Ubuntu MATE 18.04 has released it's final ISOs to download

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I like Mate desktop, because it has lot of options to customize. I could make it as my desire and dream. It is my pleasure that Ubuntu is using MATE as it’s community based flavor for years. The new Ubuntu Mate 18.04 has been released on 26th April 2018.

New things are quite same in core side of Ubuntu main distribution. But antithetical and some functionality has made some great changes.

First of all this version is using MATE Desktop 1.20.1. That means it has transitioned from the GTK 2.24 based MATE 1.12 to the very latest MATE 1.20.1 based on GTK 3.22. So, everybody is waiting for many of the new features.

I am trying to tell some of them one by one:

The File Manager (Caja) has now ready to operate a lot of work. Developers has been added several new features to Caja. Those are:

• Advanced bulk rename - A batch renaming extension.
• Encryption - An extension which allows encryption and decryption of files using GnuPG.
• Hash checking - An extension for computing and validating message digests or checksums.
• ACL properties - An extension to edit access control lists (ACLs) and extended attributes (xattr). Folder Color - An extension for applying custom colours and emblems to folders and files. Replaced the deprecated caja-gksu with caja-admin which uses PolicyKit to elevate permissions in the file manager for administrative tasks.

Window Manager (Marco)
If hardware/drivers support DRI3 then the window manager (Marco) compositing is now hardware accelerated. This dramatically improves 3D rendering performance, particularly in games. If  hardware doesn’t support DRI3 then Marco will fall back to a software compositor.

Desktop Layouts
Ubuntu Mate developers make an amazing style to use various desktop layouts. It will bring a new kind of desktop experience to a new or older user. They called them diferently according to style and app organization.

• Familiar - the default experience, a familiar two panel layout with a searchable menu
• Mutiny - application dock, searchable launcher and global menus similar to Unity 7
• Cupertino - a dock and top panel with searchable launcher and global menus similar to macOS
• Redmond - single bottom panel with a searchable menu, similar to the taskbar in Windows
• Pantheon - a dock and top panel with a searchable menu
• Contemporary - modernised two panel layout featuring a searchable menu with global menus
• Netbook - a compact, single top panel layout, ideal for small screens
• Traditional - two panel layout featuring the iconic ‘Applications, Places, System’ menu

Super Key
It is known as Windows key, but in Mac OS the key is named Super Key. Now super can be used to activate the menus/launchers, and other key-bindings.

(MATE Dock Applet, used in the Mutiny layout, also includes launching or switching to docked items based on their position using in the dock using Super + 1, Super + 2 which will be familiar to Unity 7 users. Super + L is also recognised as a screen lock key-binding along with the usual Ctrl + Alt + L that MATE Desktop users expect.)

Global Menu
The Global Menu implementation has switched from TopMenu to Vala Panel Appmenu which is compatible with GTK, Qt, LibreOffice, Firefox/Thunderbird, Google Chrome, Electron and others.
Global Menus are integrated in the Mutiny and Cupertino desktop layouts but can be added to any panel. You could use it to maximise screen space in any Desktop layout.

Brisk Menu
Brisk Menu is an efficient, searchable, menu for the MATE Desktop is being using for years. It comes first in Solus Project, they are original maintainers of Brisk Menu.
The Mutiny and Cupertino desktop layouts make use of a new dash-style launcher, which enables a fullscreen searchable application launcher while the other layouts present Brisk Menu as a more traditional menu.

All informations are taken from Ubuntu-Mate (Bionic Beaver) 18.04 final release note page. You could get more informations and more screenshots there.

Both 32 bit and 64 bit isos are available to download.

Even you could install it on Apple PowerPC or Rasberry Pi. All ISO’s need different kind of hardware.

So, heed to this Ubuntu-Mate Download page and choose your preferred ISO to use in your own machine.

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Lubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) has been released

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Lubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) has been released. The good news is all of the default Ubuntu updates were implemented in Lxde version Ubuntu aka Lubuntu. So, there is nothing worry to update. Lubuntu is as fast as it offer since years. No need to buy heavy expensive hardware to run modern operating system and applications in a older computer. Have to remember that older computer means not older then 10 years.

Some artwork has been updated and all core changes are same as Ubuntu main release. Check them in this post...

System Requirements

• Memory (RAM): To run flawlessly it need at minimum 1 GB of RAM to use, but 2 GB or more RAM recomended for better performance (with web-based applications).
• Processor (CPU): Need at least Pentium 4, Pentium M, or AMD K8 CPU.1

By the way, we have expected to get this Lubuntu as a LXQT flavoured but developers have changed their mind. LXQT will come with Ubuntu changing it’s name as “Lubuntu Next”. It will take more time to come in front of us.

This version will be support for 3 years.

• 32 bit image is available.
• Download Lubuntu 18.04
• (Don’t forget  to verify the integrity (md5sums). How to do that? Please check this post "check md5sum of iso on linux")

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Kubuntu 18.04 LTS is ready to download

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Kubuntu 18.04 is using newer versions of QT, so everybody could feel the new exciting improvements. Krita, Kstars, KDE-Connect, Firefox and LibreOffice and many default softwares are upgraded. The main improvement implements on KDE Plasma. Newer Plasman 5.12 is a LTS and KDE desktop has been developed to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup.

Now New KDE applications is available in the Ubuntu archive

• latte-dock 0.7.4
• Falkon 3.0.0 - (was Qupzilla)
• kio-gdrive - Enables KIO-aware applications (such as Dolphin, Kate or Gwenview) to access and edit Google Drive files on the cloud.
• peruse - KDE comic reader is available to install

Other notable changes to applications since 16.04 LTS

• VLC now replaces Dragonplayer as default media player.
• Muon package manager is now shipped by default as an alternative to Plasma Discover.
• KTorrent has been updated to the Qt5/KF5 version 5.1.
• Cantata Qt5 music player is now default and replaces the KDE4 based Amarok. Users should select the 'basic single user setup' in the first run wizard.
• Telepathy instant messaging client has been dropped from defaults, but it is still available in the archive to install.
• The installer no longer offers the encrypted home option using ecryptfs-utils. It is recommended to use full-disk encryption instead for this release.
• Kubuntu switches to a dark Breeze Plasma theme
• Double-click is now default to open files. To change back to single-click: Systemsettings: Mouse Controls
• Baloo desktop search and file indexer - default changed to basic indexing only (not file content). Full content indexing can be turned on in Systemsettings: Workspace: Search

BTW, Kubuntu 18.04 will be supported for 3 years.

Download Kubuntu 18.04 (32 bit image is available.)

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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS has been released and ready to download

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Great news! Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) has published today. This is a LTS (Long Term Support) version. So Ubuntu 18.04 will be supported for 5 years.

What's new!
Ubuntu wouldn't use Unity as desktop manager. So, it use GNOME Shell desktop. But a huge customisations will make the desktop as like unity. It include 'desktop dock' at left sidebar, which work as Unity launcher but not with dash button.
The keyboard friendly HUD (Heads up display) or Global menus has removed.
Windos controls are now back on the right hand side.
Many keyboard shorcuts have changed.
New login and lock screen added.
System settings app changed to GNOME Settings. It is a wider, cleaner and more organised.
The key softwares which are added by default are all updated version

•     Firefox 59.0.2
•     Thunderbird 52
•     Nautilus (aka ‘Files’) 3.26
•     LibreOffice 6.0.3
•     Totem (aka ‘Videos’) 3.28
•     Rhythmbox 3.4.2
•     Remmina 1.2.0
•     Shotwell 0.28

Ubuntu 18.04 system requirements:

•     2GHz dual core processor (or better)
•     2GB RAM
•     25GB of free hard drive space
•     DVD drive or USB port for install
•     Internet access

But more RAM will give more faster experience.

As a summery Ubuntu 18.04 has

• New GNOME Shell desktop
• ‘Minimal’ install option
• Linux Kernel 4.15
• Access to Snap apps
• Support for color emoji
• Support for Thunderbolt 3
• LibreOffice 6.1
• Set of Snap apps by default
• New ‘To-Do’ app
• Python 3.6
• New installs use Swap files by default
• Optional Wayland session

According to official announcement the 'main' archive of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS will be supported for 5 years until April 2023. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS will be supported for 5 years for Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, and Ubuntu Core. Ubuntu Studio 18.04 will be supported for 9 months. All other flavors will be supported for 3 years.

There is no 32 but images for older hardware. So if anybody interested to use ubuntu has to use Ubuntu flavours like Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE or Ubuntu Budgie.

Donload Ubuntu 18.04 from official download page.

https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop

http://releases.ubuntu.com/18.04/ubuntu-18.04-desktop-amd64.iso
http://releases.ubuntu.com/bionic/ubuntu-18.04-desktop-amd64.iso.torrent

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Kali Linux has released it's new version 2017.3

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The famous Kali Linux has released it new version 2017.3. It includes some patches, fixes, updates and various kind of improvements. Also the kernel has been updated to 4.13.10 and it includes some notable improvements like:

    CIFS now uses SMB 3.0 by default
    EXT4 directories can now contain 2 billion entries instead of the old 10 million limit
    TLS support is now built into the kernel itself

According to Kali Linux release announcement the said

In addition to the new kernel and all of the updates and fixes we pull from Debian, we have also updated our packages for Reaver, PixieWPS, Burp Suite, Cuckoo, The Social Engineering Toolkit, and more.....Since our last release in September, we’ve added four new tools to the distribution, most of which focus on the always-lucrative open source information gathering. These new tools are not included in the default installation but after an ‘apt update’, you can check out and install the ones that interest you.

The new tools are
InSpy: It is a small but useful utility that performs enumeration on LinkedIn and can find people based on job title, company, or email address.

CherryTree: The oft-requested CherryTree has now been added to Kali for all of your note-taking needs. CherryTree is very easy to use and will be familiar to you if you’ve used any of the “big-name” note organization applications.

Sublist3r: It is a great application that enables you to enumerate subdomains across multiple sources at once. It has integrated the venerable SubBrute, allowing you to also brute force subdomains using a wordlist.

OSRFramework: Another excellent OSINT tool that has been added to the repos is OSRFramework, a collection of scripts that can enumerate users, domains, and more across over 200 separate services.

Massive Maltego Metamorphosis on kali linux

Massive Maltego Metamorphosis: The powerful open-source information gathering tool Maltego and Casefile are now combined into one amalgamated application that still allows to run Maltego Community Edition and Casefile.


Download Latest Kali Linux OS from their download page.

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LXLE Eclectica 16.04.3 Released

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LXLE is based on Lubuntu which is an Ubuntu OS using the LXDE desktop environment. It is designed to be a drop-in and go OS, primarily for aging computers. Its intention is to be able to install it on any computer and be relatively done after install. At times removing unwanted programs or features is easier than configuring for a day. Our distro follows the same LTS schedule as Ubuntu. In short, LXLE is an eclectic respin of Lubuntu with its own user support.

LXLE OS Desktop with main menu

LXLE OS Desktop with softwares

What they say about LXLE

    Light on resources; Heavy on functions.
    Always based on Ubuntu/Lubuntu LTS.
    Uses an optimized LXDE user interface.
    Simple, Elegant and Familiar desktop UI.
    Prudent full featured Apps preinstalled.
    Latest stable versions of all major apps.
    Added PPAs extends available software.
    Expose, Aero Snap, Quick Launch apps
    Random & Interval Wallpaper Changer
    Theme consistency throughout system.
    100 gorgeous wallpapers preinstalled.
    Numerous other tweaks/additions.
    32 and 64 bit OS versions available.
    Boots & is online in less than 1 minute.

weather forecast on lxle

What's New?

LXhotkey replaced obkey for better ease of use.
Addressed menu clutter, layout and organization.
Tweaked theme for consistency throughout system.
Further integration of Mate/LXQT/Mint desktop components.
Removed Pithos as it's regional and requires a user account.
Slimmed game section and focused soley on desktop games.
Streamlined default PPA's and Repositories to avoid redundancies.
Lock screen has better blur and indicator of what happened and what to do.
QT+gtk - forced gtk theme adaptation for stubborn qt based default applications.
Grub/Login - backgrounds set to default wallpaper for overall theme consistency.
Updates - update notifier checks unattended-upgrades log for non automatic updates.
Window effects such as shadows, fading, transparency, tear free video provided by compton.

Key Features

Btrfs file system base
Auto detect dual monitors
Expose like window picker
Lightweight app launcher
i3lock screen with autoblur
'Aero' window snap feature
Enhanced menu speed
Assistive Technology apps
Detailed startup splash screen
Terminal based Weather app
Mate/LXQT/Mint app additions
Security updates auto installed
uCareSystemCore update manager
Random/Interval Wallpaper changer
Compton compositing window manager

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New version of Slax has been published

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After several years of inactivity Slax project has been brought to life again in new version 9.2.1.

Slax os 9.2.1

Slax is a Live operating system based on Linux. Slax boots from USB mass storage devices such as Flash Drive keys as well as from regular hard drives and CD/DVD discs. Simply plug your device in and boot from it. Entire Slax operating system resides in a single directory /slax/ on your device, making it easier to organize with your other data.

The new Slax using Debian stretch as its base. So 'apt' command n do it's best. To install any software in Slax, use 'apt install SOFTWARENAME'.

Graphical desktop uses FluxBox window manager and xLunch, which was written especially for Slax and with Slax needs in mind. Furthermore the development of xLunch continues independently.

There are only few applications included, Chromium is used as a web browser and video player, and there is also leafpad and calculator.

Slax desktop

Slax provides FluxBox window manager already preconfigured for the most common tasks. Included is a Web browser chromium, Terminal emulator xterm and simple text editor leafpad and calculator qalculate. You can put Slax on wide range of different filesystems, including EXT (ext2,ext3,ext4), btrfs, and even FAT and NTFS.

When Slax is started from a read-only media such as CD/DVD, it keeps all system modifications in memory only, and all the modifications are lost when you reboot. On the other hand, if you run Slax from a writable device such as USB Flash Drive, it can store all changes there, so all your configurations and modifications are restored next time you boot, even if it is on a different computer. This feature is known as Persistent Changes.

Requirment

Slax 32bit version
Processor: i586 or newer CPU, all Intel processors
and AMD processors will work
Memory: 128 MB of RAM for desktop
512 MB of RAM to run Web browser
Peripherals: CD or USB drive to boot from Optionally: network card, sound card

Some text-mode utilities included in this new Slax

The text-mode offers wide variety of system tools. These tools are also available in the graphical user interface as well. Use 'xterm' to run the text-mode utilities.
Archival utilities
gzip and gunzip Reduces the size of the named files using Lempel-Ziv coding
bzip2 and bunzip2 Compresses files using the Burrows-Wheeler block sorting text compression algorithm
xz and unxz Compression utility based on the LZMA algorithm ned by Igor Pavlov as part of 7-Zip
zip and unzip Compression and file packaging utility compatible with PKZIP (Phil Katz's ZIP)
cpio and tar Programs to manage archives of files
Disk utilities
fdisk Partition table manipulator for Linux, which supports only MBR (Master Boot Record) partitions
hdparam and sdparam Utility for listing and potentially changing ATA/IDE and SCSI disk parameters
mdadm Utility program for creating, managing, and monitoring Linux MD (Software RAID) devices
Hardware monitoring tools
dmidecode Dumps computer's DMI table contents. This table contains a description of the system's hardware components
smartctl Controls and monitors storage devices using the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)
Filesystem utilities
mkfs Tool to build a Linux or other supported filesystem, such as: ext2/3/4, reiserfs, btrfs, xfs, jfs, ntfs, fat, and more
fsck Utility to check and repair the supported filesystems (see above)
tune2fs Allows the adjustment of various tunable filesystem parameters on Linux ext2, ext3, or ext4 filesystems
CD ripping/burning software
genisoimage create ISO9660/HFS/Joliet CD-ROM images (so called .iso files)
System utilities
lsof Lists information about files that are open by the processes running on the system
htop process viewer that is similar to the well-known "top" program, but provides much more features
Data recovery tools
ddrescue Copies data from a file or device to another, trying hard to rescue data in case of read errors
rsync Remote file sync program
Networking tools
ip Shows and manipulates routing, devices, policy routing and tunnels
nc Utility which reads and writes data across network connections, using TCP or UDP protocol
networkctl Introspect the state of network links
Windows shares support
mount -t cifs command to mount a windows share so it appears like a local filesystem
Other tools
ssh OpenSSH client
service ssh start OpenSSH server
mc Midnight commander file manager which includes FTP/SCP client, hex viewer and text editor
apt Application Packaging Tool to install additional software

Applications for desktop in Slax
xterm Terminal program (command line GUI)
chromium Internet web browser and video player (runs as guest)
leafpad Simple text editor
qalculate Powerfull calculator
scrot Screenshot capturing program, press PrintScreen button to invoke
feh Simple image viewer and background setter

Slax logo

Download slax from Slax home page

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Default Software-Application List in Linuxmint13 xfce

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This is a list of softwares which come with LinuxMint13 xfce by default. You can access them all in native environment without any further download or update. I took these screen-shot from live desktop. Day by day Linux Mint getting a higher position in the desktop war. In this moment LinuxMint posses first position in Distrowatch.com site. So, I love to introduce this "Instant Ready No Problem" Linux distribution with my friends. Here is the application list which come with LinuxMint13xfce by default.

LinuxMint13xfce Accessories sub-menu

Accessories sub-menu include:

• Application Finder
• Archive Manager
• Calculator
• Catfish
• Character Map
• Disk Utility
• Document Viewer
• ImageWriter
• Screenshot
• Task Manager
• Thunar File Manager
• Tomboy Notes
• gedit

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Download Linux Mint 13 “Maya”

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Linux Mint 13 (code name Maya) has been published to download. This linux distro is based on Ubuntu 12.04. But it has some more application and features then ubuntu. According to LinuxMint blog this version available in two flavor. Two new desktop environment give this some extra user-friendly essence.

LinuxMint 13 Maya Cinnamon desktop environment

You know Ubuntu many of us do not like Ubuntu's new DE 'Unity'. For this reason LinuxMint introduce Mate and Cinnamon desktop. Mate is now stable and mature and the version is 1.2. Cinnamon is still under develop, but you can use it with no problem. Both DE are alternative of Gnome 2 DE. So existing Gnome user won't feel difference to use these LinuxMint 13 (Maya) flavor.

LinuxMint 13 Maya Mate desktop environment

Remember that Linux Mint 13 is also an LTS (Long Term Support) release and it will be supported until April 2017.

• You can download a LinuxMint 13 user guide (PDF. Mate Edition) from this link.
• Download Linux Mint 13 Maya from this main download page.

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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) Published to download

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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin mascot.

 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS code name 'Precise pangolin' has been published to download some minutes ago. You know I have just published a post about it several minutes ago. I heard that news from one of my friend. Now I understand that when I publishing that blog post, at the same time ubuntu officials are publishing the news at their homepage at the very same time.

Ubuntu 12.04 at Home page

Now Ubuntu 12.04 version name showing at Ubuntu website's home page.

Ubuntu 12.04 at download page

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS version is available on their download page now. What's new in this ubuntu version? New Desktop environment Unity, new look, new experience, speed, stability, personal cloud (online storage) everything is the best feature of this great ubuntu release. This is a LTS release. From now LTS release will get support for 7 years. So, be hurry and get the new ubuntu flavour at this very special moment.

Get Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Desktop

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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) released to download

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12.04 LTS is in final beta

Ubuntu 11.10 at Download page

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) just released / published hours ago. But at Ubuntu.com homepage I found that they are still showing 12.04 LTS final beta notice. I visit Download Ubuntu page. Alas! I found 11.10 to download. Remember, Ubuntu officials has not published any notification at their blog or news feed. When they officially announce coming of 12.04, you will get direct link at these pages. But do you really want to download 12.04 now??

Then visit http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/. You will get latest 12.04 non beta ISO file to download.

Update: It is now official:

 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) Published to download

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Google 13th birthday Doodle

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The great search giant Google corporation celebrating it's 13th birthday with a lovely Doodle (Image above). 13 years ago Google start its journey on 27th september on 1998. They put different doodle each year on their home page since 2002. Google filed as a company on September 4, 1998, and the Google.com domain was registered on September 15. The search engine officially celebrates its birthday on September 27 when other feel happy with their service. Thank you google for your services and I wish a

Happy Birhday to you.

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Why we should not use Microsoft Office

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Day by day many computer user start to use Linux. There are many reason for this change. But the first reason is (I guess) it is free of cost. But there are many more reason for not using Microsoft product such windows or office. I just read an another tremendous issue about Microsoft office. Please read this page http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html and take a perfect decision by yourself. I think you will understand the problem of using any Microsoft product.

I support the philosophy about not using word document. I support it. But I have a simple question to GNU. How long the 'odt' format will be supported by open community? For 100 years or more?

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Ubuntu Forum require password to view page

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Some times ago I am searching for a Ubuntu Linux Tips and click on a Ubuntu forum link found by Google. Ubuntu forum require password to view forum posts. What a absurd thing it is? Are there any problem or am I making any unauthorized access? Don't sure.

I know that it is a open forum which can be view from any place of this world. Am I wrong?

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Ubuntu installed ASUS Laptop

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A hot news heating the Ubuntu Linux world. It said that "Asus will preload Ubuntu Linux on three Eee PC". I searched Google and found huge links indicating this great news. Asustek has announced that they are going to release three Eee pc (Model no. 1001PXD, 1011PX and 1015PX) with Ubuntu linux 10.10 preinstalled on 1st June 2011. It will be preloaded with flash and various multimedia codecs. Asus aslo said that "many more" Eee PC models running Ubuntu will be available later this year. It is a Good news. I am also waiting for this kind of Linux installed netbook. I wish to buy a Ubuntu installed Eee PC next year.

Today is 3rd June but there is no any news about it on Asus websites Eee PC news page. Ubuntu developer Canonical has announced it on their site.

Models specification links:
Model no. 1001PXD, 1011PX and 1015PX

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We're taking it very seriously

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Swept area of north Japan (Image source)

North side of Japan swept by a powerful tsunami after a giant earthquake magnitude 8.9. This is a huge earthquake I have every know.
News says:
Up to 300 bodies are found on a beach in the port city of Sendai
Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude quake, which struck about 400km (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo.
No, I can't say anymore. Google search can explore more.

Minutes ago US president Barak Obama said in his speech that:

"We're taking it very seriously"

Yes, it is a very serious natural disaster which can devastate civilization in seconds.

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LibreOffice 3.3.1 published for download

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Libre office 3.3.1 version has been published some hours ago and ready to download. Now this newborn office suit start to use "The Document Foundation branding guidelines". It is applied in this newly build latest release.

You can get them on your machines running on:

• Windows
• Mac OS X (PPC)
• Mac OS X (Intel)
• Linux x86 (rpm)
• Linux x86 (deb)
• Linux x64 (rpm)
• Linux x64 (deb)

It also support many language. And it is only 146 MB installer file. So, why are you waiting for. Lets run to Libre office download page and grab your copy. Oh! yes, you can use torrent as your desired download method.

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Blospot blog does not open

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I can not access my blog for more then 2 week. I found that http://netgator.blogspot.com does not open. I tried on various operating system and various browser, but all are failed. At last I use different 'internet service provide (ISP)'. I understand that it causes by my older isp. My blog can be easily viewable on that other internet connection. But my regular broadband internet connection has some problem with blogger.com.

I tried to open my blog everyday, but failed. All other blogs and websites are open normaly. Only blogger/ blogspot blog failed to load. Today I found that blogger developer has fixed this issue. So, I am able to see my blog and publishing this thankful post.

Thank you blogger team.

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Peppermint One 01042011 Respin Review [ScreenShots]

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New spin of 'Peppermint one' operating system has been released some days ago. [Newslink]. I missed the news. It published on 04 January 2011. last weak I start to download new Peppermint one. Today it completed. I run 'Peppermint-One-01042011.iso' with the help of Virtual Box. Test different.
At the news post on Peppermint os homesite they said that only some change has been implied in this new respin. I am just pasting some text from the announcement post.

1. The default kernel has been updated to 2.6.35 in order to stay more current regarding hardware support and to match the kernel in Peppermint Ice.
2. The Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) has been completely removed from this edition in order to help with performance and to increase application modularity.
3. The default screenshot application has been replaced with PyShot, a simple Python/GTK application contributed by our longtime friend and supporter, Ikey Doherty.
4. Some low level utilities have been updated such as the GNU Coreutils to version 8.8, the Samba file sharing framework to 3.5.6, and others.
5. Some user level applications have also received updates such as the PCManFM file manager to 0.9.8, LXTerminal to 0.1.9, and Firefox to 4.0b8

But I think they forget to mention a great change found on this new release. They said it only in half sentence at last number. This is about PCManFM file manager. Now PCManFM desktop icons are movable. So you can rearrange desktop icons just dragging it anywhere. Position of icons can be saved and restored. Day by day LXDE are becoming more popular for its various kind of feature. This is the newest one. I believe users like me feel more exciting with this new ability of pcmanfm.

After downloading and setting up in VirtualBox I found the screenshots published below one by one.

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Google.com.bd hacked by Bangladeshi Tiger

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A rumor spread through the Bangladeshi online community that, 'Google.com.bd website has been hacked by a Bangladeshi hacker named Tiger'.

Google.com.bd hacked by Bangladeshi Tiger

Top online news-site (both Bangla and English) bdnews24.com published a news just hours ago on their breaking news section. In that news 'Google Bangladesh Domain Hacked', they said:

Hackers have broken into the Bangladesh site of leading search engine Google, internet service experts said Saturday evening.

"The site has definitely been hacked," Pradip Dey, chief technical officer of ADN, a leading ISP, said.

Attempts to access the site by users are rebounded with message reading," Google Bangladesh OwN3D by TiGER-M@TE.

In some parts, however, the site is still being accessed as ISPs cache top sites for user convenience.

Google.com.bd hacked by Bangladeshi Tiger news on bdnews24.com

So I try to open it in firefox browser. (I know, visiting a hacked site is dangerous for computer. But, friends, I don't use windows operating system, I use ubuntu linux, so I have not fear anything.) I have not see any change on the search giant site. I see it normal.

I ping google.com.bd and found that everything is normal (Google ip address is 74.125.230.83). I read some Bangla site and found that some of them tried to visit google without www and found a hacked site. I tried without www before google.com.bd and did not found any problem.

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