5 Best Lightweight Linux Distributions for Your Old Computers Unmatched compatibility and immense modularity are two features which stand out Linux from the rabble of Operating Systems. These features are good to relive your old computer easily. Any new Linux Distribution can be run on old computer without any upgradation or changing hardware part. 1. CrunchBang or #! More Information // Download 2. Zenix is modern distro that is lightweight yet quite beautiful in its simplicity. More Information // Download 3. antiX antiX is a distro designed to run on the meekest of hardware, and is capable of running even on a Pentium II 266 MHz computer with a mere 64MB RAM. More Information // Download 4. It tries to cater to a wide range of users, and hence offers multiple versions, all of which are lightweight. More Information // Download 5. Xubuntu is an official Ubuntu version that uses the XFCE desktop environment instead of the Gnome. More Information // Download
LatestNews - London Bird Club Wiki By posting news here you agree that your reports may be added to the London Natural History Society database for use in the London Bird Report. A scalable map of the London recording area can be found here. Please list sightings alphabetically by site, following our standard format to assist automatic compilation of records into the database. Only report sightings of wide interest rather than listing all common birds but DO NOT post details of nesting by scarce breeding birds (those included in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended). Any such reports will be removed; please submit them instead to the appropriate LNHS bird recorder. More London bird news can be found on Twitter by searching for sightings from many different observers using the #londonbirds hashtag or by visiting the London Bird Club page (no Twitter account is necessary for either). To join the London Bird Club and support our work please visit the LNHS website. Sunday 13th April 2014 Edit
3G mobile data network crowd-sourcing survey by BBC News 24 August 2011Last updated at 03:18 By Jane Wakefield Technology reporter WATCH: Rory Cellan-Jones takes a trip from Cardiff to London to measure the hot spots and not spots on 3G networks A BBC crowd-sourcing survey into the state of mobile Britain suggests that 3G has some way to go before it offers comprehensive coverage across the UK. Despite operator claims of 90% or more 3G coverage, there are still many notspots, including in major towns and cities, according to the map. Those testers able to receive a data connection only got a 3G signal 75% of the time. For nearly a quarter of the time they had to rely on older 2G technology. 2G typically offers around one tenth the speed of 3G "mobile broadband". Mobile coverage has become a huge issue as people rely increasingly on their smartphones to surf the web and send email as well as making phone calls. Last month the BBC invited people to download an app that would collate the 3G coverage their Android handsets were getting. Industry first
LinuxCon wishes happy 20th to Linux Aug. 20, 2011 LinuxCon ended Aug. 19 in Vancouver, after celebrating 20 years of Linux. Highlights included plans for a universal long-term Linux kernel, keynotes from Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst and IBM Linux guru Irving Wladawsky-Berger, and Linus Torvalds calling for calm in the code rift with Android. We couldn't make it to Vancouver for this week's LinuxCon show , which wraps up today, but thanks to the Internet -- much of it running on Linux servers -- we feel we were right alongside Linus Torvalds and the gang as they celebrated 20 years of Linux. Intel's Dirk Hohndel and Linus Torvalds head for the 20th Anniversary Gala Source: Linux Foundation The 20th Anniversary party, held at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver Aug. 17, appears to have been a success. There wasn't a huge amount of news out of LinuxCon, but there were plenty of interesting discussions, some of which we've encapsulated below. Long-term kernel plan could help Linux smartphones Torvalds on Android fork
Hull 0-1 Crystal Palace: Sunday Mirror match report James Chester own goal A first-half own goal from Hull defender James Chester set up Crystal Palace for a third successive Championship win. It was also a first away success since last October for Dougie Freedman’s side. Chester clipped the ball past his own goalkeeper Adriano Basso from six yards while under pressure from Palace striker Jermaine Easter in the 15th minute. Freedman said: “The performance was excellent and we were resilient at the back. Hull threw a lot at us but I thought we coped with it and I can’t remember too many clear-cut chances.” Palace, boosted by their midweek win over Coventry – when two late goals saw them snatch the points – were on the back foot in the opening exchanges. For long periods after Chester’s gaffe, Hull dominated but lacked a cutting edge and only seriously threatened in the closing stages. Palace took the lead with their first meaningful attack. Hull boss Nigel Pearson replaced Robbie Brady with veteran Nick Barmby but chances dried up at either end.
Control Your Computer Remotely Using RDM+ Android App SHAPE, the same company which brought us the popular IM+ Android app has just released their latest undertaking – RDM+ Remote Desktop Android app. As the app’s name suggests, RDM+ lets you access and control your computer remotely right from your Android phone. By control, it means that you can practically do most of the tasks that you can on your computer including – emails, editing documents, web surfing, managing files and more. To use the app, you need to download and install the RDM+ Desktop application on each of the computer that you want to access and control using your Android phone. Direct mouse control: left click, right click, double click, drag and drop, scrolling. RDM+ Remote Desktop Android app is available now from the Android Market for $9.95.
Hewlett-Packard to exit computing and buy Autonomy 18 August 2011Last updated at 17:48 ET Leo Apotheker was rumoured for some time to be planning to exit HP's traditional hardware business Hewlett Packard has confirmed plans to stop making PCs, tablets and phones, in order to refocus on software. It has also emerged that the US company has agreed to buy UK software firm Autonomy for £7.1bn ($11.7bn). HP added that it was considering selling its personal systems group, which includes the world's biggest PC-making business, and that it will discontinue its webOS devices. The webOS operating system is used in its tablet computers and smartphones. Refocus The announcements mark a significant U-turn for the company, which announced in a March strategic review that it would integrate webOS into all of its future hardware. HP had launched its Pre smartphone as a competitor to the iPhone and devices based on Google's Android operating system. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote End Quote Read more from Rory "It's not where the money is.
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