I just found out that Sun is starting a new site to host Open Source code. So, I thought I would take this opportunity to list out the repositories of Open Source Code:
Then, I found that Wikipedia has an excellent comparison of the sites.
Category: Software to Watch
Oracle on Eclipse
I saw the new release today of Oracle Enterprise Pack for Eclipse.
I found this quote on Oracle’s website:
Eclipse is one of several open source communities (Apache, PHP, and Glassfish are other examples) in which Oracle invests significant development resources. A Strategic Developer and Board Member of the Eclipse Foundation, Oracle is a leading participant in the Eclipse Web Tools Platform and Technology projects.
It is just interesting to me since I work with Oracle’s PeopleSoft software. I waiting for Eclipse to be used with PeopleSoft!
Bible Software Analysis
I found this great article today on Bible Software in Linux.
http://www.ubuntuproductivity.com/journal/software/07/2008/bible-software-on-ubuntu-linux/
I have been using Gnomesword just because it is a Gnome project, but I would like to spend some more time finding more alternatives and evaluating them.
Information on Fedora 9
I just found the Summary page for Fedora 9 development:
https://linuxsagas.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php
This is a good place to watch.
Linux Mac Crossover
I found an interesting article today about making Linux look like a Mac. The thing is that I don’t necessarily want to go all the way, but I would like to steal a few things from their side of the world.
Make Your Linux Desktop Look Like A Mac – Mac4Lin Project Documentation
The big thing that caught my eye was the AWM on page 3. I had trouble following the instructions though. These instructions worked a little better:
HOWTO: functional eye-candy with Avant-Window-Navigator and Affinity
Two Great Reviews
Today, I found two great reviews with a nice list of software to watch or install.
First, Linux Format Magazine published a posting announcing the releasing of Ubuntu 7.10, which included a review of the release:
http://lunapark6.com/ubuntu-710-gutsy-desktop-edition-review.html
Not only does the author describe his experience with installing the new version, but he also provides some nice ideas for software to install such as vlc, k3b, Kino, ardour, Google Earth & Desktop, VMWare Server, and MythTV.
Another article I found from Linux Format Magazine was about installing Slackware:
The Perfect Desktop — Slackware 12
This article also listed numerous software install ideas along with detailed explanations on how to install the system. The article also points out that the HowToForge also has other similar articles for other distributions. I haven’t tried it but the Linux Distribution Chooser sounded very interesting too.
Finding Software Alternatives
I saw in a post earlier a recommendation for a website called OSAlt. This is a great resource for finding open source software to meet your needs.
Resources
Git
I just listened to a tech talk by Linux Torvald on git. I was sold — I need to try it for my Java programming.
Tech Talk: Linus Torvalds on git
My big question is how much it is integrated into Eclipse. I think there is a plugin:
I will let you know when I get things figured out.
Software to Watch: Haiku
Google release a Tech Talk on Haiku. In a nut shell, Haiku is a new operating system based on BeOS that is designed specifically for the desktop.
In the talk they mentioned that they have some bugs, but once they get those worked out, I wonder if this will be the killer OS that competes directly with Windows for the home desktop.
My biggest question is drivers. Can I load it onto my laptop? Will the wireless work on my laptop? Right now, I don’t have the time to try it, but I will let you know if and when I do.