SmoothWall Polar Bear Adoption.....

Since the beginning of the SmoothWall project, we have used the Polar Bear as an icon of the project. More recently with the launch of Express 3 (last year), we wanted to go an extra stage and support a species close to our hearts - which could soon be on the brink of extinction.

SmoothWall are therefore pleased to announce the adoption of a Polar Bear through the World Wildlife Fund for Nature adoption plan. Each month we donate money to the organisation to help protect Polar Bears.


reference : http://www.smoothwall.org

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition Released

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS raises the bar on the Linux desktop experience. It includes the latest, stable version of many core products, and in that spirit is the first distribution to bring Mozilla Firefox 3 (Beta 5) to millions of users. The combination of Linux and Firefox make Ubuntu 8.04 LTS a superb web desktop, with fast browsing and greatly reduced exposure to viruses, web forgery and spyware.

Enhanced photo experience: The enhanced default photo manager, F-Spot, together with improved camera and phone recognition means users can upload, tag, manage, display, delete, print and share photos with friends and family more easily.

Music sharing and download: Users can plug in a PSP, share playlists with friends, buy from the Magnatune online music store, stream live radio and plug in more devices than ever (with UpnP).

Better video: The new default movie player now allows users to browse YouTube and other video sources across the web and to share their videos with others. It integrates with Myth TV, the open source TVR, so users can watch their favourite TV shows straight on the desktop. Brasero allows them to easily burn all content to CD or DVD.

Productivity enhancements: Clock and calendar integration is available to manage time across the globe with a single click to set, attend and receive alerts about appointments.

Slick desktop: Ubuntu 8.04 LTS combines the latest GNOME applications with desktop visual effects, giving users a smoother, better-looking and more intuitive experience.

For more info visit Ubuntu

reference : http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.04-lts-desktop

Firefox vs. Internet Explorer

	Firefox	Internet Explorer
Compatible with modern Web pages and technologies	Yes	Yes
Active security features and the industry’s fastest response times	Yes	-
Thousands of free ways to personalize your online experience	Yes	-
Superior speed and performance	Yes	-
100% free and open source software	Yes	-

The Best Firefox Yet !

With more than 15,000 improvements, Firefox 3 is faster, safer and smarter than ever before.

Top New Features

Password Manager : Remember site passwords without ever seeing a pop-up.

One-Click Bookmarking : Bookmark, search and organize Web sites quickly and easily.

Improved Performance :View Web pages faster, using less of your computer’s memory.

Smart Location Bar :Find the sites you love in seconds—enter a term for instant matches that make sense.

Instant Web Site ID :Avoid online scams, unsafe transactions and forgeries with simple site identity.

Full Zoom : See any part of a Web page, up close and readable, in seconds.

Platform-Native Look & Feel : Browse with a Firefox that’s integrated into your computer’s operating system.


and More....................

Download your firefox here...

source : firefoxdotcom

Ubuntu for Malaysian !!!!!!

For ubuntu's fans in Malaysia you can checkout with melayubuntu.blogspot.com and the first E-MAG for ubuntu Malaysian version.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2777689/EMAJ-Ubuntu-for-Malaysian-EDISI-1

MAMPU Migrate to Open Source

The Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU), today officially adopts a policy to migrate to the OpenOffice.org open source productivity suite. This is in line with the Malaysian Public Sector Open Source Master Plan, which calls for government agencies to reduce costs, increase freedom of choice and interoperability.

From April 1st, MAMPU will start adopting the OpenDocument Format (ODF), standard for all new documents created. ODF the ISO open standard for electronic documents is also the default format for OpenOffice.org. The agency will also uninstall all copies of Microsoft Office by the end of 2008.

To ensure a smooth migration, presently over 80 agency staff have been trained by the Open Source Competency Centre (OSCC). Additional staff will then be trained internally by the IT department, which will also provide support for OpenOffice.org.

Reliable Open Sources Firewall/Proxy Server

I've been using IPCop Firewall / Proxy server since 2003 and i found it is quite interesting especially for beginner like me (on that time). It is easy to configure and maintain also reliable to my organization. Many advance features also can be added to the firewall/proxy server for example URL filter and others.


Below, you will find a copy of IPCop Mission Statement. All members of the IPCop Firewall Team strive to meet these goals. By achieving these goals, the IPCop Firewall will be one of the major Linux Firewall distributions in the world.

• Provide a stable Linux Firewall Distribution.
• Provide a secure Linux Firewall Distribution.
• Provide an opensourced Linux Firewall Distribution.
• Provide a highly configurable Linux Firewall Distribution.
• Provide an easily maintained Linux Firewall Distribution.
• Provide an easily configured Linux Firewall Distribution.
• Provide reliable Support to the IPCop Linux user base.
• Provide an enjoyable environment for the Public to discuss and request assistance.
• Provide stable, secure, and easy to implement upgrades/patches for IPCop Linux.
• Develop an appreciation for both the Linux and Opensource movements in our user base.
• Develop a long lasting relationship with our userbase.
• Strive to adapt IPCop to meet the needs of the Internet of Tomorrow.
• Further develop the Linux Knowledge base of all Project Members and Users.

After seeing the direction certain Linux Distributions were heading in, a group of dissatisfied users/developers decided that there was little reason for the idea of a GPL Linux Firewall Distribution of such potential to be, simply, extinguished.

IPCop Linux is a complete Linux Distribution whose sole purpose is to protect the networks it is installed on. By implementing existing technology, outstanding new technology and secure programming practices IPCop is the Linux Distribution for those wanting to keep their computers/networks safe.

The IPCop Linux Team is dedicated to doing the very best job possible to keep your systems safe, as you can see on our site.

"The Bad Packets Stop Here!"