Elive 2.1.23 (Unstable)

After nearly three years without a release, the Elive project, which develops a Debian-based distribution an live CD featuring the latest Enlightenment 0.17 desktop, has suddenly spirung to life with an early development release: "The Elive team is proud to announce the release of development version 2.1.23. We are very excited to announce this first development version of Elive and there are many reasons why we are excited. First, we want to remind you that the reason why nothing has been published yet about Elive is that there were a few things to be rewritten to ensure an overall stable system, which will make other programs more compatible and ensures this version works well. New ISO images can be built everyday. Secondly, we have amazing new features coming, compared to the last version of Elive, 2.0 'Topaz'." Read the rest of the release announcement to find out more. Download: elive_2.1.23_alpha.iso (1,197MB, MD5).

How To Create An Encrypted CD/DVD Image From The Terminal - Ubuntu/Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will learn how to create an encrypted iso image containing your data using the terminal under Ubuntu or Linux Mint. We will use the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption which will help us encrypt the entire disk image. You can later mount and burn the encrypted disk image to a CD or DVD.

Getting Started

Let's first install the Loop-AES command line tools with these commands:

sudo apt-get install loop-aes-utils aespipe 

sudo modprobe cryptoloop

1. Creating An Encrypted Disk Image

The command for creating an encrypted disk image is the following:

genisoimage -quiet -r ~/Desktop | aespipe -T -e aes256 > image.iso

~/Desktop >>> Replace it with the path of the folder containing the data to be added to the iso file

image.iso >>> this is the name of the iso file to be generated. You can set any name of your choice.

You will be prompted to enter a passphrase two times of at least 20 characters. Your iso image is now encrypted and can't be mounted unless the user provides the correct passphrase.

2. Mounting An Encrypted Disk Image

Via the terminal, create a mount point with this command:

sudo mkdir /media/iso

Mount now your iso file with this command:

sudo mount -o loop,encryption=aes256 image.iso /media/iso

After entering your user password, you will be prompted to submit the passphrase associated with the iso file.

3. Burning An Encrypted Disk Image

You can burn your encrypted iso image with any software of your choice. For burning iso files from the terminal, you can use wodim. To list your burning device with wodim, run this command:

wodim --devices

For my system, the burning device is mounted as /dev/sg1

$ wodim --devices
wodim: Overview of accessible drives (1 found) :
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
 0  dev='/dev/sg1'      rwrw-- :  'Slimtype' 'DVD A DS8A5SH'
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

So, to burn the iso file, run this command:

wodim dev=/dev/sg1 image.iso

Arch Linux 2012.09.07

Pierre Schmitz has announced the availability of a new Arch Linux installer image, version 2012.09.07: "As is customary by now there is a new install medium available at the beginning of this month. The live system can be downloaded from the download page and used for new installs or as a rescue system. In addition to a couple of updated packages and bug fixes the following changes stand out: first medium with Linux kernel 3.5 (3.5.3); the script boot parameter works again; when booting via PXE and NFS or NBD the ISO image will be copied to RAM to ensure more stable usage; the live medium contains usb_modeswitch and wvdial which allows to establish a network connection using an UMTS USB dongle. Furthermore the newest versions of initscripts, systemd and netcfg are included. Here is the brief release announcement. Download: archlinux-2012.09.07-dual.iso (392MB, MD5, torrent). Don't miss the excellent installation guide that will guide you through the initial Arch Linux setup.

How To Create ISO File From CD/DVD-ROM Using The Terminal - Ubuntu/Linux Mint

In this tip, we will see how to use the terminal under Ubuntu/Linux Mint to create ISO images of CDs or DVDs inserted into your CD/DVD-ROM drive. The command line tool that we will use is dd which allows to make backup copies of your CD/DVD discs and hard drives.

Getting Started

1. Check firstly where your CD/DVD is mounted using this command:

mount

For my system, the CD is mounted as /dev/sr0:

2. I need now to unmount it with this command:

umount /dev/sr0

Replace /dev/sr0 with your own details as displayed in the output of the "mount" command.

3. Create now the iso image with this command:

dd if=/dev/sr0 of=~/image.iso

  /dev/sr0 --> the input that we will read from

  ~/image.iso --> the name of the iso image that will be created (the iso file will be created in your home, but you can set any other path of your choice)

Note: if you are creating the iso image in a system folder, don't forget to add "sudo" at the beginning of the command.

Also, if you want to add a progress bar for the dd command, install the dcfldd package:

sudo apt-get install dcfldd

The command for creating the ISO image will be as follows:

dcfldd if=/dev/sr0 of=~/image.iso

PV also allows to display a progress bar for the dd command. Install it on Ubuntu/Linux Mint:

sudo apt-get install pv

Then create the iso file using this command:

dd if=/dev/sr0 | pv | dd of=~/image.iso

Angry Birds Added 15 New Levels For iOS Users

New version of Angry Birds 2.2 hit on the market recently with additional 15 new levels for iPhone & iPad users causing propelling challenges for the game lovers. This newly included section is comprised of 15 surf & turf levels where you are required to sling shot angry birds at the miserable pigges. These newly added levels of version 2.2 are easy in initial levels then become difficult as you move on with your game.

  

However, the catch of the game is power-ups that Rovio has engrossed into the new levels i.e “Birdquake”, ‘Sling Scope’ & ‘King Sling’, to name a few. Moreover Rovio has also promised to provide its iOS users with free power-ups everyday if they will upgrade their game on the new version of 2.2 which is available for the users at the meager cost of $0.99 for iPhone and $2.99 for the iPad users. In addition, this newly introduced HD version 2.2 of angry birds is not only loaded with more fun but also supports retina display of new iPad. Lastly, bare in mind, these updates and upgrades are for iOS users only but Android users would also get their hands on the latest surf & turf levels in real time soon.

Google Owns SPARROW

Google has recently acquired Apple’s iOS and OS X email client Sparrow which is considered to be a big news from Google’s perspective as its own email client g-mail had performed roughly on mobile devices compared to Apples Sparrow. Now after this acquisition, how Google will play around this utility is yet to be seen.

 

On the other end, Sparrows CEO Dom Leca says, “We will be joining Google’s Gmail team “to accomplish a bigger vision – one that we think we can better achieve with Google.” This seems both the respective companies are cranked up about this merger as Sparrow team further affirmed that its app will continue to be available on apple devices for time being only and would be without any further updates or version advancement as they said, “However, as we’ll be busy with new projects at Google, we do not plan to release new features for the Sparrow apps. Sparrow will, however, continue to provide support and critical updates to [its] users. Moreover, we do not plan to release new features for the Sparrow apps.”

iOS And Android Users Can Make Free Calls To Mobile And Landline Numbers Via VONAGE MOBILE App

Astounded over the features provided by the Vonage Mobile, a voice-over-IP app which indulgently allows iOS and android users to make free calls and send free text messages to those who already have this app installed in their devices. For a limited time, however, you can use Vonage Mobile to make free calls to landline and mobile phones of the other app users in your contact list.

 

Moreover, the app works over Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G data networks worldwide which indicates, it can be of paramount use for touch iPod and Wi-Fi enabled iPad users. In addition, the app is new on the surface and is enriched with many heart touching and mind bogglingly flabbergasted features as mentioned below;

• Make FREE HD calls and send FREE texts to anyone who has the app
• Make hands-free calls while on the go with Bluetooth
• Text photos, contact information and your location, directly from the app
• Save on international calling to anyone who has not yet downloaded the app with per-minute rates on average 70 percent less than major mobile carriers and 30 percent less than Skype
• Use your existing address book; no need to leave the app
• Never miss a call or text, even when the app is closed
• Easily invite multiple people right from your address book
• Uses your mobile number as your caller ID
• Easy in-app purchasing through your iTunes or Android Market account
• Plus FREE calling to any Vonage home phone customer
• Special limited-time offer. Get FREE calls to any mobile or landline phone in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. (up to 3000 minutes per month)

Ain’t the features just simply amazing? Hurry up and grab the app right now for your iOS and android device as Everything Is Awesome-Most When Its FREE.
Download Link of Vonage Mobile App: 
Android: Download
iOS: Download

Mount ISO Image Under Linux

An ISO image is an disk image of an optical disc using a conventional ISO format. ISO image files typically have a file extension of .ISO. The name “ISO” is taken from the ISO 9660 file system used with CD-ROM media, but an ISO image can also contain UDF file system because UDF is backward-compatible to ISO 9660. You can mount an ISO images via the loop device under Linux.

To mount ISO file,

# mkdir /mnt/data

# mount -o loop,ro linuxarticles.iso /mnt/data

where,

ro =  Mount the filesystem read-only.

loop = Mount as a loop device.

Note: A loop device is a pseudo-device that makes a file accessible as a block device.

# cd /mnt/data

# ls -l