How do I synchronise my single Debian Linux desktop clock to network?
You will find lots of tutorials about how to setup NTP server. However if you just wanna synchronize single Linux desktop connected via A/DSL Internet connection use ntpdate command. It is very easy to...
View ArticleLinux Iptables open Bittorrent tcp ports 6881 to 6889
I already wrote about Linux command line bittorrent client. However, I received few more queries regarding firewall issues. Basically you need to open ports using iptables. Bittorrent client by default...
View ArticleQuick tip: Tell what hardware is connected via USB to my Linux desktop
USB devices are quite common these days. I've digital cam, Pen drive, external hard disk, mouse and other stuff. So how do I tell what hardware is connected via USB to my Linux desktop? lsusb is a...
View ArticleOpen source usage increased in Indian and Asian business
This news is 100% true; I’ve witnessed lots of growth recently here in India, especially in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Many south states making it compulsory to use Linux and open source software for...
View ArticleMake money with Linux: Becoming a Linux OEM
You can make money by selling Linux based Laptop and desktop systems. Dell and other vendor started the same. There is huge market for Linux desktop systems. This article talks about entering a world...
View ArticleHP Compaq DX2250: Red Hat Linux-based Desktop Computer
Go Linux go... After Dell, it is now Hewlett-Packard, the world’s largest PC manufacturer, has announced it will start selling Linux-based PCs from $AU600 in Australia. The pc is powered by Red Hat...
View ArticleIBM to help and promote OpenOffice.org office suite
Finally big blue has announced that it will support and promote OpenOffice.org office suite. These are the same companies once promoted Microsoft product. Dell, HP and IBM will one day force more Linux...
View ArticleLinux Gnome desktop: Open files as root via a right click (context menu option)
Windows XP has a small option called Run as command.. You can add similar option to Linux desktop to open or run file as root via a right click. The following tutorial explains how to add a context...
View ArticleDownload of the day: Adobe Flex IDE for Linux Desktop
Looks like Linux adoption getting stronger and stronger each day :) Adobe Flex is a software development kit and an IDE for a group of technologies initially released in March of 2004 by Macromedia to...
View ArticleUbuntu Linux: Turn on 3D Compiz Eye Candy Effects for the X Window System
Compiz brings to life a variety of visual effects that make the Linux desktop easier to use, more powerful and intuitive, and more accessible for users with special needs. It is an OpenGL-based...
View ArticleLinus Torvalds on Linux Desktop Operating System
Don Reisinger wonders - if Linus Torvalds even speaking for Linux anymore: Even though Linus Torvalds has always been known as a deity-like figure in the world of Linux, lately he has been quite...
View ArticleUbuntu Linux Multimedia Installation
A nice guide for installing common multimedia software under a fresh Ubuntu Linux: You've just download the latest and greatest version of Ubuntu Linux and it didn't cost you a thing. You breezed...
View ArticleFlickrfs: Access / Backup Flickr Photos From Linux
Flickrfs is a virtual filesystem which mounts your Flickr account on a Linux machine, allowing you to browse through your photos as if they were on a locally connected drive.
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What will desktop Linux be like four years from now?
InfoWeek has an interesting article about the open-source future - What Linux Will Look Like In 2012.
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Linux Desktop Enhancements
Awesome! Here are few more Linux customization resources for you.8 Great Alternative Desktop Managers For Linux Various UNIX / Linux desktop managers (personally I'm big fan of both Gnome and...
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New Notification System for GNOME and KDE
Canonical the makers of Ubuntu about to introduce a new desktop notification system proposal. New changes should improve the usability of the Linux desktop including desktop notification system for...
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Nokia To Add LGPL Option For the Qt UI and Application Framework
Good news for all developers! QT will be available under the LGPL starting with version 4.5. The GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) is a free software license published by the Free Software...
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Do You Blame Users For IT Security?
An interesting article published by security guru Bruce Schneier:Blaming the victim is common in IT: users are to blame because they don't patch their systems, choose lousy passwords, fall for...
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The Best Open Source Graphics And Design Software
A few years ago Novell conducted an online public survey to determine which MS-Windows apps need to be ported on Linux desktop. Adobe Photoshop and other graphics application that user want ported to...
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Linux / UNIX Desktop Fun: Let it Snow On Your Desktop
Feeling lonely this holiday season? Try Xsnow. This little app will let is snow on the desktop. Santa and his reindeer will complete your festive season feeling with moving snowflakes on your desktop,...
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