Moonlight 2, the open-source version of Silverlight created for Linux and Unix-based operating systems, is now available for download as beta, two years after Microsoft and Novell announced their collaboration in providing the Media Pack for users of the Linux system which brings video and audio codecs. Moonlight...

Martin Pitt has announced the release of the Ubuntu Karmic Koala Alpha 3. This is a pre-release of the upcoming Ubuntu 9.10 and, if you are just an Ubuntu user, you are advised not to install it on your computer if occasional breakages would interfere with your work. The release is for developers and...

One of the best methods to choose from different Ubuntu versions is to try them using a LiveCD. But why not to use a USB stick? Using Live uSbuntu Creator you can create a bootable USB stick with Ubuntu 8.10 or above. A great feature of Live uSbuntu Creator is the virtualization which allows you to run...

The third maintenance release of the Ubuntu HardyHeron was announced yesterday by Steve Langasek. Ubuntu 8.04.3 Long Term Support delivers many security updates and fixes to keep the system in the top of most stable and reliable Linux distributions. According to Steve Langasek, the release brings no...

The makers of the Ubuntu-based distribution called CrunchBang Linux have announced the release of the latest version, which is available for download as a LiveCD in 32-bit and 64-bit builds. Coming with the Openbox window manager and GTK+ applications, the system is meant to offer a great speed and functionality...

PC-BSD is an UNIX-based free operating system with modern user interface, designed for users who spend time on their computer mostly for watching videos, listening to the music, and working with documents. It is built on the FreeBSD 7.x and brings 3D desktop effects, an easy-to-use graphical system installer,...

In addition to the highly-appreciated Fluedo codecs, the producer introduces the Fluedo DVD Player for Linux, delivering the interface capable of reproducing DVDs, as desired by customers. Muriel Moscardini, Fluendo CSO, said there was a need for a new solution based on the GStreamer framework, that...

As those of you who are using Linux-based operating system already know, openSUSE is an open-source project powered by Novell and promoted as the world’s easiest-to-use Linux distribution for both beginner-level and advanced Linux users. Yesterday, the developers announced the release of the openSUSE...

The Linux Mint Blog announced the release of the latest version of the Linux-based operating system, also known as Gloria. Linux Mint 7 “Gloria” x64 is an elegant is a GNU/Linux desktop distribution characterized by the mint green shades providing a fresh look. The system features custom desktop...

Yesterday, the Official Mandriva Blog announced the Alpha 1 release of Mandriva Linux 2010, the upcoming version of one of the most popular Linux-based operating systems. According to the blog post, the release was developed using bcd instead of mkcd, and is available for download in 32-bit and 64-bit...