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LessWatts.org – Saving Power with Linux

LessWatts.org – Saving Power on Intel systems with Linux LessWatts.org is not about marketing, trying to sell you something or comparing one vendor to another. LessWatts.org is about how you can save real watts, however you use Linux* on your … Continue reading

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Distribution Release: Debian GNU/Linux 4.0r2

via: DistroWatch.com The Debian project is pleased to announce the second update of its stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 4.0. This update mainly adds corrections for security problems to the stable release, along with a few adjustment to serious problems.

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Netgear RND4000-100NAS ReadyNAS NV+ 4-Bay Desktop Network Storage

A little pricey at $849.99 with no disks, but really looks interesting. Amazon.com: Netgear RND4000-100NAS ReadyNAS NV+ 4-Bay Desktop Network Storage (No Disk): Electronics Desktop Network Storage Device offers an easy-to-configure and cost-effective way to store data and stream digital … Continue reading

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Printable Command Line Cheat Sheet

Nice reference to keep handy. FOSSwire » Unix/Linux Command Cheat Sheet In an attempt to find a good Unix reference for you FOSSwire readers, I was unsuccessful at finding a decent one on the Internet. So, why not make one? … Continue reading

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Full Circle Magazine Issue 8 Available

Issue 8 at Full Circle Magazine * Mythbuntu – Step-by-step Install* How-To : Install Wubi, Get a Christmas Desktop, Multi Boot Linux and Learning Scribus Pt.8.* Review of TomBoy. * New Column for Ubuntu Women* Letters, Q&A, My Desktop, Top … Continue reading

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Mopeds making a comeback?

Back when I was in high school, I owned a Honda Spree. I also had a car, but I rode the moped whenever I could. There was actually quite a few of us who rode mopeds, we were almost like … Continue reading

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One Cool Firefox Trick

1) More screen space. Make your icons small. Go to View – Toolbars – Customize and check the “Use small icons” box. View 14 more at lifehack.org

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Twitter has a mobile interface

Don’t know how I missed the news, but twitter has launched a mobile interface. So if you have a handheld device with internet access like a phone or PDA, head to http://m.twitter.com and check that out. I like it better … Continue reading

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Testing Scribefire

Learned about a Firefox add-on called Scribefire from Linux.com today. Testing it out. If you read this, it worked. Powered by ScribeFire.

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