K3b: Burn CDs and DVDs on Linux

CDs and DVDs are an important feature on the utility belt of any computer enthusiast . Even with the rise of removable media like pen drives and external hard disks, everyone likes keep a collection of songs and videos on burned media.

Alexandre on November 27, 2007 | Filed Under Open Source | 3 Comments

Top 10 Ubuntu Linux Games

Many Windows users are reluctant to switch to Linux because they like to play games once in a while. While this theory holds true to hardcore gamers (the Windows platform does have some exclusive and popular titles), the same cannot be said about casual gamers.

Daniel Scocco on November 24, 2007 | Filed Under Open Source | 2 Comments

Pidgin: Multi-Protocol IM Client

Some of these third-parties charge for their clients, and while their programs are feature-rich, people don’t have to pay to get a quality, ad-free IM client. That’s because the open source community has been hard at work on developing IM clients for use on Windows and Linux desktops. One of the best – and oldest – IM clients is called Pidgin.

Micah on November 18, 2007 | Filed Under Open Source | 13 Comments

Free Linux eBooks

If you are considering to migrate to Linux as well, or if you have already been using it for a while but want to improve your knowledge, you might want to check the free Linux eBooks library on Homelinux.org.

Daniel Scocco on November 13, 2007 | Filed Under Open Source | 2 Comments