This release features three of the best Linux desktops available at the moment: The traditional and functional MATE 1.2 desktop, the innovative and beautiful Cinnamon 1.4 and the lightweight and rock-solid Xfce 4.8. Both the MATE/Cinnamon and Xfce editions use the MDM display manager. MDM will look familiar to many people, as it brings back GDM 2.20 and all its features: Remote login, configuration tools, fast-user switching, theme-ability, language selection…etc. Yahoo joins DuckDuckGo and is featured as default in the list of search engines which financially support Linux Mint. blog.linuxmint.com Read all about it.
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Howto Change Linux Boot Options and Splash Screen
Don’t like how ugly your PC looks when you dual boot? Customize how your computer boots with Grub 2 – ||Join the chat: on.fb.me || In this tutorial I show you the basic ways to configure your bootloader. Lots of things have changed since the upgrade from the original Grub, so check out this week’s episode of OS.ALT to learn more about how to make your boot menu boot-a-licious!
Linux Mint 13 Review – Linux Distro Reviews
A review of the release candidate of Linux Mint 13 Cinnamon Edition that sports Cinnamon 1.4 on top of all the Mint goodies you’ve come to expect from the Mint team, plus this is a Long Term Support release as it is based off Ubuntu 12.04. This is a great release for the new user, as it provides a traditional user experience and customisation abilities that easily outmatch Gnome 3. Highly recommended. Links: www.linuxmint.com http My Google+: plus.google.com
Ubuntu 12.04 Review – Linux Distro Reviews
==Find the written version of this review here: infinitelygalactic.blogspot.com.au One of the most anticipated Linux releases of the year, I review Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin. Vast improvements have been made to Unity in terms of performance as this release presents a polished, stable, and competitive rival to the operating systems coming out of Microsoft and Apple this year. Follow me on Google+: plus.google.com And on twitter: @ingalactic
Linux VS Windows
If for some reason you have not considered linux, this video will show you a good comparison between the products. Wouldn’t you rather spend money on hardware rather than software?
Welcome to my new show, OS ALT – where I explore free and open source alternatives to popular software. For my first episode I compare Linux vs Windows! Watch me tackle my favorite alternative for those using Microsoft Windows: Linux Mint. For the vast majority of desktop & laptop computer users, Linux Mint is a great switch from the proprietary (and expensive!) Windows… but not always. www.linuxmint.com
How Linux is Built
While Linux is running our phones, friend requests, tweets, financial trades, ATMs and more, most of us don’t know how it’s actually built. This short video takes you inside the process by which the largest collaborative development project in the history of computing is organized. Based on the annual report “Who Writes Linux,” this is a powerful and inspiring story of how Linux has become a community-driven phenomenon. More information about Linux and The Linux Foundation can be found at www.linuxfoundation.org and http
One Laptop Per Child Changes Developing Nations with New Linux XO-3 Tablet
Announced only a week ago, watch to see how Linux is making a real difference in underdeveloped nations. Learn more: one.laptop.org and http In many countries around the world, technology is a luxury most cannot afford. One group is helping the situation through a program called OLPC – One Laptop Per Child. This program provides children, who would otherwise likely never see computers or other tech gadgets, with a cost-effective, rugged laptop powered by solar energy and running the free Fedora Linux distribution. These laptops have made an incredible impact on the lives and future of millions of children. This program really speaks to me; it was a privilege for me to sit down with Marvell, makers of the processor & other chips found in the OLPC XO-3 tablet. www.marvell.com Photo credits: One Laptop Per Child, Original Model – www.flickr.com OLPC Students India: www.flickr.com and OLPC Love – www.flickr.com
Using Puppy Linux 5.31 Slacko for Newbies
Hi all and welcome to our first part in the new how to series of using Slacko Puppy Linux I hope you all enjoy this series which is aimed at users who are new to Slacko.
Xubuntu 11.10 Review – Linux Distro Reviews
A review of the Xfce variant of Ubuntu known as Xubuntu 11.10 Oneric Ocelot. Overall, a very lightweight, stable, well-performing distribution that utilises GTK 3 but still provides a user experience very similar to GNOME 2.x. Definitely a very nice option for anyone sick of ‘futuristic and newbie friendly desktops’. Acer Iconia A500 Honeycomb Tablet and openSUSE 12.1 Review coming soon! Thanks again everyone, we’re now passed 2500 subscribers. I am truly humbled. Peace out!
My Favorite Distro and Learning Linux
on.fb.me Many of you have been wondering where my Linux videos have gone, and I don’t blame you. So to kick off my new Q&A segment, here are two of my most frequently asked questions: What is my favorite Linux distribution, and what resources would I recommend for someone new to learn Linux. Please enjoy it. Links mentioned in the video: www.linuxmint.com and ubuntuforums.org This video was produced on Linux Mint 10 (Julia) and edited entirely using open source programs! Intro made in Linux by Yazlanka: twitter.com Thanks Wayne Tedder for my Blender made outtro:www.youtube.com