KShutdown Review – Scheduled Shutdown, Restarts, and Other Actions on Linux

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November 30, 2015

KShutdown is an application that allows users to customize the shutdown procedure for Linux and Windows OS, with features like time delay or proper notifications.

The Windows OS has a ton of these applications, but there aren’t too many for Linux users. The main difference is that Linux users can do pretty much anything they want from the terminal, but that’s not always fun, especially if you are new to this OS. Having a proper application that can automate the shutdown sys… (read more)

Deepin 15 Alpha 2 Released With Many System Changes

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Phoronix

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November 30, 2015

The developers behind the Deepin Linux distribution announced their 15 Alpha 2 release this weekend, which they’ve tagged “a different Deepin for you.”..

Hands-On with the Raspberry Pi Zero

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ZDNet

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November 30, 2015

I didn’t expect to be fortunate enough to get one very quickly, but I was very pleased to be wrong! Here are my first steps with the ‘$5 computer’.

Give Thanks: Cyber Monday Linux Certification Offer

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Linux Training Staff

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November 30, 2015

training promo tshirt This season’s spirit of giving fits right in with the Linux and open source philosophy. Whether you’re paying it forward in line for coffee, volunteering at a local food bank, or contributing to an open source project in your spare time, giving back to the community is what it’s all about.

In keeping with that tradition, the Linux Foundation is offering a special Cyber Monday deal on training and certification to help you build your job skills or transition to a new career.

This week only, you can sign up for training and certification as a Linux system administrator for a special rate of $179 (regularly $499)! This special deal includes:

1 year of access to LFS201 Essentials of System Administration. This course will teach you everything you need to know to get certified as a professional system administrator.
1 attempt at the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Exam (with a free retake).
1 awesome Tux T-shirt to commemorate your participation in this sale.

Linux skills are in high demand, and training from the Linux Foundation can help you get those skills. The Linux Certification Program provides performance-based exams created with feedback from the community, so they are always up-to-date and relevant. Additionally, you can choose from online, classroom, and on-site Linux training offerings, to make sure the training will fit into your busy schedule.

This special offer ends Friday, December 4 at midnight Pacific. Sign up now and start enjoying the season of giving.

Pick of the Bunch: Cloud Development Tools

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Steve Emms

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November 29, 2015

Cloud computing is not simply a popular phrase; it is a very important part of how we use technology. Cloud computing is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Developers need a broad set of powerful tools to use the cloud. There are far too many excellent cloud development tools, and this is not an exhaustive survey. But here are four excellent tools that caught our eye.

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Nova and Neutron work-flow && CLI for HAProxy/Keepalived 3 Node Controller RDO Liberty

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Boris Derzhavets

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November 29, 2015

The correct name of this post is supposed to be “Nova and Neutron workflow && CLI for HAProxy/Keepalived 3 Node Controller RDO Liberty in an appropriate amount of detail”. It follows up http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/222164/index.html . All environment has been built via Nova and Neutron CLI ( no Horizon involvement ). Neutron work-flow on Controller is described including OVS flow rules on external brigge created by flat external network provider and eth0 external interface as VLAN OVS port of bridge br-eth0.

Complete text may be seen here

Automate your Linux Server Configurations with Puppet

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Leo G

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November 26, 2015

Puppet is an automation tool which allows you to automate the configuration of software like apache and nginx across multiple servers.

Puppet installation
In this tutorial we will be installing Puppet in the Puppet/Agent mode.You can install it in a Stand Alone mode as well.

OS & software Versions
Centos 6.5
Linux kernel 2.6.32
Puppet 3.6.2

Let’s get to it then.

http://techarena51.com/index.php/a-simple-way-to-install-and-configure-a-puppet-server-on-linux/

Tiny, Rugged SBC Runs Linux or Android on Snapdragon 410

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LinuxGizmos

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November 25, 2015

Inforce has launched an 85 x 54mm “Inforce 6309 Micro SBC” that runs Linux or Android on a Snapdragon 410 and offers -30 to 85°C operation and optional PoE. Qualcomm’s ARMv8, 64-bit Snapdragon 410 has proven to be popular among embedded developers. In addition to Inforce Computing’s new Inforce 6309 Micro SBC, we have seen […]

Yorba Group, Developers of Geary and Shotwell, Is No Longer Active

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Softpedia

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November 25, 2015

The Yorba Foundation, a group of developers working on applications like Geary or Shotwell, is no more, and the projects are now available through the GNOME stack.

A lot of hopes have been put into the Geary email client, and users were hoping that it’s going to evolve into a powerful alternative for Mozilla’s Thunderbird. It was in the works for a good while, and at one point it even looked like it’s going places. Unfortunately, the Yorba guys have moved on to other things… (read more)

8 Big Data Turkeys and How to Keep Them From Giving You Heartburn

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eWeek

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November 25, 2015

Data is only good if it is reliable, accurate and timely. When data is poorly handled, it can produce a number of issues that could stress an IT exec.