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peek
Peek Creators Have Linux Envy, Reach Out to Hackers
The point of—and in a way, problem with—Peek messaging devices is just how simple they are: their software does email, sorta, and that's it. Now Peek is reaching out to users to port Linux to the device. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Nick: i don't even think my three year old niece would use this thing. she had grown tired of peek-a-boo and... 3 Responses | Other threads
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linux
Linux File Systems Benchmarked
If you're wondering which file system you should format your new Linux partition as, phoronix has a test of EXT4, BBtrfs and NILFS2. The winner (for the most part): EXT4. Hit the link if you want to find out why. [Phoronix via Slashdot]
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By Jason ChenComment by Andre Ondre: 'EXT4, BBtrfs and NILFS2' Is this like some sort of code for geeks! 10 Responses | Other threads
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computers
A Brief Post Where We Mention The Best System Restore Tools
Lifehacker is at again with a killer list of five of the best system restore tools available today. It's a Windows, Mac and Linux show, folks, and the best part is they were submitted by users like you! [Lifehacker]
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By Jack LoftusComment by World's Greatest Mactard!: HI I'M BILLY MAYS & You Need to Try NEW "LIFE RESTORE PLUS" and if you call in the next 15... 3 Responses | Other threads
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tablets
Always Innovating Half-Netbook, Half-Tablet Ships In July, Still $300
Always Innovating has hit on something very interesting with its Touch Book tablet, a sparingly-spec'd touchscreen device with a detachable keyboard, embedded Linux OS and impressively low $300 price. But, oh god, they said it'd ship by now! Don't worry. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by zukny: So, Whens Mac going to come out with this? I thought they were supposed to be the innovators! 10 Responses | Other threads
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olpc
Sugar On a Stick Turns Any Netbook Into Your Very Own OLPC
While it's probably not very practical for typical day-to-day laptop use, the Sugar Linux desktop environment, designed for the OLPC project, is a novel take on user interfaces. Now, Sugar Labs has released Sugar on a Stick, a version of the OS that is designed to boot, run and save data from and on a USB drive. [Techradar]
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By John HerrmanComment by RuBBa_cHiKiN: I tried an OLPC once. It confused the hell outta me. 2 Responses | Other threads
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linksys
Linksys WRT160NL Is Fully Linux Powered, 802.11n, and Acts As Media Server
After years of having people load custom Linux-based firmwares onto their routers, Linksys decided to just go ahead and make a router with Linux on there from the start. Computer Science grad students are all awkwardly high fiving each other. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by DayWeSpilledThePaint_GitEmSteveDave: Antennas removable/replaceable? B/c I have noticed that LinkSys likes to make them permanent to stop people from broadcasting to... 8 Responses | Other threads
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palm pre
Palm Pre Gets Linux-Based NES Emulator
Our comprehensive smartphone guide lacked one key feature: NES emulation. An important trait, to be sure, and one that the Palm Pre, after a bit of fiddling, now possesses. More » -
linux
The First USB 3.0 Driver for Linux (Or Any OS) Is Here
We have no issues with Linux, other than that vendors often overlook the platform when it comes to drivers. Luckily, The Geekess, also known as Sarah Sharp, has coded the first USB 3.0 driver for Linux. Her efforts will not only make USB 3.0 compatible with Linux when the tech hits later this month, but will also earn Linux the title of "First!" OS to support the USB 3.0 standard. Nice! [The Geekess via Ozel Web Tasarim via Engadget]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Nintenboy01: Would it be wiser to hold off on buying a new Macbook or other laptop until USB 3.0 is adopted? 1 Responses | Other threads
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cars
Linux-Based Customizable LCD Gauge Cluster Marries 50's Chrome With 00's UI
Jalopnik found this concept gauge cluster that's incredible both in the amount of information displayed at once, and because of the simultaneous retro-futuristic look creator Yazaki created. [Jalopnik]
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By Jason ChenComment by GalenAlexis: Don't expect to find a Windows-Based customizable LCD Gauge. The blue screen of death would become even MORE apparent. 2 Responses | Other threads
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image cache
The Holy Software Trinity: Torvalds, Jobs and Gates
Painted on Plexiglas, The Trinity offers blessings from the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit of the Linux, Apple and Microsoft cults. We'll let the commenters hash out who's who. [Flickr via iPhone Savior]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Software_Goddess: Correct me if I'm wrong. Is this not somehow blasphemous? 14 Responses | Other threads
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data recovery
Lifehacker Lists Top Five Free Data Recovery Tools For Windows/Mac/Linux
More weekly Sunday goodness from Lifehacker. Last week we brought you their list of the top malware removers, and this week it's a fine top five list of free data recovery tools. [Lifehacker]
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By Jack LoftusComment by weatherman: Hmm. Any chance they're going to be announcing something that will try to take Windows 7's thunder? 1 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Did You Switch From Windows to a Mac or Back? Any Regrets?
Most people seem to take a hard line when it comes to their OS, but Adam's Windows to Mac adventure has got me wondering—how many converts are out there? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Nongeek: I'm going to switch from Vista to OSX very soon. I'm DONE with PCs. I'll still have Windows 7 installed... 13 Responses | Other threads
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ubuntu
Get Some Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope Right Now
The final version of Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope is here, meaning you can: Install it on your PS3 to play ROMs or say "Jaunty Jackalope" a lot or get blown (away). [Ubuntu via /.]
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Comment by Dr Durdon: Disclaimer - This is not a flame. I ordered a Mini 9 with Ubuntu and tinkered around with it while I... 10 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Gamepark's GP2X Wiz Handheld to Get Open Source Gaming App Store
It's taken longer than expected, but Gamepark is on the brink of launching their Linux-based GP2X Wiz handheld gaming system—and they are planning to follow up with an open source app store this summer. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by fendrak: Maybe it's my GameBoy upbringing, but isn't it missing a couple of buttons where that other d-pad is? Two... 3 Responses | Other threads
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verizon hub
The Verizon Hub Widget Phone Just Got a Lot More Exciting
I'm reviewing the somewhat anachronistic Verizon Hub connected phone. Now that I've seen its future—an open platform built on Linux with sleek hardware from this decade, like capacitive touchscreens—it's way more exciting. More »
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Comment by dimithrak: Yay!.. i first time to post the first post.. hehe.. well.. anyways. yup that does look sweet. hmmm.. but I... 11 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Intel Promises Two-Second Boot Times With Their Moblin Netbook Linux OS
Imagine if your netbook went from completely powered off to fully booted and ready in two seconds. It would be an entirely different gadget in your life, wouldn't it? That's what Intel hopes. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Homerjay here for OxyClean!: "Moblin?" It looks like Intel laid off the guy that comes up with really cool names. Isn't there supposed to... 10 Responses | Other threads
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openmoko
Openmoko Cancels FreeRunner GTA03
Openmoko's FreeRunner, the original open source (hardware and software) Linux phone, made us oh so excited back in the day, before Android and the iPhone. And now it's dead. UPDATED. More » -
netbooks
Dealzmodo: Dell Mini 9 for $199 Today Only (Again)
It looks like Dell was happy with their $199 Mini 9 sale from a few weeks back, because they're repeating it today. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Earthslide: So tempting! I want one but don't really need one. 10 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Near-Final Pandora Linux Gaming Handheld Shown Actually Playing Something
"We will make a more professional video in a few days," says the title card, conveniently summing up the ethos of this homebrew gaming project. It may be past Christmas, but Pandora is alive. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Jordan Nagel: Cool. By far beats my DS. Also, FIRST. 9 Responses | Other threads
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linux
How to Get Linux On Anything
Happy 15th birthday Linux. For a teenager, you're pretty well traveled. In fact, you've gone to some pretty weird-ass places. Places I probably wouldn't go myself, and not just for sanitary reasons. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Kurokawa: A badger? Hopefully not a Honey Badger, not worth the trouble for its corpse. 4 Responses | Other threads
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tech anniversaries
Happy 15th Birthday Linux
Hey Linux kernel! You're 15! You know what that means—look back on fond times, recompile, and gather all of your copyright-reform-loving, terminal-typing friends and have a rager! More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Andre Ondre: and lets hope its the last (unless they make a version better than windows xp, so far ubuntu was the... 28 Responses | Other threads
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olpc
OLPC to Ditch Old Friend AMD for ARM-Based Processors
Despite being an original sponsor of the OLPC project, AMD processors will not be used in the upcoming XO-2 touchscreen netbook. Instead, in an interesting move, ARM chips will take on the computing load. More » -
linux
SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Think about it—an inexpensive Linux PC crammed inside a wall-wart plug. Something like this SheevaPlug could open up a whole new framework of managing and sharing data that could be accessible to the masses. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by nutbastard: hmm. well.... nope. maybe i could.... nope. how can i want this and have no idea what i'd do with it? 8 Responses | Other threads
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linux
Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Moves From Eucalyptus Trees to the Cloud
Ubuntu 9.10, Karmic Koala, has been officially announced, and promises to change, among other things, the one problem keeping Linux from world domination: the poop-colored desktop theme. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by daftrok: What Linux needs is better video driver support and a Linux version of Media Player Classic because the other players... 7 Responses | Other threads
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linux
Cuba Declares Windows an Oppressive Security Threat, Develops Their Own Version of Linux
Cuban officials this week announced they've launched their own variant of Linux. Dubbed Nova, it's an attempt to rid their computers of U.S. hegemony, a.k.a. Microsoft. Viva la (open source) revolucion, siempre! More »
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Comment by Toastie: God forbid they discover that the U.S. government uses all three major O.S. flavors.....strength through diversity. 6 Responses | Other threads
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UNIX DOOM
Beware: UNIX Time to Read 1234567890 On Friday the 13th
Forget the Mayans and their silly 2012 doomsday scenario. The real end of the world will happen because of that most venerable of operating systems: UNIX. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Brandon Terrill: Yeah I seriously think the Mayans just got lazy, said "Fuck it" and stopped adding days to their calendar after... 15 Responses | Other threads
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cellphones
LG Arena KM900 Combines iPhone-Inspired Interface With Touch-Based 3D Cube
We teased the LG KM900 about unabashedly copying the iPhone earlier this month, but maybe we should scale that back a bit. New info leads me to believe the interface is more SUSE than Apple.
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piracy
Mac Vs. PC: Who's the More Considerate BitTorrent Software Thief?
TorrentFreak checked some seed and leech numbers of Mac, Windows, and Linux software to see who's got the nicer ratio. The results aren't without issues, but do suggest that Windows users/thieves are more polite. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Matt Goldman: First. Mac rules, it's better than Linux. 47 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
India's $10 Sakshat Laptop "Announcement" Is a Complete Bust
While we thought that we'd see some incredible unveiling of the India's $10 but really $20 but really $10 laptop, their public announcement today was a complete waste of time and hype. More » -
how-to
How-To: Install Ubuntu On Your PS3 For Vintage Gaming Emulation
It's easy to forget that the PS3 is a fully-equipped PC in your living room attached to your house's best monitor. Installing Ubuntu can help you remember, and play SNES games in the process. More » -
netbooks
Intel Shows Off Moblin, Their Own Netbook-Optimized Linux OS
We're hearing more and more about specific netbook-optimized operating systems, and Intel is joining in the game with an alpha release of Moblin, their netbook Linux OS optimized for Atom. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by OMG! Ponies!: But how will it stack up to attacks from flaming swords? 10 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Jolicloud's Beautifully Designed Netbook Linux OS
I agree with designer Tariq Krim that we've yet to see an OS interface perfectly implemented to a netbook's uniquely small hardware. Hence Jolicloud, and judging from this UI shot, he's on to something. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by vladdybear: Very nice. Beats Wind7 any day 4 Responses | Other threads
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prototypes
Michael Arrington's Minimalist Web Tablet Prototyped, Fulfills (Most) Promises
Six months ago, startup pimp Michael Arrington of TechCrunch put out a call for help on a hardware project, specifically a $200 minimalist web tablet. Lo and behold, his team has made it! Well, one. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by johnthevulcan wants tattoo swag: apple should buy them.... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Local News Desk
Wisconsin Girl Cancels Online College Courses Thanks To A Mind Blown By Her Ubuntu Dell
God bless local news. Annie Schubert was expecting a "bread and butter" Dell running Windows for school. But when she fired up her accidental Ubuntu machine, confusion was only the beginning of her problems. More » -
cellphones
Compulab Exeda: A Stocky Phone Stuffed Full of Features and OSs
The Compulab Exeda won't be the most high profile Android/WinMo handset coming to the market, but the squat candybar features enticing half-Blackberry, half-80s calculator styling and a robust feature set. More » -
netbooks
How to Make Your Linux Netbook Actually Kick Ass
Spoiler: Install Ubuntu. Maximum PC walks through installing Ubuntu on various netbook permutations and how to hit the ground running, turning you into a "power netbook user"—words I never thought I'd see together. [Maximum PC]
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Comment by Eugenia: I have an issue with the article's statement. I have Ubuntu installed on my Acer Aspire 8 GB SSD and... 10 Responses | Other threads
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olpc
Negroponte Halves OLPC Staff, Phases Out Sugar Linux to Focus on Dual-Screen XO
Today, Ars Technica picked up a blip from Nicholas Negroponte, who informed readers of his intention to cut half the staff and reduce pay of the rest, and emphasizing the shift to hardware. More »
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Comment by NotSoSiniSter: Not to sound cold, but what if they actually sold those things HERE. In the US? Maybe they could actually... 7 Responses | Other threads
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android
Android On An Eee PC
Making good on Google's continued pledge to not limit Android to just phones, two guys at VentureBeat got Android up an running on their Eee PC 1000H. But a question comes to mind: why?
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By John MahoneyComment by BoinK: People thinking doing stuff like this that seems completely pointless is the people that hold back technology. Just because it... 5 Responses | Other threads
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linux
"I'm Linux" Video Contest Will Probably Be a Forking Mess
Move over Hodgman and that hipster kid who briefly dated Drew Barrymore, because there's a new advertising campaign in town that hopes to take Linux into the mainstream. With commercials.
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By Jack LoftusComment by tecno88: The Linux community could benefit from some form of marketing, if anything to try and show people it's not the... 6 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo hack
Dealzmodo Hack: Make Your Old USB Stick Into a Digital Multitool
With 8GB flash drives available for under $20 and 32GB drives edging into the mainstream, nobody can blame you for shelving old USB sticks. But there are a surprising number of uses for those rickety, sub-gigabyte keychains. More »
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