eyeOS, cloud computing distro

eyeOS is an open source desktop operating system is web-based, where you can access the operating system through a network such as LAN or Internet from a web browser like Firefox, Chrome and others. Although the orientation distribution through the web, in many respects, eyeOS is a desktop operating system that features a fairly complete. Various applications such as calendar, RSS reader, email client, word processor, spreadsheets, contact managers have become the default application installed in the system. This is the concept of cloud computing system which aims to enable collaboration and communication between users, or it could be as personal protection when you're stuck using someone else's computer.


Most people would be wondering about the performance of eyeOS. When the authors tried to run an application in eyeOS, speed of execution is a bit slow compared to desktop operating systems that run through storage media, this is normal because eyeOS browser-based interface. However, although there are some compromises, the authors leave the impression that eyeOS is far from just a proof of concept demonstration, this is something that can be used for serious work. Broadly speaking eyeOS is a great breakthrough in the world of desktop operating systems, because it gives a unique color by presenting the concept of cloud computing.


To install eyeOS, you first need to set up a web server environment consists of Apache, PHP and some other elements.

BlankOn, The Indonesian Distro

BlankOn is a complete computer operating system Linux-based application that contains the free software and open a suitable mounted on the desktop, laptop, notebook or netbook. These distributions released by YPLI (Yayasan Penggerak Linux Indonesia) (http://www.ypli.or.id) and developed openly by the community.

We can use BlankOn at home, school, or office because BlankOn contains the applications that we need such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, web browsers, email management, image editing, music and video player and many other applications.

BlankOn released free with no licensing fees and can be downloaded, used or distributed to family, friends, schools, offices without paying anything.

Application required for the use of computers in general are available in the BlankOn CD. Additional applications available on other CDs are called CD add-ons or available online at the BlankOn repositories.

Community strenuous efforts to create a friendly BlankOn for you. After BlankOn is installed, all the basic needs of computing already available so that your computer is ready to use.

Some reasons for the success of BlankOn Linux are:

Linux distributions are actively developed openly by the community and is one of the largest in Indonesia.

Applying the concept of Indonesia (language, themes Arts and Culture, Literacy and Applications Typical Nusantara)

BlankOn has a repository with a large number of applications.

Having a focus on making everything ready (wifi, multimedia support).

Guidance, help and support the use of BlankOn is easy to obtain.

Sabily, Distro for Muslim

So far, we know a computer or laptop must be identical with microsoft windows, bothwindows xp and windows 7 is installed together when we bought the laptop in late 2010to the present.
Actually, a laptop or computer is not only able to install windows, but there are still someother OS that is no less interesting. Linux is an alternative OS (Operating System) isfeasible and can be used when we are bored with windows or do we want an OS that is totally free and kosher.
Keep in mind, usually in the sales package of the original PC or laptop it is windowsonly, whereas other applications such as Office, Corel Draw, Photoshop is an application berbeli. So for example when you buy a laptop and there is a default application can be ascertained if the application is stolen aka pirated applications.Rather uncomfortable when we are accused thief?
Back to Linux, Linux is the Operating System (OS) developed as open source, meaning that each linux distribution there is no fee charged at all, except the CD and postagecosts of course. While the applications residing therein is completely free of charge. The logo of Linux is described by a penguin.
There are several variants / distro of linux, one of which is Ubuntu Sabily. Sabily Ubuntuhas a completeness and a good and powerful customization to be used by Muslim families. Here are the features of Ubuntu Sabily: 

SMALL VERSION :

Main softwares

• sabily-artwork: customized usplash, GDM theme, Metacity theme, cursor, wallpapers etc.
• minbar: Islamic prayer times application
• zekr: Quranic Study Tool
• zekr-quran-recitation-online-*: all available online recitations
• zekr-quran-translation-*: all available translations
• monajat: application that popups prayers every predetermined time
• firefox-praytimes: Firefox extension that displays Islamic daily prayer times
• nanny: parental control system
• thawab: Electronic Encyclopedia System
• hijra: Islamic calendar
• mus-haf Othman : Othman Quran Browser
• noor: Quran viewer
• fsool: abbreviated chapters in the Messenger vita
• rejaal: Men around the prophet
• alfanous: Quranic search engine

Arabic support

• language-pack-ar: translations for language Arabic
• language-pack-gnome-ar: GNOME translations for language Arabic
• mozilla-firefox-locale-ar: Mozilla Firefox Arabic language/region package
• aspell-ar: Arabic dictionary for aspell
• acon: Text console arabization
• bicon: Console that supports bidirectional text display
• arab eyes qamoos: Arabic-English dictionary

FULL VERSION :

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Multimedia

• libdvdcss2: Library for accessing DVDs
• libdvdread3: library for reading DVDs
• w32codecs: Win32 codec binaries
• vlc: multimedia player and streamer
• flashplugin-nonfree: Adobe Flash Player plugin
• gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg: FFmpeg plugin for GStreamer
• gstreamer0.10-pitfdll: GStreamer plugin for using MS Windows binary codecs
• gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad: GStreamer plugins from the “bad” set
• gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad-multiverse: GStreamer plugins from the “bad” set (Multiverse Variant)
• gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly: GStreamer plugins from the “ugly” set
• gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly-multiverse: GStreamer plugins from the “ugly” set (Multiverse Variant)
• liblame0: LAME Ain’t an MP3 Encoder
• msttcorefonts: Microsoft TrueType core fonts
  
  
  
  

Education

• kturtle: educational Logo programming environment
• stellarium: real-time photo-realistic sky generator
• celestia: A real-time visual space simulation
• kstars: desktop planetarium
• kalzium: chemistry teaching tool
• atomix: puzzle game for building molecules out of isolated atoms
• kig: interactive geometry program
• kmplot: mathematical function plotter
• kbruch: fraction calculation teaching tool
• tuxmath: math game for kids with Tux
• tuxpaint: A paint program for young children
• tuxtype: Educational Typing Tutor Game Starring Tux
• xaos: real-time interactive fractal zoomer
• khangman: the classical hangman game
• ktouch: touch typing tutor
• gcompris: Educational games for small children
• kanagram: jumble word puzzle
• ktuberling: stamp drawing toy
• kalgebra: algebraic graphing calculator
• kwordquiz: flashcard learning program
• marble: Marble globe and map widget
• parley: vocabulary trainer
• step: interactive physics simulator
• dia-gnome: Diagram editor
• qcad: professional CAD system

Miscellaneous

• sun-java6-jre: Sun Java(TM) Runtime Environment (JRE) 6
• compizconfig-settings-manager: Compiz configuration settings manager
• fusion-icon: tray icon to launch and manage Compiz Fusion
• rar, unrar: Archiver/Unarchiver for .rar files
• command-not-found: Suggest installation of packages in interactive bash sessions
• nautilus-open-terminal: nautilus plugin for opening terminals in arbitrary local paths
• glipper: Clipboard manager for the GNOME panel
• scribus: Open Source Desktop Page Layout
• inkscape: vector-based drawing program
• virtualbox: x86 virtualization solution
• bzr: easy to use distributed version control system
• aptoncd: Installation disc creator for packages downloaded via APT
• galternatives: graphical setup tool for the alternatives system
• startupmanager: Grub and Splash screen configuration
• ubuntu tweak: application designed to config Ubuntu easier for everyone.
• pessulus: lockdown editor for GNOME
• gnucash: A personal finance tracking program
• clamtk: graphical front-end for ClamAV
• catfish: file search tool that supports several different engines
• gparted: GNOME partition editor
• wuala: Secure Online Storage
• wine: Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer

Download : http://www.sabily.org/website/en/sabily/downloads.html

About Mandriva

What is Mandriva?

Mandriva Linux formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux is a Linux distribution from France that is distributed by Mandriva (formerly MandrakeSoft).  Mandriva Linux uses the RPM Package Manager. Mandriva Linux release period is 18 months for base updates such as Linux, the system software, etc. and 12 months for desktop updates such as the window manager, desktop environment, I, etc.). For the full version of the server to receive updates for at least 24 months after its release.  Mandriva Linux is a linux distro that prioritizes convenience to its users, especially for the beginner in the world of Linux.  History of Mandriva Linux  The first release of Mandriva in July 1998 using Red Hat Linux platform version 5.1 and compile KDE version 1.0. Mandriva Linux Proyak initiated by Gaël Duval. This project aims to produce a linux distro that provides ease of operation on new users / beginners.  From the beginning to the 8.0 version of Mandrake Linux distribution called Mandrake. And from version 8.1 to 9.2 it was called Mandrake Linux. In February 2004 MandrakeSoft lost a court case against Hearst Corporation, owners of King Features Syndicate. Hearst argued that MandrakeSoft breaking character "Mandrake the Magician" belongs to King Features.

As a result of that, MandrakeSoft should change the name of products, namely by removing the space between the brand name and product name and change the first letter of the product name to lowercase thus creating one word. Start version of Mandrake Linux 10.0 into Mandrakelinux changed and turned into Mandrakemove Mandrake Move. Mandrake Lnux logo was changed in line with this change.In April 2005 MandrakeSoft announced its acquisition of Conectiva, a Brazilian company that produces a Linux distribution in Brazil speak Portuguese

 and Spanish in Latin America.

As a result of the acquisition of Conectiva and a legal dispute with Hearst Corporation, MandrakeSoft announces new company name would be Mandriva, Mandriva Linux and a new name for the name of the product.

Features and Mandriva Linux Version

Every Linux distribution Mandriva always include three main features, namely Installation, Control danAdministration. Inside there is a Mandriva Mandriva Linux Control Center, which serves easy configuration and settings on any Mandriva system. In the Mandriva Control Center there are many programs known as Drake or Draks which are collectively known as the Drake Tools. Example: MouseDrake for mouse settings, DiskDrake for setting the partition and file system on the hard drive and DrakConnect which controls the network connection system.

Mandriva Linux uses KDE and GNOME Desktop sebaga standard desktop. But others such as Xfce Desktop Environment and twm are also included. In addition, the view is also enhanced by the existence of Mandriva Theme (Theme). Some themes include Manriva Galaxy and he Ora.

PadaMandriva Linux package manager there called URPMI, which contains the RPM packages available for installation. RPM stands for RedHat Package Manager. In the RPM manager is done the install and uninstall programs. Paker rpmdrake already terintagrasi on the Mandriva Control Center.

Mandriva release period is every 6 months, and on every Mandriva release, there are 3 editions, namely:

1. Mandriva Linux Free

Mandriva Linux Mandriva Free is a traditional distribution of all programs included those of free and opensource programs. Mandriva Linux Free distribution of CDs and DVDs with 32bit CPU support dan64bit. Iso file of Mandriva Linux Free can be downloaded for free from the Mandriva website.

2. Mandriva Linux One

Mandriva Linux One is a hybrid distribution that contains the Live CD and Installation. Mandriva Linux One is also free for download. Can be selected for the GNOME desktop or KDE. Because the size is only one disk then Mandriva Linux One contains one language only.

3. Mandriva Linux Powerpack

Mandriva Powerpack also includes the type of traditional Linux distributions such as Mandriva Free. The difference is on the Mandriva PowerPack contains the programs and software drivers that are non-free or paid like NVIDIA and ATI Driver, Plug-in Java and Flash on the browser, and applications such as Cadega, Adobe Reader and RealPlayer.

In addition there are also several versions of Mandriva derivatives, namely:

1. Mandriva Flash

Mandriva Flash is the distribution of Mandriva Linux pre-installed on an 8GB USB flash. Users can choose how much space is used for system files and how many are reserved for user files. The previous version is Mandriva Flash 4GB and 2GB with a fixed ratio. This version is equipped with a system booting on a USB flash

2. Mandriva Corporate Server

Mandriva Corporate Server is a distribution specifically designed for use in the field of the enterprise server. Its development was initiated from the bottom of the previous release of Mandriva Linux with package selection, package updates, configuration tools and applications are added, as well as some extra support for hardware. Age of maintenance each release is five years.

3. Mandriva Corporate Desktop

Mandriva Corporate Desktop is a desktop partner to the Company Server. Once again based on the release of Mandriva Linux with company-specific modification and maintenance of a five-year lifetime.