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Mandrake 9.0 CD-ROM Labels

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-25 18:04 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Sander van Geloven has released CD-ROM labels for Mandrake Linux 9.0

"Many people download ISO-9660 images and write these to CD-ROM in order to quiclky obtain the latest release of their favorite GNU/Linux distribution. This is a fast, cheap and handy alternative for waiting a few weeks, go to the shop and purchase an offical GNU/Linux release, which is usually on the shelves weeks after the images are available for download. This page provides nice CD-ROM frontcard and traycard labels, generated with the aid of LaTeX, for several releases of different GNU/Linux distributions."

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Lindows 3.0 release is set for mid-November

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-25 14:22 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Desktop Linux reports that Lindows.com has announced plans to release the LindowsOS 3.0 Membership Edition in the middle of November.

"The LindowsOS 3.0 Membership Edition is a two-CD collection and also includes a full-color QuickStart manual to reference during the installation and setup process. A new feature included with the LindowsOS 3.0 Membership Edition is Click-N-Run Express, which comes on the second CD. This new feature provides lightening quick installs for many of the most popular Click-N-Run Warehouse programs - even for modem users with a slow Internet connection."

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Free Download of SuSE Linux 8.1

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-25 09:36 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Saw over DistroWatch that the FTP version of SuSE Linux 8.1 is now available.

"SuSE is now available for free. In line with SuSE's download policy, the entire 8.1 directory tree, equivalent to the SuSE's Professional Edition has been uploaded to SuSE's mirrors. As usual, there are no ISO images -- instead SuSE provides a method to install it on your computer directly from an FTP server. You will need the boot CD: boot.iso (18MB). Download it, boot from it and type 'install=ftp://ftp_server/directory' of your chosen mirror at the boot prompt."

International mirror
German mirror
Installation howto

Libranet 2.7 - The Stealth Distro

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-24 10:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

ExtremeTech has put up a review on Libranet 2.7

"Libranet is a Debian based distribution. Debian, as you probably already know, is best known for its apt-get feature. Apt makes it extremely easy to install & configure software. Unfortunately the Debian developers have never gone out of their way to make their distribution easy to install and configure. It has never been aimed at the masses. Most of those using Debian have been part of the more elite Linux crowd."

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SuSE 8.1 illustrates MS' fear

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-24 10:08 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Register has posted a review on SuSE Linux 8.1

"The user experience is so close to XP now that one can expect it to surpass it in the next edition or the one following. Now add to that Linux's resistance to viruses, the comparative speed with which open-source security bugs get fixed, the wealth of free applications included, and the GPL enlightenment that allows you to install it on as many machines as you please and upgrade it free of charge on your own, and you can see why MS is feeling the heat around the corner and not taking it terribly well."

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Xandros Desktop Released

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-22 23:10 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Xandros Desktop is now available for $99:

"Xandros Desktop leverages the performance and reliability of Linux to create a secure desktop environment that breaks down the barriers between Microsoft Windows and Linux. A simple 5 step graphical installation process and uncomplicated configuration facilities get your system up and running quickly while the familiar point and click interface and easy to use applications get you surfing the Web, sending e-mail, chatting, word processing and printing immediately.

Xandros offers organizations and individuals freedom of choice for their computing environment at significant cost savings."

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Xandros Linux to Run Windows Applications

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-21 21:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

eWeek has posted a news story on Xandros Linux

"Xandros Inc. is giving users and businesses one more reason to try Linux on the desktop-with applications that mimic Windows' ease of use and interface.

To achieve that, Xandros, in Ottawa, which bought Corel Corp.'s Linux desktop distribution in August last year, signed a deal to integrate CodeWeavers Inc.'s CrossOver technology into the Xandros Desktop 1.0 operating system, due this month.

CrossOver allows users to run Microsoft Corp. applications such as Office, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player without having
Windows installed"

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SuSE, Turbolinux pool Linux efforts

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-18 09:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

CNET News reports that SuSE and Turbolinux announced a strategic agreement to jointly develop Linux operating system products for IBM's higher-end servers.

"The two companies have much smaller Linux sales than do leader Red Hat, according to IDC. To try to improve their collective position, the two companies combined with Brazil's Conectiva and Utah's SCO Group to form UnitedLinux in May."

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SuSE 8.1 Live Evaluation CD

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-16 09:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Saw over DistroWatch that the SuSE Linux 8.1 live evaluation CD is available for download

"SuSE makes the live-eval version of SuSE Linux available for download as an ISO image. This version runs entirely from the bootable CD and is not installed on the hard disk. If you want to get to know SuSE Linux or test if your hardware is fully supported, the live-eval version is the right choice for you."

Mirror (International)
Mirror (Germany)

Red Hat Linux 8.0 Tops Desktop Class

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-16 09:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Saw over PCLinuxOnline that eWeek has posted a review on Red Hat Linux 8.0

"Red Hat Linux 8.0 is the first Linux distribution we've tested that supports both KDE (K Desktop Environment) and GNOME (GNU Network Object Model Environment) equally well. GNOME has long been, and still is, Red Hat's default desktop environment, but configuration utilities and other interface niceties are just as well-integrated into KDE as they are in GNOME."

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Developers turn Xbox into Linux system

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-11 23:12 by Philipp Esselbach 0

InfoWorld has posted a story on Xbox Linux:

A GROUP OF developers has released a version of the Linux OS for Microsoft's Xbox game console in Europe, promising to turn the device into a fully-featured PC. Developed by a German group called h07.org, the distribution for the Xbox is based on MandrakeSoft Mandrake 9.0 Linux.

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November 18 date set for UnitedLinux

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-11 11:39 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Register reports that the first full version of UnitedLinux will be available from November 18

"That's one of the main snippets of news from an informative presentation on the progress and rationale of the UnitedLinux from a presentation by Gregory Blepp, VP at SuSE and board member of UnitedLinux, made at the London Expo show in London yesterday."

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Linux Distributions - Facts and Figures

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-10 11:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

DistroWatch has updated their "Linux Distributions - Facts and Figures" page

"A Linux distribution is like a religion. If you've ever tried to suggest to another person that his or her choice of a distro might not be the best, then you know what I mean. Even if you haven't, you have probably come across a "distribution opinion war" on one of the mailing lists or public forums. But that's OK. We should be passionate about things we love, even if it's just a mass of programming code. What follows are facts and figures about Linux distributions. Personal opinions may vary, but facts are a lot more difficult to dispute..."

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Lycoris Desktop/LX Build 53 Beta

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-09 12:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Lycoris has released Lycoris Desktop/LX Build 53 Beta:

Lycoris Desktop/LX is a familiar, powerful and open alternative to Windows. Put the power back into your hands with this new, affordable operating system.

Standardized Linux gains support

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-09 11:33 by Philipp Esselbach 0

CNET News has posted a news story on Linux Standard Base

"Red Hat 8, SuSE 8.1, SCO Group OpenLinux 3.1.1 and MandrakeSoft 9 ProSuite all comply with the LSB's guidelines, according to the Free Standards Group, which oversees the LSB certification process.

The standards effort is an important part of ensuring Linux doesn't "fork" into multiple incompatible versions, as happened with Unix. The first LSB certifications arrived in August."

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Red Hat 8.0's bid for the simple, easy to use Linux desktop

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-08 23:43 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Register has posted their review on Red Hat 8.0

"Shock number one was it installed without any hassle. No comments here on partitioning and dual booting, as I was happy just vaping the hard drive (which I appeared to have vaped already for some reason anyway), and accepting the defaults. This gives you what Red Hat terms a Gnome install rather than KDE. I'm more familiar with KDE, but I'm trying to keep out of the religious wars, and thought I might as well see where sticking with what Red Hat thinks best would get me."

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Xbox Linux Mandrake 9 Released

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-08 18:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Xbox Linux Project has released Xbox Linux Mandrake 9

"A 350 MB installation CD of Xbox Linux Mandrake 9 is available for download free of charge from the Xbox Linux website. It corresponds to a standard installation of the (free) 3 CD version of the well-known Mandrake Linux distribution (http://www.mandrake.com/), which has only been released a week ago, so it contains the graphical environments Gnome and KDE, as well as software packages such as OpenOffice.org, XMMS and Mozilla. Since Xbox Linux Mandrake 9 is 100% compatible with Mandrake Linux 9, all additional packages from the official Mandrake Linux 9 installation CDs or the Mandrake website can be installed into Xbox Mandrake Linux."

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Red Hat 8.0 for KDE Users

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-08 11:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

OS News has posted another Red Hat Linux 8.0 article:

"I know what you're thinking, but don't worry. This article isn't 'Yet Another Red Hat 8.0 Review'. This article is primarily about using Red Hat 8.0 if you happen to be a newbie, but it's also about using Red Hat 8.0 if you happen to be a KDE user. Why? I happen to be a KDE user, so it makes sense I'd focus more on what I know the most about. Plus, I still remember the frustration of staring with something akin to terror at a blank command line with lots of ideas about what I'd like to do and very little knowledge of how to do it."

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Lycoris Desktop/LX Build 52 Beta

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-03 11:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Lycoris has released Lycoris Desktop/LX Build 52 Beta:

Lycoris Desktop/LX is a familiar, powerful and open alternative to Windows. Put the power back into your hands with this new, affordable operating system.

Red Hat 8.0 Flash Demo

Linux 3278 Published 2002-10-02 15:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Red Hat Germany has released a flash demo of Red Hat Linux 8.0

Check it out (Flash)