One of the most exciting pull requests to Phoronix readers was just sent in a short time ago for the Linux 3.16 kernel… The DRM graphics subsystem driver changes…
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Distribution Release: GParted Live 0.19.0-1
Curtis Gedak has announced the release of GParted Live 0.19.0-1, the new stable build of the project’s Debian-based live CD that features a number of utilities for disk management and data rescue work: “The GParted team is proud to announce the stable release of GParted Live 0.19.0-1…”
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Ubuntu Looking To Bring Click Packages To The Desktop
Ubuntu developers are moving forward with their plans to support Click packages on the Ubuntu desktop…
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[Video] Onstar – Remote Control Your Car From Your Tizen Samsung Gear 2
At the Tizen Developer Conference, Onstar a General Motors subsidiary company, were showing off their car remote control solution, but with a little twist as it was working on a Samsung Gear 2, to control a lovely looking Chevrolet. You now have the remote control features from their RemoteLink service, directly on your wrist.
Your Tizen based Samsung Gear 2 can act as your keyfob for your car, and even if you lock your keys in your car, you still haven’t got a problem. You can use the app to lock, unlock, and start your car remotely, from anywhere using a simple cellular data connection. You can even honk the horn if your having problems locating your car in a busy car park. These Smart watch features will be available to existing Onstar subscribers at no additional cost, which obviously makes sense.
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Some Clouds May Bypass IT, But Someone Still Needs to Keep the Lights On
Analysts agree on one thing: don’t fight cloud-based rogue IT, but embrace it.
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CentOS 7 is On Its Way
Developers have already started work on CentOS 7, the next version of the popular Red Hat Enterprise Linux clone.
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HP Unveils Encryption Offerings for Data Centers, Cloud
New technology from HP’s Atalla division is provides encryption for data centers and cloud deployments.
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Mandriva to do Europe launch of “out of the box” QNAP IT Management Station
Mandriva SA is proud to announce the official Europe launch of the “out of the box” QNAP IT Management Station with its partner QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) Systems, Inc., that aims to deliver comprehensive offerings of cutting edge network attached storage (NAS) and network video recorder (NVR) solutions featured with ease-of-use, robust operation, large storage capacity, and trustworthy reliability.
QNAP and Mandriva have entered into a technological and commercial collaboration to integrate Mandriva Pulse software with QNAP NAS hardware to bring jointly a comprehensive IT system management solution working directly out of the box.
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Community Management Training at OSCON, LinuxCon North America, and LinuxCon Europe
I am a firm believer in building strong and empowered communities. We are in an age of a community management renaissance in which we are defining repeatable best practice that can be applied many different types of communities, whether internal to companies, external to volunteers, or a mix of both.
I have been working to further this growth in community management via my books, The Art of Community and Dealing With Disrespect, the Community Leadership Summit, the Community Leadership Forum, and delivering training to our next generation of community managers and leaders.
Last year I ran my first community management training course, and it was very positively received. I am delighted to announce that I will be running an updated training course at three events over the coming months: OSCON, LinuxCon North America and LinuxCon Europe.
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