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Novell Linux Desktop (NLD) SDK is a comprehensive development tool kit that is based on and requires NLD. It's designed to support developers, as well as Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), in creating applications on or porting applications to NLD enterprise products.
NLD's multi-platform capabilities ensure that nearly all tools are available on Linux platforms. It features several integrated development environments (IDEs), support for programming languages (including C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, and PHP), as well as additional development tools like debuggers and graphic design programs.
The SDK also contains most of the tools that were used to produce SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
By Brian Delahunty
I am fairly familiar with Linux and developed basic applications for Linux using C, C++, and Java while in college. However, many weblog postings from bemused Windows developers who had attempted to get Mono up and running on Linux had me slightly worried. Much to my surprise, it was actually a painless experience and getting Mono running on Linux was easy. Setting it up and running it on Windows was even easier.
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I know there are some of you out there who would like to try out Mono, but don't want or have the resources to set up a machine to do it. Well, I have the answer for you now. Mono Live is a CD that allows you to boot into a system that contains the most up-to-date version of Mono, the required dependencies, and many of the latest desktop applications and tools--without having to make changes to your existing system. For more information and details on how to obtain the live CD, click here.
At first glance you might overlook Mono: A Developer's Notebook if you spied it among the rows and rows of programming books at your local book store. It's not very big, less than 300 pages, and doesn't really go in for the flash factor that many technical publications seem to be based on. The spine is a simple black color with white lettering, there are no graphics or pictures of the authors, and the front and back covers are simply done, with enough information to convey the contents. Read the complete review here.
mBloggy is a C#/Gtk# weblog client for Linux. mBloggy lets you send posts to your weblog without opening a browser. It also allows you to send, edit, and delete your posts!. Currently mBloggy supports two protocols: XMLRPC (for Blogger and Metaweblog) and SOAP (for BloggyWS). Visit the project page here.
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A new initiative from Novell seeks to unlock a better Linux desktop experience by helping developers understand how the desktop is used. The Better Desktop initiative officially launched today as part of Novell's community-driven openSUSE project.
imeem, a free desktop service that allows users to create personal private networks, tapped Mono to quickly scale up its application from a simple technology demo running on .NET to an industrial strength server infrastructure to support its rapidly growing user base. Read more here.
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