A 2008 link roundup discussing open source commandments, Linux desktop strategies, and industry moves from companies like rPath and Microsoft.
Guide to installing and using Compcache on Linux to optimize RAM usage through compression, improving system performance.
A guide to using the Unix command-line tools 'less' and 'grep' for efficiently navigating and searching large log files during debugging.
Explains how to use apt pinning in Debian to mix stable, testing, and unstable packages for a balance of stability and new software.
A guide to customizing Ubuntu 8.04 after installation, covering font rendering, console fonts, and Emacs configuration.
A 2008 personal review comparing the Sony PRS-505 e-reader to the Kindle, focusing on design, cost, and superior open-source software support.
Discusses a change in Linux cp command behavior where the -f flag no longer overrides an interactive alias, and offers a workaround.
Explores the philosophical debate on whether 'perfect code' exists, comparing OS development philosophies and the role of stable interfaces.
A developer shares a positive experience with automatic printer setup on Ubuntu Linux, praising its ease compared to Windows and traditional Unix methods.
A 2007 analysis of Linux power management on laptops, highlighting successes with Powertop but criticizing manual driver workarounds needed for optimal battery life.
A user details their troubleshooting process for upgrading Ubuntu from 7.04 to 7.10, including fixing package errors and display issues.
A response to critiques of the 'benevolent dictator' governance model in open source, using Linux and Debian as examples.
A critical review of the Palm Foleo mobile companion, comparing its specs and limitations to a lightweight laptop.
Analyzes the 2006 Novell-Microsoft patent deal, arguing it's harmful to Linux and GPL compliance due to legal loopholes.
A guide to setting up WiFi connectivity on Ubuntu Dapper, covering open networks, WEP, and WPA configuration.
Discusses the value and challenges of Linux certifications, questioning their real-world effectiveness versus practical knowledge.
A technical guide on successfully enabling AIGLX graphics acceleration on a Dell Latitude D610 laptop running Ubuntu, focusing on the i810 Intel driver.
A developer explores using IEs 4 Linux to run Internet Explorer versions 5-6 on Ubuntu via Wine for web development testing.
A satirical look at the ideological debates within Debian and the FSF over kernel firmware licensing, framed as a Monty Python skit.
