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Linux is not an OS

Submitted by libervisco on Mon, 2009-05-11 13:54.

One way that it could be claimed that Linux is not an operating system is by asserting that what we call "Linux" is in fact a name of the kernel, a core of the operating system, rather than an OS as a

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An overview of FLOSS email clients

Submitted by chs on Wed, 2009-04-01 15:04.

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How to mirror an internet audio stream (using Icecast)

Submitted by libervisco on Mon, 2009-03-23 08:35.

Sometimes you might run into an internet radio station or stream that you like, but which keeps dropping out because of too many people listening. So what can you do about it?

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Comparing the Window Managers: Which is Best for You?

Submitted by libervisco on Wed, 2009-02-11 21:12.

Are you unhappy with the functionality of your desktop? Are the menus distracting, the system slow to start, etc? Would you rather have a minimal layout? A faster boot speed? In that case, you need to look at the window managers available for Linux users.

Window Managers are essentially the programs that control the way your menus and windows are arranged, moved, etc. They can completely change the feel of your computer, and be used to optimize your workspace for whatever you need it to do.

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