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what we need now is some good posting's


I am sorry for not paying much attention due to my final semester but will be back in full form after my exam's

to be over by 14th june.]]>

what we need now is some good posting's


I am sorry for not paying much attention due to my final semester but will be back in full form after my exam's

to be over by 14th june.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=127 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:22:32 -0700 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=127 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=126 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:32:21 -0700 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=126
It's been a long road for Wine and White. He's been working on the project since 1999 when he hired Wine's primary developer, Alexandre Julliard. White then put CodeWeavers, the startup he founded three years earlier, to work bringing Wine to fruition. And Wine had been aging prior to that. The 1.0 version is slated to ship on June 6, which is actually the 15-year anniversary of the project's inception. To be sure, it didn't take that long for CodeWeavers to ship a commercial product, CrossOver. The first was available in 2002. CrossOver, which uses the Wine code at its core, now features three versions, CrossOver Linux, CrossOver Mac and CrossOver Games.

But the goal has always been to send out a fully open source version of Wine, White says. When you think about it, in 1999, such a goal was way ahead of its time. 1999 was the year of hype and IPOs for the industry. True, server Linux had captured Wall Street's attention, but it certainly had not captured a whole lot of market share in the enterprise yet. Still, that year, the young OS starred in two of the most frenzied pre-bubble IPOs to date, Red Hat and VA Linux. (Just for fun - check out this timeline of Linux.) While industry pundits were mouthing off about how Linux would take down Microsoft, hardly anyone was seriously considering desktop Linux.

Flash forward to today. It's been the better part of a decade and Microsoft has not been toppled by anyone's reckoning. However it did release Vista - perhaps the most hated Windows operating system of all time (though it's hard to beat Windows ME on that count). Enterprises badly want alternatives to Windows. Desktop Linux has come a long way since 1999, too. and (who knew?) the Mac has become the ultra chic, must-have PC. The enterprise has its alternatives - if it can only get those mission critical Windows apps to work flawlessly. Wine, in its commercial form, has been doing so for years.

So, in 2008, the 1.0 version will hit the streets and the timing could not be more perfect. White admits that not every Windows application will work flawlessly on Wine, but many a critical one for the enterprise has been specifically optimized. These include Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project and Visio, graphics applications like Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, and Adobe Photoshop. Several Linux distros ship with Wine, too, White says.

Another upside of the long development cycle is that the Wine community has had a chance to grow exponentially since the first CrossOver edition. White says less than ½ of the major contributors work for CodeWeavers and counting all contributors, some 800 people have been involved.

Besides letting you run actual Windows versions of software on your Linux or Mac PC, Wine is cool because of the enormity of what Julliard and White accomplished. The witty and irreverent White is unabashedly proud as he suggests that Wine be considered "an amazing technological marvel."

"We are completely rewriting the Windows operating system from the ground up," he says. "Basically we took Microsoft's crown jewel, that they've had billions of dollars to develop using tens of thousands of developers, and we, the open source community, have essentially re-implemented that. We are the scrappy underdogs. Here's where the Hollywood music comes up."

Agreed. Click below for the musical accompaniment (the theme song to the Underdog cartoon) and please reread the paragraph above.]]>
It's been a long road for Wine and White. He's been working on the project since 1999 when he hired Wine's primary developer, Alexandre Julliard. White then put CodeWeavers, the startup he founded three years earlier, to work bringing Wine to fruition. And Wine had been aging prior to that. The 1.0 version is slated to ship on June 6, which is actually the 15-year anniversary of the project's inception. To be sure, it didn't take that long for CodeWeavers to ship a commercial product, CrossOver. The first was available in 2002. CrossOver, which uses the Wine code at its core, now features three versions, CrossOver Linux, CrossOver Mac and CrossOver Games.

But the goal has always been to send out a fully open source version of Wine, White says. When you think about it, in 1999, such a goal was way ahead of its time. 1999 was the year of hype and IPOs for the industry. True, server Linux had captured Wall Street's attention, but it certainly had not captured a whole lot of market share in the enterprise yet. Still, that year, the young OS starred in two of the most frenzied pre-bubble IPOs to date, Red Hat and VA Linux. (Just for fun - check out this timeline of Linux.) While industry pundits were mouthing off about how Linux would take down Microsoft, hardly anyone was seriously considering desktop Linux.

Flash forward to today. It's been the better part of a decade and Microsoft has not been toppled by anyone's reckoning. However it did release Vista - perhaps the most hated Windows operating system of all time (though it's hard to beat Windows ME on that count). Enterprises badly want alternatives to Windows. Desktop Linux has come a long way since 1999, too. and (who knew?) the Mac has become the ultra chic, must-have PC. The enterprise has its alternatives - if it can only get those mission critical Windows apps to work flawlessly. Wine, in its commercial form, has been doing so for years.

So, in 2008, the 1.0 version will hit the streets and the timing could not be more perfect. White admits that not every Windows application will work flawlessly on Wine, but many a critical one for the enterprise has been specifically optimized. These include Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project and Visio, graphics applications like Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, and Adobe Photoshop. Several Linux distros ship with Wine, too, White says.

Another upside of the long development cycle is that the Wine community has had a chance to grow exponentially since the first CrossOver edition. White says less than ½ of the major contributors work for CodeWeavers and counting all contributors, some 800 people have been involved.

Besides letting you run actual Windows versions of software on your Linux or Mac PC, Wine is cool because of the enormity of what Julliard and White accomplished. The witty and irreverent White is unabashedly proud as he suggests that Wine be considered "an amazing technological marvel."

"We are completely rewriting the Windows operating system from the ground up," he says. "Basically we took Microsoft's crown jewel, that they've had billions of dollars to develop using tens of thousands of developers, and we, the open source community, have essentially re-implemented that. We are the scrappy underdogs. Here's where the Hollywood music comes up."

Agreed. Click below for the musical accompaniment (the theme song to the Underdog cartoon) and please reread the paragraph above.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=125 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:19:27 -0700 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=125
"The SIGnal Workbench platform performs multiple-channel FFT and Campbell analysis for our noise and vibration test applications," said Mr. Nobuya Minagawa, General Manager, Measurement Engineering Group, Advanced Technology Department, Aero-Engine & Space Operations, IHI Corporation. "SIGnal Workbench's ease of use and real-time performance have dramatically reduced our development and test schedule while contributing to overall efficiencies and aircraft engine quality."

SIGnal Workbench is Concurrent's recently-introduced solution for advanced, high-cycle fatigue testing applications. This fully-integrated software and hardware platform, SIGnal Workbench features:

-- SignalBoss(TM: 96.33, +0.59, +0.61%) software from Experimental Design & Analysis Solutions, Inc. (EDAS), a comprehensive graphical application suite offering quick, easy, step-by-step instruction through the vibration testing process.

-- Concurrent's RedHawk(TM: 96.33, +0.59, +0.61%) Linux real-time operating system for the fully-deterministic, guaranteed performance needed in high-performance, time-critical test applications.

-- A Concurrent iHawk(TM: 96.33, +0.59, +0.61%) real-time computer platform custom-configured to test applications needs.

-- One or more 32-channel Sigma-Delta analog input boards supporting a rate of 200 kilosamples per second per channel. Other simultaneous sampling analog input cards are also available.

-- Optional four-channel signal conditioning modules that provide programmable transducer interface circuitry. Each channel includes a configurable current/voltage output source and a fault-protected programmable gain amplifier.

"We very pleased with IHI's selection of SIGnal Workbench. We also look forward to working with our technology partner, EDAS Inc., to continue to serve IHI and all our customers with advanced, economical solutions for vibration test," said Ken Jackson, Vice-President of Concurrent Special Systems.

Technical experts from Concurrent (Booth #F211) will be available to answer questions on SIGnal Workbench and other Concurrent solutions at Aerospace 2008, Europe's premier testing, design and manufacturing conference, being held April 15-17, 2008 in Munich, Germany.

About Concurrent

Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR: 0.72, +0.01, +1.40%) is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time Linux software and solutions for commercial and government markets. For over 40 years, Concurrent's best-of-breed products have enabled a range of time-critical solutions including: modeling and simulation, high speed data acquisition, visual imaging, low latency transaction processing and on-demand television. Concurrent's on-demand television applications are utilized by major service providers in the cable and IPTV industries to deliver video-on-demand (VOD: 29.94, -0.11, -0.36%). Concurrent's Everstream line of advanced reporting and monitoring tools measures the effectiveness of interactive television for over 25 million digital cable subscribers. Concurrent is a global company with regional offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and has products actively deployed in more than 26 countries. Concurrent's products and services are recognized for being uniquely flexible, comprehensive, robust and reliable. For more information, please visit http://www.ccur.com.

Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and development and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward looking statements include, among others, statements regarding our products and product development. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to meet customer schedules and demands and deployment and integration goal.

Important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2007 and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in such Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.

Concurrent Computer Corporation and its logo and Everstream and its logo are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.]]>
"The SIGnal Workbench platform performs multiple-channel FFT and Campbell analysis for our noise and vibration test applications," said Mr. Nobuya Minagawa, General Manager, Measurement Engineering Group, Advanced Technology Department, Aero-Engine & Space Operations, IHI Corporation. "SIGnal Workbench's ease of use and real-time performance have dramatically reduced our development and test schedule while contributing to overall efficiencies and aircraft engine quality."

SIGnal Workbench is Concurrent's recently-introduced solution for advanced, high-cycle fatigue testing applications. This fully-integrated software and hardware platform, SIGnal Workbench features:

-- SignalBoss(TM: 96.33, +0.59, +0.61%) software from Experimental Design & Analysis Solutions, Inc. (EDAS), a comprehensive graphical application suite offering quick, easy, step-by-step instruction through the vibration testing process.

-- Concurrent's RedHawk(TM: 96.33, +0.59, +0.61%) Linux real-time operating system for the fully-deterministic, guaranteed performance needed in high-performance, time-critical test applications.

-- A Concurrent iHawk(TM: 96.33, +0.59, +0.61%) real-time computer platform custom-configured to test applications needs.

-- One or more 32-channel Sigma-Delta analog input boards supporting a rate of 200 kilosamples per second per channel. Other simultaneous sampling analog input cards are also available.

-- Optional four-channel signal conditioning modules that provide programmable transducer interface circuitry. Each channel includes a configurable current/voltage output source and a fault-protected programmable gain amplifier.

"We very pleased with IHI's selection of SIGnal Workbench. We also look forward to working with our technology partner, EDAS Inc., to continue to serve IHI and all our customers with advanced, economical solutions for vibration test," said Ken Jackson, Vice-President of Concurrent Special Systems.

Technical experts from Concurrent (Booth #F211) will be available to answer questions on SIGnal Workbench and other Concurrent solutions at Aerospace 2008, Europe's premier testing, design and manufacturing conference, being held April 15-17, 2008 in Munich, Germany.

About Concurrent

Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR: 0.72, +0.01, +1.40%) is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time Linux software and solutions for commercial and government markets. For over 40 years, Concurrent's best-of-breed products have enabled a range of time-critical solutions including: modeling and simulation, high speed data acquisition, visual imaging, low latency transaction processing and on-demand television. Concurrent's on-demand television applications are utilized by major service providers in the cable and IPTV industries to deliver video-on-demand (VOD: 29.94, -0.11, -0.36%). Concurrent's Everstream line of advanced reporting and monitoring tools measures the effectiveness of interactive television for over 25 million digital cable subscribers. Concurrent is a global company with regional offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and has products actively deployed in more than 26 countries. Concurrent's products and services are recognized for being uniquely flexible, comprehensive, robust and reliable. For more information, please visit http://www.ccur.com.

Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and development and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward looking statements include, among others, statements regarding our products and product development. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to meet customer schedules and demands and deployment and integration goal.

Important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2007 and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in such Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.

Concurrent Computer Corporation and its logo and Everstream and its logo are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=124 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:17:23 -0700 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=124
A 'near-final' release candidate of the GPL software is available for download now.

MySQL 5.1 features enhancements including table and index partitioning, which allows faster query response times as only the relevant partitions of data need to be scanned instead of the entire table or index.

The database also has row-based and hybrid replication, which replicates the data changes between a master and slave servers.

MySQL 5.1 now includes an event scheduler, which allows developers to automatically schedule common recurring SQL-based tasks to execute on the database server.

Available to MySQL Enterprise subscribers, this Upgrade Advisor provides automated rules that monitor and advise database administrators about specific bugs that might affect deployed versions of MySQL 5.1.

When potential issues are detected, subscribers are given recommendations on how to upgrade their database servers to correct the problem.

"If our users initially choose MySQL because of its low cost, they continue to use MySQL for its high performance, scalability and broad platform support," said Marten Mickos, senior vice president of the Database Group at Sun.

"MySQL 5.1 continues this tradition by performing up to 15 per cent faster than previous versions in our own internal tests, making it a compelling solution for demanding web-based enterprise applications."

MySQL 5.1 is scheduled to be generally available this quarter on a wide variety of hardware and software platforms.

These include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SuSE Enterprise Linux Server, Microsoft Windows, Solaris 10, Mac OS X, Free BSD, HP-UX, IBM AIX, IBM i5/OS and other popular Linux distributions.]]>
A 'near-final' release candidate of the GPL software is available for download now.

MySQL 5.1 features enhancements including table and index partitioning, which allows faster query response times as only the relevant partitions of data need to be scanned instead of the entire table or index.

The database also has row-based and hybrid replication, which replicates the data changes between a master and slave servers.

MySQL 5.1 now includes an event scheduler, which allows developers to automatically schedule common recurring SQL-based tasks to execute on the database server.

Available to MySQL Enterprise subscribers, this Upgrade Advisor provides automated rules that monitor and advise database administrators about specific bugs that might affect deployed versions of MySQL 5.1.

When potential issues are detected, subscribers are given recommendations on how to upgrade their database servers to correct the problem.

"If our users initially choose MySQL because of its low cost, they continue to use MySQL for its high performance, scalability and broad platform support," said Marten Mickos, senior vice president of the Database Group at Sun.

"MySQL 5.1 continues this tradition by performing up to 15 per cent faster than previous versions in our own internal tests, making it a compelling solution for demanding web-based enterprise applications."

MySQL 5.1 is scheduled to be generally available this quarter on a wide variety of hardware and software platforms.

These include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SuSE Enterprise Linux Server, Microsoft Windows, Solaris 10, Mac OS X, Free BSD, HP-UX, IBM AIX, IBM i5/OS and other popular Linux distributions.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=123 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:58:12 -0700 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=123
Shouman]]>
Shouman]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=122 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:41:15 -0700 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=122
Details to participate in contest:
Important links:

http://linuxgurus.info/regform.php -Registration page for contest

design@linuxgurus.info- submit your entries(designed page) for contest here.

Best of Luck to all participants!!!]]>
Details to participate in contest:
Important links:

http://linuxgurus.info/regform.php -Registration page for contest

design@linuxgurus.info- submit your entries(designed page) for contest here.

Best of Luck to all participants!!!]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=121 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:15:28 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=121
Hello friends

Linux user’s group Bhopal(linux_gurus@yahoogroups.com) was started by linux enthusiast in 2003 with an aim to create awareness and spread the message of open source and GNU Linux.


Quote:We are happy to announce a competition to design a home page for our website "www.linuxgurus.info/"


The page needs to be simple, user friendly and attractive. You can use any of the following languages or combination of :- html, javascript, dhtml, CSS, applets, flash. Incase contestant plans to use ajax, we will support php and mysql . Please avoid Microsoft technologies.And also avoid using Flash videos.

Multiple entries from same contestant is allowed.



Quote:Do browse through our forum link
http://forum.linuxgurus.info/ it will give u ample of study materials and tricks on linux.



A last date for sending your entries is :- 10th April,2008

Results will communicated directly and winners will be appropriately rewarded.

So all you budding web developers/designers gear up and participate

**** http://linuxgurus.info/regform.php - REGISTRATION LINK ***

Please zip and submit the final completed files on design@linuxgurus.info.


In case of any queries

please contact us
kvprashant@yahoo.com
anant2010in@gmail.com
zorpia.tushar12@gmail.com]]>
Hello friends

Linux user’s group Bhopal(linux_gurus@yahoogroups.com) was started by linux enthusiast in 2003 with an aim to create awareness and spread the message of open source and GNU Linux.


Quote:We are happy to announce a competition to design a home page for our website "www.linuxgurus.info/"


The page needs to be simple, user friendly and attractive. You can use any of the following languages or combination of :- html, javascript, dhtml, CSS, applets, flash. Incase contestant plans to use ajax, we will support php and mysql . Please avoid Microsoft technologies.And also avoid using Flash videos.

Multiple entries from same contestant is allowed.



Quote:Do browse through our forum link
http://forum.linuxgurus.info/ it will give u ample of study materials and tricks on linux.



A last date for sending your entries is :- 10th April,2008

Results will communicated directly and winners will be appropriately rewarded.

So all you budding web developers/designers gear up and participate

**** http://linuxgurus.info/regform.php - REGISTRATION LINK ***

Please zip and submit the final completed files on design@linuxgurus.info.


In case of any queries

please contact us
kvprashant@yahoo.com
anant2010in@gmail.com
zorpia.tushar12@gmail.com]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=120 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:14:23 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=120
New Features
This release of the ATi Catalyst Linux driver introduces Xvideo extension for video scaling and color space conversion is now support on Xpress 1200 series hardware
Resolved Issues
On workstation hardware 3D applications will no longer be corrupted if the screen width is not an integer multiple of 64 pixels, for example with a 1680x1050 wide screen display.
Display flicker is no longer be noticed when the gnome screen-saver starts
Several image brightness and gamma-correction issues were resolved. Setting the gamma correction using xgamma, fglrx_xgamma, xorg.conf and in OpenGL games will all work as expected now.
Diagonal tearing will no longer be noticed when playing a video file using a video player that utilizes the XVideo extension
Video playback will no longer look blocky when playing a video file using a video player that utilizes the XVideo extension
Known Issues
There is no support for video playback on the second head in dual head mode.
Desktop corruption may be noticed when dragging the overlay/video when using dual-display mode.
A black screen may be observed on some hardware when switching to the console or leaving the X window system when a Vesa framebuffer console driver is used.
Video Playback may display wrong colors and additional shadow images when cropping or expanding a video file using a video player that utilizes the XVideo extension]]>
New Features
This release of the ATi Catalyst Linux driver introduces Xvideo extension for video scaling and color space conversion is now support on Xpress 1200 series hardware
Resolved Issues
On workstation hardware 3D applications will no longer be corrupted if the screen width is not an integer multiple of 64 pixels, for example with a 1680x1050 wide screen display.
Display flicker is no longer be noticed when the gnome screen-saver starts
Several image brightness and gamma-correction issues were resolved. Setting the gamma correction using xgamma, fglrx_xgamma, xorg.conf and in OpenGL games will all work as expected now.
Diagonal tearing will no longer be noticed when playing a video file using a video player that utilizes the XVideo extension
Video playback will no longer look blocky when playing a video file using a video player that utilizes the XVideo extension
Known Issues
There is no support for video playback on the second head in dual head mode.
Desktop corruption may be noticed when dragging the overlay/video when using dual-display mode.
A black screen may be observed on some hardware when switching to the console or leaving the X window system when a Vesa framebuffer console driver is used.
Video Playback may display wrong colors and additional shadow images when cropping or expanding a video file using a video player that utilizes the XVideo extension]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=119 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:09:46 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=119
Visiting the Microsoft Office Live Workspace promises to allow users to store as many a 1000 documents online and share them with colleagues. Sounds good. Unless you try and sign up for the free service and you’re running Linux. If you are running Linux then you’ll be greeted with a screen informing you that you’ll need to be running a version of Windows or MacOSX and either Internet Explorer or Firefox (good to see Firefox in there).

In fact, that is just one of the many restrictions on using Microsoft Workspace. To use the site you not only need to be running Windows but you also need to be the proud owner of a copy of Microsoft Office on your work PC. Unlike Google Apps you’re not able to create documents online. You need to do that on your local PC using Office and then store them online.

Without a copy of Windows to hand we can’t really provide a review of Workspace but it does seem a pity that while Microsoft makes pledges to be more open with open source applications it continues to exclude users on the basis of their software.]]>
Visiting the Microsoft Office Live Workspace promises to allow users to store as many a 1000 documents online and share them with colleagues. Sounds good. Unless you try and sign up for the free service and you’re running Linux. If you are running Linux then you’ll be greeted with a screen informing you that you’ll need to be running a version of Windows or MacOSX and either Internet Explorer or Firefox (good to see Firefox in there).

In fact, that is just one of the many restrictions on using Microsoft Workspace. To use the site you not only need to be running Windows but you also need to be the proud owner of a copy of Microsoft Office on your work PC. Unlike Google Apps you’re not able to create documents online. You need to do that on your local PC using Office and then store them online.

Without a copy of Windows to hand we can’t really provide a review of Workspace but it does seem a pity that while Microsoft makes pledges to be more open with open source applications it continues to exclude users on the basis of their software.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=118 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:00:39 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=118
The tool was developed by students from Edith Cowan University's School of Computing and Information Sciences and will help the Western Australian Police Computer Crime Squad process their forensic investigations.

Called Simple (for Simple Image Preview Live Environment), the software allows investigators to view and acquire forensic data at the scene of the crime without compromising the integrity of data as it is collected.

"It's a Linux Live CD that we have built from the ground up. We customized the kernel and the underlying operating system so that when it runs it's incapable of writing to the hard disk or any other storage," Peter Hannay, the software developer behind the forensic acquisition tool told ZDNet Australia.

The operating system has had some features removed so that investigators can view data without affecting the host machine.

"We stripped out a large amount of functionality because we want to maintain the integrity of data collected, so we removed all network support and the ability to write to disk. Also, if for some reason a disk is writeable, the system will halt automatically," he added.

"Our software will launch on top of the operating system and will interrogate the hard disk, locate all the images on system and then present those to the operator."

The Simple tool searches the system for specific file types like MPEG or JPEG files, saving time on the often lengthy search process.

Hoping to achieve even greater automation during the collection of evidence, Simple will soon be equipped with skin-tone analysis capabilities to help detect relevant files.

The idea for the tool first came when the Western Australian Police approached the university in 2006, since its investigators could not handle the amount of computer forensic data requests, which relate mostly to child pornography and bestiality.

Normally police need to take the PCs back to the station to begin acquiring forensic data, but with this tool, according to Hannay, police will be able to collect the data on the spot.]]>
The tool was developed by students from Edith Cowan University's School of Computing and Information Sciences and will help the Western Australian Police Computer Crime Squad process their forensic investigations.

Called Simple (for Simple Image Preview Live Environment), the software allows investigators to view and acquire forensic data at the scene of the crime without compromising the integrity of data as it is collected.

"It's a Linux Live CD that we have built from the ground up. We customized the kernel and the underlying operating system so that when it runs it's incapable of writing to the hard disk or any other storage," Peter Hannay, the software developer behind the forensic acquisition tool told ZDNet Australia.

The operating system has had some features removed so that investigators can view data without affecting the host machine.

"We stripped out a large amount of functionality because we want to maintain the integrity of data collected, so we removed all network support and the ability to write to disk. Also, if for some reason a disk is writeable, the system will halt automatically," he added.

"Our software will launch on top of the operating system and will interrogate the hard disk, locate all the images on system and then present those to the operator."

The Simple tool searches the system for specific file types like MPEG or JPEG files, saving time on the often lengthy search process.

Hoping to achieve even greater automation during the collection of evidence, Simple will soon be equipped with skin-tone analysis capabilities to help detect relevant files.

The idea for the tool first came when the Western Australian Police approached the university in 2006, since its investigators could not handle the amount of computer forensic data requests, which relate mostly to child pornography and bestiality.

Normally police need to take the PCs back to the station to begin acquiring forensic data, but with this tool, according to Hannay, police will be able to collect the data on the spot.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=117 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:56:56 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=117 Texas Instruments is seeking open source developers with its new line of OMAP35x chips, with enhanced support for Linux in mobile and embedded applications.

Kevin Hawkins, marketing manager for OMAP application processors, said “Open source isn’t new to TI. We are being more vocal about it now, more active.”

With the OMAP35x line, he added, TI is offering not only the core processor, but all the associated analog pieces for open source designers around the world.

Jason Krider, a senior member of the technical staff for TI’s DSP Systems catalog business, said the main takeaway is that open source developers are no longer second class citizens with TI.

In the past, “We didn’t make quite as big a deal about engaging with the open source community and getting to the latest kernel version, and making boards that really go after the open source developers.”

Now, “What we’re delivering is the kernel, all the necessary drivers for this platform, and we’re working with the community to make sure there’s good support in the mainline kernel offerings.”

That means TI will be calling on developers of Google’s OHA phones, as well as makers of other embedded devices using Linux or open source.

Just one more way in which Linux and open source people are finally getting their due and proper.

Texas Instruments is seeking open source developers with its new line of OMAP35x chips, with enhanced support for Linux in mobile and embedded applications.

Kevin Hawkins, marketing manager for OMAP application processors, said “Open source isn’t new to TI. We are being more vocal about it now, more active.”

With the OMAP35x line, he added, TI is offering not only the core processor, but all the associated analog pieces for open source designers around the world.

Jason Krider, a senior member of the technical staff for TI’s DSP Systems catalog business, said the main takeaway is that open source developers are no longer second class citizens with TI.

In the past, “We didn’t make quite as big a deal about engaging with the open source community and getting to the latest kernel version, and making boards that really go after the open source developers.”

Now, “What we’re delivering is the kernel, all the necessary drivers for this platform, and we’re working with the community to make sure there’s good support in the mainline kernel offerings.”

That means TI will be calling on developers of Google’s OHA phones, as well as makers of other embedded devices using Linux or open source.

Just one more way in which Linux and open source people are finally getting their due and proper.]]> Texas Instruments is seeking open source developers with its new line of OMAP35x chips, with enhanced support for Linux in mobile and embedded applications.

Kevin Hawkins, marketing manager for OMAP application processors, said “Open source isn’t new to TI. We are being more vocal about it now, more active.”

With the OMAP35x line, he added, TI is offering not only the core processor, but all the associated analog pieces for open source designers around the world.

Jason Krider, a senior member of the technical staff for TI’s DSP Systems catalog business, said the main takeaway is that open source developers are no longer second class citizens with TI.

In the past, “We didn’t make quite as big a deal about engaging with the open source community and getting to the latest kernel version, and making boards that really go after the open source developers.”

Now, “What we’re delivering is the kernel, all the necessary drivers for this platform, and we’re working with the community to make sure there’s good support in the mainline kernel offerings.”

That means TI will be calling on developers of Google’s OHA phones, as well as makers of other embedded devices using Linux or open source.

Just one more way in which Linux and open source people are finally getting their due and proper.

Texas Instruments is seeking open source developers with its new line of OMAP35x chips, with enhanced support for Linux in mobile and embedded applications.

Kevin Hawkins, marketing manager for OMAP application processors, said “Open source isn’t new to TI. We are being more vocal about it now, more active.”

With the OMAP35x line, he added, TI is offering not only the core processor, but all the associated analog pieces for open source designers around the world.

Jason Krider, a senior member of the technical staff for TI’s DSP Systems catalog business, said the main takeaway is that open source developers are no longer second class citizens with TI.

In the past, “We didn’t make quite as big a deal about engaging with the open source community and getting to the latest kernel version, and making boards that really go after the open source developers.”

Now, “What we’re delivering is the kernel, all the necessary drivers for this platform, and we’re working with the community to make sure there’s good support in the mainline kernel offerings.”

That means TI will be calling on developers of Google’s OHA phones, as well as makers of other embedded devices using Linux or open source.

Just one more way in which Linux and open source people are finally getting their due and proper.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=114 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:56:23 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=114
please create seperate section and add tutorial that can help the basic users for linux and some help to upload photo within a post from our PC.....

thanks!!!]]>
please create seperate section and add tutorial that can help the basic users for linux and some help to upload photo within a post from our PC.....

thanks!!!]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=113 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:47:07 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=113
Well its a long time since i posted stuff here,

but i was having some discussion with my friends and
we came to this one conclusion.

we all talk about how linux is good, oh's and ah's about linux security and other stuff.

but what are the other features, keeping laymens in view should we promote that can force them to shift themself to linux.

I am a lot confused so instead of stating my words here, i will act as a laymen and will cross your options from laymens point of view.

HOPING TO FIND SOME GOOD OPTIONS.]]>
Well its a long time since i posted stuff here,

but i was having some discussion with my friends and
we came to this one conclusion.

we all talk about how linux is good, oh's and ah's about linux security and other stuff.

but what are the other features, keeping laymens in view should we promote that can force them to shift themself to linux.

I am a lot confused so instead of stating my words here, i will act as a laymen and will cross your options from laymens point of view.

HOPING TO FIND SOME GOOD OPTIONS.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=112 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:14:07 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=112
Modular architectures
You can find these wherever you see participation at scale – and often a rearchitecture to a more modular system precedes expanded participation. Great examples of this are Firefox, OpenOffice, and X11 – from both the historical rearchitecture and the increased participation that resulted. The Apache HTTP server and APR are good examples that have been modular for as long as I can recall.


Programming language agnostic
A given project uses a consistent language, but there are no rules on what languages are in scope or out of scope. Being open to more languages means opportunity to attract more developers – the diversity of PHP/Perl/Python/Java has been a core driver in the success of a number of projects including Linux.


Feedback-driven development
The “power user” as product manager is a powerful shift in how to build and tune software – and this class of users includes developers who are not committing code back, but instead submitting CRs and defects – resulting in a product that better fits its end users.


Built-for-purpose systems
Most frequently seen in applications of Linux, the ability to build a system that has just what is needed to fulfill its role and nothing else (think of highly customizable distributions like Gentoo or BusyBox, as well as fully custom deployments).


Sysadmins who write code
The ability of a skilled system administrator to write the “last mile” code means that they can make a technology work in their particular environment efficiently and often provide good feedback to developers. This is so fundamental to Unix and Linux environments that most sysadmins are competent programmers.


Standards-based communication
Whether the standard is something from the IETF or W3C, or simply the implementation code itself, where these are used projects are more successful (think of Asterisk and IAX2) and attract a larger ecosystem of software around them.


So where did we apply these ideas to the development of Windows Server 2008?

Modular architectures was applied in multiple areas, but the one that stands out most to me is Internet Information Server 7 (IIS7). IIS7 has been rearchitected for flexibility as 40 individual modules, enable more to be written by community developers or delivered as out-of-band releases. This has already enabled performance improvements and independent evolution, and I expect to see further enhancements.


Programming language agnostic is something we’ve delivered on with support for PHP on IIS7 and the enhancements to FastCGI (which can be used by any of the P* languages). We set a goal of having PHP certified on Windows Server 2008, and we’ve achieved that. We’ll continue to improve runtime, security, and manageability support for non-.NET languages and the applications that are built on them, as well as testing the full stacks of PHP-based applications running on Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server.


Feedback-driven development based on developer and customer trials (RDPs, TAPs, and Betas in our process) led to a range of “feature completion” developments that connected different components – like connecting Windows Firewall with Active Directory central policy, and the end-to-end improvements in SMB 2.0. Features like the RODC (Read-Only Domain Controller) have become more and more solid through experience with early alpha and beta customer deployments, and requests to enforce things like BitLocker encryption of user disks from a central authority have achieved full support.


Built-for-purpose systems such as DNS, DHCP, file and web serving can be created through wizard-driven configuration thanks to Windows Server Core. The goal of having a minimum attack surface and a small hardware footprint, inspired by the capabilities mentioned above, yet achievable by a broad base of admins has been achieved. Additionally, this has created an opportunity for Windows admins to become much more knowledgeable about the low-level structure of the operating system.


Sysadmins who write code are first-class citizens in the PowerShell-driven infrastructure. We’ve increased Windows administrators’ opportunity to master the full surface area of WMI and demonstrate that mastery in reusable, low-level scripts. As we evolve this to support multiple language bindings and bash aliasing, this should become a comfortable home for highly skilled sysadmins.


Standards-based communication such as in CardSpace (with support for X.509, SAML, Kerberos tokens, and more) and the Web Services stack (not only are all 38 Web Services standard under the Open Specification promise, but our implementations have achieved a high level of interop with Apache’s Axis web services stack), and beta support for emerging standards like Xen virtualization represent a small subset of the standards built into Windows Server 2008.]]>
Modular architectures
You can find these wherever you see participation at scale – and often a rearchitecture to a more modular system precedes expanded participation. Great examples of this are Firefox, OpenOffice, and X11 – from both the historical rearchitecture and the increased participation that resulted. The Apache HTTP server and APR are good examples that have been modular for as long as I can recall.


Programming language agnostic
A given project uses a consistent language, but there are no rules on what languages are in scope or out of scope. Being open to more languages means opportunity to attract more developers – the diversity of PHP/Perl/Python/Java has been a core driver in the success of a number of projects including Linux.


Feedback-driven development
The “power user” as product manager is a powerful shift in how to build and tune software – and this class of users includes developers who are not committing code back, but instead submitting CRs and defects – resulting in a product that better fits its end users.


Built-for-purpose systems
Most frequently seen in applications of Linux, the ability to build a system that has just what is needed to fulfill its role and nothing else (think of highly customizable distributions like Gentoo or BusyBox, as well as fully custom deployments).


Sysadmins who write code
The ability of a skilled system administrator to write the “last mile” code means that they can make a technology work in their particular environment efficiently and often provide good feedback to developers. This is so fundamental to Unix and Linux environments that most sysadmins are competent programmers.


Standards-based communication
Whether the standard is something from the IETF or W3C, or simply the implementation code itself, where these are used projects are more successful (think of Asterisk and IAX2) and attract a larger ecosystem of software around them.


So where did we apply these ideas to the development of Windows Server 2008?

Modular architectures was applied in multiple areas, but the one that stands out most to me is Internet Information Server 7 (IIS7). IIS7 has been rearchitected for flexibility as 40 individual modules, enable more to be written by community developers or delivered as out-of-band releases. This has already enabled performance improvements and independent evolution, and I expect to see further enhancements.


Programming language agnostic is something we’ve delivered on with support for PHP on IIS7 and the enhancements to FastCGI (which can be used by any of the P* languages). We set a goal of having PHP certified on Windows Server 2008, and we’ve achieved that. We’ll continue to improve runtime, security, and manageability support for non-.NET languages and the applications that are built on them, as well as testing the full stacks of PHP-based applications running on Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server.


Feedback-driven development based on developer and customer trials (RDPs, TAPs, and Betas in our process) led to a range of “feature completion” developments that connected different components – like connecting Windows Firewall with Active Directory central policy, and the end-to-end improvements in SMB 2.0. Features like the RODC (Read-Only Domain Controller) have become more and more solid through experience with early alpha and beta customer deployments, and requests to enforce things like BitLocker encryption of user disks from a central authority have achieved full support.


Built-for-purpose systems such as DNS, DHCP, file and web serving can be created through wizard-driven configuration thanks to Windows Server Core. The goal of having a minimum attack surface and a small hardware footprint, inspired by the capabilities mentioned above, yet achievable by a broad base of admins has been achieved. Additionally, this has created an opportunity for Windows admins to become much more knowledgeable about the low-level structure of the operating system.


Sysadmins who write code are first-class citizens in the PowerShell-driven infrastructure. We’ve increased Windows administrators’ opportunity to master the full surface area of WMI and demonstrate that mastery in reusable, low-level scripts. As we evolve this to support multiple language bindings and bash aliasing, this should become a comfortable home for highly skilled sysadmins.


Standards-based communication such as in CardSpace (with support for X.509, SAML, Kerberos tokens, and more) and the Web Services stack (not only are all 38 Web Services standard under the Open Specification promise, but our implementations have achieved a high level of interop with Apache’s Axis web services stack), and beta support for emerging standards like Xen virtualization represent a small subset of the standards built into Windows Server 2008.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=111 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:09:56 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=111
The creation of the new processor brand sets the stage for the tiny, low-power chips' upcoming release, and marks the opening salvo in a concerted push by Intel to make ultramobile computers a mainstream product segment.

Several versions of the Atom processor are on track to be delivered to during the first half of this year, according to Danny Cheung, an Intel spokesman in Singapore.

The processors are made using Intel's 45-nanometer process, and will run at clock speeds up to 1.8GHz. Slower versions will also be available, but Intel isn't saying what the slowest clock speed will be. Pricing for the chips has yet to be announced.

The chips, which measure less than 25 square millimeters, have a thermal design power (TDP) of between 0.6 watts to 2.5 watts. That number refers to the maximum sustained power that users are likely to see with the chips, not the maximum amount of power the chips can consume.

The small size of the Atom means 2,500 of them can be produced on a single 300-millimeter silicon wafer, allowing Intel to sell them at a low price while maintaining high margins.

While Intel hasn't announced a specific date for Atom's release, Mobile Internet devices based on Centrino Atom will hit the market in the beginning of the second quarter, Cheung said.

Mobile Internet device, or MID, is the term Intel uses to describe some, but not all, devices that are generally referred to as ultramobile PCs. Prototype MIDs shown by Intel typically include touchscreens or slide-out keypads and the company envisions these devices running Linux instead of Windows.

Centrino Atom will include a single-core Atom processor, formerly called Silverthorne, as well as the Poulsbo chipset and a wireless chipset. Intel has yet to announce the formal name of Poulsbo, which packs a Northbridge and Southbridge chipset into a single package to reduce size and lower power consumption.

Not all Atom processors will ship with Poulsbo. Some versions of the chip, known by the code name Diamondville, will ship with two-chip chipsets. These processors, which will be available in single-core and dual-core versions, are intended for low-cost notebooks, like Asustek Computers' Eee PC, and inexpensive desktops, respectively.

Intel refers to these devices as netbooks and nettops to differentiate them from mainstream desktops and notebooks. To further separate these product segments, Intel has set guidelines for device makers that limit the features of Atom-based devices, preventing the chips from being used in notebooks with a 15-inch screen instead of a Core 2 Duo processor, for example.

Low-cost notebooks and desktops based on Atom will hit the market sometime during the third quarter, Cheung said, adding Intel also expects to see demand for Atom processors in consumer electronics and embedded applications.

Intel expects low-cost computers will appeal to first-time computer buyers in emerging markets as well as users in more mature markets looking for a second computer.]]>
The creation of the new processor brand sets the stage for the tiny, low-power chips' upcoming release, and marks the opening salvo in a concerted push by Intel to make ultramobile computers a mainstream product segment.

Several versions of the Atom processor are on track to be delivered to during the first half of this year, according to Danny Cheung, an Intel spokesman in Singapore.

The processors are made using Intel's 45-nanometer process, and will run at clock speeds up to 1.8GHz. Slower versions will also be available, but Intel isn't saying what the slowest clock speed will be. Pricing for the chips has yet to be announced.

The chips, which measure less than 25 square millimeters, have a thermal design power (TDP) of between 0.6 watts to 2.5 watts. That number refers to the maximum sustained power that users are likely to see with the chips, not the maximum amount of power the chips can consume.

The small size of the Atom means 2,500 of them can be produced on a single 300-millimeter silicon wafer, allowing Intel to sell them at a low price while maintaining high margins.

While Intel hasn't announced a specific date for Atom's release, Mobile Internet devices based on Centrino Atom will hit the market in the beginning of the second quarter, Cheung said.

Mobile Internet device, or MID, is the term Intel uses to describe some, but not all, devices that are generally referred to as ultramobile PCs. Prototype MIDs shown by Intel typically include touchscreens or slide-out keypads and the company envisions these devices running Linux instead of Windows.

Centrino Atom will include a single-core Atom processor, formerly called Silverthorne, as well as the Poulsbo chipset and a wireless chipset. Intel has yet to announce the formal name of Poulsbo, which packs a Northbridge and Southbridge chipset into a single package to reduce size and lower power consumption.

Not all Atom processors will ship with Poulsbo. Some versions of the chip, known by the code name Diamondville, will ship with two-chip chipsets. These processors, which will be available in single-core and dual-core versions, are intended for low-cost notebooks, like Asustek Computers' Eee PC, and inexpensive desktops, respectively.

Intel refers to these devices as netbooks and nettops to differentiate them from mainstream desktops and notebooks. To further separate these product segments, Intel has set guidelines for device makers that limit the features of Atom-based devices, preventing the chips from being used in notebooks with a 15-inch screen instead of a Core 2 Duo processor, for example.

Low-cost notebooks and desktops based on Atom will hit the market sometime during the third quarter, Cheung said, adding Intel also expects to see demand for Atom processors in consumer electronics and embedded applications.

Intel expects low-cost computers will appeal to first-time computer buyers in emerging markets as well as users in more mature markets looking for a second computer.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=110 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:09:10 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=110
The creation of the new processor brand sets the stage for the tiny, low-power chips' upcoming release, and marks the opening salvo in a concerted push by Intel to make ultramobile computers a mainstream product segment.

Several versions of the Atom processor are on track to be delivered to during the first half of this year, according to Danny Cheung, an Intel spokesman in Singapore.

The processors are made using Intel's 45-nanometer process, and will run at clock speeds up to 1.8GHz. Slower versions will also be available, but Intel isn't saying what the slowest clock speed will be. Pricing for the chips has yet to be announced.

The chips, which measure less than 25 square millimeters, have a thermal design power (TDP) of between 0.6 watts to 2.5 watts. That number refers to the maximum sustained power that users are likely to see with the chips, not the maximum amount of power the chips can consume.

The small size of the Atom means 2,500 of them can be produced on a single 300-millimeter silicon wafer, allowing Intel to sell them at a low price while maintaining high margins.

While Intel hasn't announced a specific date for Atom's release, Mobile Internet devices based on Centrino Atom will hit the market in the beginning of the second quarter, Cheung said.

Mobile Internet device, or MID, is the term Intel uses to describe some, but not all, devices that are generally referred to as ultramobile PCs. Prototype MIDs shown by Intel typically include touchscreens or slide-out keypads and the company envisions these devices running Linux instead of Windows.

Centrino Atom will include a single-core Atom processor, formerly called Silverthorne, as well as the Poulsbo chipset and a wireless chipset. Intel has yet to announce the formal name of Poulsbo, which packs a Northbridge and Southbridge chipset into a single package to reduce size and lower power consumption.

Not all Atom processors will ship with Poulsbo. Some versions of the chip, known by the code name Diamondville, will ship with two-chip chipsets. These processors, which will be available in single-core and dual-core versions, are intended for low-cost notebooks, like Asustek Computers' Eee PC, and inexpensive desktops, respectively.

Intel refers to these devices as netbooks and nettops to differentiate them from mainstream desktops and notebooks. To further separate these product segments, Intel has set guidelines for device makers that limit the features of Atom-based devices, preventing the chips from being used in notebooks with a 15-inch screen instead of a Core 2 Duo processor, for example.

Low-cost notebooks and desktops based on Atom will hit the market sometime during the third quarter, Cheung said, adding Intel also expects to see demand for Atom processors in consumer electronics and embedded applications.

Intel expects low-cost computers will appeal to first-time computer buyers in emerging markets as well as users in more mature markets looking for a second computer.]]>
The creation of the new processor brand sets the stage for the tiny, low-power chips' upcoming release, and marks the opening salvo in a concerted push by Intel to make ultramobile computers a mainstream product segment.

Several versions of the Atom processor are on track to be delivered to during the first half of this year, according to Danny Cheung, an Intel spokesman in Singapore.

The processors are made using Intel's 45-nanometer process, and will run at clock speeds up to 1.8GHz. Slower versions will also be available, but Intel isn't saying what the slowest clock speed will be. Pricing for the chips has yet to be announced.

The chips, which measure less than 25 square millimeters, have a thermal design power (TDP) of between 0.6 watts to 2.5 watts. That number refers to the maximum sustained power that users are likely to see with the chips, not the maximum amount of power the chips can consume.

The small size of the Atom means 2,500 of them can be produced on a single 300-millimeter silicon wafer, allowing Intel to sell them at a low price while maintaining high margins.

While Intel hasn't announced a specific date for Atom's release, Mobile Internet devices based on Centrino Atom will hit the market in the beginning of the second quarter, Cheung said.

Mobile Internet device, or MID, is the term Intel uses to describe some, but not all, devices that are generally referred to as ultramobile PCs. Prototype MIDs shown by Intel typically include touchscreens or slide-out keypads and the company envisions these devices running Linux instead of Windows.

Centrino Atom will include a single-core Atom processor, formerly called Silverthorne, as well as the Poulsbo chipset and a wireless chipset. Intel has yet to announce the formal name of Poulsbo, which packs a Northbridge and Southbridge chipset into a single package to reduce size and lower power consumption.

Not all Atom processors will ship with Poulsbo. Some versions of the chip, known by the code name Diamondville, will ship with two-chip chipsets. These processors, which will be available in single-core and dual-core versions, are intended for low-cost notebooks, like Asustek Computers' Eee PC, and inexpensive desktops, respectively.

Intel refers to these devices as netbooks and nettops to differentiate them from mainstream desktops and notebooks. To further separate these product segments, Intel has set guidelines for device makers that limit the features of Atom-based devices, preventing the chips from being used in notebooks with a 15-inch screen instead of a Core 2 Duo processor, for example.

Low-cost notebooks and desktops based on Atom will hit the market sometime during the third quarter, Cheung said, adding Intel also expects to see demand for Atom processors in consumer electronics and embedded applications.

Intel expects low-cost computers will appeal to first-time computer buyers in emerging markets as well as users in more mature markets looking for a second computer.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=109 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:01:09 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=109
The beta is available in Free and One editions, with i586 and x86-64 DVDs for the Free edition and i586, KDE-based and GNOME-based CDs for the One edition.

From the release statement: “As far as testing goes, for this pre-release we are particularly interested in testing the NTFS support, making sure RPMdrake has no problems, PulseAudio, multimedia keyboard support, hardware detection and hibernation support.”

Get a copy of Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring here]]>
The beta is available in Free and One editions, with i586 and x86-64 DVDs for the Free edition and i586, KDE-based and GNOME-based CDs for the One edition.

From the release statement: “As far as testing goes, for this pre-release we are particularly interested in testing the NTFS support, making sure RPMdrake has no problems, PulseAudio, multimedia keyboard support, hardware detection and hibernation support.”

Get a copy of Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring here]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=108 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:40:23 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=108
The radio is attractive enough in a shiny white plastic kind of way. It's smaller than a boom box -- about the size of three transistor radios (remember them?) side by side. The main controls include a five-way circular control pad and a knob that changes the music volume and moves through device settings during setup.

I was eager to test Phoenix, but when I followed the Quick Start Guide's instructions for automatic network connection, the device said it couldn't connect to my Wi-Fi access point. A look at my router's device table showed that it had indeed connected, but the router was unable to ping it. By using the manual connection process -- entering an IP address, subnet mask, and DNS server -- I was able to make the link. The radio then downloaded and updated a default list of available Internet stations.

Before I got connected, I could set the device's time manually, but not the date, and the time wouldn't stay set -- the unit added several seconds every minute. Once I was connected, the time and date were set correctly and remained so.

Phoenix gives you a huge list of stations to choose from. You probably won't be interested in 99% of them, but you can customize the offerings so that only stations you like are available. To remove or add stations from those available on the unit, log on to the Phoenix site and enter the MAC address of your radio. You can then winnow down the hierarchical list of online radio sources and add your own. The online configuration interface, which is still in beta, is tiresome, involving a lot of clicking.

You can select as many as eight of your favorite stations or podcasts and associate them with buttons on the front of the radio by dragging their name down to the button. (The instructions on the station selection page say you can simply click on the content and the button you want to associate with it, but that doesn't work.) After you press a preset button, the stream starts playing almost immediately.

Sounds quality is acceptable. Broadcast streams typically arrived at 64Kbps, or 32 for talk radio, compared to 128 for CD quality. The unit sounds better when playing MP3 files on a thumb drive attached to the available USB port on its rear. The main shortcoming is a lack of a full bass sound.

Another wish-list item would be the ability to see song titles and artists -- the equivalent of ID3 tags or broadcasters' Radio Data System -- but alas, there is no such standard for streaming sound.

Phoenix has some power-related annoyances. Though it can operate on four (included) nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, it reset itself every time I unplugged it, losing whatever stream was playing. Battery life was fairly short -- left unplugged and silent overnight, it was drained in the morning.

Phoenix demonstrates the strength and flexibility of embedded Linux. By employing Linux as a lightweight operating system, Com One has built a device with broad consumer appeal. For many consumers, however, the $249 price tag may seem excessive.]]>
The radio is attractive enough in a shiny white plastic kind of way. It's smaller than a boom box -- about the size of three transistor radios (remember them?) side by side. The main controls include a five-way circular control pad and a knob that changes the music volume and moves through device settings during setup.

I was eager to test Phoenix, but when I followed the Quick Start Guide's instructions for automatic network connection, the device said it couldn't connect to my Wi-Fi access point. A look at my router's device table showed that it had indeed connected, but the router was unable to ping it. By using the manual connection process -- entering an IP address, subnet mask, and DNS server -- I was able to make the link. The radio then downloaded and updated a default list of available Internet stations.

Before I got connected, I could set the device's time manually, but not the date, and the time wouldn't stay set -- the unit added several seconds every minute. Once I was connected, the time and date were set correctly and remained so.

Phoenix gives you a huge list of stations to choose from. You probably won't be interested in 99% of them, but you can customize the offerings so that only stations you like are available. To remove or add stations from those available on the unit, log on to the Phoenix site and enter the MAC address of your radio. You can then winnow down the hierarchical list of online radio sources and add your own. The online configuration interface, which is still in beta, is tiresome, involving a lot of clicking.

You can select as many as eight of your favorite stations or podcasts and associate them with buttons on the front of the radio by dragging their name down to the button. (The instructions on the station selection page say you can simply click on the content and the button you want to associate with it, but that doesn't work.) After you press a preset button, the stream starts playing almost immediately.

Sounds quality is acceptable. Broadcast streams typically arrived at 64Kbps, or 32 for talk radio, compared to 128 for CD quality. The unit sounds better when playing MP3 files on a thumb drive attached to the available USB port on its rear. The main shortcoming is a lack of a full bass sound.

Another wish-list item would be the ability to see song titles and artists -- the equivalent of ID3 tags or broadcasters' Radio Data System -- but alas, there is no such standard for streaming sound.

Phoenix has some power-related annoyances. Though it can operate on four (included) nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, it reset itself every time I unplugged it, losing whatever stream was playing. Battery life was fairly short -- left unplugged and silent overnight, it was drained in the morning.

Phoenix demonstrates the strength and flexibility of embedded Linux. By employing Linux as a lightweight operating system, Com One has built a device with broad consumer appeal. For many consumers, however, the $249 price tag may seem excessive.]]> http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=107 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:43:03 -0800 http://forum.linuxgurus.info/showthread.php?tid=107 If any member of this forum doesn't have access to unlimited broadband connection and still wants latest releases of Open Suse / CentOS / Ubuntu, please PM me.
This year I have decided to Gift 100 DVD's to individuals in Bhopal, wanting to try these Linux versions. Only thing is that you'll have to arrange to pick it from my office.
thx

_______________________________
Lets make it a piracy free world]]> If any member of this forum doesn't have access to unlimited broadband connection and still wants latest releases of Open Suse / CentOS / Ubuntu, please PM me.
This year I have decided to Gift 100 DVD's to individuals in Bhopal, wanting to try these Linux versions. Only thing is that you'll have to arrange to pick it from my office.
thx

_______________________________
Lets make it a piracy free world]]>