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Turnkey Linux turns everything up to 12 on their 4th B-Day…

The guys over at Turnkey Linux have released version 12 of their awesome server appliance core platform.  They also added 60+ new appliances.  If you haven’t given them a shot I highly suggest it especially if you are new to Linux.  Heck I am an old time Linux user and love the ability to just download an appliance like the one they that comes setup with the Redmine project management server and Git, Bazaar, Mercurial and Subversion SCM.  Everyone of them is setup and ready for you to use.  Just download the appliance in any of 7 formats from ISO images to OpenVZ VMs and so much in between.  The best feature I have come to love and rely on is their server back and migration tool.  They call it TKLBAM – AKA the TurnKey Linux Backup and Migration system.  It allows you to take any currently existing system and back it up to S3.  Then restore the backup to a new machine leaving you in the same state but on updated software.  All the benefits but none of the pain.  It’s an awesome idea and works well.  Watch for a full review and description of my experience coming soon. 

One really import change is their migration away from Ubuntu to Debian.  Check out the article for a very clear description and explanation of why.  The reasons are sound and hopefully the right people are listening.

Most of all though we would like to wish them a Happy 4th B-Day.  Let’s hope there are plenty more in their future.

wags007

Episode 51 – And then there was the linux desktop….

Ohio Linux Fest is Sept. 9-11 don't miss it if you can.

Running Time: 1:06:38
1) Introduction
Brian got an HP Touchpad and is running Linux on his Work Desktop.(sort of)
Joe still likes the GTV and is salty about not getting an HP Touchpad.
2) News
HP Touchpad Drama 
Will WebOS live?  Who will own it? 
Brian’s HP Saga Continues with this letter from OfficeMax.com
August 31, 2011 
Re: Cancelation of HP TouchPad Order 
Dear OfficeMax Customer: 
Recently you have been contacted and informed your HP TouchPad order was canceled due to HP discontinuing the item and OfficeMax not being able to source the item. 
It was brought to our attention that HP may be shipping additional inventory to its suppliers. Our Merchandising team has contacted HP and is pushing to acquire enough stock to cover the orders we had to cancel. HP has posted the following statement on their website – “Despite announcing an end to manufacturing webOS hardware, we have decided to produce one last run of TouchPads to meet unfulfilled demand. We don’t know exactly when these units will be available or how many we’ll get, and we can’t promise we’ll have enough for everyone.” 
We have saved all canceled orders, and if we are successful in attaining additional HP TouchPads, we will contact you to fulfill your order. 
As always, we value your business. Thank you for your patience and loyalty throughout this situation. 
While we deeply regret any inconvenience this has caused, we ask that if you have questions, please call customer service at 1-877-OfficeMax. 
Brian really wants one of these $25 Linux computers…
Raspberry PI the $25 Linux machine is a real toy now…
Linux is 20….Next year Tux can Drink….
An Interview with the Linux Foundation President
What happened at LinuxCon?
Desktop Marketshare breakdown
Linux moves into a new decade here is how it compares to 10 years ago..
Lawsuits
Is Open-Source Illegal in your country?
Maybe just Maybe SCO Vs. Linux is finally dead…
RedHat VS Vmware?
RedHat announces Aeolus  
Is VMWare really RedHat’s Biggest Enemy
3) Conclusion
Recommendations for People to interview
E-Mail us at podcast@linuxinstall.net
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Facebook Fan Page
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Virtual Box 4.0 First Look…

In case you missed it Sun Oracle Virtual Box 4.0 has been released.  We here at Linuxinstall.net have been a huge fan for sometime.  Brian even uses it to host a firewall.  The 3.x stream of development has been stable and easy to use.  We are doing some long term tests and will probably be releasing a review of some of the top virtualization options later this year.  We found a nice first look to hold you over until then over at linux-mag.com.  Ken Hess gives a quick run down and concludes that you will want to give it a try but you should probably wait to put it in production until later this spring when they have some of the remaining bugs worked out.  It’s a short article and a good read so go check it out.

wags007

Episode 30 – And now here is Bill with the news…

The problems we had publishing the Podcast have been resolved.  Please enjoy the podcast.  Thank You for Listening. 
Running Time: 42:05
1) Introduction
Bill Novak is back in studio with us to talk about 3par and other news with us on this episode.
 
2) News
3par deal
Open Solaris Vs. Oracle
Googles Dirty Little Secert
and more….

3) Conclusion

Recommendations for People to interview

E-Mail us at podcast@linuxinstall.net

Go to the WebSite to call us via Google Voice
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Follow us on Indenti.ca as linuxinstall or http://identi.ca/linuxinstall
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A special thanks to Bill for joining in our conversation this week.