Ubuntu Studio 12.04 LTS released

Ubuntu Studio 12.04 LTS released 

After the release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin),Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu Studio 12.04 today.

--> Like ubuntu 12.04 LTS ubuntu studio 12.04 is also a long term support version of studio which is supported for 3 years.

New features of ubuntu Studio 12.04

• Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
• New icons,wallpapers and themes
• Supported upto 2015
• Xface 4.8 Desktop Environment
• LightDM login manager
• GUI based installation
• Faster than than the previous version

 Sceenshots of Ubuntu Studio 12.04

Download Ubuntu studio 12.04 Here

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How to install the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system

How to install the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system

--> This tutorial will help you to install ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) on you system.

Requirements
1.Ubuntu 12.04 LTS desktop edition.You can download it here
2.Usb drive of DVD or cd

Install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin)

First burn the downloaded ubuntu 12.04 LTS image on a cd or dvd or make a bootable usb drive using USB Creator.

Next step,Boot your computer from the created USB, DVD or CD
Within minutes you will see the Installation wizard.Select your language and click on the install ubuntu button to continue.

Preparing to install ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Make sure that you have the minimum space requirement for installation.If you tick for the option for downloading updates and third party softwares the installation process will take longer time to finish.

Allocate drive space
There are four options available for installing ubuntu 12.04 on your laptop or pc

1. Install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS alongside (other operating systems)

 Choose this option if you are going to use ubuntu 12.04 along with other operating   systems like windows 7,windows 8,os x etc.Remember that, after the installation, the Windows boot loader will be overwritten by the Ubuntu boot loader.

 

2. Upgrade Ubuntu x.x to 12.04 LTS

Choose this option if you are currently using ubuntu os.You can update to ubuntu 12.04 from your previous version of ubuntu.

 3. Erase and use the entire disk (Erase Ubuntu x.x and reinstall) 

Choose this option if you want to format the entire hard disk and install ubuntu 12.04.You can also install on your freshly bought laptop or desktop without any os.  

4. Something else (advanced)

This option allows you to manually manage your disk partitions and install ubuntu 12.04 on your laptop or desktop 

Click on the forward button to proceed.Then click on the install button to start installation.

 Where are you?

This option will help you to set your current location.You can select your area by pointing your location on a map of whole earth.Click on the forward button to proceed installation.

 

Keyboard layout

You can select your keyboard layout with this option.You can also use "detect keyboard layout" option to autodetect your keyboard layout.

Who are you?

In this window you specify your details that have been asked for.You can set a password for your username and also you can encrypt the home folder.

At this point your ubuntu 12.04 will be installed

After a few minutes the installation will be completed and  a window appears asking for reboot.Click on the reboot now button.

 Now your computer will restart on ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin).Enjoy with the new features of ubuntu 12.04 LTS.

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Linux Mint Debian Edition 201204 Officially Released

Linux Mint Debian Edition 201204 Officially Released

 

--> Linux mint team announced the official availability of linux mint debian edition 201204 on tuesday .The new edition provides three desktop environments cinnamon 1.4, Mate 1.2 and light weight and stable xface 4.8.The default display manager is MDM .
The new features of linux mint debian edition 201204

Cinnamon 1.4

• MATE 1.2
• Xfce 4.8
• MDM
• Yahoo
• Kernel 3.2
• Update Pack 4
• Hybrid ISO images

Screenshots of linux mint debian 201204

LMDE 201204 Cinnamon 1.4

LMDE 201204 MATE 1.2

LMDE 201204 XFACE 4.8

What is Linux Mint Debian Edition or LMDE?
LMDE is a semirolling linux distribution based on debian testing.It looks similar with the main linux mint edition except that it is based on debian testing instead of ubuntu.It is available in both 32 bit and 64 bit platforms and provides cinnamon,Mate and Xface user interfaces.
Linux mint debian edition is not compatible with ubuntu repositories but it is fully compatible with debian squeeze or Debian testing.

Chakra GNU/Linux : An arch derivative with KDE

--> Chakra GNU/Linux was originally based on arch linux but packages from arch are compatible with chakra.Chakra has a half rolling release model and it is based on KDE interface.Chakra is developed by a group of developers who follow KISS principle.

The latest version code named as Archimedes-2012.04 was released on april 16,2012.The latest version does not have a GUI packet manager.Chakra team has gone back to the arch like text based packet management system.The new features of Chakra 2012.04 - Archimedes are

•   KDE 4.8.2
•   Linux 3.2.8
•   Qt 4.8.1
•   Updated initscripts with the option to test system
•   Switch to kmod
•   DVD image, including all locales and a nice selections of apps
•   Minimal CD image you can build your desktop on
•   tomoyo-tools 2.5 added to a default install, for more security options
•   wqy-microhei became the new default font for Chinese/Japanese/Korean
•   QtWebkit 2.2.1

Download chakra GNU/Linux here

Gnome 3.4.1 released officcially

Gnome 3.4.1 released officcially

--> Gnome developer team has released the latest stable version gnome 3.4.1 on april 18.
It includes bug fixes,translations updates and tiny improvements.The GNOME 3.4 desktop environment will receive another maintenance release, GNOME 3.4.2, in one month, on May 16th, 2012. This will be the last point release for GNOME 3.4, as the developers will start working on the next major version, GNOME 3.6.

Want to test gnome 3.4.1? Download gnome 3.4 Live images
To write the downloaded image to a USB drive do the following steps

1. Insert your usb drive
2. Run dmesg in a terminal: this will give you the location of the usb device in square brackets, such as sdb
3. To write the downloaded  image, run sudo dd if=GNOME-3.4.iso of=/dev/DRIVE bs=8M conv=fsync, replacing DRIVE with the location of your usb device.
4. Once the write operation has finished, you can reboot with the USB drive inserted.

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Ubuntu 12.10 release schedule out

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Ubuntu 12.10 release schedule out

Ubuntu 12.10 release schedule includes 3 alpha releses and 2 beta releases

June 7th, 2012 - Alpha 1 release
June 28th, 2012 - Alpha 2 release
August 2nd, 2012 - Alpha 3 release
September 6th, 2012 - Beta 1 release
September 27th, 2012 - Beta 2 release
October 18th, 2012 - Final release of Ubuntu 12.10

Windows 8 vs Ubuntu linux 12.04 - Which is best?

Windows 8 vs Ubuntu linux : Which is best? 

--> As the release of windows 8 is going to happen by 2012 end,there is a big discussion about windows 8 vs ubuntu linux.Will windows 8 draw linux users to its kingdom? Windows 8 features vs ubuntu linux features,Which will satisfy the new generation of tablet users?

With windows 8 microsoft is deviating its attention from pc users,Its concentrating on tablet users knowing that it is the next generation of personal computers.At the same time ubuntu tablets have been released to the market.

Here we are discussing about some of the new features in windows 8 that should be paid attention by the ubuntu linux developers

Metro User Interface

This is the most interesting change in windows 8 from the old look windows xp,vista and 7.Linux developers have put attention in developing gnome 3 which will play almost the same role in linux.But ubuntu developers are still on their own unity interface which has to go further to make its role.

Windows 8 does not close Apps
First i thought that i was somewhere wrong when tried to close metro style apps.Then i realized that its the technique microsoft has brought to reduce their launch time when those apps are opened again.

Faster boot times

--> It is another wonderful thing microsoft has worked a lot.Windows 8 boot time is the fastest in the history of windows os.My windows 8 system boots in around 10 seconds. "windows 8 vs ubuntu linux,boot time comparison,which boots faster? Definitely the answer is Windows 8 boots faster than ubuntu linux.

Only 256 mb ram for windows 8?
Microsoft claims that windows 8 will work smoothly on even a 256mb ram pc.Many users with old computers will be happy about this news since even ubuntu requires the same for fast experience.

New features of Ubuntu 12.04 aka Precise Pangolin

• · Unity 3D interface 5.10
• · Unity 2D interface 5.10
• · GNOME 3.4.1
• · Linux kernel 3.2.12
• · X.Org 7.6
• · Xorg Server 1.11.4
• · Upstart 1.5
• · GCC 4.6.3 toolchain
• · Python 2.7.3 and Python 3.2.3
• · Compiz Fusion 0.9.7.6

Lets wait for ubuntu 12.10 and windows 8 which are about to release in the second quarter of 2012.

Top 13 Best Linux Distros 2012

The Top 13 Best Linux Distributions : The best linux distros 2012
As there are hundreds of linux distros,

--> it is a hard thing to choose the best distro.Here I categorize some of the best distros for the different types of users and systems.
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The best linux distro for desktop - Linux mint 12 "Lisa"
Linux mint 12 "Lisa"  is the best linux distribution currently available.Linux mint 12 features gnome 3 with mint shell extensions.It is called as "Cinnamon".It is very easy to switch back to gnome 3 from cinnamon by just disabling some of the extensions.Cinnamon looks like gnome 2 with the bottom taskbar,but it also has the new shell features of gnome 3.So many people who love the look of old gnome will taste the nostalgia.
 

The best linux distro for laptops - Opensuse 12.1
Opensuse12.1 comes with gnome 3.2 and latest color management tools.It is the best laptop edition with great power management,easy to use wireless tools,docking tools etc.As laptop users are very much concerned about the battery life,opensuse delivers the best way to make use of your laptop.

The best linux distro for servers - Debian 

With the great stability, Debian 6.0 wins the place for the best distro.The great old debian now has an opponent- Cent OS.Ubuntu server edition is also becoming more popular now a days.

The best linux distro for old computer - puppy linux
Puppy linux  works in most of the old machines which are not supported by many distros.It is very fast and simple.You can boot your system with the puppy usb.

The best linux distro for netbooks - Ubuntu netbook remix
Ubuntu netbook remix wins in the competition with jolicloud.By the 6 months release cycle,ubuntu has become no.1 in the netbook market defeating jolicloud.Ubuntu unity interface has improved a lot from the previous version.
 

The best linux distro for customization - Arch linux
Arch linux gives the best way to customize your desktop.Arch installation guide helps even the beginners to install their favourite linux distro.Although the arch installation process is a hard thing,you will get satisfied once you get through.Arch installation is a text based installation,so most of the beginners get disappointed with the guide.But it is very simple if you read the installation guide thoroughly.
 

The best linux distro with gnome 3 - Fedora 16
Fedora 16 comes with gnome 3.2.As far as my experience fedora provides better gnome 3 experience than opensuse default.Fedora now acts like a flagship of gnome 3.

The best linux distro for beginners - Ubuntu
The most popular linux distro in the world,Ubuntu is a simple,fast os and it is easy to manage the system even by the new users coming from windows,mac osx etc.

The best linux distro for multimedia - Ubuntu studio
Ubuntu studio based on the popular os ubuntu.It is just ubuntu with additional multimedia and graphics tools.The latest version is studio 11.10.Even though it is made for multimedia,you can install any software from the ubuntu repository.Ubuntu studio gives greater support for your audio and video drivers.

The best linux distro for security - Backtrack linux
Backtrack linux 5 R2 is the current version of the distro with most advanced security features.It comes with tools for securing your wifi as well with hacking tools.

The best linux distro for live cd - CTKArch
A live cd should be fast and simple and CTKArch meets these two criterias,It is based on arch and uses openbox.The CTKArch team claims a 10-15 seconds boot time on netbooks. 
 

The best linux distro with KDE - Opensuse
Opensuse is the best KDE distribution for years.Even though opensuse team now gives more importance to gnome 3 version,still the kde version is the best in the market.

The best  linux distro with LXDE - Lubuntu
Lubuntu is ubuntu plus lxde.Lxde is very fast compared much heavier interfaces like gnome and kde.Since lxde is under development you may not be satisfied if you are migrating from gnome or kde.But it is really very fast.





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