App Inventor: Develop Android Apps in a Jiffy
Here’s introducing Google’s new App Inventor service (the beta version) to design graphic applications for the Android platform. The Android in question is 1.5 Cupcake, running on an Openmoko FreeRunner GTA02, though you…
Exploring Software: Netbook Operating Systems
A modern netbook is likely to have 150 GB of disk space, 1 GB of RAM, a screen resolution of 1024×800 pixels, and a wide range of connectivity options. It can hardly be…
The GIMP 2.8:2.7 Development Release: Free From Clutter
The GIMP version 2.6 was released two years back, and it’s time for us to embrace a new development series of the GIMP. Dubbed as 2.8:2.7, the FOSS editing software is finally getting…
Take Note: Four Note-taking Apps You Should Try
Taking detailed, usable notes is not only an art, but also the hallmark of an effective worker. Fortunately, this is an area where the workman can blame his tools. But before you throw…
The Ultimate Organiser for the Console Junkie
Introducing Calcurse, a text-based organiser that can work as your personal assistant
Linux Game Review: Frets on Fire
Frets on Fire is an open source clone of the ever-popular PlayStation 2 music/rhythm game Guitar Hero. It’s a free download and is available for Windows, Linux and the Mac, though the Mac version is experimental.
SAFENTRIX: It’s Time to Kill e-mail Spam, for Free!
While there are numerous proprietary e-mail security solutions around, how many actually manage to live up to their claims? And who says that customer service and satisfaction never come free? LFY tries its best to search out a solution that addresses these concerns.
Will Social Media Junkies Flock Together with v2.5?
While a Web browser developed specifically to satisfy your social networking needs does sound exciting, will Flock 2.5, the latest browser developed with Firefox’s engine at the core, be able to make the cut? Let’s dive in and check how deep the water might be!
Lynx: Old, But Still Fresh
A CLI-based browser? Whatever for? Are you still in the early 90s? You may pose all these questions, but the truth is that Lynx, a CLI-based browser, is the favourite of many.
KDE 4.2 Makes KDE3 Obsolete, Finally
The newly released version KDE 4.2 stands out for offering a fantastic desktop experience.
May 22, 2013
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May 22, 2013
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May 22, 2013
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May 21, 2013
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May 21, 2013
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