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Install Ubuntu Linux within Parallels Desktop on Mac?
[2012-01-10] I need to test out some Web site programming on a Linux system and have determined that the Ubuntu distribution is ideal. My question: what's the best, easiest way to install Ubuntu Linux on my Mac system so I can run all my tests?
Linux Distro News
[2011-12-22] Quite a few distros have come out with updates in the last few weeks, so here is a summary of whats going on out there in the world of Linux.
How-To Choose the Right Distribution of Linux
[2011-11-22] Which distribution is the RIGHT distribution? Is there such a thing? When you start your journey with Linux you might here something like this:
Create Custom Cheat Sheets for Linux!
[2011-11-02] You all probably saw the article a few weeks ago about various Linux cheat sheets to help you feel your way around. While it's nice to have pre-made sheets that you can just download and use, sometimes they don't have everything that you're looking for.
Linux Tips: The Power of Aliasing
[2011-10-12] We all know how tedious using the command line interface can be sometimes, especially when doing particularly complex and repetitive tasks. I have recently come to love the alias command, which allows you to collect one or many commands into one. Here is a simple example of how to use the command:
Windows 8 and Linux
[2011-09-21] Although linux has been more of a competitor for Windows in the last decade or so, it has still been very clear who was on top. However, it now seems that Microsoft has been looking down
from the top and taking notes from its little open source friend.
The Best Cheat Sheets for Linux Users 2011
[2011-09-07] Most Linux users are power users. That is changing somewhat with the changes some distros are making to appeal more to the everyday user, but the fact remains that the Linux community is geared towards being able to do an infinite loop in 5 seconds. Below are the best cheat sheets on six core areas that many Linux users work in: bash, networking, regex, Vim, LAMP, and LaTeX.
Releasing The Potential Of GNU Core Utilities, Part 4
[2011-08-10] Continuing in the series of coreutils, let's now look at some shell utilities: arch, uname, uptime, tty, and pinky.
Releasing The Potential Of GNU Core Utilities, Part 3
[2011-07-27] There are numerous great uses for each of the Linux coreutils, and it's difficult to choose which ones we will cover. Text utils are by far my favorite and they hold some of the most common practical uses. Let's look at how practical they are and, with a bit of creativity, how powerful.
Releasing The Potential Of GNU Core Utilities, Part 2
[2011-07-13] Previously we began looking at the core utilities available to linux. Continuing looking at file utilities we will look at two in particular that are very useful for producing output in writing bash scripts: echo and printf.
Releasing the Potential of GNU Core Utilities, Part 1
[2011-06-28] One often overlooked feature of Linux are the coreutils developed by GNU. Most all Linux users have used these core utility programs, such as dir, mkdir, rm, and the like, without ever knowing that they are part of a bigger family of programs. Taking another look at all the wonderful programs available in coreutils may open doors of new potential for the Linux user.
Next Generation Desktops Boost Appeal of Linux Community: Unity and GNOME 3
[2011-06-15] Windows 7 and Max OS X have continually been making advances in their desktop design. It makes sense that Linux would stay ahead of the game too. Compare the features of the new Unity and GNOME 3 environments with Mac's OS X Lion to be released this summer and one will find numerous similarities. The Unity and GNOME 3 next generation desktop environments are boosting appeal of the Linux community to everyday users.
Is There Still Enough GNU in Linux to Call It GNU/Linux?
[2011-06-02] Richard Stallman and by extension the Free Software Foundation have long argued that because Linux owes much to GNU, it should be called GNU/Linux and not simply Linux. On his blog, Pedro Côrte-Real, analyzed the source code of the Ubuntu "Natty Narwhal" release in order to gauge how many lines of code is purely GNU software, and how many did not originate from GNU. The evidence is strikingly against GNU's claims of deserving credit and recognition in name.
Unity and Ubuntu Will Fail
[2011-05-13] Mark Shuttleworth has set Ubuntu up for a tragic shortcoming. At the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Bupdapest, Hungary, Shuttleworth set a goal for "200 million Ubuntu users in 4 years". This may have been a realistic goal on the previous path Ubuntu was taking. However, Natty Narwhale's release in late April took a huge step in the wrong direction. Ubuntu has long been considered the flagship Linux distribution that could potentially compete as a desktop/workstation alternative to Microsoft Windows. Why is this is no longer a possibility? Unity.
Look to Yes to Breeze Through Dialog
[2011-04-27] For true professionals only, the command is part of the GNU Coreutils and expected to be installed on most all Linux systems. The command both lets you get what you want done when you know exactly what you want to do and also, with it, you can stress-test your processors, and even spot-check fatal hardware issues by keeping the system busy. It may seem simple at first glance, but the yes command is there for professional users that know exactly what a given action will do and does not have to interactively babysit the process.
LinuxCon North America Keynote Speakers Named
[2011-04-14] LinuxCon North America continues to take shape in admirable fashion. This morning, the Linux Foundation identified six people who will take to the stage as keynote speakers in August, and they're by and large the sort of individuals that Linux fans will definitely want to hear talk.
2011 Linux.com Gurus Announced
[2011-03-30] Online forums are often an important source of information for people, and the members who provide useful answers on a regular basis deserve special recognition. Give a round of applause, then, as the "Top Five 2011 Linux.com Linux Gurus" have been named.
Shell Script To Convert Lowercase To Title Case?
[2011-03-15] As part of a project I'm working on, I find myself deep in a Linux shell script, needing to have a subroutine that converts a sentence of all lowercase to title case. You know, from "this is a test case" to "This is a Test Case". Not every word, just the right ones. Doable?
Linux Foundation Announces Program For Collaboration Summit
[2011-03-09] Anyone who's been thinking about attending the Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit should now be able to decide one way or the other. Yesterday, the Linux Foundation announced the keynotes and program for the Summit, which is scheduled to last from April 6th to April 8th.
Amazon Recognizes Linux Users With Launch Of Streaming Service
[2011-03-02] A little over a week ago, Amazon announced the launch of its own movie streaming service. Netflix fans responded with a "meh" over the selection, while some bloggers speculated about how it might expand in the future. But the key point for readers of this article is that Amazon took Linux users into account when designing the service.
Nokia/Microsoft Deal Provides Linux With A Step Into Mobile OS Door
[2011-02-14] There was a time when only one mobile phone OS ruled the market; Nokia's Symbian. During this time, Nokia looked to rule atop the mountain all alone. Then the Apple's iPhone released, and relatively soon after the Android OS. Both of these mobile OS releases left Nokia in a desperate position, leading to a deal between them and Microsoft.
How Do The Recent Changes To Ubuntu Effect The Community?
[2011-01-20] Ubuntu is undergoing some serious changes for its next release. Codenamed Natty+1, Ubuntu 11.10 will come bundled with QT libraries for the first time.
Is The Open Source Linux System Coming To An End?
[2010-12-15] There have been several occasions where I have written about Linux and I remember most of the stuff that I have written reflects on how good Linux has been and the kind revelation it has brought about in the software world. Some have been on latest open source products like the New Linux Mint 10 and some other on bright forecasts made for Linux; some on its innovative ways of collaborating with private proprietary firms and some on the battle between Open Source and Proprietary Software companies. There seems to be enough proof that Linux has thrown up huge competition to the private proprietary firms.
The Multidimensional Use Of The GNU find Tool
[2010-12-01] Beginners are mostly afraid of command prompt. Whenever they see a command prompt, they immediately say "its very difficult". But it's not true. The Command prompt is as friendly as GUI (Graphical User Interface), provided if you use it with proper procedure.
The Multidimensional Use Of The GNU find Tool
[2010-12-01] Beginners are mostly afraid of command prompt. Whenever they see a command prompt, they immediately say "its very difficult". But it's not true. The Command prompt is as friendly as GUI (Graphical User Interface), provided if you use it with proper procedure.
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