GIMP 2.8.4 is now available as disk image for Mac OSX.
Please note that with this release, we have moved GIMP’s per-user data from “~/Library” to “~/Library/Application Support”. If you had installed GIMP 2.8.2 before, please open a terminal and enter the following command, so GIMP 2.8.4 will pick up your data from the right location:
mv ~/Library/GIMP ~/Library/Application\ Support
GIMP 2.8.4 is out! This is a release in the stable GIMP 2.8 series, featuring lots of bug fixes and translation updates. For the complete list of changes please see the NEWS file.
Pre-built binaries for Mac will be available soon.
Zorin
Zorin OS is a multi-functional operating system designed specifically for Windows users who want to have easy and smooth access to Linux. It is based on Ubuntu which is the most popular Linux operating system in the world.
Zorin OS features our unique Look Changer program that we have created exclusively for Zorin OS. It allows users to change the user interface at the touch of a button. Other unique programs include Splash Screen Manager, Internet Browser Manager and Background Plus.
Thanks to Zorin OS’s immunity to Windows viruses you will never have to worry about any of that nasty malware. And when a potential security threat arises, software updates usually come in a matter of hours. With Zorin OS you are sure to have peace of mind.
The long awaited final version of Kolab 3 has been made available. Compared to the old 2.3.4 stable release, this brand new version of Kolab features a new modern webclient that integrates Roundcube instead of Horde. It integrates a lot better into existing user directory setups. Security as well as scalability has been greatly improved. It is now possible to scale all functional components of Kolab separately. Also, there is a new unified command line utility for administrative tasks.
Kolab 3 dropped OpenPKG and can now be installed with native packages on Redhat Enterprise Linux, CentOS and Debian. OpenSUSE packages are also available, but still experimental and packages for Mageia are a work in progress. With native packages, Kolab is now seamlessly integrated into the rest of the system, can easily be upgraded and allows for a rolling release. This keeps updates fast, simple and makes sure everybody can benefit from latest fixes and new features without big complicated upgrade procedures. From Kolab 3.0 onwards, we are aiming for a six months release cycle, so you can expect Kolab 3.1 in Summer. Development is already in full swing.
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Read full press release at: http://www.kolab.org/news/2012/12/17/final-version-kolab-3.0-released
By Nick DeLorenzo, Special to the Weekender
Despite the increasing affordability of computers, the software that actually runs those devices can still be fairly expensive. Fairly common programs such as Microsoft Office can run hundreds of dollars, and higher-end products like Adobe Photoshop can easily cost more than $500.
There are certainly times when the old adage “you get what you pay for” is true, but when it comes to what’s available online, in many cases, that isn’t necessarily the case. There are hundreds of programs available that are released as “open source software.” What this means is that the source code of the program can be edited by anyone, but what this usually amounts to for the casual user is that you can download it and use it completely for free – and it’s perfectly legal.
Full article: Open source is legal software alternative
Ubuntu
London 2nd January, 2013: Canonical today announced a distinctive smartphone interface for its popular operating system, Ubuntu, using all four edges of the screen for a more immersive experience. Ubuntu uniquely gives handset OEMs and mobile operators the ability to converge phone, PC and thin client into a single enterprise superphone.
“We expect Ubuntu to be popular in the enterprise market, enabling customers to provision a single secure device for all PC, thin client and phone functions. Ubuntu is already the most widely used Linux enterprise desktop, with customers in a wide range of sectors focused on security, cost and manageability” said Jane Silber, CEO of Canonical. “We also see an opportunity in basic smartphones that are used for the phone, SMS, web and email, where Ubuntu outperforms thanks to its native core apps and stylish presentation.”
Ubuntu is aimed at two core mobile segments: the high-end superphone, and the entry-level basic smartphone, helping operators grow the use of data amongst consumers who typically use only the phone and messaging but who might embrace the use of web and email on their phone. Ubuntu also appeals to aspirational prosumers who want a fresh experience with faster, richer performance on a lower bill-of-materials device.
Full announcement: Canonical announcement
One of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns of all time has been criticized for the fact that it may never deliver what it promises, but the bright minds behind the project are hitting each of the deadlines they originally promised — an incredible feat especially when considering the undertaking.
Ouya, an open-source $99 video game console that runs on Android, raised $8.6 million when it was first announced in early July. Now, more than six months after the idea was first announced, Ouya is shipping 1,200 consoles to developers that can begin creating games for the system using the Ouya SDK.
BleachBit – Clean Disk Space, Maintain Privacy.
BleachBit quickly frees disk space and tirelessly guards your privacy. Free cache, delete cookies, clear Internet history, shred temporary files, delete logs, and discard junk you didn’t know was there. Designed for Linux and Windows systems, it wipes clean 90 applications including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Adobe Flash, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari,and more. Beyond simply deleting files, BleachBit includes advanced features such as shredding files to prevent recovery, wiping free disk space to hide traces of files deleted by other applications, and vacuuming Firefox to make it faster. Better than free, BleachBit is open source.