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Links 25/7/2011: Calculate Linux 11.6.1, CentOS 6.0 LiveCD

Posted in News Roundup at 3:19 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz

GNU/Linux
- Distributions
- Devices/Embedded
Leftovers

GNU/Linux

Softpedia Linux Weekly, Issue 157
Kernel Space
- Compiling Linux kernel 3.0 with Emdebian ARM toolchain
  
  The Emdebian project works to bring Debian on embedded platforms, with repositories of custom distributions and toolchains to cross-compile software. I wanted to try their ARM toolchains, and coincidentally the Linux kernel 3.0 has been released in these days, so I tried to cross-compile it and emulate it on QEMU. These tests have been done on my Debian “wheezy” desktop.
Applications
- Cinelerra is very easy – 2/3
  
  Now, in the first section we stopped at: Now go to the timeline and move the white flashing line, then move the image in the composer one more time, then rewind and play the videoclip, you will be able to see the image moving on the video… looks good!
- Instructionals/Technical
- Games
  - Announcing C.R.A.B! Looking For Artists!
    
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    Pyrodactyl who released The A.Typical RPG are working on a new game called C.R.A.B which will also use emotions like with their last game and develop them deeper into “Mood”, “Content” and “Tone” which will offer much more combinations then in the usual cRPG.
  - Unigine OilRush Game Receives More Enhancements
    
    There’s still no revised release plans from Unigine Corp on when they plan to officially release their OilRush cross-platform game (the last official update was this “summer” but acknowledged to me delays were likely), but they did put out a new beta version. OilRush v0.72 brings a number of new enhancements to better this inaugural title developed by the Russian company.
  - First Person Shooter ‘Red Eclipse : Supernova Edition’ Released for Linux
Desktop Environments
- Moved to Fluxbox
  
  After giving Unity a try on Ubuntu 11.04 and hearing that GNOME2 will be dropped in Ubuntu 11.10, I’ve decided to find a new work environment. I tested a few desktop environments and window managers and decided on Fluxbox.
- Change Isn’t Always Bad for Linux
  
  Mac users who don’t like the Lion changes don’t have that same kind of latitude. There aren’t really any alternative Mac distributions they can turn to.
  
  Linux users are better positioned to embrace change, since it’s usually not too hard to walk away from changes we don’t agree with. So why not be a little open to changes? Why not give more UI changes an extended look before we walk away in anger or disgust?
- K Desktop Environment/KDE SC)
  - Top Ten of the most viewed KDE Websites
    
    Some readers might remember, some time back we talked about setting up stats for most of our KDE Websites. Yes, we did. And i thought it is time to share something of that with you, my highly interested readers
    
    Let’s compile a chart of our most viewed sites.
    It’s no surprise, our highly dynamics sites are ranking very high. But which and how?
- GNOME Desktop
  - New GTK+ Release Integrates Gail, Redoes File Chooser
    
    There’s another noteworthy GTK+ development release in the road to GTK+ 3.2. This new GTK+ 3.1.10 release integrates the Gail module, re-designed file chooser features, theming enhancements, and bug fixes.
Distributions
- New Releases
  - Calculate Linux 11.6.1 released
    
    First update for distribution Calculate Linux 11.6 has been released.
    Major Changes¶
    
    * Fixed KDE-applet knetworkmanager.
    * Fixed installation with the first version of Grub.
    * Fixed permissions for samba server share distfiles.
    * Fixed auto-install the video driver on to the USB-HDD.
    * Fixed saving settings.
    * To display the disk size using the binary prefix instead of decimal.
    * Improved localization of the Bulgarian language.
    * KDE updated to version 4.6.5.
  - Zorin OS 5 Lite is now available
    
    The Zorin OS Team are proud to release the Zorin OS 5 Lite, the lightweight version of our operating system designed for Windows users using old and low-spec computers. We have released this version ahead of schedule. This new version of Zorin OS Lite is based on Lubuntu 11.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment, which brings new and updated packages. Many program changes were also made for this release to increase size efficiency and to improve the overall experience. Most notable in this release is that in can now fit on a CD. We have removed WINE, VLC, a few games and other programs to save space and included them into our new and exclusive program, the “Zorin OS Lite Extra Software” which allows you to install these programs easily if you wish to do so. We have also included our other exclusive programs such as our Zorin Look Changer and Internet Browser Manager in Zorin OS 5 Lite.
- Gentoo Family
  - Sabayon 6 GNOME review
    
    Chromium is the only Web browser installed, but Firefox 5 and Opera 11.50 are available for installation. Adobe Flash plugin and Java JRE are installed, and with libdvdcss installed, Totem, the installed video player, has no problem playing encrypted video DVDs, Essentially, the system comes loaded with all the applications that most users will need. Need some application that is not installed? Use the package management system to search the repository and install it.
- Red Hat Family
  - 6 wonders of CentOS 6.0
    
    Do you know what CentOS is?
    No, this is a not a OS which costs you only one cent to buy. Although, I bought a DVD with Linux OS for 0.01 GBP once, it was not CentOS.
    CentOS is actually free Operating System based on RedHat Enterprise Linux. In other words, group of enthusiasts took out source code of RHEL, which they have to publish as part of Linux license, re-branded it as CentOS and published for open and free usage.
  - [CentOS 6.0 (LiveCD) is out]
  - Fedora
    - Ask Fedora – 24-7
      
      Enter the world of Ask Fedora. Of course this is just a test instance for feedback. So test it out, ask questions, provide answers and let me know how everything is working out for you. I am primarily looking at how well it scales and whether open id and your Fedora id is working as intended but any other feedback is welcome too. If you know Django and Python and want to help out, drop me a line. We are looking to add several features, fix some issues and provide excellent integration with Fedora including but not limited to auto linking to Red Hat bugzilla, theming it and providing its own logo!
- Debian Family
  - Derivatives
    - CrunchBang worth more than just a test run
      
      However, I’m on my fourth day of using CrunchBang — also known in shorthand as #! — and, for once, the temptation to use it for longer that the simple “test drive” is overwhelming, to the point where it’s completely feasible that I may be using this for quite awhile.
    - Canonical/Ubuntu
      - Flavours and Variants
        
        Trying Kubuntu 11.04
        
        On a second thought, I am back into Kubuntu just to see how much I can endure it, I should say it is wow with all the effects as after rebooting it is with nvidia proprietary drivers and the effects are brilliant
Devices/Embedded
- Linux thin client taps new Marvell ARM SoC
  
  Wyse Technology announced a Linux thin client based on Marvell’s new 1GHz PXA510 system-on-chip (SoC), with support for Citrix Receiver, VMware View Open Client, Wyse TCX and VDA, and Microsoft’s RDP (remote desktop protocol) 7. The Wyse T50 offers 1GB RAM, 1GB flash, DVI-I with a dual-display option, gigabit Ethernet, four USB ports, and support for 720p video within a browser.
- Phones
  - Android
    - Apple iOS versus Android
      
      As Android’s popularity grows its competitors look for ways to slow it down.
      
      Things are looking a little rough for Android right now. Its increased popularity is not only attracting millions of new fans but is also attracting unwanted patent attention from competitors unhappy with its success.

Leftovers

Cablegate
- Interview #WikiLeaks Cambodian Cables and Politics
Finance
- Goldman Sachs fights bias lawsuit, cites Wal-Mart
  
  Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) said a recent landmark decision throwing out a class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart (WMT.N) means it should not face a wide-ranging case accusing it of systematic bias against women.
- The Fed Audit
  
  The first top-to-bottom audit of the Federal Reserve uncovered eye-popping new details about how the U.S. provided a whopping $16 trillion in secret loans to bail out American and foreign banks and businesses during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. An amendment by Sen. Bernie Sanders to the Wall Street reform law passed one year ago this week directed the Government Accountability Office to conduct the study. “As a result of this audit, we now know that the Federal Reserve provided more than $16 trillion in total financial assistance to some of the largest financial institutions and corporations in the United States and throughout the world,” said Sanders. “This is a clear case of socialism for the rich and rugged, you’re-on-your-own individualism for everyone else.”