Ubuntu Brainstorm Launched!
Today a new feedback site is launched at brainstorm.ubuntu.com that will make it easier for users of Ubuntu to suggests ideas for improvements. Voting makes it clear which ideas have the most support in the user community and should be given priority. more... Ubuntu Brainstorm.

Everex CloudBook First Thoughts Review.
The Everex CloudBook marks the latest entry to the expanding world of UMPC-type subnotebooks at affordable prices. With a 7-inch display, 1.2GHz processor, and 30GB hard drive, the CloudBook certainly doesn't make a very good desktop replacement computer, but it does look like one impressive little road warrior. more... and Everex CloudBook Review and Cloudbook vs. EeePC and The Zonbu Zonbook.

Asus announces EeePC with 9-inch display.
It’s here just a little bit sooner than expected; the EeePC with a 9-inch display. If you liked the 7-inch model then you’ll love the 9-inch model. There isn’t much available in the way of specs yet, aside from the larger display. more... and Hands-on with the 9-inch Eee PC and video.

5 Free Linux Backup Solutions.
If you’ve ever lost data due to a system crash, you know how crucial backing up important files can be. Here are 5 Linux Backup Solutions you should check out. more...

Ubuntu Landscape systems management tool set to launch.
After a six-month beta period, Canonical Ltd. is adding management muscle to Ubuntu Linux servers and desktops in the form of its Landscape systems management tool. more...

Best Buy Sells Linux.
Add another once Windows-only PC distributor to the Linux hit list. Thanks to the new Asus Eee Laptop, Best Buy, the Richfield, Minnesota based corporation, is selling Linux more...

Applications.
Vino provides a VNC server that integrates with GNOME, allowing you to export your running desktop to another computer for remote use or diagnosis.

Magazine.
Full Circle - the Ubuntu Community Magazine Issue 10 and pdf.
Linux Gazette March 2008 (#148).

Misc.
Skype and Web Cameras compatibility list.
The Linux Information Project.
New add-ons for OpenOffice.org Writer.
Music Notation Programs: Recent Releases.
10 Slick Linux Desktops, and How To Make Them.
Amazon MP3 Now Open To Linux Users.
GIMP 2.4.5 is now available from ftp.gimp.org and Important GIMP hotkeys.
The Xorg 7.4 release plan.
Ubuntu 7.10 Now Available to Customers in China on the Inspiron 530 Desktop.
A Comparison Of AMD & NVIDIA's Linux Control Panels.

How To Tips.

See you next Thursday 7 P.M. at 420 Cafe, 420 Washington Ave, Eau Claire, WI.

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