Easiest way to install Linux Kernel 3.4.3

And here is the Latest release off Linux kernel 3.4.3 which comes with more and more bug fixes and extra new features for your awesome machine. Well, you can view the changes in kernel 3.4.3 from the  change log directories from official website kernel.org .
Now Here are some easiest steps to Install Kernel 3.4.3 on Ubuntu12.04.

Guys! please do install the kernel at your own risk. Installing or upgrading to a new kernel may break your system. Sorry for that

You need to do at first is to download all those necessary files.
1. open terminal by Alt+ ctrl+ T
2. you need to download the required header file of headersall.deb  so copy and just paste this command on the terminal
cd /tmp && wget -O linux-headers-3.4.3-030403_3.4.3_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.4.3-quantal/linux-headers-3.4.3-030403_3.4.3-030403.201206171454_all.deb

3. now for downloading the header file
cd /tmp && wget -O linux-headers-3.4.3-030403-generic_i386.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.4.3-quantal/linux-headers-3.4.3-030403-generic_3.4.3-030403.201206171454_i386.deb

4. now you need to do is download the image file
cd /tmp && wget -O linux-image-3.4.3-030403-generic_i386.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.4.3-quantal/linux-image-3.4.3-030403-generic_3.4.3-030403.201206171454_i386.deb

5. now is the time to install all those downloaded files. So, lets install them one by one.

6. Install headersall.deb
 sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.4.3-030403_3.4.3_all.deb

7. Install headers file
sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.4.3-030403-generic_i386.deb

8. Install image file
sudo dpkg -i linux-image-3.4.3-030403-generic_i386.deb

9. Finally you are done!!
now you need to do is reboot your machine

sudo init 6
10. after the reboot of the machine you need to do is check the updated linux kernel 
so type this command
uname -r
Now you are done. cheers!! :D

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Make your own docky theme

Wanna like to have your own themes of Docky, here is a very very very easy methods :)

Firstly you need an editor program like GIMP or Inkscape.

 Then go through this steps:

1. Press Alt + f2 or open terminal (ctrl+alt+T)
2. Type the command as gksu nautilus /usr/share/docky/themes
3. Type your password
4. Now you need to copy one theme folder  for reference theme take Glass theme for example.
5. Now just paste it there and rename to your own theme name.
6. Open the folder and change the color of inside content which suits you best with GIMP or Inkscape.
7. Now restart the docky and go to Docky settings.
8. Choose the theme you have just developed.
9. Now enjoy with doing lots of experiment. Cheers!!
10. You can compress it as .tar and upload it in artwork  of gnome-look.org so that other can download and use your nice Docky themes.

 You can download the Docky theme that I have created from this link.
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=151772

Here is screenshot of my desktop with the docky theme I have created :)

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Fedora 17 Alpha Features

The Fedora Project proudly announced the immediate availability for download and testing of the Alpha version of the upcoming Fedora 17 operating system, due for release in May 2012.

Dubbed Beefy Miracle and powered by Linux kernel 3.3, Fedora 17 Alpha brings lots of new features, improvements and bug fixes.

Fedora 17 Alpha is distributed as an installable DVD and Live CDs with the latest development version of the upcoming GNOME 3.4 desktop environment and KDE Software Compilation 4.8, for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.

Some Features:
· Linux kernel 3.3.0 RC3;
· Move all to /usr;
· GNOME 3.4 Beta 1;
· KDE SC 4.8;
· Multitouch support;
· PackageKit integration;
· Automatic KDE Plasma dependency generation;
· SSSD AutoFS integration;
· SSSD-Sudo integration;
· The GIMP 2.8;
· Added Wallaby, a programmable semantic configuration service for Condor;
· Added "deny ptrace" for SELinux;
· systemd started services now run in private /tmp;
· Added Non-Uniform Memory Alignment Daemon (numad);
· OpenJDK is now the default Java Runtime Environment;
· Updated IPA to version 3, adding support for SELinux management, Active Directory domains, and SSH public keys management;
· Added new Font Configuration tool;
· ICC profile support for printing;
· Added English Typing Booster input method for iBus;
· Inscript 2 keymaps for Indic languages;
· Haskell Platform was updated to version 2011.4, with support for GHC 7.0.4;
· Boost was updated to version 1.48;
· DRI2 3D drivers only;
· Integration of libpinyin for better Chinese pinyin input;
· OpenStack now uses libguestfs and Qpid.

Fedora 17 Release Schedule:
February 28th, 2012 - Fedora 17 Alpha release
April 3rd, 2012 - Fedora 17 Beta release
May 8th, 2012 - Fedora 17 final release

Download Fedora 17 Alpha Installable DVD 
Download Fedora 17 Alpha GNOME Live CD
Download Fedora 17 Alpha KDE Live CD 
Download Fedora 17 Alpha Xfce Live CD
Download Fedora 17 Alpha LXDE Live CD

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Free And Open Source Alternatives To Flash For Linux

A dedicated Flash player is not the only way to view Flash content. Here are two of the major open source alternatives that offer Flash access to Linux users.

 If you prefer to stay away from Windows and support the open source Linux platform then Adobe's Flash might create troubles for you now. With Adobe announcing plans to discontinue its standalone Flash Player for Linux, its updated versions will be available to Linux users only through Google's Chrome browser.

It would also be interesting to note how much longer Flash will be important to Adobe as HTML5 grows. Till then, do not lose heart! A dedicated Flash player is not the only way to view Flash content. A report by PCWorld lists down two of the major open source alternatives that offer Flash access to Linux users. 

Gnash:

It is a free and open source Flash movie player based on GameSWF. The best part of this tool is that it is available both as a standalone player and as a browser plug-in for Firefox and all other Gecko-based browsers. The latest version Gnash 0.8.10 can be downloaded from GNU.org site. According to its developers, Gnash flawlessly plays videos from popular video sites such as YouTube, Vimeo and others.

Lightspark:

Apart from Gnash, another free and open source alternative is Lightspark. It is a Flash player and doubles up as browser plug-in too. According to its developers, it "supports YoutTube well enough for daily use". The latest release of Lightspark, 0.5.4.1, was just launched at the beginning of February. It can be downloaded free of cost from the Launchpad site.

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