Links 02/08/2008: More GNU/Linux on Laptops, in India

Mandriva Linux on my Acer Aspire 7220
Linux Contest That You Can Win
Ultamatix may be a worthy successor to Automatix for new Ubuntu and Debian users

The real value of Ultamatix is in making the Linux experience easier for new users, and any steps taken to ease the transition into the Linux world is definitely welcome.
An Introduction to AIR
Why sharing matters more than marketshare to GNU/Linux

In a recent article, Ryan Cartwright argued that free software isn’t playing the “same game” as proprietary software is. He’s right—but that begs the question: what game is GNU/Linux playing?

Sylvania g Meso Notebook
A Bigger Mini-Computer from Asus
Elonex Webbook notebook review
How Dell and System76’s Ubuntu Machines Stack Up to Their Mac Counterparts

So is the idea that Ubuntu machines give more bang for the buck than Mac machines a myth? It depends, but for the most part, no. The mini machines and the low-end laptops were about the same price, especially when you add in the $129 operating system.
20 Most Nimble and Simple X Window Managers for Linux

One of the best ways to speed up your Linux desktop is to utilize an ultra-lightweight window manager. To all speed-conscious techies, minimalist lovers, and to those who are still hoping to revive their ageing computer hardware, let me introduce you to the 20 most nimble and simple X window managers for Linux.
10 icons sets to customize your GNU/Linux desktop

Some days ago, I wrote a post about 30 gnome themes to enhance your Ubuntu desktop. In order to make one more step in Linux desktop customization, here is a list of 10 very cool icons sets for your Linux desktop.

How Open Source Is Your Open Source?
Open Source is not about freedom, nor is it about licenses.
When software protection is good for FOSS

In many ways I wish it could be the single solution that brings software piracy to a grinding halt - not because it's better to be honest and pay for all your proprietary software (which it is, so don't pirate software), or videos, or songs - but because I want to see open source succeed. However, software piracy is one of open source's biggest enemies, and few people realize that.
Open-source suppliers make Becta's shortlist

...Sirius Corporation and LinuxIT are thought to be among 21 firms invited to tender for the approved supplier catalogue, worth a potential €£80m over four years.

Submissions for the final round have to be in before 13 August. The final list of up to 10 suppliers will be unveiled in October.
New version of Centre open source SIS released
Free for All: Open Source Software
[FSF] Free Software Supporter Issue 6 - August 2008

Free software centre likely by December

In order to achieve this, M. Arun, secretary, Free Software Foundation of India and coordinator, Society for Promotion of Alternative Computing and Employment (SPACE), has been appointed its ‘special officer.’ The Centre will be located in Thiruvananthapuram.
Open chaos meets open source on Kolkata roads

The Rs 25-crore project, using Red Hat Linux operating system, will incorporate a digital map with detailed GIS or geographical information system of the city and even the emergency number 100, giving the police an exact fix on the caller’s location and identity.

Comments

ml2mst

2008-08-03 15:42:11

Thanks for including a link to Mandriva Linux on my Acer Aspire 7220 Roy.

I recorded a short desktop session (including the Compiz-Fusion "Cylinder") with Istanbul and embedded it in the article plus a link to the Ogg-Tehora file.

Cheers,

Marti
Roy Schestowitz

2008-08-03 16:32:12

I watched it earlier. I thought about posting a demo myself.