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● Links 13/09/2008: GNU/Linux Devices and Pardus Rave

Posted in News Roundup at 6:44 pm by Dr. Roy SchestowitzGNU/LinuxIP camera designs run LinuxTI is offering Linux camera application source code and free codecs with two new IP camera reference designs based on its RISC/DSP SoCs. The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) model handles widely variable lighting, while a Video Content Analytics (VCA) model targets video analytics processing applications.Make Your Linux Desktop More ProductiveEditor’s Note: It Is A WarShoot For the CloudsBoxee aims to shake up the home theaterLinux device links TVs to Internet videosSony used Linux to build an IP set-top box (STB) that connects to its Bravia HDTVs, enabling them to display a regularly updated selection of Internet videos. Sony’s DMX-NV1 Bravia Internet Video Link is equipped with Ethernet, HDMI, and proprietary USB-based DMeX connections.Lancelot reaches Holy Grail of KDE menuEdward Cherlin expands the vision of OLPC (video)The real reason consultants use Microsoft SBS over LinuxReview: Pardus LinuxI wonder why Pardus is such an unknown distribution. It is easy to install, has a great configuration center, and a good package management system with plenty of packages to fulfill most peoples needs. The people behind Pardus have spent a lot of time to create a distro that looks good and is stable. I believe my granny can work with Pardus without problems. No messing with config-files in any way, just install it and start working with it. I will continue to use Pardus and have advised others to give it a try.Good job, Pardus team!What They’re Using: Michael Anti and His Eee PCDesktop Linux and Subnotebooks/NetbooksWhy I Can’t Wait for PCLinuxOS 2008PCLinuxOS, the hottest Linux distribution of 2007 have gone quiet for more than a year now. At the moment, a lot of PCLOS followers are probably anxiously waiting for their favorite distro’s 2008 version (if there is any). –There’s no definite release schedule, so we are left guessing.Got Scripts?Where’s the FUD? For years, Windows zealots have denounced Linux for being arcane, hard-to-use, and backward. Heavy reliance on the CLI for administration was cited as a failure to progress (through obstinacy, ignorance or both). Now, it appears that Microsoft is admitting that a powerful shell is indeed useful, forcing its fanboys to dine on crow tartare.Drivers? Don’t talk to me about driversYet again, I butted up against the supposed ease of installation and configuration of Windows (in this case, XP). I passed a ThinkPad T40 on to a friend of mine and, because he’s all thumbs when it comes to computers (except for using certain software), I offered to help him install XP.Status of Ubuntu Romanian Localization TeamLinux Made Easy now on sale!Python for Unix and Linux System Administration(K)(X)Ubuntu AlternativesMepis is has a long history compared to new distributions. This is a distribution that is based on Debian, supplying the KDE Desktop Environment. This distribution is friendly and easy to use. Mepis supplies all the positives of Debian providing a friendly and elegant system.C-DAC signs MoU with ELCOTEnhanced Debugging With Gallium3DVirtualisationRed Hat out virtualises ESX with purchase of Qumranet, ready to take on MicrosoftThe Road to VMWorld 2008EventsThe 2008 kernel summitThe agenda for the 2008 kernel summit has been posted. The summit is an annual, invitation-only event which is typically attended by 70-80 developers. It is a rare opportunity to bring part of the kernel community together for focused discussions on topics which affect the kernel as a whole.British embedded show features LinuxLUGs Emphasize the “Festive” at Ohio LinuxFestSoftware Freedom Day in Boston is a Wealth for the Commons: Saturday, September 20, 2008Sun plans open source pushAnnouncing Software Freedom Day [Singapore]Software Freedom Day 2008: UpdatedApplicationsStocking Your New Computer With Top Open Source AppsIRC Clients for Linux Part 1: List of 6 GUI ClientsControl your Desktop with Mouse GesturesKDocker – Useful Docking Application for KDEF/OSSWhy Are You Still Wasting Money on MS Office?Millions getting their computer software freeDevangshu Datta: Closing the gates on windowsYahoo Plans to Open Up its Sites and ServicesFree media and free software help keep you free to run your lifeFree Software Supporter → Issue 8, September 2008Poll: Firefox is browser of choiceSo Many ColorsLeftoversTop 10 ways to save PC computing energySun bites the hands that build it with trademark defenseDigital Tipping Point: Clip of the DayBrian Behlendorf, lead developer of the Apache Foundation 03 (2005)Digital Tipping Point is a Free software-like project where the raw videos are code. You can assist by participating. Share in other sites/networks: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Permalink  Send this to a friend

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