http://linuxtoday.com en-us Linux Today News Service http://linuxtoday.com/pics/ltnet.png http://linuxtoday.com Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-026-35-OS-DT-HL <b>Help For Linux:</b> "Having used both GIMP and Adobe Photoshop I must say I personally believe GIMP is much better for common folks like you and me who need a relatively simpler set of tools to make quick edits to our Vacation pictures." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-026-35-OS-DT-HL Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:34:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-025-35-OS-CY-HL <b>Okii Living:</b> "A good example of a CLI command that is very useful is the du command. I am always interested in how much disk space a particular file or folder is taking on my hard drive. This is especially important to know when writing data to removable media that is limited in size such as a CD or DVD." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-025-35-OS-CY-HL Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-024-35-NW-CY-MS <b>Cerebrosus Lens Geek:</b> "Do not lend or make illegal copies of this software" http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-024-35-NW-CY-MS Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:34:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-023-35-NW-SW-RL <b>DeviceGuru:</b> "Boxee has just opened up its free A/V media center platform to all Ubuntu, Mac, and AppleTV users. Additionally, Boxee for Windows has entered &#8220;private-alpha&#8221; phase, during which prospective users apply for the software online and wait for a download link." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-023-35-NW-SW-RL Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-022-35-RV-SW <b>Phoronix:</b> "However, GParted is not exactly the ideal program for new Linux users to familiarize themselves with if all they want to do is format a USB drive or external storage device. Fortunately, a new GNOME utility has come about that supersedes GFloppy and is designed to be a simple yet powerful disk formatting utility. In this article we are taking an introductory look at GNOME Format." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-022-35-RV-SW Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:34:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-021-35-OS-CY-HL <b>bmighty:</b> "Linux support and documentation sites are a dime a dozen -- and some aren't worth much more than that. Here are a few sites that really give you your money's worth . . . or at least they would, if most of the content wasn't already free." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-021-35-OS-CY-HL Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-020-35-OS-DT <b>Linux Loop:</b> "It seems we are barely even started into the new release cycle, yet I can already say there are some very promising choices. Below are a selection of my favorites: (A number are proposed specifically for the betas, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be used.)" http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-020-35-OS-DT Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:34:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-019-35-OP-DT <b>WorksWithU:</b> "Pssst: Hey Greg Davis (pictured). You've just been named Dell's global channel chief -- in charge of the PC giant's worldwide partner strategy. What are you going to do next? Here's one suggestion: Offer some Ubuntu PCs to solutions providers. Here's why." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-019-35-OP-DT Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-018-35-PS <b>VietNamNet:</b> "The Ministry of Information and Communications has issued an instruction on using open source software products at state agencies." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-018-35-PS Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:34:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-017-35-OS-BZ <b>451 CAOS Theory:</b> "The future of commercial open source software lies in commercial licensing strategies, but which are the strategies that are more likely to deliver the results vendors are looking for?" http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-017-35-OS-BZ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-016-35-OS-OO <b>XenStreet:</b> "Now here is a wacky idea! Would that not make Bill Gates have sleepless nights, even though he no longer runs Microsoft. One such company and a set of brilliant entrepreneurs are doing just that at ReactOS." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-016-35-OS-OO Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:34:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-015-35-NW-HW <b>ars Technica:</b> "Whether it's the small form factor or the significantly lower price tag, these computers are appearing on shelves from almost every major manufacturer. To keep prices low and save precious system resources, many manufacturers are preinstalling Linux on these machines." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-015-35-NW-HW Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-014-35-NW-SW <b>ars Technica:</b> "The AbiWord project has announced that NLnet is providing funding to facilitate the development of improved OpenDocument (ODF) filters in AbiWord. This will increase the program's compatibility with the format and boost its interoperability with OpenOffice.org" http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-014-35-NW-SW Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:34:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-013-35-OS-DT-SW <b>Linutop:</b> "On machines like Linutop or netbooks, running a graphical Twitter client is a waste of precious resources, so a command-line tool like Twidge can come in rather handy. Using it, you can quickly post tweets and view the latest posts from people you follow without leaving the convenience of the terminal." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-013-35-OS-DT-SW Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:04:55 GMT http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-012-35-OS-RH <b>LinuxPlanet:</b> "Red Hat's Fedora Linux is currently in the process of developing Fedora Linux 11, but first the new distro will need a name. So in the spirit of openness Fedora has opened up the naming of Fedora 11 to a vote." http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-01-08-012-35-OS-RH