Issue #140 / Jul 2012

Cover Theme: Chips & Gadgets

DVD: Kubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin"

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LINUXUSER: Rekonq Web Browser

Reconnect with Rekonq

Rekonq looks set to replace Konqueror as the standard web browser on KDE, which is reason enough to put the surfer through its paces.

LINUXUSER: Timeline

Managing tasks and events with Timeline

Is the conference before or after your publication date? What tasks do you need to complete in what order? Was Jean born before Derek? Was the Atari ST released after the Amiga? Timeline is a program that can give you fast answers to these kinds of question, typically at a glance.

LINUXUSER: Workspace: DAM with Glom

Building a simple digital asset management solution with Glom

Desktop databases are perfect for keeping tabs on miscellaneous data – from links and text snippets, to tasks and invoices – but building databases from scratch can be a daunting proposition, unless you use Glom for the job.

LINUXUSER: Alexandria Library Manager

Manage your book collection with the Alexandria collection manager

As your book collection grows, you might lose track of your volumes. Alexandria lets you catalog your tomes quickly and easily without a pesky database server.

COMMUNITY: Doghouse: USB Promos

USB Promos

Some clever marketing people have started issuing USB drives loaded with their promotional information in lieu of the usual pamphlets and swag.

COMMUNITY: Kernel News

Linux 2.4 Status

Kernel Insanity at the Highest Levels

Linux Licensing Constraints

Kernel Disassembler

COMMUNITY: NoOps

Divining the future of the network

Mention NoOps, and you’re sure to start an argument. But terminology aside, this is a coming trend to which ITs should pay attention.

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