Apa beda Linux dan Windows?

Apa beda Linux dan Windows?

Saya tadi siang diminta teman (tetangga rumah) melalui milis perumahan untuk menjelaskan apa itu Linux dan Open Source dengan bahasa awam. Saya coba tulis ulang penjelasan tentang Linux yang saya pernah tulis di blog ini atau di tempat lain. Semoga mudah dipahami. Kalau sulit dimengerti, mohon beri komentar bagian mana yang sulit.

Sebelum memahami perbedaan, berikut ini persamaan Linux dan Windows:
Linux dan Windows sama-sama nama untuk sistem operasi "komputer" dan sama-sama punya beberapa jenis atau pilihan, misal Linux Nusantara, BlankOn, Ubuntu, Mandriva, Fedora, openSUSE, Slackware, Debian, Gentoo, Redhat, Mint, dll. Sedangkan di Windows ada Windows 98, Me, XP, Vista, 7, Server 2008, Mobile, dll. "komputer" itu bisa berupa pc, notebook, smartphone, dll.

Persamaan adanya pilihan/jenis di atas sebenarynya tidak persis sama, karena jenis Windows itu hanya tersedia buatan MS (Microsoft), sedangkan jenis Linux itu bisa buatan beberapa pihak yg berbeda. Tidak ada Windows buatan Indonesia, sedangkan Linux ada yang dibuat Indonesia, misalnya Nusantara dibuat (tepatnya didanai) pemerintah, BlankOn dibuat yayasan dan sebagian komunitas Linux di Indonesia, Ubuntu dibuat perusahaan bernama Canonical yang berpusat di Eropa, Mandriva dibuat perusahaan Mandriva yg berpusat di Perancis, Fedora dibuat komunitas yg didanai RedHat di Amerika, openSUSE dibuat perusahaan Novel di Jerman, dsb.

NB: Mohon maaf kalau ada jenis Windows dan Linux yg belum disebut, bukan maksud saya merendahkan, tapi saya hanya menyebut yg teringat saya saat menulis ini.

Sebelum menulis perbedaan Linux dan Windows yang benar-benar beda, saya sebutkan dulu persamaan yang benar-benar sama, yaitu tampilan Linux dan Windows bisa dibuat sama, misal Start dari pojok kiri bawah, lalu tarik mouse ke atas untuk memilih program. :)

Berikut ini sebagian dari banyak perbedaan yang ada:

1. CD Linux (misalnya BlankOn) berisi tidak hanya sistem operasi, tapi juga program office (word, spreadsheet, presentation, database), photo editor, program untuk menggambar, program akuntasi, program manajemen projek, dsb. Sedangkan CD Windows hanya berisi sistem operasi, sehingga kalau mau office harus cari CD office, mau mengdit foto harus cari CD photoshop (misalnya), mau menggambar haru cari CD CorelDraw (misalnya), mau program akuntansi harus cari CD Zahir (misalnya), mau project management harus cari CD MS Project, dsb.

2. Linux (relatif) lebih aman dari virus, bahkan boleh dikatakan bebas dari virus Windows. Virus Linux ada tapi tidak berkembang.

3. Linux "bebas" dicopy, digunakan, dijual, disewakan, dijadikan sarana amal dengan membagi gratis CD Linux, dsb. Sedangkan Windows tidak boleh dicopy, tidak boleh digunakan, tidak boleh disewakan, tidak boleh dijadikan sarana amal dengan membagi CD, dsb. jika tidak dapat izin dari pembuat (MS). Biasanya izin itu dalam bentuk membeli surat izin alias lisensi yang harga surat izin semua program yang saya sebut di atas hampir sama atau lebih mahal dari harga komputernya.

Catatan terkait perbedaan nomor 3:
Menurut ahli agama di seluruh dunia, termasuk Indonesia, melanggar aturan perizinan seperti di atas adalah perbuatan aniaya (mengambil hak orang tanpa izin) sehingga dilarang oleh Tuhan Sang Pencipta kita manusia. Sebaliknya, membagikan Linux itu perbuatan mulia karena membantu mewujudkan keinginan pembuatnya dan membantu sesama manusia. Survey membuktikan, berbagi atau membantu sesama membuat hidup kita lebih bahagia. :-)



SOURCE  # http://ruslinux.blogspot.com/2010/01/apa-beda-linux-dan-windows.html

Sony launches Xperia Z1F on NTT Docomo in Japan

Sony has launched the new Xperia Z1F on NTT Docomo network in Japan. The Z1F is a variant of the company's current flagship - the Xperia Z1 - and brings many of the features in a more compact design.

The main difference between the two phones is in the display. Whereas the Z1 has a 5.0-inch, 1920x1080 resolution LCD, the Z1F has a 4.3-inch, 1280x720 resolution LCD. This doesn't sound like much on paper any more but that's exactly what makes the phone so compact and much more usable with a single hand.

nternally, the Z1F doesn't skimp on a lot of the hardware that went inside the bigger Z1. There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC with 2.2GHz quad-core CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory with microSD card slot. On the back is the same 20.7 megapixel EXMOR sensor as on the Z1. The Z1F is also waterproof and uses glass and aluminum for the body. Lastly, the device is powered by a 2,300mAh battery.

So far, the device is only available in Japan, with no word on international availability. Hopefully, Sony will release this device in other markets as well because this is is the first proper compact Android smartphone to be released with high-end specifications, something a lot of people want.


#GSMARENA

Aplikasi messaging Samsung berhasil salip BBM

Aplikasi messaging ChatON buatan Samsung dilaporkan berhasil menyalip BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) dalam segi jumlah pengguna.
Dilansir Ubergizmo (1/10), aplikasi messaging bawaan Samsung, ChatON , akhirnya berhasil menyusul BBM dalam hal jumlah pengguna.
Menurut laporan yang dirilis Samsung, perusahaan teknologi raksasa asal Korea Selatan mengklaim jika ChatON kini telah menjadi rumah bagi lebih dari 100 juta pengguna di berbagai platform aplikasi tersebut tersedia.
Menurut Samsung, "Layanan ini menyediakan pengalaman terbaik di mana pengguna dapat mengakses melalui PC, ponsel Samsung,dan semua sistem operasi ponsel pintar terutama Android, iOS, BlackBerry, dan Windows Phone."
Dengan pengguna ChatON yang mencapai lebih dari 100 juta pengguna, hal ini membuat ChatON unggul sekitar 25 juta pengguna dibanding BBM.
Meskipun demikian, jumlah pengguna ChatOn ini saat ini masih jauh jika dibandingkan dengan aplikasi messaging lintas platform yang lain seperti Viber , WhatsApp, dan Line.



#merdeka.com

Cara melihat informasi cpu di Linux dengan terminal atau konsole

selamat siang semua nya  kali ini saya akan membahas cara melihat informasi Cpu di linux menggunakan Terminal langsung saja gan ...



1. Untuk melihat informasi CPU  perintah nya  ....


ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ cat /proc/cpuinfo 

2. Untuk melihat Informasi Memori ini perintah nya ...


ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ cat /proc/meminfo

3. Untuk melihat list perangkat keras ini perintah nya ...


ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo lshw 

#November Rain

AT&T makes 100 live TV channel available for streaming via U-verse Android app

It was earlier this afternoon we told you about the Play Store getting access to a slew of great HBO shows. Now, couch potatoes are getting even more great news. AT&T announced today that they’ll be bringing over 100 streaming channels to their U-Verse application, already available on Google Play.

The U-verse application currently allows AT&T U-verse subscribers to browse their channel guide, schedule DVR recordings, remote TV functions, and now — the ability to stream live television. The full list of available channels can be found here.

Before you run off and disconnect your current cable provider, listen up. First, you’ll need to subscribed to one of AT&T’s U-verse family or higher packages in order to stream the 100 available channels. Also, of those 100 channels available for streaming, only 20 are streamable while on the go (away from your home WiFi).

AT&T promises that more channels will be added on an “ongoing basis” and that, while only currently available on a handful of iOS devices, live streaming is already making its way to Android devices, so keep a look out.

[AT&T U-verse on Google Play]

#http://phandroid.com

GNOME 3.10 – The 10 Best Features & Changes

GNOME 3.10, the latest version of the popular free and open-source desktop environment, was released earlier today bringing with it new features, apps, bug fixes and interface enhancements. 

But that’s all a bit vague sounding, right? You want to know precisely what’s new and worth looking out for.

We hear you – so join us as we run down 10 of the best changes appearing in this sumptuous stable update.

GNOME has always been about making things simple for users, and the revamped ‘System Menu’ in today’s release certainly does that.

The newly-named ‘System  Status Menu’ groups together all of the indicators and applets one would’ve accessed individually – WiFi, Bluetooth, Volume, etc. – into one super-compact über-menu.

By transitioning to a more concise drop-down menu GNOME say several issues with the previous design havenow been addressed:

• Small icons were difficult to aim for with a mouse
• Screen brightness didn’t warrant its own applet
• User’s name being visible was a privacy concern
• Information was split out requiring multiple clicks

The new System Status Menu offers a quick overview of the ‘information you care about’, say developers. Options for WiFi, power, etc. are now hidden out of sight until you need them.

Welcome additions to the menu include a brightness slider, improved airplane mode, and connecting to WiFi networks from the menu is now more coherent.

GTK Client Side Decorations

The most striking visual change in this release is without a doubt the new GNOME ‘Header Bars’. 

Header Bars merge titlebars and toolbars into a single element, giving more screen space to window content.

But aside from making more efficient use of screen space, Header Bars are also able to change to display controls and options related to the current view of the app:

Finally, following GNOME’s controversial decision to drop the minimise button from app windows, the only control left visible is that of the close button.

Software Centre Preview

he first of several app previews in this release is GNOME’s distro-agnostic ‘Software’ store.

I say ‘distro-agnostic’ as, in theory at least, it will use data from the system it’s installed on – in Ubuntu’s case that means you can search for, see, and install the same apps as in the Software Centre.

Though a ‘preview’ – i.e. far from feature complete – it already covers most of the more common software-management activities:

• Install and remove applications
• Install software updates
• Search for applications by name
• Browse for apps by category 

More features are planned over the coming months, including software ratings and application screenshots.

Application Pager

The Activities Overview was rejigged a little in the March stable release, separating out applications into two tabs: ‘Frequent’ and ‘All’.

GNOME 3.10 hones the usability of the ‘All’ section by adding ‘pagination indicators’ to the side of the screen rather than, as before, simply presenting them as an endless list of icons.

It’s a subtle change, admittedly, but it’s one that gives the Activities Overview a cleaner look.

GNOME Music (Preview)

GNOME’s slick new music app isn’t quite ready to take centre stage yet, but is included in 3.10 as a warm-up act.

Compared to Rhythmbox, the ‘default’ music app in GNOME, it is basic on features. You won’t, for example, find crossfading options, last.fm scrobbling, or an equaliser, but it does play music and let you browse your library by artist or album using a clean, streamlined interface.

As for the future GNOME say that users can expect integration with online music streaming services and UPnP server access to feature.

Definitely one app to keep an ear to the ground for.

Date and Time

It’s not something you use often but, when you do, you’ll notice that the Date & Time Settings have received some design attention, including the addition of a much bigger time zone map.

You’ll also see that a new option – Automatic Time Zone – appears in the main pane. This uses GNOME’s new geolocation framework debuting in 3.10 and used by the new GNOME Maps app (see below).

GNOME Maps (Preview)

Another app preview shipped in this release is Maps. 

I seem to be alone in really liking this app, but it’s the perfect example of an app doing one thing and doing it well – even at this early stage!

With GNOME Maps you can

• Search locations & attractions by name or phrase
• Get directions
• Pin your favourite places
• See your own location
• Find local businesses

The application uses OpenStreetMap for data so, if you see something that doesn’t look quite right, you can easily propose additions and amendments.

GNOME Photos (Preview)

Another app preview, this time one that focuses on helping you sift through your photo collection.

It’s not intended to be a full replacement for apps like Shotwell. Rather, GNOME Photos gives a better interface for going through folders full of images than Files (‘Nautilus’) does.

It also boasts online features with Flickr and sharing over UPnP.

High-Res Display Support

Google’s Chromebook Pixel, Apple’s Macbook Pro line, and a smattering of Intel Ultrabooks all have high-resolution displays in common. And ‘common’ is an apt word as more PC manufacturers are set to ship these pixel-dense screens in more devices over the coming year.

GNOME are ahead of the curve and 3.10 sees the first iteration of work on tailoring the GNOME desktop for hi-res monitors.

Get Personal

From 3.10, you’re able to personalise the GNOME desktop in some new ways.

For example, you can set a different background for the lock screen to that of your desktop and, if you have Flickr set up in Online Accounts, you can set a desktop background from one of your uploaded images.

#omgubuntu.co.uk