Mandriva 2010 Spring final released
Written by Edvard
Monday, 12 July 2010 00:05
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 This is a few days old, but I figured it was worth mentioning anyways! The final version of Mandriva Linux 2010 Spring is now available. Its faster, meaner more secure and generally more badass than previous versions. It still wont make you a nice cup of tea, but my guess is they’re working on it. </joke>
At any rate, installation should be a breeze now and there are plenty of fresh, nice drivers included as well. Some of the highlights being: - Smart Desktop – A technology that gives easy access to files and emails using Ginko.
- Mandriva Directory Server (MDS), a user friendly LDAP system
- Security tools, including parental control
- Lots of scientific tools such as Axiom, Jmol and Salom.
- KDE 4.4.3, Gnome 2.30.1, Firefox 3.6.6 and Xorg Server 1.7.7
Mandriva Linux 2010 Spring is available in three editions - Powerpack – includes commercial software and customer support at the price of €49
- One – This is a live CD edition which is the most popular solution for most users.
- Free – A free edition (free as in no proprietary software)
So, there you have it. Why not give it a go and as always, feel free to share your experiences!
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Written by Edvard
Sunday, 11 July 2010 23:47
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 The Android porting project supported here hasnt included the HTC HD2. This is because the HD2 has significantly different hardware which means a whole separate project is required. Luckily, some skilled developers have taken on the challenge and the result looks to be quite promising.
WiFi, GSM Radio and data, Sound, 3D, G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Multi touch is all working and its reported to be quite stable. You even get HTC Sense included. The most significant feature missing is currently bluetooth but its being worked on supposedly. To try it out, go to the download page and grab the latest version. Please do let us know how it works out for you.
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Written by Edvard
Tuesday, 06 July 2010 03:18
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 I have previously covered leaked details about a qwerty Android devices from HTC currently codenamed the HTC Vision. Now a picture has been leaked onto a Croatian website.
As previously mentioned, the specifications are supposedly a 3,7 inch display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Android 2.1 with Sense. Anyone else excited?
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Written by Edvard
Sunday, 04 July 2010 11:08
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 No, this is not a good bye note. I just wanted to wish you all a fantastic summer. Take the time off, try to relax, and spend it with the people you care about.
Have you got anything special planned? Going somewhere fun or doing something exciting? Feel free to share it! I cant wait to see my girlfriend again!!
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Written by Edvard
Sunday, 04 July 2010 10:48
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 The web browser Opera was recently updated to version 10.60. This is a highly anticipated version especially for Linux users as its the first version for Linux since 10.10. Opera software promises a faster and more secure browser experience with the new version compared to earlier ones. Read on for more details.
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Nexus One finally receiving Android 2.2 update OTA
Written by Edvard
Sunday, 04 July 2010 10:51
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 After numerous leaked versions of Android 2.2, it seems Google has finally start pushing the final version to Nexus One (and not just review units this time). I just got an update notification today so that should serve as proof enough. This means that FR91 is the official Android 2.2 firmware version number.
So if any of you out there have a Nexus One and are anxiously awaiting the official 2.2 update, expect it to pop up on your phone any minute now!
Last Updated ( Sunday, 04 July 2010 15:41 )
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Android 3.0 Gingerbread details emerge
Written by Edvard
Wednesday, 30 June 2010 20:40
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 Seeing Android 2.2 just recently being released officially, how fitting is it not that we now have some details on Android 3.0 from Eldar Murtazin. According to him, Android 3.0 will feature a completely redesigned user interface based and inspired by the 3D gallery app that came with Eclair (2.0) which I must admit sounds like great news. This will be the first major interface overhaul since Android was launched.
Other than that we can expect support for higher resolution (1280 x 760) but not much is known apart from that.
Android 3.0 will have higher hardware requirements compared to earlier iterations of Android though so low end devices will be stuck with Android 2.1/2.2. Supposedly the hardware requirements include a 3.5-inch display, a 1GHz processor, and 512MB of RAM.
We will supposedly be seeing the first devices running 3.0 is October this year so it will be very interesting to see what HTC and the others can come up with. (*cough cough* HTC Vision *cough*)
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XDAndroid 2.2 (Froyo) now out
Written by Edvard
Monday, 28 June 2010 18:35
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 XDAndroid is now available with Android 2.2 (Froyo). Its currently in ALPHA, but it does work fairly well.
You can read more about Android 2.2 from my impressions and here
At any rate, feel free to head over the download page and give it a spin. The package hosted here is simply the latest base bundle packaged with the latest system.ext2.
Update: Download should work properly now! Enjoy!
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 June 2010 05:25 )
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