Linux Sysadmin notes, utilities and apps
In this article we will present you how to install OGRE SDK, that so how to compile it from source. Even though we are aware that compiling is not recommended in Ubuntu, in this particular program is vital to do so. However, before we continue to the installation instructions, you need to know what OGRE … Read more
Great news from Valve’s Linux blog, since these guys are not joking around. Seriously, there are going to release the “most wanted” Steam beta in Linux. The version will be only available in Ubuntu 12.04. Notice that it will be closed beta, not public, meaning that Valve is going to send Steam beta only to … Read more
Today NVIDIA has released a new (stable) Linux graphics drivers for Linux community. The latest beta nVIDIA 304.51 driver is now available for download and offers support for the new models of GeForce GTX 6xx series, meaning GTX650 and GTX600. Simply put, this is the stable version for 304.48 — the last week’s beta driver. … Read more
Fragmentation of the Android platform is a hot topic on every tech blog. The truth is that on the one hand my father and my grandmother doesn’t care and on the other no one is telling the truth or understand what they mean by “Android Fragmentation”. Is there really Android Fragmentation or it is actually a Fragmentation of Android Devices.
[toggle title=”What’s Morrowind”] The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is notincluded in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable. You can choose to follow the main storyline and find the source … Read more
Desurium is the open source side of Desura that we covered in our recent review called “Desura: Steam Like Gaming Client with tons of Free games“. We’ve mentioned that in January 21, 2012, Desura has released the source code of Desura Client.
My new Nexus 7 has arrived and here are the first things I did that are “a must do” If you buy one.
Today NVIDIA has released a new (beta) Linux graphics drivers for Linux community. The latest beta nVIDIA 304.48 driver is now available for download and offers support for the new models of GeForce GTX 6xx series, meaning GTX650 and GTX600. For more information take a look at the changelog below: [toggle title=”304.48 Changelog”] – Fixed … Read more
The latest AMD Catalyst 12.9 was released yesterday (13/9/12) . The most significant change here is that Catalyst 9 improves your embedded Radeon graphics. For example if you’re using a netbook with an AMD CPU, then you have better support for its embedded IGPU, like E6760, E6460 etc.
Last but not least, the AMD hasn’t updated their website, thus this link is located under embedded graphics, not PC Desktop. Hopefully they will update their website during the next 24 hours.
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Fix startx failure on PowerXpress A+A platforms
– Fix performance downgrade with 3DMarkVantage
– Fix startx failure on some specific ASICs
– Fix PowerPlay settings not persistent after reboot
– Fix problem that the hardware information is shown twice in AMD CCC:LE for Power Saving mode of PowerXpress A+A
– Fix severe corruption when switch between multiple X servers
– Fix cursor disappear when open AMD CCC:LE with specific steps
– Fix suspend/resume hang on PowerXpress A+A in Power-Saving mode
– Fix system hang after panning
– Fix system font change after enable Xinerama
– Fix X crash when run 32bit AMD CCC:LE on 64bit system
– Fix the issue that monitor goes into sleep for some ASICs after kill X
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Click to download the drivers for 64/32 bit (the package contains both the 32-bit and 64-bit driver.).
[button color=”orange” link=”http://www2.ati.com/drivers/embedded/9.00-120815a-146426C-EDG_Direct.zip”]Download 32/64bit[/button]
Currently you can’t install this driver using Xorg-Edgers PPA because the repository has not been updated yet. You have to built it by you own following the hard(manual) way.
In this article we aim to emphasize on the basic concepts of overclocking the latest Intel Core processors, not matter the generation or model. It’s totally recommended to read it before you start playing with BIOS settings, since you must have a well organised plan, like following the next step of an algorithm. Once, you … Read more