2016-11-18 21:28
While not quite at the level of a parting of the waters, the news that Microsoft has joined The Linux Foundation may seem miraculous to those aware of the past enmity between the company and… Read More
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2016-11-18 20:55
Today, November 18, 2016, KDE announced the availability for public testing of the Beta build of the upcoming KDE Applications 16.12 software suite for KDE Plasma 5 desktop environments.
As… Read More
2016-11-18 20:33
Zorin OS is a Linux distribution which strives to provide a familiar desktop experience for former Windows users and which uses Ubuntu as a package base. The project has announced the launch… Read More
2016-11-18 15:00
Microsoft this week introduced Outlook Customer Manager, a new cloud-based tool that aims to help its small businesses clients stay on top of their customer relationships. The new service or… Read More
2016-11-18 14:06
Over the last weeks we have sent mixed messages about Joomla! 3.7 and what will be included in the final version. Without having an alpha/beta version published this is always complicated bu… Read More
2016-11-18 13:49
Republished from buytaert.net
Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of Drupal 8. On this day last year we celebrated the release of Drupal 8 with over 200 parties around the wo… Read More
2016-11-18 12:54
The developers of Tails, a Debian-based live DVD designed for anonymous web browsing using the pre-configured Tor Browser, have announced the availability of the initial development build of… Read More
2016-11-18 08:00
What is Fedora Hubs? The goal of the Fedora Hubs project is to provide a consistent contributor experience across all Fedora teams. Hubs serve as an “intranet” for the Fedor… Read More
2016-11-18 05:25
Today, November 18, 2016, Calibre developer Kovid Goyal announced the release and immediate availability of a new maintenance update for his widely-used, open-source, free, and cross-platfor… Read More
2016-11-18 03:30
On November 17, 2016, the development team behind the powerful, open-source and cross-platform GStreamer multimedia framework announced the availability of the first point release for GStrea… Read More
2016-11-18 03:08
Just one day after the official release of the openSUSE Leap 42.2 operating system, Michel Normand from the openSUSE Project was proud to announce on November 17, 2016, the availability of t… Read More
2016-11-18 02:30
New major versions of the open-source AMDGPU (xf86-video-amdgpu) and Radeon (xf86-video-ati) drivers that promise a much-improved graphics desktop experience for Linux users landed the other… Read More
2016-11-18 01:03
On November 17, 2016, it appears that Marcus Meissner from the openSUSE Project sent an advanced discontinuation notice for users of the openSUSE 13.2 Linux operating system.
Yes, you're re… Read More
2016-11-18 00:00
The new Grandmaster quest is so close we can taste the divine fury. Feast your eyes on this Read More
2016-11-17 23:59
Today, November 17, 2016, Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, was pleased to announce the general availability of Microsoft's SQL Server on Linux Public Preview f… Read More
2016-11-07 20:41
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Read More
2016-10-26 18:53
It looks just like the original model from last year, but it has an updated processor and a whole lot more battery life. The post Microsoft's Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery… Read More
2016-10-26 18:24
Here's the best of will be coming to your Windows PC in the spring of 2017. The post The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10 appeared first on WIRED Read More
2016-10-26 16:28
Microsoft unveiled a new all-in-one touchscreen desktop computer at a media event today. The post Look at Microsoft's Fancy Surface Studio All-in-One PC appeared first on WIRED Read More
2016-10-26 15:00
Modeling the motion of a pendulum is often included in introductory physics courses, but it's not as easy as you think. The post Modeling a Pendulum's Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think appe… Read More
2016-10-26 14:00
Watch 400 paper birds flap and flock in mid-air The post Watch This Mesmerizing Sculpture Morph Like a Flock of Birds appeared first on WIRED Read More
2016-10-26 13:06
On Monday we talked to Heiko Tietze who is LibreOffice’s user experience (UX) mentor, and today we’re going to look at some changes that the Design team has implemented in recen… Read More
2016-10-26 13:00
The ideal gourd for jack-o-lanterns, pies, and apparently, giraffe snacks. The post Oh My Gourd: Watch How to Grow the Perfect Pumpkin appeared first on WIRED Read More
2016-10-26 12:00
What if a tech billionaire ran a free, hyper-advanced research hospital? The post Pilot Program: Pure Genius appeared first on WIRED Read More
2016-10-26 11:00
Revisiting Miami's most lovable serial killer, 10 years after his television debut. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Dexter appeared first on WIRED Read More
2016-10-26 11:00
The man replacing Zaha Hadid wants nothing less than to lead a revolution in architecture. The post Meet Patrik Schumacher, Zaha Hadid's Ambitious, Abrasive Successor appeared first on WIRED… Read More
2016-10-26 11:00
It's impossible to know if you're searching for Sophocles or a shopping list before dissolving an ancient Egyptian artifact. The post X-Rays Are Revealing the Mysterious Writings in Mummy Co… Read More
2016-10-26 11:00
The lamestream media claims the streaming giant's supply of awesome movies is dwindling. We say that complaint is RIGGED. The post Who Says Netflix Has Fewer Movies? Just Wait Until 2021! ap… Read More
2016-10-26 11:00
If you've ever played 'Mirror's Edge' and thought "this could use more giant killer robots," check out 'Titanfall 2.' The post Titanfall 2 Single-Player Review: You Don’t Need No Mech… Read More
2016-10-26 11:00
While the gadgets in Jon Glaser Loves Gear are secondary to the show's plot, Glaser's love of gear is legit. Here's some of his favorite stuff. The post Jon Glaser Loves Gear So Much He Revi… Read More
2016-10-26 10:30
One of the founding fathers of the deep learning movement is building a Silicon Valley-style tech incubator for AI. The post AI Pioneer Yoshua Bengio Is Launching Element.AI, a Deep-Learning… Read More
2016-10-26 04:01
Microsoft will announce some new hardware today, along with new enhancements to Windows 10. The post Liveblog: All the News From Microsoft’s 2016 Surface Event appeared first on WIRED… Read More
2016-10-26 03:07
Barry Kauler has announced the release of Quirky 8.1. Quirky is a sister project to Puppy Linux and offers a lightweight, user friendly desktop experience. The latest version, Quirky 8.1, d… Read More
2016-10-23 18:11
The Netrunner project has released a new version of their distribution. The new version is Netrunner 16.09 "Core" which carries the code name "Avalon". Netrunner's new Core edition is based… Read More
2016-10-22 23:00
We reported the other day that an ancient bug, which existed in the Linux kernel since 2005, was patched in several recent updates, namely Linux kernel 4.8.3, Linux kernel 4.7.9, and Linux k… Read More
2016-10-22 13:26
The kernel vulnerability could be used by a local attacker to run programs as an administrator, and it looks like it also affects all supported Ubuntu releases, including Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakke… Read More
2016-10-22 02:05
Gabriele Martina has announced the release of SalentOS 1.0, a new line of the desktop-oriented distribution featuring a customised desktop based on the Openbox window manager. Code-named "Lu… Read More
2016-10-21 23:32
The Linux Foundation earlier this week announced the addition of the JS Foundation as a Linux Foundation project. The move is an effort to inject new energy into the JavaScript developer com… Read More
2016-10-21 20:40
On October 20, 2016, Nvidia published a new Beta graphics driver for the Linux platform, adding support for some new GPUs the company launched recently, as well as various improvements and b… Read More
2016-10-21 20:02
Dimitris Tzemos has announced a new release of the Slackware-based Slackel distribution. The new version, Slackel 4.14.21 "KDE Live", is available in 32-bit and 64-bit builds with the 64-bit… Read More
2016-10-21 19:20
After giving us Mad Max, today, October 21, 2016, UK-based video game publisher Feral Interactive made another awesome announcement for GNU/Linux gamers: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is coming o… Read More
2016-10-21 18:30
A Joomla! 3.6.4 release containing a security fix will be published on Tuesday 25th October at approximately 14:00 UTC
The Joomla! Security Strike Team (JSST) has been informed of … Read More
2016-10-21 16:20
Organisations and individuals have been urged to patch Linux servers immediately or risk falling victim to exploits for a Linux kernel security flaw dubbed ‘Dirty COW’. This foll… Read More
2016-10-21 12:47
Republished from buytaert.net
I wanted to share the exciting news that Nasdaq Corporate Solutions has selected Drupal 8 as the basis for its next generation Investor Relation… Read More
2016-10-21 04:30
Inkscape is a popular, full-featured, free and open source vector graphics editor available in the official Fedora repositories. It’s specifically tailored for creating vector graphics… Read More
2016-10-21 02:50
Today, October 21, 2016, the developers of the Debian-based Parsix GNU/Linux operating system proudly announced the availability for download of the first test build of the upcoming Parsix G… Read More
2016-10-21 02:06
Curtis Gedak has announced the availability of GParted Live 0.27.0-1, the latest stable version of the Debian-based live CD featuring a set of disk management and data rescue tools: "The GPa… Read More
2016-10-20 18:48
The who in the where? On 3 October I officially1 started my new role as the Fedora Community Action and Impact Coordinator2 (abbreviated to FCAIC, pronounced “F-cake”). The job i… Read More
2016-10-20 15:37
Read our Roadmap to understand how this work falls into priorities set by the Drupal Association with direction and collaboration from the Board and community.
This month's update comes to y… Read More
2016-10-20 12:10
Earlier this week we talked to LibreOffice’s quality assurance (QA) engineer, Xisco Fauli, about how the QA team works, what they’re involved with at the moment, and where they… Read More
2016-10-20 00:00
Pit your wits and cards against a host of dastardly new rivals to conquer the new Chronicle campaign Read More
2016-10-19 17:07
The NethServer distribution is a CentOS-based server operating system which features a web-based interface and a modular design. The latest development snapshot from the project is NethServe… Read More
2016-10-19 13:19
Joshua Strobl has announced the release of a new version of the Solus distribution. The latest release, Solus 1.2.1, offers users the most up to date version of the Budgie desktop environmen… Read More
2016-10-19 13:00
DataArt to deploy Juju for “Big Software” collaboration and faster project delivery Signed Charm Author partnership and SI extends partnership Juju Charm Ecosystem will be used i… Read More
2016-10-17 13:40
Just a few minutes ago, Canonical and Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth had the great pleasure of announcing the codename of the next major release of the popular Ubuntu Linux operating syste… Read More
2016-10-17 06:24
Freshly added to the DistroWatch database, budgie-remix is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the simple and elegant Budgie desktop developed by the Solus project. A new release, version… Read More
2016-10-17 00:35
Entroware, a UK-based hardware manufacturer known for offering desktops, laptops, and servers with the popular Ubuntu operating system pre-installed, announced that they are now shipping wit… Read More
2016-10-17 00:04
This week in DistroWatch Weekly: Reviews: Refracta 8.0 - Devuan on a stick News: 386BSD re-released, Alpine switches to LibreSSL, Black Lab becomes a commercial distribution Questions and an… Read More
2016-10-17 00:00
From patches to Halloween short stories, it must be update day! Read More
2016-10-17 00:00
Check out what’s going on this week in Solomon’s Store Read More
2016-10-16 23:55
After informing us of the release of Linux kernel 4.8.2 and Linux kernel 4.7.8, Greg Kroah-Hartman announced the twenty-fifth maintenance update to the long-term supported Linux 4.4 kernel s… Read More
2016-10-16 22:45
Immediately after announcing the second point release of the Linux 4.8 kernel series, Greg Kroah-Hartman informed the community about the immediate availability of Linux kernel 4.7.8.
As yo… Read More
2016-10-16 22:25
The development team behind the Calamares universal installer framework for GNU/Linux distributions announced the second update to the Calamares 2.4 stable series.
Calamares 2.4.2 is now th… Read More
2016-10-16 22:10
Today, October 16, 2016, GNU/Linux developer Arne Exton informs Softpedia about the release and immediate availability of a new, updated version of his lightweight ExLight Live DVD distribut… Read More
2016-10-16 22:00
The popular Nautilus (Files) file manager saw its first point release for the latest 3.22 series, distributed as part of the recently announced GNOME 3.22.1 desktop environment.
Yes, that's… Read More
2016-10-16 21:45
Today, October 16, 2016, 4MLinux developer Zbigniew Konojacki informs Softpedia about the release and immediate availability of the Beta pre-release version of the upcoming 4MParted 20.0 Liv… Read More
2016-10-16 21:25
Today, October 16, 2016, renowned kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman was proud to announce the general availability of the second point release to the Linux 4.8 kernel series.
That's right… Read More
2016-10-16 21:20
The first Release Candidate (RC) snapshot of the Linux 4.9 kernel was announced by Linus Torvalds on October 15, 2016, which means that the merge window is now close and development was begu… Read More
2016-10-16 21:00
Softpedia was informed today, October 16, 2016, by budgie-remix project leader David Mohammed about the official and final release of the Ubuntu Budgie Remix 16.10 computer operating system… Read More
2016-10-14 12:00
Red Hat has released the beta version of Fedora 25, an open source Linux operating system maintained by the Fedora Project community. The beta release sharpens cloud and developer features… Read More
2016-10-14 10:16
On Monday we had a chat with LibreOffice’s dedicated mentor for new developers, Jan Iversen, and on Wednesday we then looked at some statistics from the development team and the tools… Read More
2016-10-14 08:06
20 years ago today Matthias Ettrich sent an email that would mark the start of KDE as we know it today - a world-wide community of amazing people creating Free Software for you. In his emai… Read More
2016-10-14 06:40
Ubuntu Kylin, a distribution designed primarily for the Chinese-speaking market, has been updated to version 16.10: "We are glad to announce the release of Ubuntu Kylin 16.10, code name 'Yak… Read More
2016-10-14 04:05
Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak is ready for download. The latest version includes a glimpse of the future: there’s a preview of the Unity 8 desktop environment. What makes Unity 8 interestin… Read More
2016-10-14 03:10
Lubuntu 16.10 has been released. Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu with the lightweight LXDE as the preferred desktop. From the release announcement: "Thanks to all the hard work from our contr… Read More
2016-10-14 02:35
On October 13, 2016, Canonical unveiled the Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakkety Yak) Linux-based operating system, and some of you asked us to write a quick and straightforward tutorial on how to upgrade… Read More
2016-10-14 01:35
Lubuntu 16.10 is the last official flavor announced as part of yesterday's Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakkety Yak) final release, and we'd love to tell you a little bit about what's new and what's coming… Read More
2016-10-14 00:45
Can you believe it's been 20 years since the KDE (Kool Desktop Environment) was announced on the 14th of October, 1996, by project founder Matthias Ettrich? Well, it has, and today we'd like… Read More
2016-10-14 00:11
The Kubuntu development team has announced the release of Kubuntu 16.10, the latest version of the distribution that combines the Ubuntu base system with the KDE Plasma 5 desktop: "We, the K… Read More
2016-10-14 00:00
As part of today's Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakkety Yak) release, Canonical also unveiled the new version of the Ubuntu Studio operating system, an official flavor targeted at general multimedia produc… Read More
2016-10-13 23:20
As reported earlier today, Canonical unveiled the latest iteration of its popular Ubuntu Linux operating system, the Yakkety Yak or Ubuntu 16.10, which is now available for your System76 lap… Read More
2016-10-13 22:45
Today, October 13, 2016, was an important day for Ubuntu users, as Canonical launched the release of Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakkety Yak), along with most of its officially recognized derivatives.
Ub… Read More
2016-10-13 22:41
Announcing Mozilla’s Equal Rating Innovation Challenge, a $250,000 contest including expert mentorship to spark new ways to connect everyone to the Internet. At Mozilla, we believe the… Read More
2016-10-13 22:10
It's been three weeks since the last security updates landed for the Debian-based Parsix GNU/Linux operating system, and today, October 13, 2016, the development team announced the availabil… Read More
2016-10-01 05:00
The Wine development release 1.9.20 is now available.
What's new in this release:
Reimplementation of the clipboard API.
Message handling in WebServices.
Many more API Set libraries… Read More
2016-09-30 20:30
ownCloud is still alive and kicking, and they've recently released a new maintenance update of the ownCloud Desktop Client, version 2.2.4, bringing some much-needed improvements and patching… Read More
2016-09-30 19:40
This month: * Command & Conquer * How-To : Python, Connecting Linux PCs, and Program With FreePascal * Graphics : Inkscape * Linux Labs: Syd Bolton’s PC Museum * Review: GNU Cash *… Read More
2016-09-30 13:25
After informing the community a few days ago about the Mintbox Mini Pro PC and the upcoming improvements and new features shipping with the XApps software projects in Linux Mint 18.1, Clemen… Read More
2016-09-30 13:20
We have created a number of slide decks which can be re-used by community members as a basis for their presentations at events. For the time being, slide decks are based on the old 4:3… Read More
2016-09-30 13:05
Immediately after announcing the release of Linux kernel 4.7.6, Greg Kroah-Hartman proudly informed the community about the general availability of the Linux 4.4.23 LTS kernel.
The Linux 4… Read More
2016-09-30 12:45
Today, September 30, 2016, Calibre developer Kovid Goyal announced the release and immediate availability for download of yet another maintenance update to the popular, free, and open source… Read More
2016-09-30 12:25
Today, September 30, 2016, the Blender Foundation is proud to release Blender 2.78, the latest stable and most advanced version of the popular, open-source, free, and cross-platform Blender… Read More
2016-09-30 12:00
GE and Bosch Software Innovations have partnered to jump-start the development of an open source Internet of Things platform. Open source will encourage greater interoperability and applicat… Read More
2016-09-30 11:52
Many thanks to you all for your help, support and donations. This month has been very exciting for us because the release cycle was over, the base jump to the new LTS base was achieved, we h… Read More
2016-09-30 11:50
Today, September 30, 2016, renowned Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced the release of the sixth maintenance update to the latest stable Linux 4.7 kernel series.
Linux kerne… Read More
2016-09-30 00:00
Let’s preview October’s daily deals and how to use a game card to get an awesome weapon set Read More
2016-09-29 22:20
GNOME developer Georges Stavracas wrote an in-depth blog post the other day to inform the GNOME, Linux, and Open Source communities about the upcoming improvements and new features coming to… Read More
2016-09-29 21:50
Today, September 29, 2016, the Nmap developers proudly announced the release of Nmap 7.30, the latest stable version of the free, open source and cross-platform security scanner and network… Read More
2016-09-29 21:20
Today, September 29, 2016, is another great day for Linux gamers all over the globe, as Feral Interactive proudly announced the availability of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising… Read More
2016-09-29 13:25
Today, September 29, 2016, Italo Vignoli from The Document Foundation informs Softpedia via an email announcement about the general availability of the first point release of the LibreOffice… Read More
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