Tag: Linux

Trying out LXD containers on our Ubuntu

This post is about containers, a construct similar to virtual machines (VM) but so much lightweight that you can easily create a dozen on your desktop Ubuntu! A VM virtualizes a whole computer and then you install in there the guest operating system. In contrast, a container reuses the host Linux kernel and simply contains just the root …

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Flash sale, Ubuntu edition (completed)

The first flash sale of the Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu edition) has been completed in less than 90 minutes. The website had some technical issues (too many visitors) during the flash sale. A new flash sale will take place some time in the future. Simos Xenitellisblog.simos.info/

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Ubuntu usage stats with getclicky

Linux distribution statistics for Greece (2011/11 to 2012/11), courtesy GetClicky

How many people are using Ubuntu? It is difficult to get precise numbers so we end up looking for trends. Up until now we had free Linux stats from gs.statcounter.com. These are the operating system statistics for Greece for the last year. (I am using Greece as an example. All other countries are also supported). …

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Διαθέσιμο το Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid)

Είναι διαθέσιμο το Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid), και μπορείτε να το αποκτήσετε από τη σελίδα λήψης του Ubuntu. Ο απευθείας σύνδεσμος για λήψη του CD από διακομιστή στην Ελλάδα είναι Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid) – ntua.gr. To CD δεν περιλαμβάνει την πλήρη ελληνική υποστήριξη (μεταφράσεις προγραμμάτων, κτλ), οπότε όταν ολοκληρώσετε την εγκατάσταση και έχετε σύνδεση …

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OpenType support in OpenOffice 3.2 (Greek)

The new version 3.2 of OpenOffice.org is being developed and you can currently download the release candidate for your testing purposes. A big enhancement in OpenOffice.org 3.2 is the support for OpenType fonts. A typical Linux user is able to do most of the tasks with TrueType fonts, however any new exciting fonts available are …

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Laptop without Windows, an update for Dell, Asus, Acer, Compaq

So you want to buy a laptop without pre-installed Windows in Europe? We have a look at the available options.

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