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LiMux, a project to convert local government institutions to Linux and open source software in Munich, has exceeded initial expectations. The project has done slightly better than projections of 8,500 and now boasts 9,000 Linux migrated workstations. The progress and evolution of this project that began in 2003 is well worth examination... more>>
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HowTo: Add Jobs To cron Under Linux or UNIX?
How do I add cron job under Linux or UNIX like operating system?
Cron job are used to schedule commands to be executed periodically. You can setup setup commands or scripts, which will repeatedly run at a set time. Cron is one of the most useful tool in Linux or UNIX like operating systems. The cron service (daemon) runs in the background and constantly checks the /etc/crontab file, /etc/cron.*/ directories. It also checks the /var/spool/cron/ directory... more |
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Canonical Showcases Ubuntu TV and IVI at CES 2012, Exclusive Images
 Canonical announced a couple of days ago that it will be present, for the first time, at the CES 2012 (Consumer Electronics Show) event, in Las Vegas, US.
This year at CES, Canonical’s goal is to demonstrate Ubuntu "inside" a wide mixture of devices and electronics in 2012. From TVs, mobile phones, tablets, cars, and more.
Ubuntu TV has a user interface powered by the controversial Unity interface and allows users to view rent, buy, record, and play movies and TV shows.
An YouTube video browser and player is also provided, as well as a music player. It allows offers the possibility to view TV guides of local TV channels, and easily search your purchased, ranted or recorded movies.
For more information, take a look at the detailed features and specifications of Ubuntu TV!
"From the consumer’s perspective – The evolution of Ubuntu offers more choice. Ubuntu One provides an integrated service syncing what consumers value most (pictures, music, video, contacts, etc.) to all their connected devices."
"The platform integrates with multiple operating systems to ensure interoperability, enabling consumers to purchase whatever device they choose regardless of OS, and still have access to all their most prized content." - was stated in the press release.
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| New Release of Oracle® Database Firewall Extends Support to MySQL and Enhances Reporting Capabilities |
Redwood Shores, Calif. – January 9, 2012
News Facts
In an effort to assist organizations further prevent internal and external attacks from reaching their enterprise databases, Oracle today announced a new release of
Oracle® Database Firewall which introduces support for
MySQL Enterprise Edition, complementing previously announced support for
Oracle Database 11g and earlier releases, IBM DB2 Linux Unix Windows, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) and Sybase SQL Anywhere.
This latest release of Oracle Database Firewall also features new reporting capabilities including new reports that help to further address regulatory compliance.
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| Open Source Operating System - Android-Powered 3D TVs Coming to CES |
By Jared Spurbeck | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Fri, Jan 6, 2012
Google TV is what Google calls its version of Android -- the open-source operating system also seen on smartphones, e-readers and tablets -- designed especially for TV sets and set-top boxes. It lets you browse the web from your TV set, as well as use games and apps from the Android Market.
In a way, this is Google TV's debut year at the Consumer Electronics Show. Sony featured a Google TV device at last year's CES, but a last-minute request from Google led many of its partners to pull their devices, rather than show them off with a version of Android that Google was not happy with.
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