Best Downloads for Linux

As a follower of the very popular productivity website Lifehacker.com, today I just stumbled on one of their most recent posts. The post, titled Lifehacker Pack for Linux: Our List of the Best Linux Downloads lists and describes a number of free/open source software products that can be downloaded and installed on Linux. The post mentions that these are mostly for the Ubuntu distribution, but many of these applications have releases for other Linux distributions as well.

I personally find this list to be very useful, since it includes many applications that one would need in everyday's work/life, and many of them are not included by default with Linux. These include: web browser (Firefox, Chrome), email client (Thunderbird), office suite (OpenOffice.org), text editor (gedit), and many more. The list even provides direct links to download these applications or to directly install them in Ubuntu.

Ubuntu Upgrade.. Easy as a Click

Yes... It's just few clicks to upgrade your current version of Ubuntu to the newest version Ubuntu 9.10 which is given the name 'Karmic Koala'

As stated on Engadget.. This new version is featuring a faster graphical boot sequence (no more scary text scrolls), a revamped audio framework that improves sound control across multiple applications, and a new Software Center that visually simplifies the Add/Remove Applications tool. Firefox 3.5 also comes with this upgrade...

Upgrading is really easy. The time it takes just depends on your internet connection. Just open the update manager from the system menu...

Near the top, you'll get a new release notification.. Click the Upgrade button and follow the instructions.. You'll reach soon :)


The coolest thing is you can still use your computer while the upgrade is in progress.. I still had my browser opening many tabs, my chat client is still working showing my buddies, a song is playing...etc You don't have to take your work off for the upgrade.. You will only need to restart when it's done..

Have Ubuntu 9.10? Enjoy... Older version? Go upgrade... Don't? Go get it and enjoy Linux for human beings :)

P.S. I made the upgrade from Ubuntu 9.4

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Hardy Heron

Hardy Heron is the code name for version 8.04 of Ubuntu, the open source Debian-based Linux distribution. It is widely recognized as one of the most easy-to-use desktop Linux distributions for novice users. Canonical Software, the sponsor for Ubuntu, has released Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition to target the enterprise IT market, competing with Red Hat and SuSE Linux.

Hardy Heron can be run on a PC without uninstalling other operating systems. It may be downloaded or started up from a LiveCD inserted while Windows is running. When users open Hardy Heron for the first time, a virtualization application called Wubi will allow them to create a virtual Ubuntu installation inside of Windows. The next time they boot up, Ubuntu will be available as a boot option.

In general, Hardy Heron improves on earlier versions of Ubuntu by upgrading previous functions and software rather than adding new features. The operating system includes support for CD burning, a BitTorrent client, more wireless drivers and virtual network computing (VNC). Users that dualboot into either Windows and Ubuntu are also now able to read and write directly to the Windows partition. The update also features stronger encryption and improved support for third-party plugins and drivers.

Hardy Heron is the second version of the operating system to be released under Ubuntu's Long Term Support (LTS) agreement. LTS includes security updates for five years and three years of desktop support. Hardy Heron was released in April 2008 and succeeded Gutsy Gibbon.

MORE INFO:
> Learn which distributions of Linux have a GUI install at WhatIs.com.
> You can download the most recent version of Hardy Heron at Ubuntu.com.
> SearchEnterpriseLinux has a guide for learning more about Linux distributions.
> You can learn more about Hardy Heron at this wiki on Ubuntu.com.

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Qtopia

Yesterday, i was reading news through RSS feeds and as usual a word got my attention and also as usual i closed the main thread i was reading and began to search for it "Qtopia". I opened Google and began my usual trip :D ,and minutes later i became more interested to read more about it,i think that you want to know what is it : so let me tell you what i have got and you complete the job by yourselves.
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Qtopia is Trolltech's application platform for Embedded Linux-based PDAs, mobile phones, web pads, and other mobile computing devices.

Qtopia features:

• Windowing system
• Synchronization framework
• Development environment
• Internationalization and localization support
• Games and multimedia
• PIM applications
• Full screen handwriting
• Input methods
• Personalization options
• Productivity applications
• Internet applications
• Java integration
• Wireless support

Qtopia is dual licensed under the GPL and proprietary licenses.

Qtopia is shipped on over 45 handheld devices including the Sharp Corporation Zaurus line of Linux handhelds, the Sony mylo and the Archos Portable Media Assistant (PMA430), a multimedia device. Qtopia Phone Edition is expected to start shipping on various smartphones. Qtopia has also been ported to run on the Gamepark Holdings GP2X.

As of 2006, there were 11 different models of mobile phone, and 30 other devices, with several million devices running this software. [1]

Qtopia is used as the software platform for the Greenphone, an open phone initiative. Qtopia also runs on the OpenMoko open phone, the FIC Neo 1973. An unofficial hack has also allowed it's use on the Archos wifi series of PMPs (604, 605, 705).

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Source : http://trolltech.com/products/qtopia/qtopia-overview

Qtopia is unrivaled as the application platform and user interface for Linux, allowing efficient creation of mobile and embedded devices.

The Qtopia 4 Series is the latest generation of Trolltech's Qtopia product family. It provides a robust and proven development environment inherited from Trolltech’s leading application framework, Qt.

Continuous & Efficient Innovation
Qtopia's rich toolkit, intuitive API and comprehensive documentation reduce time to market. With Qtopia and Linux, development accelerates across device types.

Freedom to Customize
With full source code and documentation available, developers can easily modify Qtopia and integrate other technologies to create distinctive devices.

Proven Technology
Qtopia inherits the proven strengths of Qt, Trolltech's industry-leading cross-platform application framework. Qtopia is the preferred application development platform for embedded Linux devices.

Qtopia 4 Series

• Qtopia Core
  Qtopia Core provides the foundation for the entire Qtopia product family. It is the leading application frame-work for single-purpose devices powered by embedded Linux.

• Qtopia Platform
  Building on Qtopia Core, Qtopia Platform enables the productive creation of Linux devices with a rich multi-application user experience. It is designed to benefit from the highly optimized and memory efficient capabilities of embedded Linux.

• Qtopia Phone Edition
  Qtopia Phone Edition is a comprehensive application platform and user interface for Linux-based mobile phones. It is enhanced with pre-integrated applications allowing manufacturers and designers to build feature-packed phones.

ONE PLATFORM. NO LIMITS.

Qtopia is successfully working in a wide range of products including mobile phones, media players and other consumer electronic devices. In addition, Qtopia powers automotive, medical and industrial electronic equipment. See what Qtopia-based devices are in the market today.

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