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	Fedora 18 Linux finally in beta After a number of delays, the beta of the Fedora 18 Linux-based distribution has been released. Read More WEBCAST: Citrix Online New Technology to Your Users: A Make-or-Break Moment Join this interactive webinar to learn: - How to assess what users expect from technology - Common missteps and omissions in the QA process - What you can do to make uses feel more confident and supported - And more… Learn More In this Issue Dell ships lightweight XPS 13 laptop with Ubuntu Linux Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: OSs are leaving the user out of user interfaces Online talk about Linux: There are, in fact, stupid questions 14 of the most useful Linux sites Two key features stand out in the new Fedora 18 beta WHITE PAPER: Brocade Communications Universities Face Big Data Test Big Data will help university stakeholders make better-informed decisions across the board, from student recruitment to day-to-day operations. To carry that Big Data, Ethernet fabrics and software-defined networks are stepping up to help institutions build flexible and resilient network topologies. Learn more. Dell ships lightweight XPS 13 laptop with Ubuntu Linux After months of experimenting, Dell took the wraps off a thin-and-light XPS 13 laptop with the Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS, an OS that is code-named Precise Pangolin. Read More Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: OSs are leaving the user out of user interfaces The problem is that far too many people have forgotten User Interface 101: Make it easy. Read More WHITE PAPER: Verizon Leading the Revolution of Device Independence As employees bring their own devices to work, employers must respond with effective strategies to secure and manage a plethora of new devices containing business-critical data. A Computerworld QuickPoll survey found approximately four in 10 smartphones and tablet devices in the enterprise are owned by employees. Learn More Online talk about Linux: There are, in fact, stupid questions While there are a number of handy websites that offer assistance with Linux-related problems upon request, it's important for new and inexperienced users to recognize that the Linux community can be a little rough around the edges. People sometimes seem crabby and unwelcoming, particularly toward novices. Read More 14 of the most useful Linux sites Looking to learn more about open-source and free software? You can't go far wrong with our list of sites. Read More Two key features stand out in the new Fedora 18 beta The Fedora Project on Tuesday announced the long-awaited beta release of Fedora Linux 18, complete with numerous improvements for users, developers and systems administrators. Read More
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