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Welcome to GNU/Linux Nirvana!
2007-04-22 16:35:00
This blog is dedicated to all GNU/Linux fans like me who love to tinker with the OS. GNU/Linux as you all know is the OS for the enthusiasts who like to experiment and explore new horizons. Here are some of the highlights of my blog :)Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn)Ubuntu is a widely popular GNU/Linux distribution for 'human beings'. It is based on Debian and thus is free and easy to use. The latest version of Ubuntu, i.e. Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) has been released on 19th April, 2007. It is easy to install and use. New GNU/Linux users would really find Ubuntu easy to use and learn.Check out the Ubuntu 7.04 installation guide here:Fun with Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn)OpenSuse 10.2openSUSE 10.2 is the latest GNU/Linux distribution from Novell. It provides a cool 3D graphical desktop using 3D window managers like Compiz/Xgl and Beryl. The underlying technology behind the 3D Desktop is OpenGL. It supports a plethora of 3D options like a 3D spinning cube, rainbow effects, wobbling windows, t...
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Fun with Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn)!
2007-04-22 12:33:00
Ubuntu is a widely popular GNU/Linux distribution for 'human beings'. It is based on Debian and thus is free and easy to use. The latest version of Ubuntu, i.e. Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn ) was released on 19th April, 2007. Having used OpenSuse 10.2 and getting awed by Compiz and Beryl's cool 3D effects on it, i really wanted to try the same on Ubuntu. Here are some of the cool new features of Ubuntu 7.04 (http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasen otes/704tour):Ubuntu 7.04 FeaturesMigration Tool:Windows migration tool - The new migration tool recognizes Internet Explorer favorites, Firefox bookmarks, desktop wallpaper, AOL IM contacts, Yahoo IM contacts and imports them in Ubuntu. This offers easier and faster migration for new users of Ubuntu and individuals wanting to run a dual partition. In addition to single accounts, you can migrate several users' settings in Ubuntu. Easy installation of multimedia codecs: Playing an MP3 or other media file just got a lot easier. If the requir...
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Fun with OpenSuse 10.2!
2007-02-14 09:30:00
openSUSE 10.2 is THE best GNU/Linux distro i have ever used. Till now, GNU/Linux was considered to be strong at the server front and somewhat lacking at the desktop front. With OpenSuse 10.2, GNU/Linux seems to have finally arrived at the desktop. It has all the essential features a normal as well as a geek user would require from an Operating System. OpenSuse 10.2 definitely gives Windows Vista a run for its money. For a complete review, check out this site: http://friendlylinux.org/2007/01/22/opens use-102/Some of the revolutionary features of OpenSuse 10.2 are the following:Simplified Installation Procedure.Completely redesigned and revamped Start menu with inbuilt "Beagle" desktop search.Latest YaST (Yet Another Setup Tool) which is powerful yet easy to use.Support for proprietary content like PDF, Flash and Real media.Mouth watering eye candy with 3D Desktop using Compiz/Xgl!A wide variety of games.Inbuilt security features and firewall.Excellent hardware detection.And the list...

Firefox: Browser Reloaded
2007-02-14 09:27:00
This article was published in the "Linux For You" magazine in November, 2004. Firefox is a free, open-source web browser for GNU/Linux, Windows, MacOS X and other platforms. It is small, fast, easy to use and much more secure than other browsers. To know more about this latest marvel of open source read-on..... Ask anyone which browser they use and the answer you will get is Internet Explorer. Well, that thing is about to change. Enter Firefox: Firefox is a free, open-source web browser for various platforms and is based on the Mozilla codebase. Where Firefox scores over Mozilla is that it is just a lightweight browser whereas Mozilla is a complete suite consisting of a web browser, an email client, a chat client etc. It offers many advantages over Internet Explorer like tabbed browsing, ability to block pop-up windows and enhanced security. So, what are we waiting for? Let's begin the joy ride! Getting and Installing FirefoxYou can download the latest version of Firefox f...
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Linux Breaks Through the Language Barrier
2007-02-13 08:24:00
This article was published in the "Linux For You" magazine in January, 2005.Localization or l10n as it is popularly known , involves translating the user interface-menus, dialogs, help, documentation, etc to your native language. This article will equip you with the basics and help you in getting started with the enormous task ahead.Ever dreamt of using an application having user interface in your native language? If yes, then read on because this article will help you getting started in accomplishing your dream. A lot of people argue that Linux can have a very bright future in India if it is translated to various Indian languages. This is due to the fact that India is a vast country where different states have different cultures and people speak different languages. There are a lot of language teams working on l10n (localization) of OSS (Open Source Software). They are providing local language support for applications by translating the UI (User Interface) i.e. dial...
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Get the Better of Memory Leaks with Valgrind
2007-02-11 14:36:00
This article was published in the "Linux For You" magazine in February, 2006.Memory leaks can cause problems and bugs in software which can be hard to detect. In this article we shall discuss Valgrind--an open source tool that helps you to detect and fix memory leaks in your applications. Modern software development techniques employ great innovation. Extreme care is taken to ensure that the code written performs well, whether it is on the User Interface (GUI) front, features or performance front. With the rapid advent of applications that are being developed and ported on GNU/Linux platform, it becomes essential for a GNU/Linux developer to develop software which caters to the user’s need and performs well on a variety of hardware--almost the entire gamut of hardware that GNU/Linux runs on. With the embedded domain on GNU/Linux really catching up and the growing number of applications being developed for embedded devices like mobiles, PDAs, gaming consoles etc., it has become ...
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