certain sources, Microsoft executives are currently considering the option of offering Microsoft Office for Linux. If it happens, the software may arrive in 2014.
Nouveau Driver Now Supports 3D Acceleration With All GeForce GPUs In Linux
Thanks to a number of modifications recently added to Nouveau drivers by Linus Torvalds, the drivers are now able to support 3D acceleration for all GeForce GPUs.
Ubuntu May Unveil A Touch-Enabled OS For Phones And Tablets Today
Ubuntu has teased a touch-enabled OS for mobile devices, set to be unveiled today.
Richard Stallman Deems Ubuntu As ‘Spyware’ For Collecting User Data
Ubuntu dishes out Amazon results when a user searches Dash, and it collects user data. On account of this, Richard Stallman has termed Ubuntu a 'spyware.'
Ubuntu 12.10 Released, Packs Many New Features
Canonical has finally released Ubuntu 12.10 which packs a number of new features such as the ability to pin web apps to the desktop and search the cloud.
WebApps To Be Featured In Next Release Of Ubuntu Desktop
Ubuntu is incorporating WebApps feature to its next version of OS. They are integrating this feature in the Ubutu Desktop to make the dying Linux Desktop live again. Already few months ago, cloud service has been featured in the Desktop. The feature will introduce popular Internet services and Websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and many more as desktop applications.
Samsung Gets On The Board Of Linux Foundation
Samsung isn’t exactly known for being among the open-source big-wigs, even though the company has been toying with a number of open-source tools and software. Now, it seems that the Korean electronics maker is planning a serious role in the open-source community.
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Is Seen Running Project Sputnik
A few ago, Dell unveiled its intents of trying its hands at a Project Sputnik pilot program. Now don’t let your imaginations run wild and think that perhaps it has something to do with letting remote astronauts get their daily dose of online social interactions. Rather, it is an excellent project which intends to devise such a notebook which will be able to run open-source software that can aid the developers.
Canonical Pulls The Plug On Kubuntu Personnel Funding
In what is being viewed by the internet community as a not-so-wise move by Canonical, it has pulled the plug on the funding of Kubuntu personnel. This means that the Kubuntu personnel would no longer be receiving any funding from Canonical and will have to rely on community support to continue with their operations. Although few have hailed this move, most are not finding it good enough.
Jolicloud Joli OS Gets Open-Sourced
Jolicloud heads to the actual cloud, Joli OS gets open-sourced and announces latest beta version of JoliOS, which will allow for access from your iPhone, Android and other devices. At present the Jolicloud service is in Beta phase only and they will soon be launching an Android and an iOS based application for both smartphones and tablets, though this mobile applications users will be able to access the Jolicloud service anywhere using both Wi-Fi and mobile GPRS. Joli OS has been open sourced and is now available to the community, if you’re interested in finding out more about the whole ordeal, sign up for the private beta…………………
GNOME 3.2 Beta 2 (3.1.91) Has Been Rolled Out For Download
GNOME 3.2 beta is out now for download. It’s actually the second beta of GNOME 3.1.91. This is actually a bug fix. The release mainly features on GNOME core modules freezes like UI, string etc. the next version (3.1.92) will be released within a few weeks.
Cyber Attack On Linux Foundation, Now Down To Wrap Up Security Breach
Linux Foundation is under critical situation after a major cyber attack by the hackers. The foundation has shut down its primary domains LinuxFoundation.org, Linux.com, and also subdomains to protect form serious security breach. The breach has gone public & discovered on September 8, 2011. The officials apologized for the inconvenience. You can check out Linux [...]
Adobe Air End Support For Linux
Adobe has decided to end official support for the Linux version of Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) owing to the limited popularity of Linux as a desktop operating system and no signs that it will become more popular in the future and AIR 2.6 incidentally was the last release of the platform for desktop version of Linux. AIR allows programmers to create cross platform applications and a host of popular apps are built around the adobe runtime environment, including Tweetdeck, iPlayer and more. Analysts believe that it makes more sense for Adobe to focus on Google’s Android OS and iOS which are steadily increasing their market share and Linux has only gained about a percent of market share in that time, so it’s no surprise that a sliver of PC users are no longer a priority……….
Linux Foundation Announces LinuxCon Program
Linux Foundation announced the final program for LinuxCon North America and this events include the 20th anniversary of Linux gala celebration, a discussion between Linus Torvalds and Greg Kroah-Hartman. The convention will also feature a 20 Years of Linux panel that will include Linux and open source luminaries Jon maddog Hall, Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) veteran and advocate and Eben Moglen, the Software Freedom Law Center founder, also confirmed for the final program is a keynote from Dr. Irving Wladawsky-Berger, was largely responsible for IBM’s early commitment to Linux…………
