What Application Do You Want Ported to Linux?

Novell's Cool Solutions posted a survey asking people what Windows-only applications they are using that prevent them from switching to Linux. The survey also asks current Linux users what Windows-only applications they would like to see ported to Linux.

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.Mac service for Ubuntu

Several Ubuntu members are planning and doing work for a .Mac-Like service for Ubuntu. This type of service would allow you to access email. files, news, and bookmarks on multiple Ubuntu computers using an account with storage on the remote server. The .Mac service is a service that has been around for a while for Apple users to transfer files and email between computers.

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Google Zeitgiest: End of '05

Google has released its Zeitgeist for the year 2005, providing several interesting trends between events and search queries. It is truly interesting how what we search for is effected by what is happening in the world. Definitely check it out!

http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist2005.html

Get an AJAX-based desktop

Get an entire desktop with simple applications over the Internt

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Swiss government switches 3,000 systems to Linux

Novell Inc. Tuesday announced an agreement with the government of Switzerland to replace the software in 3,000 of its servers with the company's SUSE Linux operating system.

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XBOX 360 file system cracked

The Xbox 360's file system has been cracked, a huge step in cracking the Microsoft software and allowing the platform to be used as a normal computer--and even put Linux on it!

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XBox 360 only $150 in Japan! Prices slashed after only 4 days!

If you live in Japan, you can get an amazing deal on an XBox 360. Apparently no one wants them, they are all waiting for the PlayStation3 coming out as early as next March.

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Strange new object found at edge of Solar System

A large object has been found beyond Pluto travelling in an orbit tilted by 47 degrees to most other bodies in the solar system. Astronomers are at a loss to explain why the object's orbit is so off-kilter while being almost circular.

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Violent video games alter brain's response to violence

A brain mechanism that may link violent computer games with aggression has been discovered by researchers in the US. The work goes some way towards demonstrating a causal link between the two - rather than a simple association.

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Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB - the best iPod competitor?

Creative has prepared a new competitor to Apple's iPod G5: the Zen Vision:M 30GB. It features more codecs for video, an FM Tuner, and a built-in mic. Take that Apple!

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