Issue #99 / Feb 2009

PROGRAMMING: Kernel News

 

PROGRAMMING: Programming the Cell

Application development for the Cell processor

The Cell architecPIture is finding its way into a vast range of computer systems – from huge supercomputers to inauspicious Playstation game consoles. We'll show you around the Cell and take a look at a sample Cell application.

PROGRAMMING: Perl: Speed Bumps

Profilers identify bottlenecks in Perl programs

Instead of souped up CPUs, simple programming tricks are often all it takes to speed up a program. Profilers can discover bottlenecks that need more TLC from the developer.

LINUXUSER: Modifying the Bootsplash

Individual bootsplash for your own system

Users interested in customizing even the smallest detail of their machines will probably want to modify the boot screen. We show you how to carry out this task with openSUSE 11, Ubuntu 8.x, and their derivatives.

LINUXUSER: Authoring Software

Creative prose writing with Celtx

Whether you plan to publish a comic or a manuscript, you need to manage a volume of material. Enter Celtx, which combines a database and text editor into a comprehensive tool.

LINUXUSER: Workspace: Firefox Extensions

Nifty Firefox extensions

We look at a few extensions that can make your daily work with Firefox more enjoyable and efficient by removing tiny annoyances and adding nifty features.

COMMUNITY: Doghouse: Creating a Business

The art of selling free software

The open source community doesn't have a fleet of attorneys and PR consultants. When it is time to make the case for free software, you might just have to be the advocate.