Are Linux Graphic Apps Ready for Professionals?

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Datamation

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January 21, 2015

If you answer “No” then your impressions about Linux graphic applications need updating.

TraceFS: The Newest Linux File-System

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Phoronix

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January 21, 2015

Steven Rostedt sent out the announcement today for TraceFS, a new file-system for the Linux kernel tracing subsystem…

Acer Unveils 2 New Chromebooks for Education

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eWeek

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January 21, 2015

The new Acer Chromebooks include an 11.6-inch machine and a 15.6-inch machine, both built to take tough punishment from students in school and home situations.

Windows 10 To Be A Free Upgrade: What Linux Users Need To Know

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Phoronix

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January 21, 2015

I watched Microsoft’s Windows 10 press event today not for looking toward switching and using the Windows 8 successor but rather to see what’s coming down their consumer pipeline for competition to Linux and Android…

Build Your Own Pebble Smartwatch

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The Linux Foundation

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January 21, 2015

Despite the ongoing craze for wearable technology, most notably smartwatches, a number of young Makers are finding that can sometimes be a bit out of their price range. Rather than having to tirelessly scalvage funds and spend their savings, tinkerers like Jonathan Cook are electing to create their own devices. The aptly named Open-Source SmartWatch combines readily available breakout boards, careful soldering and a 3D-printed frame to make a one-of-a-kind timepiece that displays notifications from your smartphone, not to mention is easily customizable in function and pleasing to the eye. Aside from already being crowned winner of last yearâ€™s Arduino Challenge and having garnered â€œMaker of Meritâ€ ribbons at Maker Faires, Cook recently featured his DIY accessory on MAKE: Magazine.

IBM Scores a $500M Deal to Build a Hybrid Cloud for Anthem

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The Linux Foundation

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January 21, 2015

IBM is announcing a significant stride in its bid to be the best cloud company with a $500 million services contract today with Anthem.

Under the deal, IBM will build a hybrid cloud environment for Anthem, transforming that companyâ€™s information technology infrastructure. IBM recently formed its IBM Cloud business unit, bringing together a team of services, software, development and research initiatives to further fuel IBMâ€™s momentum in this market and accelerate new innovations into the marketplace. IBM’s cloud services are built on OpenStack.

Linux-Based Social Robot Jibo Fueled for Mass Production With $25.3 Million

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The Linux Foundation

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January 21, 2015

Social robot startup and Indiegogo sensation Jibo Inc. has raised $25.3 million in a venture round to take its pint-size, voice-activated home companion to the masses.

The infusion comes just a few weeks after investors backed Rethink Robotics Inc. and highlights the latest in a string of artificial intelligence startups leveraging algorithms based on user preferences that deliver different results as the user evolves.

With Jibo, a pawn-shaped stationary bot that runs embedded Linux and stands just shy of one foot tall, the use cases are still developing. The $500 robot features two high-resolution cameras and a 360-degree microphone, enabling image recognition and the ability to personalize an experience based on the identity of a user along with voice recognition and control. Early cases featured on company videos include Jibo telling stories to children, taking pictures of families once everyone is smiling, and serving as a personal assistant by delivering messages and scheduling appointments.

Get on the Linux Job Train With a New System Administration Class

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ZDNet

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January 21, 2015

The Linux Foundation is offering a new self-paced class to help you get ready for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam.

GNOME Shell Adds VP9 Screencasting, Mutter Improves Wayland

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Phoronix

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January 21, 2015

For the upcoming GNOME 3.15.4 development milestone release towards GNOME 3.16 there are some notable improvements for the GNOME Shell and Mutter…

A New Service Discovery Tool for Use with Apache Mesos

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OStatic

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January 21, 2015

Recently, Mesosphere has been covered here on OStatic in a series of posts, including an interview with the company’s Ben Hindman, in which he discusses the need for a “data center operating system.” Mesosphere’s data center operating system is built on the open source Apache Mesos project, which is being leveraged by many organizations for distributed resource and network management.

Now Mesoshpere has contributed a new, related project to open source: Mesos-DNS, a stateless DNS server for Mesos. The tool provides service discovery as an essential building block to connect applications and services.