Google Chrome OS is a project by Google Inc. to develop a lightweight computer operating system devo...
Google Chrome OS is a project by Google Inc. to develop a lightweight computer operating system devoted to using the World Wide Web. Announced on July 7, 2009, it is set to have a publicly available stable release during the second half of 2010. The Linux-based operating system will sport a graphical user interface based on Google's Chrome web browser and will run on systems with either x86 or ARM processors, and designed for netbooks. Originally it was thought to use a new windowing system, but is now confirmed to be using the X.Org Server.
Chromium OS is an open-source project that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web. Here you can review the project's design docs, obtain the source code, and contribute.
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Canonical announces support for Moblin v2
Ubuntu(R) sponsor confirms intention to deliver an Ubuntu...
Canonical announces support for Moblin v2
Ubuntu(R) sponsor confirms intention to deliver an Ubuntu Moblin remix
Computex, Taipei, June 2, 2009 Today, Canonical announced support of Moblin, an optimized open source Linux software stack and application framework, by committing to the development of a product based on the recently released Moblin v2 for Intel® Atom™ processor-based platforms. Moblin v2 provides the core infrastructure, applications and user experience that Canonical will integrate into an Ubuntu-based product.
Moblin v2, which is currently available in beta for netbooks, is the latest from Moblin.org, an open source community that supports the creation and distribution of Linux-based operating system products for Intel Atom-based platforms, including netbooks, mobile Internet devices (MIDs), nettops, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and embedded systems. One of the key new features of Moblin v2 is an easy-to-use and intuitive user interface that was built for advanced Internet, media and social networking experiences.
We are very excited about bringing a Moblin v2-based product to market in the near future, said Mark Shuttleworth, founder of the Ubuntu project. Intels Atom processor along with the Linux Foundation bring fantastic energy and excitement to OEMs looking to deliver Linux-based experiences for users through Moblin. Adding it as an option alongside Ubuntu, and eventually sharing elements between the two, means even more rapid innovation on open platforms which will benefit developers, manufacturers and, most importantly, users.
Intel launched Moblin in June 2007 and incubated the project until April 2009 when the Linux Foundation became the host of the community. Intel continues to contribute key technologies and work with the developer community to advance the effort.
Canonicals announcement of a Moblin-based Ubuntu product is very significant for the Intel Atom processor-based netbook market, said Doug Fisher, vice president of Intels Software and Services Group and general manager of the System Software Division. Offering a Moblin v2 based version of Ubuntu will enable Canonical and OEMs to deliver a compelling and rich user experience on Intel Atom processor-based systems.
Moblin v2 for netbooks is available for download at www.moblin.org.
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Ubuntu Netbook Remix is optimised to run on a new category of affordable Internet-centric devices ca...
Ubuntu Netbook Remix is optimised to run on a new category of affordable Internet-centric devices called netbooks. It includes a new consumer-friendly interface that allows users to quickly and easily get on-line and use their favourite applications. This interface is optimised for a retail sales environment.
http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/unr
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After the new X-based graphical boot splash introduced a couple of days ago, Canonical unveiled toda...
After the new X-based graphical boot splash introduced a couple of days ago, Canonical unveiled today what it was only a mockup a few months ago, the Ubuntu Software Store (previously known as Ubuntu AppCenter), a piece of software that would unify all the existing package managers in the Ubuntu operating system. At the moment, the Ubuntu Software Store is not installed by default in the current development release of the upcoming Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) distribution, but it can be easily installed by searching "software-store" in Synaptic.
The goal of the new Ubuntu Software Store application is to replace many system-administration programs, such as Synaptic Package Manager, Add/Remove, GDebi, Computer Janitor and even the popular Update Manager tool, in order to offer to both the new and experienced Ubuntu users an easier and more intuitive way to search, install, update or remove applications.
However, even if the Ubuntu Software Store will be available in Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala), it will NOT replace the aforementioned applications, as the users are still used to them and because the Ubuntu Software Store is still in development! Below, you can see a screenshot tour of Ubuntu Software Store, showing menu entries, navigation, search capabilities, and more...
"sudo apt-get install software-store" on karmic only
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-To maximize a window horizontally, RIGHT click on the window maximize button. Exactly, right click ...
-To maximize a window horizontally, RIGHT click on the window maximize button. Exactly, right click it instead of left clicking it:
-To maximize a window vertically, middle click on the window maximize button:
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Zekr is an open platform Quran study tool for simply browsing and researching on the Holy Quran. It ...
Zekr is an open platform Quran study tool for simply browsing and researching on the Holy Quran. It is a Quran-based project, planned to be a universal, open source, and cross-platform application to perform most of the usual refers to Quran.
Zekr Qur'an was made with coding made for Windows, Linux, Mac giving it the feel of any other native application. It is fully featured with advanced searching, navigation, recitation, and commentary. The backbone of Zekr is very generic, allowing customization in many ways. Customize the language, translation, recitation, commentary, and theme. Make Zekr perfect for you.
Windows Installation:
Install Java addon first
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
and then download and install zekr
http://zekr.org/quran/
Ubuntu Installation:
http://zekr.org/quran/quran-for-linux
Download the deb file and install
and type
sudo apt-get install ttf-farsiweb ttf-me-quran ttf-sil-scheherazade
sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jre
on the teriminal window
or just visit
http://zekr.org/wiki/Installation#Ubuntu.2FDebian
Translations:
http://zekr.org/quran/translations
Recitations:
http://zekr.org/quran/recitations
Just follow the tutorial on how to add the above.
For Macintosh:
http://zekr.org/quran/quran-for-mac
Dear Brothers and SIsters share this video InshaAllaah to everyone.
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