Gamepark Holdings is releasing an update to their totally sweet Linux-based device, the GP2X, this month. Designed primarily for the homebrew community using emulation and mobile media, it was on my wishlist around its initial release, but I never actually got one because I own a modded PSP. This new model, the GP2X F200, doesn’t change much on the inside, but they did decide to add a touch screen, making for a wealth of DS-style possibilities. (more…)

If you’re considering trying out GNU/Linux for the first time (or even changing to another), choosing a distribution can be a daunting task. With literally hundreds of distros out there, actually narrowing down to the one to try can be an extremely confusing process, especially to those that are new to linux. This is just another short list to help new users examine a few of the differences between a few of the major, more mainstream distributions (and possibly make it more confusing). (more…)