On the DVD: Linux Mint 13 – Cinnamon Edition This month's DVD
Jul 24, 2012This month’s DVD lets you test the latest release from the popular Linux Mint project. Linux Mint 13 “Maya” is based on Ubuntu 12.04 “Precise Pangolin” and thus is compatible with the Ubuntu repositories.
more »Resetting Passwords with SystemRescueCd Resetting passwords with a Live Linux system
Jun 21, 2012If you’re locked out of your Linux or Windows system, a handy Live Linux troubleshooting distro might be all you need to get back in. We’ll show you how to pick the lock with SystemRescueCd.
more »Cinnamon 1.4 Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop
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more »Video Acceleration with VA-API Implementing video acceleration on intel chips with the video Acceleration API
May 29, 2012Improve video performance with hardware video-accelerated decoding using the video Acceleration APi.
more »On the DVD: Kubuntu 12.04 LTS This month's DVD
May 29, 2012This month's DVD comes with Kubutu 12.04 LTS.
more »Alexandria Library Manager Manage your book collection with the Alexandria collection manager
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more »On the DVD: Ultimate Edition 3.2 This Month's DVD
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more »Calligra: The Other Office Suite Narrows the Gap
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