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10 Beautiful Linux Wallpaper

Ravi Ahuja — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:55:31 +0000

Linux is great OS and Linux lovers are increasing. With every new Linux looks and feel is getting better.

Many of use like beautiful pictures on our desktop Wallpaper and if you like Linux then here are some beautiful Linux wallpaper.

Linux Touch screen features and options

Ravi Ahuja — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:27:01 +0000

Although Linux is a free operation system it is quite stable and it has more features than for example Microsoft Windows. Also Linux do not require so much system resources to work properly. The Linux is also quite suitable if you have any touch screen components of your computer. However you must have in mind that not all of the Linux versions are suitable for such devices.

The most popular Linux distributions that are good for touch screen monitors are:

Ubuntu Linux – very suitable for people who have any devices that have touch screens. This distribution will allow you to just touch the screen in order to access some of your files or browse the internet. It is free for downloading at http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Mandriva Linux – quite good for all types and brands of touch screen devices and also have the drivers for the in it. The interface of this distribution is also made user friendly and you will have no troubles with it. As all of the Linux distributions this one is free for use at http://www2.mandriva.com/

Debian Linux – In most of the forums in the internet many people say this distribution is quite suitable for any touch screen devices and it has most of the newest drivers in it. This way you will just have to plug in your device. This distribution is available at http://www.debian.org/CD/http-ftp/ and it is free. There you will also be able to get all of the instructions on how to install this.

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Get Linux CD/DVD for Free or Buy at Very Low Price

Best Free Linux Web Programming Editors

Ravi Ahuja — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:20:05 +0000

To build a website common programming languages like HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP etc are used. These programming can be done on any simple text editor. If you feel little difficult to work on text editor then we use web programming editor or WYSIWYG editor.

Web editor software help to build website easily by highlighting code, they can show instant result right on editor with WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get.), gives code help, this help you build site quickly.

Web programming is common to any OS platform. HTML, PHP, CSS etc are common programming language. If you are Linux user and looking for Web editor software then here are free Linux web editors.

5 Top Free Linux Web Programming Editor

1. Aptana Studio – Aptana Studio is free, open source IDE software. It supports languages like HTML, DOM, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, Jaxer, Ruby on Rails, Python, Adobe AIR, Apple iPhone and Nokia S60 development. For Java support, plug Aptana Studio into Eclipse. It is a powerful web editor with good support and regular development.

2. Komodo Edit - Komodo Edit is a free, open source editor from dynamic language experts. It supports languages like Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, and Tcl, plus JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and XML, and template languages like RHTML, Template-Toolkit, HTML-Smarty and Django. It comes for multiplatform Windows, Mac, and Linux.

3. Bluefish – Bluefish is a powerful editor and supports many programming and markup languages, and it focuses on editing dynamic and interactive websites. Bluefish is open source project. It supports OS like Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS-X, OpenBSD and Solaris, Windows. It is a Lightweight fast application with many great features.

4. KompoZer - KompoZer is another free web editor software. KompoZer is a complete Web Authoring System that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing. KompoZer is designed to be extremely easy to use, making it ideal for non-technical computer users who want to create an attractive professional-looking web site without needing to know HTML or web coding.

5. SeaMonkey – SeaMonkey is not just web editor it is all-in-one internet application suite. It contains an Internet browser, email & newsgroup client, HTML editor, IRC chat and web development tools. If you want to do most of the web related task from one place then SeaMonkey is for you. SeaMonkey uses much of the same Mozilla source code which powers such successful siblings as Firefox, Thunderbird, Camino, Sunbird and Miro.

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Get Linux CD/DVD for Free or Buy at Very Low Price

Ravi Ahuja — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:47:15 +0000

As Linux popularity is growing everyone want to hand on Linux. As you know Linux is always free and there are many Linux Distributions and almost every distro is free. You can download Linux from different Linux developer site.

Linux comes with hundreds of free software included in distribution and downloading full distribution is very big in size and with normal internet connection it is difficult to download Linux. Another way to get Linux is on CD/DVD for free but from where you can get free Linux CD/DVD or can buy at low price.

There are many companies who develop Linux and distribute them with there own name like Fedora, Ubuntu etc. Some of the Linux developers provide there free Linux CD/DVD you can request them from there site.

When you request for free Linux CD/DVD it is not sure you will get free CD or it takes can take lot of time to reach you. Another way to get Linux CD/DVD is to buy it. Why to buy when its free yes it’s free but buying doesn’t mean that you have to pay big amount. There are many Linux lovers who can send you free Linux CD or provide you CD at very low price about $2-10 only.

Here is the List from where you can get Free Linux CD/DVD or can get at very low price.

Ubuntu CD – Ubuntu offers free Desktop or Server Edition CD for free. It can take up to ten weeks to receive your free CD. You can request free CD from this link -
Requesting free Ubuntu CD

Fedora – Fedora also offers free CD program FreeMedia but problem with Fedora is that there free media program is not always open it open for very few time. There is one good thing with Fedora that if there FreeMedia program is closed then you can request free CD from there Ambassadors which are available to most of the countries and you can request free CD to them.
Request Free Fedora CD
Request Free Fedora CD from Ambassadors

OpenSolaris – OpenSolaris also offers you free OpenSolaris CD. Request OpenSolaris free CD

TheLinuxStore – TheLinuxStore offers free Linux CD. They do not develop there own Linux but they provide different Linux distribution at very low price. They also offer free different Linux distribution CD but free CD request is open very few times. Request free CD or Buy Linux at very low cost.

Other place to buy – There are plenty of site from where you can buy Linux CD at very low price. It is not possible to list those entire sites here. There is better way to find where to buy Linux CD. Debian is another Linux distribution but they not offer free CD but they have a great list of Linux provider from different countries. You can buy your favorite Linux distribution at very low price.
Linux Vendor list

5 Best Place to Learn Linux – Linux Tutorial Sites

Ravi Ahuja — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:38:33 +0000

Linux have amazed every tech guy and make them curious to hands on Linux. Many of us not feel Linux easy to use but almost everyone agrees that it is a powerful l OS.

I am always interested in learning more on Linux. I found Linux is not as difficult as many people think and they feel it is little difficult to find Linux tutorial. I don’t think so that it is difficult to find Linux tutorial. I searched for some best place to learn Linux and decided to list those sites where you can find lot of Linux tutorial.

5 Linux Tutorial Sites

The Linux Tutorial – This site coves all Linux tutorials from Basics to Advanced users. There is a HOWTO section which will help you to find How To quires. There is a forum on which you can ask questions on Linux which can be answered by other users.

LOWFAT Linux – Tutorial on this site is written by Doctor Bob author of this site. This site covers in-depth Linux tutorial which can be easily understand by beginner.

Linux Online – There are about 20 Lessons which will cover all your basic Linux features and working. It can be best for beginners.

YouTube – Yes youtube.com popular video hosting site. You may probably thinking why YouTube? YouTube is a Video site but you will find many great Linux video tutorials created by many users from all around the World. Just search for Linux tutorial and you will get hundreds of Linux tutorial videos.

LinuxSelfhelp – This site contain tutorial in category format where you can select your Linux category like Getting Started, Running Multiple OS’s, Programming on Linux or System Administration. You will get detailed tutorial on all categories.

Make Linux Effects better then Windows Vista Aero

Ravi Ahuja — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:53:22 +0000

Many people think that Linux is not as good in looks then Windows specially Windows Vista Aero. If you think Linux can’t get great effects then Windows Vista Aero then wait and take a look at Beryl.

Beryl is an OpenGL accelerated desktop that seeks to provide a free, open source desktop experience. It change the way you use Linux. It will provide great effect to our Linux desktop and I am sure you will change you view about Linux desktop effects.
Beryl provides many effects to your desktop have a look at its features.

Scale Effect
Scale out all your windows to get a thumbnail birds eye view of your desktop.

Enhanced Switcher
Alt+Tab switcher displays live preview thumbnails to make it easier to visually identify your applications.

Desktop Cube
Rotate around your desktop, really get a feel for where you are…

Window Animations
Window animations now clearly show you where your windows are going…

Window Effects
Real time window effects are fun and useful…

Blur Effects
Blur behind your terminal and get rid of those hard lines…

Still not impressed then watch this video and I am sure this will impress you.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC5uEe5OzNQ&NR=1

Learn more about Beryl.

5 Most Popular Linux Distributions

Ravi Ahuja — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:35:07 +0000

Main reason of increasing popularity of Linux is because there are many Linux distributions available to choose from. Every Linux distribution has its own strength which attracts user to adopt that Linux distribution.

As an open source operating system Linux is always free to use. There are many Linux distributions are available and every distribution is trying to make Linux more easy to use and more powerful than any other OS.

5 Best Linux Distributions

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is most popular Linux Distribution in market. With its easy installation and user friendly interface makes it more popular to new Linux switchers. It comes with many free bundle software which fulfills almost all requirements of users. Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you’ll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.

Fedora

Fedora was introduced after Red Hat discontinued its Free Red Had distribution. Fedora is sponsored by Red Hat. By name Fedora can be the most popular Linux distributions as many knows it as Red Hat product. Fedora is easy to install and comes with lot of free applications. Linus Torvalds, the creator and primary maintainer of Linux use Fedora which inspire many to use Fedora.

Debian

Ubuntu Linux is based on Debian which tells Debian’s popularity. Debian GNU/Linux provides more than a pure OS: it comes with over 25113 packages, precompiled software bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine.

openSUSE

openSUSE is quite user friendly Linux, with great user interface and Vista like start menu. openSUSE includes YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) to make installing applications very easy. It is not easy to install for new users. openSUSE project is sponsored by Novell. openSUSE focus on easy to use and improve hardware support.

Arch Linux

Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple. Arch Linux is for expert Linux user as it installs with bash commands no GUI desktop. You can install basic KDE desktop on Arch Linux. It is mostly used on web hosting servers for fast performance.

How you Pronounce Linux

Ravi Ahuja — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:20:26 +0000

I have found many time people pronouncing Linux in different ways and they feel they are right whatever they pronounce. If
you are also confuse with pronunciation of Linux then watch this video where creator of Linux kernel Linus Torvalds explores how he pronounces Linux.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IfHm6R5le0

Vista Style Linux Distro

Ravi Ahuja — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:44:25 +0000

Many of us love Windows Vista look its aero feel greats. Vista sidebar impressed many people and its visual effects make people love Vista. But its performance, system requirement and cost make it unpopular. People still like to have their OS look Vista.

Linux cost effectiveness make it popular but it looks make people unhappy. If you want Linux with Vista style look then look for this Linux Distro.

Vixta is a customize version of Fedora Linux with Windows Vista look. Its Vista style look makes you love this Linux.

About Linux people feel uncomfortable using it over Windows but with Vixta you may find it easy to use thanks to its Vista style interface. Its taskbar, start button will make you feel like you are using Vista.

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5 Best Free Antivirus Software for Linux

Ravi Ahuja — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:08:38 +0000

Antivirus software a must have software for any operating system. Today no computer is safe with Viruses whether it is Windows, Linux or Mac PC nothing is safe. To safeguard our computer we use Antivirus software. Antivirus software search viruses on our computer and delete them to safe our computer.

Linux is becoming popular day by day because it is available for free. As Linux is becoming popular as much viruses are infecting Linux computer. To prevent you Linux based computer you can use any of these free Antivirus software for Linux.

Free Antivirus software for Linux

1. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition: Whether it is Windows or Linux AVG is always first choice for free antivirus software. AVG is most downloaded software on CNET’s download.com. It covers almost all things as paid software.
Easy to download, install and use
Protection against viruses and spyware

2. Avira AntiVir Personal: Avira AntiVir Personal – FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected.
AntiVir protection against viruses, worms and Trojans
AntiDialer protection against expensive dialers
AntiRootkit protection against hidden rootkits
Faster Scanning up to 20% faster
New User Interface
AntiPhishing protection against phishing

3. avast! antivirus Home Edition includes ANTI-SPYWARE protection, certified by the West Coast Labs Checkmark process, and ANTI-ROOTKIT detection based on the best-in class GMER technology. Simple to use and automated Daily automatic updates ensure continuous data protection against all types of malware and spyware.
Anti-spyware built-in
Anti-rootkit built-in
Strong self-protection
Antivirus kernel
Integrated Virus Cleaner
Virus Chest
Network Shield
Web Shield

4. Panda Antivirus: Panda Antivirus for Linux is an antivirus for Linux servers and desktops. It is an antivirus designed to be managed from the command line or console. To do this, an executable called PAVCL will be used.
The aim of Panda Antivirus for Linux is to scan and disinfect Windows and DOS workstations connected to a Linux server, as well as the Linux server itself.
Panda Antivirus for Linux scans files using both string searches and heuristic methods. The target files of the antivirus are Word documents, Java Applets, ActiveX controls and compressed files (ZIP, RAR, etc.). At the moment, it does not scan the boot sector or the partitions table.

5. Clam AntiVirus is an open source (GPL) anti-virus toolkit for UNIX, designed especially for e-mail scanning on mail gateways. It provides a number of utilities including a flexible and scalable multi-threaded daemon, a command line scanner and advanced tool for automatic database updates. The core of the package is an anti-virus engine available in a form of shared library.

Also see Top 5 Free Antivirus Software for Windows.