The Internetling

Firefox, Gecko, HTML5 and more: An Interview with Mozilla’s Asa Dotzler

08.05.2012 23:50 If it were not for Mozilla and its numerous open source projects that saved us from the IE Dark Ages, the browser market today would definitely be very different. In 2010, the Firefox browser is facing some pretty tough competition from the likes of Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 8 , Safari and Firefox, Gecko, HTML5 and more: An Interview with Mozilla’s Asa Dotzler

Apple iPad Review for Linux Users

08.05.2012 23:50 I don’t like the iPad, but I love this review. I think most Linux people will. You’ll see. Here is the Ogg version if you don’t have Flash/Gnash Courtesy of PCworld. Apple iPad Review for Linux UsersApple iPad Review for Linux Users

Things I Hate About Ubuntu 10.04, Lucid Lynx

08.05.2012 23:50 I am writing this now because Ubuntu Lucid Lynx is still in beta and we can help, by letting Canonical know what is wrong with the distribution before the stable release hits the “markets”. Open source is not a democracy, but companies use beta versions to do “field testing”, right? We all want to make Things I Hate About Ubuntu 10.04, Lucid Lynx

Evernote Mobile Alternative for Symbian S60 3rd Edition – Upvise

08.05.2012 23:50 Attention: This post is not open source related. For some FOSS goodness, check some previous posts. I love my Nokia E71. I can listen to podcasts, browse the Web and navigate using the built-in GPS. But for a long time I’ve had an itch that needed serious scratching. When I wanted to make a quick Evernote Mobile Alternative for Symbian S60 3rd Edition – Upvise

HOWTO: Intel GMA 500 on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx

08.05.2012 23:50 UPDATE 5/31/2010 – thanks to bibitte This script is not valid anymore . use this PPA repository, you can see instructions here: http://code.google.com/p/gma500/wiki/PPARepository A little heads up to every angry Intel GMA 500, “Poulsbo” chip-powered netbook owner who has not been following this great thread on HOWTO: Intel GMA 500 on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx

Maverick Meerkat: Can an Application Store Succeed in a Free Operating System?

08.05.2012 23:50 With Ubuntu Maverick Meerkat just around the corner, users are getting excited about the redesigned Ubuntu Software Center. Since its introduction in Karmic Koala, the Software Center aimed to provide a central user interface for all the possible ways to obtain new software in Linux. Another important aspect of the Center was the possibility to Maverick Meerkat: Can an Application Store Succeed in a Free Operating System?

5 Great Linux Tools You Should Know About

08.05.2012 23:50 Ndiswrapper Usage instructions here. Efforts to open source wireless card drivers are finally paying off, especially with Broadcom’s recent announcement. But until the software reaches ready-to-deploy status, we will often stumble upon a broken wireless connection on a new install. Well, ndiswrapper attempts to solve this issue by letting you use non-native .INF device drivers, 5 Great Linux Tools You Should Know About

Why Major Non-Ubuntu Distributions Need to Step up their Game

08.05.2012 23:50 Listening to a review of the new Ubuntu release I could not help but notice the amount of hype Shuttleworth’s little distribution can generate. Can you feel it? The buzz is orders of magnitude greater than with any new major distro release.  I’ve criticized Ubuntu in the past, but there is no denying that Ubuntu Why Major Non-Ubuntu Distributions Need to Step up their Game

Linux Mint 10 “Julia” RC, Hot Off the Presses!

08.05.2012 23:50 The Release Candidate version of everybody’s favorite Ubuntu-based Linux distro is up for grabs! Most improvements are highlighted on the Linux Mint blog where you will also find download instructions. Some new features that I particularly like: The Mint menu highlights newly installed apps and has GTK themes support The Update Manager displays Linux Mint 10 “Julia” RC, Hot Off the Presses!

The Price of Mobility: iPhone 4 VS Random Amazon PC

08.05.2012 23:50 Title says it all. The Price of Mobility: iPhone 4 VS Random Amazon PCThe Price of Mobility: iPhone 4 VS Random Amazon PC