Stanislav Hoferek has announced the release of Greenie Linux 14.04.1, a Lubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with special focus and tools designed for book writers: “Greenie, a Slovak/Czech distribution based on Ubuntu (okay, this time on Lubuntu) is back. At approximately 1 GB it uses Linux kernel 3.13, the….
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Most of the Linux users are aware of how commands are run, processes are manipulated and scripts are executed in terminal. But, if you are a Linux system administrator, you might want them to start and execute automatically in the background. As an example, you might consider running a backup job every day, at a specific time, automatically. Or you might consider an example of collecting inventory data of the systems deployed across your network, by running a script automatically on monthly basis. But, how to schedule these jobs and execute them automatically in Linux?
There is an utility in Linux known as CRON with which you can start your jobs automatically at a desired time and schedule them to get executed periodically.
Cron utility consists of two parts: The cron daemon and the cron configuration files. Cron daemon is just like any service that is started automatically whenever your system boots. Cron configuration files hold the information of what to do and when to do. The main job of cron daemon is to inspect the configuration regularly (every minute to be more precise) and check if there is any job to be completed.
In the /etc directory, you will find some sub-directories namely cron.hourly, cron.daily, cron.weekly and cron.monthly. You can put your scripts in these directories, and as their names suggest, they will be automatically executed after certain period of time. For example, if you wish to run a job or service regularly after every week, simple put the script in /etc/cron.weekly directory.
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Tizen has created an opportunity for app developers to expand into wearable technologies, says Marmalade Technologies CEO, Harvey Elliott. Hundreds of games have already been added to the Tizen app store since Marmalade began offering SDK support last year for the Linux-based mobile operating system, he said. And this is just the beginning.
Developers who are interested in learning how to port their games and enterprise applications to Tizen on the Marmalade cross-platform development tool can learn all about it at the Tizen Developer Conference, June 2-4 at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco. Here Elliott gives us a preview of his talk at the conference and discusses Marmalade’s interest and involvement in Tizen.
What does Marmalade do?
The Marmalade SDK is a powerful cross-platform tool that enables developers to deploy code across multiple platforms and devices from a single code base. At the core of Marmalade is the C++ SDK which provides developers with maximum performance and flexibility. Marmalade Quick, Web Marmalade and Marmalade Juice all build on top of the Marmalade C++ SDK but provide alternative solutions for developers who prefer to use Lua, HTML5 or Objective-C.
What is your involvement in Tizen?
Last year, Marmalade added Tizen support to our SDK, meaning marmalade developers are able to take their games and apps to the Tizen store, and already, via a successful Marmalade Developer Program, hundreds of games have already been accepted onto the Tizen store.
Why should Marmalade developers attend the Tizen Developer Conference?
The Tizen Developer Conference is a brilliant way for developers to get the very latest updates on the Tizen platform plans, and get exposure to the exciting range of partners and services already developing and designing services around the Tizen Platform. It’ll be a great way to share experience, knowledge and ask questions to the companies and people that are helping shape Tizen.
What can developers expect from the Marmalade speaking session?
I will outline the possible scenarios for how mobile apps could transition to wearable technology devices and the opportunities both now and in the future for both game developers and enterprise app developers who choose to develop for Tizen using cross-platforms tools. Then in the main expo, Marmalade engineers will be demonstrating at our kiosk the ease with which games and apps can be ported to Tizen using the Marmalade cross-platform tool, and showcasing just some of the hundreds of games already submitted to the Tizen store.
What do you hope to see at the conference?
The highlight for us will be to meet and talk to developers interested in the Tizen platform and to show case some of the amazing made with Marmalade games already on the platform.
Harvey Elliott is CEO of Marmalade Technologies Ltd. With an insatiable passion for new technology, games, and fostering creativity, Harvey is intent on ensuring Marmalade enables developers to create great content on any device, through a comprehensive range of easy-to-use and accessible technologies. Harvey has been leading Marmalade since June 2012, whilst also sitting on the Board of Trustees at BAFTA, chairing the BAFTA Games Committee, and chairing the BAFTA Children’s Committee. Prior to Marmalade, Harvey was Vice President & General Manager at Electronic Arts.
Game developer Josh Parnell has released the latest development update on his open-world space simulation and strategy game, Limit Theory. While the graphics are beautiful, this release is particularly notable because Parnell has switched to recording the native Linux client version of the game instead of the Windows version.
Limit Theory is Kickstarter-funded as of December 2012 and has a planned release date for early 2014. When it’s finished, players will be able to explore space, prospect for and mine asteroids, command a fleet of star ships, and more.
This was Parnell’s 16th development update and the last update that will be a perfect power of 2, he says in the video. This update tours the latest graphics, from asteroids to planets and stars, and showcases the user interface and game logic of a star system built for mining and piracy.
“For the first time, I can say that Limit Theory really feels alive. NPCs buzzing around performing real tasks, just like the player. Asteroid fields lighting up with transfer beams and pulse lasers. The coming and going of ships at trade hubs. It’s all finally starting to come together to produce that feeling of being a small fish in an infinite sea,” creator Josh Parnell writes in his development update on Kickstarter.
Thanks to GamingOnLinux.com for the tip off!
Correction: This post incorrectly stated that Parnell had recently switched to developing on Linux. Linux has been his main build for about 9 months. He recently switched to recording his update videos on the Linux version of the game.
Especially if you do any web development, web publishing, work with HTML or produce a lot of writing, a good text editing program can be a great ally. The good news is that some of the best text editors are free and open source. This week, Atom, the text editor from the group at GitHub and a favorite for use on the Mac platform, went open source. There are already some early builds of Atom for Windows, too, but if you want a good Windows open source text editor, look into Notepad++.
