Looks like the guys working on porting the Linux version of XBMC to OS X have been making some great progress. According to the release notes for version 0.5.0b1, XMBC on OS X has added support for Apple Remote, Universal Remotes, the Xbox 360 Controller and has included new features like display “sleep” mode and SSA subtitles. MORE »

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After long hours and endless work the Mythbuntu team is excited about the release of Mythbuntu 8.04. This release is built on the LTS base of Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. We would like to thank everyone that contributed in getting to this second release. MORE »

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The leading network-attached storage (NAS) provider QNAP Systems, Inc. today unveils the next generation Linux-embedded one-bay and two-bay NAS: TS-109 Pro II and TS-209 Pro II for power users, SOHO, and business users. The TS-109 Pro II and TS-209 Pro II series adopts high performance Marvell 500MHz CPU and 256MB DDRII large memory, which is a double of the memory size of the previous generation (TS-109/209 series) and becomes the best hardware specifications in the present SOHO NAS market. The Turbo NAS maintains superior system performance even if there are multiple accesses to various network services of the server concurrently. The new models are equipped with enhanced software functions, including the new BitTorrent download engine, built-in Joomla! CMS 1.5.1 for ease of PHP/MySQL-based web server hosting and upgraded TwonkyMedia version 4.4.4 for DLNA compliant media playing. Other professional features such as HDD S.M.A.R.T., complete log system, schedule backup from NAS to external storage device, etc. are also available. TS-109 Pro II and TS-209 Pro II series is the ideal choice of high performance and energy-saving NAS for modern business and home users. MORE »

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According to Chris Carey, the main developer behind MythTV for iPhone: “The software combines the work of many great programmers into one application. It allows you to browse your recorded shows, and look at show details. You can stream any recorded show to the iPhone wirelessly. It allows you to control your other (PC based) MythFrontend with a web-based remote control.” All I can say is, WOW! And for those Linux guys who have frowned upon their brethren for buying iPhones, now you can cut them some slack because this is a sweet tool based on open-source software – and because it’s designed to work with everyone’s fav open-source PVR application, MythTV, it makes it that much better. MORE »

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QNAP Systems, Inc., the leading IP surveillance solution provider today announced the NVR-1012 network surveillance kit for home and office. The NVR-101 is an instant surveillance system providing professional grade live video recording and real-time remote monitoring/playback service. The complete system is built-on the Linux OS for its proven superb performance yet power-saving feature. In order to bring users more convenience and extra benefits in setting up a network surveillance system, QNAP has considerately selected two value-plus IP cameras for the NVR-1012 kit. The kit can be set up instantly in a few simple steps. All the system configuration and recording/monitoring functions of the NVR are carried out through Internet Explorer and absolutely no complicated software installation is ever required. MORE »

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Canonical Ltd. announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition for free download on Thursday 24 April. In related news, Canonical also announced the simultaneous release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition. MORE »

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Linspire, Inc. developer of CNR.com, an easy-to-use, one-click digital software delivery service for desktop Linux and web-based software, today announced the immediate availability of a beta CNR Client for the Ubuntu 8.04 long term support (LTS) Linux distribution edition currently in beta. Available to freely download at CNR.com, the beta CNR Client for Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10 and now for 8.04, provides users free access to an online marketplace where they can find, learn about and with one-click download and install the latest desktop Linux software applications of their choice, both free and commercial. MORE »

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If you own a Nokia 770/N800/N810 Internet Tablet and have ever wished you could easily tap into the content available on your Vista Windows Media Center PC, boy… do we have the add-on for you! MCEGuru is a two part server/client application that is installed on your PC and Internet Tablet that provides users full access to their PC’s stored photos, videos, and music. MCEGuru even lets one control actively playing media on their TV and even pull up the channel programming guide. If you’re interested in trying MCEGuru out, download the Beta version here and take it for a spin. MORE »

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We just got word from Simplify Media that they have updated their Mobile software with a new, fully integrated iPhone/iPod Touch app. The video above goes through the new features and below is an excerpt from Simplify Media’s company blog explaining what’s been added and how some of the features are powered. MORE »

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Linspire, Inc., developer of CNR.com, an easy-to-use, one-click digital software delivery service for desktop Linux software, today announced the immediate availability of web-based software applications at CNR.com. As usage trends show an increasing demand for web-based applications in daily connected lives, CNR.com provides a single marketplace for users to easily find and select software titles from over 4,000 web-based software products. MORE »

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