OpenSUSE 11.3 Milestone 5 available

OpenSUSE has released a new version of development that aims to get to 3.11 stable, this time with the Milestone 5, a pitch that is still in experimental stage but progress in building the final product.

OpenSUSE 11.3 Milestone 5 is a development release in early stage, which is considered suitable for testing, to know what's coming back, but not for production equipment.

There are many changes that have occurred since bug fix, to include new features. Some of them are:

    * GNOME 2.30.
    * X.org 1.8.0.
    * Seamonkey 2.0.4.
    * Rpm 4.8.0.
    * Zypper 1.4.1.
    * Netbean 6.8.
    * Perl 5.12.
    * Parted 2.2.
    * PackageKit 0.6.2.
    * Integration of KMS for Intel and Nvidia graphics cards through the nouveau driver.
    * Improved access to manuals OpenSUSE.
    * The installer is now talking about OpenSUSE 11.3 and not 11.2.
    * No need to reload the iwl3945 driver after the start of NetworkManager.
    * The volumes encrypted swap does not require formatting during installation.

The complete list of everything new in the Milestone 5 can be found in the release notes.

This version is available for download on their issues and common architectures, DVD, GNOME and KDE LiveCD and route network, both 32 and 64 bits:

Download: OpenSUSE 11.3 Milestone 5 (Select architectural, and editing).

According to the latest development schedule, this release was to be delivered on 9 April, however, had a delay of five days. The Milestone 6 is scheduled for April 22, but given the delays you may see the end of the month.

For its part, the final date for OpenSUSE 11.3 remains unchanged, still provided for release on July 15, 2010.

Fedora 14 starts searching for his codename

Fedora 14 is the new version of the bill is just in the planning stages since Fedora 13 is in full swing and soon we will list as stable. Fedora As is common in the beginning of a new branch begins with the choice of a key name that distinguishes it from others, and this day, Fedora 14 begins to receive proposals.
Fedora 12 is called "Constantine" Fedora 13 "Goddard" and Fedora 14 will soon have its own code name starting today the receipt of proposals through the project wiki, extending until 27 April that will be the last days for this purpose.
Proposals may be made by active members of the Fedora community and revised once may vote for one candidate in order to find a winner.
The name must be related to its predecessor, in addition to complying with other standards, so the project will receive the proposals but rejecting some and approving others.
So early we can see that there are names such as Guinness and Scofield with initial approval, but not definitive.
This phase will receive all proposals and makes an initial approval. Then, from 27 to 29 April, posted a more refined list of potential competitors.
From April 29 to May 3 is made legal review and final approval of the competitors. From 4 May to 10 the same month begin once completed ballots to make the announcement of the name of Fedora 14 on May 11, 2010.
For its part has reached the Fedora 13 development known as beta which will be followed by a CR, a phase where version is almost ready to go as stable, in fact, may be considered for use in production equipment and not just as evidence .
Will be until May 11 we will have available to Fedora 13 as stable, the same day to be announced on the Fedora 14 codename.

Ubuntu 4.10 RC Available

Ubuntu 4.10 continues to mature in their development, this day, launching the Release Candidate (RC), a version that is very close to becoming stable, running under the 2.6.32.11 kernel.
Ubuntu 4.10 RC is a further development of the new branch of the distribution, despite that, and can be used on production equipment because it is relatively stable. However, I still put in a testing phase to debug it further, in order to deliver a better end product produced.
Ubuntu 4.10 RC having the characteristics of its previous development versions, giving an almost definite for the final release.
As far as we can find in Ubuntu RC 04/10 are:

    * Linux Kernel 2.6.32.11.
    * GNOME 2.30.
    * SC in Kubuntu KDE 4.4.2.
    * GIMP 2.6.8 is only available from the repositories.
    * New artwork.
    * Renovated the Ubiquity installer slideshow.
    * Google as default search engine in Firefox.
    * Removed HAL to faster boot time and come back after suspension.
    * Open source drivers for NVIDIA now incorporated by default.
    * Better support for NVIDIA dirvers proprietary.
    * Through MeMenu, which is based on Gwibber, will have access to social networks like Twitter, identi.ca and Facebook.
    * New features for Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC).
    * Improved version of Likewise-open, package that provides authentication for Active Directory and server support for Linux.
    * Improved startup with visual changes and speed.
    * Improved the notification area.
    * One Ubuntu better synchronization.

Full Circle No. 34, available

Full Circle has released the 34th of the journal for the month of February. On this occasion highlighted on the cover a new tutorial for GIMP, the image editing software later this year we will see in single window mode, with the option of continuing with the multiple window mode which is how they have managed so far.
Full Circle Publications continues its steady, month by month, giving a new number where you follow through the tutorials published in part and adding new content.
In this issue we find topics such as:

    * Program in Python - Part 8.
    * Tutorial Digital Photo Retouching in GIMP.
    * The perfect server - Part 4.
    * Ubuntu 9.10 issues.
    * Review of ASUS Laptop UL-30-A.
    * Interview with Roderick Greening.
    * Interview with Melissa Draper.
    * Top 5 of reference tools. 




Download: Full Circle numero 34 (PDF, in English).
Size: 8.0 MB.

Full Circle is also in PodCast reincursionando launching several number one news and issues on Ubuntu, in MP3 and OGG formats. However, like his magazine Podcast is in English so it can be most useful for those who handle the language.
The next issue of the magazine will available in late March, as we have used for a long time with constant publications.

Jmmm 0.85, Vew Version of local mp3 file manager

This new version has jmmm indirectly focused on improving code quality, which eventually resulted in an improved application performance. For example, we have the following improvements:

* Improved application startup, being able to use the interface immediately when available.

* Light search engine optimization, geared to presentation of results. The search time remains similar to previous versions.

* Improving the structure of the file package, which is causing a more rapid development of future formats.

However, it also brings a little innovation in the face of users: support for relative paths in playlists.

This support is particularly useful for USB devices (or similar), and also when distributing mp3 files in packages (usually zip or rar) to distribute the playlist with the files.

How many partitions you have installed your Linux distribution?

There are several ways to organize the installation and use of the system through one or more partitions, it depends on the needs and tastes of each user. But it also depends heavily on the use that we will provide our distributions (especially if you use several), usually we have one that is commonly used and is where this survey is focused. The question is then:

How many partitions you have installed your Linux distribution?

* In 1 (just the root /)* In 2 (ie, swap and /)* In 3 (eg, swap, / and / home)  
* In 4 (eg, swap, /, / boot and / home)* In 5 or more.

SystemRescueCd 1.5.0

SystemRescueCd went from 1.3 to 1.4 branch just at the beginning of March and now returns with a new version and branch, the 1.5.0 with many changes ranging from upgrading packages, new options to avoid errors.

Several new options attached version 1.5.0, using initramfs as well to update multiple paqquetes among which is GParted and the same Linux kernel.

Changes in this version are:

    * New options through initramfs:
          or udevd is used to load the kernel modules that correspond to the hardware.
          or rewritten bootscript / init ("rdinit = / initold" to use the above).
          o Added firmware for Ethernet devices and disk controllers.
          o Ability to start with selinux enabled systems using root = / dev / xxx.
          o The kernel modules are compressed to save memory used by initramfs.
          Printing error or when done chroot 64-bit systems from 32-bit kernel.
    * Option for network boot to "netboot = proto: / /" (http, tftp, nfs, nbd).
    * Standard Kernels (rescuecd and rescue64) 2.6.32.10.
    * Util-linux 2.17 .. 1.
    * Parted 2.2.
    * GParted 0.5.2.
    * Ntfs3g 2010.3.6.
    * GDisk 0.6.5.

More detailed information of changes in this release can be found in the changelog of this version.

Download:  SystemRescueCd 1.5.0 x86 (ISO).

Checksum (SHA1): 82422c4f05780442fc98f25a36f21441fdd752b7Size: 248 MB.
Action: Installing SystemRescueCd on an USB stick (in Spanish).

Ubuntu 10.04 Beta 1, Available

10.04 Lucid Lynx Ubuntu has reached the first beta of its development, bringing the changes made in previous releases, updating and adding other news paqueariThe Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machinea.
10/04 Ubuntu Beta 1 is still a development release for testing, find and report bugs and find out what's new work, but not for production equipment.
Within those found in beta 1 is:

    * GNOME in its recent development.
    * Firefox includes Yahoo as default search engine.
    * Removed HAL to faster boot time and come back after suspension.
    * Open source drivers for NVIDIA now incorporated by default.
    * Better support for NVIDIA dirvers proprietary.
    * Through MeMenu, which is based on Gwibber, will have access to social networks like Twitter, identi.ca and Facebook.
    * New features for Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC).
    * Improved version of Likewise-open, package that provides authentication for Active Directory and server support for Linux.
    * Improved startup with visual changes and speed.
    * Improved the notification area.
    * Includes two items with new wallpapers and icons.
    * One Ubuntu better synchronization.
    * One Music Store Ubuntu joins Rhythmbox allowing buy millions of songs in this way and use Ubuntu One for storage. 

• http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/10.04/ (Ubuntu Desktop and Server)
• http://uec-images.ubuntu.com/releases/10.04/beta-1/ (UEC and Ubuntu Server to EC2)
• http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/10.04(Kubuntu Desktop and Netbook Remi)
• http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/lucid/beta-1/ (Xubuntu)
• http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/lucid/beta-1/ (Edubuntu)
• http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mythbuntu/releases/lucid/beta-1/ (Mythbuntu)
• http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/lucid/beta-1/ (Ubuntu Studio)The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine

The next development release will be beta 2 and will have it available within a month, they published eel same stable version is scheduled for April 29, 2010.

Tuxinfo number 25 "Installing OpenSolaris ... Easy!"

Tuxinfo, the online magazine focused on free software has released the number 25, highlighting the cover story "Installing OpenSolaris ... Easy!". For some issue are articles including OpenSolaris, Linux distributions as well.In this issue we find topics such as:

    * Review of HP Pavilion notebook dvd4-2028la.
    * Who limits of the limits? (Opinion).
    * Installing OpenSolaris distro ... simple!.
    * Interview with Daniel Valfre Intel.
    * Chromium Testing OS.
    * BURG! Replacing GRUB with something better.
    * Fedora-Project Target: Is Fedora for all?.
    * Orange HRM.
    * Starting to program for Symbian.
    * How to install GroupWise in a simple one for your business.

Download: Tuxinfo number 25 (PDF, in Spanish)Size: 6.8 MB.

Tuxinfo has also turned to the PodCast, making available the first of them from your homepage. Unlike the magazine is published monthly, weekly Podcast will make available, offering a new option to free software information aloud.

What is Debian?

Debian is an operating system (OS) free, for your computer. The operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of the operating system), but most of the basic tools come from the GNU Project, hence the name GNU / Linux.

Debian GNU / Linux provides more than a S.O. pure comes with 25,000 packages, precompiled software in a format for easy installation on your computer.