Nothing to say just posting some pics of Ocean Breeze and Summer Breeze....Yes that is thier names...
Monday, August 22, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
KNOPPIX 4.0 Live DVD @ Distrowatch.com
Man, I can't express how happy I was to see this post from Distrowatch.com
The first public release of the KNOPPIX 4.0 Live DVD, with many updates over the LinuxTag edition, is now available for download. From the changelog: 'V4.0DVD-2005-08-16. Project split into DVD and CD edition; OpenOffice.org 2.0 build 104 (English/German); lots and lots of package updates; bugfixes: floppyconf, knoppix-installer; kernel 2.6.12.4 update; KDE 3.4.1 from Debian experimental; added development packages: Eclipse, Mono; added most kde-i18n languages from unstable; added Knoppix books and Open Source Jahrbuch; added m23 software distribution system; added Knoppix menu item for setting root password; added alternative desktops: GNOME, Ratpoison, XFce, Openbox; replaced Mozilla with Firefox and Thunderbird....' Download: KNOPPIX_V4.0DVD-2005-08-16-DE.iso (3,170MB, SHA1), KNOPPIX_V4.0DVD-2005-08-16-EN.iso (3,170MB, SHA1); also available via BitTorrent.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Microsoft Windows Vista—What You Need to Know
PC Magazine: Microsoft Windows Vista—What You Need to Know
This is a pretty cool site with everything you may want to know about Vista
This is a pretty cool site with everything you may want to know about Vista
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Microsoft is at it again
"Microsoft is profiting from punishment...The company has been obliged to open up its protocols as a result of the Antitrust settlement in the US, but the fees it's charging don't reflect that it was found guilty, and is being punished....they should be licensed for free.
...If you're creating a piece of network software or hardware that needs to talk to a Microsoft file system - a printer, storage server, or a piece of middleware - you must agree to pay Microsoft $50,000 up front in Prepaid Royalties. The fee then depends on how many users the product has, and what is accessed....
More Here...
...If you're creating a piece of network software or hardware that needs to talk to a Microsoft file system - a printer, storage server, or a piece of middleware - you must agree to pay Microsoft $50,000 up front in Prepaid Royalties. The fee then depends on how many users the product has, and what is accessed....
More Here...
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Windows based progs on MAC - Who Cares?
Macworld: News: CodeWeavers CrossOver to support Intel-based Macs: "CodeWeavers CrossOver to support Intel-based Macs
By Peter Cohen pcohen@maccentral.com
CodeWeavers Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to support Intel-based Macs. CodeWeavers makes CrossOver and CrossOver Office. The software allows Linux users to use software designed to work on Windows operating systems without needing to have Windows installed. What’s more, CodeWeavers offers custom software porting services based on CrossOver."
By Peter Cohen pcohen@maccentral.com
CodeWeavers Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to support Intel-based Macs. CodeWeavers makes CrossOver and CrossOver Office. The software allows Linux users to use software designed to work on Windows operating systems without needing to have Windows installed. What’s more, CodeWeavers offers custom software porting services based on CrossOver."
Monday, June 20, 2005
- FREE- Linspire Five-o
"...'Linux is supposed to be free, but Linspire costs money, and $49.95 at that. But here���s how to get it free. You have to register a free account at linspire.com. Then go to the products, and click on Buy Now under Linspire Five-0. When you are in the Shopping Cart, click on Apply Coupon and then enter 'LycorisWelcome'. That will make Linspire free. Then just finish up the transaction and download the ISO when your done. I���m not sure how long this will last, so get it now. Enjoy!'"
or just download this....
http://tracker.linspire.com/torrents/linspire_5.0.59.torrent
or just download this....
http://tracker.linspire.com/torrents/linspire_5.0.59.torrent
Thursday, June 16, 2005
MythTV
Episode 2 - MythTV
Tired of shelling out hard earned cash to download the program listings of your DVR? Want to backup your videos but don't want to deal with the hassle of DRMed files? Kevin Rose & Dan Huard show you everything you need to know about the free and open source PVR alternative, MythTV. Build yours today!Building a War Spying Box
Episode 1 - Building a War Spying Box
To demonstrate the dangers of unencrypted wireless cameras, Kevin Rose and Dan Huard reveal how to build and use the first ever handheld auto-switching warspying device. Designed from the ground up, they take a helpful step-by-step process to go from the basic circuit construction to the complete warspying box design.
Systm: http://systm.org/warspyingbox/
To demonstrate the dangers of unencrypted wireless cameras, Kevin Rose and Dan Huard reveal how to build and use the first ever handheld auto-switching warspying device. Designed from the ground up, they take a helpful step-by-step process to go from the basic circuit construction to the complete warspying box design.
Systm: http://systm.org/warspyingbox/
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Add-on PlayStation 3 HDD will run Linux
News at GameSpot:
Ken Kutaragi reveals the console's hard drive will use alternate OS, hints that it will ship separately and will come in more than one model.
Since E3, Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi has been calling the PlayStation 3 an 'entertainment supercomputer' rather than a gaming console. Now, he's revealed a new plan to make sure that it's acknowledged as one.
In an interview with Impress PC Watch, Kutaragi disclosed that he plans to install the Linux operating system on the PS3's hard disc drive (HDD) so it will be recognized as a computer, rather than a mere console."
Ken Kutaragi reveals the console's hard drive will use alternate OS, hints that it will ship separately and will come in more than one model.
Since E3, Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi has been calling the PlayStation 3 an 'entertainment supercomputer' rather than a gaming console. Now, he's revealed a new plan to make sure that it's acknowledged as one.
In an interview with Impress PC Watch, Kutaragi disclosed that he plans to install the Linux operating system on the PS3's hard disc drive (HDD) so it will be recognized as a computer, rather than a mere console."
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Open letter to Apple about its marriage with Intel
WOW......just WOW!
"Dear Apple, I am among the many switchers you successfully brought to your platform. And now I plan to switch back. Simply put, after reading this press release, I no more think the Mac has any future as an interesting hardware or software platform. I further believe that you have made such a bafflingly shortsighted decision that I worry about the sanity of your management staff, enough to dread more of these moves. I also disbelieve most of the claims that have been made today as purely hilarious.
I do not expect you to keep reading beyond the latest paragraph but I'll keep typing anyway."
Full Letter Here.....
"Dear Apple, I am among the many switchers you successfully brought to your platform. And now I plan to switch back. Simply put, after reading this press release, I no more think the Mac has any future as an interesting hardware or software platform. I further believe that you have made such a bafflingly shortsighted decision that I worry about the sanity of your management staff, enough to dread more of these moves. I also disbelieve most of the claims that have been made today as purely hilarious.
I do not expect you to keep reading beyond the latest paragraph but I'll keep typing anyway."
Full Letter Here.....
Monday, June 06, 2005
This is a GOOOOOOD day......I think?
Apple throws the switch, aligns with Intel | CNET News.com: "CEO Steve Jobs announced Monday that Apple will gradually shift its Mac line to Intel-based chips over the next two years. The move confirms a timetable first reported by CNET News.com.
Jobs' announcement formed the centerpiece of a keynote speech to Mac programmers attending the company's annual Worldwide Developer Conference here. The conference, expected to draw some 3,800 attendees this year, is a traditional venue for Apple product launches."
Jobs' announcement formed the centerpiece of a keynote speech to Mac programmers attending the company's annual Worldwide Developer Conference here. The conference, expected to draw some 3,800 attendees this year, is a traditional venue for Apple product launches."
Thursday, June 02, 2005
YES! - Protect our Children
BetaNews | New 'XXX' Domains for Adult Web Sites: "New 'XXX' Domains for Adult Web Sites
By Ed Oswald, BetaNews
June 2, 2005, 11:56 AM
Internet users looking for -- or blocking -- pornography will have a much easier time thanks to a new top-level domain name just approved by ICANN. The group responsible for overseeing the world's domain names approved the '.xxx' domain, which British company ICM Registry will be in charge of managing.
The new domains could appear as soon as the end of the year, according to ICANN. Dot-xxx was part of 9 other new domains being considered by the organization. Consumers will be able to purchase the new domains for $60 per year. ICM says it will work with companies to voluntarily move them over to the new domain in order to help protect children from seeing inappropriate content."
By Ed Oswald, BetaNews
June 2, 2005, 11:56 AM
Internet users looking for -- or blocking -- pornography will have a much easier time thanks to a new top-level domain name just approved by ICANN. The group responsible for overseeing the world's domain names approved the '.xxx' domain, which British company ICM Registry will be in charge of managing.
The new domains could appear as soon as the end of the year, according to ICANN. Dot-xxx was part of 9 other new domains being considered by the organization. Consumers will be able to purchase the new domains for $60 per year. ICM says it will work with companies to voluntarily move them over to the new domain in order to help protect children from seeing inappropriate content."
Migrating from Windows to Linux?
The table of equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software in Linux. (Official site of the table): "The table of equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software in Linux.
Last update: 16.07.2003, 31.01.2005, 27.05.2005
You can always find the last version of this table on the official site:
http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/.
This page on other languages: Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, German.
One of the biggest difficulties in migrating from Windows to Linux is the lack of knowledge about comparable software. Newbies usually search for Linux analogs of Windows software, and advanced Linux-users cannot answer their questions since they often don't know too much about Windows :). This list of Linux equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software is based on our own experience and on the information obtained from the visitors of this page (thanks!)."
Last update: 16.07.2003, 31.01.2005, 27.05.2005
You can always find the last version of this table on the official site:
http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/.
This page on other languages: Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, German.
One of the biggest difficulties in migrating from Windows to Linux is the lack of knowledge about comparable software. Newbies usually search for Linux analogs of Windows software, and advanced Linux-users cannot answer their questions since they often don't know too much about Windows :). This list of Linux equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software is based on our own experience and on the information obtained from the visitors of this page (thanks!)."
Monday, May 30, 2005
Linux Vs. Microsoft Windows
PC Magazine: Linux Lasts Longer: "Linux Lasts Longer
05.04.05
The HoneyNet Project
Total posts: 3
By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
The Honeypot Project ( http://project.honeynet.org ) has added fuel to the debate over which is more secure, Linux or Microsoft Windows. It found that unpatched Linux systems can be on the Internet for months before being successfully attacked, while Windows systems have been compromised in hours"
05.04.05
The HoneyNet Project
Total posts: 3
By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
The Honeypot Project ( http://project.honeynet.org ) has added fuel to the debate over which is more secure, Linux or Microsoft Windows. It found that unpatched Linux systems can be on the Internet for months before being successfully attacked, while Windows systems have been compromised in hours"
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Should I be OFFENDED by the term 'AFRICAN AMERICAN'?
I suppose this is a call to Only the folks that call them selves African American (however anyone may comment).
First, I should state that I am an American male of African decent. OK.....There goes...I'm just going to ramble in no particular order.
I need YOU to help me understand why I should accept (aside from that fact that it's on government documents) the term African American as a label for my family and I. It's rather offensive to me (and should be to African born Americans, which can be of any race) because it implies that I'm half 1/2 African and 1/2 American. Though I am not 100% pleased with America or my neighbors I am VERY proud to be American. I would suspect that my neighbors as well as America is not 100% pleased with me and would hope that they don't try to find a way to disassociate themselves with me. Yes I do believe that we Americans of African descent are trying very hard to disassociate ourselves from America when we are as much a part of THIS land as anyone else...Like any other race we have both honored, improved, glorified, built-up, tore-down, and disgraced America.
I was born: Jeff Thomas III
In: Los Angeles, CA - 1975 - (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA)
Never been to Africa - though I would like to go...And that still doesn't make me an African.
First, I should state that I am an American male of African decent. OK.....There goes...I'm just going to ramble in no particular order.
I need YOU to help me understand why I should accept (aside from that fact that it's on government documents) the term African American as a label for my family and I. It's rather offensive to me (and should be to African born Americans, which can be of any race) because it implies that I'm half 1/2 African and 1/2 American. Though I am not 100% pleased with America or my neighbors I am VERY proud to be American. I would suspect that my neighbors as well as America is not 100% pleased with me and would hope that they don't try to find a way to disassociate themselves with me. Yes I do believe that we Americans of African descent are trying very hard to disassociate ourselves from America when we are as much a part of THIS land as anyone else...Like any other race we have both honored, improved, glorified, built-up, tore-down, and disgraced America.
I was born: Jeff Thomas III
In: Los Angeles, CA - 1975 - (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA)
Never been to Africa - though I would like to go...And that still doesn't make me an African.
America: The Good Neighbor
TwinValleyONLINE: "America: The Good Neighbor
A remarkable editorial broadcast from Toronto by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian television commentator.
'This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the earth...
...Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States...
...Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman on the moon? You talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios. You talk about German technocracy, and you get automobiles. You talk about American technocracy, and you find men on the moon - not once, but several times and safely home again.
You talk about scandals, and the Americans put theirs right in the store window for everybody to look at. Even their draft-dodgers are not pursued and hounded..." complete artical here.
or:
Listen to the original broadcast in RealAudio format (with music soundtrack overlay)
Download original broadcast (american.zip 1.4 mb, 5-7 minutes @ 54 kbps)
you may also what to check this out.....
A remarkable editorial broadcast from Toronto by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian television commentator.
'This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the earth...
...Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States...
...Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman on the moon? You talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios. You talk about German technocracy, and you get automobiles. You talk about American technocracy, and you find men on the moon - not once, but several times and safely home again.
You talk about scandals, and the Americans put theirs right in the store window for everybody to look at. Even their draft-dodgers are not pursued and hounded..." complete artical here.
or:
Listen to the original broadcast in RealAudio format (with music soundtrack overlay)
Listen to the original broadcast (MP3 1.5 mb)
This is the original broadcast by Gordon Sinclair without music overlay but with introduction by http://americanrhetoric.com/speeches/gordonsinclair.htm
Download original broadcast (american.zip 1.4 mb, 5-7 minutes @ 54 kbps)
you may also what to check this out.....
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Adobe to acquire Macromedia
Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Macromedia in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately US$3.4 billion.
The companies plan to meet a wider set of customer needs and have a significantly greater opportunity to grow into new markets, particularly in the mobile and enterprise segments.
"Customers are calling for integrated software solutions that enable them to create, manage and deliver a wide range of compelling content and applications -- from documents and images to audio and video," said Bruce Chizen, chief executive officer of Adobe. "By combining our powerful development, authoring and collaboration software -- along with the complementary functionality of PDF and Flash -- Adobe has the opportunity to bring this vision to life with an industry-defining technology platform."
Under the terms of the agreement, which has been approved by both boards of directors, Macromedia stockholders will receive, at a fixed exchange ratio, 0.69 shares of Adobe common stock for every share of Macromedia common stock in a tax-free exchange. Based on Adobe's and Macromedia's closing prices on Friday, 15 April 2005, this represents a price of US$41.86 per share of Macromedia common stock. Upon the close of the transaction, Macromedia stockholders will own approximately 18 percent of the combined company on a pro forma basis.
In the combined company, Chizen will continue as chief executive officer and Shantanu Narayen will remain president and chief operating officer. Stephen Elop, president and chief executive officer of Macromedia, will join Adobe as president of worldwide field operations. Murray Demo will remain executive vice president and chief financial officer. Dr. John Warnock and Dr. Charles Geschke will remain as co-chairmen of the Board of Directors of the combined company and Rob Burgess, chairman of the Macromedia Board of Directors, will join the Adobe Board.
The two companies are developing integration plans and there will be additional details and information about the acquisition available at the Adobe website at later date.
"While we anticipate the integration team will identify opportunities for cost savings by the time the acquisition closes, the primary motivation for the two companies' joining is to continue to expand and grow our business into new markets," said Chizen.
Adobe also announced its Board of Directors has approved a post-acquisition stock repurchase program of US$1 billion. "After a review of the combined companies' financial position, our Board concluded that the repurchase program is consistent with our overall commitment to deliver value to our stockholders," Chizen added.
The repurchase program is in addition to the Adobe's existing stock repurchase programs and is expected to commence following the completion of the acquisition. The repurchases will be funded from available working capital.
The companies plan to meet a wider set of customer needs and have a significantly greater opportunity to grow into new markets, particularly in the mobile and enterprise segments.
"Customers are calling for integrated software solutions that enable them to create, manage and deliver a wide range of compelling content and applications -- from documents and images to audio and video," said Bruce Chizen, chief executive officer of Adobe. "By combining our powerful development, authoring and collaboration software -- along with the complementary functionality of PDF and Flash -- Adobe has the opportunity to bring this vision to life with an industry-defining technology platform."
Under the terms of the agreement, which has been approved by both boards of directors, Macromedia stockholders will receive, at a fixed exchange ratio, 0.69 shares of Adobe common stock for every share of Macromedia common stock in a tax-free exchange. Based on Adobe's and Macromedia's closing prices on Friday, 15 April 2005, this represents a price of US$41.86 per share of Macromedia common stock. Upon the close of the transaction, Macromedia stockholders will own approximately 18 percent of the combined company on a pro forma basis.
In the combined company, Chizen will continue as chief executive officer and Shantanu Narayen will remain president and chief operating officer. Stephen Elop, president and chief executive officer of Macromedia, will join Adobe as president of worldwide field operations. Murray Demo will remain executive vice president and chief financial officer. Dr. John Warnock and Dr. Charles Geschke will remain as co-chairmen of the Board of Directors of the combined company and Rob Burgess, chairman of the Macromedia Board of Directors, will join the Adobe Board.
The two companies are developing integration plans and there will be additional details and information about the acquisition available at the Adobe website at later date.
"While we anticipate the integration team will identify opportunities for cost savings by the time the acquisition closes, the primary motivation for the two companies' joining is to continue to expand and grow our business into new markets," said Chizen.
Adobe also announced its Board of Directors has approved a post-acquisition stock repurchase program of US$1 billion. "After a review of the combined companies' financial position, our Board concluded that the repurchase program is consistent with our overall commitment to deliver value to our stockholders," Chizen added.
The repurchase program is in addition to the Adobe's existing stock repurchase programs and is expected to commence following the completion of the acquisition. The repurchases will be funded from available working capital.
Dell Invests 99.5 Million USD in Red Hat
Dell Invests 99.5 Million USD in Red Hat
"Through his private investment firm, PC Tycoon Michael Dell has invested $99 Million in Red Hat recently, according to an SEC filing."
"Through his private investment firm, PC Tycoon Michael Dell has invested $99 Million in Red Hat recently, according to an SEC filing."
Friday, May 06, 2005
xpde :: desktop environment
XPde is a complete desktop environment for Linux on x86. It tries to make easier for Windows XP users to use a Linux box. Nothing more, no clipboard compatibility between Gtk and Qt applications, no emulation of Windows applications, no unification on the widgets of X applications, just a desktop environment. more....
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