Archive: 10.04 Operating system

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Dr Poh

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In 2010, I created a video to highlight the functionality of Ubuntu.

The next stable version of Ubuntu will be 14.04 and was released in April 2014. A more updated video is provided.

However, I wanted to create a product that is more polished and have managed to test the system with a few other users, radically modifying it in the process. As I researched more into the operating system, I have also found ways to improve its design to make it more user friendly, lightweight and faster.

To find out more. Visit http://www.Ubuntu.com

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Operating system: 14.04 Trusty Tahr Lubuntu

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Dr Poh

The next version of Ubuntu has just been released. After much research and pre planning, I have decided to take the OS I am going to use in a new direction. Since the last version was based on 10.10, there was a lot more flexibility using Gnome 2. Subsequently, we have personally tried Ubuntu 12.04, Xubuntu and Lubuntu. The unity system is rigid and resource hungry, although it still alowed desktops to run high end software and even allows windows games to be run on WINE, the system demands too much from a lightweight laptop. As we now have more resources and more time to create a more customized and powerful OS and are planning to move forward to ultrabooks, Lubuntu 14.04 will be the next step. In my experience, Lubuntu will offer better long term use. The difference between the two desktop environments of Lubuntu (LXDE) and Xubuntu (Xfce) are few but significant. With lighter desktop environments becoming more functional, I am inclined to move ahead with LXDE just for the fact that it has a smaller carbon footprint and Xfce had some problems with my testers, albeit using the stock edition. If I have to heavily modify the stock, I would rather use Lubuntu which will allow more flexibility to maximize performance from a laptop. A good website for comparison can be found here.

Due to the heavy customization of Lubuntu, a planned list of software inclusions is posted on the software page.

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First post… Welcome

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Dr Poh

XELLINK Solutions started as a hobby for me. Doing freelance work was enjoyable. I was able to deliver software that companies need to be written in short notice and able to provide an alternative cheaper service compared to bigger merchants.

My software have all been based on open source, and when provide licenses, I also give up my source code to most of my clinets. I do not lock my own software from my clients to take advantage of them, instead I give them space to fix, market and sell the programs I write for them so that they can take it to the next level. Imagine, a future, where the skillful programmer is rewarded rather than the first programmer. One where there is no such thing as propriety theft because skill is rewarded, not the product.

Anyway, I shall rant no more. I will make effort to touch up this site once a month as this will be a resting place for those who share my dreams. 

Please make yourself at home.

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