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Journals RSS FeedsCreating a vDSO: the Colonel's Other Chicken - A vDSO (virtual dynamic shared object) is an alternative to the somewhat cycle-expensive system call interface that the GNU/Linux kernel provides. But, before I explain how to cook up your own vDSO, in this brief jaunt down operating system lane, I cover some basics of vDSOs, what they are and why they are useful....Feed Source: feedproxy.google.com Your CMS Is Not Your Web Site -
A content management system is a centralized repository for your content. A Web site is a composite of decentralized fragments that are assembled on the edge, in just-in-time fashion as the content is being delivered to users. If it's not a Web site, what does a CMS do? more>>
... Casper, the Friendly (and Persistent) Ghost -
Creating a live Linux USB stick isn't anything new. And, in fact, the ability to have persistence with a live CD/USB stick isn't terribly new. What many people might not be aware of, however, is just how easy it is to make a bootable USB stick that you can use like a regular Linux install. more>>
... Razor-qt 0.4 - Qt based Desktop Environment -
Razor-qt is a new desktop environment based on the QT toolkit. I installed it from the PPA and gave it a quick go. It?s early days for the project, but it might eventually become a refuge for lovers of KDE 3 in the same way that Xfce has become popular with people who want to recreate the Gnome 2.x experience.... Using Plop Boot Manager for USB Boot -
Portability is a huge advantage that Linux enjoys over most other desktop operating systems as most major distros work very well when installed to a flash drive. However, there are still machines in service that just won't play ball when it comes to USB booting. Fortunately, I found a nice little utility that can work around this problem.... Moose -
Perl has been around for more than 20 years. During that time, it has received
its share of both praise and criticism, and lots of
misconceptions surround it. Much of this stems from long-outdated
notions of what Perl used to be, but have nothing to do with what Perl
actually is today.
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... Basic Chemistry on the GNOME Desktop -
I've realized I've missed out on a huge area of computational
science—chemistry. Many packages exist for doing chemistry
on your desktop. This article looks at a general tool called
avogadro. It can do computations of energy and gradient values.
Additionally, it can
do analysis of molecular systems, interface to GAMESS and import and
export from and to several file formats.... Black Wednesday -
No, it's sadly not a day for shopping. Today, some of the most visited websites are dark to raise awareness of two bills now making their way through the U.S. Congress. more>>
... Can we help AT&T solve its mobile data problem? -
I'm in midtown Manhattan, connected to the Net over my hotel's slow but costly wi-fi connection. Normally when I'm traveling ? at least here in the U.S. ? I avoid lame hotel connections by using AT&T's cellular data system, usually through my iPhone's "personal hotspot." more>>
... ZevenOS - Does it recapture the flavor of BeOS? -
BeOS was a much loved and highly advanced desktop operating system that ceased active development in 2001. ZevenOS is a Ubuntu 11.10 based system (with a bit of help from Xubuntu) that attempts to recapture some of the BeOS look and feel. more>>... Enter to Win a Free "Oops... Wrong window" TShirt! -
We've all done it. Now you can share your humorous and/or awkward blunder with the world! Watch the video below for all the details.
**The drawing is now over, but please continue to enjoy Shawn's video. #tigerblood**
... gStrings in Your Pocket -
What may sound like a perverse concept is actually one of the many ways
smartphones can change your life. If you play a musical instrument
but don't happen to have perfect pitch (most of us, sadly), you can buy
a tuner, pitch pipe, tuning fork or any number of other aids to
keep yourself in tune. If you have a smartphone in your pocket, however,
you also can simply download gStrings.... Short Notices: News In Linux Audio -
I hope all my readers enjoyed the best of the holiday season. I've been busy with the predictable confusions and minor crises that attend this time of year, but I managed to find time to jot down some recommendations for my readers. Go on, you've been good, give yourself a few extra belated gifts and don't worry if your budget's busted - it's all free software, you can't beat these deals.... Linux Mint 12 Offers a Traditional Gnome Feel -
The recently released Linux Mint 12 offers a two pronged approach to supporting those who prefer the traditional Gnome desktop. Firstly, the Mint Gnome Shell Extensions (MGSE) transform Gnome 3 into something resembling Gnome 2. Secondly it ships with Mate, the Gnome 2.0 fork project.... The Commodore 64 is 30 This Year -
I used to have a paperweight sitting on my desk that read something like ?Robert H. Lane, appointed President of Commodore Computers .? It was the sort of thing that they gave to executives. A brass plaque of their appointment as it appeared in the Wall Street Journal or the Globe and Mail. more>>
... Greece to Cut Public-Sector Jobs - Greece has agreed to lay off 15,000 public-sector workers by the end of 2012, as international pressure mounts on Athens to agree on austerity measures needed to secure major new debt agreements.... Some Europe Banks Shun ECB Loans - The lenders are fearful of being perceived as bailout recipients that could subject them to potential political or regulatory interference.... Challenges for MF Trustee - A bankruptcy trustee investigating MF Global said he faces huge challenges getting back an estimated $1.2 billion in customer funds drained from the securities firm before it collapsed.... Boeing Teams Speed Aircraft Production - Boeing cranks up a practice of using employee innovation teams to redesign work as it strives to lift production of its best-selling 737 jetliner to meet surging airline demand.... Hasbro's Net Edges Lower - Hasbro's earnings slipped as the toy maker booked double-digit sales declines in the girls and games categories.... Calstrs to Place $500 Million Bet - The California State Teachers' Retirement System is making a $500 million bet with Australia's Industry Funds Management Fund that it can make money from utilities, roads, ports and pipelines around the globe.... U.K. Retail Sales Drop - Retail sales in U.K. stores that have been open for at least a year fell in January, and at the second-fastest rate for the first month of the year since records began in 1995, according to the British Retail Consortium's monthly survey.... China Carriers Won't Pay Fees For Emissions - China said it prohibited its airlines from paying for carbon emissions under the European Union's system to limit greenhouse emissions, in an escalation of Beijing's opposition to the plan.... Google Removes Some Content in India - Google removed some controversial content from its Indian services to comply with a court order in a civil lawsuit, the latest twist in the legal drama over Web censorship in the world's largest democracy.... Forex Volume Drops for First Time Since 2009 - Global foreign-exchange trading volume dropped for the first time since the financial crisis, according to data released Monday by four major central banks. ... Lazard Swings to Loss - Lazard swung to a loss in the fourth quarter as the investment bank struggled with a slump in advisory revenue and higher-than-expected compensation costs despite slashing year-end bonuses. ... Citigroup to Issue China Credit Cards - Citigroup plans to issue credit cards on its own in China, as it looks to capitalize on the country's consumption power and expand in the world's second-largest economy.... BofA Ends Sale of MBNA Europe - Bank of America has abandoned the sale of MBNA Europe, the bank's credit-card business in the U.K. and Ireland.... IMF Urges Beijing to Ready Bold Moves - The International Monetary Fund urged China to run a federal deficit of 2% of GDP rather than looking to reduce the country's deficit as planned, given the uncertainty in the global economy.... Copyright © 2012, Twitter Giveaway. All Rights Reserved. |