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Google Chrome for Linux: Testing and Contributing
Google Chrome does not yet exist as an end-user application for the Linux platform. Even at this early stage though, you can get involved by testing Chrome, and contributing your feedback to the Chromium Project.

Published by Ian Lumb (963 pts ) on Dec 9, 2008 to
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Linux On A Stick
You can now create a version of the Fedora Linux operating system which fits on a USB drive that you can carry anywhere and use on any PC. We explain the why's and how's of this process so you can see if this is right for you.

Published by John Lister (6,147 pts ) on Nov 28, 2008 to
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The Differences between Linux and Windows (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part series, we look at the underlying differences between the way the Linux and Windows operating systems work. In part 2, we will look at the practical differences which users may experience.

Published by John Lister (6,147 pts ) on Sep 29, 2008 to
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Ubuntu 7.04 - More Than a Strange Name for a Linux Distribution
If there is one thing you can count on, it's this: successful open source software must have a strange name. If this rule holds true, then maybe it explains some of the success of one of the newest major Linux distributions: Ubuntu.

Published by Kyle Rankin (671 pts ) on Sep 24, 2008 to
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Fedora 7 - A Solid Core Distribution
Fedora Core 7 is a solid all-around distribution with lots to offer. Though perhaps not the best desktop distribution out there, it's easy to use and its user interface and security features are top-notch.

Published by Kyle Rankin (671 pts ) on Sep 24, 2008 to
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A history of Linux
The origins of the Linux system date back 25 years. We explore the system's roots in Massachusetts and Finland and its development into a credible alternative to Windows for the home user.

Published by John Lister (6,147 pts ) on Sep 19, 2008 to
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openSUSE 10.2 - Novell's SUSE for the Community
openSUSE is Novell's community-focused version of its SUSE Enterprise distribution. With a dynamite installer and a solid KDE desktop environment, it's one of contenders in the running for best Linux desktop. Just be ready for a steep learning curve.

Published by Kyle Rankin (671 pts ) on Oct 25, 2007 to
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