On Wednesday, 07 November 2007, 2:39 PM INQUIRER Newsdesk changed their story. There new headline reads "Dell Doesn't Dump Ubuntu." they didn't even apologize.
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2007/11/07/dell-doesn-dump-ubuntu
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Nasty Rumor About Dell Dropping Ubuntu Untrue
On Tuesday, 06 November 2007, 5:47 PM INQUIRER Newsdesk reported that Dell was dropping Ubuntu. They stated that they contacted Dell and that Dell said "It has been discontinued" So I thought I would contact them myself. I was told that they are working on some changes to the site and the systems it will be offered on.
What kind of reporting is this. Its a sad world when a big site like that gets all the facts wrong.
What kind of reporting is this. Its a sad world when a big site like that gets all the facts wrong.
Ubuntu Security Alert Nov 7 2007
Alin Rad Pop discovered that CUPS did not correctly validate buffer
lengths when processing IPP tags. Remote attackers successfully
exploiting this vulnerability would gain access to the non-root CUPS user
in Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, 6.10, and 7.04. In Ubuntu 7.10, attackers would be
isolated by the AppArmor CUPS profile.
The problem can be corrected by upgrading your system to the
following package versions:
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS:
cupsys 1.2.2-0ubuntu0.6.06.4
Ubuntu 6.10:
cupsys 1.2.4-2ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu 7.04:
cupsys 1.2.8-0ubuntu8.1
Ubuntu 7.10:
cupsys 1.3.2-1ubuntu7.1
In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to affect the
necessary changes.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Ubuntu Security Alert
Jens Askengren discovered a security vulnerability. That with compiz running the gnome-screen saver could lose keyboard lock focus and the lock on the user screen saver could be bypassed. the fix this vulnerability update compiz-core 1:0.6.0+git20071008-0ubuntu1.1 and restart your session.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
What will be in Ubuntu Hardy Heron
Improvements in the usability of Compiz window manager.
A better integration of the Compiz effects with the look and feel of Ubuntu
PolicyKit integration
Improving Tracker integration
New Icons
Improvements in codec installation tools
A better integration of the Compiz effects with the look and feel of Ubuntu
PolicyKit integration
Improving Tracker integration
New Icons
Improvements in codec installation tools
The Ubuntu Version on the $198 Walmart PC Will be Google OS
While Google has made no official announcement. The long time rumors are true. The Google Operating System is here. Google has made there own version of Linux based on Ubuntu. The first place it will be available will be the $198 Everex Walmart PC
On 10/13/07 David Liu legal council for Google restired the domain name http://www.thinkgos.com and if you go to http://www.thinkgos.com/index.html you will see that on 9am, November 1, 2007 the site will be up.
On 10/13/07 David Liu legal council for Google restired the domain name http://www.thinkgos.com and if you go to http://www.thinkgos.com/index.html you will see that on 9am, November 1, 2007 the site will be up.
Everex launches $198 Ubuntu Linux gPC at Wal-Mart
The system will be offered by Wal-Mart on Beginning November 1. I can not find out if it will only be there on-line store or there retail outlets.
the specs are
1.5GHz, VIA C7-D processor
512MB of system memory
80GB hard disk drive
DVD-ROM/CD-RW optical drive
six USB 2.0 ports
RJ45 Ethernet port
RJ11 port
serial and parallel port
For graphics, it uses a VIA UniChrome Pro chipset on the motherboard. This, in turn, uses 64MB of system memory
No monitor included the cheapest monitor at Wal-Mart is $150 brining the entire system price to $348 dollars
Everex decided to use Enlightenment instead of gnome as its inerface. there reasoning is the hardware requirements are lower.
While this seems this is a good way for Ubuntu to get to the masses . The fact that they used Enlightenment might hurt them, because Enlightenment uses very radical and unique concepts which require a little bit of patience to learn.
But we will just have to wait and see
Sources:
http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7114714037.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_X_Window_System_desktop_environments
http://www.linuxjournal.com/node/1004148
the specs are
1.5GHz, VIA C7-D processor
512MB of system memory
80GB hard disk drive
DVD-ROM/CD-RW optical drive
six USB 2.0 ports
RJ45 Ethernet port
RJ11 port
serial and parallel port
For graphics, it uses a VIA UniChrome Pro chipset on the motherboard. This, in turn, uses 64MB of system memory
No monitor included the cheapest monitor at Wal-Mart is $150 brining the entire system price to $348 dollars
Everex decided to use Enlightenment instead of gnome as its inerface. there reasoning is the hardware requirements are lower.
While this seems this is a good way for Ubuntu to get to the masses . The fact that they used Enlightenment might hurt them, because Enlightenment uses very radical and unique concepts which require a little bit of patience to learn.
But we will just have to wait and see
Sources:
http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7114714037.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_X_Window_System_desktop_environments
http://www.linuxjournal.com/node/1004148
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Could there be Third Party Apt in The Hardy Heron
Today at the Ubuntu developer summit. They discussed Third party apt. Which from the discussion would make it easier to install non-Ubuntu supported packages. Which would mean no more custom install scripts and complicated instructions.
10 Reasons To Use Ubuntu As Your Operating System
1.The Cost. It is completely free, you can download and burn it or they will send you a free cd. The majority of software is also free.
2.Stability. As with the majority of Linux distros its stable and will not bog down over time like some other operating system does
3.Speed. Its extremely fast for all it offers. I do know that there are faster distros but they don't bring to the table what Ubuntu does
4. Ease of use. To be honest I was worried about learning the gnome interface but was flying around within minutes . I have always heard that all versions of Linux were difficult to use, but Ubuntu is easier than windows from installing the operating system to installing software
5.Support. The Ubuntu forms are amazing. I watched someone post a question and within 10 minutes they had an answer. The users are friendly helpful and active 24 hours a day.
6.Driver Support. When I installed ubuntu and first logged in it told me there was proprietry drivers for my video card and made it extremely easy to install them. everything else was installed perfectly. With windows I had to download drivers for my network card, video card, and sound card, then install reboot install reboot install reboot. Drivers are not a problem like many are led to believe
7. Visual Appeal. With Compiz Fusion the visual appeal is eye popping.
8. Security. With Ubuntu You have a very very tiny chance of getting spyware or a virus. With the other operating system I was using I would remove at least 24 pieces of spyware per week.
9. Updates. The Integrated Software Update Tool not only updates the operating system but also installed applications. No more going to the site or using the application update button they just get updated
10.It works and works right
2.Stability. As with the majority of Linux distros its stable and will not bog down over time like some other operating system does
3.Speed. Its extremely fast for all it offers. I do know that there are faster distros but they don't bring to the table what Ubuntu does
4. Ease of use. To be honest I was worried about learning the gnome interface but was flying around within minutes . I have always heard that all versions of Linux were difficult to use, but Ubuntu is easier than windows from installing the operating system to installing software
5.Support. The Ubuntu forms are amazing. I watched someone post a question and within 10 minutes they had an answer. The users are friendly helpful and active 24 hours a day.
6.Driver Support. When I installed ubuntu and first logged in it told me there was proprietry drivers for my video card and made it extremely easy to install them. everything else was installed perfectly. With windows I had to download drivers for my network card, video card, and sound card, then install reboot install reboot install reboot. Drivers are not a problem like many are led to believe
7. Visual Appeal. With Compiz Fusion the visual appeal is eye popping.
8. Security. With Ubuntu You have a very very tiny chance of getting spyware or a virus. With the other operating system I was using I would remove at least 24 pieces of spyware per week.
9. Updates. The Integrated Software Update Tool not only updates the operating system but also installed applications. No more going to the site or using the application update button they just get updated
10.It works and works right
Monday, October 29, 2007
My goodbye letter to microsoft windows
Dear Microsoft windows,
We have been together for 17 years. When version 3.0 came into my life I was wowed. Then you worked and became even better in 3.x.
The next thing I knew windows 95 was in my life and I was speechless, you were a beautiful sight.
When I heard windows 98 was on the way I waited in line on the day of release, and was not disappointed. I began to fall in love . I know others laughed at you talked about your flaws, but I didn't see any flaws. You were perfect.
Then 2000 professional was suddenly there and I knew I was in love. I decided to deepen our relationship to a long term commiment and became a microsoft certified professional, and a microsoft system engineer. Things were great.
You then evolved into windows xp. Pure beauty. I don't know what happened you began to distrust me , began to check up on me with windows genuine advantage. Three times you accused me of obtaining you illegal. You became critical of the dvds I watched. You would tell me I couldn't watch them even tho I rented them. when I updated the media player I could not watch videos online anymore. It seems that with every update you became less and less stable. I had to work 2-4 hours a week on you to keep you running perfectly. Then one day you updated and rebooted without my permission which caused me to lose some personal work. How dare you.
When Vista was released I read the reviews and realized that there was no future for us. You became overpriced for the full package. More distrustful than I could imagine. Asked for more and more hardware. Even then ran slow. you are more unstable than I want to cope with. Windows I will miss you but the future of desktop operating systems is not with you.
I will be happy for I have found the future operating system. Its fast, stable, extremely easy to use, sexy and doesn't want to empty my wallet. It offers more than you ever could and its called Ubuntu 7.10
James Chadwick
theremper@yahoo.com
This was sent to Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer
We have been together for 17 years. When version 3.0 came into my life I was wowed. Then you worked and became even better in 3.x.
The next thing I knew windows 95 was in my life and I was speechless, you were a beautiful sight.
When I heard windows 98 was on the way I waited in line on the day of release, and was not disappointed. I began to fall in love . I know others laughed at you talked about your flaws, but I didn't see any flaws. You were perfect.
Then 2000 professional was suddenly there and I knew I was in love. I decided to deepen our relationship to a long term commiment and became a microsoft certified professional, and a microsoft system engineer. Things were great.
You then evolved into windows xp. Pure beauty. I don't know what happened you began to distrust me , began to check up on me with windows genuine advantage. Three times you accused me of obtaining you illegal. You became critical of the dvds I watched. You would tell me I couldn't watch them even tho I rented them. when I updated the media player I could not watch videos online anymore. It seems that with every update you became less and less stable. I had to work 2-4 hours a week on you to keep you running perfectly. Then one day you updated and rebooted without my permission which caused me to lose some personal work. How dare you.
When Vista was released I read the reviews and realized that there was no future for us. You became overpriced for the full package. More distrustful than I could imagine. Asked for more and more hardware. Even then ran slow. you are more unstable than I want to cope with. Windows I will miss you but the future of desktop operating systems is not with you.
I will be happy for I have found the future operating system. Its fast, stable, extremely easy to use, sexy and doesn't want to empty my wallet. It offers more than you ever could and its called Ubuntu 7.10
James Chadwick
theremper@yahoo.com
This was sent to Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer
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