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Journals RSS FeedsThe Community Comes Through - As I wrote back on November 27, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to make software beyond its end-of-life work, and it is even more frustrating when it is really the best tool for the job. read more ...Feed Source: feeds.feedburner.com DIY RC FIY - I've always had a thing for remote control (RC) aircraft. The kid and I have several half-broken ones to prove it. So now I'm thinking about taking it to the next level. Literally. With a DIY Drone -- a kind of aerial robot.
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... Running DOS Programs on Linux: Duke Nukem Lives! -
If I play video games they're usually pretty low tech ones.
One of the few games I miss from the old days is Duke Nukem,
and I'm talking about the Duke before he went 3D.
If you have an old DOS game that you'd like to run,
or for that matter any old DOS program,
check out DOSBox.
Even if you don't have any DOS programs that you'd like to
run, you might want to try downloading some of the old DOS
games that are now available free online.
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... Calling all Linux Journal Readers - We'd love to have you on our Reader Advisory Panel, so please read on if you are interested!
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... Dealing with Command Line Options in Python - I just wrote a bit of Python to generate some reports from the contents of a database. The one program that was more than just "display the data" was the one to print the transaction log. It included some sub-totals for various fields and paginated output.
The one task remaining was to give it some options. That is, to pass it some criteria that would modify the report.read more
... A real gift this holiday season...delete it. - Can I vent here for a moment about well meaning, but clearly out-of-the-loop, friends who seem to think everything on the Internet, especially when it comes to safety, is a real situation that needs our attention and should be sent to every mailing list they are on?
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... StudioDave Does A Hardware Review And Meets Ubuntu 8.10 -
A few months ago I started sensing the need for a replacement for my aging and ailing HP Omnibook 4150. That machine's audio capabilities were negligible even with external hardware, but it had been serviceable for writing articles and as a portable MIDI composition environment. Alas, after years of travel and abuse the Omnibook's hard drive gasped its last breath of life. I had no fear for my data, the drive had been backed up, but clearly the time had come to buy a new portable computer.
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... Keeping Linux Safe Since 1994 - Typeanalyzer says Linux Journal is one of The Guardians. That is,
The organizing and efficient type. They are especially attuned to setting goals and managing available resources to get the job done.
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... Black Friday - Shopping for Your Linux Loved Ones - Have a friend or family member who loves Linux? While you're shopping on this Black Friday, consider this shopping list of all things Tux.
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... What Does Open Source Taste Like? - For those of you familiar with twitter, the "microblogging" social-networking tool, you know that it can be a fun way to gather data from a large group of people. If you have a substantial enough group of followers, inevitably, a few are paying attention most of the time, and you will get a handful of interesting responses to almost any question.
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... Fed Weighs Options as Europe Cuts Rates - The Fed is considering taking unconventional steps to revive the economy as central banks outside the U.S. cut rates more aggressively.
... Detroit Bailout Hits a Bumpy Road - Big Three auto CEOs faced much the same doubts from lawmakers in the first day of their last-ditch return to Congress for a bailout, now put at $34 billion.
... Companies Accelerate Layoffs - Companies are shedding workers at an accelerating rate, pushing jobless claims to a 26-year high.
... Markets Skid in Late Selloff - Stocks fell amid fears of a worsening recession, with the Dow industrials ending down 215.45 points, or 2.5%, at 8376.24. Oil settled at its lowest level since January 2005.
... Bratz Ruling Hands Mattel Big Choices - A federal judge ordered MGA Entertainment to hand over control of its Bratz dolls to Mattel, Barbie's maker.
... Honda Pulls Out of Formula One - Honda Motor said it is quitting Formula One racing, citing the hefty costs of running the F1 team amid the current tough earnings environment.
... Boeing May Delay 787 Deliveries - Boeing may push back first deliveries of its flagship 787 Dreamliner by at least six more months after the recent strike by union machinists, as well as other snags.
... Microsoft Taps Yahoo Veteran - Microsoft hired former Yahoo executive Qi Lu to run its Internet operations, seeking to strengthen a strategically important business.
... November Is as Bad as Feared - U.S. retailers reported some of the weakest sales in decades last month. Deep discounting helped to boost sales at a few chains.
... Citi Gets Tough With General Growth - Citigroup bought a 5.3% stake in General Growth even as it is playing tough in debt-extension talks. The mall owner faces bankruptcy if it can't extend a big loan with a group including Citi.
... Julius Baer CEO Widmer Dies - Julius Baer Group said Alex Widmer, who led the bank's flagship private bank operations, died unexpectedly. Shares fell on concern that the death could be related to the Swiss bank's business.
... Harvard Plans Bond Issue - Harvard is preparing to launch a $600 million bond issue to redeem a portion of outstanding debt obligations and terminate specific interest rate swap agreements.
... Citadel's Losses Add to Mr. Griffin's Pain - Citadel's losses continue to mount, with the hedge fund declining 13% in November, compounding efforts to engineer a rebound.
... Credit Suisse Reveals Big Loss - Credit Suisse will slash 11% of its work force, or about 5,300 workers, after it said it incurred a loss of $2.48 billion in two months.
... AT&T to Slash Work Force - AT&T is chopping 12,000 jobs, or 4% of its work force, citing economic pressures and a changing business mix. It will also reduce capital spending.
... AMD Warns of Sharp Sales Drop - AMD slashed its fourth-quarter sales view, projecting a 25% decline from the third quarter, saying chip demand plunged.
... Nokia Sees Shrinking Handset Market - Nokia cut its handset-sales forecast for the second time in three weeks and plans to trim costs in 2009 and 2010.
... Cities Torn Over Redevelopment - The federal program to redevelop neighborhoods blighted amid the housing crisis is barely up and running. But already, many localities are frustrated by the small sums involved.
... Daschle Pushes for Health-Care Overhaul - Former Sen. Tom Daschle, a likely Obama cabinet nominee, is kicking off an effort to pass a health-care overhaul.
... The Rise of Southern Football - The South is dominating college football like never before. How a population boom and a growing economy have helped turn a regional obsession into a national juggernaut.
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