Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha 3 Unifies User Menus

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July 27, 2012

The third alpha release of Ubuntu 12.10 brings a combined sessions and “Me” menu, changes to the Nautilus file manager and the update manager. The dedicated window for the third party drivers manager has been removed

AdaCamp DC: A Learning Environment for Women in Open Source

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OpenSource.com

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July 27, 2012

Everyone has been a minority in a larger group. You lived overseas and were the only American. You were the only tattooed person visiting the senior center. You were the only woman at a software conference. At those times, whether you wanted to be or not, you ‘represent.’ Your actions and words would set a standard, good or bad, by which others like you would be judged.

If you were in a foul mood, then all teenagers are rude. And if you sucked at math, then all girls suck at math. This is why AdaCamp DC this year was such a joy.

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Bodhi Linux 2.0.0 Stable Release Arrives

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July 27, 2012

Version 2.0 of Bodhi Linux, a minimalistic Enlightenment-based distribution, sees its underlying operating system upgraded; it includes the latest version of the Midori browser and the new Terminology terminal emulator

Kubuntu 12.10, Quantal Quetzal Alpha 3 Released

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July 27, 2012

The Kubuntu team has announced the availability of Alpha 3 of Kubuntu 12.10. This release is important for KDE users as they can get a glimpse of KDE 4.9, which is under heavy development and brings major UI improvements.

Facebook, HTC Developing Smartphone for 2013 Launch: Report

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ZDNet

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July 26, 2012

As Facebook users switch from the desktop to mobile platforms, the company is struggling to sustain ad revenue.

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Google Borrows Microsoft Tactics as it Ramps Up Amazon Cloud Battle

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ZDNet

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July 26, 2012

Google and Microsoft’s cloud revamps look set to dramatically change the competitive marketplace for infrastructure-as-a-service, but people are sceptical of their ability to dethrone Amazon

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Top Open Source Cloud Headlines Week of July 23

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Libby Clark

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July 26, 2012

This week’s top open source cloud news features VMware’s acquisition of Nicira; a Q&A with Citrix’s Mark Hinkle; the pros and cons of open source cloud platforms for IT managers; and insider news that Nebula has enticed some Rackspace developers away.

How VMware Embraced Its Open Source Nemesis
TechCrunch

VMware’s has acquired open source virtual networking company Nicira, which is also a main contributor to VMWare competitor OpenStack.

Secrecy is Google’s Achilles Heel in Battle for the Cloud
ZDNet

In a world in which buyers of cloud services want to transparency in the infrastructure, can Google be a serious competitor to Amazon if it goes the proprietary route?

Citrix’s Hinkle Proposes Linux Model for an Open Source Cloud
Linux.com

Mark Hinkle, who oversees the CloudStack efforts at Citrix, says the idea that too many open source cloud projects fragments the effort to compete with proprietary vendors is “crazy talk.”

Cloud Computing: Deploying Open-Source Cloud Systems: 5 Pros and 5 Cons
EWeek

A slideshow for IT managers on the benefits and drawbacks of deploying an open source cloud such as OpenStack or CloudStack.

OpenStack developers leave Rackspace for Nebula
GigaOM

Seven Rackspace developers, many former NASA employees, have left to work for former coworker Chris Kemp at Nebula.

Android and Nokia Smartphones Hijacked Via NFC

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July 26, 2012

At the Black Hat information security conference in Las Vegas, security specialist Charlie Miller has demonstrated how different manufacturers’ smartphones can be infected with malicious code via the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard [–] without the need for any interaction with the smartphone owner

Master the SysRq Key to Fix Any Linux Freeze-Up

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Lifehacker

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July 26, 2012

Click here to read Master the SysRq Key to Fix Any Linux Freeze-Up

No system is immune to hangs and freeze-ups, and that includes even the most austere Linux desktop. What sets Linux apart is a key that can call out to the core kernel to un-freeze your desktkop, kill memory-hogging services, and cause a clean restart. More »

Stable Kernel 3.2.24

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LWN

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July 26, 2012

Ben Hutchings has announced the release of the 3.2.24 stable kernel (patches). As usual, it contains important fixes throughout the kernel tree.