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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.brighthub.comhttp://www.brighthub.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Linux Platform</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux.aspx</link><description /><dc:language>en</dc:language><item><title>Most Popular Linux Distributions of 2009: 3rd Quarter</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/21108.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:41:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21108</guid><dc:creator>paladin</dc:creator><description>We have closed the third quarter of 2009. We would like to look at how the Linux distributions performed up to now. We will see the shares of the major distros and their performance in the last 6 month period. Jump right in to see how your favorite distribution performed this year. Introduction Ubuntu, openSuSE, Mandriva, Fedora, Debian, distrowars...</description></item><item><title>Beginners Guide to Debian</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/54142.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:53:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54142</guid><dc:creator>huxleymedia</dc:creator><description>Want to try something other than Windows&amp;#63; Windows 7 not doing it for you&amp;#63; Debian is one of the most stable Linux distributions out there. Here is a beginners guide to using this operating system. Debian is a version of Linux that has been around in its various forms since 1993. It has the reputation of being one of the most stable distribut...</description></item><item><title>Making Your Own Linux Distro</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/54050.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:42:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54050</guid><dc:creator>huxleymedia</dc:creator><description>It isn&amp;#39;t as complicated as it sounds. Learn how even a newcomer to Linux can create a tailor made Linux distribution in less than ten minutes&amp;#33; That very sentence can strike fear into the hearts of many, even Linux geeks. However, it has never been so easy to “roll your own” Linux distribution. Some very clever people over at NimbleX have pr...</description></item><item><title>Puppy Linux: A Powerful Linux Distribution</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/14879.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:56:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14879</guid><dc:creator>miagon66</dc:creator><description>Linux is fast becoming a mainstream operating system alternative. With an increasing number of available distributions, and still growing, the task of selecting the best version may be daunting. So let&amp;#39;s take a look at one of the most user friendly, light, and complete distributions available today. Puppy Linux 4.1 Don't let the name fool you. ...</description></item><item><title>Puppy Linux: Selecting Your Hardware</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/15664.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:54:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15664</guid><dc:creator>miagon66</dc:creator><description>Contrary to popular belief, the effectiveness of an operating system is not fully dependent on the quality of the hardware in which it resides. And Puppy Linux is doing just that&amp;#58; turning old under powered PCs into powerful computer systems for your home or office. Puppy Linux Requirements Puppy Linux is truly amazing in its ability to run on j...</description></item><item><title>Puppy Linux: Preparing Your Computer For The Distro</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/18704.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:53:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18704</guid><dc:creator>miagon66</dc:creator><description>Preparation is key to any operating system installation. And with Puppy Linux, it is no exception. Preparing your computer to accept this small, yet, feature-packed distro is quite simple and quick. All you need is a fully operational computer system and your live CD. Computer Preparation Preparing Your Hardware First thing's first, you need to mak...</description></item><item><title>A Linux Jargon-Buster</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/19460.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:48:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19460</guid><dc:creator>jnlisterwriting</dc:creator><description>Newcomers to Linux are often baffled by unfamiliar terms and phrases. We explain some of the most common Linux-related terms and the role they play in the system. Desktop environment . This is a set of programs which control how information is displayed on-screen and how the user interacts with the computer. It effectively fulfills the same role as...</description></item><item><title>Fedora 11 "Leonidas" Review</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/39330.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:31:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39330</guid><dc:creator>MEDougherty</dc:creator><description>Looking for a cutting edge Linux distribution that rivals Ubuntu, OpenSuse, and Mandriva as being one of the most user-friendly distribution on the market today&amp;#63; Look no further&amp;#33; I bring you Fedora 11 &amp;#34;Leonidas&amp;#34;. Quicklinks Official Fedora Website Fedora 11 Release Notes Fedora Wiki Fedora 11 32-bit LiveCD Fedora 11 64-bit LiveCD Ge...</description></item><item><title>Linux Mint 7 “Gloria”</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/38343.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:05:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38343</guid><dc:creator>MEDougherty</dc:creator><description>With Ada, Barbara, Bea, and Bianca the spark faded far too soon. Cassandra was my first love. Celena, Daryna, Elyssa, and Felicia were all good to me. Gloria&amp;#63; It could be love&amp;#33; A look at the latest Linux Mint release coming your way - Linux Mint 7 &amp;#34;Gloria&amp;#34;&amp;#33; &amp;#40;What did you think I was talking about&amp;#63;&amp;#41; A Brief History of...</description></item><item><title>Puppy Linux 4.2 "Deep Thought"</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/37239.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 15:46:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37239</guid><dc:creator>MEDougherty</dc:creator><description>The latest release of the Puppy Linux operating system is a solid one. With the addition of two window managers, widgets, and many software updates, the Puppy Linux team has done a great job in the absence of Barry Kauler&amp;#33; A Little Background Puppy Linux was first released in 2003 and takes pride in the fact it has no formal structure or agenda...</description></item></channel></rss>