Ubuntu has made the use of Linux very easy for a non-technical home users because, before ubuntu it was very difficult for a home user to operate linux for his daily tasks.For example installing a software was a real headache which has been fixed by ubuntu and it has got many useful application installed by default.So most of users won’t even need to install any other software, but even ubuntu has made the software installation very easy with ubuntu software center.

Ubuntu has launched a new version of ubuntu which is ubuntu 11.04.This new release has got some really nice new features and some security and performance updates.In this post i am gonna mention 5 new really interesting and nice features of Ubuntu 11.04.

1) Workspaces

This is not a new feature many of the other linux flavors and even ubuntu too has got multiple desktop to serve as different workspaces,  but it has been enhanced in this new version of ubuntu. Ubuntuhandy workspaces tool gives you a really easy way to view and move between multiple windows and applications.

2) The Launcher

Get easy access to your favourite tools and applications with our lovely new launcher. You can hide and reveal it, add and remove apps and keep track of your open windows.

3) The Dash

Ubuntu new dash offers a great way to get to your shortcuts and search for more apps and programs. So you can get fast access to your email, music, pictures and much more.

4) Shotwell

Shotwell helps you import, organise and edit your pictures quickly and easily so you can share your favourite snaps on all the most popular photo and social network sites.

5) Automatic Security Updates

With automatic security updates, anti-phishing technology and defence against viruses and malware, Ubuntu and Firefox help you keep your private information private.

At the end i would like to say that i am really impressed with this new version of ubuntu.It has really improved the speed of my computer and also with the nice and useful built-in applications, its really a fun to complete daily tasks.

Today, the Fedora Developers announced Fedora 13, codenamed Goddard. This version of Fedora has a lot of new features and improvements. This new version of Fedora supports open source drivers, and allow users to play 3D games without having to install proprietary bits. Developers have also make partitioning less intimidating to new users. Fedora has also “GNOME 2.30″ the latest version of GNOME desktop environment.

New Features in Fedora 13:
*A new way to install Fedora over the Internet
*SSSD authentication for users
*Updates to NFS
* Zarafa Open Source edition, a new open-source groupware suite
*System rollback for the Btrfs file system
*Better SystemTap probes
*A Python 3 stack that can be installed parallel to an existing Python stack
*Support for the entire Java EE 6 spec in Netbeans 6.8

Complete information about changes and improvements in Fedora 13 is available in Release Notes.

You can download Fedora 13 from fedoraproject.org/get-fedora

Via arstechnica.com

In the last 3 to 4  years, ubuntu has become one of  the most popular and favorite linux distro.It has made many peoples started loving to linux because of its easy to use interface and astonishing graphics.Before somedays ubuntu launched the beta version of ubuntu 10.04 with some new features and enhacements.Some improvements in  kernel and gnome desktop environment with some cool new icons and a shiny new wallpaper.Now the stable version of ubuntu 10.04 is available to download.

A livelier wallpaper, more colourful icons and a task bar with a reworked notification are only the tip of the cosmetic changes introduced in 10.04.To view the list of all new features in ubuntu 10.04 LTS.

http://tuxradar.com/content/discover-new-features-ubuntu-1004-lucid-lynx

In addition to the usual tweaks and fixes, this one promises a boot speed that is “noticeably quicker” on almost any machine (and especially on those with SSDs), along with a range of new features including a social networking-oriented “Me Menu,” Ubuntu Software Centre 2.0 for easier access to new software, and a slew of new cloud-based services courtesy of Ubuntu One — not to mention the Ubuntu One music store.

Download :  Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

Are you using Windows vista ? Are you impressed with the look of ubuntu Linux ? Want to change the look of windows vista to Ubuntu ? If you have the following questions in mind then this post has all the answers.Before somedays i wrote the post about Download Ubuntu theme pack for Windows XP .Now this post is Ubuntu Theme for Windows vista.

Ubuntu theme for  Windows Vista includes

• - Linux Vista Visual Style
• - Linux Wallpapers
• - Linux Icons, Cursors
• -Ubuntu interface

Download :Ubuntu Theme for Windows Vista

You must have read lots of blog posts on internet about Windows and Linux.Some posts say that windows is better but some say that Linux is better.While reading some posts about Linux i have realized that Linux users are most agressive than windows users.They start firing comments on any post which says that linux is bad.

In this post i am gonna list down the links of some blog posts in which Authors hate Linux.In these posts author have given their POV against Linux.Reading these posts and also the comments of these post was really interesting for me.Hopefully it will be interesting for you too.

1) Why I Hate Linux

2) Why Windows is better than Linux

3) Top 5 Ways Windows is Better Than Unix or Linux

4) Linux sucks, windows is better than linux

5) Windows 7 Better than Linux

6) Linux vs. Windows: Choice vs. Usability

7) Why Linux Sucks

Linux Sucks

9) Linux Sucks! Video from LinuxFest NW

10) 3 Reasons why we shouldn’t use Linux

11) Five reasons NOT to use Linux

12) 10 reasons not to use Linux

13) Some good reasons not to use Linux

14) The wrong reasons to use Linux

15) 10 Reasons You Should Not Switch To Linux

Today some slides from microsoft has stunned lots of Linux and windows users.As in these Slides microsoft directly targets Linux and trying to prove that Windows 7 is better than linux.Well this is an old and well known dispute between Linux and Windows users that which OS is better.

First of all i am gonna list down some points mentioned in the slides from microsoft and then i will post all the pictures of presentation from Microsoft.In this presentation microsoft has compared windows 7 with Linux.

Microsoft is trying to prove that Windows 7 is better than Linux by giving the following reasons.

Minimal Software Support

Microsoft says that most of the softwares are compatible with windows 7 and easy to install in just one click.On the other hand Linux has minimal software support(e.g. iTunes and Adobe Photoshop cannot be run on linux)

Easy User Interface

We all know that windows has much easier interface as compare to linux and microsoft is also saying the same thing that users donot have to relearn anything.

Minimal Hardware Support

In the digital life of today we use lots of gadgets everyday(Camera,iPod,Cell Phone) and in windows 7 we have plug an play support for about thousands of hardware which makes our life easy.But in linux we have Minimal Hardware Support.

Support for Gaming

According to microsoft windows 7 has great gaming support which linux doesn’t have.Microsoft has given the example of World of Warcraft but i think there are also lots of other games which doesn’t support linux.But some of them can be played using Wine.

Before somedays i wrote a post  12 Reasons why Windows is better than Linux for Non-techie .This post recieved lots of the criticism from Linux users.In this post i also mentioned the same points which microsoft has mentioned in their slide.

Also Check Out my post 12 Wallpapers in which linux criticizes Windows

Via : OverClock.net

Before installing any linux flavor on your netbook you should do some research on the linux distros available.Check out there system requirements as well as their features too.After searching for some hours i have compilled a list of some linux distributions which are customized for netbook and give awesome performance with limited netbook resources.

1) Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix, the most feature-rich open platform for netbooks, debuts as a simple download for most popular netbook models .Ubuntu Netbook Remix is optimised to run on a new category of affordable Internet-centric devices called netbooks. It includes a new consumer-friendly interface that allows users to quickly and easily get on-line and use their favourite applications. This interface is optimised for a retail sales environment.

Download : Ubuntu Netbook Remix

2) Linpus Lite

The new version of Linpus Linux Lite takes the user experience to the next level: our live desktop gives live and instant access to recent and favorite websites, communication tools, applications and multimedia; it adds cutting edge clutter 3D technology allowing more vivid graphics and simulation of real world movement and physicality: actions, instructions, and places are easier to remember and more fun; and it has integrated all the key features and benefits of Moblin V2 with an additional Intel UX user version

Download : Linpus Lite

3) Mandriva Linux One

Mandriva Linux One is the best way to test, install and switch to Linux thanks to Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring.A full Linux operating system on a single CD for both new and experienced Linux users, it is fast to download and install, and also safe to try with a live mode.
Install Mandriva One in a few clics and get a complete desktop with full hardware support.

Download : Mandriva Linux One

4) gOS

gOS has been praised for being the most beautiful and easiest to use Linux operating system on the market. Now with our third and best version of gOS, we have carried on our effort to create a Linux for the rest of us.

Download : gOS

5) Slax

Slax is a modern, portable, small and fast Linux operating system with a modular approach and outstanding design. Despite its small size, Slax provides a wide collection of pre-installed software for daily use, including a well organized graphical user interface and useful recovery tools for system administrators.

Download : Slax

6) Linux Mint 7

Based on Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope, Linux 2.6.28, Gnome 2.26 and Xorg 7.4, Linux Mint 7 “Gloria” features a lot of improvements and the latest software from the Open Source World.mintMenu lets you filter the list of applications to quickly access what you’re looking for. A new feature called “Suggestions” was introduced in Linux Mint 7: When filtering gives no results the menu now shows a set of suggestions related to what is being searched.

Download : Linux Mint 7

7) Eeebuntu NBR Edition

With over 80,000 downloads to date, Eeebuntu Standard contains everything you need to get working and playing on your EeePC from the beginning. It includes a full suite of internet applications, including Firefox for browsing, Pidgin for IM chat, and Thunderbird for mail. For work, a full suite of OpenOffice applications; Database, Presentation, Spreadsheet and Word – all Microsoft Office compatible; and a selection of multimedia applications: VLC for watching movies and Banshee for listening to music. You even have support for your iPod with gtkpod!

Download : Eeebuntu NBR Edition

Moblin v2.0 beta for Netbooks

The Moblin steering committee is happy to release the Moblin v2.0 beta for netbooks and nettops for developer testing. With this release, developers can begin to experience and work with the source code of the visually rich, interactive user interface designed for Intel Atom based netbooks. The Moblin v2.0 user experience has been designed from the ground up to provide unique ways to engage with the internet, aggregate your social networking activity, and enjoy your media content. The new user experience and core applications were developed using the Clutter animation framework, leveraging heavily from GL and the physics engine.

Download : Moblin v2.0 beta for Netbooks

9) Jolicloud

Jolicloud is an Internet operating system.It combines the two driving forces of the modern computing industry: the open source and the open web.
Jolicloud transforms your netbook into a sophisticated web device that taps into the cloud to expand your computing possibilities. The web already hosts a significant part of our lives: mails, photos, videos, and friends are already somewhere online. Jolicloud was built to make the computer and web part of the same experience.

Download : Jolicloud

10) Kuki Linux

Kuki Linux is a lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution founded by João Ferro  (leak), built to be a replacement for the Linpus Lite distribution on the Acer Aspire One.

João’s goal for Kuki Linux are :

Out of the box working system

Fast boot and low usage on SSD / HDD

Light and fully working programs for most common daily tasks.

Download : Kuki Linux

11) Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is an operating system for computers. Other well-known operating systems are Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, and MS-DOS. Puppy Linux is based on GNU/Linux. It is completely free and open source software.

Download : Puppy Linux

12) Xandros

Xandros Desktop Professional is a complete, full-featured Linux desktop operating system and application suite for your business. Enjoy the ease of use, security, stability and maintainability that Linux brings to your PCs.
It’s a familiar Windows-like desktop and application suite that’s easy to install, use and maintain-even in mixed Windows/Xandros Linux environments. Many excellent applications are included to support your digital lifestyle at work and play.

Download : Xandros

13) Foresight Linux

Foresight Linux is a desktop operating system featuring an intuitive user interface and a showcase of the latest desktop software, giving users convenient and enjoyable access to their music, photos, videos, documents, and Internet resources.

As a Linux distribution, Foresight sets itself apart by eliminating the need for the user to be familiar with Linux, combining a user-focused desktop environment on top of Conary. As the most technically innovative software management system available today, Conary ensures that users can efficiently search, install, and manage all the software on the Foresight system, including bringing in the latest features and fixes without waiting for a major release.

Download : Foresight Linux

14) OpenGEU

OpenGEU, previously known as Geubuntu, is a complete and fully functional Operative System based on the popular Linux Distribution Ubuntu. OpenGEU, a project started and designed by the Italian artist Luca D.M. (aka TheDarkMaster), is perfect for any Desktop, Laptop PC or even for a Virtual Machine. OpenGEU mixes the power and simplicity of Ubuntu and parts of the Gnome Desktop with the wonder and astonishing eye-candy of Enlightenment DR17.

Download : OpenGEU

15) CrunchEee

This release candidate of CrunchEee is similar to the “lite” edition of CrunchBang, but for the inclusion of additional Internet applications. Here is a list of features/installed software:

*      Array.org repository enabled with 2.6.27-8-eeepc-lean Kernel installed by default.
*      Modified default theme with smaller fonts.
*      Terminator terminal.
*      Firefox web browser.
*      PCMan File Manager with HAL automounting enabled.
*      Leafpad text editor.
*      VLC media player.
*      Claws Mail email client.
*      Liferea feed reader.
*      gFTP file tranfer client.
*      Transmission BitTorrent client.
*      Skype VoIP client.
*      XChat Internet Relay Chat client.
*      gPodder podcast catcher.
*      Pidgin instant messenger.
*      Gwibber microblogging client.
*      Various tools and utilities, such File Roller, Evince PDF viewer, etc.

Download : CrunchEee

There is a real bad news for Linux lovers who keep on denying the fact that windows is much better and easy to use OS for a non techie user or for a desktop computer.There is an another survey report which shows that Linux is still only 1% on desktop computer.Following is the summary of survey.

Windows is on top with 87.90 %

Mac on 9.73%

Linux 1.02%

Before some days i wrote a post 12 reasons why windows is better than linux for non-techies and most of the Linux lovers criticized the post and kept on saying that Linux is easy to use OS as compare to Windows.In the light of comments posted by users we can say that Linux is easy to use but most of the surveys show us that Linux still needs to go a long way in order  to compete with windows.

In this post i have already mentioned above that linux is still only 1% on desktop computer.So i think linux lovers should accept this fact that windows is better and easy to use OS as compare to linux.

Via : DownloadSquad

Linux and windows users always keep on saying and writing against each others.But i have noticed while reading different reviews about linux and windows that Linux users are more aggressive as compare to windows users.Linux users don’t wanna listen anything against linux their tolerance level is really low as compare to windows and Mac users.

Is it really true that Linux users more aggressive than windows users ?

Yes it is really true that Linux users more aggressive than windows users.You might also have noticed on several sites and discussion forums that Linux users start using slangs and bad words .I have met lots of linux users and have realized they love Linux too much and don’t wanna listen anything against Linux.Than i started thinking why they love linux soo much ? and why they are too aggressive as compare to windows Users ?

Then after thinking for some time i have reached to a result that the reasons behind my questions can be the following.

• - Linux is free and windows is too costly for a home user.
• - Linux is open source.
• - Linux support is free too.
• - According to some linux lovers linux is easy as compare to windows because it has everything for a non techie already installed.

The points i mentioned above is just only what i think and what i have realized after talking about linux with my friends.Please do share your feelings in comments.

Now i am gonna list down some post which says windows is better than linux.

• - First of all my post at bablotech.com 12 reasons why windows is better than linux for non-techies.
• - Why Windows Beat Linux
• - Why Windows Wins and Linux losses

Now here’s the list of posts by linux lovers.

• - Again my another post 12 Wallpapers in which linux criticizes windows.
• - 101 Reasons why linux is better than windows.
• - 10 things Linux does better than Windows
• - Why linux is easier than windows

With EasyBCD you can easily remove Linux Boot(GRUB).You can download EasyBCD From Here.After installing Start EasyBCD then Click “Manage BootLoader”.

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Now Click “Write MBR” to Restore Windows Vista Boot Loader and you have done.