Posts Tagged linux
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Ubuntu 12.04: The One that Wins Back the Crowd?

For years, Canonical has been attempting to build a “Linux for the rest of us” with their popular Ubuntu distribution, and their latest attempt is with their version 12.04. How well does it stack up as a Linux for non-geeks?

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tmux Lets Command-line Junkies Multiplex Their Terminals

Serious command-line users will definitely love tmux, a utility that allows you to split your terminal window into multiple screens.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Linux [Infographic]

An infographic celebrates Linux’s 20th anniversary by taking a look at how it’s grown since 1991 to today.

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How to Install Ubuntu Without Wiping Out Windows

WUBI (Windows Ubuntu Installer) represents the safest way of installing any flavor of Ubuntu on your PC without getting rid of Microsoft’s operating system in the process.

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Elementary OS: A True User-Friendly Linux

A Linux desktop that’s easy to use for people who don’t have a Ph.D. in computer science has been a holy grail. But a new release, Elementary OS, comes pretty close.

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How to Understand the Unix Mindset

If you’re a new Unix user, who’s wondering why he system is designed the way it is, going back to the roots of its design might help you understand why it is the way it is.

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6 Linux Distros to Run from a USB Drive

Any computer geek worth their salt has to at least know about Linux. If you’re wanting to get your feet wet, here are some distributions to try out without installing by running from a USB key you’ve got lying around.

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Batman Villains as Operating Systems

Batman has never been so geeky as we see in this design, which compares a few of his most popular arch-enemies with the Operating Systems we are all familiar with.

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Surf Faster: Jolicloud Netbook Operating System

A speedy, stylish and most intuitive interface which is designed specially to deliver ultimate web experience without any compromise has been introduced for all. Known as the Jolicloud, this operating system based on Linux developed by Tariq Krim in 2009 gives a new life to the old computers.