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Monday, November 30, 2015

Manjaro 0.8.10 receives fourth Update Pack with Updated Apps & Drops Linux34


Manjaro team officially announces the release of fourth update pack for Manjaro 0.8.10 which primarily includes updated packages and applications. This update pack includes new packages along with updated apps.

According to official announcement, Manjaro 0.8.10 distro comes with updated Linux Kernel which includes support for 3.10, 3.11, 3.14 and 3.15 kernel series. The main highlighted feature of this release is that it drops linux34 for better performance improvements. You can remove linux34, by running the following command in terminal on your Manjaro distro.
$ sudo mhwd-kernel -r linux34
Other updates which you might find in this release includes updated Octopi 0.4.1 which comes with bunch of obligatory bug fixes along with updates like few new translations, installed size info in tooltips, search by file option and installed packages are counted based on View filters. Also, review other recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

The fourth update pack for Manjaro 0.8.10 also consists of KDE5 as you know that earlier this month KF 5.0 was released. The developers are still working on Plasma 5 so that it will be available in Manjaro repositories. The Flash player recieves another security fixes and Nvidia graphics drives are also updated to latest version. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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Elive 2.3.0 Beta released with Updated Kernel 3.14, Enlightenment & New Games


Elive development team officially announces the release of Elive 2.3.0 beta with new features and updated packages. This is a development release which does not include any proprietary drivers like Nvidia or fglrx but available open source drivers will detect your hardware and configure your system accordingly without any problem.

As many of you know that Elive stands for Enlightenment live which is a GNU/Linux Distro based on Debian Linux. This Linux Distro uses Enlightenment X window manager instead of GNOME or KDE. Also, review other latest Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

According to official announcement, Elive 2.3.0 Beta comes with updated Linux Kernel 3.14 with Reiser4 patch including much wider range of WiFi and audio card drivers for newer computers. This release also provides backports for Virtualbox, nvidia and fglrx drivers.

The default enlightenment in Elive 2.3.0 beta release has much more friendly menu of applications and also included Debian security as default repository. For game players, Elive 2.3.0 beta comes with new games such as "Super Mario War" and some "game and watch" simulators. You might also like to check out latest Software News on our website.

Apart from these new features, Elive 2.3.0 beta includes improvements and fixed for Elive Installer. The Elive Installer includes fixes for migration mode, global languages configuration, keymap in console, audio configuration improvements. You can also download the ISO Image of Elive 2.3.0 Beta for your machines.

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Linux Mint Debain 2 will be codename as "Betsy" & will be based on Debian 8


Linux Mint developers officially announces that the upcoming Debian based Linux Mint distro will be codenamed as "Besty". As you know that it was earlier announces that Linux Mint Debian (LMDE) is switching to Debian stable and frozen cycle quite similar to Linux Mint.

According to official announcement, the upcoming Linux Mint Debian (LMDE) will be the second version and also codenamed as "Betsy" which will be using Debian 8 "Jessie" packagaes as its base packages. Recently, the team is planning to adapt to new LMDE and setting its repositories and also porting various packages on to it. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

The team also announces that they are targeting a stable release by the end of November, 2014 along with official upgrade path from UP8 to Betsy. The beta testing information will also be released in the month of November. It will take quite a while to get the stable status to Linux Mint Debian distro. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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Canonical announces that Ubuntu 15.05 will be based on Kernel 3.18 RC2

Canonical announces that Ubuntu 15.05 will be based on Kernel 3.18 RC2

Joseph Salisbury, developer at Canonical, officially announces the upcoming Ubuntu 15.04 "Vivid Vervet" will be based on latest Linux Kernel 3.18 RC2 release. As you know that, Linus announced the release of latest Kernel 3.18 RC2 release on last Sunday, so canonical team is planning to continue with 3.18 RC2 kernel as default kernel in the development of Ubuntu 15.04.

According to official announcement made by Ubuntu Kernel team, it is officially confirmed that the development of Ubuntu 15.04 "Vivid Vervet" has been started and uses Kernel 3.18 RC2 as default kernel. The Canonical and Ubuntu developers always try to include latest Kernel version during their stable release even in beta and RC release. Well currently 3.18 RC2 is the latest one so team is using it for the development of Ubuntu 15.04. Also, review recent Linux Kernel News to know what's new in Kernel world ?

About including Kernel 3.18 RC2, Joseph Salisbury state that, "The Vivid kernel has been opened and master-next rebased to the lastest v3.18-rc2 upstream kernel. We have witheld uploading to the archive until we've progressed to a later -rc candidate". We are hoping the the final and stable release of Ubuntu 15.04 "Vivid Vervet" might contain Kernel 3.19 or 3.20, all it depends on schedule release of Linux Kernel. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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SparkyLinux 3.5 "Annagerman" released with MATE 1.8.1, Xfce 4.10.1 & JWM 2.1.0

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SparkyLinux team officially announces the release of SparkyLinux 3.5 codename "Annagerman" in MATE, Xfce and Base Openbox & JWM flavors. Like other Debian based distros, SparkyLinux is a lightweighted distro which comes in multiple flavors and used on old machines. This release is based on Debian 8 "Jessie".

According to official announcement, SparkyLinux 3.5 comes with updated Linux Kernel 3.14.2, MATE 1.8.1 desktop, Xfce 4.10.1 desktop, Openbox 3.2.5-7 and JWM 2.1.0. It also includes Custom ISO Builder which allows you to rebuild iso images of SparkyLinux along with Sparky Aptus Extra which allows you to quick installation of additional applications from SparkyLinux repository.

The TrueCrypt has been removed from system and also provides zuluCrypt, as a replacement for TrueCrypt, which offers CLI and GUI front-end for cryptsetup. The team also provides new repository and public keys for applications like virtualbox, liquorix, google earth, google talk plugin and google music manager. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

Currently, base edition is available in two flavors named as Openbox and JWM. The JWM edition offers traditional desktop preview and uses less amount of power than Openbox. That's why, it is used on old machines. All multimedia packages are removed from Base Editions so both flavors will be codecs free. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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4MLinux 9.1 Multiboot Beta Edition comes with Network Installation of Distros


4MLinux team officially announces the release of 4MLinux 9.1 Multiboot Edition Beta with new features. As you can see that this release is a beta release and available for testing purposes to resolve whatever issues left while development. Also, check out what's new in 4MLinux 9.1 Rescue Beta Edition ?

According to official announcement, 4MLinux 9.1 Multiboot Edition Beta is distributed in form of multiboot CD and allows its users to make network installations of distributions like Debian 7.6, Fedora 20, Slackware 14.1 and Ubuntu 14.04. It is also possible to boot 4MLinux 9.1 Rescue Edition to prepare installations of these systems.

The 4MLinux Multiboot Edition is a flavor of main 4MLinux distro which primarily designed for 4Ms of computing, maintenance, multimedia, miniserver and mystery. It is considered as one of the smallest distro around the globe. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

Download ISO Images of 4MLinux 9.1 Multiboot Edition Beta
Download 32-bit 4MLinux 9.1 Multiboot Beta Edition
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Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" released with Plasma 5 Preview & KDE 4.14


Kubuntu developers officially announces the release of Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" with final build of KDE 4.14 along with Plasma 5 and Plasma 4 desktop. Well if you compare this beta release with beta 1 then you won't find much difference between them. The only advantage of getting Kubuntu 14.10 beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" is to access Plasma 5 desktop preview.

According to official announcement, Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" finally available for download and testing with Plasma 4 desktop and KDE 4.14. The Plasma 4 desktop is recommended by Kubuntu community which runs software with which you are familiar and also provides updates and bug fixes but no new features are included in Plasma 4 desktop.

This release also provides Plasma 5 desktop packages which allows you to upgrade Plasma 4 to Plasma 5. The developers are still working on Plasma 5 desktop and provides updates for it at a regular interval. Apart from Plasma desktop, the second beta release of Kubuntu 14.10 also includes final KDE 4.14 Applications and Platform with several bug fixes. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

The development team also publishes some of the known issues of Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" such as no install icon on desktop, ubiquity-dm does not allow alive desktop on live system, permission issue, no web browser in app menu, khelpcenter docs misses any themeing, plasma5 phonon kcm misses icons and no sddm kcm. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in software world ?

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Friday, November 27, 2015

Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 Beta 2 available for Testing with GNOME 3.12


Ubuntu GNOME development team officially announces the release of Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" with new features and improvements. Well this is the final beta release of Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 which is going to release on 23rd October, 2014. Currently this release is beta phase and only available for testing purposes, so use it very carefully.

According to official announcement, Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 Beta 2 comes with default GNOME 3.12 desktop environment. As you know that few days ago, GNOME 3.14 desktop was released but the Ubuntu GNOME developers stick with older GNOME desktop environment which also allows its users to upgrade to newer version via PPA available in Ubuntu repository.

Apart from GNOME 3.12 desktop, you will be able to find other GNOME applications like GNOME Maps, GNOME Shell and GNOME Weather. Currently, the GNOME desktop still facing some known issues like Utopic ubiquity froze while reformatting existing partition, can't select which drive to resize when using "install alongside" in Trusty. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in Software World ?

Other known issues are Utopic installation freezes during partition creation, after reboot of Ubuntu Gnome installation, password for LVM encryption is not accepted and Ubiquity offers to erase existing OS rather than use entire disc even when more than one disc exists. 
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How to Install Audacious 3.5 Music Player via PPA on Ubuntu, Debian & Linux Mint


Audacious is a free and open source music player which is the decendant of XMMS player. Like any other Music Player, Audacious music player allows you to drag and drop folders and individual song files, search for artists and albums in your entire music library. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in software world ?

You can also create or edit your own custom playlists and also listen to CD's or music stream from internet. This player runs on various Linux Distros, BSDs and Microsoft Windows platforms. The current stable version of Audacious 3.5 is now available for download. You can also check out what's new in Audacious 3.5 Music Player ?

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install Audacious 3.5 Music Player on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Audacious 3.5 Music Player using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Audacious 3.5 Music Player on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Audacious 3.5 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install Audacious 3.5 Music Player and its plugins on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install audacious audacious-plugins
After installation, search for "Audacious" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Launch Audacious Music Player and play your favorite track in this player.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

How to Install Evolution 3.13.3 using PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint


Evolution is one of the famous personal information management application which provides integrated mail, calendering and address book functionality. Few days ago Evolution 3.13.3 client was released with new features. You can check out what's new in Evolution 3.13.3 release ?

Evolution retreives mail using POP and IMAP protocols and transfer emails with SMTP protocol. It establish secure network connections which are encrypted with SSL, TLS and STARTTLS. It also includes email encryption with GPG and S/MIME and E-mail filters. You might also like to check out latest Software News to know what's happening in software world ?

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how could you install Evolution 3.13.3 using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Evolution 3.13.3 (Personal Information and Mail Assistant) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Evolution 3.13.3 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:fta/gnome3
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Evolution 3.13.3 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest Evolution 3.13.3 client on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install evolution
After installation, enter your account credentials and access your mail account and its mails directly on your desktop with the help of Evolution client.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

4MLinux 10.1 Game Beta Edition released with Numerous New Game Additions

4MLinux 10.1 Game Beta Edition released with Numerous New Game Additions

4MLinux developers officially announces the release of 4MLinux 10.1 Game Beta Edition with new and updated features. Well this release is the updated version which uses 4MLinux 10.1 as the core system. You might also know that 4MLinux Game Edition is based on Busybox, Dropbear, OpenSSH and PuTTY. There are lot of flavors available for 4MLinux and they usually updated every flavor after certain period of time.

According to official announcement, 4MLinux 10.1 Game Beta Edition comes with classic "shoot'em up" games such as Abuse, Doom, Freedom, Heretic, Hexen, Quake I and Quake II along with other games such as Liero, Lincity, space shooters, Extreme Tux Racer, DOSBox 0.74 and small set of games which uses Qt. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

Apart from these games, 4MLinux 10.1 Game Beta Edition also includes GNU Chess 6.1.2 with WinBoard 4.8.0, GNU Go 3.8 and Michael Speck's LGames. You might like to check out other latest Software News on our website. You can also download the ISO Image of 4MLinux 10.1 Game Beta Edition to install it on your machine.
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How to Install FFmpeg 2.2.4 "Muybridge" using PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint


There are several encoding software available for Linux Distros, but FFmpeg considered as the most famous encoding software which is available for cross platforms. FFmpeg is one of the leading multimedia framework which allows you to decode, encode, transcode, mux, stream and filter.

It also includes libavcodec, libavutil, libavformat, libavdevice, libswscale and libswresample which can be used by applications. Apart from ffmpeg, ffserver, ffplay and ffprobe are also used by end users for transcoding, streaming and playing. You might also like to check out latest Software News on our website.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install FFmpeg 2.2.4 (Encoder and Decoder) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Peer OS and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of FFmpeg 2.2.4 (Encoder and Decoder) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : First open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for FFmpeg 2.2.4 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:samrog131/ppa
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for FFmpeg 2.2.4 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest FFmpeg 2.2.4 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install ffmpeg-real
After installation, search and open FFmpeg application on your system. Now encode or decode your favorite audio or video files.

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How to Install DBeaver 3.0.1 via Debian Package on Ubuntu, Debian & Mint


DBeaver is famous universal database manager available for developers and database administrators. It offers several key features like multiplatform, freeware, based on opensource framework, supports any database having JDBC driver, handle any external datasource which may or may not have a JDBC driver.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install DBeaver 3.0.1 using Debian Package on Ubunut, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

Step Wise Installation of DBeaver 3.0.1 using Debian Package on Ubuntu, Debian, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other Debian based distros.

Installation of DBeaver 3.0.1 on 32-bit Ubuntu and Debian based Derivatives


Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal to install latest gdebi installer on your 32-bit Ubuntu and its derivatives.
$ sudo apt-get install gdebi
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to download 32-bit Debian Package of DBeaver 3.0.1 using wget command on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ wget http://dbeaver.jkiss.org/files/dbeaver_3.0.1_i386.deb
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable DBeaver 3.0.1 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo gdebi dbeaver_3.0.1_i386.deb
After installation, search for "DBeaver" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Launch it from there and access its advanced features on your distros.

Installation of DBeaver 3.0.1 on 64-bit Ubuntu and Debian based derivatives

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal to install latest gdebi installer on your 64-bit Ubuntu and its derivatives.
$ sudo apt-get install gdebi
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to download 64-bit Debian PAckage of DBeaver 3.0.1 using wget command on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ wget http://dbeaver.jkiss.org/files/dbeaver_3.0.1_amd64.deb
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable DBeaver 3.0.1 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo gdebi dbeaver_3.0.1_amd64.deb
After installation, search for "DBeaver" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Launch it from there and access its advanced features on your distros.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

How to Install DroidCam 1.2 Webcam using PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint


DroidCam App (Wireless Webcam) is quite popular among Android users, but Dev47 provides PPA for DroidCam so that users of Ubuntu and its variant can install DroidCam client on their Debian based Linux Distros. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

The DroidCam (Wireless Webcam) application turns you mobile phones into wireless webcam on your Linux Distros and also allows you to chat on Skype, Google+ and other programs. You can easily connect DroidCam over WiFi or USB cable.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install DroidCam 1.2 (Wireless Webcam) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of DroidCam 1.2 (Wireless Webcam) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : First open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to install build-essential tools and linux headers on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for DroidCam 1.2 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-add-repository ppa:paolorotolo/droidcam
Step 3 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for DroidCam 1.2 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 4 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install DroidCam 1.2 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install droidcam
After installation, search for "DroidCam" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Open it and configure the settings so that you can chat with your friends via DroidCam application on your Linux Distro.

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CloneZilla Live 2.2.4-1 receives Updated DRBL & Turkish Language Files


CloneZilla development team officially announces the release of CloneZilla Live 2.2.4-1 with minor updated packages. This is the development series and the first unstable release under 2.2.4.x series. It primarily includes updated packages with no bug fixes and is available for testing purposes.

According to official announcement, CloneZilla Live 2.2.4-1 comes with updated package drbl 2.9.16-drbl1 and updated clonezilla 3.10.27-drbl1. It also includes addition of turkish language files. The underlying GNU/Linux operating system is upgraded and it is based on Debian Sid repository.

As you know that CloneZilla Live is a Linux distro which is based on DRBL, Partclone and udpcast which allows users to do bare metal backup and recovery. This distro is quite similar with other cloning software such as True Image or Norton Ghost. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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Linux for Learners, UberStudent 4.0 Socrates & Xfce available with New Updates


UberStudent team officially announces the release of UberStudent 4.0 (LTS) Edition with new features. Well this UberStudent 4.0 is available in Socrates and Xfce Enduser flavors. The UberStudent Distro is especially designed for learning and teaching academic success at the higher education and advanced secondary levels. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

It is one of the first Linux Distro which provides an awesome learning platform for education which facilitates not only immediate user-friendly poductivity but cross-platform computer fluency among its users. This patform is specifically used by researchers, knowledge workers, lifelong learners and any one who want to work on highly polished computing platform. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

According to official announcement, UberStudent 4.0 LTS comes with Xfce 4.0 and Linux Kernel 3.13. This release is completely based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" and 32-bit or 64-bit ISO images are available for installation on PCs or Macs. Lot of volunteer developers around the world contributed in the development of this release.
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Debian 8 "Jessie" going to introduce GNOME 3.14 Desktop Environment


The Debian developers officially announces the upcoming Debian 8 "Jessie" distro will introduce GNOME 3.14 as its default desktop environment. Well earlier the developers announced that Debian 8 will include Xfce desktop environment instead of GNOME desktop, but they also provide the GNOME 3.14 packages in repository so that whoever wants to install GNOME desktop can install it by downloading packages from repository.

According to official announcement, it is officially confirmed that Debian 8 "Jessie" will receive GNOME 3.14 packages in its repository. There are lot of developers and users who are much comfortable with GNOME desktop instead of Xfce desktop. Recently, the community has decided to provide all GNOME 3.14 packages in repository for testing so that any one wants to use GNOME desktop environment, can use it easily on Debian 8 "Jessie". Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

As you know that in few days, stable release of GNOME desktop environment will be released and the Debian community working very fast to upload all the relevant GNOME 3.14 packages in the repository. The Debian 8 users will have blast because they have the opportunity of using GNOME desktop as well as Xfce desktop environment. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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4MLinux Rescue Edition 9.1 Beta gets AntiVirus Protection & Updated Apps


4MLinux team officially announces the release of 4MLinux Rescue Edition 9.1 Beta with new features and minor fixes. This beta release primarily includes updated applications as well as packages. 4MLinux Rescue Edition 9.1 Beta is the special release which will be used by both newbies and professional users. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know which distro has been released with what new features ?

According to official announcement, 4MLinux Rescue Edition 9.1 Beta release comes with antivirus protection which includes Clam AntiVirus 0.98.4 with ClamWin. The system backup tool, 4MLinux Backup Scripts is also updated to 9.1 version. The archive formats in this release are managed via many applications which includes 7-Zip 9.20, FreeArc 0.67 and PeaZip 5.4.0.

The main updated applications of 4MLinux Rescue Edition 9.1 Beta includes data recovery tool like GNU ddrescue 1.18.1, TestDisk 6.14 with QPhotoRec, disk partitioning such as cgdisk 2.14.2, cgdisk 0.8.10, GNU Parted 3.1 and partition imaging tools such as Partimage 0.6.9, Partclone 0.2.69. You can download the ISO Image of 4MLinux Rescue Edition 9.1 Beta for your machine.

Other applications which you might find in 4MLinux Rescue Edition 9.1 Beta is the support for file managers like Midnight Commander 4.8.11, X File Explorer 1.37, muCommander 0.9.0., support for CD and DVD burners such as cdw 0.7.1 and InfraRecorder 0.53 along with support for UNetbooting 608. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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How to Install Fritzing 0.8.7b via PPA on Ubuntu, Debian and Linux Mint


Fritzing is basically an open source hardware initiative which makes electronics accessible as a creative material for anyone. This software offers tools such as community website and services, to make it more popular among new users. You might also like to check out latest Software News on our website.

In simple words, Fritzing is an electronic design automation software for designers, artists and just anyone who has interest in physical computing and prototyping. Its primary objective is to provide easy tools for documenting and sharing physical computing projects, producing layouts for Printed Circuit Boards and teaching electronics.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install latest Fritzing 0.8.7b using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Elementary OS and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Fritzing 0.8.7b (Design your own Electronic Circuits) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : First open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Fritzing 0.8.7b on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ehbello/fritzing
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Fritzing 0.8.7b in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest Fritzing 0.8.7b on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install fritzing
After installation, search for "Fritzing" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Now create your own electronic designs with the help of Fritzing tool on your Linux system.

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

Debian 6.0.10 "Squeeze", Final Version, released with Minor Security Fixes


The Debian community officially announces the release of Debian 6.0.10 which is the tenth and final update of stable Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" series. Well Debian 6.x series is active for quite a while and after particular interval it is updated with new packages and fixes. So this release is also updated with minor fixes along with updated packages. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know which distro has been released ?

According to official announcement, Debian 6.0.10 comes with corrections for security problems to the oldstable release along with a few adjustments for serious problems. Security advisories were already published separately and are referenced where available.

During its final release, Debian 6.0.10 does not includes packages from DSA 2727, DSA 2765, DSA 2893 and DSA 2912 because of some technical reasons, as are some architectures for DSA 2782, DSA 2809, DSA 2810, DSA 2868 and DSA 2886. All other security updates released during the lifetime of "squeeze" that have not previously been part of a point release are also included in this update. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

List of Bug Fixes Made in Debian 6.0.10

- base-files : Update for the point release.
- catfish : Fix untrusted search path vulnerability.
- cups : Fix XSS in the web interface.
- debian-installer : Rebuild for the point release.
- exim4 : Robustness fix for the Dovecot authenticator; use exim's ${quote:xxx} operator when invoking spfquery to disallow bypassing of SPF validation by using special mailbox names.
- ia32-libs : Update packages from oldstable and oldstable-security.
- libdbi-perl : Remove dependency on to-be-removed libplrpc-perl.

These are some of the major security fixes which you may notice in this release. If you wish to check out detailed list of all fixes, then you must visit their official changelog page.

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