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What We Know For Sure on Linux’s 20th Anniversary

Posted by on Friday, 26 August, 2011

Twenty years ago today Linux creator Linus Torvalds posted a message online that would change the world:


Fantastic Chrome Extensions for Linux Users

Posted by on Thursday, 25 August, 2011

Google Chrome is not only the fastest loading and rendering browser available, it's also grabbing market share the fastest. And like all good browsers, Chrome offers thousands upon thousands of extensions that can be added to expand the functionality and fun of the browsing experience. Problem is, with so many extensions available, it's hard to know which ones are of the most interest to certain user groups. So, I took the time to dig through the piles to find what I thought to be the best collection of available Chrome extensions for Linux users. So, without further ado, let's get on with the list.


First Look at Poseidon Linux, the Linux For Scientists

Posted by on Wednesday, 24 August, 2011

Poseidon Linux is designed for the international scientific community, bundling a big batch of science-oriented software into a single live DVD, plus a batch of desktop productivity and multimedia applications. Poseidon 4.0 was just released with significant changes, so let's take it for a test drive.