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Source: draco

Draco GNU/Linux is a distribution based on Slackware Linux and "pkgsrc", a package management system developed by NetBSD. A new version, 0.3, was released a few days ago: "Introducing Draco GNU/Linux 0.3.0. Featuring kernel 2.6.23 (with optional 2.6.16), glibc 2.6.1, GCC 4.1.2, and OSS 4.0. Selected packages from .


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Source: arch

A release candidate for Arch Linux 2008.04 is out and ready for testing: "A new batch of install images is currently being uploaded to mirrors. The FTP images have been made available tonight, while the CORE images will be pushed tomorrow night in order to distribute the load ..


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Source: engarde

Guardian Digital has announced the release of EnGarde Secure Linux 3.0.19: "Guardian Digital is happy to announce the release of EnGarde Secure Community 3.0.19. This release includes many updated packages and bug fixes and some feature enhancements to the EnGarde Secure Linux installer and the SELinux policy. New .


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Source: belenix

BeleniX 0.7, a live CD based on OpenSolaris, has been released: "We are pleased to announce the availability of BeleniX 0.7. This release marks a considerable change in the evolution of BeleniX. As of 0.7, BeleniX is a source level derivative of Project Indiana. As such, it has .



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Linux Magazine: "A true wizard doesn't just run processes, a true wizard knows how to communicate with those processes through signals to stop, restart, and even kill processes "


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developerWorks: "This article guides you through the most important technical decisions involved when you introduce a Linux client in your organization "


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ZDNet: "Sun is pondering an open source codec. No they're really working on it "


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iTWire: "That's exactly what Theo de Raadt, the founder of the OpenBSD project, has done. And the model in question is the British supermodel Naomi Campbell "


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Source: Linux Today

451 CAOS Theory: "That has emerged as the question, or at least a major factor in determining whether open source software works in the enterprise systems management market "


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Source: Linux Today

Hoosier Penguin: "But one part of the conversation that had a more immediate impact was Shuttleworth's impression of the XP exodus "


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Source: Linux Today

TechieMoe: "Linux XP is a strange beast. From what I gather it tries very hard to emulate the look and feel of Microsoft Windows in order to make the transition to Linux easier to the Microsoft-familiar "


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Source: Linux Today

The Open Road: "Over the weekend Stuart Hicks emailed the OSI about an odd statement made by McAfee in its white paper on botnets "


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Lucas Nussbaum's Blog: "It has now been more than 4 months since the last Debian developer account was created "


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Practical Technology: "Everyone grumbles about Linux driver problems, but kernel hacker Greg Kroah-Hartman actually did something about it "


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Linux.com: "Jeremiah Gray wants to provide an interesting way to learn about Linux, so he's created a new comic strip, called Hackett and Bankwell, about the open source operating system "


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Source: Linux Today

eWeek: "The reason these companies come to SitePen? The company has an all-star team of experts in AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), DHTML and Web 2.0 technologies "


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Source: Linux Today

The Birmingham Post: "A Cannock company has labelled open source software 'the future' after turning its back on the big brands "


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Argentina Discovery: "Argentina may become the first country in the world to require all government offices to use open-source software, pending the outcome of a bill recently introduced in the nation's congress "


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Source: Linux Today

Computerworld: "If there is a single complaint that is laid at the feet of Linux time and time again, it's that the operating system is too complicated and arcane for casual computer users to tolerate "


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Source: Linux Today

The Open Road: "Google apparently likes open source that lets it 'borrow' open-source software while giving comparatively little back, and always on Google's terms "


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Computerworld UK: "Nine out of ten software-as-a-service providers will rely on open source software by 2010 to save money, but the cost savings likely won't be passed onto customers, Gartner says in a new research note "


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Tech Force: "How did a big non-commercial, non-paying community evolve into one that produces some of the most respectable Operating Systems and applications packages available ?"


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eWeek: "To bolster growth, Red Hat must pursue the high-volume Linux space "


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Phoronix: "Last month we had looked at the Radeon HD 3200, which is part of the AMD 780G Chipset "


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The Register: "So, for the time being, I'm afraid we are all back on re-evaluation-of-Linux duty. Never mind. I've already done the spadework. Let me lead you through a few simple steps to a full-on Open Source experience "


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Source: Linux Today

Polish Linux: "By referring to an 'educational program,' we define this as an application that aids the 'normal' learning process, either by helping to absorb new information, or as a support for recalling information already learned "



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Source: ONLamp.com

A conference attendance that tops 2000 suggests that a technology
involves a certain number of subtle angles. MySQL became a hit because
installing it and manipulating tables were so simple--and yet when you
get serious, the simple things start growing hair. The attendees I've
talked to at this conference have their hands greasy every day dealing
with problems of growth and performance. They're here for practical
solutions, and the sessions I went to seemed to deliver.


Source: ONLamp.com

I was reading a quick run-through of memcached and it occurred to me how absolutely simple and SIMPLISTIC memcached is. Really, it’s absolutely.. basic. Oh, but wait, what is memcached? memcached is really nothing more than a cache service for accessing data .


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Source: ONLamp.com

Ubuntu is about to release Hardy Heron, the newest Long Term Support version of this popular Linux distribution. To mark the occasion, we're launching a new video interview series, Spotlight on FOSS, and leading off by chatting by Mark Shuttleworth himself!



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Source: developerWorks : Linux : Technical library

In this tutorial, Sean Walberg helps you prepare to take the Linux
Professional Institute Senior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-3) exam. In this fifth
in a series of six tutorials, Sean walks you through monitoring your system
resources, troubleshooting resource problems, and analyzing system capacity.


Source: developerWorks : Linux : Technical library

This introductory tutorial, designed as a companion for the IBM SDK for
Multicore Acceleration, Version 3.0 (otherwise known as the Cell Broadband
Engine(R) SDK), teaches you how to use five performance tools that reside in the SDK
3.0: OProfile, Cell Performance Counter, Performance Debugging Tool, the PDT Trace
Reader, and FDPR-Pro. The Visual Performance Analyzer, available separately, is also highlighted.


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Source: developerWorks : Linux : Technical library

It's not that Linux isn't fast or efficient, but in some cases fast just
isn't good enough. What's needed instead is the ability to deterministically meet
scheduling deadlines with specific tolerances. Discover the various real-time Linux
alternatives and how they achieve real time -- from the early architectures that
mimic virtualization solutions to the options available today in the standard 2.6
kernel.


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Source: developerWorks : Linux : Technical library

It's important to know what happens to file ownership in AIX once you make a UID or GID change. If you don't
understand the results of altering a UID or GID, you could cause serious issues to your server and
environment.


Source: developerWorks : Web development : Technical library

Many-to-many (m:m) relationships can be tricky to deal with in a Web
application. In this installment of Mastering Grails, Scott Davis shows you how to
implement m:m relationships in Grails successfully. See how they're handled by the
Grails Object Relational Mapping (GORM) API and the back-end database. Also find out
how a bit of Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript + XML) can streamline the user interface.


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Source: developerWorks : Linux : Technical library

Learn the steps involved in migrating your environment to that of a Linux® client, including organizational planning and user segmentation. Based on customer experiences, this article offers a comprehensive guide to planning and executing your migration while minimizing disruption to your users.


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Source: developerWorks : XML : Technical library

The YouTube video sharing site allows Web application developers to access public
content through its REST-based developer API. The SimpleXML extension in PHP is ideal for processing the
XML feeds generated by this API and using them to build customized PHP applications. This article introduces
the YouTube Data API, demonstrates how you can use it to browse user-generated video content; access video
metadata, comments and responses; and perform keyword searches.


Source: developerWorks : XML : Technical library

Mashups, a critical component of Web 2.0, aggregate feeds
from many applications to generate new content. Because many
of today's core enterprise business applications run in
mainframes, the content in mainframes must be delivered as
feeds before mashups can be successful in the
enterprise. This article presents a step-by-step guide to
using IBM WebSphere Host Access Transformation Services
(HATS) to generate Atom feeds for mainframe content.


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Source: developerWorks : Open source : Technical library

Use sndpeek and custom algorithms to match voices to a pre-recorded library.
Create applications to let you know who is speaking in teleconferences, podcasts, and
live media events. Build basic assistance programs to help the hearing-impaired identify
speakers in a bandwidth-limited context.


Source: developerWorks : Open source : Technical library

The popular open source Zend Framework just got some slick enhancements. Learn
what's new in V1.5 and how upgrades, including Zend_Form, Zend_Layout and Zend_View,
enhanced support for GData Web services, and improved Ajax support can help PHP
developers easily roll out cutting-edge Web applications.



Updated: Wed Apr 16 23:55:01 2008


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