We all want it but no it’s not Google OS.

gOS is the latest Linux based OS for budget PCs. WalMart was selling gPC(gOS powered PCs) at only USD199 and the developer kit at only USD59.99. More here

gOS is developed by Good OS LLC out of Los Angeles. Based on Ubuntu Linux 7.10 and runs the Enlightenment E17 interface instead of KDE or Gnome. Despite not being created by Google, gOS uses Google’s online applications such as GMail, Google News, Google Maps, Google Calendar, YouTube, etc. It’s a neat concept for a Linux distribution, but how practical is it? One thing for sure, since the cost is low everyone will now have the opportunity to own a PC.

I am currently downloading my copy of gOS via BitTorrent. You can look forward to a review from me within the next few days.

Get you own copy of gOS via BitTorrent or direct download from the gOS download page.

Source: gOS

Souurce: ExtremeTech

Like to see ladies on your desktop? Ravi over at All About Linux (Thanks Ravi!!)has compiled a list of hot Ubuntu wallpapers from gnome-look.org. I’m quite sure that your manager won’t be happy if he saw a pair butt chicks with Ubuntu tattooed on them on your workstation.

My favorite 2 would be the bent over devil and the butt chick with Ubuntu tattooed on it. Hot!!

I don’t feel the wallpapers are suitable for children so please be cautious while viewing them.

Source : All About Linux

Ubuntu has chosen September to be it’s “Month Of Screencasts” for this year.

One full length screencast will be release everyday by the ScreencastTeam for the whole month. A wide range of topics will be covered but mainly focusing at improving the user experience for new Ubuntu users or those looking to get into Ubuntu.

All approved screencasts will be made available to the public through the Ubuntu Screencast site in 3 different sizes, 2 formats (OGG and Flash) and an audio only version.

HowTo videos are always a new user’s best friend. What do you think?

Source : Ubuntu Screencasts

Good news to  Malaysian Ubuntu users. Inigo-Tech has setup a local Ubuntu repository mirror.  ” http://mirror.inigo-tech/ubuntu ”

To use the repository simply add it suing the Synaptic Package Manager or you could edit the /etc/apt/sources.list file to include the line below,

“ deb http://mirror.inigo-tech.com/ubuntu/ feisty feisty-backports universe multiverse "

I can’t test the performance gain as I don’t have an ubuntu box at home but I am quite sure you would see improvements since we don’t need to access the super fast (ya right!!) international gateway.

Please drop me a note on your experience with this new mirror.

Inigo-Tech also has a mirror for FreeBSD setup. Read more here.

Source : Malaysian Ubuntu Package Mirror

Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) has been officially released today.

I have been running the beta version for about 2 weeks now where I managed to test Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Xubuntu. There seems to be a good amount of improvements in the user experience arena. This can be best seen through the new integrated ability to simply install support for restricted formats like mp3 and DVD media. Kudos!! My pick is Xubuntu as it is the slimmest.

I also like the fact that the new CDs are now being shipped as live CDs. This puts the ball back into the users court enabling them to test run before committing.

There are 3 ways to obtain the latest Ubuntu distribution. You could download, buy online or request for the CDs to be shipped to you for free via shipit.

The download servers may be overloaded due to increased download requests so don’t expect good speeds. Ubuntu 7.04 download page.

I would suggest going with the torrent way to get better download speeds. Ubuntu 7.04 torrent files.

I have already started my torrents for Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Xbuntu