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sturmflut 16. March 201720. August 2017 0 Comments Free Software Foundation, FSF, GitHub

Free Software Foundation okay with new GitHub terms, but recommends other services

In a statement issued on March 14, 2017, the Free Software Foundation declares that the new GitHub Terms of Service don’t conflict with copyleft, but still recommends to use other hosting sites.

Linux Open Source Technologie Ubuntu Windows

sturmflut 14. March 201720. August 2017 2 Comments GPS, NTP, Y2036, Y2038, Y2106

A look at the Year 2036/2038 problems and time proofness in various systems

On January 19, 2038 all signed 32-bit timestamps representing time and date relative to the “UNIX epoch” will roll over. Just 68 years later, in 2106, all unsigned 32-bit values will do so. But even before that, timestamps used by the Network Time Protocol will roll over in 2036. Since it’s only 19 years to Armageddon, I’ll lok at what this means for Linux, Windows and other systems and how problems are being solved.

Linux Open Source Ubuntu

sturmflut 11. March 201716. March 2017 0 Comments GCompris, Google Summer of Code, KDE, Kopete, Krita, KStars, Kubuntu, WikiToLearn

The KDE project has 54 ideas for Google Summer of Code

Google’s “Summer of Code” (GSoC) will be happening for the thirtheenth time this year, and the KDE project is yet again one of the 201 participating open source organizations. The project’s list of ideas students may tackle has currently grown to 54 entries.

Linux Open Source Security Ubuntu

sturmflut 5. March 201720. August 2017 0 Comments LaTeX, MiKTeX, TeX, Tex Live

Arbitrary code execution in TeX distributions

Many out there use TeX or one of its distributions like LaTex, MiKTeX or teTeX. Sharing TeX files between authors is common, and often conference organizers, journal editors or university institutes offer TeX templates for papers and diploma theses. So what if a TeX file could take over your computer?

Linux Technology Ubuntu

sturmflut 4. March 201720. August 2017 2 Comments Ubuntu Personal

New video demos Ubuntu Personal 16.04 on Aquaris M10 tablet

German YouTuber Alex has published a new (german) video on his “Warum Linux Besser Ist” (“Why Linux is better”) channel detailing how to install Ubuntu Personal 16.04 on the bq Aquaris M10 FHD tablet.

English Linux Open Source Technology Ubuntu

sturmflut 27. February 20175. March 2017 0 Comments Canonical, Mir, Neverball, Neverputt, Project: Starfighter, Snappy, SuperTux, Ubuntu Core

Mir and graphics on Ubuntu Core (with video)

Since we now how to do basic management of an Ubuntu Core installation, let’s move to the interesting part: installing Mir, playing some games and trying to run Unity 8. I made a video for all those who just want to see what’s working and don’t have the time/don’t feel like repeating the instructions.