Those of you just beginning to learn the basics of Linux may be interested in a great video published by the YouTube channel Explaining Computers. The Linux Terminal tutorials are aimed at those of you moving from the Microsoft Windows operating system as well as users of the Raspberry Pi mini PC and similar. The 20 minute video covers a range of Linux terminal commands and … [Read more...] about Introduction to the Linux terminal commands
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PinePhone $149 Linux smartphone starts shipping
After a slight delay the $149 PinePhone Linux smartphone has now started shipping to customers who have been pre-ordering the unique smartphone since it was made available back in November 2019. PINE64's Lukasz Erecinski explained in an update, “we’re now ready and I am happy to confirm that PinePhones will begin shipping on January 17th, 2020," - “The dispatch process will … [Read more...] about PinePhone $149 Linux smartphone starts shipping
Proteus Linux handheld computer
Linux users searching for a pocket handheld Linux-based computer may be interested in the new mini PC from XXLSEC called the Proteus Device. Even though the small mini PC look similar to a smartphone does not have a cellular modem and is not designed to replace your smartphone but provide a fully featured Pocket PC complete with Ethernet port. Loaded with the PriveOS … [Read more...] about Proteus Linux handheld computer
PinePhone Linux smartphone running desktop apps
The demonstration video has been published to YouTube showing the PinePhone Linux smartphone running regular Linux desktop applications in the form of Firefox, Gimp, Libreoffice and Quaternion. The proof of concept video shows a promising use for the PinePhone Braveheart smartphone and other smartphones running Linux currently underdevelopment such as the Purism Librem 5, which … [Read more...] about PinePhone Linux smartphone running desktop apps
New Pocket PC handheld Linux mini PC from $199
The development team at Popcorn Computer have this week announced they will be launching a new Linux mini PC next year sometime during 2020 with prices starting from just $199. If your budget will stretch and you would like LoRa connectivity than the price increases to $249. Hopefully the new mini PC will be launched early next year and shipping is expected to take place … [Read more...] about New Pocket PC handheld Linux mini PC from $199
Ntablet Linux commercial open-source tablet from $225
The Ntablet open source tablet has been created to provide developers, enthusiasts and hobbyists with a programmable learning platform offering an all in one device for creative projects. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the world’s first commercial open source tablet. Launched via Kickstarter this week and is now available with earlybird pledges from … [Read more...] about Ntablet Linux commercial open-source tablet from $225
Pinebook $100 Linux laptop upgrade kits announced
Pine64 the creator and manufacturer of the $100 Pinebook Linux laptop has this week announced it will soon be releasing CPU upgrade kits for the laptop during the first quarter of 2020. Enabling Pinebook Pro-like performance to the first-gen PineBook Linux laptop without the need to upgrade the whole system. The announcement follows on from the launch earlier this year of … [Read more...] about Pinebook $100 Linux laptop upgrade kits announced
Fedora 31 Linux released with Linux 5.3 kernel, GNOME 3.34 and more
As planned this week the new Fedora 31 Linux distro has been released bringing with it a wealth of new features for users to enjoy, “thanks to the hard work of thousands of Fedora community members and contributors”. Fedora is a free and open source GNU/Linux-based operating system and the latest release features an update to the GNOME 3.34 desktop environment, improvements to … [Read more...] about Fedora 31 Linux released with Linux 5.3 kernel, GNOME 3.34 and more
Pinebook Pro Linux laptop launches from $199
After opening preorders back in July 2019 for the new Pinebook Pro Linux laptop, creator and manufacturer PINE64 has this week started shipping out the new Lenox laptop to customers. Powered by a 64-Bit Dual-Core ARM 1.8GHz Cortex A72 and Quad-Core ARM 1.4GHz Cortex A53 supported by Quad-Core MALI T-860 graphics and 4 GB LPDDR4 Dual Channel System DRAM Memory the Linux laptop … [Read more...] about Pinebook Pro Linux laptop launches from $199
PineTime $25 smartwatch for Linux smartphones
Pine64 has revealed it is currently in the process of developing an affordable $25 smartwatch specifically designed for Linux smartphones. The aptly named PineTime smartwatch uses an already available smartwatch casing with custom internal hardware supporting Bluetooth 5.0, heart rate monitor and more. The smartwatch has been designed to run open source software, based on … [Read more...] about PineTime $25 smartwatch for Linux smartphones
System76 Adder WS 4K OLED Linux laptop
System76 has this week unveiled a new addition to its range of Linux laptops announcing the availability of the new System76 Adder WS from tomorrow August 8th, 2019 onwards. Equipped with a 15 inch 4K OLED display the Linux laptop can be powered by an Intel Core i7-9750H or Intel Core i9-9980HK processor supported by up to 32GB of DDR4-3000 or 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM depending on … [Read more...] about System76 Adder WS 4K OLED Linux laptop
Linux Lite 4.6 RC1 operating system now available
Linux users, developers and enthusiasts may be interested to know that the Linux Lite 4.6 RC1 operating system is now available to download and is free for everyone to use and share. Linux Lite 4.6 RC1 is suitable for people who are new to Linux or for people who want a lightweight environment that is also fully functional. The minimum system requirements for Linux Lite 4.6 RC1 … [Read more...] about Linux Lite 4.6 RC1 operating system now available