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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Fedora 16 Linux, Spins

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Fedora is my favorite Linux Distro. But, I have stayed with Fedora 14 until now (the end of life support and updates). Because of the growing Hardware Resource Requirements (I'm still running a 1.8GHz Core 2 with 2.5Gig of ram and a P4 with 1gig of Ram. Well, one 512mb memory stick is going bad now, so I'm down to 512mb at the moment. Fedora 14 will run on 512mb of Ram, but much slower, than with 1gig for sure!:o But, I can't afford a new machine now and these Systems run great on Fedora 14 (with enough memory, that is). Also, I can't stand Gnome 3 and I love Gnome 2. I have been using Gnome Desktop for 7 years now in all of my Linux Distros. I do not want my Desktop to have a Mobile Phone or a Tablet like interface! I own neither and can't read such small screens, anyway. So, I don't plan on switching. I had to wait until last Christmas to finally get a 23 inch Wide Screen Monitor. And now the whole darn Internet is going to a format (set page width) that is about right for a 10 inch Tablet. But, that's another thing story... Anyway... I've known about the Fedora Spins, all along and tried out a few. But always found it just as easy to start with the base Fedora - Gnome 2 System and then install all of the apps I like, with my Apps Install Scripts that I have made to use with Yum. Today I'm downloading Fedora 16 Security Lab with LXDE Desktop Environment and Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition. I'm hoping that one of these will work well on at least my 1.8GHz system and keep me updated with all of the newest Security and Package Updates for Fedora and all of my Apps. I like KDE Apps and I always install KDE Desktop, just to support the Apps and for a Backup Desktop, in case I break my Gnome. But, I have seldom used KDE, since I preferred the layout and look of Gnome 2. I'm going to try out Fedora Security Lab with LXDE first, since I like learning about Security Testing and have tried several other similar Security Testing OS's, based on other Linux Distros, like BackTrack and such. I have tried out LXDE on several other Distros and it is nice looking and fast. I'm just wondering if all of the Apps that I like will be available for LXDE. But, "The Times, They are a Changin"... So, I guess that I will have to Adapt...

I booted Fedora 16 Security Lab with LXDE Desktop up in VirtualBox, with 512mb of Ram and 64mb of Video memory, in my Real Hardware 1.8ghz System. Fedora 16 Security Lab with LXDE Desktop runs just fine in VBox and only uses 149mb of Ram when first Booted. I opened up Firefox, since it usually uses about the most memory of any app on a System and can be a good indicator to me of how well an OS will work for me. The memory consumptions went up to 195mb - 200mb as I opened up different sites in a second Tab. This is without Flash installed though. flash would change things tremendously, since it is a CPU and memory Hog! But, I saw enough to like Fedora 16 Security Lab with LXDE Desktop. I think that I will go ahead and install it on a Hard Drive and see how all of my favorite Apps work in LXDE. As for the Security Apps. Some of them look interesting to me. But most are Command Line Only Apps and I don't like to mess with them. I'm not really very knowledgeable with Security Testing Apps. I just like to use them to test my Web Site and my Home Network. There are some Security Apps that I have never tried in there, so I think this will be a quick way to try them out, by just installing Fedora 16 Security Lab with LXDE Desktop and giving it a try. Maybe I will have found the New Fedora that I can live with and like again (as opposed to Fedora 15 with Gnome 3)...

I also Booted Fedora 16 with KDE Desktop in VirtualBox. It has a nice array of Apps. But, I just don't like the way things are laid out in KDE (never really have). I don't see anything wrong with KDE. And graphics look allot better than the Child like Kindergarten look, that KDE use to have. I really like the new look and the Default Desktop Background (which is used in both Spins). But, KDE is just not intuitive to me. It's awkward to get around in and reminds me of Win7...:( It is allot slower in my VBox Setup too. It takes several minutes, just to Boot up in Vbox with 512mb of Ram and 64mb of Video Memory. The only Web Browser I cold find though was Konqueror. Which is a fine File Browser, but I have never found it of much use for Surfing the Web. It's been a few years, I admit. But, I could never even get Flash or Java to install and work well in Konqueror. So, I really never use it. I use Krusader for all of my File Browsing - Management. I'm stuck on 2 Panel File Managers since my Windows days, using Total Commander (Windows Commander since Windows 3.1). Konqueror, used up 100% of the VBox CPU and 250mb of memory (see the ScreenShots above). But, I would definitely prefer KDE Plasma over Gnome 3, any day!:) But, it would only work on a newer system with 1gig plus of memory. I can see that right off. I like to test Distros on a minimal VBox Setup, to see just how light or heavy of a Resource User it is.

Hope, this helps those who haven't tried out any of the Fedora 16 Spins yet...

Don

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Spins are alternate versions of Fedora for specific uses. If you'd just like to download Fedora itself, you should visit the main fedoraproject.org website.

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Top Spins This Release

#1	KDE	7573 downloads
#2	XFCE	2792 downloads
#3	LXDE	2709 downloads
#4	Security	1351 downloads
#5	Games	722 downloads

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#1	KDE 7573 downloads	A complete, modern desktop built using the KDE Plasma Desktop.
#2	XFCE 2792 downloads	A complete, well-integrated Xfce desktop.
#3	LXDE 2709 downloads	A light, fast, less-resource hungry desktop environment.
#4	Security 1351 downloads	Security analysis tools.
#5	Games 722 downloads	A perfect show-case of the best games available in Fedora.
#6	Design-suite 568 downloads	Open Creativity.
#7	Scientific-KDE 503 downloads	Open Source Scientific Computing.
#8	SoaS 307 downloads	Discover. Reflect. Share. Learn.
#9	Robotics 257 downloads	Dive into Robotics.
#10	Electronic-Lab 213 downloads	Fedora's high-end hardware design and simulation platform.

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Linux Mint Debian 201204 RC (MATE/Cinnamon & Xfce) released!

I like the previous versions of Linux Mint Debian. And I'm downloading the new one now. I especially like that the Live OS versions, are ready to us on the Internet (you don't have to manually install Flash and Java to Surf and watch Videos). I Booted up the linuxmint-201204-mate-cinnamon-32bit-rc.iso in VirtualBox, with 512mb of Ram and 64mb of Video Memory to see how it does. It runs quite well, even on these low resources in Vbox. I'm running Vbox on a 1.8ghz Core 2 with 2.5gig of ram and 512mb of Video Memory. Linux Mint Mate - Cinnamon, used from 260 to 290mb of Ram and ran from 50% to 100% of the CPU, when Playing music in a Flash Player in Firefox (see Screenshots). So, it should run great on a Real Hardware System, with more Resources. I have tried out previous versions of Linux Min Debian and I didn't find it any harder to work in than any other Versions of Mint. In fact I much prefer working in a real Debian Based Distro to a Ubuntu Based Distro. Debian has a much more logical way of doing things and you can use 'root' privileges as opposed to "sudo" and that saves me allot of aggravation with "Permission Denied" Errors, when you are trying to get things done. Simple things like changing the Resolution to work with your Video Card and Monitor. And especially when you want to instal some Apps in the Command Line. But, I still much prefer working in Fedora Linux Systems. Mostly because I find Yum Package manager easier to remember the commands when I use it in the Terminal. Such as "yum install package" instead of Debian's, "apt-get install package". This doesn't seem like a big difference, until you get into more complicated commands though. Still, that's just my preference. Not that one is better than the other... If you want a Linux Distro, that is ready to go, right after you Download it. Then I would say, Linux Mint, 201204 Mate - Cinnamon, is a great one to go with!:)

Don

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Linux Mint Debian 201204 RC (MATE/Cinnamon & Xfce) released!

Written by Clem on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 @ 1:06 pm | Main Topics

The team is proud to announce the release of LMDE 201204 RC with updated ISOs for MATE/Cinnamon and Xfce.

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LMDE 201204 with MATE 1.2 (default environment)

LMDE 201204 with Cinnamon 1.4 (installed by default and available from the login screen)

LMDE 201204 Xfce

Highlights

MATE 1.2
Cinnamon 1.4
Kernel 3.2
Update Pack 4
Hybrid ISO images

If you’re new to LMDE, welcome to Linux Mint Debian!

Important links

LMDE in brief

Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is a semi-rolling distribution based on Debian Testing.
It’s available in both 32 and 64-bit as a live DVD with MATE/Cinnamon or Xfce.
The purpose of LMDE is to look identical to the main edition and to provide the same functionality while using Debian as a base.

FAQ

1. Is LMDE compatible with Ubuntu-based Linux Mint editions?

No, it is not. LMDE is compatible with Debian, which isn’t compatible with Ubuntu.

2. Is LMDE fully compatible with Debian?

Yes, 100%. LMDE is compatible with repositories designed for Debian Testing.

3. What is a semi-rolling distribution?

Updates are constantly fed to Debian Testing, where users experience frequent regressions but also frequent bug fixes and improvements. LMDE receives “Update Packs” which are tested snapshots of Debian Testing. Users can experience a more stable system thanks to update packs, or switch their sources to follow Testing, or even Unstable, directly to get more frequent updates.

4. How does LMDE compare to the Ubuntu-based editions?

Pros:

You don’t need to ever re-install the system. New versions of software and updates are continuously brought to you.
It’s faster and more responsive than Ubuntu-based editions.

Cons:

Although it’s using Romeo for unstable packages, LMDE continuously changes as it receives updates and new software. Compared to a frozen version of Linux Mint which changes very little once it’s publicly released, it’s not as stable. Things are likely to break more often but fixes can also come quicker. For this reason, LMDE requires a deeper knowledge and experience with Linux, dpkg and APT.
Debian is a less user-friendly/desktop-ready base than Ubuntu. Expect some rough edges.

Additional notes:

About the installer: The live installer is developed from scratch with Debian in mind. It’s configurable and it can be re-used by other Debian-based distributions. We noticed a lack in live technologies and in live Debian installers, so we’re happy to take the lead on this. If you’re a developer and you’re interested in using it, have a look at its source repository and don’t hesitate to contact us so we can help you fork it and merge upcoming changes between our two projects.
About bugs: Please use this blog to report bugs.
About the media: It comes as a liveDVD. Locales work differently in Debian and the package base requires more space.
Dedicated chat room: #linuxmint-debian is open to LMDE users on irc.spotchat.org.

Download links:
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Linux Mint 13 Will Be Named Maya and should be available at the end of May 2012.

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Written by Clem on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 @ 9:02 am | Main Topics

LMDE 201204

I’d like to thank all the people who tested the RC release and sent us feedback. We identified 68 bugs in this release and we’re currently down to 19 bugs left.

Amongst the bugs that were fixed, some affected the way we build our ISO images and the ability for the CD or USB stick to properly boot on computers which mount order changes during the boot sequence. Consequently, the final release of LMDE 201204 and future releases of Linux Mint should work on more configurations and systems where they previously failed to boot.

GDM3 also went under review during this RC release. Its lack of configuration and the fact that users couldn’t select their language were identified as important regressions. A discussion is ongoing within the MATE project at the moment to decide whether GDM2 should be forked by MATE or simply re-packaged within Linux Mint, and whether the codebase for it should be version 2.20 (which is feature-rich, graphically configurable and theme-able) or 2.32 (which provides a better interface). We’re also considering replacing GDM3 in LMDE and Linux Mint 13.

Linux Mint 13

Linux Mint 13 will be named “Maya” and should be available at the end of May 2012.

The codename was chosen a long time ago, after my daughter’s name who was named Maya in reference to:

In India, people might also know “Maya” as the “Illusion“.

Note: The choice for this codename has nothing to do with the Mayan Calendar or the notorious cataclysmic interpretations for 2012 (by then we’ll be looking at Linux Mint 14 and a different codename).

Linux Mint 13 should feature separate editions for MATE and Cinnamon. Whether one of these and which of these two editions will be considered the “default” wasn’t decided yet.

Upcoming partnerships

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I like the previous versions of Linux Mint based on Debian. I especially like that the Live OS versions, are ready to us on the Internet (you don't have to manually install Flash and Java to Surf and watch Videos). I like Debian, the Linux OS that some versions of Linux Mint is built on top of. But, I prefer Fedora based OS's for my daily Computing. Mostly because I find Yum Package manager easier to remember the commands when I use it in the Terminal. Such as "yum install package" instead of Debian's, "apt-get install package". This doesn't seem like a big difference, until you get into more complicated commands though. Still, that's just my preference. Not that one is better than the other...

Don

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Linux Mint Xfce (201104)

Das U-Blog by Prashanth: Linux Mint Xfce: Now Based on Debian

Linux Mint Xfce 201104 - Google Search

Linux Mint "Debian" - Linux Mint Xfce 32-bit (201104) - Linux Mint

The Linux Mint Blog » Blog Archive » Linux Mint Xfce (201104) released!

Download Linux Mint Xfce 201104 for Linux - Linux Mint's purose is to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop distribution. - Softpedia

GlobaLeaks - Open Source Whistleblowing Framework

WHAT IS GlobaLeaks? GlobaLeaks is the first open-source whistleblowing framework. It empowers anyone to easily set up and maintain a whistleblowing platform. GlobaLeaks can help many different types of users: media organizations, activist groups, corporations and public agencies.

Why we think transparency is important

GlobaLeaks strives to increase accountability and transparency in our society. When information that affects the public remains hidden, democracy and economies cease to function properly.

We are interested in fulfilling the needs of diverse public interest use cases. From usage by media to public agencies, from corporations to activists. We use the term framework to emphasize the flexibility of the GlobaLeaks platform. For example, the whistleblower will be anonymous by default, but if the whistleblower chooses to disclose their identity, the framework allows them to do so.

We believe the public should demand that governments and companies be more accountable for their actions. And we believe governments and economies that embrace openness will benefit by promoting trust and enabling informed discourse and decision-making.

We use the term “framework” to emphasize the flexibility of GlobaLeaks. For example, the whistleblower will be anonymous by default, but if whistleblowers choose to disclose their identity, the framework allows them to do so. Entities that require whistleblowers to identify themselves can do that as well.

We believe it is important to make an open-source tool because this allows many types of people to use GlobaLeaks and enables the creation of a community that can constantly make contributions to improve the framework.

How we will open society

Organizations that promote whistleblowing and transparency are not a new development. There are people who have been active in this field for decades, and groups such as Public Concern At Work have existed for years. Other organizations such as WikiLeaks have more recently captured the world’s attention. Not all of these groups have the same definition of “whistleblowing,” but many of them have faced similar obstacles.

A key problem is the difficulty of maintaining the privacy of the whistleblower. We at GlobaLeaks come from a strong information security background and have designed our platform to be as secure and privacy-preserving as possible.

The GlobaLeaks suite of software will empower people to stand up anonymously no matter what their definition of “whistleblowing” is. The person or organization running the software will be able to customize the platform to suit their needs. GlobaLeaks is designed with flexibility in mind, while enabling maximal privacy and security by default.

The technologies we use to guarantee the security and anonymity of communications are called Tor Hidden Services. These technologies protect both the computer that is sending the information and the server that receives it. Both the whistleblower and the server that gets the messages are as immune from retaliation attacks as possible.

Possible use cases of GlobaLeaks software

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Interesting... Sounds like this Software could have many uses...

Don

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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Postal Service Closings: Snail Mail Can’t Compete With Internet | WebProNews

Postal Service Closings: Snail Mail Can't Compete With Internet

New bill introduced to stop closings

By Amanda Crum · 16 hours ago · 118 Comments

With the ushering in of the digital age comes the inevitable decline of long-standing traditions, like going to the post office to send out and receive mail. So many companies do business online now–the offering of bill-pay and e-commerce have certainly been huge components in the decrease of traditional mail–that snail-mail has become all but obsolete, which is bad news for postal workers.

Do you think the U.S.P.S. can survive the digital age? Tell us below.

Not only are people relying more heavily on online bill-paying services now, they are also turning to the web for interaction with others; rather than sending a birthday card or party invitation, they send an email or e-vite, citing social media sites like Facebook and Twitter as major modes of communication. The introduction of media sources like Netflix and Gamefly saw a brief surge in mailroom activity, since millions of DVDs and games were being sent back and forth every day. However, even those companies can't be relied on anymore by mail carriers, because they've conveniently added streaming and downloads to their services. And with more things going digital every day–even books–people are using their computers and digital devices more than ever, seriously decreasing their need for mail service.

The loss of revenue in the postal industry–which is the second-largest civilian employer in the U.S., coming right behind retail giant Wal-Mart– and sorting facilities meant the suggestion of raising stamp prices to 50 cents, but that idea is tempered with the realization that people will just seek services from UPS or FedEx instead. In other words, consumers don't want to lose their mail service, but they don't want to pay to keep it.

But with all the talk of closings and employees being laid off, groups like the Pensacola Area Local of the American Postal Workers Union have pointed out to WebProNews that the U.S.P.S. isn't dependent on taxpayer dollars and that the idea of a taxpayer bailout is ridiculous. They also say that the revenue losses don't stem from mail processing or delivery, but rather from a "2006 congressional mandate that the Postal Service pre-fund future retiree health benefits for the next 75 years", which amounts to $5.5 billion every year to ensure the futures of people who haven't even been born yet. They also propose that Congress grants the Postal Service access to its own money after billions of dollars were overfunded in their pension accounts. In their view, Congress is largely responsible for the issue and is capable of fixing the problem.

On the government's end of the spectrum, President Obama has introduced the Postal Plan, which would eliminate Saturday service, saving as much as $3 billion a year. It seems like a fair idea; most post offices around the country already have limited hours on Saturday anyway.

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http://www.webpronews.com/postal-service-closings-snail-mail-cant-compete-with-internet-2012-04

With more Packages Being Shipped now than ever before... I don't see why USPS can't find a way to make money??? UPS and FedEx are doing very well at it...

Don

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Shuttle Discovery placed atop jet for its last ride - TODAY Tech - TODAY.com

Maybe I will get to see a Space Shuttle up close after all. If I ever make it to a Space Museum. At least there's that...

Don

End of the Space Shuttle Ferry Era - Final Flights | Video

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Space shuttle Discovery placed atop jumbo jet for its last ride

Orbiter set for this week's transfer from Florida to Smithsonian in Virginia

Kim Shiflett / AP

Workers attach the space shuttle Discovery to the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft in the Mate-Demate Device at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday. Discovery will be transported to the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia on Tuesday.

By Robert Z. Pearlman Editor, CollectSpace

NASA mounted the space shuttle Discovery on a jumbo jet on Sunday in preparation for the retired orbiter's delivery to the Smithsonian. The paired air- and spacecraft are expected to fly out of Florida for Virginia on Tuesday morning, weather permitting.
Discovery's mating to the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, NASA's modified Boeing 747 jetliner, came a day later than the space agency had planned. On Saturday, wind gusts at the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility set the 167,000-pound (75,300-kilogram) Discovery swaying under its lift sling, posing a risk that it could impact the Mate-Demate Device, the gantrylike steel structure used to hoist the shuttle onto the jetliner.
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