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An interesting article at Bash Cures Cancer. It's a bit old but I don't think it matters in this case. Not sure about the site name... :huh:

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We used to use them in HM Customs & Excise... :)

Here's a thought experiment proposed by the Linux Foundation today: If you had to start from scratch, what would it cost to create a Linux distribution? The short answer is: about $1.4bn for the Linux kernel and about $10.8bn for the Red Hat Fedora 9 development release, the latest one out this summer. More at The Register.

Apricot has pulled the plug on its Linux-based netbook, choosing instead to offer the pint-sized Picobook Pro only with Windows XP. "Apricot believes that this will be a more attractive product offering for their target customers, because as soon as it is switched on, it is ready for use." More at The Register.

qa.openoffice.org looks like the place. ;)

This year's Installfest will be on 22 November. Details at mandriva.com.

Ever wondered why your new computer feels sluggish -- or afraid you'll blow your overclocked processor to smithereens? The Inquisitor testing platform wraps the best of open source benchmarking tools in special scripts to help you test and diagnose your hardware. In the current Inquisitor version 3.0 live CD, there are 25 tests and benchmarks for testing hardware devices such as processors, hard disks, and removable devices like USB and CD drives. More at linux.com.

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Perhaps you need to install system-config-printer - see this Errata item.

Falke Timme shows you how to set up the Perfect Desktop at howtoforge.com.

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I expect Adam read it here. ;)

Read the Errata for information on known problems with Mandriva Linux 2009 and, where available, how to fix, avoid or work around them. Updated 29 March 2009

This Release Notes contain important information for the Mandriva Linux 2009 release. The following topics are covered: General information about new features and major changes Changes to the Mandriva installer and upgrade instructions for Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring users Changes to supported hardware and drivers Changes regarding software packages Other technical information for experienced users

The announcement from the official blog is now in Portal News. :)

Mandriva have today released Mandriva Linux 2009, the new autumnal release of their distribution. 2009 is a bold release which brings the new KDE 4.1 as the default desktop, along with a re-designed installer and Mandriva Control Center and many other new features. Other significant updates include GNOME 2.24, OpenOffice.org 3, Mozilla Firefox 3, and kernel 2.6.27. For more details, see the Release Tour and the Release Notes. Get it at the download page, or go straight to the torrent list.

Unless you know what you're doing, I suggest you wait for an official announcement before downloading. It usually appears on the official Mandirva Blog. :)

Linus has started a blog at torvalds-family.blogspot.com. NetworkWorld asked him about it...

If you thought helping out on a BOINC project might be difficult, High Tech Sister shows you how to get started...

It appears to be in the kdewebdev package. :) If you click on the repository of your choice in Configure Media, then choose the Edit option, you will see which mirror is assigned...