Ubuntu 10.10 ‘Maverick Meerkat’ now available for download
Canonical has announced Ubuntu 10.10, the latest Ubuntu Linux release, available in desktop, netbook, and server editions.
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OpenSUSE launches Smeegol OS based on MeeGo interface
Smeegol Linux is a new OpenSUSE release incorporating MeeGo technologies, designed for netbooks, entry-level desktops, handheld computing and communications devices.
Ubuntu shows off prototype technology based on computer-vision
Canonical, the maker of Ubuntu Linux, demonstrated prototype technology that takes webcam input and analyzes the user's movements. Its underlying idea is similar to Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Kinect…
Free Antivirus 2011: Antivirus Software You Do Not Need to Buy from a Vendor
Antivirus 2011 Free: A list of free antivirus software for 2011 to download without buying from an antivirus vendor. Antivirus is essential for Windows computers…
Ubuntu 10.04 live CD with built-in GMA 500 support
Notebook users with Intel GMA 500 graphics who want to use Ubuntu may be frustrated that Ubuntu still does not include its driver. Someone has made an Ubuntu 10.04 live CD…
How to update the max_connections in MySQL
The "too many connections" error during a database query occurs when the number of connections exceeds max_connections. MySQL normally allows…
How to change Host ID for Linux
The hostid command displays a Linux machine's ID. Linux generates a host ID at installation, and reinstalling generates a different one, which can affect software licenses tied to it.
Download package using yum command
Yum installs packages online on Red Hat Linux distributions, much like apt-get on Debian or Ubuntu, and handles package dependencies.
Proxy Auto Configuration (PAC) - Proxy auto-config
This may be familiar to many readers, but it was new to me: using a proxy for selected websites while connecting directly to others with proxy auto-configuration.