Owncloud, your data on your server.

Cedric 07/05/2013 07:33 linux owncloud sync 0 comments

Afraid on putting all your information on some DropBox, Mega, Google Drive, or other external entities?
You already have a small linux box?
Just try OwnCloud, it provides a platform to easily view & sync your contacts, calendars and bookmarks across all your devices and enables basic editing right on the web.

The Solution is really easy to install. The latest 5.0.5 release is providing new features like:

  • a newuser interface
  • an undelete function
  • a more powerful search function

on top of all the already existing features.
OwnCloud gives universal access to files through a web interface or WebDAV. It also provides an interface to view & sync contacts, calendars and bookmarks across all devices and enables basic editing right on the web. Installation has minimal server requirements, doesn’t need special permissions and is quick. ownCloud is extendable via a simple but powerful API for applications and plugins.

Sync Clients are available for Window, Mac, Linux, iOS & Android devices.
Check the Documentation Centre to find all information on OwnCloud.


Feedly, a Google Reader replacement.

Cedric 28/04/2013 10:59 google reader feedly netvibes newsblur the old reader 0 comments

Since Google announced the shut down of Google Reader few weeks ago, I was looking for a replacement solution.
Different solutions are existing all over the place:


My preference goes with Feedly This interface is highly customizable, fresh with a lot of good features, themes, options to quickly reorganize content.

Also available on iOS & Android.Probably the best choice if you don't like this with widgets.


Kubuntu 13.04 is out!

Cedric 25/04/2013 18:05 kde kubuntu ringtail raring 0 comments

Kubuntu 13.04 is out.
This new release is providing:

 

  • KDE Plasma and Applications 4.10
  • Muon Suite 2
  • Rekonq 2
  • Improved Screen Management
  • Oxygen Sans Font
  • Krita improvement
  • New look installer
  • Upgraded LibreOffice 4 version 4.0.1.2
  • Support of MTP Devices
  • Tomahawk, new social music player
  • Secure Boot Support


This new release looks very promising. Download 13.04 now or Upgrade from 12.10.
For full details of software included see Kubuntu on Distrowatch


 


GNOME 3.8 Released

Cedric 28/03/2013 07:11 ubuntu gnome 0 comments

The GNOME Project has officially released GNOME 3.8, I am using for a while Ubuntu Gnome, because honestly, I do not find any attrction in Unity. It may fit for some people but just not for me, and Kubuntu is missing some features out of the box.

I can also easily tweak the Gnome-shell interface, with just a bit of knowledge of CSS. this is really nice, fast and accessible for almost anyone.

I am waiting to have it officially packaged for Ubuntu to give it a try.
 


Rails update 3.2.13 - Bugs & Performance issues

Cedric 26/03/2013 06:50 ruby rails 0 comments

The last Rails 3.2.13 update is closing important holes, also brings some bugs and performance issues according to Bugsnag.

It is currently safer to not update your applications until next release is out.


Google Reader shutdown

Cedric 16/03/2013 07:54 google reader digg feedly 0 comments

Google has recently announced that Google Reader service will be shutdown on July 1st, 2013.
I will now have to find a successor to one of the thing I was using more than daily.

Currently Feedly.com has my favor, but Digg.com announced that they will develop an equivalent portal, let's see.


Rails update 3.2.12 - security fixes

Cedric 14/02/2013 09:13 rails security 0 comments

Rails 3.2.12, 3.1.11, and 2.3.17 have been released.

3.2.12 and 3.1.11 contain one security fix, and 2.3.17 contains two security fixes. It is recommended that you update immediately.

You can read about the security fixes by following these links:

Please note that today a new JSON gem was released, and it also contains an important security fix. You should update the JSON gem as soon as possible. You can read about the security issue in the JSON gem here:

In order to ease upgrading, the only major changes in each gem is the security fix. To see the detailed changes for each version, follow the links below:

Original post: http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2013/2/11/SEC-ANN-Rails-3-2-12-3-1-11-and-2-3-17-have-been-released/


KDE 4.10

Cedric 08/02/2013 08:30 kde kubuntu 0 comments

On Feb. 6th 2013, KDE 4.10 has been released.
Announcement here: http://www.kde.org/announcements/4.10/
Read a review on Muktware: http://www.muktware.com/5194/kde-410-review-time-switch-kde

KDE 4.10 is available for Kubuntu by adding the kubuntu-ppa repository: ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports

I really like KDE for its consolidated environment, high-level customization and.. I do not like Unity (Gnome Shell neither)


Rails Composer

Cedric 27/01/2013 07:45 rails 0 comments

Rails composer can help you to start your application the easiest way.
You can generate an app in minutes using an application template. With all the options you want.


$ rails new myapp -m https://raw.github.com/RailsApps/rails-composer/master/composer.rb


You can find all information on the Rails Composer Github page


Ubuntu Phone Demos at CES2013

Cedric 13/01/2013 21:03 ubuntu phone demo 0 comments