Monday, May 9, 2011

Conan the Barbarian

A Cimmerian warrior (Jason Momoa) on a quest to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village encounters a supernatural threat to the nations of Hyboira.

Porteus 1.0 RC2


Porteus, a logical continuation of the Slax project, is a Slackware-based live CD in under 300 MB featuring the latest KDE and LXDE desktops. The second and final release candidate of the distribution's inaugural stable release is now ready for testing: "All part of the Porteus 1.0 puzzle are set in place now. It's time for the very last release candidate for this version. All seems to work fine, but as always - testing is needed. Changelog: Linux kernel 2.6.38.5; userland based on Slackware Linux 13.37; KDE 4.6.3; LXDE from GIT compiled on Slackware 13.37; updated syslinux to version 4.0.4 and removed some unnecessary files; added new folder /tools which contains Fixmbr.exe, UAC.exe, Memtest86+ and DOS loader; fixed dhcpcd long delay for IP in rc.inet1; rc.M now creates 10 loops at boot instead of one...." Read the full changelog for additional details. Download (64-bit systems only): porteus-v1.0_rc2-x86_64.iso (299MB, MD5).

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Skateland

In the early 1980s, in small-town Texas, dramatic events force a 19-year-old skating rink manager to look at his life in a very new way.

Zenwalk Linux 7.0 "Live"


Jean-Philippe Guillemin has announced the release of Zenwalk Linux 7.0 "Live" edition, a complete and installable Zenwalk live CD: "We are happy to announce the highly awaited Zenwalk Live 7.0, which will allow more people to try out Zenwalk without having to install it first. Zenwalk Live 7.0 is based on the sophisticated Slackware-Live scripts. Zenwalk Live consists of standard Zenwalk ISO packages following the main Zenwalk release, with the latest Xfce desktop and applications, and is shipped with a new artwork theme, additional localization packages for Icecat and Icedove, and the NVIDIA proprietary driver. It also comes with full support for inputting and displaying Japanese. You'll get the latest stable software including the most recent patches and bug fixes." Continue reading the rest of the release announcement for more information. Download: zenlive-7.0.iso (688MB, MD5).

Parted Magic 6.1


Patrick Verner has announced the release of Parted Magic 6.1, a specialist live CD providing a large collection of utilities for hard disk management and data rescue tasks: "Parted Magic 6.1. This version of Parted Magic includes a new X.Org build and some bug fixes. The Nouveau X.Org driver for NVIDIA chips is used by default now. The black screen problem with the Intel Mobile 4 Series Integrated Graphics Controllers has been fixed. A mess of other minor issues were addressed. Updated programs: alsa-lib 1.0.24.1, ddrescue 1.14, file 5.05, Midnight Commander 4.7.5.2, tar 1.26, X.Org Server 1.9.5 (all compatible drivers and libraries too), Linux kernel 2.6.38.4, Mozilla Firefox 4.0.1." Visit the project's home page (in Spanish) to read the release announcement. Download the live CD image from here: pmagic-6.1.iso (163MB, MD5).

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Jaguar C-X75 is a hybrid supercar

Jaguar will launch its C-X75 concept vehicle as an exclusive hybrid supercar.

The C-X75 - which boasts top speeds in excess of 200mph - is expected to deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions of less than 99g/km.

Jaguar C-X75 is a hybrid supercar

"We were always determined that the C-X75 would be as striking on the road as it was in concept form," said Jaguar exec Ian Callum. 



"This will be the finest looking and most innovative Jaguar ever produced. Even in the world of supercars, we can still produce the most beautiful."

According to Callum, the Jaguar C-X75 is slated to be developed in association with Williams F1, who will provide their engineering expertise in various areas, such as aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies.

To be sure, the supercar's chassis is made of carbon-fibre, effectively creating an incredibly lightweight, yet rigidly strong structure. In addition, the C-X75 is powered a small-capacity, highly-boosted internal combustion engine with one electric motor at each axle.

"The engine's compact size allows it to be mounted low in the car for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept's stunning silhouette," explained Jaguar engineer Bob Joyce.

"This will make the Jaguar C-X75 a bona fide hybrid supercar capable of silent electric running with an extensive EV range in excess of 50km."

When C-X75's motors and combustion engine combine, it will be one of the fastest production cars in the world, with a sub-three second 0-60mph time and a top speed in excess of 200mph.

Production, however, is expected to be limited, with Jaguar building only 250 of the C-X75 supercars. Each will be priced between £700,000 ($1,149,190) - £900,000 ($1,477,530) depending on market and local taxes.