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Linux Google Drive tipped for May

, Apr 25th 2012 Discuss [5]

The cloud storage system known as Google Drive has informally been confirmed by a Google Docs Community Manager by the name of Theresa Wu. In a quite simple comment on Google+ this week she noted that the teams are indeed hard at work on a bit of desktop integration for the Linux environment, noting that the community should only have to "sit tight" and their prayers would be answered soon. Read The Full Story

Google Drive for Linux incoming

, Apr 25th 2012 Discuss [9]

Google is working on Linux support for its new Google Drive cloud storage service, it has been confirmed, extending the online file service beyond Windows and Mac. The news comes via Google Docs community manager Teresa Wu, who when questioned on Google+ about Linux support told users to "hang tight" as the version for their open-source based machines was being "worked on." Read The Full Story

Valve talks Steam client for Linux

, Apr 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Valve has been using its Steam client to distribute digital copies of some of its coolest video games for a long time. Valve's Gabe Newell is talking about the rollout of the Steam client and source engine to Linux. Rumors have circulated for a while now that Valve was working on porting that software out for Linux gamers. Interestingly, Valve apparently has plans for Steam outside of gaming. Read The Full Story

NVIDIA Tegra 3+ and LTE revealed

, Apr 19th 2012 Discuss [6]

This week NVIDIA has revealed a roadmap which shows the future of their mobile processor line including an upgraded Tegra 3 called T3+, with code-names Wayne and Grey splitting off in the third quarter of 2012 with LTE. Grey specifically will have access to LTE data speeds, with Tegra and Icera hardware being part of this sector for NVIDIA. The folks at NVIDIA have also shown their intent to work with such platforms as Linux, Windows, and Windows Phone in their Tegra line.

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Raspberry Pi computers ready for delivery

, Apr 13th 2012 Discuss [3]

The first batch of Raspberry Pi computers is finally ready for delivery. The credit card-sized Linux computer costs only $35 and is designed to encourage children's interest in programming. UK distributors have confirmed receiving shipments and will soon send out invitations for purchasing to customers who pre-registered. A school in Leeds received the first delivery today. Read The Full Story

Microsoft creates open source subsidiary

, Apr 13th 2012 Discuss [7]

It's still interesting to me that Microsoft is very active in the open source community. Open source operating systems at a glance would seem to be something very much at odds with what Microsoft does with its popular Windows operating systems for servers and computers. With so many enterprise customers using Microsoft servers along with open source servers running operating systems like UNIX or Linux, Microsoft has to work with open-source standards. Read The Full Story

Qbo robot up for pre-order on April 18th

, Apr 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

We know that you’ve all be waiting for the adorable little Qbo robot, and you could have one in your hands very soon. The open source robot will be available for pre-order on April 18th on the TheCorpora website (the store will go live on the same day). The robot is designed to be tinkering and experimented with, being powered by Linux and some x86 internals. Read The Full Story

Microsoft lands on top 20 Linux kernel contributor list

, Apr 4th 2012 Discuss [2]

We all know that when the bread-and-butter software offerings at Microsoft is its Windows operating system. The company goes out of its way to protect the software and its dominating market position. With that in mind, it will come as a big surprise to many people that Microsoft has made the list of the top 20 Linux kernel contributors for the first time ever. Read The Full Story

Raspberry Pi sees ZX Spectrum emulator port

, Mar 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

So far, everyone scrambling to get their hands on the much sought after Raspberry Pi seem to be hoping to use it as a media player. The cheap Linux computer is capable of decoding 1080p video, and its low profile makes it ideal for the living room. Clearly, everyone needs to think a little bigger. One enterprising user has managed to port a ZX Spectrum emulator to the computer for some retrotastic gaming. Read The Full Story

Specs for Linux-powered Star Trek tricorder published

, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you've ever watched Star Trek be it the old series or some of the newer series, you've seen the characters using tricorders. The tricorder is a little medical diagnostic device that is widely used in the Star Trek universe. People have been working to make the tricorder real and there is even a tricorder X prize for the first researchers to make a functional device. Read The Full Story

Linux creator Linus Torvalds declined job offer from Steve Jobs

, Mar 22nd 2012 Discuss [12]

In an alternate reality somewhere, Linus Torvalds could have been working for Apple. Wired recently sat down for an interview with the creator of Linux, who revealed an interesting tidbit. Back in 2000, Steve Jobs contacted Torvalds with a job offer. He asked that Torvalds work on Unix for Mac OS full time, although he would have had to drop all work on Linux. Read The Full Story

Humble Bundle 2 brings pay-anything to Android again

, Mar 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

This is the second time the folks at Humble Bundle have released a pack of games that work on Android, Mac, Linux, and Windows for a payment you choose. This program has you paying whatever you want - as long as it's an actual monetary amount - for a set of awesome new apps that work on your many multiple devices. Proceeds from the project go to whoever you wish, be it the Developers behind the apps, Charity, or all straight to Humble! Read The Full Story
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