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ownCloud Server 8 Officially Released, a Self-Hosted Dropbox Alternative
ownCloud reached version 8 today, February 9, 2015. We’re talking about the ownCloud Server, a powerful, open-source, free, and self-hosted file sharing solution that offers easier and faster file syncing and sharing functionality, along with numerous other attractive features. ownCloud Server is considered by many a Dropbox replacement and it is distributed in two editions, ownCloud Community Edition and ownCloud Enterprise Edition.
Non-Linux FOSS: Homebrew
I use OS X quite often during my day job. I'm able to tolerate it largelydue to the terminal. If I couldn't do my work with green text on ablack background, I think I'd go crazy (or crazier). Unfortunately,OS X doesn't come with all the command-line tools I need. That's whereHomebrew comes in to save the day.
Brit Linux distro CrunchBang calls it quits
Developer decides to move on to pastures newThe British developer behind the CrunchBang Linux distribution has called it quits.…
Fed up with systemd and Linux? Why not try PC-BSD?
With the growing adoption of systemd, dissatisfaction with Linux has reached proportions not seen in recent years, to the extent that people have started talking of switching to FreeBSD. Kris Moore of the PC-BSD project details how easily one can make the switch.
Major Hayden: How do you Fedora?
We recently interviewed Fedora user and contributor Major Hayden on how he uses Fedora. This is the first installment of a new series here on the Fedora Magazine where we will profile Fedora users and how they use Fedora to get things done.
The art of learning OpenStack
Trying to learn more about what OpenStack, the open source cloud infrastructure project, might have to offer? Need some help figuring something out, or inspiration for a new approach to try? We're here to help. We have gathered some of the best how-tos, guides, tutorials, and tips published over the past month into this handy collection.
Make a game on Pebble
Develop for the Pebble smartwatch and play games on the go.
Samsung’s Z1 Tizen smartphone is a big mess
Samsung and Google have always had an…er…challenging relationship. The two companies have been at loggerheads over various issues over the years. And it’s no secret that for years Samsung has been wanting to cut out Android altogether so it could fully control its mobile software as well as hardware.
After 28 years, MACHINES find Wally
Python and genetic algorithm spot stripey-shirted cartoon fugitive in a jiffyThe location of stripe-shirt-wearing picture book character Wally has been nailed down by cold hard algorithms.…
Korora 21 Xfce Screenshot Tour
It has taken a few weeks longer than we had hoped, but we're finally happy to announce that the final release of version 21 (code name 'Darla') is now available for download (we strongly recommend using BitTorrent). The 21 beta was quite successful and we were able to make some minor changes to help improve the overall experience. Users who are currently on the beta need not re-install, updates are provided via the package manager.
LQ Poll Results Expected and Unexpected
Other categories provided interesting results and are worth a mention. Server Distribution of the Year was a close one in 2015 polling, with CentOS squeaking by Slackware to win the category. Debian finished third here. Database of the Year had MariaDB out ahead, followed by PostgreSQL and MySQL.
Minimal Linux Live (07-Feb-2015) has been released
New version of Minimal Linux Live has been released. It is based on Linux kernel 3.18.6 and BusyBox 1.23.1.
Elive 2.5.4 Beta Screenshot Tour
The Elive Team is proud to announce the release of the beta version 2.5.4. This new version includes: Automatically detect and notify users about possible hard disk failures (S.M.A.R.T), Wine is updated to last version 1.7, File Manager feature: You can now open .ISO images or similar format files and browse their contents. Images ares automatically mounted in a temporary directory) for easier access, You can now use PPA style repositories in Elive (the packager needs to have packages available for your Debian-equivalent version)...
Bash script to keep an encrypted text file of passwords
On a secret cloud server, with ssh key access only, I like to keep a encrypted text file with passwords that I can never remember e.g. because I seldom use some of them, and/or have too many of them.
OpenDaylight Intern Program Adds to SDN Education Opportunities
The OpenDaylight Project, an open source collaboration for software-defined networking, has announced a 2015 summer internship program.
Cross-platform development with 8th
Writing cross-platform applications with standard tools can be difficult; 8th makes your life easier.
Ubuntu Smartphone Coming Soon, But Good Luck Getting One
The Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition will be sold via BQ.com through a series of flash sales.
Microsoft's February Intune update adds new Android management features
Microsoft is starting to roll out its next update for its Intune mobile-device-management service starting today, February 6, which includes new features for Android devices.
Roll the credits, and wait for the sequel?
By now, most if not all of you have seen Philip Newborough’s [url=http://crunchbang.org/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=416493#p416493]announcement[/url] that he is moving on. First things first: Thank you, Philip, for providing sensible and solid leadership over the past several years. And, of course, all of us are grateful for your bringing CrunchBang — a simple and solid distro that works on a wide range of hardware — into the world.
Linux Software Releases, January 2015
In our connected world, the traditional UNIX privilege separation is not enough anymore. Security models are changing in order to provide a higher level of protection expected by users. We start with seccomp-bpf, a software techniques introduced in 2010 that seems to gain more and more popularity as networked application grow and expand.
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SteamOS A Linux Distribution For Gaming
SteamOS is a Debian Linux kernel-based operating system in development by Valve Corporation designed to be the primary operating system for the Steam Machine game consoles. It was initially released on December 13, 2013, alongside the start of end-user beta testing of Steam Machines.
Read At LinuxAndUbuntu | KDE Applications 14.12.3 Officially Released
KDE Applications 14.12 has been released by its makers, and it’s a regular maintenance update. It comes with a ton of bug fixes and will be soon available in various repositories.
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Understanding The Linux Kernel's BPF In-Kernel Virtual Machine
BPF continues marching forward as a universal, in-kernel virtual machine for the Linux kernel. The Berkeley Packet Filter was originally designed for network packet filtering but has since been extended as eBPF to support other non-network subsystems via the bpf syscall. Here's some more details on this in-kernel virtual machine.
Alexei Starovoitov presented at last month's Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit in Santa Rosa about BPF as an in-kernel virtual machine. The slides have been published for those wishing to learn more about its state and capabilities.
| Calligra 2.9.0 is Out
Packages for the release of KDE's document suite Calligra 2.9 are available for Kubuntu 14.10. You can get it from the Kubuntu Backports PPA. They are also in our development version Vivid.
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