The multi-queue block layer (blk-mq) has indeed made it for Linux 3.13 as one (of many other) exciting features. The multi-queue block layer can lead to better SSD performance through reducing latency by balancing I/O workload across multiple CPU cores and allowing for multiple hardware queues…
No Plans to Sell Firefox Phones in US: Mozilla
It looks like you will have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on Firefox OS phones in the United States.
PCLinuxOS Makes Desktop Linux Look Good
PCLinuxOS is as close as a distro can get to masking all the technical things that scare people away from the Linux OS. It makes installing and using the distro beginner-level easy. That says a lot for attracting both new and experienced users. PCLinuxOS offers several very good desktop options. It also makes a solid choice for more experienced Linux users. It is a distro that works with no fiddling required, but it also lets more experienced Linux users configure it their way.
Pear OS 8 Released – Review and Installation Guide with Screenshots
Pear OS 8 was released recently. Pear OS main goal is to be an Ubuntu/Debian based Linux Operating System for Desktop, Notebook, Phones and Tablets. Pear OS 8 is based on GNOME but look and feel is similar and inspired from newly released Apple iOS7. Pear Cloud is the newly included feature in Pear…
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GNOME 3.12 Makes Further Wayland Inroads
The latest GNOME 3.12 development packages have better support for running on Wayland…
Made by Ex-Nokians, the First Jolla Phone Will Go On Sale This Month

November 2013 is definitely the month for new technology launches, with Microsoft, Sony, and Apple all releasing some of their most anticipated products of the year within weeks of each other. It might come as a surprise, then, that Jolla is choosing November 27th as the day to launch its first smartphone. Jolla is an independent phone maker from Finland formed by a number of ex-Nokia staff. Its first Sailfish OS device is a mid-range handset with a low-resolution qHD (960 x 540) 4.5-inch display, LTE, an 8-megapixel camera, 16GB of internal storage, and microSD support.
Intel’s First Store Coming to New York City, More Locations to Follow

Intel might be known for its processors inside PCs, but the company is now experimenting with a line of retail stores this holiday. A range of Intel “experience” pop-up stores are set to debut shortly, with the first opening in New York on November 23rd. The stores are designed for the holidays, and are only open until late January. In a promotional video, Intel claims it’s “redefining retail” with free coffee each day, free movies on Fridays, and a showcase of PCs, tablets, and other Intel-powered devices at the stores.
Pop-up stores designed to boost Intel’s brand
The pop-up stores will change physically three times daily, and it appears that Intel has built a dynamic layout to help shift products around in its retail stores….
A Lot Of New NVIDIA Linux Benchmarks Are Coming!
A number of new NVIDIA GeForce graphics card reviews under Linux are underway along with many more Linux GPU driver analysis articles, etc. NVIDIA has just sent over to Phoronix a number of new high-end graphics cards…
How to Create Desktop Shortcut or Launcher on Linux
If you have a program you use regularly on Linux desktop, you may want to create a “desktop shortcut”, so you can launch the program by simply clicking on the shortcut. While most GUI programs automatically create their desktop shortcut during installation, some GUI programs or terminal applications may require you to set up associated […]
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KDE Frameworks 5 Experience Will Be Stable Next Summer
Sebastian Kügler has provided an update concerning the state of running the Plasma Desktop running on top of Qt 5 and KDE Frameworks 5. A “tech preview” is still aimed for next month while a stable release for end-users is likely on the table for next summer…