We already got a brief introduction to the Spark Linux-based tablet, but details were a little sparse. Since then, a few more key bits of info have been added to its Q&A page, which might help sway your purchasing decision. That KDE Plasma Active UI we knew it’d be sporting will stare out at you via a modest 800 x 480 screen, and there’s a 1.3 megapixel snapper tucked in alongside for video calling.
We already got a brief introduction to the Spark Linux-based tablet, but details were a little sparse. Since then, a few more key bits of info have been added to its Q&A page, which might help sway your purchasing decision. That KDE Plasma Active UI we knew it’d be sporting will stare out at you via a modest 800 x 480 screen, and there’s a 1.3 megapixel snapper tucked in alongside for video calling.
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Spark Linux tablet specs updated, going up for pre-order next week
As we all know, the Kindle Fire’s hot , Apple’s selling bushels of iPads , and there’s plenty of Honeycomb slates out there for you to choose from, but what if you want a tablet free from corporate influence? Enter Spark, a seven-inch slate that comes running the Plasma Active UX, an open-source OS based on Linux kernel, KDE’s multi-platform Plasma environment and a dash of Qt for good measure
As we all know, the Kindle Fire’s hot , Apple’s selling bushels of iPads , and there’s plenty of Honeycomb slates out there for you to choose from, but what if you want a tablet free from corporate influence? Enter Spark, a seven-inch slate that comes running the Plasma Active UX, an open-source OS based on Linux kernel, KDE’s multi-platform Plasma environment and a dash of Qt for good measure
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Meet Spark, the €200 slate packing Linux-based Plasma Active UX
The choose-your-own-price Humble Bundle has proven to be a runaway success on desktop platforms — helping fund indie developers and causes like Child’s Play and the EFF alike — and it’s now finally taken the plunge onto mobile devices. That move was kicked off today with the Humble Bundle for Android, which includes the games Anomaly: Warzone Earth , Osmos , and EDGE. Those three are available for any price you choose, but you’ll also get World of Goo thrown in if you pay more than the average price (just over $5 as of this writing).
The choose-your-own-price Humble Bundle has proven to be a runaway success on desktop platforms — helping fund indie developers and causes like Child’s Play and the EFF alike — and it’s now finally taken the plunge onto mobile devices. That move was kicked off today with the Humble Bundle for Android, which includes the games Anomaly: Warzone Earth , Osmos , and EDGE. Those three are available for any price you choose, but you’ll also get World of Goo thrown in if you pay more than the average price (just over $5 as of this writing).
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Humble Bundle expands to Android with World of Goo, Anomaly and more
If you’re gonna be late to a party, you should at least be fashionably late.
If you’re gonna be late to a party, you should at least be fashionably late.
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Toshiba announces color e-reader in Japan, hopes people buy more e-books from its store
Canonical — shepherd of the popular Linux distribution Ubuntu — generally doesn’t rock the boat with its LTS releases , but things are going to be different this time around. With 12.04LTS the company is taking its assault on contextual menus to the next level by launching HUD. Mark Shuttleworth’s obsession with simplifying user interactions began with the controversial Unity UI in Ubuntu 10.10, and will continue with the Head-Up Display.
Canonical — shepherd of the popular Linux distribution Ubuntu — generally doesn’t rock the boat with its LTS releases , but things are going to be different this time around. With 12.04LTS the company is taking its assault on contextual menus to the next level by launching HUD. Mark Shuttleworth’s obsession with simplifying user interactions began with the controversial Unity UI in Ubuntu 10.10, and will continue with the Head-Up Display.
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Canonical bringing HUD to Ubuntu 12.04, company’s assault on menus continues
Just a few days after announcing that production of its Model B Linux computer is underway, Raspberry Pi has now unveiled a preview of what its single board device can do when combined with AirPlay .
Just a few days after announcing that production of its Model B Linux computer is underway, Raspberry Pi has now unveiled a preview of what its single board device can do when combined with AirPlay .
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Raspberry Pi demos Model B computer’s AirPlay capabilities (video)
Last week, rumors began circulating around Samsung’s Bada OS, with Forbes reporting that the platform would soon be merged with Intel’s Tizen project.
Last week, rumors began circulating around Samsung’s Bada OS, with Forbes reporting that the platform would soon be merged with Intel’s Tizen project.
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Samsung’s Bada – Tizen merger still looking pretty likely
Good news for everyone who’s hoping to lay down petty ( or exorbitant ) change for a relatively well-equipped Linux computer: the Raspberry Pi Model B has officially begun production.
Good news for everyone who’s hoping to lay down petty ( or exorbitant ) change for a relatively well-equipped Linux computer: the Raspberry Pi Model B has officially begun production.
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Production begins for Raspberry Pi’s $35 Model B Linux computer
The crew in Ottawa is now taking square aim at Aperture, Lightroom and other similarly situated products with its new product called AfterShot Pro. Available for Linux, Macintosh and Windows, the software retails for $99 and promises to deliver a complete workflow for RAW files, including file management, batch processing and non-destructive editing capabilities.
The crew in Ottawa is now taking square aim at Aperture, Lightroom and other similarly situated products with its new product called AfterShot Pro. Available for Linux, Macintosh and Windows, the software retails for $99 and promises to deliver a complete workflow for RAW files, including file management, batch processing and non-destructive editing capabilities.
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Corel introduces AfterShot Pro for $99 on Linux, Mac and Windows
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