On the DVD: Mint 15 and Debian 7 This Month's DVD
Jul 02, 2013The DVD attached to this issue brings you a pair of the world’s most popular Linux distributions. Mint 15 “Olivia” is the latest release from the ever-friendly Linux Mint, a desktop distro based on Debian and Ubuntu that keeps the emphasis on simplicity and ease of use. Mint tops the DistroWatch downloads list and describes itself as: “The 4th most popular home operating system after Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, and Canonical’s Ubuntu.”
more »Ask Klaus! Klaus Knopper answers your Linux questions
May 31, 2013Klaus Knopper is the creator of Knoppix and co-founder of LinuxTag expo. He works as a teacher, programmer, and consultant. If you have a configuration problem, or if you just want to learn more about how Linux works, send your questions to: klaus@linux-magazine.com
more »Mageia Project Announces Mageia 3 Linux
May 21, 2013Many package updates and Steam integration highlight the latest from the Mandriva-based community Linux.
more »On the DVD: Ubuntu 13.04 This Month's DVD
May 20, 2013The newest Ubuntu release continues Canonical’s quest for a system that combines an inspired desktop experience with seamless integration to Internet resources. The latest release includes several improvements to the default Unity desktop, as well as an easy interface to online photo archives and convenient access to social networking tools. The futuristic (yet controversial) desktop search feature provides integrated access to resources at Amazon and the Ubuntu store.
more »Linux News
May 20, 2013News
- US gov embraces open data
- Apache Cdorked.A exploit discovered
- News Bites
New Intel CEO
- FSF scolds W3C
- Torvalds releases Kernel 3.9
- Xen new LF collaboration project
Operating Systems
- Debian 7.0“wheezy” debuts
- Windows XP most likely to be victim of attack.
Debian 7.0 Debuts
May 06, 2013The new release supports nine architectures, 73 human languages, and zero non-Free components.
more »Tech Tools
Apr 30, 2013- RunRev Releases Open Source Version of LiveCode
- HP Launches Moonshot Server
- Offensive Security Releases Kali Linux
- TeamViewer Version 8 for Linux Now Available
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