My bookmarks for 06/22/2010

• strchr.com a web site about algorithms, code optimization, assembly and C programming
  
  
  Welcome to strchr.com, a web site about algorithms, code optimization, assembly and C programming. Feel free to browse the articles and post your comments.
  
  
  tags: algorithm, reference
  
  
• How To Easily Embed Twitter @Anywhere In Your WordPress Blog - Make Tech Easier
  
  
  With the rising popularity of Twitter, it is no surprise that more and more bloggers are looking for ways to distribute their content via twitter. With the launch of Twitter @Anywhere, bloggers are now given an easy way to embed the Twitter @anywhere on their blog and allow their readers to quickly post a tweet or to follow the bloggers without leaving the site. If you are still figuring out how to do it, here are several ways that you can do it in WordPress
  
  
  tags: wordpress, twitter
  
  
• Change the User Agent String in Internet Explorer 8 - How-To Geek
  
  
  Do you need on-demand user agent string switching while browsing with Internet Explorer 8? If so then you will want to have a look at UAPick User-Agent Switcher.
  
  
  tags: User Agent, Internet Explorer, Browser
  
  
• Case Studies — CouchDB: The NoSQL Document Database
  
  
  CouchDB Case Studies
  
  
  tags: database, couchdb
  
  
• The Antepenultimate CouchDB Reference Card (cheat sheet)
  
  
  After starting off with CouchDB I thought I'd create a reference card (a.k.a. cheat sheet) for myself, a bit like the one I created for proxy configuration files. As I'm rather satisfied with the result, I thought I'd share this PDF with you.
  Go ahead and get The Antepenultimate CouchDB Reference Card. If you have suggestions on how to improve it, I'd by happy to hear in the comments.
  
  
  tags: CouchDB, NoSQL, Reference, cheatsheet
  
  
• Knoppix Cheat Codes during boot | rootninja
  
  
  Cheatcodes are used to pass options to KNOPPIX to help with getting it working on difficult hardware. You type them into the boot screen and press enter/return. The format is "kernel option option option …". Usually "knoppix" is the right selection for the "kernel". You can type more than one cheatcode before pressing enter. Also note that some options can take on values.
  
  
  tags: knoppix, cheatsheet, linux
  
  
• User Manual, users guide, operation instruction
  
  
  User Manual and User Guide for many equipments like mobile phones, photo cameras, monther board, monitors, software, tv, dvd, and othes..
  
  
  tags: manuals, reference
  
  
• EasyBib: Free Bibliography Maker
  
  
  The Free Automatic Bibliography and Citation Maker
  
  
  tags: bibliography, citation, research, reference, writing, tools, education
  
  

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Superb Mini Server 1.5.2

Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a console based linux distribution, it comes with Webmin allowing it to be installed in headless.

SMS includes apache2, sendmail, postfix, spamassassin, clamav, squid, iptables, MailScanner, mysql, cups, and TorrentFlux to name a few. There is nothing mini about this server.

SMS is based on Slackware with a Native Installation CD and a Live CD. The Live CD was created using the linux-live scripts from Slax. The distributions is available in a Native Install CD (623 MB) and Live CD (340 MB).

Here's a short list of the features included in SMS 1.5.2

Linux Distros Released the Week of 2010-06-14

I'm only going to list the Linux distributions that I think are worth mentioning and I know the list might differ from what you might consider "worth mentioning", but too bad if you don't agree. :P

No screenshots or distribution logos today. Running a little short on time.

Parted Magic 4.11

First up we have Parted Magic which I mentioned last week. Parted Magic is built around GParted and Parted to handle partitioning tasks, it really nice since it also includes tool for cloning, encrypting and testing disks just to mention a few. The distribution is nicely documented and can handle just about any file-system you throw at it (ext2, ext3, ext4, fat16, fat32, hfs, hfs+, jfs, linux-swap, ntfs, reiserfs, reiser4, and xfs).

Sabayon Linux 5.3 SpinBase and CoreCDX

Sabayon Linux is a distribution based on Gentoo with the option of installing pre-built binaries instead of building everything from source the way Gentoo does. Sabayon uses the Entropy package manager. Sabayon can also function the same way as Gentoo by using portage and build packages from source. Sabayon has includes out-of-box drivers for most video cards and has great hardware auto-detection.

SystemRescueCd 1.5.6

SystemRescueCd is a Linux Live CD rescue disk (also available as a bootable USB stick) used for administrating or repairing systems. It includes tools for creating and editing the partitions, basic editors, file managers, and network tools. It can be used on linux or windows boxes. This new version includes kernel 2.6.32.15, GParted 0.6.0, and an updated usb installer for windows.

Scientific Linux Live CD/DVD 5.5

Scientific Linux Live CD/DVD is based on Scientific Linux (SL) which is a Linux distribution produced by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). It aims to be 100% compatible with and based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. To download make sure you look the the links pointing to the Live distribution and not the standard Scientific Linux distributions.

Zenwalk Core 6.4

Zenwalk Core is a 300MB base Zenwalk system designed for high-performance/high-security non-GUI servers, or to be used as the base for a custom light-speed Desktop System. Zenwalk 6.4 is Slackware based/compatible.

On a side-note Slackware was the first linux distribution I installed and I vividly remember the headaches I got trying to install it on my 486 DX2 (don't remember the clock speed). Linux sure has come a long way since I started using it.

Mac OS X v10.6.4 Released

The 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Notable Fixes and improvements

• issue with unresponsive keyboard or trackpad


• issue with some Adobe CS3 applications not launching


• copying, renaming, or deleting files on SMB shares


• improved VPN connections


• playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality deinterlacing


• issue editing photos with iPhoto or Aperture in full screen view


• Parental Controls Time Limits for Open Directory or Active Directory users


• display sleep  and speaker issues with MacBook Pro (Early 2010)


• includes Safari 5.0


• fixes and improvements to Aperture 3


• RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras


• pairing issues with Apple remotes

Parted Magic 4.11 Released

A new release of Parted Magic had just been announced bumping up the version from 4.10 to 4.11.

What is Parted Magic?

Parted Magic is a Linux Live CD using GParted and Parted to handle hard disk partitioning tasks. Parted Magic also includes other great applications like Clonezilla, Partimage, TestDisk, Truecrypt, G4L, SuperGrubDisk, ddrescue, etc... making it a great Rescue/Utility Live CD

What's new in version 4.11?

Updates:

ext3grep-0.10.2, fsarchiver-0.6.10, gdisk-0.6.7, hdparm-9.28, lftp-4.0.7, lzip-1.10, ms-sys-2.1.5, openssh-5.5p1, gencfs-1.0.2, gsshfs-1.0.3, sgsearch-1.1.3, chromium-6.0.424.0, gsshfs-1.0.1, linux-2.6.32.15, parted-2.3, syslinux-3.86, mc-20100509_git, ntfs-3g-2010.5.22, super_grub_disk_1.98s1, udev-157

Removals:

xarchiver

Additions:

file-roller-2.30.0, lm_sensors-3.1.1, perl-5.10.1, dbrl-1.9.5-79, clonezilla-2.3.5-21, rarlinux-3.9.3, unrar-3.9.7, vmfs-tools-0.2.1

Where can I download or find more information?

• Homepage


• Changelog for version 4.11


• Screenshost


• Documentation


• Download

Linux Distros Released the Week of 2010-06-07

Syllable Server 0.4 (release announcement)

This release focuses on maturing existing functionality, improving security, ongoing system restructuring, and making the system a suitable base for third-party package managers. Extensive work was done, so the full change log is quite long.


linuX-gamers.net live DVD 0.9.6 (release announcement)

New features:  host system in local network.  New games: Osmos demo, LinCityNG, and OpenTTD


Kanotix 2010 (release announcement)

All based on Debian 5.0 (Lenny) with all the latest security updates and many extras. In short they contain

• Kernel 2.6.32-ck2 (BFS powered)
• KDE 3.5.10
• OpenOffice 3.2.1 (from http://www.openoffice.org/)
• Grub2 (1.97 beta 4)
• Wicd 1.6.2.2
• Pidgin 2.7.1
• ntfs-3g 2010.5.22
• Wine 1.2-rc2
• Iceweasel 3.0.6 (xulrunner 1.9.0.19)
• Icedove 2.0.0.24
• Kanos scripts for installing Nvidia or ATI graphics driver, as well as Flash-Player-Plugin - more infos here
• ...and many more...

Absolute Linux 13.1.1 (release announcement)

This release (13.1.1) incorporates Slack's 13.1 as well as several re-compiles on Absolute and a couple scripting changes.

Some add-ons in CD2 directory of the FTP sites (Google-Chrome and Picasa, for example), gmail-notify added and incorporated into email notification setup as an option. AddRemove programs (PERL script) updated.


Zorin OS 3 (release announcement)

• Zorin OS 3 now comes pre-installed with a brand new exclusive program called the Zorin OS Look Changer.
• During the installation of Zorin OS 3, you will see a slideshow that shows you around Zorin OS.
• New themes (Shine Mac and Shine Dark) and the better looking splash screen (now using Plymouth instead of USplash)
• The new Shine Mac theme resembles the Mac OS X theme with a Zorin OS Shine look. We have also included a dark theme called "Shine Dark". We have also made a Start Menu theme to suit the Dark look.
• The splash screen has also been changed.
• A new set of wallpapers have also been included in Zorin OS 3.
• Thanks to Ubuntu 10.04, we have also included the new integrated social networking solution into the desktop.
• Rhythmbox Music Player updates
• Zorin OS 3 now ships with the OpenShot movie editor instead of Kino which was shipped with Zorin OS 2.0.
• We have also included the VLC Media Player by default in all versions of Zorin OS 3.
• Zorin OS now ships with the open source Nouveau Nvidia graphics card driver.
• We have included new native wireless drivers in Zorin OS for better hardware compatibility.
• Now users can enjoy 10 second boot times with good hardware. Overall performance has also been improved dramatically.

Zenwalk Linux 6.4 "GNOME" (release announcement)

• Gnome 2.28.2 desktop
• Pidgin 2.7.0
• Totem 2.28.6
• Brasero 2.28.3
• Goobox 2.1.1
• Geany 0.8.1
• Gedit 2.28.4
• OpenOffice.org 3.2.0
• Gstreamer 0.10.29
• Xorg 7.5
• Faster shutdown (the update mime database is done when it is really needed)
• Fixed NTFS auto mount during the installation
• Fixed network browsing (downgraded samba to fix this issue)
• Fixed issue with youtube plugin in totem
• Gnome-system-tools is added. It gives the gnome management easier.
• Gnome-disk-utility is added. It can manage hard drive like Gparted.
• New artwork

Sidux 2010-01 (release announcement)

Now that KDE 4.4.4 and kernel 2.6.34 have entered the archive, we have the pleasure to announce the immediate availability of the final sidux 2010-01 "Ύπνος" release, shipping in the following flavours:

• KDE-lite, amd64, en/ de, ≈625 MB.
• KDE-lite, i686, en/ de, ≈620 MB.
• KDE-full, amd64+i686, en/ de (bg, da, el, es, fr, hr, hu, it, ja, nl, pt, pt_BR, ro, ru through liveapt) ≈2.2 GB.
• XFCE, amd64, en/ de, ≈520 MB.
• XFCE, i686, en/ de, ≈515 MB.

sidux is a full featured Debian sid based live CD with a special focus on hard disk installations, a clean upgrade path within sid and additional hardware and software support. The ISO is completely based on Debian sid, enriched and stabilized with sidux' own packages and scripts.