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Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10 )

Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10 )Getting onlineHere in Australia, I've never been with any ISP that has made available drivers or software to connect with Linux. In fact, Mac users have sometimes had problems.There's something about all flavors of Linux that always makes me shiver and think...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10, Intrepid Ibex

Discussion threads 2008-10-22

(First look at Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex)

(First look at Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex)This is what I useMy current desktop (Ubuntu 8.04) looks almost identical to this. Myself, I prefer a darker grey, a brighter orange, and a slightly different title bar, but to each their own.

Tags: Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10, Intrepid Ibex, First Look

Discussion threads 2008-07-24

First look at Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex

First look at Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid IbexAny movement on the installer issueyou recently took up in a blog, Adrian ? I hope you'll stay on top of this one, not only with respect to [b]Ubuntu[/b], but also for other major distros....HenriThe Satanic theme is *not* part of 8.10...

Tags: Operating systems, Ubuntu, Satanic theme, Ubuntu 8.10, Satanic

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Additional Resources

Canonical's Ubuntu reaches for the cloud

Canonical's Ubuntu reaches for the cloudJaunty Jackalope is DOAUbuntu 9.04 ("Jaunty Jackalope") is dead on arrival DOA, as far as I'm concerned. I first tested it as a "LiveCD" on a 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron laptop computer with 512 MB RAM (470 MB available to system) and internal 30...

Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Ubuntu, Jaunty Jackalope, Canonical

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Does the end of free XP support help push you to Vista or 7 ... or Linux?

Does the end of free XP support help push you to Vista or 7 ... or Linux?Not sure what the issue is......for home use I just go with whatever OS I fancy - I have a box running Intrepid Ibex and a box running Vista Home Premium x64.XP's just an...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Vista NOW, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-03-26

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11: Lots of Tech but Short on Polish

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11: Lots of Tech but Short on PolishNot often I agree with Flude, but he is right on the money with this postJason,This is a whine. Why do you complain about services that should be off by default?As for your comment about "but your typical end-user...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, .NET, Development tools, Desktops, Servers, Perlow, Novell Inc., Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11, SuSE, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Mono, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, SuSE Linux, distro

Discussion threads 2009-03-23

Clouds, history, and unmitigated drivel

Clouds, history, and unmitigated drivelHere come the flames!Regardless of the accurracy/inaccuracy of your vision, I can see the flames coming already.I personally don't see anything overtly incorrect in what you state, but my interpretation differs slightly.In my opinion, until they can find a way to capitalize on the creation of...

Tags: NETWORKING, New Network Architecture, network, monoculture

Discussion threads 2009-01-29

From Windows to Unix: a mental journey

From Windows to Unix: a mental journeyAn idealogically unnecessary journey......that will waste time and energy for those who use what works, not what is politically preferred by people who have tunnel vision.Arrogance"With Windows and zOS you care mostly about applications, with Unix you care mostly about users."I call BS. If...

Tags: Operating systems, Unix, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-24

Do we all need 2 computers?

Do we all need 2 computers?Glad you took advantage ...... of the seed program with Acer. :DWindows XP preinstalled, but that can be helpedI saw on the specifications page, that they have Windows XP preinstalled. Not a good choice in an Ed Tech environment, I think. However, that can easily...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, computer, laptop computer, Ubuntu, UNetbootin

Discussion threads 2008-12-18

Tough Love with openSUSE 11.1

openSUSE 11.1 is packed full of features, but a lack of QA and user acceptance testing in this release may cause Linux newbies to seek out other distributions, such as Ubuntu Ibex. I wanted to love openSUSE 11.1. I really did. ...

Tags: Ubuntu, Release, QA, Server, openSUSE 11.1, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-12-18

MS Patch Tuesday whopper: 28 vulnerabilities in Windows, IE, Office

MS Patch Tuesday whopper: 28 vulnerabilities in Windows, IE, OfficeMS Patch Tuesday whopper: 28 vulnerabilities in Windows, IE, OfficeMicrosoft should be praised for catching this many flaws and fixing them in a timely manner. Think of all the time and research that went in to get 28 patches out. ...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Operating systems, Zune Software, vulnerability, whopper, MS Patch Tuesday whopper, MS Patch Tuesday, Microsoft Zune, Windows IE, MS patch, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., patch management, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2008-12-09

News to know: Internet worm's 20th birthday; Windows 7; Apple patents; Ubuntu

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Mary Jo Foley: Windows 7 to scale to 256 processors Add Windows Mobile 6.5 to the Microsoft roadmap John Carroll: Windows 7 - user interface...

Tags: Ubuntu, Google Inc., Patent, Internet, Microsoft Windows 7, Internet Worm, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-31

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is out

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is outTry the torrent instead, Adrian.I am using Shareaza to download the torrent instead of taxing the mirrors even further.Installed the RC of Ubuntu with Wubi.Now I am downloading the image of Kubuntu to test and see if KDE 4 is worth switching to before I...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is out

Bang on schedule, the next release of Ubuntu - 8.10, Intrepid Ibex - hits the download servers ... if you can get it! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex, Servers, Hardware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-10-30

Images: Ubuntu's Intrepid Ibex on the loose

Canonical plans to release Ubuntu 8.10, aka Intrepid Ibex, on Thursday. It is striving for ease of use, a tough challenge given the complexities of Linux. Here's a peek at some of the new features. by CNET News.com

Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2008-10-30

Ubuntu 8.10 desktop, server to ship Oct 30

Trick or treat? Treat. Canonical's latest desktop and server editions of its popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, formerly code named Intrepid Ibex, will be available on October 30. The key new feature on the Ubuntu 8.10 desktop -- 3G network support - enables pervasive connectivity....

Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, Servers, Desktops, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2008-10-26

Ubuntu 8.10 release candidate is out

For those interested in taking the latest incarnation of Ubuntu for a spin, you might like to know that a release candidate of Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" is available for download a few days ahead of the full release. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Ubuntu, Release Candidate, Ubuntu 8.10 Release Candidate, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Chipsets, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Blog posts 2008-10-24

Taking Ubuntu Ibex on vacation

Humacao, Puerto Rico. Where Ubuntu Ibex will be put to the test. Well, it's time for little rest and relaxation. As of Saturday, I'm officially on vacation for a week -- the Gantt charts, the Visios, the component models, the time sheets,...

Tags: Ubuntu, Vacation, Linux, E-mail, Operating Systems, Software, Online Communications, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-10-23

News to know: Google vs. Washington, Mac enterprise, Ubuntu, Twitter

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Sam Diaz: Score one for Washington as Google gets schooled Joe Brockmeier: Google: Evil or just overworked? Ryan Naraine: Google readying fix for Chrome file download...

Tags: Ubuntu, Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Mobile, Social Media, Twitter, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-10-21

Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" feels more like a service pack than a new release

Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" feels more like a service pack than a new releaseIsn't part of the point of a service packbetter driver support?RE: Ubuntu 8.10I hate to say it, but the last two versions of Ubuntu have had a feel of "service pack" like changes. Either a concerted...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, service pack, Ubuntu 8.10

Discussion threads 2008-10-20