Linux Operating System and Open Source Software

The Best Virtual Easter Eggs Of All Time...

| April 16, 2009 | 1,340 Views |

If you missed out on the hunt for eggs this Easter, here’s a chance to relive the festive hunt. We’ve compiled a list of best hidden features purposely locked away in software and web applications, just waiting for you to unearth them. 1. Atari, the first ever software egg In the early days of software development, programmers’ identities were kept a secret so their...

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Access Your Data From Crashed Windows OS...

| November 28, 2008 | 3,429 Views | 1 Comment

It’s inevitable that at some point in your computers life, the operating system will crash. This can cause many problems when it comes to lost data – you don’t even need to have experienced this situation to realize how frustrating it is. But, no matter what OS you use, if your system crashes, there are a couple of things you can do to access the hard disk drive and...

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Best Open Source Software...

| November 2, 2008 | 2,401 Views | 1 Comment

The promise of Open Source software is best quality, flexibility and reliability. For those who aren’t familiar with the top applications available from Open Source projects, this list has to be one of the most comprehensive there is! Most Popular Firefox has become a household name for Internet browsing. Already in its 3.1 beta version, Firefox has emerged as the most popular and...

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Linux Explained and Myths Debunked...

| September 23, 2008 | 2,005 Views |

Linux is an operating system that is often talked about but generally misunderstood. Almost all computers users have heard the name in passing, most unaware of what Linux really holds in store. Linux is known to most as an open source platform but other than this fact, there are many falsities and myths surrounding this operating system that outshines Windows XP and Vista in many...

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Hack Your Eee PC Custom Laptop...

| August 3, 2008 | 13,770 Views | 2 Comments

Since the release of the famed Eee PC there has been ample time for enthusiasts to dig deeper inside the machine and as a result, there are a number of useful hacks emerging. We picked out three of the best hacks that can transform your Eee PC into a top-of-the range-Laptop. Install Ubuntu If you’re a Linux user at heart, there is probably going to be time when you want to try out...

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Google Android Open Source Operating Sys...

| June 13, 2008 | 1,429 Views |

Google finally made its move into the mobile phone industry earlier this year with the release of Android, and open source operating system for mobile phones based on Linux operating system. With the release of Android, Google have firmly shot down the rumors regarding the G Phone. Nevertheless Google’s Android platform promises great things for the future of mobile phone...

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How to Eavesdrop on Bluetooth Conversati...

| May 20, 2008 | 3,722 Views |

This great video clip shows how vulnerable Bluetooth devices really are. If you know anything about script and codes, you should be able to follow these directions and get hacking some Bluetoooth conversations. Related posts Wii Multi-Touch Screen Hack (0) Reveal Blocked Caller ID Hack (0) Download Any Video From YouTube (0) Amazing Steampunk Gadgets (0) Wireless Touch Free...

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Asus Embed Linux OS Into All Motherboard...

| May 18, 2008 | 2,868 Views | 1 Comment

After being overwhelmed with good feedback from their customers, Asus are now planning to embed a lightweight version of Linux dubbed ‘Splashtop’ into all of their motherboards. ASUS Splashtop Express Gate DeviceVM, the company behind the distribution, announced on Wednesday that the hardware manufacturer would be putting Splashtop (which Asus calls “Express Gate”) into...

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The Most Powerful Supercomputer In The W...

| April 18, 2008 | 1,848 Views | 1 Comment

Sun and the Texas Advanced Computing Center recently unveiled a new supercomputer dubbed ‘Ranger,’ that can process 500 teraflops or 500 trillion floating point instructions per second. The 500 teraflops of power will enable Ranger to process simulations and computations beyond anything we have seen before. This ability will give way to scientific breakthroughs and economic...

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