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Linux LiveCD for repairing system and recovering data 2007-10-03 20:48:00 A new major version of SystemRescueCd, a Gentoo-based distribution with focus on disk partitioning and data rescue tasks, has been released. What's new? SystemRescueCd is a Linux
system on a bootable CD-ROM for repairing your system and recovering your data after a crash. It aims to provide an easy way to carry out admin tasks on your computer, such as creating and editing the partitions of the hard disk. It contains a lot of system utilities (parted, partimage, fstools, ...) and basic tools (editors, midnight commander, network tools). It is very easy to use: just boot the CDROM. The kernel supports most of the important file systems (ext2/ext3, reiserfs, reiser4, xfs, jfs, vfat, ntfs, iso9660), as well as network filesystems (samba and nfs). Major version 0.4 has been released. It adds major features: PXE Network booting Support for amd64/em64t architecture (x86-64bits processors) Support the the sparc architecture (Sun architecture) System tools included GParted is a Partition M
The New Release of Puppy Linux 2007-10-03 20:28:00 Release notes for PuppyLinux
version 3.00 This Puppy is a massive upgrade from the previous (v2.17.1). I decided to aim for close binary compatibility with Slackware 12, with the objective of being able to install Slackware packages and have all or most of the required dependencies already in place. To that end, I used all the building block packages from Slackware 12, such as glibc 2.5, gcc 4.1.2 and gtk 2.10.13.Most of the libraries in Puppy are now from Slackware. Note, though, this does not in any way make Puppy a clone of Slackware -- apart from aiming for binary compatibility, Puppy is fundamentally unique from the foundations upward. Another major thing that I have done is totally rewritten the key scripts that control how Puppy boots up, is configured, and shuts down.This covers such things as pup_save file custom naming, frugal install into a subdirectory, pup_save file resizing and correct recognition of multiple pup_save files at bootup. Then there are some major breakth Read more:Release
New Ubuntu Customized: Kiwi Linux 2007-10-01 09:37:00 Kiwi Linux
is a modified Ubuntu
live CD for the i386 architecture. It includes Romanian and Hungarian localisations, multimedia codecs, encrypted DVD support, Flash and Java plugins for Firefox, PPPoE GUI for accessing local Internet services (Clicknet and RDS) and write support for NTFS partitions.Now, the Kiwi 7.10 Beta LiveCD for i386, based on Ubuntu 7.10 Beta is available. Modifications to Ubuntu include:Romanian and Hungarian localization and language support packages besides English.Removed evolution, rhythmbox, ekiga, Asian fonts and languages other than en/hu/ro.Removed Windows apps from the LiveCD.Added audacious audio player, inkscape, thunderbird, vim, mc.Replaced totem-gstreamer with totem-xine, added libxine1-ffmpeg and libdvdcss2.Included firefox plugins for java, flash and mplayer.Improved networking support by enabling the pppoeconf GUI, adding firmware forthe speedtouch USB modem, including ndisgtk.Usplash artwork .The package repositories are the same as Ubuntu's,
Hardy Heron: The Next Ubuntu 8.04 2007-09-26 10:46:00 We all know that Gutsy (Ubuntu
7.10) is released, a version that everyone is waiting for, but today you'll be informed about the release dates of Ubuntu 8.04, codename HardyHeron
.Officially announced on 29th August 2007, Ubuntu 8.04 operating system is scheduled to be released somewhere at the end of April 2008 and the important part is that it will be supported with security updates for 5 years on the server and 3 years on the desktop.So, without any further introduction, here's the anticipated release schedule: 29 November 2007 - Alpha 1 release20 December 2007 - Alpha 2 release10 January 2008 - Alpha 3 release31 January 2008 - Alpha 4 release21 February 2008 - Alpha 5 release6 March 2008 - Alpha 6 release27 March 2008 - Beta release17 April 2008 - Release Candidate24 April 2008 - Final release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS "Each new release gives us all an opportunity to shine, irrespective of which bricks in the project we are laying, and this is at the heart of our belief ? working toget
VidaLinux : Linux with Mac OS Sense 2007-09-26 10:34:00 Vidalinux is a promising new GNU/Linux
distribution based on Gentoo Linux and developed in Puerto Rico. It's currently in beta pending the first release -- and as such is full of bugs and problems. However, there's a bright future for this distro with its OS X-like GNOME interface and the new graphical front end for Gentoo's Portage system, Porthole.Many people rave about OS X's interface, from the colorful Aqua theme to the layout of the menus and icons. Vidalinux does its best to mimic OS X's look and feel, even to the point of including gDesklets, an applet that adds a desktop-based quicklaunch icon bar identical to the dock in OS X.The dock is handy in OS X because most Macintosh programs don't have a background shell like graphical programs in GNU/Linux, BSD or proprietary Unix. In Vidalinux, the gDesklets applet is only useful when you don't have programs running in front of it. Open one program and the gDesklet icons are hidden from view until you close, minimize, or hide Read more:Sense
hping: Your Linux Network Traffic Generator 2007-09-24 13:29:00 hping3 is a network tool able to send custom TCP/IP packets and to display target replies like ping program does with ICMP replies. hping3 handles fragmentation, arbitrary packets body and size and can be used in order to transfer files encapsulated under supported protocols. Using hping3 you are able to perform at least the following stuff: Test firewall rulesAdvanced port scanningTest net performance using different protocols, packet size, TOS (type of service) and fragmentation.Path MTU discoveryTransferring files between even really fascist firewall rules.Traceroute-like under different protocols.Firewalk-like usage.Remote OS fingerprinting.TCP/IP stack auditing.A lot of others. I've tried several traffic generators for Ubuntu, Fedora (and other) like scapy, NTG, Bit-Twist, but only hping meets my requirements. Recommended. Example: to generate 100 packets per second TCP traffic to 192.168.0.1 with packets containing arbitrary destinations, just execute: sudo aptitude install hpin Read more:Generator
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CrossOver Linux 2007-09-17 09:55:00 CrossOver Linux
allows you to install many popular Windows productivity applications, plugins and games in Linux, without needing a Microsoft Operating System license. CrossOver includes an easy to use, single click interface, which makes installing a Windows application simple and fast. Once installed, your application integrate seamlessly with your Gnome or KDE environment. Just click and run your application, exactly as you would in Windows, but with the full freedom of Linux. CrossOver Linux lets you use many Windows plugins directly from your Linux browser. Plugins work on any x86 based Linux distribution and will integrate with most browsers including Firefox 1.x, Netscape 6.x, Konqueror, Mozilla, and Opera. CrossOver also integrates with Gnome and KDE to let you transparently open any Word, Excel or PowerPoint file. But even better, you can open these attachment types directly from any mail client.The author created two versions of Cros
Trinux? What is that? 2007-09-17 09:08:00 Trinux was a ramdisk-based Linux distribution that boots from a single floppy or CD-ROM, loads it packages from an HTTP/FTP server, a FAT/NTFS/ISO filesystem, or additional floppies. Trinux contains the latest versions of popular Open Source network security tools for port scanning, packet sniffing, vulnerability scanning, sniffer detection, packet construction, active/passive OS fingerprinting, network monitoring, session-hijacking, backup/recovery, computer forensics, intrusion detection, and more. Trinux also provides support for Perl, PHP, and Python scripting languages. Remote Trinux boxes can be managed securely with OpenSSH. Trinux gives you the power of Linux security tools without requiring a full-blown Linux install or the need to download, compile, install, and update a complete suite of security tools that are typically not found in mainstream distributions. First released in the Spring of 1998, articles on Trinux have appeared in Infoworld, SecurityPortal, Usenix SAGE, IT
FD Linux - Not Just for Floppy Anymore 2007-09-17 06:36:00 Fd Linux
is a very tiny floppy distribution of Linux, set to fit on one floppy disk (kernel and root fs are combined!). All binaries are based on Red Hat. Fd Linux is Adam Dosch's personal project. The intent of this floppy distribution was to be able to provide new linux users with low-end machines (e.g. 386) very useful set of networking related binaries that could be easily accessed at any time, in which you could use in almost any networked environment (libraries, colleges, offices, small home LANs, dorm rooms, etc.) Fd Linux has been optimized, tested and is able to run on as little as a 386 with 8MB of RAM! There is an immense collection of features embedded into Fd Linux: Built-in firewall supportIP-MasqueradingKernel and system-level loggingUser-friendly network setup scriptsext2 and vfat (Windows) file system supportIn depth set of module loading Read more:Floppy
YDL: Yellow Dog Linux 2007-09-13 12:24:00 What is Yellow
Dog Linux
?An open source, Linux operating system for home, office, server, and cluster users. Built upon the Fedora Core, Terra Soft has since the spring of 1999 developed and maintained YDL for the Power architecture family of CPUs. This focus and dedication has lead to the world's leading Linux for Power OS.What is included?Yellow Dog Linux combines a no non-sense graphical installer with support for a wide range of Power hardware, leading (but not bleeding) edge kernels and stable, functional compilers for code development. And of course, the foundation applications and servers expected for web, database, email, and network services. Greater than 2000 packages are included on the Install DVD.A history of dedication and innovation.Proven world-wide as the preferred Linux OS for the Power architecture, YDL v5.0 brings Terra Soft into its 9th year of Power Linux operating system development and support. What's more, v5.0 introduces E17 as the default desktop environmen
Fiire - Linux based Media Center 2007-09-11 13:50:00 Having Linux
based Media Center
doesn't burn a hole in your pocket, but enables you to have a good rig to sizzle your entertainment. Fiire is a company doing just that - it sells media boxes and remotes. Their rig is based on the FiireEngine; it's a $799 box which packs an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ processor, a 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, RAID support for 6 eSATA drives (that would take the total capacity to 6TB), with a motherboard having an on-board the NViDIA 6200 graphics chipset. The system has DVI, VGA, S-video, but unfortunately no HDMI. The FiireEngine accesses the company's FiireStation ($499-$899) set-top box to provide entertainment to wall-mount units. The remote provided, FiireChief ($149) controls the media center. You can have a "follow" wherein you can play a video in one room, move to the next room, and continue to watch the same video on a different screen in a different room. How cool is that? But I can see those dollars summing up to a way bigger amount. Well a cool con Read more:Media Center
DSL, Damn Small Linux [Digg] 2007-08-23 23:14:28 The light and smallest linux distro in the word, just only 50 MB. It can boot from CD, usb flash disk and other media. Even it can run from Microsoft Windows via emulator. Read more:Digg
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Mini Linux PC breaks $100 barrier [Digg] 2006-09-27 20:00:04 A Taiwanese company is selling a tiny Linux
-powered mini PC that has a consumer electronics look-and-feel for $99, quantity one. Seems like a neat platform for a wide range of specialized applications and projects. Read more:breaks
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Tiny, sub-$100 PC runs Puppy Linux [Digg] 2006-08-23 16:21:38 This tiny device can serve as an ultra-low-cost platform for thin-client, kiosk, and electronic signage apps, or as an affordable PC for students and others in developing countries. Read more:Digg
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