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Foresight Linux: Two Out of Three's Not Bad

Linux Today  Wed, 08/20/2008 - 16:04

Linux.com: " In practice, its latest 2.0.4 version is not more user-friendly than any other GNOME-based distribution -- if anything, it is slightly less so because of its limited software selection and package management -- but its other claims are enough to make Foresight one of the more distinctive modern distributions."



 

Testing OpenGEU 8.04 Beta - Enlightenment's Eye Candy

Linux Today  Wed, 08/20/2008 - 13:34

Softpedia: "Combining the power and flexibility of Ubuntu and Gnome with the beauty of E17, OpenGEU 0.04 (Luna Crescente) aims to make the step forward in developing a user-friendly system."



 

A Tour of Empathy IM client. Will it replace Pidgin?

Linux Today  Tue, 08/19/2008 - 14:04

Open Computer: "Listed on the roadmap to Gnome 2.24 is the integration with Empathy, a multi-protocol IM client.

This integration could be a sign of a replacement for Pidgin and Ekiga with one single SIP and multi-protocol IM application."



 

Rotate Desktop Backgrounds in Ubuntu

Linux Today  Tue, 08/19/2008 - 07:34

Lifehacker: "Let's take a look at how any GNOME-based Linux user can use rotating backgrounds to keep better track of time, keep your desktop looking fresh, and inspire all kinds of coffee shop conversations."



 

Presenters and Topic Ideas Needed for Ubuntu Developer Week

Linux Today  Fri, 08/15/2008 - 03:02

OStatic: "There are already several topics the community has requested, including how to package Python and php apps, how to maintain a package, and integrating packages with GNOME.

My favorite is the requested session on "beating ***really badly packaged sources into a deb.""



 

Gnome Has Empathy for You

Linux Today  Thu, 08/14/2008 - 12:04

I' Been to Ubuntu: "Although I've said it before, this next part bears repeating. The inclusion of Empathy (and Telepathy) into Gnome is huge.

Why? Well, just look at the history of GStreamer."



 

Lightweight GNOME Alternative Emerges

Linux Today  Fri, 08/08/2008 - 07:00

Desktop Linux: "A fast, fast-booting, implementation of GNOME aimed at netbooks and older hardware has emerged, and shows "a lot of promise." LXDE has already stacked up a heap of distribution partners."



 

7 Uses of GParted Live

Linux Today  Mon, 08/04/2008 - 14:30

Linux Haxor: "We all fill up our hard-drives from time to time, but thanks to Gnome GParted, rearranging disk partitions isn't as terrifying as it used to be.

In fact, armed with a GParted Live CD, there's a swathe of disk space fiddling jobs I can tackle without gnawing my fingers to the bone."



 

How to Install the Colorblind Applet on GNOME

Linux Today  Mon, 08/04/2008 - 05:00

Softpedia: "I use Ubuntu, and the colorblind applet is part of the gnome-mag package, but for some reason (and I have no idea why) the developers didn't include it in the distro.

So, basically, we’re gonna recompile the gnome-mag package, with the colorblind panel applet."



 

Re-jigged Intel Mobile Linux stack Dumps Ubuntu

Linux Today  Thu, 07/24/2008 - 11:00

The Register: "Intel's project to put a Linux and open source stack on mobile devices is getting overhauled to attract developer support, having failed to generate much interest... the existing Ubuntu-based kernel is out and Fedora is in, along with a set of Gnome-compatible mobile components that updates Moblin's previous Gnome implementation."