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Phenom II X6 Performance Under Linux Below Expectations
In testing the Phenom II X6, Linux Magazine noticed that AMDs new processor doesn't have the full performance under the current Linux kernel. A bug in Linux power management throws a wrench into the six-core processing.
Bug Holds Up Ubuntu 10.04, But Not for Long
The Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx release planned for April was held up by a few hours due to a critical bugfix.
Free Getting Started with Ubuntu 10.04 Guide
The Ubuntu Manual Project, begun in 2009 by Benjamin Humphrey, is providing a free beginner's guide to Lucid Lynx being released today.
Canonical to Offer Junior Admin Certification for Ubuntu 10.04
Canonical is planning its own certification for Ubuntu 10.04 Long-Term Service edition.
Ubuntu Marching On: RC for Lucid Lynx
Canonical has made the release candidate for Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" available for download. It's free for anyone to test.
Ubuntu 10.04 Restores Google Search
The final version of Ubuntu Linux will restore Google as the default search engine in Firefox.
Songbird Project Drops Linux Support
Songbird considers itself an iTunes alternative and while the project has had some success in that regard, not so much under Linux.
KDE SC 4.4.2 Removes Bugs, Adds Language Support
The KDE Project has released version 4.4.2 of its software compilation which devotes itself to fixing bugs.