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CrossOver 9 – revamped, reinvented and a must have
Yesterday, we received word that a new version of the popular CrossOver product by CodeWeavers had been released. Version 9 is out and it promises a new look, more versatile interface and increased compatibility with a broader line of products. For

Mar 03, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Sabayon Linux 5.1-r1 – Review and Commentary
The latest release of Sabayon Linux was announced yesterday and being big fans of the desktop, we decided to take it for a test drive and see what has changed. Sabayon Linux is a binary distribution of Gentoo and has developed

Dec 14, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Ubuntu Server 9.10 – Review and Commentary
We’ve already taken the time to do an Ubuntu 9.10 review as well as Kubuntu and Xubuntu but these were all the desktop editions. Today, we decided to try something different and take a look at Ubuntu 9.10 Server Edition

Dec 09, 2009 | 1 comment | View Post

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New version of WINE released
A new update to Wine is available. Wine, for those of you who are unaware, is software that allows windows games to run on Linux. What’s new in this release: A number of fixes in AVI file support. Several MSXML improvements. A few MSI

Jan 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Linux Foundation announces LinuxCon 2010 to be held in Boston
The Linux Foundation, the organization behind the popular open source operating system, has announced the location for LinuxCon 2010.. industry’s premiere Linux conference. This years conference is to be held in Boston, MA This years speakers include: Linux Founder, Linus Torvalds Ubuntu Kingpin,

Jan 21, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Linux Foundation launches job board for Linux Jobs
The Linux foundation has launched a job board on Linux.com to assist employers with finding employees with Linux knowledge and background. Jobs can be posted on Linux.com only, with prices starting at $99 for 15 days, or jobs can be posted

Jan 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

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Symbian’s Mobile Operating System Now Officially Open Source
Following their announcement back on the 4th of February, 2010… Symbian has released the first fully open source version of their mobile operating system, the Symbian^3 (S^3) platform. S^3 is expected to be “feature complete” by the end of Q1 and

Feb 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Calculate Linux 10.2 released
A new version of the Gentoo based linux distribution, Calculate Linux has been released. Version 10.2 of the Calculate Linux Desktop adds the following functionality: Added support for creating Live USB system using UNetbootin. Support to create a binary kernel package from calculate-sources. New

Feb 16, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Try out Google Android OS without having to buy a phone!
Have you ever looked enviously at that friend of yours who has the cool new Android phone? Have you ever thought that you’d like to give it a whirl but you don’t want to spend the cash on a new

Feb 14, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post

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Chronic Logic updates Bridge Construction Set game
A very fun and unique game called Bridge Construction Set has been updated with tons of new levels and and maps. Bridge Construction Set is a very fun game in which you essentially get to become a bridge designer and

Feb 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Sabayon Linux 5.1 Gaming DVD released
This one fits into both the distribution and the gaming categories. Sabayon Linux have released a new gaming dvd that contains a large number of pre-installed and ready to play open source favorites.This DVD is only available as an x86

Dec 24, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Blood Frontier Beta 2 is available for download
A new beta version of Blood Frontier is available for download. Blood Frontier is an open source shooter that is based on the Cube Engine. This new beta offers up a ton of enhancements and improvements such as: Enhancements to the impulsing

Dec 10, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

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