Review: Zon OS 7
June 16, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Zorin OS is somewhat different from other distros, as it has a commercial angle to it. It has a paid full featured version with support and a free version. In this review, I take on the latest release Zorin OS 7 Free Version. It is based on Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) and has 6 months of support till Oct 2013. … [Read More...]
How To Use PHP 4.4.9 (FastCGI) With Apache & ISPConfig 3 (Debian Wheezy)
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Since ISPConfig 3.0.5, it is possible to use multiple PHP versions on one server and select the optimal PHP version for a website. If you have some very old websites on your server, they might not work with PHP5, but only with PHP4. This tutorial shows how to build PHP 4.4.9 as a FastCGI version for use with Apache2 on a Debian Wheezy server. This PHP version can be used together with the default … [Read More...]
Linux Deepin 12.12 Released With New Desktop Environment, More [Video, Screenshots]
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Linux Deepin is a Chinese Linux distribution (English ISO files are available as well) based on Ubuntu, that ships with its own desktop environment and some unique applications, which integrate with the overall Linux Deepin look and feel.Linux Deepin 12.12, based on Ubuntu 13.04, has been released today and comes with a huge list of changes and improvements, including a new desktop environment: … [Read More...]
NVIDIA Driver Soon Likely To Support EGL, Mir
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
With NVIDIA entering the GPU IP licensing business, the need to support EGL by their binary display driver -- and with that the Ubuntu Mir display server and Wayland -- has become more pressing... Phoronix … [Read More...]
Ubuntu 13.04 Review
June 4, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
After 6 months of waiting, Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) is finally here! But is it worth the install? Watch my review to find outl. Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read More...]
Today’s Linux News
How To Use PHP 4.4.9 (FastCGI) With Apache & ISPConfig 3 (Debian Wheezy)
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Since ISPConfig 3.0.5, it is possible to use multiple PHP versions on one server and select the optimal PHP version for a website. If you have some very old websites on your server, they might not work with … [Read More...]
Talend: Open Source Can Boost Big Data Quality
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
It's easier than ever to store and analyze Big Data, but that doesn't mean it's always clean and accurate. That's why data quality is a growing part of the Big Data world. And the channel is acting to meet the … [Read More...]
Piumalinux 2012-1.2 Screenshot Tour
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Piumalinux 2012-1.2 is available. Piumalinux is an Italian Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the MATE desktop environment. LXer Linux News … [Read More...]
Getting started with HFOSS in the classroom
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
If we look at the big picture view, most frequently people think of student contribution as code. But student learning can span HFOSS (Humanitarian Free and Open Source Software) as an item to be studied. You … [Read More...]
Using BlinkStick with Raspberry Pi
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Hooking up LEDs to Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins and controlling them using Python scripts is a great and fun way to learn the ropes. For more advanced projects, you might want to consider investing in … [Read More...]
Featured Linux Reviews
Review: Linux Mint 15
June 4, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
The default desktop of Linux Mint 15 MATE is still the same. You got the same wallpaper with the only difference is the number "15". The desktop is simple and … [Read More...]
Review: Kubuntu 13.04
May 21, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
It is time to test the third sibling in the Ubuntu family, the one named Kubuntu. So far, we've had Ubuntu, which was somewhat bland. Then we also had Xubuntu, … [Read More...]
Featured Linux Hardware
OpenMandriva Goes Into Alpha Form, Russian-Based
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
The first alpha release of OpenMandriva Linux is now available. This new OpenMandriva distribution is derived from the Russian-based ROSA Linux distribution, … [Read More...]
NVIDIA To License Its Kepler GPU Technology
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
As a hopeful blow against imagination Technologies and their licensing of the PowerVR SGX graphics IP across the ARM SoC industry, NVIDIA has announced they too … [Read More...]
Featured Linux Howtos
Multiarch: How To Use 32bit Packages On A 64bit System (Debian 7 Wheezy)
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Multiarch: How To Use 32bit Packages On A 64bit System (Debian 7 Wheezy) On Debian Wheezy, it is now possible to run a i386-linux-gnu application on an … [Read More...]
Oracle Releases Java 7 Update 25 (7u25) With 40 Critical Security Updates, Ubuntu PPA Updated
June 19, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Quick update: Oracle has released Java 7 Update 25 and the new version is available in the WebUpd8 Oracle Java PPA, for Ubuntu and Debian users.Oracle Java 7 … [Read More...]
Featured Android
Sprint files lawsuit against Dish, Clearwire to block strategic purchase
June 18, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
Delaware law and Equity Holders Agreement both stand in the way of Dish's bid for Clearwire, claims Sprint While it has publicly voiced its opposition to … [Read More...]
Jay-Z Partners with Samsung to Launch New Album
June 17, 2013 By Michael Perks Leave a Comment
During a 3-minute Samsung commercial, Jay-Z announced his new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. This was during Game 5 of the NBA finals, and showed producers … [Read More...]
