June 2013: DVD Inlay Issue #151
Apr 30, 2013more »
Linux News
Apr 30, 2013News
- Gnome 3.8 released
- Aereo wins battle to stream broadcast TV
openSUSE 12.3 Out
- New browser engine
- Pirates on the run
- Ubuntu reduces non‑LTS support
Projects
- OpenDaylight open source framework
- ASF promotes CloudStack
On the DVD: openSUSE 12.3 This Month's DVD
Apr 30, 2013The DVD enclosed with this issue includes 32- and 64-bit editions of openSUSE 12.3, the latest release in the storied history of SUSE Linux. The openSUSE developers strive to maintain a system that is friendly enough for end users but still well equipped for server room environments. Version 12.3 comes with Linux kernel 3.7, along with several new cloud and database options and support for UEFI boot. Select the KDE 4.10 or Gnome 3.6 desktop at installation, or choose another leading desktop option: Xfce, LXDE, or E17.
more »ack 2.0 Released
Apr 26, 2013ack is a grep-like, command-line tool that has been optimized for programmers to search large trees of source code.
more »Lightweight KDE Desktop Project KDE Gets a Refit
Apr 19, 2013An openSUSE project called KLyDE plans to streamline the KDE desktop.
more »OpenDaylight Project Formed
Apr 11, 2013OpenDaylight is an open source software-defined networking project committed to furthering adoption of SDN and accelerating innovation in a vendor-neutral and open environment.
more »Ubuntu to Reduce Non-LTS Support
Mar 29, 2013Technical board votes for shorter support cycles on standard releases.
more »Offensive Security Releases Kali Linux
Mar 22, 2013Offensive Security announces the release of Kali Linux – their “most advanced, robust, and stable penetration testing distribution to date.”
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