4,164 posts tagged Windows Linux

Last night, my Linux (PCLinux) broke. And this evening I finally fixed it, with some help from Windows. I’ll be telling the whole story along with what happened in the post below, but before that let me start with a few disclaimers (warnings/cautions etc). First, it was clearly my mistake in the start the led to the demise of my Linux.

The Evans Data Corporation (EDC) has released a very interesting study about the target of the majority of Windows developers. This long after the release of Vista, one would expect the new Microsoft OS to be the favorite target of developers. One would, however, be wrong.

It’s nothing but love for Windows XP and all scraps, crumbs and leftovers for Windows Vista. One inherent consequence of having an operating system dig its roots into the market for five years, is the creation of not only a loyal user base, but also of a community of developers that find it equally difficult to transition to a new platform.

Intel C Compiler For Linux 8.1.021 / Windows 8.1.024 May 14th, 2008 Intel Compilers help Linux software run at top speeds. Using Intel Compilers, developers can write high-performance software for desktops and servers. These compilers are compatible with existing development environments on Linux, so it’s easy to start using them.

If you happen to store more than just standard Torrents on your home PC setup, perhaps it is time to think of a RAID solution, especially when you have a few other PC and notebooks networked. The aims to fill this niche, featuring a fully loaded 2-bay external RAID solution that targets both home and small business storage needs.

Mozilla Sunbird v0.2 RC May 14th, 2008 Sunbird Project is a redesign of the Mozilla Calendar component. The goal is to produce a cross platform standalone calendar application based on Mozilla’s XUL user interface language.

I have often wondered why people say that Linux terminal commands are unintuitive. Let us look at the following commands, and I shall explain where their names come from: ls = list cd = change directory sudo = super user do pwd = print working directory chmod = change mode chown = change owner And so on, and so forth.

Redefine your personal productivity by tweaking, modding, mashing up, and repurposing Web apps, desktop software, and common everyday objects. The 88 “life hacks” - clever shortcuts and lesser-known, faster ways to complete a task - in this book are some of the best in Lifehacker.com’s online archive.

Adobe Reader v7.0.0 Final May 14th, 2008 Adobe Reader is free and freely distributable software that lets you view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Adobe Reader also lets you fill in and submit PDF forms online.

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