Linux: PC Alternative

No one can deny that Linux is a great development in information technology for the mere fact that they offer the use of their operating system for free. And even more amazing is the fact that the free operating system can handle complicated tasks such as running ATMs and supercomputers. Right now, Linux also have a chance to crack Microsoft’s hold on the mainstream PC market because their equipment is becoming more and more innovative while remaining inexpensive at the same time.

Linux currently gets high marks because of the stability and security it offers. Behind the scenes, a lot of corporate servers are making use of it. Despite its benefits though, the current estimate puts the users of the Linux platform at 2% of the entire market share only. However, there are evidence that this is about to chance.

For example, Linux is better for a cheap computer’s minimal and even spartan design compared to the Windows Vista which requires complex configuration. In addition, there is a large cost-conscious market these days so this presents a great opportunity for Linux to seize this opportunity and promote their software. As you can see, momentum is really gathering for Linux and only time can tell whether they can find success in this endeavor.

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Download OpenSUSE 10.3 Final release

By releasing their 4th stable release of OpenSUSE 10.3 operating system the SUSE development team have shown the results of their hard work , we got our hands on such installation DVD Disc downloaded recently and gave a try so before you download know few facts about that!

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Ultimate Linux Transformation Pack for Windows Xp

While keep XP on my desktop mainly for gaming and a few other things(yeah some time i work tooo), it’s the Ubuntu ruling my desktop generally. There’s quite a bit of visual customization available that makes it interesting. I thought, I would show you how to get a Linux-like look on your boring XP landscape.( oh i am sorry Mr. Gates that usual XP Visual Style is too old)

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Some great must know Linux tricks

Here are some new, easy but Cool tricks for the desktop Linux. Install the media server you always wanted to but never got around to actually do it, fine tune hardware to squeeze out a few more hours of battery power. Oh, do send us your favorite Linux tricks.

1. Embed a terminal on your desktop: You always secretly wanted the power of a command line on your desktop, ( don’t you ? )

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Tutorial Installing Compilers (GCC,G++ and Java) on UBUNTU

Installing compilers is one of the easiest things there out at Linux. It may seem a bit tough and complicated in the beginning but apt-get and Synaptic Package Manager simplify your work a lot. As a newbie developer you would require a C/C++ and a Java compiler. Installing
them is a matter of few commands.

The GNU C and GNU C++ Compiler: The GNU C compiler is also called gcc and C++ is called g++. You may also require the GNU make utility. All of them can get installed by getting the build-essential package.

Just use this command:

sudo apt-get install build-essential
The GNU Java Compiler: Firstly note that this compiler is not the one provided by Sun. The GNU Java compiler is named as gcj. Just install the package gcjTo install the GNU Java bytecode interpreter, install the gij package.

To have gcj compile to executables, install libgcj6-dev Use the command: sudo apt-get install gcj gij libgcj6-dev

this post is courtesy of: www.manishtech.info [aka Tech Hangout]

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