Asus recently launched the Tinker Board, a mini PC similar to the Raspberry Pi. These types of devices are popular among DIY enthusiasts due to their ability to interface with electronics via general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins. This makes them suitable for anything from robotics to homemade gadgets. The Tinker Board features a similar layout to the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, with four … Read More
Arch Anywhere ISO Lets You Install a Fully Custom Arch Linux System in Minutes
Meet Arch Anywhere, a new open-source project created by developer Dylan Schacht to help Arch Linux newcomers install the powerful and modern Linux-based operating system on their personal computers, or a virtual machine. Arch Linux is an open-source, lightweitght and highly customizable computer operating system that follows a rolling release model for its updates and security patches, allowing users to … Read More
5 Linux Desktop Environments on the Rise for 2017
With each passing year, the Linux desktop ecosystem shifts and morphs from one darling to the next. Although it’s sometimes challenging to tell, from month to month, which desktop will reign as the fan favorite, there are always signs that a particular desktop is going to rise in market share. Three trends I always examine are evolution, usability, and modernity. … Read More
Open Source Software Strategies for Enterprise IT
Enterprises using open source code in infrastructure must understand both the risks and benefits of community-developed software. Professional open source management is a discipline that focuses on minimizing risk and delivering the benefits of open source software as efficiently as possible. For successful open source management, enterprises must adopt clear strategies, well-defined policies, and efficient processes. Nobody gets all this … Read More
Understanding Linux containers
Applications are getting more complex. Demand to develop faster is ever-increasing. This puts stress on your infrastructure, IT teams, and processes. Linux® containers help you alleviate issues and iterate faster—across multiple environments. What are Linux containers? Linux containers are technologies that allow you to package and isolate applications with their entire runtime environment—all of the files necessary to run. This … Read More
TOP SOFTWARE
The number of open source applications and tools that are available on today’s popular operating systems is simply mind-blowing. They come in all forms. Small scripts and console tools that can be easily integrated into large projects, feature-rich applications that offer everything a complete solution, well designed tools, games that encourage real participation, and eye catching candy. Open source software … Read More
Insights on RedHat, SUSE & Canonical; The Major Linux Companies
Open source software were always promisable. Thanks for the collaboration, opportunities and infrastructure that it provides to both end users and enterprises. Linux is an amazing example for a successful open source code which shapes future. The 25-years-old operating system has grown so fast. Today, it is used almost everywhere. From web servers, android devices, supercomputers and to IoT devices. … Read More
Cloud platform – Zimbra email services scheduled maintenance #2
0860-1-LINUX https://www.dcdata.co.za support@dcdata.co.za Subscribe Unsubscribe Forward to a friend Dear Client As mentioned last week, DcData will performing numerous upgrades to its Zimbra Cloud hosting platform in the coming weeks to improve service delivery and to add additional features such as the exciting Zimbra Talk add-on product which will offer enhanced web-based Team Collaboration via HD video conferencing, screen sharing, real-time chat, … Read More
Container Revenue Will Grow to $2.7B by 2020
The market for application containers, largely led by the open-source Docker container engine, has been a hot area in recent years, at least in terms of mindshare — but how much money is there in the container market right now? A new forecast from 451 Research aims to answer that question. According to 451 Research, the market for application container … Read More
MailArchiva version 5
We are pleased to announce the general availability of MailArchiva V5. This release brings significant improvements to the product. What’s New V5 Export To PDF With Attachment Content Finally! It is no longer necessary to print out attachments separately. When fulfilling a records request, it is now possible to include attachment content in PDF exports. MailArchiva automatically renders attachment content … Read More
DcData website – Live chat service
Live chat is up and running on our website at https://www.dcdata.co.za. Please feel free to come across to us and say hello!
Ubuntu-Based Ultimate Edition 5.0 Gamers Distribution Is Out for Linux Gaming
It’s been almost three months since we last heard something from TheeMahn, the developer of the Ultimate Edition (formerly Ubuntu Ultimate Edition) operating system, a fork of Ubuntu and Linux Mint, but we’ve been tipped by one of our readers about the availability of Ultimate Edition 5.0 Gamers. The goal of the Ultimate Edition project is to offer users a … Read More
26-Way Intel/AMD CPU System Comparison With Ubuntu 16.10 + Linux 4.10 Kernel
In preparation for Intel Kaby Lake socketed CPU benchmark results soon on Phoronix, the past number of days I have been re-tested many of the systems in our benchmark server room for comparing to the performance of the new Kaby Lake hardware. For those wanting to see how existing Intel and AMD systems compare when using Ubuntu 16.10 x86_64 and … Read More
KDE Neon Goes Docker, Lets People Test Drive the Latest KDE Software Releases
Ex-Kubuntu maintainer and renowned KDE developer Jonathan Riddell was proud to announce the availability of the KDE Neon operating system on Docker, the open-source application container engine. KDE Neon is currently the only GNU/Linux distribution allowing users to enjoy the newest KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment, as well as KDE Frameworks and Applications software suite as soon as they’re out. … Read More
Red Hat Forum South Africa 2017
DcData is going to the Red Hat Forum in Johannesburg. See you there! LEARN. NETWORK. EXPERIENCE OPEN SOURCE. Please SAVE THE DATE for our Red Hat Forum on 2nd February 2017 in Johannesburg, where we will be sharing the latest vision and strategy from Red Hat executives, industry trends from external thought leaders, customer testimonials, and much, much more. … Read More