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Desktop Linux's Hardware Woes

Published 2005-12-19 23:09 by Newsfactory 1

Linux works. This is a very matter-of-fact statement, but it is one many people make every day when they boot up their computers. It is not a perfect product, it would not be sensible to expect something as complex as an operating system to be flawless, but fact remains that Linux does work.

Quake 4 Windows and Linux update

Published 2005-12-13 17:36 by Newsfactory 1

Idsoftware has released updates for Windows and Linux the Windows version is 1.05 and the Linux version is 1.06. The windows version fixes issues with hyperthreading processors and the Linux version helps server operators with crashing servers.

Nero Burning Rom 7.0.1.4 and NERO Linux 2.0.0.4

Published 2005-12-12 17:53 by Newsfactory 0

Nero 7 Premium now offers both the PC and TV media management experience for a complete solution. With over 18 new and updated applications in one powerful software, Nero 7 Premium is truly the only partner you need for today?s digital home.

What is is About Ubuntu?

Published 2005-12-08 13:43 by Newsfactory 0

When looking at desktop Linux by itself, any analysis of the subject quickly leads to this question: why do users choose one version over another? There are as many answers for this question as there are users to give them, but ultimately it should boil down to just a few key decisions which must be made. Considering this, it may be surprising to some people to find out how successful Ubuntu Linux has been relative to other distributions.

nVidia Linux Display Driver 1.0-8174

Published 2005-12-06 18:31 by Newsfactory 0

nVidia has released new Linux display drivers for i386 and x86_64.

GNOME 2.12.2

Published 2005-12-01 23:34 by Newsfactory 0

This is the second point release of the stable 2.12 series of GNOME and a lot of hard work has gone into making it more enjoyable for our users and developers.

Quake 4 Updated & Linux Demo

Published 2005-11-30 17:47 by Newsfactory 0

Activision has now released the official playable demo for Quake 4, renewing the chance to try out the recent sci-fi first-person shooter sequel by Raven Software. As before, this updated demo includes two single-player missions from the start of the game "where you, as Matthew Kane, battle with Rhino Squad to clear a landing zone for the main earth forces", along with the multiplayer maps "The Fragging Yard" and "The Fragging Yard 1v1" which now also work online.

Moving a Beginner to Linux

Published 2005-11-29 23:01 by Newsfactory 0

This article goes over one person's experience when moving computer beginners from Windows to Linux. This is not always a smooth transition, but this this case a computer which was barely working was salvaged and there was an easy switch from one operating system to the next.

NVIDIA Linux SLI Primer @ Phoronix

Published 2005-11-27 23:44 by Newsfactory 0

Now that the 1.0-8XXX drivers are due out for an official public launch shortly, and the 1.0-8168 BETA drivers have been leaked by ASUS, GNU/Linux users can finally begin to experience the benefits of Scalable Link Interface (SLI) Technology in addition to many other improvements that Microsoft Windows ForceWare users have been able to utilize in their high-end systems for quite some time.

CentOS 4.2 Server CD - x86_64 Released

Published 2005-11-25 17:06 by Newsfactory 0

The single CD Server edition of CentOS 4.2/x86_64 has now been released: It lets you setup a basic CentOS 4 system along with the server components. Anything else that is needed can then be installed via yum or up2date once the system is running.

AMD64 Device Driver Support for Windows® and Linux Updated

Published 2005-11-24 22:46 by Newsfactory 0

Find AMD64 device drivers* from AMD partners now! The following device driver partners have ported or are in the process of porting their 32-bit drivers to AMD64 on Windows and Linux. Some drivers are in Beta phase of development.

Fedora Core 5 Test 1 available

Published 2005-11-24 15:06 by Newsfactory 0

Fedora Core 5 Test 1 is now available for download. This release includes KDE 3.5 Beta 2 and OpenOffice.org 2.0 final.

GNOME 2.13.2 Development Release

Published 2005-11-18 12:28 by Newsfactory 0

The GNOME project provides two things: The GNOME desktop environment, an intuitive and attractive desktop for end-users, users, and the GNOME development platform, an extensive framework for building applications that integrate into the rest of the desktop.

Quake 4 Retail Patch v1.0.4 & Linux server v1.0.5 & SDKs v1.0

Published 2005-11-17 15:48 by Newsfactory 0

id Software has released new retail patches for Quake 4 to bring the Win32 edition of Raven's sci-fi first-person shooter sequel to version 1.0.4, and the Linux client/server to version 1.0.5 and the first SDKs v1.0 for Quake 4. This release fixes a map copying problem, adds numerous Game Browser improvements, and applies a few other changes.

3D Gamers

Mandriva Linux 2006 for i586 and x86-64

Published 2005-11-15 16:56 by Newsfactory 0

Mandriva Linux 2006 for i586 and x86-64 has been released: This is the raw installation tree for Mandriva Linux 2006. If you are looking for ISO images to burn CDs or a DVD, look in a few weeks.

KDE 3.5 Release Candidate

Published 2005-11-12 16:28 by Newsfactory 0

KDE is a powerful Open Source graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality, and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system.

SUSE Linux 10.1 Alpha 2 released

Published 2005-10-21 00:35 by Newsfactory 0

SUSE Linux 10.1 Alpha 2 has been released:

New significant changes in 10.1 Alpha 2 since Alpha 1:

KDE 3.4.3

Published 2005-10-14 15:58 by Newsfactory 0

KDE is a powerful Open Source graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality, and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system.

ATI Linux Display Driver v8.18.6

Published 2005-10-13 14:06 by Newsfactory 0

Days after the launch of ATI X1K series, and availability of CrossFire Technology, ATI has released their monthly 5.10 (October) update for their Windows CATALYST users and have accompanied the release with a new build of their Linux drivers.

Ubuntu/Kubuntu Linux 5.10 released

Published 2005-10-13 12:32 by Newsfactory 0

Both Ubuntu and Kunbuntu Linux 5.10 are now available for download

The Ubuntu team is proud to announce Ubuntu 5.10. This is the official Ubuntu 5.10 release, and includes installation CDs, live CDs, and combination DVDs for three architectures.