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Friday, March 22, 2013
Yellow Dog Linux
http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Yellow-Dog-Linux-10407.shtml
Yellow Dog Linux is the Premier Linux Operating System for PowerPC.
Proven world-wide as the preferred Linux OS for the Power architecture, v4.1 brings Terra Soft into its 8th year of Power Linux development and support. Yellow Dog Linux v4.1 marks a returning point in Terra Soft's effort to again provide a leading desktop Linux OS.
Yellow Dog Linux combines the preferred desktops KDE and Gnome with the latest sound and graphic card support, leading (but not bleeding) edge kernels and stable, functional compilers for code development. And of course, the foundation applications and servers expected of all modern Linux operatings systems for web, database, email, and network services.
What will you do with your PowerMac after Apple switches to Intel?
We have an answer--Faster, more stable, and far more efficient as a desktop OS, Yellow Dog Linux is a solid replacement (not just an alternative) to OSX. Breath new life into your PowerPC G3 and G4, giving it a second wind as a personal workstation, or a new function as a web, email, or data server. Want to see how your G5 runs Linux? You may dual-boot both OSX and Yellow Dog Linux or take the leap and run Yellow Dog Linux alone, taking advantage of the multitude of included, freely available, and commercial applications
Yellow Dog Linux is the Premier Linux Operating System for PowerPC.
Proven world-wide as the preferred Linux OS for the Power architecture, v4.1 brings Terra Soft into its 8th year of Power Linux development and support. Yellow Dog Linux v4.1 marks a returning point in Terra Soft's effort to again provide a leading desktop Linux OS.
Yellow Dog Linux combines the preferred desktops KDE and Gnome with the latest sound and graphic card support, leading (but not bleeding) edge kernels and stable, functional compilers for code development. And of course, the foundation applications and servers expected of all modern Linux operatings systems for web, database, email, and network services.
What will you do with your PowerMac after Apple switches to Intel?
We have an answer--Faster, more stable, and far more efficient as a desktop OS, Yellow Dog Linux is a solid replacement (not just an alternative) to OSX. Breath new life into your PowerPC G3 and G4, giving it a second wind as a personal workstation, or a new function as a web, email, or data server. Want to see how your G5 runs Linux? You may dual-boot both OSX and Yellow Dog Linux or take the leap and run Yellow Dog Linux alone, taking advantage of the multitude of included, freely available, and commercial applications
| Product's homepage Here are some key features of "Yellow Dog Linux": · Backlit keys. · PCMCIA cell phone and modem support. · Support for Atheros wi-fi cards. · Dual head config via the GUI. · Install direct to and boot from FireWire drives. · USB device auto-mount under both KDE & GNOME. · Greatly improved sound support. · Graphical Up2Date package install and update tool. · Support for the latest Apple Power Books. · Beta support for Apple G5 PowerMacs with dual core CPUs. · Beta Extreme driver will be available shortly after release, via YDL.net Enhanced accounts. What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ] · USB boot and install support; · Linux Kernel 2.6.29 PPC64; · Linux Kernel 2.6.27 PPC32; · Added the Xfce 4 desktop environment; · Updated IMB Cell SDK to version 3.1.0.1; · Updated the OpenOffice.org office suite to version 3.0; · Updated Mozilla Firefox web browser to version 3.0.6; · Improved wireless support; · Improved Shockwave Flash support; · Better PS3VRAM support; · Updated Gnash to version 0.8.4; · Added Libfreevec. |
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Filemaker Pro on Wine
Wine HQ
According to the Wine Application Database (AppDB). Here you can get information on application compatibility with Wine.
Filemaker Pro
Easy to use and program relational database. Currently has native MAC and PC desktop and PC, MAC and Linux native Server Software.
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As for the DB itself, mySQL is likely to be a pretty good choice- it's free, stable, and there are loads of existing apps available for it (including many good tools). Depending on your application an existing script might be a close fit or you may need to have something modified or coded from scratch
There are some conversion options out there for this:
http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/...itepaper01.htm
http://www.lassosoft.com/Support/FAQs/index.lasso?7460
http://www.dotcomsolutionsinc.net/su...o_mysql02.html
(These are just the first few I found, but the point is that it can be done.) If all else fails you can export the file in a raw format and then import it into mySQL.
OpenOffice Base 3.0
Available for: windows mac linux unixjava
Maintain your databases or create new ones. Base either connects to your existing database engine - or your can use its built-in HSQL database. For beginners Base offers wizards to help create forms... Read more
Available for: windows mac linux unix java
Kexi strives to be a rapid application development (rad) tool for database driven development. Use Kexi to quick design forms to access and create your data - just as any full features application.... Read more
Glom
According to the Wine Application Database (AppDB). Here you can get information on application compatibility with Wine.
Filemaker Pro
Easy to use and program relational database. Currently has native MAC and PC desktop and PC, MAC and Linux native Server Software.
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I am able to run Filemaker 10 under Wine v1.1.9. I am running Fedora 10 x86_64.
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Estoy realmente cansado de todos los problemas que tengo con windows y
sus usuarios; altos costos en antivirus y mantenimientos frecuentes por
culpa de la gran cantidad de bots y virus imposibles de sacar que viajan
en las redes de los clientes.
He instalado la version 8,5 usando wine bajo Ubuntu Hardy. No podía instalar el updater del 8,5 y era muy inestable y funcionaba realmente mal.
sin embargo tuve la idea de copiar los archivos de la carpeta /archivos de programa/filemaker de una instalación nativa de Windows donde ya estaba actualizado el FM en la instalación hecha en wine y el resultado fue sorprendentemente bueno. Funcionan perfectos los archivos alojados en otros host remotos, también funcionan las impresiones.
Pero, no funciona la definición de tablas y campos y aunque no estoy interesado en desarrollar desde linux sino que filemaker funcione perfectamente como cliente. Creo que falta definir algunas fuentes por que el listado de la definición de guiones también sale en blanco.
Es posible que solo sea necesario copiar algunas librerías originales de windows en wine para que todo funcione sin problemas. --por julian.maya » 05 May 2008
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He instalado la version 8,5 usando wine bajo Ubuntu Hardy. No podía instalar el updater del 8,5 y era muy inestable y funcionaba realmente mal.
sin embargo tuve la idea de copiar los archivos de la carpeta /archivos de programa/filemaker de una instalación nativa de Windows donde ya estaba actualizado el FM en la instalación hecha en wine y el resultado fue sorprendentemente bueno. Funcionan perfectos los archivos alojados en otros host remotos, también funcionan las impresiones.
Pero, no funciona la definición de tablas y campos y aunque no estoy interesado en desarrollar desde linux sino que filemaker funcione perfectamente como cliente. Creo que falta definir algunas fuentes por que el listado de la definición de guiones también sale en blanco.
Es posible que solo sea necesario copiar algunas librerías originales de windows en wine para que todo funcione sin problemas. --por julian.maya » 05 May 2008
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I installed FMPA 10 on Ubuntu 8.10 desktop (with Wine) and it works
slick. I haven't found anything that isn't working. I can hit my server
and everything. I am now off to Best Buy to pick up a $199 netbook and
to enjoy the new found freedom
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I have tried to get Filemaker 8,9 and 10 to work in Ubuntu 8.10 with
various versions of Wine ranging from 1.0.1 , 1.0.9 , 1.0.13 and the new
1.0.14. I have also tried in openSUSE 11.1 with no luck. With any
combination Filemaker Pro installed without errors. When I launch the
program the splash screen is a black box with the text showing filemaker
loading in the lower right side. It always stops at Mashq
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Have attempted to use FMP 9 on Ubuntu 8.4 & many updates with Wine 1.0
Was able to install with no issues.
Can open with no issues
Can create tables and fields with some issues:
Not able to see table names as created but can see them in the table/field name area below as I click on the table/field area. "Feel this is an issue with Fonts." Have seen this type of issue in other apps on other platforms in the past.
Also experience lockups in "Layout Mode".
Can create solutions in Ubuntu 8.4 and open them on MS Windows with no issues.
Can create solutions on MS Windows and open them on Ubuntu 8.4 with no issues other than in "Layout Mode".
Was able to install with no issues.
Can open with no issues
Can create tables and fields with some issues:
Not able to see table names as created but can see them in the table/field name area below as I click on the table/field area. "Feel this is an issue with Fonts." Have seen this type of issue in other apps on other platforms in the past.
Also experience lockups in "Layout Mode".
Can create solutions in Ubuntu 8.4 and open them on MS Windows with no issues.
Can create solutions on MS Windows and open them on Ubuntu 8.4 with no issues other than in "Layout Mode".
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january 2009
I am able to run Filemaker 10 under Wine v1.1.9. I am running Fedora 10 x86_64.
Compare Filemaker under previous version wine and linux, this is by far the flawless i've ever seen.
NO problems connecting to a server over TCP/IP
Compare Filemaker under previous version wine and linux, this is by far the flawless i've ever seen.
NO problems connecting to a server over TCP/IP
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Originally Posted by Frank WoolfThose two things are mutually exclusive, unfortunately. There are tools that can ease the burden but no matter what DB you use, someone is going to have to know something.
It seems Filemaker has not followed Apple guidelines as now it doesn't work at all. (it is the only program of hundreds that does not work with leopard!) I have never liked Filemaker due to most file formats being about 20 years out of date, no SQL format, and being generally 1980s style softwareI really need to find a good database that will run on a Linux server, can be used by non programmers
As for the DB itself, mySQL is likely to be a pretty good choice- it's free, stable, and there are loads of existing apps available for it (including many good tools). Depending on your application an existing script might be a close fit or you may need to have something modified or coded from scratch
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Originally Posted by Frank Woolf
and if possible be able to import the work already done on Filemaker Pro.
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http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/...itepaper01.htm
http://www.lassosoft.com/Support/FAQs/index.lasso?7460
http://www.dotcomsolutionsinc.net/su...o_mysql02.html
(These are just the first few I found, but the point is that it can be done.) If all else fails you can export the file in a raw format and then import it into mySQL.
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Open source Filemaker Pro alternatives
OpenOffice Base 3.0Available for: windows mac linux unix
Maintain your databases or create new ones. Base either connects to your existing database engine - or your can use its built-in HSQL database. For beginners Base offers wizards to help create forms... Read more
Kexi strives to be a rapid application development (rad) tool for database driven development. Use Kexi to quick design forms to access and create your data - just as any full features application.... Read more
Glom
Available for: windows mac linux unix java
Glom is an advanced database system and user interface designer with lots of high-level features. Its advantages include its simplicity and nearly no programming requirements. Loosely based... Read more
Glom is an advanced database system and user interface designer with lots of high-level features. Its advantages include its simplicity and nearly no programming requirements. Loosely based... Read more
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Ubuntu remix with an OSX feeling
Download
Together with the magazine called Mac 100% Vol was the Mac 100% original OS dvd, an Ubuntu remix based on version 9.04 with an OSX feeling to it (well, at least the doc).
You get some useful software along with it.
The menus are originally in Japanese, but can easily be changed in system settings like all other Linux distributions.
Because this Ubuntu remix is a bit old I also don't know how it will turn out doing an upgrade from 9.04 to 10.04. But I will get back on this one if no one try it out before me. To upgrade you need to edit the software sources from "never releases" to "normal release" and first then you will be prompted to upgrade using the command sudo update-manager -d in the terminal.
Because this Ubuntu remix is a bit old I also don't know how it will turn out doing an upgrade from 9.04 to 10.04. But I will get back on this one if no one try it out before me. To upgrade you need to edit the software sources from "never releases" to "normal release" and first then you will be prompted to upgrade using the command sudo update-manager -d in the terminal.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Installing Madwifi drivers
What is madwifi you may ask? Madwifi is actually a special driver that will allow Ubuntu or another Linux recognize your wireless cards that refuse to be recognized by Ubuntu already. But wait -- madwifi isn't for everyone! madwifi only supports certain chipsets, and if yours isn't supported, it's quite probable that following this installation guide will make no difference on your ability to use your wireless card under Linux. So, if you aren't sure whether your card is supported by this driver, visit the following page:
http://madwifi.org/wiki/Compatibility
http://madwifi.org/wiki/Compatibility
The madwifi install guides we have aren't that good/easy.
These instructions at the Debian MacBook Wiki are an excellent resource
and I modified these instructions to work on Ubuntu.
This is for everyone on Feisty Fawn (7.04) that is installing the madwifi set of drivers (unfortunately these instructions don't work in Dapper).
Warning: These instructions don't seem to do any good because newer MacBooks and other laptops with related wireless chipsets require madwifi-hal, so this guide shouldn't be followed anymore! Instead, use these instructions:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...9&postcount=25
Warning: These instructions don't seem to do any good because newer MacBooks and other laptops with related wireless chipsets require madwifi-hal, so this guide shouldn't be followed anymore! Instead, use these instructions:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...9&postcount=25
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
4 Linux Distros Which Look Like Mac OS X
Linux Docks: 5 Mac OS X Docks for Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros
Why is the Dock becoming more and more popular? It’s probably got something to do with clever window management, doesn’t it? Well, in my opinion it’s just the eye candy, though I’m sure that people appreciate the psychological trick; every tried to open 2 instances of a program with a Dock?
Now here’s a list of 5 different Docks you can use on Linux. They have different system requirements. Rock out!
5. SimDock
I’ll start off with a little low.end dock. Just enough to get you started. While SimDock isn’t extremely advanced, it offers a full-fledged dock, all in one little .deb package and no window compositing effects required, which means you’ll be able t run it on low-end machines without any problems.
4. Ksmoothdock
Smooth zooming, low requirements. I like SimDock, but many users tell me Ksmoothdock looks and works better with their KDE DE.
3. Kiba Dock
Small, nice, free. What more could you ask for? Kiba-dock was originally a project meant to demo the Akamaru physics engine, but it ended up being a separate project.
2. Engage Dock (for Enlightenment)
Ever wondered how the gOS dudes made a smooth little dock for the gPC? Well, here’s your answer. It’s cool even without the Green theme I heard it can run without Enlightenment, too. Dreamlinux uses it with XFCE, for instance.
1. Avant Window Navigator
The big guy. This is the Dock with the bad-ass themes, icons and plugins. Everyone who has compositing turned on uses AWN these days. Why? It’s powerful, customizable and pretty. I use it sometimes, although it affects Ubuntu’s loading time. (it’s Compiz’ fault, really). If you got the power, go for it! Also, check out the AWN wiki.
Update:
0.5 Cairo Dock
Another cool dock, which also requires compositing effects.
Source
Why is the Dock becoming more and more popular? It’s probably got something to do with clever window management, doesn’t it? Well, in my opinion it’s just the eye candy, though I’m sure that people appreciate the psychological trick; every tried to open 2 instances of a program with a Dock?
Now here’s a list of 5 different Docks you can use on Linux. They have different system requirements. Rock out!
5. SimDock
I’ll start off with a little low.end dock. Just enough to get you started. While SimDock isn’t extremely advanced, it offers a full-fledged dock, all in one little .deb package and no window compositing effects required, which means you’ll be able t run it on low-end machines without any problems.
4. Ksmoothdock
Smooth zooming, low requirements. I like SimDock, but many users tell me Ksmoothdock looks and works better with their KDE DE.
3. Kiba Dock
Small, nice, free. What more could you ask for? Kiba-dock was originally a project meant to demo the Akamaru physics engine, but it ended up being a separate project.
2. Engage Dock (for Enlightenment)
Ever wondered how the gOS dudes made a smooth little dock for the gPC? Well, here’s your answer. It’s cool even without the Green theme
I heard it can run without Enlightenment, too. Dreamlinux uses it with XFCE, for instance.1. Avant Window Navigator
The big guy. This is the Dock with the bad-ass themes, icons and plugins. Everyone who has compositing turned on uses AWN these days. Why? It’s powerful, customizable and pretty. I use it sometimes, although it affects Ubuntu’s loading time. (it’s Compiz’ fault, really). If you got the power, go for it! Also, check out the AWN wiki.
Update:
0.5 Cairo Dock
Another cool dock, which also requires compositing effects.
Source
What a week! I’ve been working on my podcast so I’m a bit behind on posting. Here’s an interesting compilation of Linux distribution which resemble Apple’s Mac OS 10. They might not be identical, but you guys who like Apple’s design might appreciate the fact yu can get something like it, with the nice-on-the-inside GNU/Linux kernel, out-of-the-box. For free.
These are only short descriptions, with screen grabs. You will find a lot more info and full screenshots on the official web pages of each distro.
A Brazilian distribution, full of multimedia tools, oriented at people who like to create. The XFCE Desktop with Rocket Dock makes a nice desktop environment with Mac-like traits. The installer is pretty sleek, because you only have one configuration page. Another good point of Dreamlinux is the Debian base, which is a bit lighter than Ubuntu.
gOS’ user base sky-rocketed because of Walmart’s phenomenally well-accepted gPC. Although it doesn’t have the ’smart blue’ look (the developers went for a greenish look), gOS still feels pretty sleek (apart from the boot time). I’m not sure the new gOS Gadgets uses Rocket Dock or AWN, but with LXDE, gOS may become a good choice for net-books. Software-wise, the distro relies heavily on Google Apps.
Enlightenment’s official distro is based on Debian Linux. Even though its mission is showcasing the latest E17 Desktop Environment modules, this OS X-like distro has a lot of regular users (at least according to Distrowatch). You can find some cool Enlightenment DR17 goodies, including the ibar dock.
Puppy Linux is an awesome distro for old computers. A person from the community decided the default desktop isn’t sleek enough and created this genius OS X mod. This modified Puppy gives you speed, simplicity and a tasty Apple, with those cool little Puppy Apps.
More: If you have time and wish to change your own Linux distro’s theme to something more Mac OS X-like, you can maybe take a look at my list of Linux Docks.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
History of Mac OS X
Source
| This article is part of the Mac OS X series. |
| New features |
| History |
| Transition to Intel processors |
| Architecture |
| Technologies |
| List of applications |
| Components |
Mac OS X is the newest of Apple Inc.'s Mac OS line of operating systems. Although it is officially designated as simply "version 10" of the Mac OS, "version 9" had a completely different codebase, file system, design, and hardware support. Mac OS had been Apple's primary operating system since 1984, and the family was backward compatible, so Mac OS X supported an emulated version 9 until version 10.5.
Unlike its predecessor, Mac OS X is a Unix-like operating system built on technology that had been developed at NeXT through the second half of the 1980s and up until Apple purchased the company in early 1997. It was first released in 1999 as Mac OS X Server 1.0, with a desktop-oriented version (Mac OS X v10.0) following in March 2001. Since then, six more distinct "client" and "server" editions of Mac OS X have been released, the most recent being Mac OS X v10.6, which was first made available on August 28, 2009. Releases of Mac OS X are named after big cats; the current version of Mac OS X is nicknamed "Snow Leopard".
Diagram of the relationships between Unix systems including the ancestors of Mac OS X
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Linux über alles!
Actualizando Pirateando sistemas operativos:
Linux vs. Leopard | Vista
Y eso que Ubuntu no es la distribución de Linux más segura, tan sólo la más popular!
Son las circunstancias bajo las que en la Informática me convertiría en un racistaencarnizado espiritualizado (u operacionalmente sistematizado)!
Ave, Linux!
Linux vs. Leopard | Vista
Y eso que Ubuntu no es la distribución de Linux más segura, tan sólo la más popular!
Son las circunstancias bajo las que en la Informática me convertiría en un racista
Ave, Linux!
Pirateando sistemas operativos
En CanSecWest Vancouver 2008 participaron sistemas operativos de:
Quick Overview:
En la red inalámbrica, tiempo necesitado por los corsarios informáticos [crackers y ciertos hackers] para irrumpir por la red en los equipos, aprovechando errores de la seguridad del sistema operativo y sus aplicaciones (exploits):
Mac Leopard: En 2 minutos
M$ Vista: En 2 días
Linux Ubuntu: Siguen probando...
- Comunidad Linux
- Mac
- Micro$oft
- VAIO VGN-TZ37CN running Ubuntu 7.10
- MacBook Air running OSX 10.5.2 (Leopard)
- Fujitsu U810 running Vista Ultimate SP1
Quick Overview:
- Limit one laptop per contestant.
- You can't use the same vulnerability to claim more than one box, if it is a cross-platform issue.
- Thirty minute attack slots given to contestants at each box.
- Attack slots will be scheduled at the contest start by the methods selected by the judges.
- Attacks are done via crossover cable. (attacker controls default route)
- RF attacks are done offsite by special arrangement...
- No physical access to the machines.
- Major web browsers (IE7, Safari, Konqueror, Firefox), widely used and deployed plugin frameworks (AIR, Silverlight), IM clients (MSN, Adium, Skype, Pigdin, AOL, Yahoo), Mail readers (Outlook, Mail.app, Thunderbird, kmail) are all in scope.
En la red inalámbrica, tiempo necesitado por los corsarios informáticos [crackers y ciertos hackers] para irrumpir por la red en los equipos, aprovechando errores de la seguridad del sistema operativo y sus aplicaciones (exploits):
Mac Leopard: En 2 minutos
M$ Vista: En 2 días
Linux Ubuntu: Siguen probando...
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