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PST Desktop Live Makes Performance Benchmarking Simple
10:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Linux Live: If you want to put your computer through the paces and get some feedback and benchmarks, you’ll be hard pressed to find a tool more packed with tests than the Phoronix Test Suite Live CD. More »
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4:30AM Kevin Purdy | Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here’s how to set up a dual-boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect harmony. More »
Boot Windows 7 And Ubuntu In Perfect Harmony
4:30AM Kevin Purdy | Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here’s how to set up a dual-boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect harmony. More »
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Emulate Windows 7’s Aero Snap Sizing In Linux
12:30AM Kevin Purdy | Windows 7’s Aero Snap is a pretty neat feature, allowing for easy side-by-side window sizing of any application. You can get a similar effect in Ubuntu by tweaking your Compiz configuration settings. More »
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GetDeb.net Repository Makes Newer Ubuntu Apps Easily Available
11:30PM Kevin Purdy | GetDeb’s web site has long been the go-to spot for Ubuntu (and Debian, and Mint) users to grab the latest copies of software not yet released by their official repositories. Now GetDeb makes it even easier with a repository. More »Customise Ubuntu 9.10’s Grub Boot Screen
12:30AM Kevin Purdy | Grub2, the new boot menu installed by default with Ubuntu 9.10, can still look pretty old-school ugly if your tastes don’t run with white terminal text on black. You can, however, customise its resolution, images, colours, and other aspects. More »
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Boot OS X, XP And Ubuntu From A Mac
2:00AM Kevin Purdy | If you’re particularly indecisive about your regular operating system, or just want access to all three for testing purposes, Wired’s How-To Wiki has the details on getting a triple-boot system (or beyond) working with free software tools. More »
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Use Zsync To Upgrade An Ubuntu Installation Image
2:00AM Kevin Purdy | Windows/Mac/Linux: For the first few days after a new Linux release, grabbing an install image can be tough going. Not so if you’ve already got an alpha, beta or RC copy—use zsync to grab the necessary updated bits. More »
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Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Out Now
1:00AM Kevin Purdy | The final version of Ubuntu 9.10 has hit Ubuntu’s servers a little bit ahead of its front page. Grab a torrent or ISO of the free Linux operating system while the servers aren’t slammed. More »
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10:00AM Angus Kidman | If the details of Ubuntu 9.10 have you salivating to give it a whirl but you don’t fancy chewing up your download limit, don’t forget that Ubuntu does offer an option to get a CD shipped for free. More »
Get A Free Ubuntu 9.10 CD Through The Post
10:00AM Angus Kidman | If the details of Ubuntu 9.10 have you salivating to give it a whirl but you don’t fancy chewing up your download limit, don’t forget that Ubuntu does offer an option to get a CD shipped for free. More »
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