The OpenELEC the embedded Linux distribution operating system has today been launched as OpenELEC 2.0 and comes with XBMC V11 (codename Eden) embedded within. OpenELEC has been designed to enable users to transform their PC into a home theatre entertainment system, that can boot within just 10 … [Read more...] about OpenELEC 2.0 Linux Distro Released To Transforms Your PC Into A Home Theatre System
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MK802 III Mini PC Launches Running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
The popular MK802 minicomputer, which is equipped with an Allwinner A10 processor and is able to run either Android or a Linux operating system just as easily, has this week received a new addition to the line-up in the form of the Rikomagic MK802 III. The MK802 III brings with it a faster … [Read more...] about MK802 III Mini PC Launches Running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Ubuntu 13.04 Working Release Date Announced
This week a tentative launch date for a fully working release of Ubuntu 13.04 has been published on the "R" schedule on the Ubuntu website, ahead of the launch of Ubuntu 12.01 "Quantal Quetzal" on October 18th, 2012. The latest development version of Ubuntu 13.04 has still yet to be named, and as … [Read more...] about Ubuntu 13.04 Working Release Date Announced
Steam For Linux Entering Private Beta In October
Linux users who are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Valve's Steam gaming network on the Linux platform might be pleased to learn that Valve is set to start a closed Linux beta development stage next month. This exciting phase will see 1,000 users putting the new software through its paces, … [Read more...] about Steam For Linux Entering Private Beta In October
Zero Devices Z2C Rockchip RK3066 Android Mini PC Announced
Zero Devices has announced a new addition to their range in the form of the Zero Devices Z2C dual-core Android mini PC, which takes the form of a PC on a stick design. The Zero Devices Z2C is equipped with a Rockchip RK3066 ARM Cortex-A9 dual core processor, supported by 1 GB RAM and is fitted with … [Read more...] about Zero Devices Z2C Rockchip RK3066 Android Mini PC Announced
ZaReason UltraLap 430 Linux Ultrabook Unveiled
ZaReason has launched a new UltraLap 430 Ultrabook, which is possibly the world's first to be sporting a Linux operating system as standard. The ZaReason UltraLap 430 is equipped with a 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor, supported by Intel HD 4000 Graphics, and up to 16GB of memory. This powerful … [Read more...] about ZaReason UltraLap 430 Linux Ultrabook Unveiled
GNOME Ubuntu 12.10 Edition Arriving In October
Linux users might be pleased to learn that a GNOME-centric version of Ubuntu 12.10 is expected to ship on October 18th, 2012, when Ubuntu 12.10 is officially released. The new GNOME version of Ubuntu 12.10 was unveiled a few months back by developer Jeremy Bicha, who explained that a GNOME version … [Read more...] about GNOME Ubuntu 12.10 Edition Arriving In October
Ubunto 12.10 Brings New Photo Lens Search Feature
Building on the 12.04 release of Ubuntu, which included dedicated default lenses for searching files, music, media, and apps, the latest Ubuntu 12.10 release has now added a new Photo lens search facility to the operating system, making it even easier to find photographs both locally and … [Read more...] about Ubunto 12.10 Brings New Photo Lens Search Feature
Raspberry Pi Canon 5D Mark II Battery Grip Hack
Photographer David Hunt has created a fantastic DSLR battery pack modification using a Rasberry Pi mini computer and a broken Canon 5D Mark II battery grip. After making a few alterations to the battery pack David has been able to fit the Rasberry Pi mini computer inside and create a fully … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Canon 5D Mark II Battery Grip Hack
Origen 4 Quad Core $199 Development Board Announced
Korean company InSignal has this week released details of their latest creation, the Origen 4 Quad development board, which is set to replace the Origen board Samsung Exynos 4212. The latest Origen 4 Quad board is based on the Exynos 4412 quad-core Cortex A9 processor, the same as the one in the … [Read more...] about Origen 4 Quad Core $199 Development Board Announced
ZaReason UltraLap 430 Ultrabook Ships With Linux OS Installed
Along similar lines to what Dell has been creating within its Dell Project Sputnik, where the computer manufacturer has combined an XPS 13 Ultrabook and Linux together, ZaReason has this week launched a new addition to their range, which offers an Ultrabook in the form of the UltraLap 430, together … [Read more...] about ZaReason UltraLap 430 Ultrabook Ships With Linux OS Installed
Zero Devices Z902 $75 mini PC Now Available To Pre-Order
If you have been patiently waiting for the arrival of the Zero Devices Z902 Android mini PC, you will be pleased to learn that it is now available to pre-order for $75. As with many Android mini PCs, the Zero Devices Z902 is powered by an AllWinner A10 processor supported by 1 GB RAM, all encased … [Read more...] about Zero Devices Z902 $75 mini PC Now Available To Pre-Order
