Category Archives: Linux

MK802 $74 Mini PC running Ubuntu 10.04 Linux

Here is some cool stuff. Here is Ubunutu running on 512MB ram on a mini PC.

liliputing.com The MK802 is a tiny PC with an Allwinner A10 CPU, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, a mini HDMI port, mini USB port, and full-sized USB port. It also has a microSDHC card slot — and this video shows that while the device ships with Android 4.0 you can load an alternate operating system on a memory card and boot from it. This is a pre-compiled Ubuntu 10.04 Linux image.

Zorin OS 6 Review – Linux Distro Reviews

This is a very useful desktop application is you are moving over from the Windows side. The setup of the desktop is very Windows 7ish.

==What should I do for my 100th video celebration?== Zorin OS is a fantastic Ubuntu-based system that is perfect for the new user. With all of the codecs and apps that you’ll need for a basic system provided out of the box, the new user will feel very comfortable trying this system on. Admirable performance, and very nice tweaks round out this system as simply the most user friendly in the most traditional way. Links: Zorin Homepage zorin-os.com Donate here…thanks: bit.ly My Google+: plus.google.com My Blog: infinitelygalactic.blogspot.com My twitter twitter.com

Fedora 17 KDE Review – Linux Distro Reviews

So here is a review of the KDE under Fedora 17. Looks good.

Overall, this respin of Fedora 17 provides the same great stable base as the Gnome version, but with a very nicely unified KDE 4.8.3 Software Compilation. Complete with all of the great KDE apps, the Calligra Suite also makes a stable debut. Faster login time as well as easier – but somewhat old school – package management, Fedora 17 KDE is looking like a very worth while release. Thanks for the feedback everybody! Links: Fedora 17 KDE download: spins.fedoraproject.org My Google+: plus.google.com My Blog: infinitelygalactic.blogspot.com My twitter twitter.com

SKYPE 4.0, STEAM FOR LINUX – IGO 16 Jun

Finally, Skype 4.0 for linux is here.

==What application would you like to see updated?== Let me know in the comments below or on twitter or Google+! My Google+ plus.google.com My blog: infinitelygalactic.blogspot.com Links to all of the stories below Skype 4.0 on Linux: blogs.skype.com Steam on Linux and EA in the Ubuntu Software Center: arstechnica.com Mandriva Seeking a new direction: www.itworld.com Ubuntu App Showdown: developer.ubuntu.com

Fedora 17 Review – Linux Distro Reviews

The new version of Fedora was released about a month ago. Here is a good review of the new issue.

==Should I review the KDE version of Fedora 17 or wait for Kororra 17 KDE?== A quick review of the Beefy Miracle also known as Fedora 17 rocking the Gnome 3.4 desktop. Overall, a quality release from the Fedora community – with amazing speed and stability. Perfect OS for the Linux enthusiast – you can really turn this distro into whatever you want it to be. Did I mention it also has an insanely fast boot time? Links: Fedora Release notes: fedoraproject.org Install guides: www.howtoforge.com My Google+: plus.google.com My Blog: infinitelygalactic.blogspot.com My twitter twitter.com

Unity vs Gnome Shell – Desktop Comparison

Worked hard on this one. =o) There’s been a lot of controversy around choosing Unity over Gnome 3.. || Join the chat: twitter.com || ..and many of you have requested my opinion. Since recent releases, Ubuntu has used Unity as its default desktop environment. In this week’s episode of OS.ALT I describe the important differences for you, and what the improvements found in the latest version of Unity released with Ubuntu 12.04 mean in comparison with Gnome 3. Hint: Ubuntu 12.04 really floored me, in no small part due to Unity and the HUD.

Linux Games : What You Should Know

Both Steam and Source have been rumored to be coming to Linux for years. Linux games are probably the biggest need when it comes to Linux software. || Join the chat: www.facebook.com || And having people adopt OS’s like Ubuntu for their desktops at home. | So Valve’s recent announcement that Steam & Source will soon be running natively on Linux is a huge deal for gamers like me. I can’t wait to load up Steam in Ubuntu – check out this episode of OS.ALT for more of my thoughts! Valve Needs Linux Developers: www.steamforlinux.com Great Website on Linux Gaming: www.phoronix.com