June 2010
75 posts
Coder Uses Foursquare Privacy Hole to Capture 875K... →
If you have checked in with Foursquare in San Francisco in the last three weeks, Jesper Andersen probably knows where and when — even if you’ve set your check-ins to be published to friends only.
Google says China censorship a free trade issue →
Google Inc.’s top lawyer said Wednesday that the world’s leading search engine is asking U.S. and European governments to press China to lift Internet censorship, describing it as an unfair barrier…
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to...”
– John Lennon (via gwenmccartney)
Opera 10.60 beta - A new Speed Marvel? →
Opera 10.60 beta is out for Windows, Linux/FreeBSD and MacOS X. With the latest release Opera is striving to achieve speed supremacy over Google Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
Why I Won't Buy from Dell — Ever! →
Mark Summerfield orders a Dell Latitude 2110 netbook with Ubuntu Linux from Dell UK, pre-installed Linux being the key reason for his order. A few days later the netbook arrived but when it was…
Say Goodbye to Symbian on Nokia N-Series Phones →
Another Linux-based open source OS will run on all of Nokia’s flagship phones
Released 5.0.5 Debian Lenny →
Debian GNU / Linux, created by the Debian Project is a Linux distribution widely used and developed through the collaboration of volunteers from all over the world. This is a computer operating…
Port Forwarding Using iptables →
Port forwarding is simple to do with iptables in a Linux box which may probably already being used as the firewall or part of the gateway operatioin. In Linux kernels, port forwarding is achieved by…
Ubuntu - Now More Popular Than PUSSY !!! →
This google trend clearly put Ubuntu popularity into perspective.
Security expert doesn't recommend banking with... →
I have used Linux mainly for the last two years but I had been dual-booting with Windows a lot lately until reading this. I had unauthorized debits on my bank account for the first time ever two…
Mozilla likes HTML5 over Flash →
The developer of the Firefox browser joins the likes of Apple and Microsoft in the argument over the next stage in web standards. Is HTML5 the way of the future?
Canonical Becomes First Associate Member of the... →
Canonical became the inaugural entrant in the Open Invention Network’s Associate Member program Tuesday. While the company that created Ubuntu Linux has been a Licensee for the OIN for sometime, the…
Learn Linux, 101: Find and place system files →
Learn the correct location for files under the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) on a Linux system and learn how to find important files and commands. You can use the material to explore file…
Facebook Uses BitTorrent, and Loves It →
BitTorrent is the ideal way to transfer large files to thousands of locations in a short period of time. This doesn’t only apply to movies and music that are downloaded by the average BitTorrent…
How Women Use Social Media (Infographic) →
It’s no secret that social media sites are dramatically changing the way we live and conduct our lives online. But, what this means to, and how this involves women is commonly overlooked.
Twitter Security Hole Found, Being Fixed, Company... →
Beware, all you out there in the Twitterverse - it looks like a new vulnerability has hit the troubled microblogging site and this time it has nothing to do with a man howling “Goooooaaaaaaaal!” or a…
Remove unnecessary files/packages : To clean... →
Clear Package Cache By Default Ubuntu’s APT doesn’t delete any package files because of the reason that it might be used in futures,although which happens rarely due to the new version releases of…
AVG launches free security software for Mac OS -... →
AVG has added security software for Apple’s Mac operating system to its range of products for Microsoft Windows, Linux and Unix-based FreeBSD.
How to Prevent Your Computer from Overheating →
I remember the first time my laptop overheated on me, and how thankful I was for not wearing synthetic trousers that day. Lifehacker has done a brilliant job explaining how to prevent your computer…
Seven Myths About Grilling a Steak
10 Silliest Trojans Viruses and Worms Ever Coded →
There was a time not so long ago when viruses were written just for the fun of it. Not to create any real harm but just to see if they worked. Though the files spread rapidly from one system to…
File-sharing has weakened copyright—and helped... →
After making waves with a famous P2P paper in 2007, academics Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Koleman Strumpf are back with a new paper suggesting that we look at the numbers: file-sharing has no negative…
The 10 Minute Guide to Forensics and... →
By Andrew Hoog While virtualization is a key technology in the infrastructure of many enterprises, it is essential in the operation of a digital forensic o…
Thanks to Internet Camera Owner Found 1800KM Away →
The Internet is truly an amazing thing, without it we would never have stories like this one: A camera that was found in Key West, Florida was returned to its owner in Aruba, 1800 kilometers (1118…
How to clean the Ubuntu System →
To ensure our system is in good condition, we need to clean up the Ubuntu from unused packages. One of the tool which ready to use is UBUCLEANER, the small script to maintain our Ubuntu system as…
You're either repetitive, bored, or urgent →
Google breaks down mobile device users into three categories: repetitive now, bored now, and urgent now.
Sound Menu Changes In Ubuntu 10.10 →
Changes in Sound Menu in Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat
Introduction to Slackware Linux - Part 2... →
In this tutorial we used the manager of virtual machines VirtualBox 3.2.4 and Slackware 13.0, was made in this way to perform screen captures of the entire process of installing Slack. The installer…
Sidux Linux 2010-01 Hypnos Xfce 64bit Screencast... →
Screencast style Review and how to install Tutorial for Sidux Linux 2010-01 Hypnos Xfce 64bit.I demonstrate this OS running in Virtual Machine from the Live ISO.sidux 2010-01, a new version of the…
Does the Internet Need a ‘Kill Switch’? →
A proposed bill could effectively give the president an Internet “kill switch. Senator Joseph Lieberman has proposed the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (PCNAA)
80 of the Best Linux Security Applications -... →
We have identified 80 of the best Linux security applications which help to protect the integrity of a system. For each application we have compiled its own portal page, providing a detailed…
GoogleCL Brings Google Services to the Command... →
Linux/Mac/Windows: Google’s new utility, GoogleCL, allows you to access a handful of Google services from any *nix command line. Google’s services are pretty easily accessible in their individual…
MeeGo 1.0 on my netbook and running Dropbox [Blog... →
Finally installed MeeGo 1.0 on my Acer Aspire One netbook a few days ago and I must say it really is a promising little Linux distro. It carries a lot on from Moblin 2.1, but is even more snappier…
Isohunt Not Dead Yet, Attorney Says →
The attorney for search engine Isohunt said Tuesday he would urge a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order that might lead to the collapse of the popular BitTorrent site.
How to Restrict Linux Users to Their Home... →
If bash is started with the name rbash, or the -r option is supplied at invocation, the shell becomes restricted. A restricted shell is used to set up an environment more controlled than the standard…
Vuvuzela Filter →
This post shows how to build a free vuvuzela filter using GStreamer and Linux (Ubuntu). Also contains a demonstrative command-line.
Firefox Losing Foothold on Linux Distros? →
The rise of Google Chrome, and its open source cousin Chromium, are starting to change that. With Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition (UNE) Chromium is slated to be installed by default to replace Firefox.
Linux is as secure as ever →
Which doesn’t mean that idiots can’t foul-it-up.
Download entire website using Wget for offline... →
Download entire website using Wget for offline viewing on Linux
4 Totally Insane Ideas That Canonical Ought to... →
The Ubuntu distribution has grown to be one of the most popular desktop systems out there, garnering millions of users worldwide. However, here’s a few ideas I think they ought to mull over. Just…
Lubuntu 10.04 →
In previous reviews, I looked at the latest versions of Ubuntu and Kubuntu. Now it’s time to look at a lightweight alternative to both of them, Lubuntu. Lubuntu uses the Lightweight X11 Desktop…
How to Play MP3 Files In Ubuntu Linux 10.04 →
By default, ubuntu does not support Mp3 format.The reason is,the name “software patent” is a bit misleading, as it does not cover programs, but technologies (programs are covered by copyright, which…
