Fedora 21 has been out for quite a while. Usually, I’m among the first ones to upgrade. But this time I am too busy at work. Finally, today, excited! Running:
fedup --network 21 --product=nonproduct
Category: Linux
Linux is my primary operating system. I used it on the servers, desktops, laptops, netbooks, and even mobile phones since approximately 1997. I’ve tried a number of distributions over the years, and even created a couple myself. I still look around sometimes to see what others are up to. But most of my machines are running some sort of Red Hat – either a quick and easy Fedora Linux, or a stable and secure Red Hat Enterprise Server, or a cheaper CentOS alternative.
And while by now I am very comfortable in the Linux environment (both graphical and command line), I still discover a lot of new and interesting things about it. When I come across something worthy, I usually share it with the rest of the Open Software world, using this category.
Fedora 21!
It’s been a year or so since the release of Fedora 20 – an unusually long break which was needed for some restructuring of the project. Finally it’s over and Fedora 21, bright and shiny, is hitting the digital shelves right about now. Go get it!
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Open-Source Software – an Enterprise Solution
Spreading the word from the Ubuntu CY – Cyprus Linux forums:
HotForex and the Cyprus FOSS community would like to invite you to “Open-Source Software an Enterprise Solution: An insight into how HotForex utilizes FOSS to excel in the Foreign Exchange Industry”.
The event will case study HotForex and how the business has transitioned from a fledgling company using traditional business solutions, into an organization with over 100 employee’s across countries and fully utilizing FOSS.
After the main presentation there will be 2 short presentations by the Cyprus FOSS community.
Place: Hustle Lounge Bar, 3 Griva Digheni Avenue, Nicosia 1081
Date: 18th of November, 2014 (19:00 – 23:00)Agenda:
6:45 – 7:00 pm: Pre-presentation drinks
7:00 – 7:40 pm: ‘Open-Source Software in the Enterprise’ by HotForex
7:40 – 8:00 pm: ‘Skills for the near-future sysadmin’ by Cyprus FOSS Community
8:00 – 8:30 pm: ‘ETL Processes with Talend* for Big Data Management’ by Cyprus FOSS CommunityThe presentations will be in English. The event is open to anyone wishing to attend.
A finger food buffet and drinks will follow after the presentations.
For more information:
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