About Linux: Ubuntu 9.10 to be Released on Thursday 10/26/09

Linux In the Spotlight | More Topics | Top Picks |   from Juergen Haas   In the Spotlight Ubuntu 9.10 to be Released on Thursday 10/26/09 Ubuntu 9.10, code named Karmic Koala, will be officially released on Thursday. If you don't want to wait you can get the beta release immediately. However, the download servers and mirror... Read more.              More Topics Linux Commands and Shell Commands Linux Distributions - Index Linux Documentation Linux Software Applications - Index Open Source Issues Shell Commands Linux Games Penumbra Horror Games Overture, Black Plague, and Requiem for Linux Ready for Halloween? Here are are few tricks to get you into the mood. The Penumbra horror games trilogy Overture, Black Plague, and Requiem is an excellent choice for entertainment... Read more.   Alien Arena 7.31 Brings Exciting New Content Highlights of the latest release include improvements in shadow, weather, and sound effects (including doppler effect), as well as security fixes and recording of first run settings. Two new game... Read more.     Sponsored Links   Top Picks - Free Office Suites for Unix/Linux  from your  Linux  Guide Top-picks of Linux-based office suites (with integrated word processor, spreadsheet, presentation and graphics applications, etc.). All programs are free or distributed under the GNU Library General Public License. 1) OpenOffice OpenOffice includes the key desktop applications, including a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager and drawing program; open-source databases can be easily integrated. It runs stably and natively on Solaris, Linux, Windows, and Mac OSX (X11). It is sophisticated and flexible, working transparently with a variety of file formats, including those of MS Office. 2) SiagOffice A tightly integrated office package including a word processor, spreadsheet, text editor, animation program, file manager and PostScript previewer. It can be compiled for Linux, HP-UX and possibly other Unix flavors. 3) KOffice KOffice is an integrated office suite for the K Desktop Environment (KDE) consisting of several applications: Word processor, spreadsheet, database, flow charter, drawing, image editing and presentation software. It can be compiled for several flavors of Unix.   Smartphone, Smarter Price Best Budget Smartphones In the market for a new smartphone? Some of the most popular handsets around can be purchased for under $100. More > Linux Ads Illustrator 10 Small Linux Linux Commands Linux Distro GNU Linux Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: PC Hardware / Reviews Focus on Windows Focus on Macs Focus on Unix Computer Certification   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Linux newsletter as adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=linux&e=adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.