Author: Lee Hinckley-Kaelin

Understanding the Linux filesystem hierarchy

Understanding the Linux filesystem hierarchy

Those of you new to Linux will immediately realise its filesystem varies considerably compared to Microsoft Windows, which can make the transition between the two operating systems even more daunting. While it’s true that Linux has a multitude of different distributions covering just about every 

Apple unveils surfer inspired OSX 10.9 Mavericks

Apple unveils surfer inspired OSX 10.9 Mavericks

Apple has unveiled the next instalment of its operating system, OS X 10.9 Mavericks at this years Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), handing developers in attendance a preview version ahead of general release later this year.  It marks the third consecutive year in a row that the iconic 

Tutorial: Slackware 14 Linux Installation

Tutorial: Slackware 14 Linux Installation

In this tutorial, I will cover the step-by-step procedure for Slackware 14 installation using the Slackware 14.0 Linux 64-bit DVD media. It is worth noting that the 32-bit Slackware 14 installation will be the same. I will try to explain certain options and provide helpful hints 

Tutorial: Fedora 17 Linux Installation

Tutorial: Fedora 17 Linux Installation

In this tutorial, I  provide a step-by-step walkthrough of Fedora 17 installation using the 64-bit version of the Fedora 17 Desktop Edition image. The installation of the 32-bit operating system will be the same as this guide. I will try to explain certain options and provide helpful hints 

Linux Mint 12 KDE released

Linux Mint 12 KDE released

Just over two months have passed since the Gnome edition of Linux Mint 12 “Lisa” hit the servers, and now lead project developer Clement Lefebvre has announced the immediate availability of the KDE edition of the popular Linux operating system. The distribution is based on 

Canonical set to stop funding for Kubuntu

Canonical set to stop funding for Kubuntu

Canonical, the company behind the massively popular Ubuntu Linux operating system has announced it is to stop financing the Kubuntu edition as of the next release, bringing to an end seven years of funding for the official derivative of Ubuntu. “This is a rational business