Submission + - Selecting a Notebook Linux Distribution
garry_g writes: After running Windows on my workplace boxes for way too long due to certain requirements (Lotus Notes, M$ Office, and the likes), I just got my brand new notebook, which — with a Core2 Duo Processor & 2Gig of ram — I would like to run with Linux as my primary OS. Most Windows requirements I have should be more than covered by installing VMWare, XP & the required apps in the VM. I plan on adding a small (30G) partition for the cases in which I would require to run some high-performance native Windows apps (I know, it's an oxymoron) or something requiring large amounts of memory.
Anyway, I already gave SuSE Enterprise Desktop 10 a try, which seems to have some quirks with the new HW (Dell Latitude D520). Before I go through half a dozen of Distros (Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSuSE,...) — what's your opinion on a decent Linux Distribution for a Notebook?
Please note, I've been using Unix/Linux since something like 1988 (obviously not Linux then, but since Kernel 0.99PL12), so I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty from some low-level configs and stuff ... :) So it doesn't have to be a polished End-User-Only distribution ...
Anyway, I already gave SuSE Enterprise Desktop 10 a try, which seems to have some quirks with the new HW (Dell Latitude D520). Before I go through half a dozen of Distros (Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSuSE,...) — what's your opinion on a decent Linux Distribution for a Notebook?
Please note, I've been using Unix/Linux since something like 1988 (obviously not Linux then, but since Kernel 0.99PL12), so I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty from some low-level configs and stuff
Submission + - Finally, someone creates the mouse mouse.
Anonymous Coward writes: "It's been a long time coming, but someone has finally created the mouse mouse. What is a mouse mouse, you ask? It's a computer mouse, in a real mouse. It's a recursive mouse! It even has a scroll wheel.
It's on Instructables, so there are instructions as well, should one feel a normal mouse is just completely inadequate and the need to create one's own. I'm doubting many will go that far, but hey, it's good to have the option. Best yet, it glows!"
It's on Instructables, so there are instructions as well, should one feel a normal mouse is just completely inadequate and the need to create one's own. I'm doubting many will go that far, but hey, it's good to have the option. Best yet, it glows!"
Submission + - Gigabyte Aurora 570 Black Tower ATX Computer Case
Nathan writes: "Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/gigabyte_aurora_5 70_case/
Article PIC: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/gigabyte_aurora_5 70_case/img/email.jpg
Article Snippet:
"Gigabyte's 3DAurora 570 chassis is the second-generation offering in this product line and a very worthy successor to the original. With many improvements over its older brother and several new features, the 570 is a high quality case that will make an excellent home for the latest maximum-effort systems an enthusiast might wish to install. It has a distinctive look, great performance and a feature list the likes of which give many chassis manufacturers a thing or two to learn.""
Article PIC: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/gigabyte_aurora_
Article Snippet:
"Gigabyte's 3DAurora 570 chassis is the second-generation offering in this product line and a very worthy successor to the original. With many improvements over its older brother and several new features, the 570 is a high quality case that will make an excellent home for the latest maximum-effort systems an enthusiast might wish to install. It has a distinctive look, great performance and a feature list the likes of which give many chassis manufacturers a thing or two to learn.""
Feed Microsoft, Trying to Avoid a European Fine, Defends Demand for Royalties (nytimes.com)
Microsoft filed documents defending its demand to be paid royalties for releasing some software code to competitors.
Submission + - Sabotage at Calif. Power Grid's Data Center
miller60 writes: "A disgruntled system administrator intentionally pressed the Emergency Power Off (EPO) button in the data center that manages the electric grid for most of California, crashing the facility for hours, according to law enforcement accounts. The grid was unaffected, primarily because the event took place late on a Sunday night, rather than on a high-load weekday, according to power industry officials. The sysadmin worked for a third-party contractor which had warned its client, the California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO), that the employee should be denied access to the facility. Inquiries are focused on why he was still able to get into the data center, which had several levels of access security."
Feed Barclays' chip and PIN readers will work for other banks (theregister.com)
Submission + - DX 10 on XP, MacOS X, Linux: is it possible?
javipas writes: "A young programmer leading the 'Alky Project' has reverse-engineered the Geometry Shader code on DX10, and if what he says is true, running DX10 apps and games will be possible on plattforms different from Windows Vista. Microsoft made clear that DX 10 would only be available through Vista and compatible hardware, so being able to run DX10 on Windows XP, MacOS X or even Linux could be really interesting. The current preview allows to run several examples of the DirecX SDK on Windows XP. Promising."
Submission + - Epic Fantast FPS: Project Offset (LINK MISSING)
skatehead writes: "in my previous submission i forgot the link to the secret page with the hit counter on it
http://www.projectoffset.com/astormiscoming/
cheers"
Submission + - Epic Fantasy FPS: Project Offset update!
skatehead writes: "Most gamers (and slashdotters) will remember when the initial team of 3 developers behind Project Offset (http://www.projectoffset.com/) released a video showing off a sneak peak of their upcoming game and engine
(see previous slashdot article http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/08/11/ 2019242)
Now it has been almost a year since the last media was released (http://www.projectoffset.com/downloads.html) and the game has apparently progressed to the point of starting their marketing campaign
A few days ago a forum member found a hidden page titles "a storm is coming" on the offset website, and after he showed a few friends, they noticed a bar that was progressing with every unique view
the bar filled up within a few hours and 2 new screenshots were released! (http://www.xboxyde.com/news_4235_en.html)
now the bar has reset, and its taking alot more views to fill it up this time (more than 24 hours to get to 80%)!
no one knows whats coming next, but after this many views, we're expecting a bunch of screenshots or even a new video!
just thought it was a really cool marketing idea, and im also interested in getting that bar filled up
it's been posted on a bunch of news sites including ign (http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/782/782412p1.html) and blue's news, and all over forums everywhere, but it still hasnt hit 100%
hopefully slashdot can help out there? :)
cheers"
Submission + - Dell will be selling PCs with pre-installed Linux
Elbethil writes: "Dell has recently announced that they will start to sell PCs that are pre-installed with Linux, in response to consumer demand from a 2007 survey as well as feedback given on IdeaStorm. According to Dell, "our first step in this effort is offering Linux preinstalled on select desktop and notebook systems." They have not yet announced which distros they will be offering, nor which specific computer models they will come on, but did promise an update in "the coming weeks.""
Submission + - Va. Tech Gunman Bought Ammo Clips on eBay
theodp writes: "Whatever it is... you can get it on eBay. Virginia Tech gunman Seung-Hui Cho bought ammo clips on eBay three weeks before his killing rampage. Cho, who traded as blazers5505 and enjoyed 98.5% positive feedback, was the winning bidder on this Walther P22 standard 10 round magazines 2 pack auction and frequented other sellers including One Click Shooting. 'Happy to deal with [a] responsible buyer,' said one seller of Cho. 'Highly recommended,' added another. So much for the Wisdom of Crowds."
Submission + - Novell Bombards SCO with Summary Judgment Motions
rm69990 writes: Novell has filed 4 motions for Summary Judgment against SCO, which essentially ask the court to toss the remainder of SCO's case that isn't already being arbitrated between SUSE and SCO. One seeks a ruling from the court that Novell transfered none of the copyrights in Unix to SCO, which is backed up by many exhibits and declarations from people who negotiated the deal. Another, along the same lines, asks the court to toss the portions of SCO's Unfair Competition and Breach of Contract claims pertaining to the Unix copyrights. The third asks the court to rule that Novell did not violate the Technology License Agreement between SCO and Novell, and last and also least, the fourth seeks to toss the Slander of Title for the additional reason that SCO has failed to prove any special damages. These motions follow 2 motions for summary judgment filed by Novell late last year on 2 of their counterclaims.
Feed Lenovo laying off 1,400 employees, looking overseas (engadget.com)
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
Tough news on the Lenovo front, as the "world's third ranking PC manufacturer" is looking to axe 1,400 of its US-based employees -- and fast. Reportedly, the firm has decided to lay off a good chunk of its American-based work force "within the next 30 to 60 days" as it turns around and creates around 750 new positions in Brazil, China, India and Slovakia. The company stressed that its return to profitability last year was greatly assisted by the laying off of upwards of 1,000 employees, and insinuates that the latest cost-cutting measures are just attempts to "make the organization more efficient by reducing expenses." The cuts also include a whopping 20-percent of the work force at Lenovo's Research Triangle Park (RTP) location and around five-percent overall, but should net some $100 million in savings for the new fiscal year. Sadly, it just seems to get more cutthroat every year in the corporate arena, regardless of accomplishments.[Via TWW]
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Submission + - Goatse up for auction
An anonymous reader writes: The notorious domain goatse.cx is up for auction, current bidding is over $105k ... Could this be the next hot Internet property?
