http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//make-it-so-how-to-master-the-linux-command-line.htm http://apcmag.com//make-it-so-how-to-master-the-linux-command-line.htm

A range of Linux terminal programs are at the ready to speed up navigation, configuration and more.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gnome-wants-to-match-kde-and-windows.htm http://apcmag.com//gnome-wants-to-match-kde-and-windows.htm

The next major release of Gnome promises to re-define the Linux desktop the way KDE has. Ashton Mills previews the new shell for Ubuntu's default desktop.]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:14:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linuxs-new-look-kde.htm http://apcmag.com//linuxs-new-look-kde.htm

While the Gnome desktop is the de-facto for Ubuntu, try the KDE alternative if you want the best-looking and comtemporary Linux UI, says APC's Linux guru, Ashton Mills.]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:33:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mainstream-linux-get-more-netbook-friendly.htm http://apcmag.com//mainstream-linux-get-more-netbook-friendly.htm

New releases of Mandriva and KDE Desktop are being optimised for a better netbook experience.]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:03:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux_to_get_3d_gui.htm http://apcmag.com//linux_to_get_3d_gui.htm

So you think that GPU accelerated 3D GUIs are the exclusive domain of OS X and Vista? Common assumptions about Linux desktops lacking eye-candy and attractive facades are to be made moot once and for all, with the introduction of next-gen Linux graphics libraries, such as XGL, the new hardware accelerated windowing system from Novell.]]> Tue, 23 May 2006 05:41:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux_on_the_desktop_whats_missing.htm http://apcmag.com//linux_on_the_desktop_whats_missing.htm

Most Linux distributions simply don't offer a viable alternative to Windows in the desktop market. Right now, on the desktop, it's still a hobby OS with a tiny install base. Ever tried to bring a Linux notebook into an office which relies on Exchange server? Good luck.]]> Thu, 18 May 2006 05:27:57 +1000