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March 2013: DVD Inlay Issue #148
Jan 23, 2013more »
Welcome Editorial
Jan 23, 2013The very day this magazine goes to print, Fedora 18 is enjoying its official release. I have watched the first official reviews come online gradually over the course of the day, as they always do with such events. The extensive Linux blog and tweet engine is always waiting for the next big topic, and it is always ready to lend some content space for anything new.
more »On the DVD: FreeBSD 9.1 & Zorin OS 6.1 This month's DVD
Jan 23, 2013Zorin OS 6.1 and FreeBSD 9.1
The Zorin operating system was created for Windows users who want to transition easily to Linux. Zorin includes a Look Changer program that allows you to change the user interface between the look and feel of Windows 7, XP, and Vista, or even Mac OS X, Ubuntu Unity, or Gnome 2. With Zorin, you can operate in a familiar environment without worrying about malware, viruses, and other security threats.
more »Fedora 18 Released
Jan 17, 2013After several delays, the Fedora Project has officially released Fedora 18 (“Spherical Cow”), the latest version of its Linux-based operating system.
more »Qt Project Releases Qt 5
Jan 03, 2013Qt 5 offers developers enhanced productivity, flexibility, and easier cross-platform portability.
more »Discovering the New Gnome Gnome starts to reinvent itself, cautiously
Dec 28, 2012The last few years have been troubled for the Gnome Project. Once a premier desktop environment for Linux, it has seen its market share diminish amid user dissatisfaction over Gnome 3 and accusations that the project was ignoring users. Yet, over the last six months, something important has been happening: Slowly and quietly, the members of Gnome have started trying to turn the situation around.
more »February 2013: DVD Inlay Issue #147
Dec 19, 2012more »
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