Category: Linux & Open Source

Xandros v3 now available as Open Circulation Edition!

Linux & Open Source
Xandros, the popular Debian-based Linux desktop package that I wrote about for LinuxWorld Magazine has made their newest version, 3.0, available for free download. Called the "Open Circulation Edition", this version combines Skype Internet calling, Fire… more »

Not at LinuxWorld Expo

Linux & Open Source
A couple people have e-mailed me asking if I'm at this week's LinuxWorld Expo in Boston. I am not. Sorry! more »

GrSecurity-related Firefox crash

Linux & Open Source
I'm seeing a weird crash of Firefox (1.0PR) on a Debian testing box apparently due to Firefox trying something that GrSec doesn't like. Specifically, kernel: grsec: attempted resource overstep by requesting 4096 for RLIMIT_CORE against limit 0 by (f… more »

Parrot for Debian

Linux & Open Source
Built a first-go at a deb package with Parrot 0.1.0. Note that this package is not sane insofar as lintian produces warnings (not errors). One area is not accounted for: 1. Man pages. I've not done the man page stuff for this release. The deb i… more »

New web log

Linux & Open Source
I'm moving away from Moveable Type. I went to grab a new version of it for the upcoming site redesign and saw that their licensing has changed and is not conducive to the type of site that I'd like to run. I definitely don't mind paying for software, e… more »
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