Linux + GNU = Humans Enabled

After many feedback submissions and having to use hulu.com as the alternative GNU/Linux users are now finally no longer 2nd-class-citizens in terms of being able to watch Full Episodes of their favorite TV shows on ABC and FOX websites. Thanks to Firefox and the Adobe Flash Player - GNU/Linux users can now enjoy the full episodes from ABC and FOX just like everybody else. ABC Full Episodes Example(click to go there): FOX Full Episodes Example(click to go there): ABC and FOX are amongst the newest media providers that have seen the light of GNU/Linux and others should follow suite. Update(08-14-2010) After a concerted effort from Jeff Hoogland (another GNU/Linux supporter), and others, CWTV full episodes are now also working with GNU/Linux as well! Great job on providing feedback and bringing the CWTV forward into the modern age! Together, we will make it happen! CWTV Full Episodes Example (Click to go there) One by one, the barriers for mainstream adoption of GNU/Li...

Never say never, that's my motto. First, ABC and FOX Full Episodes add support for the GNU/Linux-compatible Adobe Flash Player. And now, retailers are selling products that are marked with "Linux" in the "System Requirements" list. I now expect to see, as I predicted last year, the massive influx to Linux as being the "prominent platform of choice", as well as Linux becoming the Universal Gaming Platform(WebGL may be a hint of this). Amidst all the other problems in the world, technological freedom and advancement continue to flourish. After years of returning to my local retailer, searching for computer products marked with Linux compatibility, I'm finally seeing it. I'm seeing it on Lexmark printers. See below. image credit: me with my Droid @ walmart For those who are interested in a full review of the another new Lexmark printer (the Lexmark Pro905 Platinum multi-function printer - NOT pictured above) see this article at Phoroni...

Which one should I choose? Ubuntu 10.04 netbook-remix or Jolicloud? Heh.. One feature with Jolicloud that is really grabbing my attention is the ability to switch from the netbook interface to the desktop - to me, this is big Ubuntu 10.04 Netbook-Remix (beta) GNU/Linux daily build LiveCD in Virtualbox-OSE Jolicloud (Ubuntu-based) GNU/Linux LiveCD (04-01-10) in Virtualbox-OSE Jolicloud (Ubuntu-based) GNU/Linux LiveCD (Switched to Desktop mode)(04-01-10) in Virtualbox-OSE Shannon VanWagner 04-01-10

Update 04-05-10 - Since Last week, Google Chrome Browser now comes with Flash built-in (although you may have to add --enable-plugins to the command in the Chrome startup shortcut). Please disregard the instructions below, and get the new version Chrome instead, at http://www.google.com/chrome How to install Google Chrome browser with Flash plugin support on Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic) GNU/Linux 1. Import the GPG key for the chromium-daily PPA repository: sudo apt-key adv --recv-keys --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com 0xfbef0d696de1c72ba5a835fe5a9bf3bb4e5e17b5 2. Edit your sources.list file to add the chromium-daily PPA repository: sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list Add the following these lines below the last line in /etc/apt/sources.list , save then close: #Chromium Web Browser deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/chromium-daily/ppa/ubuntu karmic main deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/chromium-daily/ppa/ubuntu karmic main 3. Update your source repository listing to include the latest ...

After looking around for a way to take a screenshot of my Verizon Droid screen, and only finding the non-Linux instructions here , I figured I'd write up the instructions for Ubuntu GNU/Linux 9.10. Here's how to take a screenshot of your Verizon Droid (Android-Linux based device) using the USB cable and Ubuntu GNU/Linux 9.10. What you'll need: Android Linux SDK Java SE JRE (already installed with ubuntu-restricted-extras) Follow these steps to get it all setup: 1.) Download the Android SDK. Ok, so you're using Linux now.. and you could just click the link and download the Android SDK. But you really should use 'wget' from the terminal instead. Why? Because wget is awesome! So assuming you agree to the Android SDK License Agreement (req'd), fire up your favorite terminal program, e.g., alt+f2 gnome-terminal, then run this command: wget http://dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r04-linux_86.tgz 2.) Extract the android sdk: tar -xvf android-sdk* 3. ) Enter the ...

Being the adventurous type, I've finally made it out to system76.com and purchased a Starling Netbook preloaded with Ubuntu GNU / Linux as a gift for a friend. When all was said and done, the price for this little computer was about $394 (shipped). This may be about 50 bucks more than some other netbooks, but I've heard very good things about system76.com, and I know that System76 supports GNU / Linux by offering a wide selection of computers with the Ubuntu GNU/Linux operating system sold preinstalled. This sweet Starling Netbook came preloaded with Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix. Upon receipt however, I quickly upgraded this system to the newer Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Netbook Remix GNU/Linux . I have to tell you that after using this little bundle of joy for a few days, I'm starting to have second thoughts about giving it up to our longtime friend who is coming to visit us for Thanksgiving. I hope I can do it! Something to purchase along with this type of computer is a 2GB ...

I use GNU/Linux at home and at work everyday. While at home, I typically use Google(tm)'s gmail via the web and sometimes with Thunderbird. Google(tm) makes using your email client of choice very easy because they let you access your gmail with IMAP and/or POP access for free. It would be nice if more companies and server products would take the "open and inter-operable to everyone" approach(hint, hint). This is the way things are going anyways as far as I can tell. The only other provider that I know of that allows free POP access is inbox.com. As for work, I currently have no choice but to connect to Microsoft's Exchange Server 2007(r) product (hopefully this will change sooner or later to something like openXchange or Google(tm)). And Despite the lack of openness of the Microsoft's Exchange Server 2007(r), I am able to use Novell's F/OSS Evolution email client(from Ubuntu 9.10 GNU/Linux) with IMAP to get email but I have to use the built-in Evolution calend...