Examples of Linux desktops are Gnome, Unity, KDE, and XFCE. This article explains the difference.
By Danny Stieben at MakeUseOf.com…
If you’ve been introduced to the world of Linux, it probably didn’t take too long to notice that it doesn’t have a single “face”. Linux can sport all kinds of desktop environments, or none at all. That alone is one of the great benefits of Linux among many more.
via What’s The Difference Between Linux Desktop Environments? [Technology Explained].
Excellent article by James Bruce regarding programming languages of the day.
From MakeUseOf.com…
When starting on the path of programming, it’s important you invest your time wisely in choosing to learn something that will both benefit you in the immediate future with visible results on your platform of choice, as well as getting you set up for any future languages. Your choice will depend upon a number of factors, so let’s take a look at their characteristics, ease of learning, and likelihood of earning you a living. I’ll also show you some code to display “hello world”, the first application many people write when learning a new language.
via Which Programming Language Should You Learn For Software Development?.
I’m always eager to test the new distributions. Here comes Fedora 16 and here is a preview from Carla Schroder at Linux.com.
From Linux.com…
Fedora Linux is always pushing the bleeding edge, and has evolved into a versatile, flexible distro with something for everyone, for little old ladies with netbooks to students to powerhouse enterprises. Fedora 16, Verne, is due to be released November 8, 2011, so let’s take a sneak peek at what’s inside.
From MakeUseOf.com…
Browse an assortment of amazingly useful commands. Whether you’re an veteran system admin or a command-line neophyte striving to discover more, CommandLineFu is a vote-driven collection of commands that serves up thousands of ideas you should have thought of but didn’t.
via CommandLineFu: Amazing Collection Of Command Line Gems [Linux & Mac].
I was reading Jack Wallen’s article on TechRepublic about the Bodhi Linux distribution and got distracted looking at the Bodhi Linux gallery of desktops. Pretty cool. I actually learned a few things by reading Jack’s piece so check it out.
My Digital Media students will be using Blender for their animation project. Looks like a new release is available.
From Phoronix.com…
The major Blender 2.60 release is ready to go and has been uploaded to the project’s file server.
via [Phoronix] Blender 2.60 Final Is Ready With Many Changes.
From HowToForge.com…
This tutorial shows how you can set up a Kubuntu 11.10 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge. Kubuntu 11.10 is derived from Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) and uses the KDE desktop instead of the GNOME desktop.
via The Perfect Desktop – Kubuntu 11.10 | HowtoForge – Linux Howtos and Tutorials.
From PCWorld.com…
Worried About Win 8 Secure Boot? So Is the Free Software Foundation
By Katherine Noyes, PCWorld
The secure boot mechanism planned for Microsoft’s Windows 8 has already provoked considerable outcry from Linux users worried that the technology will make it impossible to install their favorite free and open source operating system on Windows 8 certified PCs.
via Worried About Win 8 Secure Boot? So Is the Free Software Foundation | PCWorld Business Center.