News, Reviews, Tips+Tricks, Downloads LinuxTECH.NET http://www.linuxtech.net/ Has single digit power consumption arrived? In this review we concentrate on the interesting promise of reduced power consumption of the latest generation CedarView Atom by testing power draw of the Intel DN2800MT mini-ITX motherboard, which features a CedarView dual-core Atom N2800. We have done a series of comparative power consumption tests with various Linux distros (and used Windows 7 as reference). http://www.linuxtech.net/reviews/intel_DN2800MT_cedarview_atom_power_draw.html 13 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT analyzing the latest Adobe Flash Player "Square" preview release seems to indicate it http://www.linuxtech.net/news/VDPAU_Support_Coming_in_Adobe_Flash_Plugin.html 17 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT easy step by step instructions for Ubuntu and Mandriva Linux http://www.linuxtech.net/tips+tricks/How_To_Build_Uotis_git_MPlayer_Branch.html 04 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMT Intel's new Pineview Atom integrates the GPU and the memory controller into the cpu chip, thereby noticeably reducing power draw and heat. This brings quiet passively cooled computing into the mainstream and provides a good platform for small Linux based internet PCs or home servers. Here is an overview of all Pineview Atom based Motherboards that have been announced or released so far, with full specifications and descriptions. http://www.linuxtech.net/features/intel_atom_pineview_motherboards_overview.html 31 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Everything you need to know about how to archive your digital photos, video recordings and other personal files safely, for the long-term. This article gives you a complete overview of available storage media with advantages and disadvantages of each and clear recommendations of what to use. http://www.linuxtech.net/tips+tricks/best_safe_long-term_data_storage.html 27 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT The rpm package of the new XBMC 9.11 Camelot release compiled from the original source code, for Mandriva Linux 2010.0 is now available http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/XBMC_media_center_mandriva_rpm.html 25 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT rpm package of the new Handbrake 0.9.4 release compiled from the original source code, for Mandriva Linux 2010.0 http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/handbrake_mandriva_rpm.html 05 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT long-awaited Linux based media player device with Blu-ray support and much more http://www.linuxtech.net/news/popcornhour_c-200_media_player_ready_to_ship.html 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Are you planning to build a Linux HTPC front-end or a stand-alone Linux HTPC, but are you unsure which motherboards would be best suited? Well look no further, we have put together a list of five great motherboards that in our opinion would all make a solid basis for a great Linux HTPC. http://www.linuxtech.net/features/best_linux_htpc_motherboards.html 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT two Linux Laptops in the Amazon.de Bestsellers top ten, both outselling Apple http://www.linuxtech.net/news/Linux_Laptops_Bestsellers_in_Germany.html 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT It seems that current economic hard times are really favouring the adoption of Linux as a pre-installed OS by mainstream PC vendors. Acer has just released a new Notebook model with pre-installed Linux for a low price that is more typical of an average Netbook. http://www.linuxtech.net/news/Acer_Extensa_Linux_15_inch_Notebook_for_the_price_of_a_Netbook.html 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT Here you can find a list of ION based products that are already available to buy, with a short summary of their features and specs. This list will be regularly updated, whenever new ION based products become available. http://www.linuxtech.net/features/nvidia_ion_products_overview.html 12 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT Mandriva released today the latest version of it's popular Linux distribution, Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring. We provide you with a full overview of all different versions available. http://www.linuxtech.net/news/mandriva_linux_2009.1_spring_is_out.html 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Description, features, and comprehensive specification of this superb drum and percussion sound 1U rack module. Also several related links to other good Yamaha RM50 resources (including the original amnual) and a downloadable Rosegarden device definition file for the Yamaha RM50. http://www.linuxtech.net/musicgear/synth_yamaha_rm50.html 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Description, features, and comprehensive specification of this classic '90s Korg workhorse half-rack sound module. Also several related links to other good Korg 05R/W resources and a downloadable Rosegarden device definition file for the Korg 05R/W. http://www.linuxtech.net/musicgear/synth_korg_05rw.html 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT OGMRip is an application with GUI and a set of libraries for transcoding DVD into AVI, OGM, MP4, or MKV files using a wide variety of codecs... http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/ogmrip_0.12.3_mdv_rpm.html 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Mandriva announced today that the second release candidate of the upcoming 2009 Spring release (2009.1) of Mandriva Linux is now available to download... http://www.linuxtech.net/news/#mdv_20091_rc2 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT rpm package of the Handbrake svn2508 version (09/06/2009) compiled from the original source code, for Mandriva Linux 2008.1 / 2009.0 / 2009.1 http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/handbrake_mandriva_rpm.html 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT rpm package of Qtractor 0.4.0, a very promising and already very useable Audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application, for Mandriva Linux 2008.1 http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/qtractor_0.4.0_mdv_rpm.html 29 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT As the version of Jackit available in the Mandriva 2008.1 software repositories is rather old, I have rebuilt the Mandriva Linux 2009.0 source rpm of Jackit 0.116.1 updating it with the latest release (0.116.2), for Mandriva Linux 2008.1. http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/jackit_0.116.2_mdv_rpm.html 29 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT rpm package of Rosegarden 1.7.3, the popular Linux audio and MIDI sequencer, for Mandriva Linux 2008.1 http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/rosegarden_1.7.3_mandriva_rpm.html 28 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT a modern Mandriva derived KDE 3.5.10 Live CD desktop Linux distro http://www.linuxtech.net/news/#pclinuxos_20091 13 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT defend your privacy, while still getting good search results http://www.linuxtech.net/reviews/ixquick_alternative_search_engine_to_big_brother_google.html 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT download it and start testing it now http://www.linuxtech.net/news/#mdv_20091_rc1 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT How to create an encrypted memory stick, USB disk, or partition with Linux http://www.linuxtech.net/tips+tricks/linux_disk_encryption_mini_how-to.html 08 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT 8 Port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch http://www.linuxtech.net/reviews/review_funkwerk_s208.html 14 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT Testing the memory of a computer for defects with memtest86+ http://www.linuxtech.net/tips+tricks/hw_diagnostics-pt1.html 03 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT rebuild of the Mandriva Linux 2009.0 plf source rpm of the current libdvdcss (1.2.10) version for Mandriva Linux 2008.1 http://www.linuxtech.net/downloads/libdvdcss_1.2.10.html 01 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT