1202109143

 

Does freedom (of software) still exist?

The romantic times are gone, now Linux is mainstream and business-like thinking is gonna kill the fun of it -- and the freedom altogether.

http://beranger.org/index.php?page=diary&2008%2F02%2F03%2F01%2F34%2F54-i-don-t-believe-anymore-that-fre

   

1202109812

 

IBM and Microsoft Share the Same Problem That They Hide

Be aware that both IBM and Microsoft are very heavily vested in ‘buybacks mode’. In fact, MSFT almost dropped below $20 before its buybacks began. Robert Scoble, a Microsoft evangelist at one point, said the stock was “in a freefall” just before those buybacks began. Microsoft was fortunate to have cash reserves.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/04/microsoft-buybacks-bluff/

   

1202134775

 

Torvalds: Microsoft is bluffing on patents

 "...They have been sued for patents by other people, but I don't think  they've -- not that I've gone through any huge amount of law cases -- but I don't think they've generally used patents as a weapon," Torvalds said. "But  they're perfectly happy to use anything at all as fear, uncertainty and doubt in the marketplace..."

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/020408-torvalds-microsoft-is-bluffing-on.html

   

1202134904

 

Debian news: release team, blockers, architectures, schedule

Early March 2008 -  Very soft freeze -  Please start thinking about the release when uploading new major upstream versions. Only upload to unstable if you are sure that the software will be stable before we release. If you are not convinced, use experimental as staging area.

http://debian-news.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3997

   

1202135026

 

CRUX Linux 2.4 on OLPC XO-1

I’m still working out the kinks, but I managed to put Crux 2.4 on the XO last night, and I have a rudimentary Openbox 3.4.6 session working with the  default kernel and wired net access, functional browser, file manager and  image viewer, and so forth.  

http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/crux-linux-24-on-olpc-xo-1/

   

1202135173

 

XO and Asus EeePC: Comparing Size, Keyboards & Screens

I thought that was a grand idea, and now that there is the news that you guys in Australia will soon be able to buy the XO, it's timely. Some of you may be  thinking about which one to buy.    

http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20080128171935946

   

1202135391

 

paldo GNU/Linux 1.13 released3 Feb 2008

paldo 1.13 has been released with many bug fixes and updates. Enhancements to point out: * GNOME 2.20.3; * OpenOffice 2.3.1 on x86 and x86_64; * Linux 2.6.23.14; * Many smaller package updates; * Russian translation of many packages

http://www.paldo.org/

   

1202135487

 

Red Hat Deepens Commitment in Asia-Pacific Region

For the last three years in his role as President of Red Hat KK, Fujita was responsible for Red Hat's expansion in Japan. His vast experience in leading  Japanese IT companies will help to fulfill Red Hat's goal of building a  stronger partner ecosystem in Japan and around the world.  

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080203/20080203005017.html?.v=1

   

1202135677

 

Egypt joins LPI ranks

Egypt joins a growing number of African LPI affiliates including  South  Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.The LPI also announced this week new affiliates in Pakistan and the United Arab emirates. Egypt joins LPI ranks.    

http://www.tectonic.co.za/?p=2105

   

1202135852

 

GCC 4.2.3 Released

4.2.3 has been released. GCC 4.2.3 is a bug-fix release, containing fixes for regressions in GCC 4.2.2 relative to previous GCC releases. This release is  available from the FTP servers.  

http://gcc.gnu.org/gcc-4.2/changes.html

   

1202136108

 

Linux lovefest wraps up in Melbourne and flies south

As the Linux.conf.au 2008 wrapped up in Melbourne last week it was time to reflect on the highlights of the last few days. What was hot and what was not?  

http://www.builderau.com.au/blogs/betaliving/viewblogpost.htm?p=339270917

   

1202175696

 

Solaris on the desktop

So what does all this say about the prospects of a widespread deployment of Solaris on the desktop in 2008? Things certainly don't look very bright at the moment. Nexenta has changed its focus, while Indiana is nowhere near  ready.

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080204

   

1202176012

 

The list of Microsoft's US *software patents* covering MOOX

US20060271574A1 Exposing embedded data in a computer-generated document; US20060259854A1 Structuring an electronic document for efficient identification and use of document parts; US20060206794A1 Method and apparatus for maintaining relationships between parts in a package...

http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-39421/the-list-of-microsoft-s-us-software-patents-covering-ooxml

   

1202176154

 

LiMo chief talks rivals, Nokia and mobile Linux

Do you think the Trolltech acquisition would lessen Nokia's reliance on Symbian? I would tend to look at it with a slightly broader, more strategic view.

http://resources.zdnet.co.uk/articles/features/0,1000002000,39292607,00.htm

   

1202176267

 

Eee PC's Linux Easier to Use Than a Mac

In fact, as a long-time Mac OS user I have to admit the Eee PC's Linux is actually easier than using a Mac ... if you don't get too complicated.

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4232

   

1202178488

 

Save Your Computer Before Windows Crashes

How to back up to LIVE CD now so your computer is safe!

http://www.fanaticattack.com/2008/save-your-computer-before-windows-crashes.html

   

1202195063

 

Myah OS 3.0 Beta 1 is now available

Myah OS 3.0 Beta 1 is now available. This first beta release debuts many long awaited features. Myah OS users now have the ability to Add or Update package  right over the Internet. It also includes a Full hard drive installer and a USB live installer.  

http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/23887

   

1202195270

 

Linux FUD Pattern: There are no good Linux software titles

Nonetheless, this statement ? as related to the popularity of software titles ? is a highly relative one. OpenOffice and Firefox are wildly popular amongst Linux users. They are bundled with nearly every major distribution  and receive a lot of press.

http://linuxfud.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/top-10-linux-fud-patterns-part-4/

   

1202195377

 

Sambo to Launch Linux-based PC

According to Haansoft, this is the first time a Korean PC brand has launched a Linux-based PC. The PC uses “Asianux Desktop 3” operating system along with applications  including Haansoft Office 2008 Linux to be launched next month.

http://www.koreaitdaily.com/ddaily/viewPage.do?sn=100948

   

1202195529

 

How to Deploy Linux From the Data Center to the Desktop

Rising demand for IT from government agencies in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu was putting pressure on the state's technology budget. The solution? An  enterprisewide shift to Linux from the data center to the desktop.  

http://www.cio.com/article/179250/How_to_Deploy_Linux_From_the_Data_Center_to_the_Desktop

   

1202195690

 

Is NVIDIA Buying AGEIA Good For Linux?

We also hope the future bundling of PhysX IP into NVIDIA's GPUs won't hamper their rumored open-source strategy.      

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjMxOA

   

1202229597

 

Reflections on OOXML

It is getting personal. Now Microsoft openly attacks IBM and IBM employees. The accusations against IBM of leading the international effort against  office open xml ISO standardization are far from reality. However, the real  matter is if that accusation is defamatory for IBM.

http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-39604/reflections

   

1202229748

 

Village School Director Backs Linux

After the Armada Co. won a competition held by Rosobrazovanie to test Linux software in Russian schools, Ponosov received several copies of the Linux operating system.

http://www.kommersant.com/p849277/computers_in_schools/

   

1202229984

 

LG Electronics Will Roll Out Ballnux Based Mobile Phone

LG Electronics will be another global mobile phone maker who will roll out a Linux based mobile phone within this year.

http://english.etnews.co.kr/news/detail.html?id=200802050003

   

1202230150

 

Pioneer Linux 3.1 Available Now - Pioneer Basic, Stagecoach

Today, Technalign, Inc. has released version 3.1 of its Pioneer Linux distributions: Basic workstation, Stagecoach combined server/workstation and Migration server. All these workstations are powered by the wonderful K  desktop environment (KDE) and they can be tested directly from the CD, no installation required.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pioneer-Linux-3-1-Available-Now-77922.shtml

   

1202230343

 

Junction Networks uses Asterisk to tailor VoIP to customers

Oeth is no stranger to open source. In the early '90s he started Interport Communications, an ISP that eventually became the second largest in New York City. In that business he got "very familiar" with Apache Web servers and a host of open source tools.

http://www.linux.com/feature/125794

   

1202230503

 

phpBB3 takes giant strides from predecessor

Computerworld Australia catches up with some key players behind the software: Henry Sudhof, Adam Reyher and Meik Sievertsen. They discuss the development  process they use, the latest phpBB release and what they are doing to address  the growing wave of spam and security threats.  

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1937016361;fp;4;fpid;4

   

1202230775

 

Q and A with Linus Torvalds

Q: What do you think about the regular hype about the release of a new version of Microsoft Windows or Apple OS X?  A: An o/s should never have been something that people (in general) really  care about: it should be completely invisible and nobody should give a flying f*** about it except the technical people.  

http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/q-and-a-with-linus-torvalds/2008/02/05/1202090403120.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

   

1202231051

 

GNU/something

This article might seem to be not serious, or even a little bit heretical. Well, so be it. I’ll write what I think I should write and what I see as true. Whether is it the same in your case — dear Reader — we’ll see. First of  all, let me ask you a basic question: Which operating system do you use?

http://polishlinux.org/gnu/gnusomething/

   

1202231225

 

Your Portage tree just got 200MB smaller

Each ebuild in the Portage tree used to come with its own digest file. When you emerged a package, this digest was used to verify that you had the same  files the developer did.  

http://www.gentoo.org/news/20080204-digest-files-removed.xml

   

1202231422

 

Know your code, know open source

It used to be there were only a couple of players in town who combed through software code, specifically looking for open source packages and licenses: Black Duck and Palamida. A year ago, we figured there was plenty of room for additional players...

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/02/04/know-your-code-know-open-source/

   

1202231550

 

Just Installed PCLinuxOS for my folks

So far, its a tremendous improvement over the current performance of their Windows XP home edition and they seem to be pleased with it. I'm going to let  them run on it for a while to see if they like it. If so, I'll convert the rest of their files, hook up the scanner and the printer.   read more @ gresak.com

http://www.gresak.com/2008/02/just-installed-pclinuxos-for-my-folks.html

   

1202287236

 

[Screenshots] Fedora 9 KDE Live Alpha

With Fedora living on the front-line of Linux technologies, Fedora 9 Sulphur will be shipping with KDE 4.0 as opposed to holding off until KDE 4.1 with Fedora 10. With the release of Fedora 9 Alpha this morning, we've taken both the GNOME and KDE versions for a test spin.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=992&num=1

   

1202287358

 

Linux-based wireless handheld platform debuts

Finland-based Navicron has introduced Linux-based hardware and software reference designs for smart wireless devices. Navicron's FusionSoftware stack and Freescale-MX31-based FusionPlatform reference hardware are said to be  designed for smartphones, Internet tablets, automotive computers, and machine-to-machine (M2M) equipment.    

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8449304061.html

   

1202287530

 

TCS makes Linux DISA compliant

Trusted Computer Solutions has upgraded its Security Blanket security compliance software so that it can make Red Hat Enterprise Linux compliant  with the settings defined in the Defense Information Systems Agency?s  Security Technical Implementation Guide for that operating system.  

http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/45781-1.html

   

1202287660

 

Red Hat Growth Recognized by Forbes Magazine

From an investor's perspective (where future results are key), the list also seems to include those companies that the equity analyst community believes are positioned to deliver double-digit earnings growth well into the future.

http://www.press.redhat.com/2008/02/04/red-hat-growth-recognized-by-forbes-magazine/

   

1202287804

 

Elive distro illustrates power, beauty of Enlightenment

The Elive Linux distribution combines beauty with ease of use. Elive is based on Debian and uses Enlightenment as its windows manager, which gives the  distribution a Mac OS X look and feel. Elive comes with dozens of easy-to-use desktop applications that just work.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/125793

   

1202287945

 

SAAS application monitoring company relies on JMeter

For Hayduk, the benefits of open source software outweighed any challenges. "It's free," he says. "It's gotten a lot more mature in the last couple of years, especially the projects that have a large community behind  them. And there's greater adaptability, and it is very easy to find people who know how to use it.

http://www.linux.com/feature/125795

   

1202288130

 

We have submitted AGPL to OSI

If you follow open source, or at least this blog, you remember the debate around GPL and the ASP loophole. In a nutshell, companies using a trick to  avoid returning changes to the code back to the community.

http://www.funambol.com/blog/capo/2008/02/we-have-submitted-agpl-to-osi.html

   

1202306399

 

BSD vs. GPL: But Why Are People Fighting?

The BSD and the GPL ‘camps’ can happily live in harmony and they often do indeed. There is a certain hostility, however, between the OpenBSD folks and the FSF/GNU in particular. This raises questions that will be addressed here; but first — a little background.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/04/civitl-wars-in-free-software/

   

1202311636

 

Free/Open-source Digital Audio Editors

A digital audio editor is a computer application for audio editing or digital audio manipulation.

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/freeopen-source-digital-audio-editors.html

   

1202311850

 

Free software is cheaper: case study while creating podcast

That’s between $217 and $1,832 to create a 15 minute weekly podcast! .... So with this level of cost, is it any wonder Microsoft feel compelled to  bundle so much software for free with their operating system? And is it any wonder I use free software rather than proprietary applications?

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/free_software_is_cheaper

   

1202311964

 

Will OpenOffice.org 3.0 be better?

Following on from my piece on whether OpenOffice.org can do the job I have remembered that OpenOffice.org 3.0 is due for release in September. So?with my comments on 2.3 in mind?let?s see whether the new version will address my needs.  

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/will_ooo_openoffice_org_be_better

   

1202312132

 

Software: Linux Game: Nexuiz

First, I am not a gamer for any platform (Windows, Linux, Playstation, Wii, Xbox, etc). That wasn't always the case....

http://www.maysville-linux-users-group.org/article-110-thread-0-0.html

   

1202312259

 

Distro Review: Wolvix 1.1.0 Hunter

After a long delay due to illness I'm finally back with another review for you. I'm still not feeling too good but I've decided to plough on and I hope to have some more new reviews for you ASAP. This is the 3rd part or my trip  through Slackware-based distros and today's candidate is Wolvix 1.1.0 Hunter, I was intrigued....

http://adventuresinopensource.blogspot.com/2008/02/distro-review-wolvix-110-hunter.html

   

1202312411

 

Company to open centre of excellence

As a ?professional open source? product, JBoss claims many unique features that contribute to faster application development, more maintainable code and high scalability in comparison to its proprietary rivals. The company asserts that JBoss enterprise applications are more cost-effective than those of competing middleware.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/06/stories/2008020650130200.htm

   

1202352363

 

DreamWorks wins an award for its innovative use of Linux

Behind that effort sits Ed Leonard, chief technology officer at DreamWorks, who has been recognized for his work with an Annie Award for "promoting the Linux open system for animation in animation studios and gaming software  development."  

http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9865829-16.html

   

1202352510

 

LA Metro Gets Up to Speed by Deploying Linux

LA Metro deployed Levanta?s Intrepid Linux Data Center Automation appliance to free up existing staff from the manual day-to-day tasks associated with  maintenance of Linux servers, allowing them to focus on high-value  activities, such as developing new applications and improving user experience.    

http://linux.sys-con.com/read/496961_p.htm

   

1202352616

 

Red Bend Software opens up to Linux

Mobile phones, which are becoming more like mini- computers, have one advantage over their bigger, older desktop brethren. Unlike PCs, which are generally driven by a Microsoft operating system, with some hardcore Linux  supporters, cell phones are an open playing field.  

http://www.telecommagazine.com/newsglobe/article.asp?HH_ID=AR_3932

   

1202352786

 

Samsung design-in excites NXP CEO van Houten

The reference phone is based on the NXP Nexperia Cellular System Solution 7210 for 3G, coupled with the Purple Labs Linux suite.

http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2008/02/06/43081/samsung-design-in-excites-nxp-ceo-van-houten.htm

   

1202372134

 

Digital music distribution system gains Linux-based handheld

Logitech subsidiary Slim Devices has announced a major upgrade to its digital music distribution system.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3932976543.html

   

1202372259

 

Microsoft Cuts Off Access To Old Documents

“You are attempting to open a file type that is blocked by your registry policy setting.”| When a user attempts to open one of these older files, they will receive the  above in a dialog box and no alternative actions are given to help users get access to their information in these “blocked” files.  

http://www.fanaticattack.com/2008/microsoft-cuts-off-access-to-old-documents.html

   

1202372450

 

A New User Guide to Linux Communities

Many journalist and technical pundits will have you believe that Linux communities are chock full of nothing but unruly kids that contribute crappy code to a hacked project. This simply isn’t true. Large companies dedicate engineers to Linux development because their business is Linux.

http://linux-blog.org/index.php?%2Farchives%2F247-A-New-User-Guide-to-Linux-Communities.html

   

1202372575

 

Could Oracle Crash Sun's ZFS Party

Even the proud Linus Torvalds has admitted that something like ZFS is a technology worth having. If Oracle's Btrfs matures to a point where it was  comparable to ZFS then it would neutralise one percieved advantage of Solaris  of the Linux kernel.  

http://g-campbell.blogspot.com/2008/02/could-oracle-crash-suns-zfs-party.html

   

1202372942

 

Zen Gift of Education

Most of the specialized distros I've played with, tend to be too specialized. They do what they are supposed to, but nothing more. ZenEdu is different in  that, in a single CD, the developers have managed to squeeze a good number of educational apps as well as everyday tools.

http://www.packtpub.com/article/zen-gift-of-education

   

1202399089

 

[MS on OOXML:] "Its a simple matter of commercial interests"

[Microsoft:]  "Let's be very clear," [Jean] Paoli said. "It has been fostered by a single company — IBM. If it was not for IBM, it would have been business as usual for this standard." Business as usual for this standard? If he thinks its usual to fast track a 6000 page document...

http://www.openmalaysiablog.com/2008/02/its-a-simple-ma.html

   

1202399226

 

February is a busy month [for OOXML]

The article is currently online here "Charting path of OpenXML." We all had a chuckle because we all saw right through it and one of the attendees said "This isn't an article, its a press release from a vendor!"    

http://www.openmalaysiablog.com/2008/02/february-is-a-b.html

   

1202399364

 

Stable Linux Kernel 2.6.22.17 Released

Coming to us from Greg KH and the rest of the -stable folks is a mid-week Linux kernel release. What's new in this one? Quite a few bug-fixes, and all users of 2.6.22 are encouraged to upgrade.

http://pcburn.com/article.php?sid=2520

   

1202399569

 

Qld govt develops open source record-keeping CMS

Stronghold is written in [ArtId:1241831333|PHP]] with the primary database being PostgreSQL and uses a Samba module for Active Directory integration and single sign-on, and the FCKEditor for WYSIWYG editing of content.  

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1990769430&rid=-50

   

1202399850

 

Btrfs 0.12, Performance Improvements

Btrfs was first announced in June of 2007, as an alpha-quality filesystem offering checksumming of all files and metadata, extent based file storage, efficient packing of small files, dynamic inode allocation, writable  snapshots, object level mirroring and striping, and fast offline filesystem checks, among other features.

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/Btrfs_0.12_Performance_Improvements

   

1202400194

 

USB MiniMe 2008 install from Windows

The following tutorial will show you how to easily install PCLinuxOS MiniMe 2008 to a USB flash drive using Windows.

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2008/02/06/usb-minime-2008-install-from-windows/

   

1202454505

 

Citrixsoft strips XenSource of virtualization, open source

Citrix either got completely snowed in the acquisition or, much more likely, it's getting pressure from its bosom-buddy, Microsoft. What it's not getting is much value for its $500 million.  

http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9866973-16.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheOpenRoad

   

1202454641

 

What happens after the OOXML BRM?

Microsoft tries it with little success. It invests into European interoperability lobbying, sponsors a lot of conferences but thus is forced to spearhead the call for Interoperability ? and "choice".  

http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-40134/what-happens-after-the-brm

   

1202454756

 

Two Linux-based WiMax designs debut

Finnish wireless equipment integrator Elektrobit (EB) will showcase two new Linux-based, WiMax-connected product designs at GSMA in Barcelona next week.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6420689639.html

   

1202454927

 

The future of the 'cloud,' open source, and the OS

Finally, "The Future of the Operating System" looks at how changes in the way that we operate computers and deploy applications is starting to change how we view the operating system, a technology construct that, in important ways, hasn't really changed for decades. Server virtualization is the big driving force behind change here.

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13556_1-9866863-61.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

   

1202455072

 

CEO Jim Whitehurst pilots Red Hat into future

Whitehurst: Delta certainly uses some REL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) and JBoss, but it's more of a personal interest. I was hacking around with Slackware, one of the early Linuxes that was out there in the '90s, and an early adopter and user of Fedora all the way through when I got the call for joining Red Hat.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/02/07/CEO-Whitehurst-Red-Hat-future_1.html

   

1202455289

 

Mobile World Congress preview: The year of Linux

What will certainly be the subject of much interest and debate is the evolution and potential of mobile Linux. There are several industry consortia dedicated to putting open-source software onto handsets and the concept now  has the backing it needs to pick up momentum.

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,39292696,00.htm

   

1202475233

 

Open source VoIP systems move into SA ISPs

The system is fully redundant and load balanced using tools from the Linux Virtual Server project, so the system has a "Linux jail-like architecture without all the problems of virtual servers".

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1336404060&rid=-50

   

1202475404

 

Why can't free software GUIs be empowering instead of CLI

Blender, showing the results of my first go at the Gingerbread man tutorial, and a whopping lot of menus and buttons. This is definitely not a ?luser?  interface, it?s designed for power users only

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/why_cant_free_software_guis_be_empowering_instead_limiting

   

1202475535

 

New consulting company gambles on KOffice demand

Although KOffice has its admirers, in many people's minds, it runs a poor second to OpenOffice.org. However, some European developers expect that situation to change, and to encourage that change, they have created  KOfficeSource, a company incorporated in Germany.

http://www.linux.com/feature/125896

   

1202475700

 

MySQL's Mårten Mickos on Sun

"We feel like we have joined a giant startup," Mickos gushes, before  singling out Jonathan Schwartz's "brilliant" CEO charisma as one of the chief tipping-points: "Who wouldn't want to work for him?"    

http://linuxbusinessnews.sys-con.com/read/497444_p.htm

   

1202488487

 

Virtualization benefits Linux, Unix adoption

Like dinosaurs in their time, the monolithic, commercial operating systems (OSes) have ruled their world for an age. Server virtualization has heralded a new era, however, and OSes as we have known them probably won't thrive in it.  

http://searchservervirtualization.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid94_gci1297141,00.html

   

1202488630

 

Hitting Microsoft Where It Hurts

Google already has  server-based versions of Google Docs, which duplicate the functions of  Microsoft's Office software. However, the Google Apps aren't always as full-featured or heavy-duty as Microsoft's software.  

http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/61556.html

   

1202488920

 

Vector Linux 5.9 Standard Gold Review

Vector Linux is a really great distribution, and with this release the rough edges have been removed. Its stable, fast, looks good and has an OOBE that is  second to none in the arena. It is highly recommended for both newbies and experts alike.  

http://simplyjat.blogspot.com/2008/02/vector-linux-59-standard-gold-review.html

   

1202489064

 

More GNU/Linux distros = more choice

With more than 300 active distributions (distros), Linux is on a roll. Linux distros primarily differ in terms of features since they are built on variants of the same kernel (32-bit/64-bit; with various features of the  kernel enabled or disabled).

http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20080211/opensource03.shtml

   

1202489433

 

Microsoft - Stop Open Source Assimilation

Even though IronRuby is under Microsoft's own -Ms-PL open source license, IronRuby is too close to Microsoft and runs this same risk. I'm concerned  that again we will have Ruby as most of the world knows it, and then  Microsoft's version of Ruby, shunned by those who haven't drunk Redmond's Kool-aid.    

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/24800

   

1202489582

 

Linux Air: Hitting the road with the Eee PC

The Eee PC will make life much easier for my wife and me on our trip. It will be far better weight-wise, and infinitely better than not having any PC at all for six weeks. We can save our photos, do internet banking with far less risk than in Net cafes..

http://blogs.computerworld.com/asus_eee_pc

   

1202489764

 

Kenya: Software Piracy Costing Government Sh1bn

"Our focus is to intensify enforcement for even greater results," Mr Sigei  said. Last year, however the board took legal action on a number of cyber cafe operators within Nairobi, a move that made some outlets adopt Open  Source software.  

http://allafrica.com/stories/200802070864.html

   

1202489890

 

gwenview: falling in love all over again

Obviously gwenview is not a replacement for something like digikam or kphotoalbum which have different (though related) use cases, but for quickly  skipping through images and tidying them up ...

http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2008/02/gwenview-falling-in-love-all-over-again.html

   

1202490054

 

Enterprise OS Emerges Above Platform Layer

One of the trends we will definitely see continuing into the new year is that of enterprise customers demanding open source solutions above and beyond the traditional demand for Linux. Linux has made huge headway in the enterprise market with customers increasingly realising the advantages of using Linux as a platform for their solutions.

http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/industryinsight/opensource/vanstaden080207.asp?A=COV&S=Cover&T=Section&O=C

   

1202490725

 

Top 10 Ubuntu-based Distributions

10. Mythbuntu; 9. Ubuntu Christian Edition; 8. Protech; 7. nUbuntu; 6. gOS; 5. Freespire; 4. Ubuntu Ultimate Edition; 3. OpenGEU; 2. Fluxbuntu; 1. Linux Mint

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-10-Ubuntu-based-Distributions-78211.shtml

   

1202547754

 

Ubuntu picks KVM over Xen for virtualization

"For the Hardy Heron release, we've really picked up the virtualization ball. Virtualization is making its way into data centers and  onto developer workstations everywhere. Even 'regular' users are using it to run Ubuntu on Mac OS X all the time," Hansen said.

http://www.news.com/8301-13580_3-9867657-39.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

   

1202547946

 

Can open source and capitalism co-exist?

And that's why FOSS is becoming ever more important not just in technology, but in a whole economy that runs on technology.

http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS4779678347.html

   

1202548086

 

Format harmonization getting government help?

The incentive for Microsoft to fully cooperate and fully interoperate should be greater given global antitrust pressures. ODF developers and supporters  should take the opportunity to do likewise, thus improving format flexibility and choice.  

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/02/08/format-harmonization-getting-government-help/

   

1202548325

 

Chip heads drive Linux mobile challenge

But Apple can't afford to be complacent. The iPhone, along with Windows, will soon be under siege from a plethora of Linux-based mobile devices, thanks to those chaps in the chip sector.  

http://www.regdeveloper.co.uk/2008/02/08/linux_versus_iphone/

   

1202548457

 

Aaron Seigo: stupid patents

Future society will look back upon us and cluck their tongue at how stupid we were for having let the patent system encroach upon things such as software  on the one hand and become so baroque a system as to be generally lacking usefulness on the other.   [well said.]

http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2008/02/stupid-patents.html

   

1202548579

 

Linux phone stack firm gains new chip partners

Azingo revealed that its Linux-based phone stack will be part of a 3G phone reference design based on Broadcom's dual-ARM-core BCM2153 multimedia  baseband system-on-chip (SoC). Azingo also announced that Azingo Mobile will  be integrated with a Samsung S3C2442 mobile-device SoC.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9142333059.html

   

1202548703

 

Stable kernels 2.6.23.15 and 2.6.24.1

The 2.6.23.15 and 2.6.24.1 stable kernel updates are out.

http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/24017

   

1202548812

 

Myah OS 3.0 Beta 1 [Screenshots]

Hitting the web this week in addition to Fedora 9 Alpha, OpenSuSE 11.0 Alpha 2, and Yellow Dog Linux 6.0 was the first beta release for Myah OS. This is a desktop Linux distribution that is assembled via custom build scripts and its own package management solution.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=995&num=1

   

1202548950

 

GoblinX, a Beautiful Brazilian Distro

GoblinX is a Slackware-based Linux distribution directed towards desktop users and features a highly customized desktop. Acccording to Distrowatch, the primary goal of GoblinX is to create a more pleasant and functional desktop, standardizing all icons and themes to make it easy for novice users to learn about available applications.

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/goblinx-beautiful-brazilian-distro.html

   

1202549113

 

The truth about Microsoft Office compatibility

...they do this not because they want to advance the state of the art in Office document models, but rather because they have to bring the two-decade worth of legacy and bugged if not broken features into the future.    

http://ooxmlisdefectivebydesign.blogspot.com/2008/02/truth-about-microsoft-office.html

   

1202550577

 

Eliminating the 'Software Tax'

So, imagine receiving and opening a document, having the ability to read and edit that document, all from a program different from that in which it was  created. Now imagine being able to send that document to anyone in the world. That is the goal of the OpenDocument Format (ODF).  

http://opensource.sys-con.com/read/498422_p.htm

   

1202550754

 

Reviving OS/2's best in the Linux desktop

Of course, many of you are asking, "SOM, What's the heck is SOM?" I'll tell you. It's a CORBA object-oriented shared library. Those of you who aren't programmers are doubtlessly staring cross-eyed at the screen right about now.

http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7822082064.html

   

1202550931

 

Open source rising

Apache, the world?s numero uno Web server, is going strong. As per Netcraft?s December 2007 survey, Apache has close to 50% of the market with Microsoft?s  IIS coming second with almost 36%.

http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20080211/edit01.shtml

   

1202551074

 

Novell's .Net moment

Novell has struggled to compete in the open-source world. Combining with Microsoft hasn't helped. So why not, as Dave suggests, link up with Microsoft's .Net code to build an ecosystem around it that would complement  Microsoft's own efforts to do so?  

http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9867460-16.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheOpenRoad

   

1202551190

 

GPL Project Watch List for Week of 02/08

This week on our GPL v3 database, another 50 new GPL v3 projects have been added, bringing our total to 1674 GPL v3 projects.  

http://gpl3.blogspot.com/2008/02/gpl-project-watch-list-for-week-of-0208.html

   

1202551356

 

Live From SoCal Linux Expo: More Substance Than Style

What Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds had in mind when they started the free software movement was the idea that software is a tool, not a product. It exists to help us learn and discover more about the world around us, and then to share that knowledge with everyone else. Someone ought to teach that to Steve Jobs.    

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/61608.html

   

1202574135

 

Tech, G.P.: Linux experiment is going my way

She tried it on her own, with a little coaching, and found it seemed she could do what she wanted to. She'd give it a try and see what happened.

http://www.thedailystar.com/lifestyles/local_story_040041538.html

   

1202574241

 

XO As A Tool To Preserve Language/Culture

The first dialect to be setup for use on the XO is Limbu. This is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by more than 300,000 people in eastern Nepal as  well as parts of Myanmar, Bhutan and India.  

http://olpcnepal.blogspot.com/2007/03/xo-as-tool-to-preserve-languageculture.html

   

1202574374

 

A life without Windows is nice.

Well, back to my studies. Thanks to Linux, I've not had to update a virus program or had to worry about any of that stuff that used to cause slow downs  and headaches when I ran Windows. Ahh, the bliss and freedom of open source software.  

http://lexlocilinux.blogspot.com/2008/02/life-without-windows-is-nice.html

   

1202574494

 

Windows Still Isn't Linux

It's ironic how there are so many users who cling to Microsoft Windows and then proudly tout that the first thing they do is run out and load up on free or open source applications. Every year, we see lists of "best free apps" or "essential apps" for Windows

http://goodcomputing.blogspot.com/2008/02/windows-still-isnt-linux.html

   

1202574593

 

TOPCASED: System development using Open Source

Led by aircraft manufacturer Airbus, several companies located in the French Aerospace Valley close to Toulouse have, therefore, formed a consortium and initiated the TOPCASED Open Source project to create the necessary system development tools. TOPCASED is an acronym for Toolkit in Open source for Critical Applications & Systems Development.  

http://www.heise-online.co.uk/open/TOPCASED-System-development-using-Open-Source--/features/110028

   

1202574705

 

Open source seeks sponsors

The conference will take place from 16 to 20 March in Dakar, Senegal, and is expected to feature FOSSFA patron and SA's minister of public service and administration, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.  

http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/software/2008/0802081044.asp?O=FPTOP&S=Open%20Source&A=LIN

   

1202574861

 

Gen Kanai, “Open Source in Asia” at Lift 08

Historically open source is changed from individual (mid 1990), late 1990 big community such as KLDP, mid 2000 by bloggers, small communities. In late 2000, it will be open source business, strong communities and full time open source developers!  

http://www.mozilla.or.kr/zine/?p=861

   

1202622289

 

GNU and FSF News for February 2008

Did the Free Software Foundation meet their 2007 pledge drive goal? Will DefectiveByDesign try to stamp out DRM at the Boston Public Library? Does Stallman like the OLPC Project enough to replace his thinkpad with an XO?  Will the SAMBA team finally get to see Microsoft's top-secret networking protocols?

http://www.advogato.org/article/959.html

   

1202622401

 

Linux Expo can help you build a business

The focus of the two-day show at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel will be on the Linux operating system - made to work like the mainframe stalwart Unix  but now available for servers and desktop computers of all kinds. But a big part of the SCALE 6X show will be how companies like Google, Ticketmaster and Shopzilla use free, open-source s/w...

http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/ci_8210027

   

1202622508

 

John Lilly, Mozilla CEO video interview on GigaOM

The GigaOM Show had Mozilla Corporation’s CEO, John Lilly as its guest for Episode 28. John talks about the CEO transition, Firefox 3, Mozilla income, growth, the IPO theory and Thunderbird.  

http://mozillalinks.org/wp/2008/02/john-lilly-mozilla-ceo-video-interview-on-gigaom/

   

1202622629

 

LCA: Bringing X into a two-handed world

MPX extends X through the creation of the concept of "master" and "slave" devices. Master devices are those which generate events seen by MPX-aware clients; they are virtual devices which can be created and destroyed by the user at will.

http://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/267672/09f9237296a3b81c/

   

1202622738

 

Open Source Frees Up Business Intelligence

Synonymous with these trends, the Business Intelligence (BI) software market has seen the launch of several new open source projects related to reporting  and data warehousing.  

http://www.developer.com/open/article.php/3726621

   

1202649955

 

Microsoft's Last Big Beat: Internet Domination or Death

What can $44.6B USD mean? Well, for Microsoft (MSFT) it may mean the cost of survival.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/63876-microsoft-s-last-big-beat-internet-domination-or-death?source=yahoo

   

1202650052

 

10 days in linux

Always use envy to install your drivers. For whatever reason, the default restricted installer doesn?t install a very good driver.

http://meg-tech.com/?p=62

   

1202650127

 

OpenSolaris Ships RadeonHD Driver

Since last September when AMD's new open-source strategy was unveiled, their xf86-video-radeonhd driver and NDA-free documentation efforts have largely been to improve its Linux customer base.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=996&num=1

   

1202650241

 

Hollywood, Linux, and CinePaint at FOSDEM 2008

At first, studios had no choice but to develop Linux applications in house. The film industry has millions of lines of Linux code, both desktop applications and server pipelines. Studio Linux programmers write code in  C++, Python, Perl, and Java.

http://linuxgazette.net/147/rowe.html

   

1202650455

 

Openness to conflicting ideas urged

A refusal to compromise or to accept mediocrity is a sign of an integrative  thinker and leader. This also accounts for the success of Young, the  billionaire entrepreneur who turned a tiny company called Red Hat into the  leading purveyor of open-source Linux software.

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-books10feb10,1,3285899.story?ctrack=2&cset=true

   

1202717232

 

Open Source conference in India

Bangalore: The two-day Bangalore leg of Open Source India Week (OSIW) starts on February 11 at the Indian Institute of Science. The event, featuring Linux  and other Open Source platforms and applications, will also include Techzone, which will have workshops and technical sessions...

http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/10/stories/2008021055390500.htm

   

1202717331

 

KDE 4.0.1 added to Portage tree

KDE 4.0.1 recently joined the Portage tree, thanks to Gentoo's KDE team.

http://www.gentoo.org/news/20080210-kde-4.0.1.xml

   

1202717600

 

Software Patent Issues with OOXML (DIS 29500)

If there are issues with GPL implementations then there are IP issues with  OOXML. Microsoft implicitly concedes there are issues with GPL  implementations.  

http://brendanscott.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/ip-issues-with-ooxml-dis-29500/

   

1202717737

 

Linux, we have a PR need

So what is the state of play with open source? It was revealed only last week that 15 percent of industry giant Google's active code base is the open source language Python. And according to a recent report, the US Army is  working towards moving all of its networks over to Linux.

http://www.itnews.com.au/Feature/4203,linux-we-have-a-pr-problem.aspx

   

1202717886

 

Marble's Secrets Part II - Walking In The Shoes Of Slartibar

Why Marble is the perfect choice for Asus EeePC, OLPC & Co and some Embedded Devices ...  

http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/3272

   

1202718011

 

Linux 2.6.25-rc1 Released

Ok, it's a bloody large -rc (as was 24-rc1, for that matter), probably because the 2.6.24 release cycle dragged out, so people had a lot of things pending. The full diff is something like 11MB and 1.4M lines of diffs, with the bulk of the stuff being in architecture updates and drivers.

http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/2/10/327

   

1202718150

 

Winner takes all in open source: The MySQL example

The numbers speak for themselves, with 60 percent of the 35,000-strong Alfresco community running MySQL.

http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9868833-16.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheOpenRoad

   

1202718312

 

GoHello debuts at Mobile World Congress

Meanwhile, Linux-based phones will be on show by the LiMo Foundation and Red Bend software. The LiMo Platform, unveiled at the beginning of February, is said to be the first globally competitive, Linux-based software platform for mobile handsets.

http://www.itweek.co.uk/itweek/news/2209296/gohello-debuts-mobile-world

   

1202718420

 

economy computing with GNU/Linux

$63 and a week later I had a nice four year old Sun LCD in good condition, plugged it in to the linux machine, and there it was, super sharp. So sharp in fact that when Judi first saw it she asked me why I was setting  up the imac in the shed.

http://knowledgegeek.blogspot.com/2008/02/economy-computing.html

   

1202718528

 

New Red Hat boss defines company's future

"He's an operator," says Raven Zachary, an analyst with the 451 Group. "It's tough to run an airline. Even though there have been lots of critiques of the  airlines, the reality is that he understands complex issues related to operations."  

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1290022236&rid=-50

   

1202739979

 

OSFI raises objections to ASSCOHAM's stance on OOXML

An industry body is expected to listen to all sides of a debate before arriving at a conclusion and we are disappointed that a respected body like ASSOCHAM, which has  temendous credibility among policy makers has not followed this process.      

http://osindia.blogspot.com/2008/02/osfi-raises-objections-to-asscohams.html

   

1202740132

 

Subject: OpenOffice.org on OLPC

I'm amazed -- it works. I installed OOo to a USB stick and ran it from the terminal on the OLPC. It couldn't find a Java runtime, so I installed the Java SDK and set my $PATH variable properly. It appears to work like a champ.  I loaded a 5MB word processing document with images, and it's fairly responsive. I'm very amazed/impressed.

http://lists.oasis-open.org/archives/odf-adoption/200802/msg00002.html

   

1202740247

 

OOoCon in China?

The appearance of Beijing is particularly interesting, because it's still not really clear how well open source is doing in China. Maybe this is a hint that there's more interest than you might think.  

http://opendotdotdot.blogspot.com/2008/02/ooocon-in-china.html

   

1202740363

 

MWC - Razr, others designated LiMo Linux phones

The LiMo Foundation plans to announce 18 phones based on its platform, including some that are already on the market, on Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/021108-mwc-razr-others-designated-limo.html

   

1202740481

 

Orange Joins LiMo Foundation to Mobilise Linux Industry

Orange today announced its entrance to the LiMo Foundation, a landmark move  that marks a new era for mobile Linux, fostering unprecedented industry collaboration and a new future of exciting mobile services for customers.

http://media.netpr.pl/notatka_93336.html

   

1202740602

 

LiMo Gains Steam as Mobile Linux of Choice

Several more members of the mobile Linux LiPS Forum are switching allegiance to the LiMo Foundation, this time including board and executive committee  members, indicating that LiPS is losing steam.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021100137.html

   

1202740817

 

On what Helio has learnt: Open Source is the General Trend!

Helio has absorbed the idea of open source platform application, which has been activated and widely used in the United States, for WDP 2.0 project.  Unix, SunOne, WebLogic, Commercial BPM Solution, all which was WDP 1.0  system-based, have been changed to open source based platforms...

http://www.zdnet.co.kr/etc/eyeon/enterprise/0,39036961,39165784,00.htm

   

1202740921

 

Linux stack vendor folds in browser engine, phone features

Trolltech announced it was proceeding with integrating the Webkit rendering engine into its Qt application framework for Linux desktop and mobile application development. The Finnish firm also announced version 4.3 of  Qtopia Phone Edition (QPE), adding faster start-up and touchscreen support.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4151342003.html

   

1202741213

 

Perens: 'Badgeware' threat to open source's next decade

Perens said the growth in licenses, especially the emergence of "badgeware", or attribution licenses used by numerous open source companies, such as last year's Common Public Attribution License (CPAL), is dangerous. Today, we have 68 licenses ranging from the well-known GNU General Public License(GPL)

http://www.regdeveloper.co.uk/2008/02/11/open_source_at_ten/

   

1202741495

 

Alfresco's Open Source Barometer

Overall, OpenOffice.org chalks up a very respectable 24% to Microsoft Office's 66%. This is a much higher penetration than I would have guessed for open source on the desktop, and suggests that  among those adopting open source programs OpenOffice.org is doing really well – pretty much at the Firefox level of success.

http://www.computerworlduk.com/community/blogs/index.cfm?entryid=475&blogid=14

   

1202741646

 

Yellow Dog Linux Shipping With Yellow Dog PS3s

Terra Soft's Yellow Dog Linux is already a favourite with the type of people who like to mess around with their PS3. Now, it's been made available to people who aren't so keen to mess around with their PS3.

http://kotaku.com/354771/yellow-dog-linux-shipping-with-ps3

   

1202786116

 

Navicron predicts greater Linux adoption in mobile devices

"It is our view that when evaluating prospects for the growth of Linux, the compelling benefits of open-source software can not be ignored," said Matt Kattilakoski, chairman of Navicron's board of directors.

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2008/02/11/daily1.html?ana=from_rss

   

1202786437

 

OOXML: disquiet across the Tasman

"My personal view is that for a company with Microsoft's seemingly endless  resources this is a very cynical ploy.

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/16571/1148/1/0/

   

1202786554

 

Leading Hospital Relies on Red Hat Solutions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux now runs on 40 BIDMC servers, 11 of which are installed in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Cluster that hosts Intersystems Cache  and the hospital's proprietary Triple A applications, those that are most  mission-critical for patients.  

http://www.centredaily.com/business/technology/story/393977.html

   

1202789155

 

A Deluge of Facts KOs OOXML (Office Open XML)

ECMA, a RIAA-like industry group dedicated to advancing its members? interests, published its responses to comments of the ISO National Bodies in response to Microsoft?s Office Open XML application for ISO standardization.

http://www.fanaticattack.com/2008/a-deluge-of-facts-kos-ooxml-office-open-xml.html

   

1202799701

 

DFAT rolls out Linux-based management appliances

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has started deploying Linux-based Opengear console servers to remotely monitor and manage its international locations, including Australian Embassies, Consulates, High  Commissions and territories.  

http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;336038093

   

1202799931

 

SCO Group lays off 30 workers  

Lindon company cuts 26 percent of work force

http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/254823/18/

   

1202800042

 

Freescale Provides Integrated Linux BSP on Cellular Products

Freescale is now offering support for the Linux operating system on its cellular products. Freescale's Linux cellular platform is capable of supporting any Linux Application Framework, whether it is an industry  standard or an OEM?s proprietary solution.  

http://www.linuxelectrons.com/news/mobile/16117/freescale-provides-integrated-linux-bsp-cellular-products

   

1202831778

 

Sri Lanka to introduce one laptop per child-2000000 Linuxes!

Two-million primary school children are to be provided with US$ 100-worth laptops under a farsighted initiative.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080210/FinancialTimes/ft310.html

   

1202832005

 

Everex Zonbu Notebook [Review]

The Zonbu PC, a $99 miniature desktop that debuted earlier this year, generated some excitement among those with shallow pockets—at least until they saw the fine print. You have to pay the two-year subscription plan  (ranging anywhere from $12.95 to $19.95 per month) up front before you can call the desktop your own.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2259191,00.asp

   

1202832123

 

Eight Distros a Week: Debian 4.0

I run Debian on all my Macintosh PowerPC machines for two basic reasons. First, because it works flawlessly on the hardware, and secondly — and probably more importantly — while Debian developers seem to be on top of just  about every possible personal-computing architecture on this planet

http://larrythefreesoftwareguy.wordpress.com/2008/02/10/eight-distros-a-week-debian-40-2/

   

1202832288

 

SAM GNU/Linux Desktop shows promise

SAM Linux Desktop, an Xfce-fronted distribution based on PCLinuxOS, aims to be a complete and modern desktop operating system. Though it has problems that need to be worked out before it will match the competition, it offers an easy install, a 3-D desktop environment, and a flurry of programs to suit your needs.    

http://www.linux.com/feature/126415

   

1202832405

 

[KDE/GNU/Linux:] Fetch, Nepomuk, fetch!

I blogged about the virtual  folders idea for KMail which will be realized through Nepomuk. But before  that there is the "simple" desktop search. We know it from systems like Beagle or Strigi. With Nepomuk, however, a lot more is possible. We are just  getting started.    

http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/3274

   

1202832647

 

The World Watches As OSIW Kicks Off In Bengaluru!

India's premier event on Linux and Open Source -- Open Source India Week 2008  (OSIW) -- has just got under way, with the stage set and the big shots of the  open source world in at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/24663/news.htm

   

1202832740

 

Innova Card: Linux powered PCI-PED certified single-chip POS

Innova Card announces that Card Access Services has obtained PCI-PED approval for its USIP based CASPAD C200 EFTPOS running Linux operating system.

http://www.embedded-control-europe.com/prodnews?cat=1&pid=1342

   

1202832859

 

Free software is social software

Free software is a viable option for almost any type of organisation, and it has many advantages that have been extensively exposed elsewhere. In the case of NGOs, all these advantages apply, but a few more factors support the use of free software.

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/ngo_and_free_software

   

1202833054

 

Linux Got Game: Alien Arena 2007 Review

I find the game very addictive, although I’m a "below average" gamer. I always get smoked in single player game even in easy mode. Maybe they gave  those bots too much AI (hehe). Anyway, I also tried multiplaying over the  network and I got eaten alive.  

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/linux-got-game-alien-arena-2007-review.html

   

1202883018

 

Becta blocking modernisation of school's ICT    

In a report published today Becta, the government agency responsible for advising schools on technology, has been accused of blocking schools from meeting their carbon emissions targets and limiting choice in the procurement of ICT solutions.

http://www.siriusit.co.uk/news/becta-blocking-modernisation-of-schools-ict.html

   

1202883154

 

Linpus Launches Its Unique Dual-Mode User Interface Linux

Linpus Technologies will be demonstrating its brand new Linux operating system, Linpus Linux Lite, designed to empower the next billion PC customers. Linpus Linux Lite has a unique dual-mode user interface making it an easy way to start enjoying the opportunity of information.

http://linux.sys-con.com/read/500004_p.htm

   

1202883274

 

Ministry of Justice updates open-source policy

The Ministry of Justice has added an extra policy covering total cost of ownership to its Open Source Adoption Paper, a paper described by New Zealand Open Source society President Don Christie as “groundbreaking”.  

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/3E60DD1CD8CBB9BFCC2573E9000C0F12

   

1202883471

 

Presens partners with Red Hat

Presens Technologies is the newest "Advanced Business Partner" to Red Hat, and will provide software, hardware and application services using Red Hat's  open-source platforms to clients, according to an announcement.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/080212/1590159.html?.v=1http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/080212/1590159.html?.v=1

   

1202883611

 

Burton Group = Microsoft Mouthpiece

Guy, excuse me, did you say "conflicts of interest"? Please explain. Or maybe when Peter O'Kelly comes back from speaking at Microsoft's Office Developers Conference he can explain it for us?  

http://www.robweir.com/blog/2008/02/punct-contrapunct.html

   

1202883740

 

Linux phone stack firm releases dev suite, touts handset win

Access has released a suite of development tools and launched an online resource for mobile phone developers. Designed for its Access Linux Platform  (ALP), the ALP Development Suite has already been used to develop  applications for a new ALP-based phone to be manufactured by Samsung for the Orange mobile network, Access said.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5795116707.html

   

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Dual, quad-core MIPS64 SoCs boast Linux SDKs

Fabless networking semiconductor vendor Cavium announced faster Linux-compatible Octeon processors for entry- to mid-level networking,  wireless base stations, and storage services applications. The Octeon Plus  CN52XX MIPS64 family can provide up to 4Gbps of network throughput at under 10 Watts, says the company.    

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9551506276.html

   

1202883934

 

Debian & APT - Why I love it

I don?t want to say its the best, but I?ve been using Debian, Ubuntu and other APT based Linuxes for years now.   Ubuntu on desktop PC?s and Debian on Servers (only because I have a few servers already on Debian and keeping all identical is worth doing).     I don?t run GUI?s on my servers.  

http://www.itpro.co.uk/blogs/danj/2008/02/12/debian-apt-why-i-love-it/

   

1202884046

 

GNU's upcoming 25-year anniversary

Bruce Perens' 10 year look back at the "Open Source" marketing campaign reminded me of another anniversary coming up. On September 27th, it'll be the  25-year anniversary of the GNU project's announcement, and thus, of the free software movement. That's a biggie. What to do?  

http://fsfe.org/en/fellows/ciaran/ciaran_s_free_software_notes/gnu_s_upcoming_25_year_anniversary

   

1202885709

 

Motorola produces a Linux-based slider with an open platform

But the real standout feature of this device is that it runs on Motorola's mobile Linux platform, Motomagx.  

http://www.betanews.com/article/Motorola_produces_a_Linuxbased_slider_with_an_open_platform/1202762519

   

1202885844

 

From counterculture flag to corporate gold star

According to David Christian, when a client's operating system platform is to change from Windows to Linux, one of the main issues that concern them is whether their staffs have the ability to support Linux. However,  surprisingly, he finds that many are already familiar with Linux.

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/021208-linux-culture.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1202885992

 

BenQ to launch Linux ultramobile device in Q2

BenQ's MID sports a Linux operating system, but the company tweaked the user interface to work more closely with its functions.

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=mobile_and_wireless&articleId=9062221&taxonomyId=15&intsrc=kc_top

   

1202886158

 

Open source on campus: The Stanford Open Source Lab

Over the last few months, open source has gained momentum at Stanford University in the form of the Stanford Open Source Lab. Inspired by groups like the Free Software Foundation, Oregon State University?s Open Source Lab,  Drupal, Openflows Community Technology Lab, and MIT?s Open Course Ware..

http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2008/02/12/open-source-on-campus-the-stanford-open-source-lab/

   

1202900740

 

There can be only one [document standard]

I will concentrate on one single, central issue, instead of starting a multi-threaded discussion. There cannot be two International Standards.

http://www.piana.eu/?q=en/disposition_comments_2

   

1202900871

 

Stalking the Internet Operating System

Competing with Android, Google’s Linux-based, open operating system for mobile devices, has become another Microsoft priority. The opportunity to sell ads and deliver applications on mobile devices will grow exponentially,  and Google is poised to move into the market in a big way

http://seekingalpha.com/article/64362-stalking-the-internet-operating-system?source=yahoo

   

1202900977

 

VARs Partner To Deliver Open Source Tech To Government Agenc

"We're a master government aggregator," said Craig Abod, president of Carahsoft, Reston, Va. "We represent Red Hat, and have built a government practice around open source. There is a lot of inertia now for government agencies to look at open source. It can be very cost effective..."

http://www.crn.com/government/206501272

   

1202901301

 

Ixonos launches linux-based open source platform

Ixonos has developed a software platform for the development of smartphones and mobile computers. The platform is based on Linux operating system and open source tools and components.  

http://www.swbusiness.fi/portal/news/news_from_software_business_cluster/corporate_news/?id=21359

   

1202901422

 

‘I am ashamed to use proprietary software’

Krishnakant Mane says that the freedom and flexibility provided by open  source software enables him to work with a variety of interfaces and is integral to his work at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.  

http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/12/stories/2008021261010400.htm

   

1202901580

 

Small Linux distros: Puppy, SLAX and DSL

Each of the described systems is almost perfect but only in particular aspects. The authors of those systems had different goals and we should remember this when choosing one of them for personal use.    

http://polishlinux.org/livecd/small-linux-distros-puppy-slax-and-dsl/

   

1202901683

 

Open for the Future

Besides the issue of cost, the increasing scope and complexity of military software requirements encourages the use of open source. "If the project is  of a sufficient scale, you cannot get there without an open source approach," said Dewey Houck, a senior engineer at Boeing, the lead systems integrator for the Army's FCS.

http://www.military-information-technology.com/article.cfm?DocID=2326

   

1202901793

 

The little laptop that could -- do just about anything

Many people are, apparently. The Taiwan company reportedly exceeded expectations in the past quarter, shipping 350,000 Eees out the door. When more people get them, they'll lose that cool factor. I don't care a whit  about that. Just don't take away my Eee.

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/business/story.html?id=a329f567-c3e4-4318-a0ef-c39b58d7e513

   

1202901908

 

Why Linux?

Since I need to learn something new, I might as well learn Linux! Someone in  Microsoft must be a Linux spy, they made the new Vista + Office 2007 to up the obstacles of upgrading from XP, and migrating to Linux looks more viable than ever.  

http://sglinux.blogspot.com/2008/02/why-linux-part-i.html

   

1202902019

 

Why I use GNU/Linux

Everybody knows that I believe in free software, the recent flamewar on my post about the Desktop espoused that clearly. With this post however, I wish to answer another factor - the apparent belief that GNU/linux doesn?t ?work?.  

http://silentcoder.co.za/silentcoder/components/com_jd-wp/?p=283

   

1202902144

 

Interview: Harald Sitter about Amarok and KDE 4

On the other hand, to be honest, I think about something that most would not even have in their minds when laborating this question: Oxygen. Only Oxygen  makes KDE 4 what it is: A seamlessly beautiful system with a uniform, and very edgy look and feel.

http://www.kubuntu-de.org/english/interview-harald-sitter-about-amarok-and-kde-4

   

1202902365

 

Linux Kernel space: Ticket spinlocks

Spinlocks are Linux's simplest mechanism for preventing two threads from changing the same data. A new kernel feature increases the fairness of  spinlocks on SMP systems, preventing one thread from being "starved" of  access.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/021208-kernel.html

   

1202902541

 

Dell Promotes Linux on the Desktop

Want to know why Dell is offering Linux on desktops and laptops for home and small business? They've made a video.

http://www.montanalinux.org/dell-does-linux.html

   

1202947372

 

New Phoenix BIOS will run Linux apps when Windows fails

The basic concept is that an embedded Linux OS will accompany the core system firmware or BIOS, allowing instant-on applications to be run from it at any time.  

http://www.betanews.com/article/New_Phoenix_BIOS_will_run_Linux_apps_when_Windows_fails/1202928412

   

1202947568

 

Farmer gives low-cost laptop a proper field test

FROM his hot, dusty, locust-plagued property in the NSW outback, a software engineer who goes by the name Quozl is doing his bit to help educate 1.5  billion of the world's poorest children.  

http://www.theage.com.au/news/technology/farmer-gives-lowcost-laptop-a-proper-field-test/2008/02/11/1202578700580.html

   

1202947882

 

Obsidian signs deal to offer Ubuntu training

South African Linux and open source specialists, Obsidian, will from March be offering official training for the Ubuntu Certified Professional programme.

http://www.tectonic.co.za/?p=2138

   

1202948023

 

Decurion Corporation Migrates Ticket Sales Website to Linux

Since implementing JBoss Enterprise Application Platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Global File System for Decurion’s ArcLight Cinemas website, the company has experienced enhanced support and increased performance, scalability and cost-effectiveness.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080213/20080213005802.html?.v=1

   

1202948173

 

The Expanding Role of Open Source in the Data Center

Many companies are using Linux, Apache and other open source software to  power Web and file servers, but when it comes to managing the data center,  most have held back.

http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/61636.html

   

1202948259

 

Rare Jon 'maddog' Hall video interview - and an even rarer m

He's a popular guy, that maddog. And with good reason. It's a little surprising that there is nary a video of him speaking to be seen anywhere on  the Web. So here you go, video-lovers and maddog fans. These videos are for  you.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/126961

   

1202962266

 

Red Hat aims to make JBoss an enterprise player

Red Hat on Wednesday put some muscle behind its intention to make its JBoss middleware as ubiquitous in the enterprise as its Linux software, committing new sales, marketing and technical resources to accelerating the adoption of JBoss among the largest corporations.  

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/021308-red-hat-aims-to-make.html

   

1202962428

 

?2 scheme for teachers and students for StarOffice

Maltese students and teachers can purchase StarOffice applications software for a once-only payment of ?2.  

http://www.maltamedia.com/artman2/publish/financial/article_5033.shtml

   

1202962539

 

Google updates Android software development kit

Google released an update to the SDK (software development kit) for Android,  its mobile-phone operating system.

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/021308-google-updates-android-software-development.html

   

1202962677

 

Your next phone could run Linux

Since Android has been demo’d running live on processors and chipsets from TI and Qualcomm, the platform is technically ready for manufacturers to develop and prototype the solution. We can expect some Android devices at next year’s MWC.

http://www.tectonic.co.za/?p=2139

   

1202962806

 

Ohm Sweet Ohm: Outgoing Linux Australia president's home

"I've always been modifying things, never treating electronics as a sealed box but rather something that can be twisted to my devious ends."  

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;396147352;fp;2;fpid;1

   

1202975494

 

Richard Stallman scared of Russia

But these "foreign Russians" usually get pretty paranoid about their "former motherland" calling it a dictatorship daily (perhaps as an excuse for their departure).

http://webplanet.ru/english/2008/02/12/stallman_scared_en.html

   

1202975584

 

Open source converter answers standards needs

The software is a web application which takes word processor files, such as  Microsoft's .doc, and converts them to Open Document Format and HTML

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/739B88C27E3C7A7DCC2573E9000C39EC

   

1202975750

 

Specsavers opts for open source to control systems access

Specsavers has completed a three-month project to scale up and roll out its user access-control capability across six countries, as it gears up for further expansion beyond the UK.  

http://www.computerworlduk.com/toolbox/open-source/hardware-networks/news/index.cfm?newsid=7475

   

1202975852

 

Linux News Readers - A call from the dark ages  

Contrary to popular belief, Usenet is not dead. It's not a dying technology, nor is it an old school technology that is going the way of classic services such as Kermit and Zmodem. Usenet is one of the biggest information sharing and collaborative tools out there in the world, spanning the entire globe

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=377

   

1202975986

 

BitRock: Application Installation in a Networked World

Both dominant commercial distributions, Solaris and Linux.  Even better, the Linux support is not limited to the dominant commercial distributions, in Red Hat and SuSE, but is inclusive of Debian, Ubuntu and other commercial and non-commercial variants.

http://redmonk.com/sogrady/2008/02/12/bitrock-application-installation-in-a-networked-world/

   

1202976121

 

Vector Linux 5.9: Light, fast Slackware-based distro

I like Vector Linux a lot, mainly for its speed and its ease of set-up and use. (It's also been interesting for this die-hard KDE fan to get to know Xfce.) Congratulations to the VL team for a job well done.  

http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/24148

   

1202995730

 

CEO says Sangoma cards made Asterisk great

Mandelstam launched Sangoma in 1984, at which time the company engineered data transfers using PCs. In 2004, Mandelstam noticed open source software.

http://www.linux.com/feature/126527

   

1202995879

 

Ask Technocrat: What Linux Distro for a Seven Year-Old?

He's a bright kid so I don't think he'll have any problems with any of the major distributions; however, one hurdle is that he will not have Internet access from his computer. Therefore, I need to find a distribution that comes with a lot of software and is not dependent on net access.

http://technocrat.net/d/2008/2/13/36152/#L36162

   

1202995988

 

Why I Chose Linux and Why I’d Do It Again

For Valentine’s day this year, my husband bought me an Eee Pc with Linux. It is the best computer I have ever owned. It comes with Open Office, Thunderbird and Firefox. It also comes with other programs that are user  friendly and useful. For under $400, I can’t believe these aren’t selling faster.    

http://nelsonmelle.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/why-i-chose-linux-and-why-id-do-it-again/

   

1202996243

 

Q&A: Jim Whitehurst, Red Hat CEO and President

In a wide ranging interview with InternetNews.com, Whitehurst discussed why the Linux business is different, why he's not getting into the database  business, where Microsoft fits into his plans and what his biggesthallenges are in moving Red Hat forward.  

http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3728026/QA+Jim+Whitehurst+Red+Hat+CEO+and+President.htm

   

1202996403

 

Eight Distros a Week: gNewSense 1.1

The KDE version of gNewSense, which I ran on the PIII desktop, ran through its paces flawlessly, although the caveat here is that I didn’t have an Internet connection and couldn’t put it through some on-line tests that I did with the laptop.  

http://larrythefreesoftwareguy.wordpress.com/

   

1203036978

 

OOXML: Existing corpus of binary documents.

The "existing corpus of binary documents" is Ecma's stock solution to most of Malaysia's comments. Instead of cleaning things up, they give the impression that they are brushing things under the carpet and putting the burden of  document fidelity on the shoulders of future developers instead of addressing it today.

http://www.openmalaysiablog.com/2008/02/existing-corpus.html

   

1203037097

 

Microsoft quietly supporting ODF?

The OpenDocument Society mentions in its newsletter that Microsoft might have an "ODF standards group" within the Microsoft Office team.

http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-41287/microsoft-quietly-supporting-odf

   

1203037318

 

Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit - Austin, Texas

I can understand that philosophy. If the Linux Foundation opened up the doors to all (estimated) 60,000,000 Linux users, they would need a city much larger than Austin, Texas (and Texas is the United State's second largest state) to hold the meeting.  

http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-foundation-collaboration-summit-austin-texas-april-8th-10th-2008

   

1203037482

 

PhysX For CUDA, Linux Support A Given?

CUDA has been supported under Linux from the start with their graphics driver now bundling the CUDA driver and version 1.1 of the CUDA Toolkit being supported under Fedora 7, RHEL 3/4/5, SLED 10, OpenSuSE 10, and Ubuntu 7.04  (binary downloads).    

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjMzNA

   

1203037625

 

XFCE and Usability: Fedora vs. Xubuntu

I don't consider XFCE as the best desktop environment, however it's still lighter than GNOME, it's still not under the contamination attack from the  Mono guys, and it's increasingly tempting in recent times, since GNOME seems to be a captive of Novell, KDE3 is a dead end, and KDE4 is Vistaesque to its best.

http://beranger.org/index.php?page=diary&2008%2F02%2F14%2F09%2F54%2F28-xfce-and-usability-fedora-vs-xub

   

1203037700

 

OOXML — The Apple Headache

First of all, I will like to point out that the format of documents produced by Microsoft Office 2007 is not OOXML (Ecma 376). Microsoft Office 2007 documents contains, according to my sources, many elements not specified in Ecma 376, such as binary code, macros, OLE objects, ActiveX, DRM and SharePoint metadata.  

http://notebook.bekkelund.net/2008/02/13/ooxml-%E2%80%94-the-apple-headache/

   

1203038005

 

Mozilla 2 promises big change

The beta 3 version of Firefox 3, released this week, will probably be the last version of the browser based on the original Mozilla platform, celebrating its tenth anniversary next week. Work is already underway on a  revamp of Firefox's underlying platform - Mozilla.  

http://www.regdeveloper.co.uk/2008/02/14/mozilla_two/

   

1203038228

 

Open source - and an open mind

Zymaris was very active in the area of advocacy some years back but that has fallen off somewhat. If truth be told, he is somewhat cynical about those who claim to be advocates nowadays. And there we go off the record, so you, gentle reader, can theorise in any direction you like.

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/16646/1148/

   

1203062539

 

Government/corporate project declares plan to promote OSS wi

The main industrial  players are Mandriva, Atos Origin, Bull, and Engineering Ingegneria Informatica. While Qualipso founders include organizations from China and  Brazil, the main project focus now is on Europe.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/126700

   

1203062649

 

The experts' legal guide on free software

On Valentine's Day, the SFLC (Software Freedom Law Center) published a legal guide, "A Legal Issues Primer for Open Source and Free Software Projects," for open-source developers and organizers.  

http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS8821390933.html

   

1203062731

 

KDE development now based on Qt 4.4

The Qt snapshot in the KDE development tree was update to Qt 4.4 pre-Beta some hours ago. Qt 4.4 dependent features can now be included into KDE’s main tree.  

http://liquidat.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/kde-development-now-based-on-qt-44/

   

1203062991

 

Red Hat's JBoss dons Black Tie to target BEA Tuxedo

Red Hat Thursday revealed a JBoss middleware project aimed at displacing BEA's Tuxedo transaction-monitoring engine, which has a significant legacy install base.  

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/021408-red-hats-jboss-dons-black.html

   

1203068193

 

The BSI Has Been Corrupted by Microsoft

Britain will be essentially represented by a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, having rejected OOXML several months ago. This apparently comes after a reappointment.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/15/bsi-sends-microsoft-partner/

   

1203075672

 

IceBuntu alpha 2 screenshot

There’s been an update to the fledgling IceBuntu derivative of Ubuntu, with a new theme and a few other minor adjustments. This one seems to be called “alpha 2,” if I read the ISO title correctly. I tried it out this  afternoon and took a screenshot.  

http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/icebuntu-alpha-2-screenshot/

   

1203075755

 

SGI Acquires Linux Networx

The acquisition should help SGI build Linux-based clusters for high-performance computing.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Infrastructure/SGI-Acquires-Linux-Networx/

   

1203076089

 

Android opens door to IC open source

The backers of Android point to the benefits of an open-source model: more innovation as more companies develop solutions, faster time-to-market, lower price points and even better utilization of the sheer power of the  applications processors.

http://www.eetimes.com/news/semi/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206504233

   

1203076218

 

Developers warned over OOXML patent risk

"Smaller players and non-IT firms--those who are not and perhaps cannot be in close business deals with Microsoft--are potentially at a disadvantage in not  having either a relevant competing patent portfolio to bring to negotiations, or the legal resources to assess the level of risk," Vaile said.

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/software/0,39044164,62037862,00.htm

   

1203076417

 

Acer plans new, low-cost laptop [Cloudbook Out Today]

Everex?s CloudBook goes on sale at Wal-Mart starting this Friday (2/15/08), according to the company. It will cost the same as the Eee PC 4G, but it uses a standard 30GB disk drive in place of the smaller SSD. It runs the gOS  operating system, which is based on the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution...

http://blogs.zdnet.com/computers/?p=116

   

1203106771

 

How GNU/Linux Gets Contaminated with Software Patents

One thing I noticed this week is that the mono group has been able to encumber a growing number of Ubuntu (not Kubuntu) applications with proprietary Microsoft technology. However, the documentation and program descriptions do not warn of this (of course they want to keep it under the radar).

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/15/mono-contamination-in-ubuntu/

   

1203120906

 

Using MySQL as a filesystem

With MySQLfs you can store a filesystem inside a MySQL relational database. MySQLfs breaks up the byte content of files that you store in its filesystem  into tuples in the database, which allows you to store large files in the filesystem without requiring the database to support extremely large BLOB fields.

http://www.linux.com/feature/127055

   

1203121081

 

[Dell:] Oh What a Year

Then began the open source revolution, and we announced that Dell would begin to offer Ubuntu on select consumer systems in the U.S. This was just the first of many open source announcements  (Linux PCs worldwide and Ubuntu on XPS M1330).    

http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2008/02/10/45013.aspx

   

1203129850

 

Sun Confirms Inflexability & Community Disregard

On Monday OGB Chairman Rich Teer posted Sun's answer (crafted by Mr Bill Franklin with the assistance of Mr. Simon Phipps) to the OGB's request for clarification regarding the highly controversial decision to name Project  Indiana "OpenSolaris".

http://cuddletech.com/blog/pivot/entry.php?id=898

   

1203130030

 

Touch-panel PC automates with Linux, Zigbee

British Columbia-based embedded board and development services vendor Techsol announced a customizable touch-panel equipped single-board computer (SBC) based on Linux.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2476469877.html

   

1203130191

 

Vista weakness could feed Linux growth

"One the reasons people are having issues with Vista now, is that it’s much harder to – for one company - to kind of change the market and when the market has matured," he said. "People today are not probably using the  desktop all that differently from what they were five years ago, which didn’t used to be true."    

http://www.techworld.com/opsys/news/index.cfm?newsID=11447&pagtype=all

   

1203130298

 

In His Own Words: McBride

Suddenly, all the "fat lady" and "it ain't over till it's over" metaphors  were trotted out. SCO isn't dead yet, look out Linux fans!  With all due respect to my colleagues in the press: puh-leeze.

http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2008-02-15-015-26-OP-CD

   

1203130419

 

Bandits: Phoenix Rising Proceeds On Linux

At Linux Game Publishing, much of their attention as of late has been focused upon their port of X3: Reunion, which is Egosoft's successor to the (already  Linux ported) X2: The Threat.  

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=linux_bandits&num=1

   

1203130547

 

Tux Droid - Talking Linux Penguin

...you'll discover that that only Linux users can use the Tux Droid as Windows drivers aren't available.    

http://www.trustedreviews.com/peripherals/review/2008/02/16/Tux-Droid-Talking-Linux-Penguin/p1

   

1203170089

 

Linux.com quizzes new Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst (video)+Ogg

Jim Whitehurst and I met at JBoss World in Orlando, Florida, on the morning of February 13, 2008, pulled up a couple of chairs, turned on the camcorder, and talked. This video is totally uncut. Our idea here is to give you a sense of the man in a way no text interview can.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/127259

   

1203170216

 

Lean, green, open source machine

The Linutop is touted as a mainstream PC that can be used in shops, bars, kiosks and schools, or anywhere where desktop space is at a premium. Its tiny size also means that it is suitable to be embedded in cars, airplanes or  boats, or in a digital signage offering.

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/021508-lean-green-open-source.html

   

1203170402

 

Everex ships Cloudbook after slight delay

ZaReason, which distributes Everex products, said on its Web site Friday that the Cloudbook had sold out. Everex had shipped a few hundred Cloudbooks to ZaReason, Kim said. As of Friday, the PC was not yet available on TigerDirect or Newegg.  

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/02/15/Everex-ships-Cloudbook-after-slight-delay_1.html

   

1203170584

 

OLPC, IDB to launch pilot project in Haiti

The One Laptop Per Child Foundation (OLPC) has teamed up with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to launch a pilot project in Haiti, the   first time the group will be able to comprehensively evaluate the idea of  giving laptops directly to students as a learning tool.  

http://www.pcworld.ca/news/article/1da6a0aa0a0104080034c0bd078e0cf5/pg0.htm

   

1203170695

 

GPLv3 Adoption Rate Up 33%

As of February 15th, our GPL v3 database contains 1740 GPL v3 projects, which is an increase of 66 GPL v3 projects, above our expected 50 new projects a  week.  

http://gpl3.blogspot.com/2008/02/gpl-project-watch-list-for-week-of-0215.html

   

1203170842

 

[Sarcasm] Doom and Gloom! Oh My! Linux Kernal in Trouble?

Here’s the operative bit: “They could be exploited by malicious, *local* users to cause denial of service attacks, disclose potentially sensitive information or gain “root” privileges, according “to security experts.” So,  if someone sneaks into your house when you’re not there and boots up the computer...

http://www.tmgstudio.com/node/63

   

1203170954

 

Eight Distros a Week: Linux Mint Daryna 4.0 Xfce

So while I have not tested Daryna extensively ? and I don?t think that Daryna?s Xfce version is final and two days of fiddling does not qualify for a thorough test ? I can say, at first look, that Daryna is both solid and  impressive.

http://larrythefreesoftwareguy.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/eight-distros-a-week-linux-mint-daryna-40-xfce/

   

1203171120

 

Free/Open-source IRC/IM Software

Excellent overview!

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/freeopen-source-ircim-software.html

   

1203220086

 

Microsoft Launches Get the Facts Smear Campaign Against ODF

Microsoft starts poisoning search engines using money, resorts to ad hominem tactics

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/16/odf-smear-campaign/

   

1203223910

 

The Gradual Introduction of Free Software in Cuba

Without ?pushing the boat out?, the gradual introduction of free software in Cuba becomes significant to go ahead in the process of incorporating  informatics into society.

http://www.cubaheadlines.com/2008/02/16/9177/the_gradual_introduction_of_free_software_in_cuba_becomes_significant_to_go_ahead_in_the_crucial_strategy.html

   

1203229071

 

2006: The Year That Digg Was a Technology Site

DIGG, at least as a technology site, seems to be dying. It?s ironic because it actually started as a technology site ? the very same part which is being sidelined.

http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2008/02/17/2006-digg-golden-days/

   

1203236699

 

The ?99 laptop: how can it be so cheap?

The secret is simple: open-source software. The One runs on Linux, which is a rival to Windows but completely free to use. Open-source software can be freely swapped or modified by anyone who wants it.

http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/personal_tech/article3374812.ece

   

1203236850

 

openGEU - sunny Ubuntu - Overview & short tutorial

openGEU is another extremely successful Ubuntu child, running Enlightenment  17 as the desktop manager. Like gOS, another Ubuntu & Enlightenment distro  reviewed some time ago here at Dedoimedo, openGEU offers a healthy  refreshment of color and choices to the already well-established distro.  

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/opengeu_overview.html

   

1203236921

 

The Year of Linux

Linux absolutely is doing well in embedded devices, and I'm sure that trend  is going to continue. But Linux has not yet regained the ground that Unix lost in the SMB application market. Back in the 80's and even into the 90's,  that market was strongly pro-Unix.

http://aplawrence.com/Linux/year-of-linux.html

   

1203237138

 

Usability in Open Source Software

Celeste Lyn Paul is Senior Interaction Architect for User-Centered Design, Inc., organizes the KDE Usability Project, and works with open source  projects such as KDE, Linux Foundation, OpenUsability, and Ubuntu.  

http://www.upassoc.org/upa_publications/upa_voice/volumes/2008/february/usability-open-source.html

   

1203237248

 

Doing Business in China? Be Aware of Different Culture

?Knowledge should be free is a strong cultural belief in China,? said Red Hat?s former top executive in Beijing at a conference about globalization put   on by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development.

http://localtechwire.com/business/local_tech_wire/news/story/2443062/

   

1203252773

 

I Drank the Kool Aid

Despite years of resistance, I am now a Kubuntu user. It's taken a lot to get me here, but if you're interested, hang on to your hat.

http://www.liferay.com/web/rsezov/home/blogs/i_drank_the_kool_aid

   

1203252869

 

25 Coolest Linux Wallpapers

I’ve noticed that Linux newbies take so much pride with their newly installed distro that they will most likely spend a lot of time searching the web for  Linux-themed desktop wallpapers. So, I decided to provide here or share some of the best (in my own opinion) Linux wallpapers that I have collected before.    

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/25-coolest-linux-wallpapers.html

   

1203260424

 

Linux steps up to power NZ Stock Exchange

The New Zealand Stock Exchange is moving to a Linux platform for its  settlement and clearing system, replacing its existing HP NonStop platform  and applications in order to reduce cost and increase flexibility.  

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/F586239BCCA7593FCC2573F00001488E

   

1203260583

 

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 updated

The Debian project is pleased to announce the third update of its stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (codename etch). This update mainly adds  corrections for security problems to the stable release, along with a few adjustment to serious problems.  

http://www.debian.org/News/2008/20080217

   

1203319054

 

Linux Kernel 2.4.36.1 Released

Willy Tarreau has released a new Linux 2.4 series kernel, 2.4.36.1.  It includes fixes for 6 minor security issues, most of them brought by Dann Frazier of the  Debian security team. It also restores the ability to build  user-space depending on kernel headers with GCC 4.2.  

http://www.linuxelectrons.com/news/linux/16209/linux-kernel-2-4-36-1-released

   

1203319172

 

GNU/Linux Desktop ‘Market Share’ Around 35%?

While operating system usage is very difficult to gauge where Linux is involved, AWStats gives figures based on cases where there is confidence and certainty that the connection is made from GNU/Linux PCs. Here are the numbers...

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/18/linux-installed-base-case-study/

   

1203319309

 

OOXML Contains Proprietary Microsoft Codecs (as 'Standard')

CMA removes some Microsoft's formats from the list of examples. Does that mean that ASF and WMV are excluded from the list of supported codecs? Of course not.

http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-41316/good-bye-interoperability-2-with-proprietary-audio-and-video-formats

   

1203339497

 

Virtual Testing - Xen Vs. KVM

My first test looks quite promising. I now have an Fedora 8 64-Bit on my PC, Fedora 8 64-Bit in Xen, and Fedora 9 Alpha 64-Bit in KVM. The feeling of the  system in Xen is really good. In KVM it's usable, but it doesn't run really smooth.

http://www.nuxified.org/blog/virtual_testing_xen_vs_kvm

   

1203339683

 

Arch Linux on OLPC XO-1

This is the part where I eat my own words. I didn’t think it possible, but it works. The Geode is an i586, and logic says that a system tuned to the 686 —  which regularly resisted all efforts to run or even boot on K6-series  machines for me — seems quite happy to plunk along on my XO-1. See for yourself.    

http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/arch-linux-on-olpc-xo-1/

   

1203339824

 

Jon's Review: PCLinuxOS Gnome 2.21.2

PCLinuxOS Gnome 2.21.2 is a much better release than those past, and I am not saying this just because PCLinuxOS 2007 uses the rival K Desktop Environment.  Usability is much smoother, the tools feel much more complete, and installation was a breeze

http://jon-reagan.blogspot.com/2008/02/jons-review-pclinuxos-gnome-2212.html

   

1203339967

 

Towards A Wiki World

There are other industries too that are beginning to discover the potential of mass collaboration. Take the Linux operating systems.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/Towards_A_Wiki_World/articleshow/2791685.cms

   

1203340203

 

Gentoo Monthly Newsletter: 18 February 2008

Welcome to the second issue of the Gentoo Monthly Newsletter. To begin with,  we would like to thank the entire community for the overwhelming response to  the GMN's inaugural issue.  

http://www.gentoo.org/news/en/gmn/20080218-newsletter.xml

   

1203390047

 

Sun and Linux Must Not Fight Each Other

Sun and Linux (the Foundation) must work together to establish and accomplish important goals such as making ODF very widespread.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/18/linux-sun-civil-war/

   

1203390464

 

Bits from the Debian Eee PC team

In the past few months in the Debian-EeePC team, a number of interesting things have been happening.

http://syn.theti.ca/articles/2008/02/16/bits-from-the-debian-eee-pc-team

   

1203390561

 

Basic Compatibility Issues in Office 2007

This paper merely scratches the surface of Office 2007 compatibility issues. Many more issues exist that are application-specific.

http://dearmicrosoftofficeteam.blogspot.com/

   

1203390745

 

What is XFCE still needing to become the #1 choice

So far, the applications, tools, accessories and applets that come with XFCE are not contaminated with the Mono virus, and hopefully this won't change very soon. (Or at least, I hope so.) XFCE is reasonably mature, and  constantly improving...

http://beranger.org/index.php?page=diary&2008%2F02%2F18%2F13%2F05%2F37-what-is-xfce-still-needing-to-be

   

1203406337

 

'Cost sensitivity is greater in India'

There will be a class of applications that capture some degree of their imagination such as what Firefox or Open Office did. But by and large, most  consumers are still going to get their technology through the purchase of  other products embedded with OSS.  

http://www.livemint.com/2008/02/19010808/8216Cost-sensitivity-is-gre.html

   

1203406456

 

DOST, Peza join forces to spark RP open source development

The Advanced Science and Technology Institute, a research and development arm of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST), and the Philippine  Economic Zone Authority (Peza) are joining forces to spur open source  development in the Philippines, a top official of the science department said.    

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20080218-119681/DOST-Peza-joins-forces-to-spark-RP-open-source-development

   

1203406649

 

Max McLaren, general manager, Red Hat Australia-NZ

McLaren, the local head of Linux software vendor Red Hat, says the federal election result in November has given hope to the open source community.

http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,23234204-24169,00.html

   

1203407006

 

Developer?s Beware: OOXML ? PATENTS [PDF]

Microsoft has a patent promise, the Open Specification Promise (OSP) and a Covenant Not to Sue, relating to OOXML. If you want to implement OOXML with  confidence that you are not infringing on any intellectual property rights  (IPR), these coverages are not adequate. They have gaps.  

http://www.odfalliance.org/resources/IssueBriefIPR.pdf

   

1203407163

 

OpenMoko to unveil second open source handset in March-April

In addition to pushing sales of its open source handsets, OpenMoko will also engage in the production of hardware devices in cooperation with device  vendors, leveraging on OpenMoko's platform solutions and manufacturing  capability, Moss-Pultz said.  

http://www.digitimes.com/telecom/a20080218PD213.html

   

1203407277

 

3 Million (Tracked) SeaMonkey Downloads!

When I looked at the download statistics page I realized that we just have gone over 3 million tracked SeaMonkey downloads this week!

http://home.kairo.at/blog/2008-02/3_million_tracked_seamonkey_downloads

   

1203407414

 

Application Virtualization for Linux Application Management

Linux desktops are becoming more and more of a reality.  Companies are adopting Linux desktops for a variety of reasons: stability and interoperability, scalability and performance to name a few.  

http://www.wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3638&Itemid=44

   

1203429742

 

Why Microsoft Relased Its Office Binary Formats Specs

I say, injecting them in some Gnu/Linux distro: Novell (Xandros, Linspire, Turbolinux) is a first candidate, whereas for Red Hat, Ubuntu, Mandriva, Debian, Slackware and others… have you paid our patent protection racket yet? No? Well, see you in court.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/19/office-binary-formats-specifications-trap/

   

1203436038

 

Best free programs

What about programs, he wanted to know. On Linux, I explained, all your software is free (in both senses of the word). There is no need to pay  exorbitant licensing fees or use pirated programs and you are free to modify  them to suit your needs.  

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=business6_feb19_2008

   

1203436256

 

Free as in Free Lunch (or Beer, definitely not Speech)

Why Linux? It is free and thus can provide infinite ROI with a penny of profit. I am familiar with it and don't mind learning more about it. My server runs pretty sluggishly with Windows 2000 (I used it for my MCSE classes), and trying to fit Windows Server AND SQL on it is asking for trouble.

http://www.thewhir.com/blogs/Zvi-Grauer/index.cfm/2008/2/18/Free-as-in-Free-Lunch-or-Beer-definitely-not-Speech

   

1203436358

 

Top 10 Linux FUD Patterns, Part 5

FUDsters will argue that any security software for which the source code is freely available to the public is inherently not secure.

http://linuxfud.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/top-10-linux-fud-patterns-part-5/

   

1203436555

 

Everex Cloudbook Unboxed

Everex's $400 Cloudbook comes in a neat little green box. It makes clear that the Google Appl-routing, gOS-branded Linux distro doesn't actually have  anything to do with Google: the G is for Green!  

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/02/everex-cloudboo.html

   

1203436814

 

Linux Eye Candy, Ear Candy

Far too much hacking on a school night....  I've been putting a fair amount of time into getting PulseAudio integrated cleanly on Mandriva of late and it's going pretty well.

http://colin.guthr.ie/general/development/eye-candy-ear-candy.html

   

1203436937

 

Tech: Vista the best thing to happen to [Linux] PCs

Any one of a number of Linux distributions will run on your existing PCs without cramping overhead; OpenOffice.Org will handle all of your document requirements including presentations and Firefox (and several other browsers)  handle your browsing.

http://chiefofficers.net/888333888/cms/index.php/news/thursday_tech/tech_vista_the_best_thing_to_happen_to_the_pc_industry

   

1203437080

 

KDE Displays at SCALE 6x Expo

What most folk were interested in, though, was  the newly released KDE 4.0. Despite being run on a Via C3 laptop with only 256 MB of RAM (minus 32MB for the onboard video chip), so no KWin effects, many people were impressed.  

http://dot.kde.org/1203380148/

   

1203437293

 

FSFLA board member requests source code of Brazilian tax SW

"Other countries, such as US and Ecuador, publish their tax file formats, enabling multiple software implementations, including Free Software ones", points out Oscar Valenzuela, FSFLA board member.

http://www.fsfla.org/svnwiki/anuncio/2008-02-softimp-irpf2008

   

1203437440

 

Linux on a stick

It's amazing how fast Mint can run off the thumb drive. Its performance is almost indistinguishable from a hard drive. No delays are encountered like they are when running from a CD or DVD.

http://blogbeebe.blogspot.com/2008/02/linux-on-stick.html

   

1203437576

 

Sun ships management piece of xVM strategy

The Ops Center codebase has already been released under the open-source GPLv3 license and is available at www.openxVM.org.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/021908-sun-ships-management-piece-of.html

   

1203440136

 

How hard is it to violate the GPL?

In a world where smaller-and-smaller code fragments are patented, licensed or copyrighted, it?s getting harder-and-harder to write anything which doesn?t infringe on someone?s rights, somewhere.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=2031

   

1203482770

 

Poor Microsoft Gives Poor Software to Youngsters, Hopeless

Think about tomorrow?s generation of Linux-based mobile devices and Microsoft ambitions of turning the Net into .NET, most notably using Silverlight. Where does that position Linux? What about Moonlight? And why is a Microsoft ISV trying to shove the patent-encumbered Mono into Linux phones?

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/19/bad-silverlight-last-chance/

   

1203483647

 

Italian panel PC runs Linux

Bologna, Italy-based TBE has announced a Linux-based panel PC aimed at HMI (human-machine interface) applications. Available with an integrated 6.4-inch  touchscreen display or as a processor module, the GNU-Linux-based Terminale Grafico ARM-Linux is based on a 200MHz Cirrus Logic EP9315 SoC.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9048583077.html

   

1203483752

 

Kernel Evolution

"To quote you a number of years ago: 'Linux is evolution, not intelligent design'," noted Greg KH, quoting Linux creator Linus Torvalds. Linus expanded  on the statement, "evolution often does odd (and 'suboptimal') things exactly because it does incremental changes that DO NOT BREAK at any point."

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/Kernel_Evolution

   

1203498540

 

Italy's National Institute of Design and Mint Chooses JBoss

IPZS is a joint-stock company with Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance as sole shareholder and is responsible for printing and dissemination of the Italian Official Gazette, government publications, security and  anti-counterfeiting systems

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080219/20080219005666.html?.v=1

   

1203498697

 

Scientific Linux Live CD/DVD 5.1

The Scientific Linux Live CD/DVD runs Scientific Linux directly from CD/DVD without installing.

https://www.scientificlinux.org/news/livecd-51

   

1203498827

 

CentOS 5 i386 - The CentOS-5.1 i386 Live CD is released

The CentOS Development team is pleased to announce the availability of the CentOS 5.1 i386 Live CD.

http://lists.centos.org/pipermail/centos-announce/2008-February/014688.html

   

1203498972

 

[NetSecL 2.2 Released]

NetSecL 2.2 is out! As you can see I have shrinked the distro to 1 CD. The default desktop from now on is XFCE and you can still run KDE applications. In this release you will find 106 updates and 20 fixes, Linux kernel 2.6.23.9 with GrSecurity ...    

http://netsecl.unixsol.org/

   

1203499103

 

Lattice Announces uClinux Support for Open Source Embedded

New features include slave side arbitration for higher performance, enhanced peripheral support for improved integration and support of the LatticeMico32 system design tool flow under Linux.  

http://www.us.design-reuse.com/news/17672/uclinux-latticemico32-embedded-soft-core-processor.html

   

1203499332

 

The reality of mobile Linux: Part one

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ZDNet.co.uk took a look at how mobile Linux is already a reality.

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,39303415,00.htm

   

1203520084

 

SCO acquisition wrap-up

Datamation's Roy Schestowitz notes that for a company with such a troubled and checkered past, it's a mystery why anyone would want to come forward and  help rescue it from certain death. "Why would anyone invest in SCO?" he asks. "More importantly, why now?"  Groklaw's Jones may have an answer.

http://www.linux.com/feature/127397

   

1203520193

 

Alksnis and Ponosov in the front of fighting for Linux

The Center?s founders hope that due to their assistance the open source software will provide to the development of the Russian engineering. ?Windows  teaches to move your mouse, while Linux teaches to think?, - Victor Alksnis  says. ?Linux provides schools with engineering thinking?, - Alexander Ponosov confirms.    

http://eng.cnews.ru/news/top/indexEn.shtml?2008%2F02%2F19%2F288851

   

1203520329

 

A Walk in the Park with Zenwalk 5.0

From version 3.0 up to now, Zenwalk didn’t fail to impress me. In fact, I think it keeps on getting better and better after every release. The speed, ease-of-use, and stability were much improved in this latest release. The  light footprint and the featherweight desktop still make Zenwalk ideal for low-end computer hardware.

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/walk-in-park-with-zenwalk-50.html

   

1203520579

 

Cheap is good, but free is better

Kiss Bill Gates goodbye by switching to Ubuntu (oo-BOON-too) instead of using XP or Vista. Ubuntu is an African word with a nebulous definition suggestive of friendship and sharing. It is an operating system similar to Windows but is based on linux.

http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20080218/NEWS/802180303/-1/COMMUNITIES

   

1203520781

 

Off-Label Mepis 7

It is logical that since Linux and all the other projects that go together to make various distros are all sourced from the same code trees (More or less)  that, for example, a Linux Distro that is setting itself up as an easy-to-use end user Distro might have use as an office desktop as well. They may never ever say they are intended for use...

http://talk.bmc.com/blogs/blog-carl/steve-carl/Off-Label-Mepis-7

   

1203521351

 

Applications are Open Source too

What most FOSS fundamentalists seem to forget is that MS-Windows users can be converted to FOSS users. Even better, a large number of MS-Windows users are  FOSS users. The simple fact that someone uses a Microsoft kernel doesn’t mean  he has joined the dark side. Most people won’t even care.

http://thebeezspeaks.blogspot.com/2008/02/applications-are-open-source-too.html

   

1203564928

 

Did Microsoft Steal XenSource Like It Tries to Hijack Yahoo?

It later turned out that XenSource management began to even contain former Microsoft employees. This included a general manager.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/20/xen-microsoft-proxy-fights/

   

1203565758

 

Alcatel-Lucent locks down [Linux] laptops

Running an embedded Linux OS enables third parties to develop software to utilise the capabilities of the PCMCIA card or to interoperate with the management gateway.

http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2210112/alcatel-lucent-locks-laptop

   

1203565923

 

Linux will dominate UK schools within 5 years

Yes, it does seem unlikely doesn't it? Windows has been the only reality for  several generations of computer users. But is the tide finally beginning to turn?  

http://www.siriusit.co.uk/myblog/linux-will-dominate-uk-schools-within-5-years.html

   

1203566128

 

Global IT Services Giant CSC Standardizes Nordic Linux

Computer Sciences Corporation migrates to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Network Satellite Server for unified management and administration across the Nordics  

http://www.centredaily.com/business/technology/story/414302.html

   

1203578451

 

Linux-based mini PC upgraded

French mini-PC vendor Linutop is shipping an upgrade to its compact, Xubuntu Linux-based computing appliance. The Linutop 2 offers a faster 500MHz Geode  processor, 512MB of RAM and 1GB of Flash, along with a new optional VESA  mounting bracket.    

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2700059670.html

   

1203578555

 

Elonex ?100 laptop specs leaked

As we surmised, storage comes in a 1Gb flash flavour. There's 128Mb of DDR-II memory, a seven-inch 800 by 480 LCD screen with stereo two-channel audio, built-in speakers, a microphone and audio Jack. Wibbling comes courtesy of a  Lan/WLAN 10/100M Ethernet with WLAN 802.11g Antenna.  

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/02/20/elonex-100-laptop-specs-leaked

   

1203578727

 

Major Bank Dumps Windows, Moves to GNU/Linux

Metropolitan Bank Group is a large conglomerate in Illinois, comprising 10 banks and $3 billion in assets. As Metropolitan acquired more banking  interests, IT Director Tom Johnson needed to find a way to reduce costs and  increase efficiency in the face of the company's rapid growth. The solution was a migration from Windows to Linux.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/127173

   

1203578825

 

Introducing Hypertable - a new open source database project

Hypertable is an open source (GPLv2) implementation of Google?s Bigtable, an internally-deployed database that serves the company?s web indexing, Google  Earth and Google Finance services.

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/02/19/introducing-hypertable-a-new-open-source-database-project/

   

1203578938

 

Industrial touch-panel thin client runs Linux

German embedded equipment vendor Noax Technologies has introduced an embedded Linux thin client panel PC designed for harsh industrial environments.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7546731418.html

   

1203579064

 

Linux-based cellular/WiFi phone router ships

Agito Networks announced the availability of its Linux-powered RoamAnywhere Mobility Router. Designed to help enterprises cut mobile phone fees, the  router works with dual-mode phones, routing calls over WiFi when available,  and passing calls between WiFi and cellular networks.  

http://www.wirelessnetdesignline.com/howto/wlan/206800589;jsessionid=AMQGPNDJZIRQKQSNDLPCKHSCJUNN2JVN

   

1203579196

 

KOffice 2.0 Alpha 6 Release Announcement

The KDE Project today announced the release of KOffice version 2.0 Alpha 6, a technology preview of the upcoming version 2.0.

http://www.koffice.org/announcements/announce-2.0alpha6.php

   

1203579364

 

Parted Magic 2.0 - Firefox Included!

Parted Magic 2.0 is a 42MB  Live CD/USB/PXE with the main goal of providing disk drive partitioning software. This new edition of Parted Magic 2.0 is  designed for use  on x86 hardwares and was released two days before this  year's Valentine's Day.    

http://www.linuxseekers.com/content/view/248/1/

   

1203605673

 

Specsavers sees clear benefits in open source

It has become a commonplace perception that the UK is rather unenlightened when it comes to open-source software.

http://resources.zdnet.co.uk/articles/casestudy/0,1000001994,39303425,00.htm

   

1203605918

 

Video: Alan Cox on the kernel, patent promise

Enjoy the third installment in our series of video-taped talks with the iconic Alan Cox. Afterwards, in case you need a catch-up, you can hear Alan  talk about community and the enterprise or the state of free software in our  video archives.  

http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2008/02/19/video-alan-cox-on-the-kernel-patent-promise-and-the-progress-of-free-software/

   

1203606083

 

A TUX that really runs Linux

Today I received a nice present: a genuine ACME TUX that runs linux, an  apache server with php 5 and sqlite !

http://dragonbe.blogspot.com/2008/02/tux-that-really-runs-linux.html

   

1203606271

 

On the OLPC Movement...

In every area, this iconic object is an attempt to refashion the world in the image of the dreams of its creators - noble, vigourous, creative and expressively utopian dreams. Every element is impregnated with these  aspirations of sociality, play, creation, freedom. As a project and as a device, it's beautiful and revolutionary.

http://www.plasticbag.org/archives/2008/02/on_the_olpc_movement/

   

1203652561

 

Microsoft Introduces New Taxoperability Program

It remains clear that Microsoft is motivated by profit, not goodwill, which it only sees as a route or a tool for making more money.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/21/taxoperability-strategy/

   

1203670834

 

Mark Shuttleworth's Stance on Mono Inside Ubuntu

Mark Shuttleworth tells us that his main concern is not Microsoft and Mono, but rather it's the patent trolls

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/22/mark-shuttleworth-on-patents/

   

1203674276

 

Canonical partners with IBM for closed source database

Here’s an interesting bit of news from the blurred line between open and closed source software. Ubuntu sponsor Canonical has announced that it is reselling IBM’s DB2 Express-C database as both a standalone software package  and as a software appliance with VMware. While Express-C is free as in beer, it is not free as in speech.

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/02/21/canonical-partners-with-ibm-for-closed-source-database/

   

1203700901

 

Tiny laptop does basics

After spending a few weeks with the Eee, I can see why people are so excited about this machine.  

http://www.gazette.com/articles/eee_33397___article.html/machine_easy.html

   

1203701027

 

Richard Stallman: free software legend in Russia

Richard Stallman, who started the free software movement, visits Russian in March 2008. The legendary programmer plans to give several lectures for students and specialists and hold a press-conference. Mr. Stallman is known  to be the initiator of his visit to Russia. Experts relate his arrival to a boom in the domestic free software market.  

http://eng.cnews.ru/news/top/indexEn.shtml?2008%2F02%2F21%2F289246

   

1203701227

 

Red Hat, Alcatel-Lucent join forces on unified comms

Alcatel-Lucent SME products include the OmniPCX Office line of IP PBX systems and the Extended Communication Server line of collaboration and  unified-communications servers, all of which are based on Linux distributions.  

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,39336497,00.htm

   

1203701436

 

Europeans ?better? contributors to OS community?

But as for end users? appetite for open source, he said: ??In Europe the open source trend is definitely gaining increased momentum. And the surprising   thing is that in European geographies we find a bigger appetite amongst  enterprises for participation in the open source community and specific open source projects.?

http://www.businessreviewonline.com/os/archives/2008/02/europe_better_c.html

   

1203701572

 

[Linux] Local Caching For Network Filesystems

"These patches add local caching for network filesystems such as NFS," began David Howells describing an updated set of thirty-seven patches to introduce FS-Cache.

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/Local_Caching_For_Network_Filesystems

   

1203701680

 

Executive Interview: Rusty Harris, CEO of MontaVista

At this point, MontaVista Founder, CTO, and former CEO Jim Ready -- arguably the one individual most responsible for establishing the embedded OS and  tools market in the late 80s -- chirped in. "What we find is that the smarter  the device that uses embedded Linux, the more MontaVista Linux has to offer," he said.    

http://linuxdevices.com/articles/AT9639634207.html

   

1203701854

 

Linux vs OpenSolaris?Again: The Q&A

To be perfectly honest, I can think of several things I?d rather do than deconstruct yet another Linux vs OpenSolaris/Solaris flamewar. Including having a few of my fingernails pulled out. But given the volume of inbound  requests for comment, both public and private, I feel obligated to comment in some capacity.    

http://redmonk.com/sogrady/2008/02/20/linux-vs-opensolarisagain-the-qa/

   

1203761749

 

[GNU/Linux Translated in Tajikistan]

The Soros Foundation has been encouraging university students to use the  operating system and funded a summer workshop to promote Tajik Linux.

http://www.fwdailynews.com/articles/2008/02/22/greater_fort_wayne/features/personal_business/innovation/doc47bece1be2c5f267765947.txt

   

1203761869

 

Linux growing fast in POS, Microsoft still tops

In the North American market for POS (point of sales/service) terminals, Linux grew 32 percent year-over-year, according to figures released by IHL  Group. The research firm reckons Linux accounted for $475 million of the  $5.56 billion market, putting it third overall with an 8.5 percent market share.    

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8365122751.html

   

1203761979

 

SMEs to be offered cut-price Linux-based unified comms platf

A Linux-based unified communications platform will be launched at next month's CeBIT show in Germany. The software-based beta solution will be available for firms to download from next month.  

http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/02/22/229533/smes-to-be-offered-cut-price-linux-based-unified-comms.htm

   

1203762093

 

Philippines open source bill gets Sun's support

While Microsoft and the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) are opposing the controversial free and open source software (FOSS) act (House  Bill 1716) filed in the Philippine Congress, Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to  support the bill.    

http://www.itworldcanada.com/a/News/1f4e1e17-e6e8-4193-a0de-846d815f2c62.html

   

1203762374

 

In Praise of Openness

In my experience, the open approach, promotes open discussion, open  experimentation, open solutions, and rapid growth. If you were looking for a  market where the concept of "give a little and get a lot" works, you have  arrived. Still a little doubtful? Consider the high performance file system  options for Linux.

http://www.linux-mag.com/id/5160

   

1203762514

 

Open, Accurate Electronic Voting? It Can Be Done.

The Consortium's volunteers developed the software for the PC based Ubuntu  (or Linux) operating system. Ubuntu is free and open-source and, most  importantly, is publicly available. On January 12th of this year the software  was successfully used in connection with an election.  

http://www.alternet.org/democracy/77487/

   

1203762649

 

10-gig Ethernet module supports Linux, SFP+

Vancouver, BC-based real-time networking firm AdvancedIO Systems is shipping a Linux-compatible 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and packet processing XMC/PMC module.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5789243137.html

   

1203795832

 

OOXML/ODF: Just One Battlefield in a Much Bigger War

In a future world of all-cloud devices, the notion of a desktop Linux, like the notion of a desktop Windows or OS X machine, would be very different.  Certainly of these three operating systems, Linux has the best reputation and  capability for going small and fast.  

http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2008-02-22-021-26-OP-BZ-SV

   

1203796036

 

Review: PCLinuxOS 2007, GNOME and MiniMe

Once you get PCLinuxOS up and running, it's a modern, fairly snappy KDE-based Linux installation. It's not loaded down with redundant applications, nor is it bare-bones. It's right in the same sweet spot as Ubuntu as far as default  applications go.

http://www.insidesocal.com/click/2008/02/review_pclinuxos_2007_gnome_an.html

   

1203848947

 

Interview with Wolven, creator of Wolvix, and his sidekick

Just be warned: If you do, best nail that beauty down otherwise it's liable to take off. Now, read on for more about Wolvix and its creators, Wolven and  Oithona.  

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=381

   

1203849085

 

Open source gains business credibility

Nic Bellenberg, IT director for publisher Hachette Filipacchi UK, said as his company does more with the web then open source tools running on Linux are an "incredibly logical choice".  

http://www.silicon.com/ciojury/0,3800003161,39170133,00.htm?r=1

   

1203849214

 

Does Microsoft really want to be open source's friend?

In other words, Microsoft is opening up its secrets for you to look at, but,  woe to you if you try to use any of them in anything that might actually make money. Microsoft isn't offering open source a new opportunity, it's offering open source a trap.  

http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS5171153103.html

   

1203879709

 

Linux Desktops: Real Relief for Windows Users

In this op/ed article, Andrea describes the pains and pitfalls of the Windows OS and offers some candid advice from personal experiences.

http://reallylinux.com/docs/linuxdesktopsbetter.shtml

   

1203879987

 

What is Mozilla? Mitchell Baker at the French Senate

Her recent keynote at the French Senate, kindly recorded by Mozilla Europe’s  President, Tristan Nitot on February 14, is a good example of how complex it  is to define the Mozilla project, specially from a business point of view.

http://mozillalinks.org/wp/2008/02/what-is-mozilla-mitchell-baker-at-the-french-senate/

   

1203880140

 

Ubuntu 7.10 is great!

I finally got around to free up some space to install Linux, and am I glad! Ubuntu 7.10 is great! Fast, simple, elegant, intuitive. I had no* hardware  issues (*I have not tested if my webcam will work yet…) Ubuntu comese  with “Restricted Drivers Manager”

http://www.nowisimon.com/archives/99

   

1203880325

 

WiMax N810 Leaked, To Be Announced At CTIA?

An eagle-eyed member of InternetTabletTalk.com noticed this interesting image of the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet in the February edition of the Best Buy  Mobile buyer?s guide. Showing the tablet off on page 23 in a very sexy black  outfit with an orange-backlit keyboard, Best Buy Mobile might have let the cat out of the bag a bit early.

http://www.tablet-guru.com/2008/02/19/wimax-n810-leaked-announced-at-ctia/

   

1203880617

 

Free/Open-source Astronomy Software

Astronomy, considered as one of the oldest sciences, is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and  phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (such as the cosmic  background radiation).  

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/freeopen-source-astronomy-software.html

   

1203949478

 

Monday morning: OOXML BRM tidbits

The ECMA resolution proposals are just some possible ways of dealing with the comments. If there is not time to deal with all the comments then maybe, just  maybe, people might realize that OOXML should not be in the Fast Track  process. Of course, there has been evidence for that from the beginning.  

http://www.sutor.com/newsite/blog-open/?p=2075

   

1203949611

 

Pint-sized PC has offsite OS, low power-use

Web browsing is provided by a Firefox browser, and instant messaging is provided by Gaim, now known as Pidgin, which supports a lot of protocols  including AIM, Google Talk, MSN, and Yahoo etc.  

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/tech/06B24AA794794D87CC2573F60074D27B

   

1203949764

 

New Red Hat boss defines company's future

Red Hat appears to look towards evolving past its Linux operating system roots. The company is attempting to mix the Linux operating system, virtualization, middleware, independent software vendor (ISV) applications and software delivered as services into an enterprise data center platform.

http://www.cpilive.net/v3/inside.aspx?scr=n&NID=2034&cat=TOP%20STORY&pub=COMPUTER%20NEWS%20MIDDLE%20EAST&k=Red%20Hat

   

1203950016

 

My [Linux-based] Computer Lab nearly ready

Yesterday I saw the monitors for my computer lab stacked outside of the IT Room at the American International School were I teach Computer Science part time.

http://www.saigonnezumi.com/?p=567

   

1203950171

 

KDE 4 on old hardware

I am typing this post using KDE 4 on Kubuntu Hardy on the following hardware: 350MHz AMD K6-2; 256mb RAM; 4GB hard drive; wireless (atheros, madwifi driver)

http://gamemank.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/kde-4-on-old-hardware/

   

1203950283

 

CrunchBang Linux 7.10.02 Release Notes

I've released another version of CrunchBang Linux, my remastered version of Ubuntu featuring the lightweight Openbox window manager.

http://crunchbang.org/archives/2008/02/24/crunchbang-linux-7-dot-10-dot-02-release-notes/

   

1203950448

 

Project VGA Hopes To Ship Next Month

Michael Meeuwisse of Project VGA, which spawned from the Open Graphics Project for creating a truly open-source graphics card, announced today at  FOSDEM 2008 that next month he hopes to ship the first of his prototype  graphics cards.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjM1NQ

   

1203950610

 

FSF to Host Summit on Freedom for Web Services

The Free Software Foundation will host a mini-summit on Freedom for Web  Services to discuss how the free software community can ensure that software,  and its users, stay free in this new technological environment.  

http://www.fsf.org/news/FreedomForWebServices

   

1203993573

 

OSBC 2008 Conquered by Microsoft

That’s right! It is a keynote from one of “intellectual property’s best friends”, as well as the man who intimidates businesses that use Linux to the point where they pay ‘protection money’ and then keep it secret.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/25/ms-open-source-business-conference/

   

1203999221

 

WIBRAIN to launch its low priced UMPC 'B1L' [Now with Linux]

WIBRAIN(www.wibrain.co.kr) announced the launch of its entry-level UMPC ?B1L? in Korea market, which runs on Ubuntu Linux as well as supports Microsoft Office software.  

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080225005244&newsLang=en

   

1203999315

 

Linux ThinkPad T61 Review

Overall I think Linux needs to be offered on all notebooks for an operating system option, if for nothing more than giving consumers another alternative  to Windows.  

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4269

   

1203999493

 

Xilinx Offers MicroBlaze Development Platform on Linux

Embedded design teams working on Ethernet Networking and Linux applications can eliminate the risk of processor obsolescence and reduce overall system cost by using the new kit to quickly architect the complete processing system  on a low-cost FPGA and to develop software applications.  

http://www.linuxelectrons.com/news/eda/16288/xilinx-offers-microblaze-development-platform-linux

   

1203999600

 

Ubuntu: Bridging the technology gap

"As a student I wanted to explore the internet and it turned out that Windows and the other traditional operating systems did not have very good networking  technology at the time," said Shuttleworth. "A friend showed me Linux, and I was amazed at its stability, reliability, and flexibility..."

http://www.itpro.co.uk/servers/features/170940/ubuntu-bridging-the-technology-gap.html

   

1204047734

 

The penguin begins the march south

There's a still nearly 11 months to go before the penguin sets up camp on the Apple Isle but the wheels are slowly being cranked into motion by the Tasmanian Linux Users Group as they prepare to host the 2009 Australian  national Linux conference.  

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/16860/1148/

   

1204047877

 

Kommander Leaps Forward in KDE 3.5.9

Kommander, the graphical scripting tool, has been radically improved for KDE 3.5.9. While our next goal is a KDE 4 executor, then a full update we wanted  to offer some new functionality for KDE 3 users.  

http://dot.kde.org/1203976193/

   

1204048010

 

Linux-based programmable clock radio arrives

The Linux-based Chumby started shipping in limited quantities in November. Designed for the bedside, desktop, and kitchen counter, the alarm-clock sized  Chumby boasts hackable, open source hardware, software, and "outerware"  (patterns are available for those wishing to dress their chumby in new jackets).

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5499660354.html

   

1204048137

 

Artila: Linux-ready industrial embedded computer

Artila has announced their Matrix-514 Linux-ready industrial embedded computer. Powered by a 180MHz ATMEL AT91RM9200 ARM9 RISC CPU, onboard 64MB SDRAM, and 16MB Flash memory with Linux 2.6 OS pre-installed, the Matrix-514  provides four independent 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports, four RS-232/422/485 serial ports, two USB 2.0 ports...

http://www.embedded-control-europe.com/prodnews?cat=1&pid=1396

   

1204048236

 

Red Hat pumps more resources into Thailand

Red Hat has revamped its strategy here to work more closely with partners, both local and global, putting more resources to focus on Thailand.  

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/software/0,39044164,62038173,00.htm

   

1204048422

 

First impressions of Sidux, the Debian based Linux distro

Over the years, I had grown tired of the way Windows operated.  I was always having to update my operating system and keep everything locked down with antivirus and spyware prevention software.  

http://myviewmytake.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/first-impressions-of-sidux-the-debian-based-linux-distro/

   

1204048571

 

A seatbelt for server software: SELinux blocks real-world ex

A security framework originally published by the US National Security Agency has begun to rack up an impressive list of protections agains security holes.

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/022408-selinux.html?fsrc=rss-linux-redhat

   

1204048731

 

SAM Linux 2008 'Claws' rc1: A Brief Visual Tour

So, that's the end of my brief tour of SAM Linux 2008. It's a hugely promising distribution and I'm fairly sure we're going to be hearing more  about it in the future.   Well worth a try, if only as a very useful live CD.

http://reddevil62-techhead.blogspot.com/2008/02/sam-linux-2008-claws-rc1-brief-visual.html

   

1204095230

 

When Microsoft Corporation Met Debt

As pieces start falling into place, it becomes clearer why Microsoft's time to recover is running out

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/27/when-met-mr-debt/

   

1204098495

 

System76 Announces Servers with Ubuntu 7.10 and Canonical

System76 Inc., a leading provider of Ubuntu pre-installed laptops and desktops, introduces the first available line of certified, pre-installed servers featuring Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition -- delivering a new choice in  quality server platforms.  

http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/2/prweb721683.htm

   

1204098829

 

KU Launches Linux Online Noncredit Certificate Program

University of Kansas Continuing Education is launching an online noncredit certificate program for the popular Linux server platform.

http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/27191/

   

1204119503

 

Complaint With EU Commission Against Denmark OOXML

The Danish Unix User Group, DKUUG, has filed a formal complaint with the EU Commission regarding Denmark's mandating ECMA 376, better known by us as MSOOXML, for certain procurements.  

http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20080226164131724

   

1204119582

 

As a player in next-generation devices, Linux will help CIOs

"Most Australian SMBs willing to try Linux are at the stage where they are just considering a decision of piloting with no firm intention to deploy it. Conversely, [Microsoft analyst firm] IDC sees increasing support of Linux by all the major software  vendors for their applications. This will provide the end user with..."

http://www.csoonline.com.au/index.php/id;1851750025

   

1204119801

 

Kernel space: finally, a kernel debugger for Linux?

A built-in debugger for the kernel is one missing feature that some enterprise vendors have added. Will the mainstream kernel be able to agree on an approach to this surprisingly contentious issue?

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/022608-kernel.html

   

1204120018

 

FileWave adds Linux support to the mix

FileWave, the network management software for Mac OS X and Windows, now supports Linux. The company has announced support for Red Hat/Fedora-based  Linux with both its FileWave Server and FileWave Booster software.  

http://www.macworld.com/article/132258/2008/02/filewave.html

   

1204120126

 

Video: Latest on Google Android From MWC?08

Here is a collection of videos from Mobile World Congress 2008, held at Barcelona...

http://linux.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/video-latest-on-google-android-from-mwc08/

   

1204120298

 

X.Org 7.4 Release Planning

With Red Hat's Adam Jackson being interested in shipping X.Org 7.4 for Fedora 9, he has stepped up as becoming the release manager of this next X.Org  release and has put together a schedule that will allow this to become  possible.    

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjM2MA

   

1204132572

 

It’s Official: Microsoft Has Redefined “Open Source”

Glyn Moody foresaw this. He pointed out early attempts to achieve this when Microsoft signed a horrible agreement with the EU

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/27/microsoft-redefined-%e2%80%9copen-source%e2%80%9d/

   

1204139391

 

Linux Foundation: Microsoft's OOXML Argument 'Ridiculous'

"What I'd love to see is Microsoft adopt the already existing ISO standard," Zemlin says, referring to the OpenDocument Format (ODF) backed by Google and  others. "It's akin to Microsoft going to the United States Congress and  proposing an alternative bumper heights."  

http://www.crn.com/software/206900276;jsessionid=CIDB0BZULPGHOQSNDLOSKHSCJUNN2JVN

   

1204139508

 

Linux Mini Clone

If the ASUS P22 wasn't bad enough (now named the Nova P22), now there is a Linux Mini clone.  Everex built it's own clone of the Mac Mini, but this time  they are pretty straight forward in that it is a rip off by calling  the "mini" ( not capitalized on purpose ).

http://www.macmod.com/content/view/1190/241/

   

1204139645

 

Linux mobile devices open new market for Australian reseller

According to Zymaris, the key advantage to the Eee PC is their light weight portability.

http://www.crn.com.au/News/70951,linux-mobile-devices-open-new-market-for-australian-resellers.aspx

   

1204139743

 

Is IBM Truly Committed to Open Source?

The answer appears to be a resounding "yes."

http://www.mcpressonline.com/february-25-2008-vol-3-issue-4/operating-systems/linux/open-source/is-ibm-truly-committed-to-open-source.html

   

1204139843

 

Mozilla Seeks Growth, Tie-ups in China

Mozilla, which develops open source Web browser Firefox, the biggest alternative to Microsoft's Internet Explorer, aims to at least double its  share this year in China, which is set to become the world's largest Web  market.

http://www.internetnews.com/breakingnews/article.php/3730076

   

1204193642

 

Why Do We Need Specialist Security Distros?

Guardian Digital: These platforms exist to fulfill a significant need in the market. Many users want a hardened platform because locking down a system can be both difficult and time-consuming. The challenge of creating a secure  foundation requires a holistic view over all of system resources

http://www.packtpub.com/article/why-do-we-need-specialist-security-distros

   

1204193823

 

GNOME focuses on accessibility -- with a little help

The GNOME Foundation has turned its attention to accessibility for people with disabilities. To help improve both Web accessibility within GNOME and the project's long-term direction, the Mozilla Foundation is joining the  GNOME advisory board, and plans to help improve integration of the XUL development platform with GNOME.

http://www.linux.com/feature/127801

   

1204193923

 

ESL tools targets Android, Linux

CoWare has announced that the latest version of its electronic system-level (ESL) product supports chipset, handset, and software development for the Open Handset Alliance's Android platform. The Android-ready CoWare ESL 2.0  offers virtual hardware platforms and tools for designing sub-systems, processors, DSPs, and software.    

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8535446233.html

   

1204194260

 

The Ministry of Finance, Republic of Macedonia on Linux

Miroslav Jovanovic, former head of Macedonian Ministry of Finance IT department, gave an overview of the Open Source utilisation at desktops and servers during a conference organized by the United Nations Development  Programme at the capital Skopje in 2007.    

http://times.debian.net/1221

   

1204222237

 

Linux powered devices - the Embedded Masterclass

This year's Embedded Masterclass will feature an Embedded Linux Workshop offering engineers the chance to understand Linux in an embedded environment.

http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=44597

   

1204222349

 

Notebook Review: The Zonbu Zonbook

While Zonbu's approach will not satisfy anyone who likes the capability to tinker with their computer or needs unfettered access to the widest possible  range of software and peripherals, for those that are looking for a  reasonably priced, competent and low-hassle notebook computer Zonbu deserves a close look.  

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/reviews/article.php/3730496

   

1204222552

 

DSL 4.2: a Good Thing that Comes in Small Package

I have used several versions of DSL already and I would say that there are significant progresses in each and every release. Version 4.2.5 is no  different and had some noteworthy improvements over its predecessor. However,  in spite of all the changes made, Damn Small Linux is still Damn Small Linux

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/dsl-42-good-thing-that-comes-in-small.html

   

1204222710

 

Compiz Fusion Hacks

Both of these are relatively simple modifications that are mainly to get acquainted with the Compiz code base, but even at that, the slicing effect  still looks really good if I do say so myself.  

http://kdubois.net/?p=46

   

1204222892

 

Kubuntu days...productive days

We can improve a lot though, but it has been a confirmation of what I already knew (we all know). With linux I'm more productive, even in tedious actions  like the ones I've done these days.  

http://toscalix.blogspot.com/2008/02/kubuntu-daysproductive-days.html

   

1204223082

 

Report: Open Source Adoption Increases App Dev Pay

A report from New York City-based consulting company Bluewolf says IT salaries across the board will continue to rise in 2008, with application  developers leading the pack with 7.6 percent salary growth. The increase  brings application developers' salaries to between $112,500 from $80,250.  

http://www.crn.com/it-channel/206900235

   

1204223284

 

Google bets on Android future

But the company is going much further. At the end of 2007 it lifted the lid on Android, an open mobile operating system that is being used to power a new  generation of devices under the Open Handset Alliance, a group which involves  firms like HTC and chip designer ARM.  

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7266201.stm

   

1204223399

 

Fedora Update Ready For Distribution?

As the new leader takes the helm, Fedora 9 unveils FreeIPA and a plethora of new features.

http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3730806

   

1204223620

 

Making open hardware possible

Free software has many benefits: you can get more secure software, faster updates, lots of tutorials and, definitely, a new way of making software and  software that builds communities. From this, the next logical step was Open Hardware.  

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/making_open_hardware_possible

   

1204273350

 

Who to Watch at Microsoft

One thing that remains rather clear is that some decent people do exist who also work at Microsoft. It is hard, however, to understand how they can surround themselves by so much of the poison which lacks supervision.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/02/29/watching-microsoft-tricks/

   

1204284264

 

Analyst: Linux keeps landing in the mainstream

Just as Dell?s progress in offering Linux as a real choice to consumers was a key step, so too is the increased supply and demand that has Wal-Mart, Best Buy and others offering more pre-installed Linux PCs. It?s also nice to see that there is a noticeable price advantage in these Linux computers compared to Windows machines.

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/02/28/linux-keeps-landing-in-the-mainstream/

   

1204284408

 

GNOME 2.22.0 Release Candidate (2.21.92) Released!

This is the last unstable release before 2.22.0. It's been a pretty fun ride since September. New features. Bug fixes. Translations. Documentation. Lots of bug triaging too.

http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-announce-list/2008-February/msg00086.html

   

1204284628

 

For a tiny notebook, eee-sy does it

The $350 ultracompact by ASUS is not only a highly practical tool for many professionals, it's also a great kids' PC

http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/816955,CST-FIN-andy28.article

   

1204284715

 

New Cell-based blade, tools support Linux

The Multicore Plus SDK (software development kit) includes Terra Soft's  Yellow Dog Linux and is designed to augment IBM's free Cell SDK. The SDK  comprises optimized math libraries and a graphical IDE and debugger based on  Eclipse, along with Mercury's Trace Analysis Tool and Library (TATL).

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2657190603.html

   

1204311380

 

KDE Rocks FOSDEM 2008

The combined KDE/Amarok booth and developer room at the annual Free and Open Source Developers' European Meeting (FOSDEM) in Brusssels was a great experience (as usual!). Many people showed up from the KDE and Amarok  communities, and we had a hard time fitting all our cool hardware and people in the booth.

http://dot.kde.org/1204168154/

   

1204311467

 

Battle of the Ultra-Mobile Linux Laptops: Cloudbook vs. EeeP

How much portable Linux goodness can you get for $400?

http://www.popsci.com/gear-gadgets/article/2008-02/battle-ultra-mobile-linux-laptops-cloudbook-vs-eeepc-vs-my-old-thinkpad?page=

   

1204311733

 

The swiss canton Solothurn is migrating 2000 desktops

The IT adminstration of the swiss canton Solothurn will conclude the 2000  desktop migration to Debian GNU / Linux by the end of 2008.

http://times.debian.net/1224

   

1204311820

 

The Ministry of Finance in FYROM Uses Debian on Its Servers

Besides the forementioned services, the solution allowed single sign on, Quality of Service management and analysis with more cost savings. From a  total of 370 desktop computers, 170 are using open source software like the  OpenOffice.org office suite, Mozilla Firefox web browser and PDFCreator.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Ministry-of-Finance-in-FYROM-Uses-Debian-On-Its-Servers-79738.shtml

   

1204312017

 

Low-cost MicroTCA server runs Linux

Emerson Network Power (ENP) announced a microTCA system said to cost half what existing microTCA products go for. The under-$5,000 Centellis 500  features a plastic case, runs Wind River Linux, and is described as a  deployable, validated system for cost-constrained enterprise, medical, and industrial automation markets.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3246561319.html

   

1204312130

 

Slack Off: GoblinX vs. Zenwalk

The older and more experienced Zenwalk Linux won, but by just a slim margin.  Its stability and added features were just too much for the young GoblinX to  take. Nonetheless, GoblinX didn?t just easily go down because it fought until the end. I think it has a huge potential to succeed

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/02/slack-off-goblinx-vs-zenwalk.html

   

1204312231

 

Distro Review: Foresight Linux 1.4.2

After some delay and threatening over the last couple of weeks I've finally gotten around to typing up my review of Foresight Linux...

http://adventuresinopensource.blogspot.com/2008/02/distro-review-foresight-linux-142.html

   

1204312333

 

Seatback STB runs Linux

Embedded computer manufacturer and Eurotech Group subsidiary Applied Data  Systems (ADS) announced an embedded IP set-top box (STB) intended for  seatback applications and digital signage. The Linux-based NetCast Player HD  supports high definition live video up to 1080p resolution, says the company.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5288587391.html

   

1204362459

 

`Mainframe is green? no laughing matter, seriously

Of course, the real question is whether those 4,000 virtual Linux servers can function as well as real x86 boxes.  

http://www.itpro.co.uk/blogs/martinb/2008/02/29/mainframe-is-green-no-laughing-matter-seriously/

   

1204362540

 

Can Linux Stage a Coup D'Etat?

The government in Munich, Germany, runs on Linux. Same thing in the  Netherlands, thanks to a recent law there that requires open source software in all departments of the national government. In France, any product for IT  use must have an open source alternative in the decision-making process.

http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Can-Linux-Stage-a-Coup-DEtat-61858.html

   

1204362659

 

Linux thriving in an anti-Windows Vista market

In the current competitive landscape those numbers don’t even approach Microsoft, but it may be another indication that the marketplace is looking for solutions that are cost effective and nimble, which are two flagship  features of most open source projects like Linux.  

http://tech.blorge.com/Structure%20/2008/02/29/linux-thriving-in-a-windows-vista-anti-market/

   

1204362768

 

Open Source in schools could save the taxpayer billions

This week the Elonex One, a Linux-based laptop costing less than ?100, was launched at the Education Show in Birmingham causing much excitement amongst  the visitors and a very serious discussion about how best to support this new  breed of Linux laptops in schools.   read more @ siriusit

http://www.siriusit.co.uk/myblog/open-source-in-schools-could-save-the-taxpayer-billions.html

   

1204362879

 

Sun does Google's dirty work on MySQL

Sun Microsystems will fine tune MySQL for some big-name customers unwilling to get their hands dirty supporting the open source database themselves.

http://www.regdeveloper.co.uk/2008/02/29/mysql_sun_google/

   

1204365236

 

Microsoft May Have Bribed India for OOXML Pressure

‘Charity’ in exchange for lock-in and favours? Where else have we seen this before?

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/01/bribe-charity-xooml-india/

   

1204397502

 

GUADEC 2008 to be held in Istanbul, Turkey

GUADEC, the annual GNOME conference will be held in Istanbul, Turkey from the  7th to the 12th of July 2008. The conference will bring together the GNOME  development and user community and key personalities from businesses and  governments, to discuss the future direction of the GNOME project.  

http://www.gnome.org/press/releases/guadec2008.html

   

1204397602

 

What business can learn from the open source movement

When was the last time you thought ?I love the company I work for?? Google came out tops in a recent Fortune magazine ?Best Companies to work for in the US? survey.  

http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/grauntkruger/2008/03/01/what-business-can-learn-from-the-open-source-movement/

   

1204397685

 

Kontron SBCs support Linux

Kontron has introduced a trio of single board computers (SBCs) that run Linux. The "PM" boards are based on Intel 852GM chipsets and Celeron/Pentium  M processors, and are available in form factors that include PC/104-Plus,  EPIC, and JRex.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5823831406.html

   

1204397803

 

Com One Phoenix Wi-Fi radio rises from embedded Linux

Phoenix demonstrates the strength and flexibility of embedded Linux. By employing Linux as a lightweight operating system, Com One has built a device with broad consumer appeal. For many consumers, however, the $249 price tag  may seem excessive.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/127887

   

1204397964

 

The impact of licensing choice

If you look at the history of open source databases, there is an argument that the BSD license not only makes it easier for smaller vendors to  challenge incumbents, but also for the first-to-market to establish anything  near a position that could be considered ?top dog?.

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/02/29/the-impact-of-licensing-choice/

   

1204398069

 

Free x86 router distro gains faster routing, Linux-like shel

Vyatta moved its distro to Debian in a VC2 release about a year ago, and last fall shipped a VC3 release that added PSec VPN, multilink PPP, and BGP  scaling.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7755399439.html

   

1204398213

 

‘Future is open source technology’

Under Tamil Nadu State Wide Area Network (TNSWAN), ELCOT has successfully provided connectivity through  Linux compliance to 30 district collectorates in the State.    

http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=14613303

   

1204398332

 

What's New in PCQ Linux 2008

PCQ Linux 2008 this time comes with virtual appliances of an ERP and CRM application, a web-based meeting software, a messaging and collaboration  platform, a document and content management system, and even a directory  server to allow single sign-on for all of them.

http://pcquest.ciol.com/content/linux/2008/108030101.asp

   

1204398471

 

Faster Performance, Fewer Machines For FreeBSD?

"FreeBSD has the ability to run Linux programs without recompilation," Lucas explained. "For example, I use Adobe Acrobat Reader for Linux on my FreeBSD laptop. It works flawlessly."  

http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3731386/Faster+Performance+Fewer+Machines+For+FreeBSD.htm

   

1204453908

 

Google helps FSFE's Freedom Task Force t

Google has made a donation to assist FSFE's Freedom Task Force with delivering training courses, attending conferences and localising documents.

http://mail.fsfeurope.org/pipermail/press-release/2008q1/000201.html

   

1204454015

 

?99 laptop could hatch the Linux generation

This might be considered another brick in the wall to mainstream PC manufacturers and Microsoft for two reasons.

http://techlun.ch/2008/02/29/99-laptop-could-hatch-the-linux-generation/

   

1204454130

 

Nexuiz 2.4 Offers Impressive Graphics

Since the release of Nexuiz 1.0 in 2005, we have been tracking its progress as one of the leading open-source first person shooters. With time, this  fast-pace game has picked up a nice level of artificial intelligence for its  in-game bots, engine optimizations, single-player campaign missions, and a variety of technical advancements.    

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=nexuiz_24&num=1

   

1204454239

 

As Vista Struggles, Desktop Linux Finds Beachhead

It's not just as simple as pre-loading Linux onto a hard drive, either. It's pre-loading it into PCs or notebooks that provide value.

http://www.crn.com/software/206901184?cid=CRNFeed

   

1204483698

 

Elonex One Sighted

So now there's a Web site with some details. Also worth taking a look at is this BBC video.

http://opendotdotdot.blogspot.com/2008/03/elonex-one-sighted.html

   

1204483822

 

[KDE] kickoff improvements

So, kickoff ... well, a picture is worth a 1000 of words, so they say. (But then if that was true you'd think they'd state that fact in a picture rather  than use words and therefore save time and verbage while making their point more clearly.  

http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2008/03/kickoff-improvements.html

   

1204483943

 

KDE Commit Digest - Issue 99 - 24th February 2008

Ivan Cukic presents a new tool, Puck, the Plasma UI Compiler: This time I'm not talking about Lancelot per se, although you get screenshots  of it, but rather of a tool that is being created to ease it's development  and development of other Plasma-based applications.  

http://commit-digest.org/issues/2008-02-24/

   

1204484204

 

LAC2008 is booted!

LAC booting It has started: The Linux Audio Conference 2008 has begun and the first W-LAN-problems have been solved by the most important person here: our  sysadmin Bob O?Kane. We had a nice greeting with great talks by Prof. Anthony Moore of KHM and our patron, Cologne?s vice mayor Angela Spizig.  

http://lac.linuxaudio.org/?p=50

   

1204484310

 

Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron Alpha 5

What more can I say? If I went over all the excellent features of Ubuntu I'd be repeating myself. I appreciate that this is only the alpha 5 release but  the new functionality looks to be very promising indeed; of course I won't commit to anything until the final release is out in April but I think (yet again) it'll be good.    

http://www.distro-review.com/review-ubuntu-8-04-hardy-heron-alpha-5

   

1204484454

 

Linux is killing Solaris

So, what does this have to do with killing Solaris? We couldn?t find even a single person interested in running htop on Solaris (besides us).

http://blog.markturansky.com/archives/49

   

1204484581

 

The Linux Desktop Q&A (and Video)

Some of the installers such as Ubuntu?s will even import your Windows account information during the install, which is pretty slick. Not as seamless as a  migration from one OS X instance to another, but not bad given the  complexity.  

http://redmonk.com/sogrady/2008/03/01/utter-crap-matt-asay-and-the-linux-desktop-qa-and-video/

   

1204484798

 

Amazon MP3 Now Open To Linux Users

And now the company?s gone and done another decent thing with is music  download service: it has opened its doors to Linux users.

http://mashable.com/2008/03/01/amazon-mp3-linux/

   

1204484937

 

Computer center rebuilds gear — and staffers' lives

Burgett's company takes in old computers and installs Linux, a free open source software. The computers are made desktop-ready with an entire  word-processing spread database and a Mozilla Web browser.  [Digg this hero (Burgett)]

http://www.insidebayarea.com/trivalleyherald/localnews/ci_8427887

   

1204531346

 

Learning from Intel-Microsoft-Dell-Hewlett-Packard Collusion

“I’m thinking of hitting the OEMs harder than in the past with anti-Linux […] they should do a delicate dance” –Joachim Kempin, Microsoft’s OEM Chief at the time

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/03/collusions-exposed/

   

1204532798

 

Mandriva Linux 2008 release candidate debuts

The beta is available in Free and One editions, with i586 and x86-64 DVDs for the Free edition and i586, KDE-based and GNOME-based CDs for the One edition.

http://www.tectonic.co.za/?p=2197

   

1204532968

 

Casual viewing: Mandriva 2008 Spring RC1, Fedora 8

My initial judgement notwithstanding, Mandriva 2008 Spring may just turn out to be a pretty good release and a decent distribution, especially if you want  good video support off-the-CD.

http://blogbeebe.blogspot.com/2008/03/casual-viewing-mandriva-2008-spring-rc1.html

   

1204533058

 

LiMo Foundation aims to put Linux in your handset

Good technologies tend to eventually find their way into mainstream devices, regardless of whether they're adopted by an industry group. I suspect the  same will be true for Linux, if it's not already true.  

http://www.embedded.com/columns/esdeic/206901035?_requestid=576147

   

1204533253

 

I’m sad to say: A lot of GNU/Linux-users discard freedom

We should buy an ogg-capable portable mediaplayer if we can. We should encode our videos in Theora if we can. We should use free fonts, if we  can.    

http://tuxtoday.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/im-sad-to-say-a-lot-of-gnulinux-users-dont-care-about-freedom/

   

1204562133

 

WIntel releases Atom size Linux for next-gen devices

WIntel's MIDs will operate on it's Menlow platform and run an embedded Linux  platform such as Unbuntu's Mobile and Embedded Edition, launched late last  year, or those under the . Intel will trial China's Red Flag Linux on its  MIDs in May.  

http://www.cio.com.au/index.php/id;1685593044

   

1204562307

 

Free laptops a hit with children

The laptops, which are sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), cost US$176 (about 5,600 baht) each. The school is one of two in the central province chosen for the pilot  programme.  

http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/03Mar2008_news10.php

   

1204562572

 

First look at FreeBSD 7.0

So would FreeBSD 7.0 make a decent desktop system? I haven't run it long enough to be able to answer the question, but from my initial testing I would  be perfectly happy to give it a more intensive try. It certainly looks like a nicely crafted system, with extreme attention to detail

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080303#feature

   

1204562701

 

Linux Update: I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

Yes that's right, a cunning plan has formed in my usually ineffectual brain  over the weekend. As you'll know if you read this blog much, I've just got a  shiny new Dell XPS m1330 with Ubuntu installed, this is gonna by my main  machine from now on.

http://adventuresinopensource.blogspot.com/2008/03/update-i-love-it-when-plan-comes.html

   

1204562842

 

KDE 4 Coolness: SuperKaramba and Plasma Packages

With the great intro provided about Plasma Packages to get Apple's Dashboard Widgets running, it follows a screenshot that shows SuperKaramba - yes, it works with legacy *.skz files.

http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/3305

   

1204610934

 

What If Novell Did More Harm Than Good to the Linux Kernel?

Have you looked into which contributions Novell has made to the Linux kernel since the November 2006 interop deal with Microsoft?

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/04/novell-kernel-patches/

   

1204612317

 

Nevermind the bulls**t, here's OOXML, says Microsoft

Microsoft says it is "optimistic" that the Office Open XML specification will be made into an ISO standard, despite a national body describing the ballot resolution process as "bulls**t".  

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/173304/nevermind-the-bullst-heres-ooxml-says-microsoft.html

   

1204612417

 

VoIP vendor to show new phones at CeBIT

Berlin-based VoIP phone vendor Snom will show off its new line of Linux-based cordless VoIP phones at this week's CeBIT 2008 Conference in Hannover,  Germany. Snom will also launch its Snom Hacker Shootout program to encourage  hacker community involvement in addressing VoIP security issues.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8567236200.html

   

1204612518

 

USB drivers going GPL-only in 2.6.25

Here's one from the file of random stuff you see when you put a new machine on the upstream kernel instead of the distro kernel. USB drivers for Linux  will be GPL-only with the release of the upcoming kernel 2.6.25.

http://www.linuxworld.com/community/?q=node/3190

   

1204612678

 

Googly Eyed

After an excruciatingly long time, it looks like Linux is finally taking  hold. But maybe we should rename it the Google Operating System because, clearly, the big Daddy Warbucks of search is the wind beneath the wings of  Linux these days.  

http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/march/190156.html

   

1204654450

 

New [Gentoo] foundation trustees elected

New trustees for the Gentoo Foundation  were just elected. The foundation  takes care of Gentoo's intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks) and  money. It ensures that nobody violates our copyrights and trademarks, serves  as a place to hold money, and decides where to devote that money in the best interests of Gentoo.    

http://www.gentoo.org/news/20080302-foundation-election.xml

   

1204654591

 

Review: GoblinX 2.6

In conclusion, you should give GoblinX a chance, but not because it's so small (300 MB) or because it so good looking and fast, and not because it has so many window managers, but because all the beautiful wallpapers and the  magical applications I've mentioned in this review are created by a single person

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Review-GoblinX-2-6-79936.shtml

   

1204707889

 

Messiness is better

Had KDE not removed the problem, I could have set up Xfce. Had Xfce not solved the problem, I could turned to IceWM, Blackbox, Fluxbox, Afterstep or any of a couple of dozen other desktops or window manager.  

http://brucebyfield.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/messiness-is-better/

   

1204708110

 

Iomega adds rack-mount Linux NASes

Iomega today announced a new family of Linux-based rack-mount NASes in 1TB, 2TB and 3TB capacities.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30331&Itemid=76

   

1204708224

 

As LAMP use grows, open source partners are in the spotlight

The good news for partners in open source is that people with PHP, Ruby or  other open source expertise can command a premium price, according to recent  research.  

http://searchitchannel.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid96_gci1303430,00.html

   

1204708346

 

Will pre-installed virtualization challenge Linux leaders?

Still, servers that ship with no OS as opposed to having RHEL pre-installed would seem likely to have an impact on a company whose bread and butter business is pre-installation on servers, wouldn?t it?  

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/03/04/will-pre-installed-virtualization-challenge-linux-leaders/

   

1204708481

 

New Linux Foundation Board Members Elected

The Linux Foundation (LF), the nonprofit organization dedicated to  accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced the results of its annual  Board of Directors election. The LF board is comprised of all LF membership  classes as well as individual affiliates.  

http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/080304/0370052.html

   

1204708692

 

The Year of the Linux Desktop Turns Out to be the Mainframe

I think this is a big year for desktop Linux, but last week there was an amazing announcement from IBM that people may have missed. IBM rolled out their new z10 mainframe running Linux and it does not disappoint.

http://www.linux-foundation.org/weblogs/jzemlin/2008/03/04/the-year-of-the-linux-desktop-turns-out-to-be-the-year-of-the-linux-mainframe/

   

1204708790

 

Debian “Lenny” will be released as Debian 5.0

Also interesting enough he mentioned that Lenny might be released with  KDE4...

http://www.ducea.com/2008/03/03/debian-lenny-will-be-released-as-debian-50/

   

1204708968

 

Release Notes for Linux Mint 4.0 Daryna KDE Community Ed.

Daryna KDE is nearly as minty as the main edition now. The packages are (safely) upto date and the kernel is the Gutsy Gibbon kernel 2.6.22-14.

http://linuxmint.com/rel_daryna_kde.php

   

1204709103

 

ReviewLinux.Com: First Look Linux Mint 4.0 KDE

Thought I would take a quick look at the latest release of Linux Mint.  Linux Mint 4.0 KDE is just under 1.0 gig and now has to be placed on a DVD.  The  install process was easy and smooth.  The LiveDVD works fine also but I  decided to install it to my hard drive and take a few screenshots for your  enjoyment.    

http://www.reviewlinux.com/?m=show&id=9685

   

1204709291

 

Are FDs paying too much for their IT?

Despite scepticism in the UK, open source adoption is becoming more widely accepted. Some would clearly argue that any scepticism is uncalled for, with thousands of developers in the open source community working together to  enhance the code and ensure high quality.

http://www.financeweek.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=5954

   

1204709377

 

Canonical fires up box Landscaping business

Canonical - the money bags behind Ubuntu - hopes to attract more corporate  buyers toward the Linux light with the release of a systems management  package dubbed Landscape.  

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/04/canonical_landscape/

   

1204709520

 

Linux goes walkabout

Aside from its efforts to free users from telcos, the Neo?s other features include an accelerometer, which will protect the data when it senses the  handset is in free-fall (it?s the thing that car airbags use), and a  touch-screen interface.  

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080304.WBcyberia20080304133308/WBStory/WBcyberia

   

1204709756

 

Kernel space: Merging drivers early

Kernel developers debate the standards for including new driver source code in the kernel. As long as a new driver doesn't break things for people who  aren't using the affected hardware, getting it into the kernel in an  unfinished state may do more good than harm.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/030408-kernel.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1204709888

 

Are Open-Source Developers Too Critical?

That is, when you pay someone else to supply a box of shrink-wrapped software, you're emotionally distant from it. You may rant about its  inadequacies, but you're essentially powerless to change them, and you have  no expectation that your personal opinion will affect the product's  evolution.  

http://advice.cio.com/esther_schindler/critical_os

   

1204724945

 

Nokia and Finland: A Mystery Behind OOXML and Silverlight

Those who say that RIA and Free software cannot go hand in hand are simply fulfilling their own prophecy and defend a selfish desire to take the proprietary route. Curl is Apache-licensed.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/05/moox-and-silverlight-finland/

   

1204736793

 

ACID3 and Konqueror

As you can see, amongst stable versions (in bold), Konqueror beats them all. Hip, hip, hooray for Konqueror (KHTML) devs! And one hip and hooray for  WebKit!

http://ivan.fomentgroup.org/blog/2008/03/04/acid3-and-konqueror/

   

1204736951

 

Mandriva 2008.1 looks pretty good

Well, 2008.1 works completely out-of-the-box. X resolution is properly set, madwifi is properly setup, the SD card reader works.. everything just works.  

http://linsec.ca/blog/2008/03/03/mandriva-20081-looks-pretty-good/

   

1204737051

 

Ubuntu Brainstorm Update

Four amazing days have passed since the launch of brainstorm.ubuntu.com, and all we can say is Whoah! A couple of numbers...: * 10,000 registered users * 2700 ideas (in comparison, Dell Ideastorm has 9000 ideas)

http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1365

   

1204737314

 

ATI & NVIDIA In The Linux Hollywood

In this talk by Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera, this duo had discussed how Linux managed to succeed in this industry and one of the reasons was because  of NVIDIA and their hardware support under Linux via their binary drivers.  

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjM3MQ

   

1204737352

 

My thoughts on Slackware 12.0  

Though Slackware takes a little bit more effort than many other operating  systems to get set up and working, it is well worth the effort.  I have found  my new favorite OS.  

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=385

   

1204737475

 

An incomplete list of high quality Open Source games

It is often mentioned that many games are not available on Linux. While  several big titles are indeed missing such Linux ports, the Open Source  community itself produced some impressive titles. Here is a short list  together with some promo videos.  

http://liquidat.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/an-incomplete-list-of-high-quality-open-source-games/

   

1204737718

 

Review of FreeBSD 7

The future is bright for FreeBSD and I’m certainly looking forward to the pending 7.0 release and beyond. The 7.1 release will see the ULE scheduler enabled by default and should also see the inclusion of the new installer  into the mainstream releases.

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/review_of_freebsd_7

   

1204784809

 

Will Nokia?s Linux-based Internet Tablets Soon Have Mono?

The trouble here is not only the move away from Web standards, but also the licensing restrictions which come with Mono and Silverlight (or Moonlight). Remember attempts to put Mono on LiMo, at spec-level? Curious minds must also consider the possibility that Nokia will try to shove Microsoft?s lockinware or patentware into Qt, which it now owns.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/06/nokia-tablet-silverlight/

   

1204787886

 

Why falling Flash prices threaten Microsoft

Until now, the received wisdom has been that GNU/Linux will never take off with general users because it's too complicated. One of the signal achievements of the Asus Eee PC is that it has come up with a front end that  hides the richness of the underlying GNU/Linux. It divides programs up into a few basic categories...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/mar/06/opensource.olpc

   

1204787978

 

Another low cost Linux PC. I think we can officially call it

I believe the computing industry is waking up to the fact that lower costs to  the consumer and higher margins to be had with a Linux OS in the razor thin  margin PC manufacturing business is irresistible. My prediction is that using Linux isn’t going to be an experiment - it is going to be essential in order to compete.

http://www.linux-foundation.org/weblogs/jzemlin/2008/03/04/another-low-cost-linux-pc-i-think-we-can-officially-call-it-a-trend/

   

1204788166

 

2.6.25-rc4, "A Fair Amount Of Small Changes"

"It's a few days late, but I was waiting for some updates for some of the most annoying regressions until releasing it, so the end result is hopefully  more useful as a result," Linus Torvalds began, announcing the 2.6.25-rc4  kernel.    

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/2.6.25-rc4_A_Fair_Amount_Of_Small_Changes

   

1204788315

 

Linux clocks double-digit growth. Fear and loathing in MS

Therein lies the rub of the tale behind much of Microsoft's fear and loathing  of open source. [note: IDC is a Microsoft puppet, working only with Microsoft-provided figures and counting preinstalls]

http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9886843-16.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheOpenRoad

   

1204788449

 

Everything in Unison on Linux

Software developer Unison has launched what it claimed is the world's first  fully-unified communications suite based on Linux.

http://www.techworld.com/applications/news/index.cfm?newsid=11629

   

1204788567

 

The Linux car that drives itself

The car was a finalist in the legendary Darpa Grand Challenge, a US Defence Department-sponsored competition held every year or two in which driverless  vehicles battle it out to see which can complete a set course in the fastest  time. The cars must drive themselves — they cannot be steered by remote control.    

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/emergingtech/0,1000000183,39363068,00.htm

   

1204788650

 

Intel Linux-Ready Firmware Developer Kit

The Intel Linux-ready Firmware Developer Kit (LFDK) can be downloaded from their project website as a bootable ISO or just the source-code, which is  80MB and 199Kb, respectively. The latest version of the Linux-ready Firmware  Developer Kit is Release 3, which arrived in October of 2007.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_firmware_kit&num=1

   

1204788770

 

Tiny DSP module VoIP-enables factory equipment

SSV has introduced a digital signal processor (DSP) module that attaches to  custom I/O boards via "DIL" (dual in line) sockets. Designed for VoIP  integration into measurement and automation equipment, the DIL/NetPC DNP/5370  runs uClinux on an Analog Devices BF537 Blackfin DSP.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5214569241.html

   

1204788913

 

The ease of sidux

So, what if you need a program that isn?t already installed on sidux?  No problem.  Just open a terminal and type ?apt-get install name of program?.  No fancy program names that make you wonder what they mean. No more searching for downloaded files to figure out which one you want to install.  

http://myviewmytake.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/the-ease-of-sidux/

   

1204818260

 

Athens schools promote 'open source' computing

Athens was invited because it is one of few districts in Michigan teaching on Linux operating systems.

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080305/NEWS01/803050312/1002/NEWS01

   

1204818577

 

The Office Suite Dilemma on Ubuntu

Let's face it, the office suite options on Ubuntu aren't as good as they should be. (I'm going to talk mostly about word processing here.) [...] OpenOffice.org [...] Gnome Office [...] Koffice [...] Symphony [...] Google Apps

http://www.ibeentoubuntu.com/2008/03/office-suite-dilemma-on-ubuntu.html

   

1204818786

 

Dispelling the Mystery of Android

A mobile Linux operating system is a complete system stack integrated with all the software components needed to operate a mobile device.

http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/61961.html?welcome=1204791279

   

1204818995

 

Samba keeps up with Server 2008, Vista SP1

The cat and mouse relationship between Microsoft and the open source Samba continues as the team prepares another update to add support for Windows  Server 2008 and Vista SP1.  

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1189057679&rid=-50

   

1204819057

 

Proposal: Fedora@Home

This would be fantastic for Fedora as it would allow us to lead the open source movement into the area of open services and community computing based on open source.

http://lwn.net/Articles/271792/

   

1204868298

 

OpenOffice.org goes to LGPLv3

You may recall that a team from Sun devoted a great deal of time to the process of drafting the GPLv3. Our engagement was not just the monitoring exercise that I suspect it was for many of the corporate participants. It was  always my hope that Sun would use the license for significant software projects.

http://blogs.sun.com/webmink/entry/openoffice_org_goes_to_lgplv3

   

1204868424

 

Financial Times on MSOOXML

Yeah, FT even featured the walkin' talkin' stalkin' Microsoft Malaysia Rep! Maija followed up on it, and it seems Microsoft's official reason for his attendance was "to provide technical  assistance". Heh.  

http://www.openmalaysiablog.com/2008/03/financial-times.html

   

1204868657

 

New mini-laptops challenge Eee PC

Medion showed an early prototype of its 10in notebook behind closed doors. It has a similar resolution to the 8.9in Eee and retains a Linux operating  system. The Medion model?s chassis has a matt-white outer clam-shell design  with a black keyboard.

http://www.pcw.co.uk/personal-computer-world/news/2211200/mini-laptops-challenge-eee-pc

   

1204888036

 

Kerala shuts windows, schools to use only Linux

A few weeks ago, the Government formally ordered that only free Linux-based software should be used for IT education in high schools, using new the Linux  text books developed by State Council for Educational Research and Training and the Free Software Foundation of India.

http://www.indianexpress.com/story/280323.html

   

1204906308

 

A ?99 GNU/Linux laptop: is it just too cheap?

You can add to those the fact that both come with LinOS Linux 2.6.21, sport the same ?mouse emulator? (two each in fact), have a similar 3-cell battery (which Elonex claim will last for four hours). The same rugged hardware  design is in both.

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/pound_99_pound_gnu_linux_laptop_too_cheap

   

1204906405

 

Linux-based NAS stores 2TB

LaCie has shipped a dual-disk, 2TB version of its Linux-based network attached storage (NAS) appliance. The latest "2big Network" device runs an  in-house version of Linux called LaCix, and can act as a small business  server for FTP, backup, and file-sharing.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2898756158.html

   

1204906533

 

Ballmer Could Learn a Lesson from Jonathan Schwartz

We?ve seen this story before and we know how it ends. Perhaps Microsoft can learn a lesson from history and Sun Microsystems. The lesson is not to wait.  If Sun had open sourced Solaris and enabled its adoption on other  architectures sooner it may have prevented the rise of Linux.

http://www.linux-foundation.org/weblogs/jzemlin/2008/03/06/ballmer-could-learn-a-lesson-from-jonathan-schwartz/

   

1204906671

 

[Screenshots] Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Alpha 6

The final alpha release for Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron is now available. Among the features that are available to Ubuntu 8.04 users are Firefox 3 Beta 3,  the Vinagre VNC client, PolicyKit, PulseAudio, improved Virtualization  capabilities, and even improved memory protection.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_804_alpha6&num=1

   

1204906761

 

PCLinuxOS Gnome 2.21.2

It's very polished, fast and thoroughly beautiful once you've gone past the  confusingly ugly loading screens. It's very usable and while I (through  personal preference) don't find Gnome environments as intuitive as KDE it  still works together very well.

http://www.distro-review.com/review-pclinuxos-gnome-2-21-2

   

1204906866

 

KDE4 Desktop Effects

I installed KDE4 on my desktop today so I could finally try out KWin in all its glory. If you haven't tried it yet I highly recommend it. KDE4 with  desktop effects enabled is simply gorgeous. It's fast, responsive, and comes  with a nice array of effects options.  

http://linuxappfinder.com/blog/kde4_desktop_effects

   

1204907011

 

[KDE4:] click, drag ... eject! (oh, and logout)

While I many not get to relive the paper clip experience, we can do something for my drag-eject nostalgia! A few days back Marco Martin committed a change to the trash plasmoid he's written so that you can drag drives and discs from the Places view in Dolphin, the file open/save dialog, the Computer tab in kickoff, etc to the trash/recyle bin.

http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2008/03/click-drag-eject-oh-and-logout.html

   

1204968204

 

CloudBooks may use Intel's Diamondville processor

Everex is refreshing its CloudBook line of ultraportable, Linux-based notebooks with redesigned models that may eventually include low-power Intel  Diamondville processors, bigger screens, and more storage.  

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/07/Cloudbooks-may-use-Intel-Diamondville_1.html

   

1204968295

 

Why 'LiveCD' Should Be a Part of Every Computer User's Vocab

Before you head out the door to make a trip to the airport or even the local coffee shop, remember to grab not only your keys, but also a copy of a Linux Live CD.  

http://www.sys-con.com/read/514335_p.htm

   

1204968498

 

Will Microsoft Change How ActiveX Runs in IE 8?

Dormann is telling IE users that they should, from a security perspective,  disable ActiveX controls from running by default. "It would be nice if this  is something Microsoft did with the next version of the browser," he said.  

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Will-Microsoft-Change-How-ActiveX-Runs-in-IE-8/

   

1204968585

 

Ballmer's Remarks Inspire A TCO Trip Down Memory Lane

According to the email -- part of a slew of subpoenaed documents Microsoft would have preferred to keep to itself -- at least one company official argued that it would be "easier" not to own up to sponsoring the IDC study.

http://www.bmighty.com/blog/main/archives/2008/03/ballmers_remark.html

   

1204968684

 

Debian founder wants to 'reshape' OpenSolaris

Solaris has always had a very monolithic structure. The basic idea behind Project Indiana was to take the Linux distribution model, which allows for very flexible and agile incorporation of open source technologies, and apply  that same thinking to OpenSolaris, thereby pulling in more open source technologies.    

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/software/0,39044164,62038656,00.htm

   

1204968834

 

Shuttle announces K45 mini-PC barebone, with GNU/Linux

Shuttle recently introduced its K45 mini-PC barebone, based on the Intel 945GC chip set and supporting both power-saving and current dual-core  processors.

http://www.digitimes.com/Backgrounders/ArtReview.asp?datePublish=2008/03/07&pages=PR&seq=210

   

1204987519

 

The Free Software Credibility Index

At some stage it was realised that an index is needed which tells people who to trust on Free software matters.The scale has 6 notches. 0 means least credible; 5 means most credible

http://boycottnovell.com/credibility-index/

   

1204998978

 

Elive 1.6 development released

The Elive Team is proud to announce the release of development version 1.6

http://www.elivecd.org/Main/News/80

   

1205051072

 

Linix is Beautiful: KDE 4.1: Visual Changelog (rev 783000)

You don’t always see this in the official changelogs but the KDE 4 development is progressing in an extraordinary speed. After a deep look at  rev 777000 we are presenting you a new visual review of changes made to KDE 4  during the last couple of weeks.  

http://polishlinux.org/kde/kde-41-visual-changelog-rev-783000/

   

1205051172

 

Interview with Carlos Piana

The lawyer for Samba and the Free Software Foundation Europe explains the behind-the-scenes work behind last month's antitrust decision against  Microsoft.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/030808-piana.html

   

1205051275

 

Norhtec to Release Yet Another Sub-$300 Linux UMPC

According to Barnes, the Gecko laptop will be announced soon, and will hit  the market at a sub-$300 price tag, in order to compete with the other  7-inchers of its kin.  

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Norhtec-to-Release-Yet-Another-Sub-300-Linux-UMPC-80456.shtml

   

1205051431

 

Open source meets automation at Hannover

The 21-member OSADL was modeled after the OSDL (Open Source Development Labs), which merged with the Free Standards Group (FSG), to form the Linux  Foundation. What the OSDL/LF accomplished for Linux in general, the OSADL  aims to do for Linux in automation.    

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3952949672.html

   

1205052322

 

Microsoft API Pledge Worse Than Useless, Real Standards Need

Might this be the rumoured support which sources spoke about prematurely? If so, then again, it?s worse than useless and it does more harm than good.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/09/api-pledge-more-harm-than-good/

   

1205079776

 

Basics of a Linux-based School IT Infrastructure

School District No. 73 has 54 schools and another 6 administration sites including Board Office, Maintenance and Transportation. Roughly 4500+ computers or desktops for all staff and students. Each Elementary School has  one teaching lab of 30 computers, at least one computer in each classroom

http://bbmaj7.livejournal.com/3542.html

   

1205079856

 

Ubuntu 8.04 Will The Hardy Heron Bear Fruit?

With so many disgusted by the poor performance of Vista, and Microsoft’s poor efforts at removing the problems with that OS, it remains to be seen how the purchases of many will shake out over this year.  Many who don’t have large hardware investments may make the jump to the sanity of Apple and OS X.

http://www.lockergnome.com/theoracle/2008/03/08/ubuntu-804-will-the-hardy-heron-bear-fruit/

   

1205079946

 

Fedora 9 Rawhide

The beta release of Fedora 9 has been pushed back another week to March 20,  because of stability issues, but to see the progress made by the Fedora / Red  Hat developers we did a clean Rawhide installation. Some of the features that have been shaping up well for Fedora 9 include EXT4 file-system support

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=fedora9_rawhide&num=1

   

1205080105

 

Wolvix, My Kind of Wolf

Wolvix is really an amazing Linux distribution considering that it is  developed and maintained by only two men.  

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/03/wolvix-my-kind-of-wolf.html

   

1205080249

 

The Code for Two New Compiz Animations [with Video]

Well,  here it is, the code for “Helix” and for “Blinds”. Right now, neither of these are in the Compiz Git repositories, so you’ll need to compile the  code yourself by replacing the entire plugins-main/src/animation directory with the code you got from the link in the first sentence and compiling normally.  

http://kdubois.net/?p=51

   

1205080379

 

The first Gnash beta is out

The first beta release of Gnash has just been made at version 0.8.2. Gnash is a GPL'd SWF movie player and browser plugin for Firefox, Mozilla, and Konqueror. Gnash supports many SWF v7 features and ActionScript 2 classes. with growing support for SWF v8 and v9.

http://lwn.net/Articles/272206/

   

1205080504

 

Clarkconnect 4.2 Community Edition - Open Source Linux GW

Overall, I am very happy with Clarkconnect 4.2. It's been rock solid, and does everything well. Far quicker and easier than DIY with any given Linux  distribution, lots of community support (good forums too), and Point Clark  Networks offer a free intgrated DDNS service, and and update service for packages, filters etc.    

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/tonyhughes/4696

   

1205080601

 

A shared passion for software is what drives open-source

With all the hype surrounding free and open-source tools - the operating system Linux, the web server software Apache, the web browser Mozilla Firefox - it is easy to forget the men (and, occasionally, women) who develop  them.

http://www.newstatesman.com/200803060043

   

1205136207

 

Mini-Linux chips coming

Intel's MIDs will operate on its Menlow platform and run an embedded Linux platform such as Unbuntu's Mobile and Embedded Edition.

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/tech/40FDCA510B9C8249CC2574040075E892

   

1205136504

 

Bazaar is now a GNU project

I'm happy to announce that Bazaar is now officially a GNU project. This decision was taken after consultation with some of the core Bazaar developers, Canonical management, and Richard Stallman, leader of the GNU project.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/bazaar-announce/2008-February/000135.html

   

1205164849

 

Laptop Review: Dell XPS m1330n (Ubuntu Pre-Installed)

I like this system a lot I have to say, I've now got it set up so I can use it at my desk connected to the sound system, large LCD, power and Logitech wireless desktop.

http://adventuresinopensource.blogspot.com/2008/03/laptop-review-dell-xps-m1330n-ubuntu.html

   

1205164971

 

Lessons Learned? We Can Only Hope.

Yet, when it comes down to it...CompUSA is gone. I personally will shed no tears. I am convinced that their blindness to consumer needs played some part  in their demise if not a large one, whether it was Linux or any other  non-microsoft product. You want to argue it? OK...  

http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2008/03/lessons-learned-we-can-only-hope.html

   

1205165126

 

Florida Hospital Enhances IT Performance With Linux

Florida Hospital, ranked in US News and World Report magazine as one of ?America?s Best Hospitals? for the past six consecutive years, has seven   facilities totalling 2,300 beds throughout Central Florida and is part of the  Adventist Healthcare system, the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in the nation.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080310/20080310005264.html?.v=1

   

1205165282

 

KDE Commit Digest - Issue 100 - 2nd March 2008

Work on WebKit integration, the ability to access Plasma data engines in Plasmoids rendered through WebKit, and a HDDtemp daemon data engine are added to Plasma, plus work on Plasmoid packaging and KRunner.

http://commit-digest.org/issues/2008-03-02/

   

1205165404

 

Ubuntu Mobile : The Perfect Mobile OS

Ubuntu Mobile is an Ubuntu edition that targets an exciting new class of computers called Mobile Internet Devices. Ubuntu Mobile, based on the world’s  most popular Linux distribution, and MID hardware from OEMs and ODMs, are  redefining what can be done in mobile computing.

http://tuxenclave.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/ubuntu-mobile-the-perfect-mobile-os/

   

1205165549

 

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Gets An XRandR GUI

A week ago, Canonical's Bryce Harrington had pushed an XRandR GUI into Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, which can now be found inside Alpha 6. This utility facilitates the  dynamic management of displays using the RandR 1.2 extension, which is  similar to URandR, GRandR, and other RandR front-ends.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_gui_randr&num=1

   

1205223665

 

Linux well suited to SMB market

"Small businesses are looking to save money on technology," says Kamini Rupani, a product director with Avocent. "In a time of tightened licensing,  escalating software costs, relative to total costs, and low initial costs of  Linux and its cadre of tools, SMBs are looking at the strategy of considering open-source software.  

http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=47379&cid=11

   

1205223761

 

BIOS boots to Linux in one second

Firmware company General Software announced that it is selling customized,  quick-booting versions of its Linux-compatible BIOS firmware to the medical  device industry. The company says its "Embedded BIOS with StrongFrame  Technology" can boot to lilo (Linux loader) in less than a second.    

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5429881813.html

   

1205223959

 

PCLOS TinyMe - Nothing Tiny With This Little Fella

I am honestly pleased to give this package a 4 Pennie review. I have always shy'd away from the microdistro, affraid of wasting my time putting a system in place that really wouldn't meet my needs. I generally look at other  distros, focusing on Enlightenment or XFCE

http://new2linux.info/index.php/reviews/25-the-project/44-pclos-tinyme-nothing-tiny-with-this-little-fell

   

1205224088

 

Sun to Deliver Open Source Solutions for Schools

Speculations are that Sun is planned to deliver Open Source computing  solutions, including support and implementation for Open Office and Linux on  a few thousand computers during the first phase. Sun will also assist in  training teachers and building new Computer Labs.  

http://opensourceguy.net/2008/03/10/sun-deliver-open-source-solutions-israeli-ministry-education/

   

1205224229

 

Linux thin clients gain managability

Igel has released an update to its remote management software for coordinating its Linux-compatible thin clients. Igel's Remote Management  Suite (RMS) 2.07 is said to offer easier installation via a new Java  database, as well as enhanced Microsoft Active Directory support.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3027071590.html

   

1205224340

 

GNOME 2.22.0 Coming This Wednesday

If you don't have it marked down on your calendar, GNOME 2.22.0 is scheduled  to be released this Wednesday, March 12. GNOME 2.22.0 is the first stable  release in the GNOME 2.22 series that represents all of the work made in the  GNOME 2.21 development series.    

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjM4NA

   

1205224650

 

Desktop Linux goes retail

Firmware company General Software announced that it is selling customized,  quick-booting versions of its Linux-compatible BIOS firmware to the medical  device industry. The company says its "Embedded BIOS with StrongFrame  Technology" can boot to lilo (Linux loader) in less than a second.  

http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8909010718.html

   

1205254015

 

The Downfall of Vista [and Rise of Linux]

The downfall of Vista will be the beginning for the rise of Ubuntu dominance.

http://girishmallapragada.blogspot.com/2008/03/downfall-of-vista.html

   

1205254117

 

OpenMoko to Commercialize Open-source Hardware Mobile Phone

OpenMoko (run by Openmoko Inc of Taiwan, a subsidiary of First International  Computer Inc of Taiwan) is a developer of mobile phones using open-source  hardware and software. OpenMoko developed OpenMoko Linux and Neo, which are  open-source software platform and hardware for mobile phones.

http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20080310/148761/

   

1205254378

 

GNOME 2.22: A Truly Amazing Desktop!

In the end, as a bonus, here's a sneak peak at the upcoming features of GNOME 2.24: a new version of GNOME's Ekiga VoIP client featuring a revamped user interface and SIP presence support; the Empathy instant messaging client utilizing the Telepathy communications...

http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-2-22-A-Truly-Amazing-Desktop-80584.shtml

   

1205254529

 

Tux fuels the HPC market [Linux in Supercomputers]

“Linux as server OS technology fits in very well with the HPC segment.  Overwhelmingly the majority of today’s HPC clusters are based on Linux. Some  of the key benefits which are driving this adoption are high performance,  scalability, flexibility, affordability..."

http://www.prdomain.com/companies/I/IBM/newsreleases/200831154073.htm

   

1205254681

 

Integrated Linux BSP on cellular products

Freescale has announced the support for the Linux operating system on its  cellular products.

http://www.cieonline.co.uk/cie2/articlen.asp?pid=1782&id=19097

   

1205254793

 

Chumby offers widgets of fun and data in miniature

At its core, the Chumby is a tiny Linux-based computer stuffed into a soft, leather-like case that resembles a beanbag. It uses Wi-Fi to connect to the  Internet, from which it downloads widgets that deliver specific bits of  information to its 3.5-inch touchscreen.  

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/silverman/5608240.html

   

1205254933

 

Choice Open-Source VoIP News Nuggets

In addition, they added an optional "Day 0" that  provides a basic foundation in both Linux skills and FreePBX basics.    

http://www.voipplanet.com/news/article.php/3733006

   

1205255029

 

PCLinuxOS Magazine March 2008 Released

PCLinuxOS Magazine, March 2008 (Issue 19) is available to download. You can  find it at the new PCLinuxOS Magazine website. If you'd like to be informed  immediately about our releases, please signup for the Magazine-Announce  mailing list .  

http://www.pclosmag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=71&Itemid=28

   

1205303802

 

Breaking Microsoft?s Two-pillar Strategy

Remind yourself of this: Steve Ballmer keeps saying (and last said it just two weeks ago) that Linux is Microsoft?s number one competitor. Remember this. Number one threat. Not Apple. Not IBM. Microsoft is meanwhile approaching debt and it may soon be tipped over the edge only to surprise everyone who previously fell for their constant lies.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/12/two-pillar-strategy/

   

1205304186

 

GCC 4.3 Release Series

The GNU project and the GCC developers are pleased to announce the release of  GCC 4.3.0.

http://gcc.gnu.org/gcc-4.3/

   

1205304291

 

Linux Market to Triple by 2012

Analyst firm Research and Markets has just put out a project on Linux-based server and client hardware sales, and is projecting that the market will more than triple between 2007 and 2012.  

http://www.itjungle.com/tlb/tlb031108-story07.html

   

1205304419

 

GNOME Foundation Annual Report for 2007

"We have completed our original goal. Ten years ago, GNU/Linux distributions did not include a free and usable web browser.  Ten years ago, using only free software, you could not do graphic design and  illustration, you could not balance your checkbook..."

http://lwn.net/Articles/272767/rss

   

1205304533

 

Linux 2.6.25-rc5 [Released]

So the size of the -rc patches is finally starting to shrink, but we still have way too many outstanding regression reports. Some of them should be  already fixed in -rc5, but many won't be. So reporters, please do keep  updating your entries as to whether they are fixed or not.

http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/3/10/7

   

1205304660

 

[IBM Vice President:] Life after Windows, Day 1

This last weekend I wiped the second half of the laptop hard drive and installed the IBM internal Open Client for Linux. It has everything I need  for work: Lotus Notes, Lotus Symphony, Lotus SameTime, and a couple of ways  to get through the firewall.

http://www.sutor.com/newsite/blog-open/?p=2105

   

1205304795

 

Power-sipping thin client runs Linux

VXL Instruments has introduced an "entry-level" thin client device that runs Linux. The Itona TC 2331-LI operates fanlessly, uses a 1GHz Via C7 processor,  supports touchscreen monitors with up to 1680 x 1050 resolution, and uses only 11 watts of power, says VXL.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2651844721.html

   

1205304902

 

KSEB shifts to free software billing

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) shifted from proprietary software  to launch a free software-based platform of independent billing system on Monday.  

http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/11/stories/2008031153460400.htm

   

1205305056

 

Basic and Cheap [Linux] PCs

Several new computers unveiled in recent months have something in common  besides their budget-minded price tag: All come preloaded with the Linux operating system instead of Microsoft's Windows.

http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/04/cheap_pcs.html

   

1205305201

 

Measuring Fedora's Boot Performance

While Ubuntu's boot performance has been improving with each release, this hasn't exactly been the case for Fedora. The boot time has only remained the  same and increase in some releases. However, between Fedora Core 4 and Fedora 9 there has been a lot of reform within this camp...

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=fedora_boot_perf&num=1

   

1205355567

 

Please Note: Wal-Mart is STILL SELLING Linux

Gotta love tech bloggers and so called 'journalists'. There is alot of buzz in tech media this week related to an AP report that claims that Wal-Mart is  dropping the Everex Linux PC's.  

http://blog.internetnews.com/skerner/2008/03/please-note-walmart-is-still-s.html

   

1205355701

 

Linux Mint 4.0 Daryna KDE Community Edition

You see I've always looked upon Mint with confusion; as a derivative of Ubuntu I never quite understood why it existed. Sure there was a time where preloading codecs and software was a desirable thing but now days everyone  has tackled that problem in different ways - thus making "out of the box" releases like Mint a little redundant.

http://www.distro-review.com/review-linux-mint-4-0-daryna-kde-community-edition

   

1205355802

 

Linux Mint 4.0 Daryna KDE Community Edition

During the event, members of the KDE projects gave a couple of talks in the Linux Forum. On Saturday, Franz Keferböck talked about graphic effects in  KDE4 and Sven Krohlas gave an introduction to Amarok, while on Sunday,  Carsten Niehaus and Frederik Gladhorn performed a live demonstration of KDE4 and its applications.

http://dot.kde.org/1205247360/

   

1205355917

 

Wine: Improving Look And Feel

A lot of people complains about Wine looks. But not everyone realizes that one can make it look neat easily. This article preents a few simple tips to  convert your default Wine to a special one.  

http://polishlinux.org/apps/window-managers/wine-improving-look-and-feel/

   

1205356064

 

Can GPL iPhone apps exist?

Since all iPhone apps must be distributed through a third-party (Apple’s “App Store”), that would make Apple the “distributor.” Which would mean that Apple  — acting as the distributor of GPL-licensed object code — must provide source code or a written offer to provide source code.

http://diveintomark.org/archives/2008/03/07/iphone-gpl

   

1205356252

 

Frugalware 0.8 (Kalgan) for i686 released

The Frugalware Developer Team is pleased to announce the immediate  availability of Frugalware 0.8, our eighth stable release.

http://frugalware.org/news/91

   

1205356464

 

First Look: KNOPPIX 5.3.0 - At CeBIT 2008!

Knoppix 5.3, after pausing for a year, was presented at CeBIT, in Hannover, Germany. Our colleagues were there, and got the DVD live-edition that's  available with the German c't magazine during the event. The Open Source  Audio-Desktop ADRIANE ? which is a part of the live distro

http://news.softpedia.com/news/First-Look-KNOPPIX-5-3-0-80626.shtml

   

1205380189

 

$80 Tiny Computer Runs Linux, Development Tools

US embedded hardware OEM KwikByte is shipping a low-cost, tiny embedded system designed for general purpose computing, embedded controls, and  database/web servers. KwikByte demonstrated the system running open-source  packages such as Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL within a Debian environment.  

http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Embedded_Hardware/Systems_AT91SAM9260/prweb761074.htm

   

1205380324

 

First Beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Comes with Firefo

Red Hat, the Open Source leader, is proud to announce the first beta release of the upcoming 5.2 version of their Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/First-Beta-of-Red-Hat-Enterprise-Linux-5-2-Comes-With-Firefox-3-80703.shtml

   

1205380616

 

GTK  3.0: Getting serious.

GTK  has come a long way. From its humble beginnings as "The GIMP ToolKit", it is now used in a plethora of applications. In fact, GTK  is very popular.  GNOME, one of the leading desktop environment on Unix systems, uses GTK   almost exclusively. The Gimp is built upon GTK , of course.

http://federkiel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/gtk-30-getting-serious/

   

1205381307

 

Open Source Market: FOSS getting hot in Russia

Recent interest towards FOSS from the Russian government has boosted commercial activity in this field. No longer than a year ago there was no  single large company that would say it is capable of doing FOSS system  integration projects. Now there are three, and the number will probably grow.  

http://robertogaloppini.net/2008/03/12/open-source-market-foss-getting-hot-in-russia/

   

1205399975

 

FUD Alert! Wal-Mart, Everex & Linux

Finally, I?d like to add that while the bulk of this article concerns Wal-Mart and Everex, and to an extent Linux, the AP still felt it was necessary to give Microsoft billing in the very first line (not that Redmond  minds the much-needed free advertising, of course)!

http://linuxfud.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/fud-alert-wal-mart-everex-linux/

   

1205400133

 

Priests and Nuns are Into Linux and Open Source

When I told Fr. Stephen that I’m quite surprised and glad to know that  there’s a Catholic priest on earth that’s been using Linux and blogging about  open source software at the same time, his answer was, “I’m sure you would be  more surprised to know that I am not the only priest who is into Linux. "

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/03/priests-and-nuns-are-into-linux-and.html

   

1205400242

 

Making KDE look good

This is just a quick introduction, there are a lot of ways KDE can be made pretty, so try things!

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/making_linux_look_good

   

1205400574

 

kubuntu-de.org in conversation with Tobias König

Tobias König is a Computer Science student and one of the core developers of Akonadi, one of the innovative technologies that will be implemented in KDE4.  Akonadi will be a platform independent innovative storage solution for  personal data.

http://www.kubuntu-de.org/english/interview-tobias-k-nig-about-development-akonadi

   

1205440099

 

Scientific Linux 4.6 - i386 & x86_64

Scientific Linux 4.6 has finally been released. We want to thank all those who have contributed packages and time, helping us build and test this  release. It took a little longer than we wanted, but we feel it is a good  stable release.  

https://www.scientificlinux.org/news/sl46

   

1205440213

 

Debian Linux cluster beats supercomputer in tsunami warnings

The cluster includes eight PCs running as a single node, connected via a  gigabit switch, each with dual 64-bit Intel Xeon processors running the  Debian Linux OS.  

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;1611547855

   

1205440363

 

Fight The FUD: Lies, Damned Lies, And Linux

Obviously, any marketing tool based upon lies, slander, and rumor-mongering has some serious ethical issues. Just as obviously, that fact doesn't bother  the companies that use it or the people they employ to perfect it.

http://www.bmighty.com/blog/main/archives/2008/03/fight_the_fud_l.html

   

1205464433

 

EU: European Commission to increase its use of Open Source

The European Commission will take a more pro-active approach to its own use of Open Source.

http://ec.europa.eu/idabc/en/document/7403/469

   

1205464541

 

Navy to focus only on open systems

"The days of proprietary technology must come to an end," [Vice Admiral Mark  Edwards, deputy chief of naval operations for communications] said. "We will  no longer accept systems that couple hardware, software and data."  

http://www.fcw.com/online/news/151858-1.html

   

1205464621

 

Linux and Games

They’re few and far between, but some new-release commercial games from the Windows world do make their way to Linux, typically through downloadable  Linux binaries that work with the data files from the Windows release. iD  Software has used this approach for years, porting all of its titles since the days of Wolf3D and Doom.

http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/article.asp?CIID=105627

   

1205464742

 

In Brazil, a [Linux-based] local alternative to the OLPC

The tabletop PCs will have WiFi connectivity, Intel Celeron processors, small  solid-state drives (no local hard drive) and will run a version of Linux.  

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9892334-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

   

1205464989

 

FOSS helps Krugle help developers search for code

From the first, Krugle has relied on FOSS for the development of its products. The company not only uses software such as Apache, GNU/Linux, and  Python in its daily operations, but its products are built on FOSS -- largely  the Nutch, Lucene, and ANTLR projects.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/128000

   

1205497299

 

The Total Growth of Open Source [Exponential]

The significance of open source has been continuously increasing over time. Our research validates this claim by looking at the total growth of open  source.

http://www.riehle.org/publications/2008/the-total-growth-of-open-source/

   

1205497398

 

Embedded Linux eases video streaming

Roku is integrating Trolltech's Qt for Embedded Linux into a multimedia  streaming product. Qt for Embedded Linux, formerly known as Qtopia Core, is  Trolltech's application framework for single-purpose devices powered by  embedded Linux.    

http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/trt/trt104.html

   

1205497505

 

BuffaloLinux is a Slackware based distribution

The default window manager is ICEWM, but BlackBox, FluxBox, XFCE4, and  WindowMaker also come pre-installed. Integrated versions of both GNOME and  KDE are available on the Buffalo-Extras CD.  

http://linuxlandit.blogspot.com/2008/03/buffalolinux-is-slackware-based.html

   

1205497599

 

Intel expects Atom desktops for $199

Intel has made it clear it wants to push Linux with the Nettop platform, said Roger Kay, president of Endpoint Technologies Associates. The Nettops are  being conceived more as an appliance, and Windows Vista Starter is not  designed for that type of machine.

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1200310229&rid=-50

   

1205497726

 

Open Source Fest starts Wednesday

Collaborating with San Antonio Linux User's Group and X-otic Computer Systems  of San Antonio, the computer information system department is hosting the  event celebrating computing technologies.  

http://media.www.theranger.org/media/storage/paper1010/news/2008/03/14/News/Open-Source.Fest.Starts.Wednesday-3268922.shtml

   

1205497861

 

Tech Notes: Not just for geeks and academics

OPEN-SOURCE software started out as the domain of geeks and academics only.  But now, it?s starting to hit the mainstream ? and software giants such as Microsoft are starting to feel uneasy.  

http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/03/13/tech-notes-not-just-for-geeks-and-academics-51140-20616402/

   

1205543757

 

Member of the GNOME Foundation on Tomboy, Mono, GNOME

For all it seems, Miguel de Icaza and his followers continue to put the Microsoft venom not only inside Linux but also inside some BSDs. In his blog, over the past week, Miguel even bragged about Mono running on the Apple iPhone. Similarly, he once pondered Google?s Android.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/14/gnome-foundation-on-tomboy/

   

1205560593

 

Thales "medCompact" to certify to EAL 3+ with ELinOS

Additionally, the development would have been much more complex. Hence, we decided to use Linux. With Linux we successfully developed a completely new,  functional terminal within six months. This would have been unfeasible with a Microsoft operating system in such a short time.

http://www.embedded-computing.com/news/db/?10506

   

1205560703

 

ASUS Reveals Eee PC Desktop Variant

Hard specs on the devices are hard to come by, but ASUS notes that the device  is much smaller than typical than typical desktops and that it has "good  enough performance". Other niceties include Hi-Fi Stereo and Dolby Digital Live support.

http://www.dailytech.com/ASUS+Reveals+Eee+PC+Desktop+Variant/article11106c.htm

   

1205560841

 

Video: [Red Hat] Summit 2008 preview

Whether you?re a returning guest or a just thinking about attending, the Red  Hat Summit is fast approaching. Check out this year?s Summit preview video,  and when you?re done, hit the event website and get the details.   [OGG herein]

http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2008/03/13/video-summit-2008-preview/

   

1205560971

 

Open Source for Sovereignty

Using Free software from open source communities makes perfect sense for governments, and not just for the obvious reasons of up-front savings on  license fees. As I heard said on behalf of the Brazilian government, open  source is a matter of sovereignty.

http://blogs.sun.com/webmink/entry/keeping_it_local

   

1205561094

 

FreeBSD 7.0 review

It's probably going to be Linux and OpenBSD for me from here on in, barring some revolutionary change in FreeBSD. [bias warning: Matzan is with OBSD]

http://www.softwareinreview.com/bsd/freebsd_7.0_review.html

   

1205571093

 

Lies, Damn Lies, and Steve Ballmer's Latest

A look at the latest role of Microsoft executives, consultants and analysts in the fight against GNU/Linux and FOSS

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/15/lies-damn-lies-linux-fud/

   

1205598982

 

Free/Open-source Word Processors

A word processor, as you may all know, is a computer application that is used  for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly  printing) of any sort 0f printable material. It is considered as one of the earliest applications for the personal computer in office productivity.  

http://junauza.blogspot.com/2008/03/freeopen-source-word-processors.html

   

1205599165

 

Kubuntu KDE4: Rock On!

For one, using the modified Kubuntu version of KDE4 is really nice. The Kubuntu developers have added applications that make the KDE4 experience complete, without having places where functionality is skipped, such as  package management.

http://jonreagan.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/kubuntu-kde4-rock-on/

   

1205599293

 

Armada hands over 10,000 free school software distributives

?According to the government contract we should provide no less than 50% of urban and 20% of rural schools with free software up to the end of 2008 in three Russian regions: the republic of Tatarstan, Perm and Tomsk Regions, -  says Igor Gorbatov, deputy director general of Armada.  

http://eng.cnews.ru/news/line/indexEn.shtml?2008%2F03%2F14%2F292072

   

1205599427

 

Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r1 has been released

In updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0 code name `Ramon` is available now. Parsix Ramon r1 contains updated packages, several fixes for the  reported defects and introduces continent repository. Ramon r1 introduces  continent apt repository along with the official supported Parsix repository.

http://www.parsix.org/html/News-article-sid-71.html

   

1205599532

 

Parsix Linux - The "Prince of Persia"  

And that pretty much brings me to the present. I'm writing this review in Parsix, using OpenOffice.org Writer, and I'm about as happy as I could be with my shiny new system. It's surprisingly quick, stable, packed with great  software, and as stylish as anything I've seen.

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=389

   

1205599650

 

"Printing converters" run embedded Linux

An industrial computing specialist in Erlangen, Germany has used Linux and a low-powered system-on-chip to build two legacy port servers.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6370486209.html

   

1205599797

 

[Sarcasm] Top 10 Reasons not to Use GNU/Linux

1. You Don?t Try Before You Buy...; 2. Installation of Software is Too Easy...; 3. Too Few Viruses/Too much security... [...]

http://socializedsoftware.com/2007/10/30/top-10-reasons-not-to-use-ubuntu/

   

1205653876

 

The Moore’s Law of open source

In proprietary systems code is often tossed out in great handfuls when someone finds a better way to go. In open source this code is available for  re-use, and thus it is re-used.  

http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=2127

   

1205654010

 

How do you do "X" in Unix (Linux,Solaris..)?

So Windows users aren't prepared for choice. The same misunderstandings apply to naive Unix users who never understood that they had choices: a csh user  suddenly transported to Linux bash may cry "How do I repeat commands in  Linux?", a SCO user accustomed to DEL being his INTR character will complain "I can't get ping to stop!"

http://aplawrence.com/Basics/how_do_you.html

   

1205654124

 

Confidence In An Open NVIDIA Strategy?

While NVIDIA has yet to publicize their intentions nor have we been able to get anyone at NVIDIA to confirm any of this information, something does definitely appear to be going on within their Santa Clara offices in regards  to an improved Linux state. A seasoned industry insider had reaffirmed the information this week.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjM5Mw

   

1205654269

 

Linux and Tom Sawyer

There’s one big factor in why Linux isn’t popular on the desktop. Linux is free.

http://sathyaphoenix.wordpress.com/2008/03/15/linux-and-tom-sawyer/

   

1205683286

 

Microsoft?s Plot to Use Mono/.NET to Punish GNU/Linux

This doesn?t sound reassuring, so why did he go down this path in the first place? The duty for moneyflow seems to have been his primary motivation. It is therefore only natural to consider Novell a Microsoft accomplice in this context. We previously explained why Novell does more harm than good here.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/16/novell-mono-dot-net-internet/

   

1205684863

 

The Microsoft-Yahoo merger: Yes, privacy is antitrust item

The same day that Microsoft announced it was about to offer $44.6 billion offer for Yahoo, Senator Herb Kohl (D-Wisc.), chairman of the Senate  Antitrust Subcommittee, issued a statement

http://www.antitrustinstitute.org/archives/files/Microsoft-Yahoo%20Lande%20privacy_030220081748.pdf

   

1205684941

 

Exponential Storage: Security Through Openness

Exponential Storage hopes to one day persuade the National Security Agency and other government bureaus to hire the company for its data storage  network.

http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/62113.html

   

1205685035

 

Open Source developer to bankroll ?Pinoy? startups

According to him, bankrolling the startups would jumpstart the building of a Morph Applications ecosystem in Asia with the Philippines as base area. This  ecosystem would consist of developers, users and other venture capitalists, as well as other possible stakeholders.  

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/mar/17/yehey/techtimes/20080317tech1.html

   

1205685126

 

Remember to FLOSS Daily

FLOSS is a disruptive technology - change in what had become a static world.  Change is always disruptive. Look at the impact of automobiles on society. Or  aircraft, or computers. Society seems to go through periods of change, followed by a plateau of status quo.

http://tycheent.wordpress.com/2008/03/15/remember-to-floss-daily/

   

1205743310

 

Social-networking site keeps Apache atop Web server market

Research firm says open-source software extended lead over Microsoft's IIS in February

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1569609646&rid=-50

   

1205743410

 

Meet Robot El-E (Runs Linux)

The computer runs Ubuntu GNU/Linux and the engineers have written most of the software with Python and occasionally C++. They also make use of a variety of   open source packages including SciPy, Player/Stage and OpenCV.

http://www.newsoxy.com/robot-el-e/article10569.htm

   

1205743484

 

Shuttle prices, specs up KPC Linux box

Shuttle without fanfare has rolled out the finished version of the KPC, its first Linux system targeted at the most basic of computer use.

http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/03/16/shuttle.kpc/

   

1205743725

 

Ken Starks and Larry Cafiero talk Lindependence 2008

I am honored to have had a chance to interview two of the most dedicated Freedomware and GNU/Linux advocates. Ken Starks and Larry Cafiero answered a  number of questions about Lindependence 2008, an ambitious, multifaceted new advocacy project they have started recently. So, let's get right down to it!  

http://www.nuxified.org/article/ken_starks_and_larry_cafiero_talk_lindependence_2008

   

1205743850

 

Open source: world domination or world liberation?

Linus Torvalds used to talk about "world domination" as his goal for Linux. These days, though, while we seem to be making progress toward this end, we  also appear to be increasingly complacent. We downplay the ideology that  underlies open source in favor of "safe" rhetoric about lower sales and marketing costs and such.    

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9895063-16.html

   

1205810959

 

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, UK, uses a Debian cluster

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, South Cambridgeshire, UK, runs a  640+ cores Debian GNU / Linux cluster with 320 Terabytes of "live data", like  a giant virtual memory  swap partition, out of its 1.5 Petabytes of storage.  

http://times.debian.net/1225-Sanger-Institute-Debian-cluster-320-TB-swap-1.5-PB-storage

   

1205811027

 

First look at PC-BSD 1.5

Compiz Fusion is included in this release and worked really well. There's a menu entry which, when clicked, asks if you'd like to enable it at boot.

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080317#feature

   

1205811224

 

Using Full KDE: Almost There

KDE by far offers the best integrated experience. Just about all applications  integrate into each other, which in many ways is good, although, there are  problems.  

http://jonreagan.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/using-full-kde-almost-there/

   

1205811321

 

Dell Launches Linux-Based Laptop in China

This week, Dell China launched a new model, Dell 500, to its laptop lineup in China. With price tag as low as 3,699 RMB ($520), the Dell 500 offers a Linux operating system, 512MB RAM, 80G hard drive and 15.4? screen.  

http://www.redlinechina.com/main/?q=node/731

   

1205811545

 

Former Windows shop recalls path to GNU/Linux

"We had three nodes and 150 users, and we needed 300 connections [to the Oracle database], said Jim Draughn, the director of  enterprise engineering. "We had 32-bit x86 boxes with 3 Gigs of memory, and  Windows just couldn't keep up with our needs."  

http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid39_gci1305889,00.html

   

1205811640

 

KDE 4.1 to bring back Konqueror tree view, other goodies

When I wrote about file managers in my review of KDE 4.0, I noted that several important features had been removed from Konqueror, including the tree-based detailed view. Many power users regard the tree view as the most  effective mode for advanced file management and mourned the loss of this feature.

http://arstechnica.com/journals/linux.ars/2008/03/17/kde-4-1-to-bring-back-konqueror-tree-view-other-goodies

   

1205811776

 

WUSB chip gains Linux-based dev kit

The Ripcord1 Development Kit includes an XScale PXA270-based SBC (single-board computer) running embedded Linux.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9379678248.html

   

1205811872

 

Linux in the Mainstream: Why Does It Matter?

"I firmly believe that aside from being free software, GNU/Linux offers very  few advantages over its restrictive counterparts (Windows and Mac OS, specifically)," Dean explained.  

http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/62142.html?welcome=1205796725

   

1205843525

 

Is Novell?s Strategy .NET Software on Top of GNU/Linux?

It?s worrying to find that Novell becomes somewhat of a .NET company, just as a few observers foresaw. It?s more or less about Linux at the bottom and Microsoft controlling the upper layers (proprietary applications)

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/18/novell-dot-microsoft-again/

   

1205844568

 

Ubuntu on My MacBook

I have recently acquired a brand new MacBook (2.2 GHz, 1Gb RAM). The first thing I did with it was to resize the OSX partition using Boot Camp to make  space for Linux. Now my MacBook dualboots Leopard and Ubuntu.  

http://www.stephencuyos.com/?p=359

   

1205844727

 

Is Linux Commoditizing the Desktop OS Market?

Those forces are as follows: * low hardware cost of the new ultra-portable computers such as the Asus Eee * low memory and storage requirements of many Linux distributions * increasing memory & storage requirements of Windows distributions * emergence of free web-based productivity applications

http://www.openlogic.com/blogs/2008/03/is-linux-commoditizing-the-operating-system-market/

   

1205844814

 

Linux on Wall Street (2008)

2008 Linux/Open Source on Wall Street will focus on enterprise Linux and open  source technologies, and their adoption in the datacenters of financial  markets firms.

http://www.linuxonwallstreet.com/

   

1205844942

 

OLPC Here and Now

It looks like the OLPC program is well on its way here in the Philippines.

http://blogs.inquirer.net/m-ph/2008/03/18/olpc-here-and-now/

   

1205845042

 

Fedora 9 to remove pointers to proprietary codecs

The Fedora project board met on March 11 and decided to remove the pointers  to the "non-free" Fluendo codecs from Codeina (aka CodecBuddy) for Fedora 9.  This is a big change from the Fedora 8 behavior.  

http://lwn.net/Articles/273710/

   

1205888532

 

OOXML vote in Romania, signs of committee stuffing

Today four have joined the committee, all of them seem to be MS partners  (Fujitsu-Siemens is one of them, the others are local software companies).  The sad thing is that these companies or people have not shown interest in  the subject so far

http://janimo.blogspot.com/2008/03/ooxml-vote-in-romania-signs-of.html

   

1205888739

 

SourceLabs Offers Self-Support for Linux, Java

Self-Support Suite includes diagnostic tools to scan a crash on a system and then dial into the SourceLabs Intelligence Engine, a knowledgebase with over  16 million previously described and categorized issues with Linux, Java, and related open source software.

http://www.itjungle.com/tlb/tlb031808-story06.html

   

1205911056

 

Support Bruce Perens? Fight Against Invasion of the Borgs

He wants to keep Microsoft out of the OSI?s board as well, possibly preventing an effect akin to that of companies like Novell inside the Linux Foundation.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/19/perens-for-osi-board/

   

1205936970

 

Linux-based console servers boast software-configurable pin-

Avocent is shipping a new line of Linux-based console servers that are said to streamline reconfigurations for remote serially-attached devices.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2886888726.html

   

1205937072

 

Meeting the Needs of the Mobile Workforce without Additional

Conclusion - Linux-based Exchange alternatives that use the Linux file system, which is proven to scale reliability into multiple Petabytes, can support large, even  bottomless mailboxes and make it possible to eliminate Outlook access in cached mode from laptops and desktops.

http://www.wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3842&Itemid=44

   

1205937145

 

There?s Something About Pardus

I've tried so many distros already and only few have left a lasting impression on me. Pardus Linux is now one of the very few. I just love almost every vital part of it.

http://www.junauza.com/2008/03/theres-something-about-pardus.html

   

1205937271

 

What is Linux and how does it work?

This year, he predicts, between 20 and 25 per cent of user expenditures allocated to Linux will be for mission-critical applications.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/eeebcc46-f557-11dc-a21b-000077b07658.html

   

1205937464

 

Kernel space: How to use a terabyte of RAM

An experimental new design for Linux's virtual memory system would turn a large amount of system RAM into a fast RAM disk with automatic sync to  magnetic media.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/031808-kernel.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1205937472

 

Why major mobile handset makers are riding with LiMo

The LiMo Foundation was formed on January 2007 as a consortium of mobile industry companies joining together to create for handsets an open and standardized software platform based on Linux.

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/031808-gillis.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1205937606

 

Brazilian Enterprises Embrace Open Source

Linux and related open-source software has gained an increasingly important role among large local corporations in Brazil, according to a recent study.

http://www.crn.com/software/206904491

   

1205937916

 

Research centre for open source software

A research centre of international standard would be set up for the promotion  and development of free software, Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan informed the Assembly on Tuesday.  

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEO20080318234049&Page=O&Title=Thiruvananthapuram&Topic=0

   

1205992444

 

Interview with Ken VanDine of Foresight Linux

The deal with Shuttle appears to be a huge win for Foresight Linux. How did it come about? Who were the major players?

http://www.fsckin.com/2008/03/19/interview-with-ken-vandine-of-foresight-linux/

   

1205992505

 

AMD Releases Production Microcode For All Radeon GPUs

In the next step towards open-source 3D support for the R500 and R600 GPUs (Radeon X1000 and Radeon HD 2000/3000), AMD has just pushed its production  microcode into the Mesa/DRM git tree. This is the microcode found in the  fglrx driver and it covers the Radeon R100 to R600 product families.  

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=amd_microcode&num=1

   

1205992569

 

Sun invites VMware to virtual desktop dance

These days, when you read about a company providing "seamless integration to third-party virtualization technologies," that usually means one thing: a  vendor has added support for VMware's software to its own products.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/19/sun_vdi_two/

   

1205992676

 

Linux well-positioned in booming telematics market

In five years, 30 million cars or 44 percent of the global total will ship with telematics devices such as navigation computers, safety systems,  and "infotainment" systems, a study claims. The ABI Research report also  forecasts a vibrant outlook for after-market telematics devices, where Linux has seen some success.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3110875142.html

   

1205992752

 

Red Hat to Appoint 100 Partners in Upcountry

To increase the adoption of open source solutions in the country, Red Hat has embarked on an aggressive channel expansion plan. The company plans to rope  in 100 partners including solution providers, educational partners, system builders and ISVs.  

http://www.crn.in/ITChannelMar19-08RedHattoAppoint100PartnersinUpcountry.aspx

   

1206026193

 

Review: PcLinuxOS 2008 "MiniMe"  

It's been nearly ten months since we last reviewed a PcLinuxOS release.  This time around we have a brand new flavor to look at.   The venerable "MiniMe"  2008 release.  What's different about this version over the previous 2007 version?  Let's have a look and find out..  

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=391

   

1206026374

 

Linux vendor bags top Eclipse award

The Eclipse Foundation awarded its EclipseCon 2008 Technology Awards yesterday, and named Wind River Workbench (pictured at left) as the "Best  Commercial Eclipse-Based Developer Tool." Other award winners included  EclEmma, Cyrano, Xmind 2008, and MyTourbook.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7049989985.html

   

1206026464

 

Rugged vehicle-mount computer runs Linux

Aaeon has introduced a fanless, Linux-compatible computer that runs Intel Celeron CPUs.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4321254157.html

   

1206026562

 

Debian Installer Lenny Beta 1 released

The Debian Installer team is proud to announce the first beta of Debian Lenny's Installer.

http://times.debian.net/1227-Debian-Installer-Lenny-Beta-1-released

   

1206026778

 

Linux powers Zigbee-based home monitor

A British startup called AlertMe.com has introduced a remotely managed security system that runs off a Linux-driven Hub.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7602396677.html

   

1206026863

 

iPhone vs. Android : An Open Source Devs Perspective

According to Andrea Gazzaniga, software development manager at mobile open source vendor Funambol the answer is not entirely clear. In a rambling  overflow presentation at AjaxWorld's iPhone Sumitt, Gazzaniga attempted to  outline the differences and similiaraties between iPhone and Android.  

http://blog.internetnews.com/skerner/2008/03/iphone-vs-android-an-open-sour.html

   

1206026985

 

[KDE 4] magazine articles

On the cover is Tux the penguin with a superman cape and a KDE logo in a shield on his chest. The title: The Next-Generation Desktop: A Hard Look At KDE4.  

http://aseigo.blogspot.com/2008/03/magazine-articles.html

   

1206070875

 

Who Voted “Yes” for OOXML in India Anyway?

To sum up, not a single “Yes” voter was not in Microsoft’s pocket.Is this voting? Microsoft virtually had 5 seats. It holds them by the money, the mutual favours, the incentives, the personal relationships. Shouldn’t an impartial panel be deciding on OOXML, based on the technical quality of the candidate alone?

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/20/ms-votes-yes-by-all-in-india/

   

1206079946

 

One fifth of Freiburg city council migrated to OpenOffice

In the German city of Freiburg, four hundred  of the two thousand PCs used by the city council are now running OpenOffice.

http://ec.europa.eu/idabc/en/document/7538

   

1206080054

 

OOXML: Pakistan and Egypt stuffed?

We got indications that 2 P-members countries were stuffed with Microsoft Business Partners. Those two countries applied for P membership in late  August and voted Yes without any comments. Don't be surprised if they are out  of reach for the European Commission.  

http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-48053/pakistan-and-egypt-stuffed

   

1206080171

 

OOXML Backwards compatible? One more lie by omission

So, due to the fragments being just another representation of the binary records, Office 2007 use of XML terminology is absolutely misleading. Press  pass filled with the XML acronym all over the place are very appealing to  CIOs, however.

http://ooxmlisdefectivebydesign.blogspot.com/2008/03/backwards-compatible-one-more-lie-by.html

   

1206080281

 

Why Doesn’t Microsoft Buy Time Warner? AOL, Bebo, AIM

You could feel the testiness jump right over the phone from several people  close to Microsoft whom I spoke to about Yahoo’s latest gambit to sell its  blue-sky growth plan to Wall Street.  

http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080320/why-doesnt-microsoft-buy-time-warner-aol-bebo-aim-and-harry-potter/

   

1206080374

 

GR: Open Source developers protest access restrictions

ERT is developing an archive of its broadcast material, digitising film, video, pictures and hosting them online. The archive is going to be developed  in a 1.95 million euro project, the major part of which is funded by the  European Union, the Open Source developers say.  

http://ec.europa.eu/idabc/en/document/7537

   

1206080567

 

Review: Zonbu Zonbook and gOS Cloudbook

The UMPC market certainly has appeal. The Via Nanobook design is quirky and appealing.

http://linuxdevices.com/articles/AT6425549202.html

   

1206080695

 

A tiny revolution [with GNU/Linux]

These mini laptops have caused a stir in the education sector, not least  because they offer many features found on full-sized laptops, including  built-in wireless networking.

http://education.guardian.co.uk/link/story/0,,2266333,00.html

   

1206080792

 

Sustainable computing for the masses

Dukker says about 40 per cent of NComputing's customers have chosen Linux (the company uses Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora or SuSE) and the remainder have gone  with Windows on the host.

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/17254/1090/

   

1206113273

 

Fifteen years of NetBSD

The NetBSD Project celebrates its 15th anniversary!

http://lwn.net/Articles/274299/

   

1206113680

 

[Compiz Fusion] Freewins  

Freewins is quite a simple plugin, just get some cursor movement events and  rotate and scale some windows around. As you may recall, I added features like scaling, shaping and key-movement a while back.

http://smspillaz.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/freewins/

   

1206175073

 

Fedora's advice on GPL compliance

The Fedora Project Board wants our project to remain in compliance with Free and Open Source Software licenses.  We also want to make sure our Ambassadors are properly following those licenses when they distribute Fedora.

http://lwn.net/Articles/274000/

   

1206175220

 

Video: JBoss World wrap-up

Miss out on JBoss World in Orlando? Or are you still wondering how JBoss and middleware fit into the bigger picture? These and more curiousities are answered in our summary video. And if you’re wondering what the new CEO’s  like, you can catch him here as well.  

http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2008/03/19/video-jboss-world-wrap-up/

   

1206175330

 

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Hardy Heron Beta [Screenshots]

There's just about a month left until Ubuntu 8.04 is officially introduced, but the second to the last testing release is now available. The Ubuntu 8.04  beta came out last night and hardens up Hardy Heron on both the desktop and  server ends for this first LTS (Long Term Support) release in nearly two years.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_804_beta&num=1

   

1206175372

 

Wine 1.0 On The Menu For Desktop Linux Users

It looks like Wine's time has finally come: Version 1.0 of the Windows emulation software is now slated for a June release. And Linux users almost  certainly have Google -- or, at least, Google's money -- to thank for moving  things along.  

http://www.bmighty.com/blog/main/archives/2008/03/wine_10_on_the.html

   

1206175615

 

Windows is caught between Mac and Linux

...while  no one does a good job of tracking the still-new, pre-installed Linux desktop  market, it's also clear that Linux is finally making impressive inroads into  Windows' once unchallenged market share.  

http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8541837412.html

   

1206175762

 

SplashTop Adds Virtualization Support

Within seconds of turning on the PC you can be in this lightweight Linux desktop environment that comes with web applications such as Skype and Firefox.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjQwMg

   

1206175853

 

What to do with a Terabyte of RAM

Come the day we get a terabyte of RAM in our systems, we'll find a need for  it. After all, recall that great prophet Bill Gates who swore 640K of memory  would be all we'd need. Real-time high-definition video editing anyone?

http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS9012826400.html

   

1206175976

 

Vendor-neutral Linux certs becoming popular

Linux Professional Institute President and CEO Jim Lacey told SearchEnterpriseLinux.com that he believes vendor-neutral Linux certifications are becoming more popular and signal a larger trend within IT  of area specialization versus proficiency with a single product.

http://enterpriselinuxlog.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/03/19/vendor-neutral-linux-certs-becoming-popular/

   

1206176084

 

An Eye On The Prize: A Detailed Look At Foresight Linux 2.0

Shorn of Conary (sorry, couldn't resist that) Foresight Linux would be just another fresh-faced, well-formed Linux distribution, and there are already  lots of those, whether they be based on Debian, Slackware, RedHat or Ubuntu.

http://reddevil62-techhead.blogspot.com/2008/03/eye-on-prize-detailed-look-at-foresight.html

   

1206176195

 

EeePCLinuxOS: Custom PCLinuxOS build for Eee PC

First off, EeePCLinuxOS is easy to install even if you don't have a CD/DVD drive plugged into your Eee PC. You install it by downloading a disc image to any computer, burning it to a disc and restarting that computer to boot into  a LiveCD.

http://eeesite.net/2008/03/eeepclinuxos-custom-pclinuxos-build-for.html

   

1206176420

 

Review: Zonbu Laptop  

Enter Zonbu. The company that has both a desktop model and a notebook model for you to choose from at a low cost.

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=392

   

1206176511

 

Linksys NSLU2 - A Great Linux Box

 I highly recommend the Linksys NSLU2 to anyone wanting to play around with Linux. It is so easy to get started with and they can easily be picked up for under $100.  

http://www.thelinuxblog.com/linksys-nslu2-linux-box/

   

1206176811

 

Custom XML? What Custom XML?

 "Custom XML" does not mean much, despite Microsoft ample evangelism of said  feature. Technically speaking it has no merit within the enterprise space because you end up sharing corporate data. An interesting fact is that "Custom XML" is actually only implemented in Word 2007.

http://ooxmlisdefectivebydesign.blogspot.com/2008/03/custom-xml-what-custom-xml.html

   

1206176919

 

Belgium also stuffed with Microsoft Business Partners?

Today was the vote in the Technical Committee in Belgium. The room was full of people I had never saw before. But when it comes to vote, the Yes men are  there.  

http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-48345/belgium-also-stuffed-with-microsoft-business-partners

   

1206207313

 

My Visit to Sun

Phipps went on to say that one of the main reasons prospects and customers are uncomfortable with this open source approach is that it fails to align  with their expectations of how software is obtained.

http://advice.cio.com/bernard_golden/my_visit_to_sun

   

1206207396

 

Free/Libre/Open Source Software: International Collaboration

The FLOSSInclude project aims to strengthen Europe's participation in  international research in FLOSS and open standards, by studying what is  needed to increase the deployment, development and societal impact of FLOSS  in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  

http://flossinclude.eu/

   

1206259965

 

[KDE] pretty cool Plasma stuff

I must say Slim Glow really is a favorite of mine, it always looks good. For  those who wonder how hard it is to install Plasmathemes: ridiculously hard.  Really. You have to through at least 3 mouseclicks on weirdly named buttons like "Get more themes", pick one yourself (the horror!) and click "install"

http://nowwhatthe.blogspot.com/2008/03/pretty-cool-plasma-stuff.html

   

1206260181

 

Experts: Free Open Source Software Could Help Africans

In many African countries, few people have access to computers and the Internet. Experts say this is hindering development and preventing students  from being able to compete for jobs.  At a conference in Dakar this week,  software experts, government officials and students came together to look at  how open-source software

http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-03-21-voa47.cfm

   

1206260197

 

Latch On To Linux

To help sort through the different Linux options, we downloaded, installed, and used 10 popular and somewhat-less-than-popular-but-worthwhile Linux  distros, keeping in mind installation ease, features and functionality, ease  of use, and performance.  

http://www.computerpoweruser.com/editorial/article.asp?frm=NMAOL&article=articles/archive/c0805/40c05/40c05.asp&guid=C8BC7B60910B4E77BE77148C316DDD0B

   

1206260274

 

Linux and Philosophy

What I found interesting about these people is their driving force. Writing about something that is free - in commercial terms - does not bring revenue.

http://dannybuntu.blogspot.com/2008/03/linux-and-philosophy.html

   

1206260370

 

Mythbuntu 8.04 Brings MythTV Improvements To Fruition

The biggest improvements delivered in Mythbuntu 8.04 are the diskless client support and upgrading against MythTV 0.21.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=mythbuntu_804&num=1

   

1206260456

 

Rescuing Collectible Sun Equipment with Debian Linux

A while back, we bought a Sun Ultra 5 workstation with a winning bid of about $20.00 or so. It has a 360 MHz SPARC processor, 128 Meg of RAM, and an eight gigabyte harddrive. Most computers from Ebay are sold without operating  systems, and this machine was no exception.

http://beginlinux.com/index.php/server_training/serv_admin_m/subnets_ipcalc/0/800

   

1206260534

 

What Gael Did Next - Ulteo Online Desktop

If you are interested, go to the Ulteo homepage and sign up and try it out. It?s still in it?s relatively early stages (the software included in the desktop is not current) but already you can see that you have much more than  Google are offering.  

http://www.lostaddress.org/index.php/2008/03/22/what-gael-did-next-ulteo-online-desktop/

   

1206260662

 

PCLinuxOS Gnome 2008 released today

PCLinuxOS just released their Gnome 2008 distro today.

http://kelver.wordpress.com/2008/03/21/pclinuxos-gnome-2008-released-today/

   

1206260709

 

Fedora is Everywhere

Today, while having a glance to my rss feeds, what do I find ? "Ubuntu Gets SELinux". I quickly flew over a few more words: "This is the result of the amazing work of the ubuntu-security and  ubuntu-hardened teams."  Ha, there is something wrong here !

http://clunixchit.blogspot.com/2008/03/curse-fedora-everytime-and-everwhere.html

   

1206294562

 

GPL Project Watch List for Week of 03/21, 2k Update!

The GPL v3 Watch List is intended to give you a snapshot of the GPLv3/LGPLv3  adoption for March 14th through March 21st, 2008.  GPL v3 Has Reached 2000 Projects!!!

http://gpl3.blogspot.com/2008/03/gpl-project-watch-list-for-week-of-0321.html

   

1206294623

 

Small Post, Tiny Footprint

The Ubuntu Server Edition JeOS 7.10 is custom tailored for independent  software shops or anyone else with an itch to build a tiny, tiny virtual  appliance. Again, the ISO is only 151 MB. (It took me less than a minute to  pull down the current 99 MB 8.04 beta.)    

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/03/small_post_tiny.html

   

1206294702

 

MySQL User Conference Registration Up 32%

I was interested to note that as of this morning, attendee registration numbers for the MySQL User Conference (which O'Reilly co-produces with MySQL)  are up 32% over the same period last year. This seems to be a good sign that the community is energized by MySQL's acquisition by Sun.

http://radar.oreilly.com/archives/2008/03/mysql-user-conference-registration.html

   

1206294780

 

OpenOffice 3.0 Promises to Bash Office

Others maintain that the whole model of deskbound productivity applications is obsolete, foreseeing a future in which businesses and individuals instead  use lightweight online applications such as Google's Docs . It is likely,  however, that all models will flourish

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/143711/openoffice_30_promises_to_bash_office.html

   

1206346785

 

Summary of Mono’s Danger to GNU/Linux and the Free Desktop

Let us quickly accumulate pointers to posts which summarise the problem and use this page as somewhat an index that makes it easy to understand for those unfamiliar with it.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/24/mono-danger-to-linux/

   

1206348091

 

QLogic Release Enterprise Linux Virtualisation Solution

Storage networking specialist QLogic has become the first HBA vendor to ship N_Port ID Virtualisation (NPIV) solutions for enterprise Linux.

http://www.idm.net.au/story.asp?id=9408

   

1206348178

 

Ubuntu and Fonts

In this short tutorial i discuss some handy fonts related tips that could improve user's desktop experience . The tips include installing Microsoft  True type fonts enabling one to render documents and web pages created in  Microsoft Windows properly in Ubuntu Linux, Installing a set of cool looking  fonts released by RedHat

http://linuxondesktop.blogspot.com/2008/03/ubuntu-and-fonts.html

   

1206348302

 

Tux meets Amiga, part 2: Porting AmiKit to Linux

During my article on Amiga emulation on the Linux platform I had deliberately  neglected to mention AmiKit as there appeared to be only MS Windows based  executable installers and zip archives on the AmiKit web site.  

http://slackworld.berlios.de/2008/amikit.html

   

1206348717

 

Question to Dennis Howlett: Why are you so bloody stupid?

Oh my goodness! Safari running on my Windows XP SP2 system, with six tabs, consumes almost 400MB. Firefox 2, while by no means svelte, consumes in the  high 200s on this system, and that's with considerably more tabs open to the same sites. Why is this?

http://blogbeebe.blogspot.com/2008/03/question-to-dennis-howlett-why-are-you.html

   

1206374096

 

I?ve seen the light: GNU/Linux Does Not Matter That Much

We must put more effort into making people switch to open formats and open  protocols, than the effort we put into encouraging them to switch to a freedom-respectful operating system like GNU/Linux.

http://gustavonarea.net/blog/posts/ive-seen-the-light-gnulinux-does-not-matter-that-much/

   

1206374222

 

Why Business Doesn't "get" Desktop Linux

How to solve this dilemma? Your guess is as good as mine. No one can force  businesses to change their mind when it comes to value...it comes with time.  There are some heads being turned by various open source programs such as OpenOffice and Firefox...but the tide is slow to roll.  

http://linux-blog.org/index.php?%2Farchives%2F237-Why-Business-Doesnt-get-Desktop-Linux.html

   

1206374334

 

Still pleased with KDE 4.

At this point though, I feel I?m more married to KDE 4 for the future than to Kubuntu - I?m hoping they pull through and keep me as a user, but I?m going to open myself up to try Fedora as well.

http://jaysonrowe.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/still-pleased-with-kde-4/

   

1206374453

 

KDE Commit Digest - Issue 102 - 16th March 2008

The beginnings of a network management applet in Plasma, work on containments, and improvements in the "RSS" data engine and "Devices" applet.

http://commit-digest.org/issues/2008-03-16/

   

1206374521

 

KDE and Amarok Present at the OpenExpo in Bern

A wide variety of talks grouped into three different tracks accompanied the fair. This year more than 30 OpenSource Projects took the opportunity to  present themselves and their work to a wide audience. KDE

http://dot.kde.org/1206299965/

   

1206374582

 

DUF vs FUD

 In mind, I am a strong supporter of Free Software, no doubt. But concerning the fight against FUD, I prefer the way of Taiji - conquering the unyielding  with the yielding. Thus I invent the DUF (previously FUD when I commented on the article).  

http://plmday.blogspot.com/2008/03/duf-vs-fud.html

   

1206374669

 

Interview with Chris Hildebrandt, the sidux project

The sidux project has emerged as one of the star distributions of this year. With its methodical approach to stabilising Debian's unstable branch and  turning it into a pleasant and fast desktop system, many users are  discovering the pleasure of running a cutting edge development branch of a major distribution

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080324#feature

   

1206425806

 

ISO approval: A good process gone bad

Allegations have been made that Microsoft encouraged new countries to join the JTC-1, or to upgrade their status (from O-status to P-status) to  influence the vote.

http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2008/03/24/iso-approval-a-good-process-gone-bad/

   

1206425848

 

DIY embedded Linux service gains major distributor

A major global electronics distributor has announced that its U.S.-based operation has started reselling a software subscription service for embedded Linux developers.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4663612798.html

   

1206425936

 

Ubuntu 8.04 beta: an agile upgrade

The latest build of everyone's favorite open source desktop OS features better performance, Active Directory integration, and seamless installation from Windows  

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/24/13TC-ubuntu-beta_1.html

   

1206426138

 

ON COMPUTERS : Tiny Asus computer great for travel, delicate

The oddly named “Asus Eee PC” comes with the Linux operating system. This isthe best Linux implementation we’ve seen and we like it better than Windows.

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Business/220773/

   

1206426200

 

NSA releases new version of Linux software

The U.S. National Security Agency has released its own version of the  open-source computer operating system Linux, which offers enhanced security for users.  

http://www.metimes.com/Security/2008/03/24/nsa_releases_new_version_of_linux_software/67f0/

   

1206426318

 

What CAN?T Linux do?

[...] 11. Airplane black boxes. Montavista uses a Carrier Grade Linux to power  in-flight recorders; 12. Brain surgery. Yep. This Linux-powered robot helps in brain surgery.

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/opensource/?p=186

   

1206426480

 

Months-Old Excel Exploit Goes Public

Microsoft labeled CVE-2008-0081 "critical" on Excel 2000, and "important" on Excel 2002 and 2003.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,143786-pg,1/article.html

   

1206426543

 

Teens Bring Laptops to South African Children

Two teenage sisters from Boston, along with their family and school, have joined forces with an American non-profit organization to provide laptop  computers to underprivileged children in South Africa.  

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88922574

   

1206426637

 

PC-BSD 1.5 - Becoming More Usable!

There is no doubt that PC-BSD is has the aesthetics even without Compiz Fusion. It is also very easy to use. However, the small of number of the available PBIs has remained the Archilles' heel of PC-BSD. The number has to  be increased exponentially and this will need more efforts from the developers and more commitments from the iXsystem.

http://linuxseekers.com/index.php/component/content/article/43-unix-like-reviews/44-pcbsd-15-review

   

1206426746

 

Salasaga burns brightly at its start

Salasaga is a cross-platform effort available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris Nevada, and Windows. You can install it on GNU/Linux from source code, or by downloading packages for Gentoo, Fedora, or Ubuntu.

http://www.linux.com/feature/129887

   

1206426867

 

Consultant hopes open source apps will "snap together"

Bachana recommends starting your company's open source journey at the Web level. "There's plenty of resources out there where you can get information  on the different platforms available. Implement Web servers first. Hire a  couple of really great developers that know the LAMP environment..."

http://www.linux.com/feature/129881

   

1206456917

 

Web-based application server ported to low-powered Linux dev

BarracudaDrive V3.9 is a Linux-compatible secure application server assembled from selected plugins used in the Barracuda Embedded Web Server.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6378137616.html

   

1206457058

 

Xubuntu is a better Linux option for Asus Eee PC

The Asus Eee PC is nice and all, but not everyone likes the Xandros OS that comes out of the box.  

http://www.htlounge.net/articles/5461/1/Xubuntu-is-a-better-Linux-option-for-Asus-Eee-PC

   

1206457132

 

My experience with Mandriva (and 64 bit)

So after reinstalling windows, hunting down drivers, and setting everything up properly, I realized that all I really needed in windows was steam.

http://www.techsmartly.com/blog/?p=41

   

1206457205

 

Installing a modern Linux distribution  

A modern Linux install should take no more than forty-five minutes for the  initial install and maybe an hours worth of tweaking to get the missing bits  running the way the user wants this may take longer with more complected setups like using ATI or NVIDIA cards with Compiz.  

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=393

   

1206506394

 

Russian Postal Service Wears Red Hat

Russian Post and American company Red Hat signed the Protocol of intentions on IT development based on open freeware earlier this month. Andrey Pogodin,  Deputy Director General of FSUE Russian Post and Jim Whitehurst, President of Red Hat signed the document within the framework of meeting.

http://www.hellmail.co.uk/postalnews/templates/postal_global_news.asp?articleid=402&zoneid=11

   

1206506525

 

Shuttle KPC K45: £180 Linux desktop

Shuttle piqued our interest recently when it announced the KPC -- a low-cost Linux desktop PC you'll be able to buy for a paltry €199 (£180 including  VAT), or for €94 (£85) in K45 barebones form.  

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/desktops/0,39029426,49296161,00.htm

   

1206506606

 

Hooray! Blu-ray BD+ hacked!

Hooray! Blu-ray BD+ hacked!

http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=306

   

1206506960

 

OSBC: Acquia to launch this fall “Carbon” social CMS

Acquia was founded in 2007 and received $7 million in Series A funding from  North Bridge Venture Partners and others.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=2161

   

1206507043

 

Fedora 9 Hits Beta

The first Beta for Red Hat's Fedora 9 (code named Sulfur) is now out. As expected it includes the latest and greatest in Linux technologies including  new GNOME, KDE, Firefox and Linux kernel packages.  

http://blog.internetnews.com/skerner/2008/03/fedora-9-hits-beta.html

   

1206507146

 

Low-cost IP camera design comes with Linux

The DM355IPNC-MT5 design runs Linux on a $10 TI DaVinci RISC/DSP digital media processor, and has an eBOM under $40, the companies claim.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6319494218.html

   

1206509898

 

Guess Who Invited Microsoft to the Open Source Business Conf

We ought to identify the village residents — so to speak — who open up the gates for Gates to enter. It’s a Trojan horse really. Microsoft just needs the key or the charmers with enough allure to tempt key figures to look the wrong way. Most destructive jobs are typically carried out from the inside, in an only seemingly friendly manner.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/26/osbc-gates-opening/

   

1206527848

 

Tux comes to Felton, California

With an estimated 30 to 40 million Linux Users world-wide, it would seem that  funding might be the least of our problems.  Remember, we're talking about  the Linux Community here.  

http://faq.fixedbylinux.com-a.googlepages.com/lindependence2008-bringinglinuxtothemass

   

1206528163

 

Mark Shuttleworth: Linux server, client will be big

“On the [Linux] server side, the cloud is the big thing. It needs  connectivity, mobility, and ability to scale up virtual instances,” he  said. “The desktop has key value here. By having a desktop that is network  aware, you get the best of both worlds.”  

http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=2168

   

1206588789

 

Microsoft Partners in Charge of the United Kingdom?

No reason? That alone ought to raise suspicion. Perhaps the only reason is increased attendance of Gold-certified Microsoft partners. Even ISO has admitted such a failure.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/26/ms-stuffed-bsi-on-ooxml/

   

1206595548

 

Kernel as hypervisor: Andrea Arcangeli

A Linux kernel developer explains the key overlaps between the hypervisor and the OS kernel. The KVM architecture uses Linux as both, which puts new capabilities at the hypervisor's disposal.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/032408-kernel.html

   

1206595636

 

CodeWeavers CrossOver Games Preview

With CrossOver Games being based upon WINE and tracking the latest developments closely, it's really to no surprise that CrossOver Games had  performed well and in some cases even had a sharp lead over WINE 0.9.58.  Meanwhile, with 3DMark01 Second Edition, Windows Vista was constantly in last place.    

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=crossover_games&num=1

   

1206595813

 

IT job strategies: Vendor vs. generic certifications

IT pros are divided on the value of brand-name certifications. On the one  hand, vendor-neutral certifications seem a better fit today’s world of  commoditized products. Then again, a Red Hat certification certainly appeals  to majority of Linux-friendly employers.

http://enterpriselinuxlog.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/03/25/linux-pros-prefer-it-generalists-to-vendor-specific-certs/

   

1206596132

 

Linux in Healthcare – Elderly Products

With the rising costs of healthcare and increase in the elderly population,  and the lack of resources for those with diseases like Alzheimer's, a company  called Blue Heron Network is looking towards a Linux based device to  alleviate some of this burden.

http://www.linuxworld.com/community/?q=node/3881

   

1206596260

 

Vyatta unveils open source appliance for SMBs

With Linux-based open source routing software on x86 commodity processing hardware, Vyatta claims it can offer functionally equivalent routing at a fraction of the cost of leading manufacturers.

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1714872066

   

1206596400

 

Preview: Ubuntu 8.04 Beta

All in all, this release packs some interesting new features and frameworks, some of which should have been part of any Linux distribution three years ago.

http://www.osnews.com/story/19524

   

1206635195

 

Local Government Urged to Consider Open Source

The senior IT officer from a West Australian shire says open source software  can provide a way forward for councils suffering budgetary constraints.

http://www.cio.com.au/index.php/id;546692901

   

1206635341

 

Open Source Business Conference: Great, we won.

That?s what I asked leading open source investor Larry Augustin (pictured  left; he founded VA Linux, SourceForge, and backed many more) and Harold  Goldberg, chief executive of Zend, at the InfoWorld Open Source Business  Conference, which just wrapped up.  

http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/26/open-source-business-conference-great-we-won-so-what-did-we-win/

   

1206635375

 

The Current State of Open Source Virtualization

We?ve started by looking back at a decade of Open Source virtualization, and  in this second part of the series we?ll tackle today?s landscape (last  updated in March 2008).  

http://virtualization.com/guides-howto-whitepaper-explanation/2008/03/26/open-source-virtualisation-today/

   

1206678966

 

Vote for OOXML (Office Open XML) as an ISO illegitimate?

There is enormous overlapping jurisdiction between national standardization body responsibilities and those of antitrust regulators. There is a pretty fair argument that JTC 1 should put DIS-29500 on ice until the antitrust proceeding is concluded, in order to avoid the possibility of inconsistent decisions.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/27/ooxml-antitrust-barrier/

   

1206687119

 

Microsoft is OSBC’s First Sponsor Ever

So, Microsoft was the first to offer money to make this open source conference possible. That would seem to imply that Microsoft wanted OSBC created. In relation to the “business” slant of this conference (that’s the “B” in OSBC), the following publication once/only cited only by Asay, comes to mind again.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/28/open-source-the-microsoft-way/

   

1206688499

 

Red Hat cheerleading purges Q4 profits

For the full year, total revenue increased 31 per cent to $523m compared with  fiscal 2007. Subscription revenue rose 32 per cent from the previous year to  $449.8m.  

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/27/red_hat_q4_2008_earnings/

   

1206688562

 

Strong Growth for Linux Handsets - Report

Mobile Linux is well poised to take on the surging smartphone market  according to a report from the Strategy Analytics Handset Component  Technologies Service.

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/30153.php

   

1206688662

 

Home automation system gains Linux-based controller

Control4 has added to its line of Linux-based, ZigBee-compatible home automation/media networking products with a new controller. The Control4 Home  Controller HC-500 interfaces with home theater appliances, multi-room music  access, lighting, thermostats, and security systems, and comes with a Linux software development kit (SDK).  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9801882978.html

   

1206688807

 

All About Linux 2008: Linux distros I?ve loved before

Starting to run Linux is like knowing owning a pick-up truck: you basically  can do more stuff. Need a website? Boom. Need an easy desktop? Bang. Need a hug? Tux! Going through all these distros ? and I?m sure my experience is very limited compared to some of yours.  

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/03/27/all-about-linux-2008-linux-distros-ive-loved-before/

   

1206688995

 

Initiative helps farmers in rural India using OSS

Sandha says Linux has proved to be a viable choice for the project. "We are not only satisfied, but have proved that Linux is most suitable for reaching  out to the masses -- whether you consider the TCO angle, reuse, or  localization."

http://www.linux.com/feature/130224

   

1206724868

 

All About Linux 2008: An interview with Gerry Carr of Ubuntu

We’re of course looking to get a bunch of pre-installed partners,  we’re working to make that happen, but that’s something for them to announce,  not us. We’ll see it more with smaller vendors, some of which are shipping  now.

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/03/27/all-about-linux-2008-an-interview-with-gerry-carr-of-ubuntu/

   

1206725016

 

KDE’s Plasma Project aims to find out about users

Plasma is KDE’s way of making the ‘desktop’ a better user experience by letting users decide what ’shape’ it is. I think that KDE wants to empower  its users by making the panel, the desktop and other components customizable  in so many ways and yet make them work together seamlessly.

http://www.newlinuxuser.com/kdes-plasma-project-aims-to-find-out-who-their-users-really-are/

   

1206725097

 

Mandriva 2008.1 RC2 Brings ATI Radeon HD Support and KDE 4.0

The second release candidate of the Spring edition of Mandriva 2008 was  introduced a few days ago and includes some new fantastic features, such as  KDE 4.0.2, ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series support, easy multimedia codecs  installation system, a brand new Spring graphical theme and many more.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mandriva-2008-1-RC2-Brings-ATI-Radeon-HD-Support-and-KDE-4-0-2-81439.shtml

   

1206725290

 

Calling All Distros

This event is going to receive national and international coverage.  Ironically, a google search for LINdependence 2008 shows as much positive  activity internationally as within our own borders or even in the Ubuntu  LOCOs in California itself.

http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2008/03/calling-all-distros.html

   

1206725569

 

Battle of the Beasts: Wolvix vs. Pardus

Pardus won by quite a large margin mainly because in my own opinion it is more polished and complete than Wolvix.

http://www.junauza.com/2008/03/battle-of-beasts-wolvix-vs-pardus.html

   

1206770593

 

UBI File System

"Here is a new flash file system developed by Nokia engineers with help from the University of Szeged. The new file-system is called UBIFS, which stands  for UBI file system. UBI is the wear-leveling/ bad-block handling/volume management layer which is already in mainline (see drivers/mtd/ubi)," began Artem Bityutskiy.

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/UBI_File_System

   

1206770671

 

Impossible thing #5: Open hardware, from the LART to the C,m

Part of this myth is true, of course: you can?t really share physical products the way we do with free-licensed information products. That?s a fundamental property of information. However, the designs for physical  products are just a special kind of information product, and they can be  shared.    

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/books/mihrfc/impossible_thing_5_open_hardware

   

1206770776

 

Arch Linux: Popular KISS distro

Draco Linux and similar distributions, are often referred to as KISS-distributions (Keep It Simple, Stupid!). One of the most popular KISS  distributions to date is called Arch Linux which, compared to Draco, has a  much larger community and number of developers.  

http://www.hardware.no/artikler/aaron_griffin_english/49507

   

1206797035

 

Boycott Novell Contradicts Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Windows market share under 50%?

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/29/bn-novell-reader-os/

   

1206811887

 

Linux in schools can save the planet

The fanless thin-clients use an embedded Linux and draw approximately 4 watts when combined with 7” LCD panels and optional laser keyboards. They are  grouped in clusters of five inside a central cylinder and cooled by a natural thermal updraft.

http://www.siriusit.co.uk/myblog/linux-in-schools-can-save-the-planet.html

   

1206812324

 

SliTaz GNU/Linux, the Smallest “Desktop” Distro

“At 25 MB, it has to be the smallest desktop distro ever created”. These were  the words of Ladislav Bodnar in the most recent issue of Distrowatch Weekly  when he announced this fresh and minuscule distribution as a new addition to the waiting list.

http://www.junauza.com/2008/03/slitaz-gnulinux-smallest-desktop-distro.html

   

1206812396

 

Linux Mint - The Distro to Fill the Missing Gap

Another thing that surprised me is the Ndiswrapper driver installation tool which they called it ?Windows Wireless Drivers?. I used a D-Link DWL-G132  Wireless USB Adapter to test it.

http://www.lebokov21.com/2008/03/27/linux-mint-the-distro-to-fill-the-missing-gap/

   

1206812721

 

Linux everywhere

Take yesterday as a case in point.  I checked the order status of my Elonex One, and sent an email to see if my order for the One can be upgraded to the One+ (bluetooth, and bigger internal memory).  

http://andyhollyhead.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/linux-everywhere/

   

1206812794

 

Open Source Software within the European Commission

European public administrations were among the early adopters of Open Source Software (OSS) and were already running OSS-based systems and applications in  the late 1990s.

http://ec.europa.eu/idabc/en/document/7389/5998

   

1206861177

 

Why can't I activate Windows XP? [Ask Leo Wants Linux?]

 If it weren't for the job requirements, this laptop might just have ended up running Linux.

http://ask-leo.com/why_cant_i_activate_windows_xp.html

   

1206861267

 

Red Hat And The Power Of Infinite Goods

The most interesting part of the article is where it talks about Oracle's effort to undercut Red Hat by offering the same software at a lower cost.  Apparently, as we predicted, it hasn't been going too well. And it's not too  hard to see why: Larry Ellison doesn't seem to understand Red Hat's business model.

http://techdirt.com/articles/20080327/195124677.shtml

   

1206861704

 

Future Open Source Superstars

Open source gets a lot of flack for not having the open source billionaires  club that exists in commercial proprietary software. I think what will be  telling thing in the future will be be the number of profitable open source companies and their success rate relative to proprietary companies launched since 1990.

http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/29/future-open-source-superstars/

   

1206899136

 

KDE4 - Kalzium

KDE4 is the latest and greatest in Desktop Environment ( Yeah, I like to use that phrase). Its is not as user friendly or as stable as KDE 3.X but  displays the promise to be the best in its class. KDE 4 has many usability  and eye candy improvement over KDE 3.X and I hope to see a lot of them in KDE 4.1.    

http://www.lazytechguy.com/2008/03/kde4-kalzium.html

   

1206899223

 

What is the free software community?

In this video, I try to answer the question ?What is the free software community?? Comments, or even community posts in response to this, are most  welcome!  

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/what_free_software_community

   

1206899278

 

Ulteo Application System Beta 1 - the FOSSwire review

Ulteo is no ordinary Linux distribution. It demonstrates incredible innovation.

http://fosswire.com/2008/03/28/ulteo-application-system-beta-1-the-fosswire-review/

   

1206899340

 

Fedora 9 Beta review

In one sentence: so far so amazing!  It’s now stable and completely usable.   I now have a workable F9 system ( rawhide ) which I use daily.  No more F8!!!   Though we have yet ( one week ) to see the final artwork, but it’s still amazing.    

http://fengshaun.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/fedora-9-beta-review/

   

1206899465

 

How Open Technology Could Lead Us Out Of Recession

At the same time, the United States has not only lost its former dominance in world technology, it is rapidly achieving a status of "a nation of shopkeepers". We need to remove the barriers to entering the market. We need to be the  innovators in science and technology again.

http://penguinpetes.com/b2evo/index.php?title=how_open_technology_could_lead_us_out_of&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

   

1206899584

 

Webcams that just work with Ubuntu Linux

The GNOME Foundation Board asked me to buy a webcam for the GNOME Events Box, so we could show Cheese on our stands. This could be cool together with the box?s new projector. I also wanted a webcam for my own use so Liam?s  grandparents can see him in motion more often.

http://www.murrayc.com/blog/permalink/2008/03/28/webcams-that-just-work-with-ubuntu/

   

1206900298

 

Will the real KDE Research Team please stand up?

I see the KDE Research Team working in three distinct areas: KDE Research can act as a forum for collaboration amongst KDE folk wishing share (and ultimately validate) their ideas and to make joint  funding bids...

http://hemswell.lincoln.ac.uk/~padams/index.php?entry=entry080330-103100

   

1206938509

 

Why buying proprietary management software?!?!

With a forecasted reduction in total IT spending, open source technology better fits the fiscal realities of the times than proprietary offering...

http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=23099

   

1206938676

 

PERISCOPE SPECIAL: The peer pioneers - Times of India

Today, over a hundred million users of set-top cable boxes, Tivos, Motorola  Razrs, and other home appliances use Linux, and over a billion people use it  indirectly whenever they access Google, Yahoo, or myriad other websites. If  you drive a BMW, chances are it's running Linux.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/PERISCOPE_SPECIAL_The_peer_pioneers/articleshow/2912424.cms

   

1206956176

 

Intellectual Insanity

In many ways, the human mind is like a computer ... it processes information and stores data. Are the memories we have of music; films and books in violation of copyright, because they are stored like computer files in our minds? Should we be legally prohibited from discussing this "content"...?

http://slated.org/intellectual_insanity

   

1206958964

 

Microsoft's 'Letter from the Dead' Tactic is Back, for OOXML

And the most hilarious letter of support comes from a Singaporean secondary girl's school, Crescent Girl's School. That's right folks, that's how desperate they were to get their "Approve" vote, they actually got a school to submit a letter of support

http://www.openmalaysiablog.com/2008/03/microsoft-lobby.html?cid=108850772

   

1206975756

 

Asian Linux user groups aim wide

One public event the group organized last year was the Beijing Software  Freedom Day. The grassroots version of the international event saw some 700  attendees and subsequently won the Best Software Freedom Day award from the  international panel, alongside Nepal and Nicaragua.  

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/software/0,39044164,62039551,00.htm

   

1206975905

 

Increasing Linux Participation in China: Our Symposium

We regularly hold Linux Foundation Symposiums in Japan where key Linux  developers meet with local developers to increase participation and encourage  collaboration. These events have been very successful.

http://www.linux-foundation.org/weblogs/amanda/2008/03/21/increasing-linux-participation-in-china-our-symposium/

   

1206976090

 

Secure doesn?t mean anything.

There are other security goals one can implement, these are only examples. The first two are probably the most important for most users. The main thing  I want people who read this to take away is that there is no such thing as a ?secure system? or ?added on security? or ?baked in security?.

http://securityblog.org/brindle/2008/03/30/secure-doesnt-mean-anything/

   

1206976152

 

Zenwalk Live 5.0

If you're still on the quest of finding the best desktop Linux distribution  for your needs, one worthy contender that often goes overlooked is Zenwalk.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=zenwalk_5&num=1

   

1206976270

 

The open source dilemma and the IT sandwich

r0ml also outlined how he has taken steps to overcome this situation at Asurion by empowering staff to create their own solutions using commodity  building blocks and a few simple rules. It was heartening to see how many  other IT executives in the audience had also made moves in the same direction

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/03/31/the-open-source-dilemma-and-the-it-sandwich/

   

1206976338

 

Communicating With the Other Half: NTFS Support in Linux

Unfortunately, Microsoft has kept many of the internal details of NTFS  secret, and the filesystem has changed with each new version of Windows. The  secrecy makes it difficult for third parties, and particularly for open  source developers, to write reliable NTFS drivers.

http://www.linux-mag.com/id/5523

   

1206976360

 

Shareware Report: GNU money versus old

GnuCash has enough financial bells and whistles to compete with the best  commercial packages. Based on commercial accounting principles, its features  include double entry, accounting, stock/bond/mutual fund accounts, and the  ability to import files in the QIF, OFX and HBCI file formats.  

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080330/STYLE/530445018

   

1207017463

 

Microsoft and Novell Announce Departure of OpenSUSE Project

Novell concluded by assuring technical enthusiasts that their GNU/Linux* distribution will be stripped of most or all of Novell’s contributions to it, in order to avoid further legal damage and threat over frameworks such as Mono.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/03/31/opensuse-back-to-v4/

   

1207032062

 

First look at SliTaz GNU/Linux 1.0, the smallest GNU/Linux

I haven't been this impressed with a new Linux distribution for a long time.  A compact package with basic applications, a web server and web development tools, an excellent package manager, remastering utilities and good  auto-configuration scripts - all in a 25 MB download.

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080331#feature

   

1207032122

 

Open source increases its share

BUSINESS generated directly from open source software in Australia is worth about $300 million a year, with government a large contributor to the pie, a  study shows.  

http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,,23462470-5013040,00.html?from=public_rss

   

1207032401

 

Microsoft painted into a corner with low-cost laptops

That leaves Microsoft executives with a choice: Do they extend the availability of Windows XP for low-cost laptops, or possibly concede this nascent market to Linux?  

http://www.tamilstar.com/news/publish/article_7340.shtml

   

1207066069

 

Linux kernel community grows, but elite group remains

Viro has contributed 1,571 changes to the kernel, which sits at the core of the Linux operating system, over the past three years, according to a new report from the Linux Foundation. That's more than any other individual  developer, the report states. In contrast, Torvalds, the kernel's creator and steward, contributed 495 changes.

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/040108-linux-kernel-community-grows-but.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1207066144

 

The Glass Roots Revolution

There has always been an unhappy partnership between cell phone makers and carriers, especially in the U.S., where carriers often require makers to dumb down European or Asian phones so they won't do, say,

http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/glass-roots-revolution

   

1207066274

 

Study predicts strong growth for mobile Linux

Linux represents 15 percent of the smartphone market, but that figure should  grow considerably, says a market research report. The study, from Strategy  Analytics, found that Motorola will continue to drive the growth for mobile Linux, along with Google.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5710819221.html

   

1207066350

 

Linux powers TV-enabled mobile phone

Motorola has used Linux to build a 3G, touchscreen-enabled mobile phone that can receive and record video broadcast in DVB-H format (digital video  broadcast, handhelds). The MobileTV DH02 also boasts a GPS receiver and  navigation software supporting advanced features, Motorola says.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2734059074.html

   

1207066462

 

Splashtop ?Instant On? motherboard

So I have had on my desk for about week now a sweet little ASUS laptop containing one of the new Splashtop motherboards.

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/opensource/?p=187

   

1207108451

 

The World Sighs as ISO Becomes Irrelevant

Microsoft has single-handedly redefined the meaning and significance of ISO. It rendered ISO moot. The aggressive lobbying (and at times even well-documented bribery) has not gone unnoticed. It has gone well over the fine line and even involved bullying, smear campaigns, and libel.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/01/iso-irrelevance/

   

1207130420

 

Linux kernel developers have tripled in number

The Linux Foundation (LF) has published a study on Linux mainline kernel  development. According to LF, the number of Linux kernel developers has  tripled since 2005, with many more companies contributing to the process  (including, potentially, the latest new LF member, Adobe).

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6925891609.html

   

1207130490

 

ScaleMP touts cheap Linux multi-processors

Software company ScaleMP is claiming to have turned virtualisation on its  head - instead of making one server look like several, it said that it can  make a cluster of entry-level servers look like a single high-end machine.

http://www.techworld.com/opsys/news/index.cfm?newsID=11850&pagtype=all

   

1207130632

 

Hands on: What you need to run Linux

Find out what type of hardware you need to run the open-source operating system

http://www.itweek.co.uk/personal-computer-world/features/2213228/hands-hardware-run-linux

   

1207130732

 

Techs and execs collaborate on Linux apps

In more and more Linux deployments at banks and brokerages, the business side  of the operation is getting heavily into the act. Collaboration is becoming  the keyword, and suddenly Linux developers find they're being joined by executives.  

http://www.betanews.com/article/Techs_and_execs_collaborate_on_Linux_apps/1207090037

   

1207130844

 

The Asus Eee PC (Part Three): The Alternative Distros

Here is a list to date of the ones that have been designed to work with it to a lesser or greater degree:  DebianEeePC (installs Debian Lenny), eeeXubuntu...

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/asus_eee_pc_part_three_alternative_distros

   

1207148758

 

Kernel space: ELF prediction to speed application startup

A new technique might make it faster to get started with a large application,  by giving the kernel advance notice of what are most likely to be the  program's commonly used memory pages  

http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=369937208&rid=-219

   

1207148837

 

Comparing UBIFS And LogFS

Following the recent announcement that UBIFS is nearly production ready, it was asked how UBIFS compares to LogFS. LogFS author Jörn Engel  suggested, "both share similar design goals. Biggest difference is that ubifs  works on top of ubi and depends on ubi support, while logfs works on plain mtd (or block devices) and does everything itself.

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/Comparing_UBIFS_And_LogFS

   

1207148901

 

Wall Street still likes Linux, but for new reasons

A few years ago, financial services firms tended to point to low cost and customizability of components as their major reasons for turning to Linux and  open source.

http://www.betanews.com/article/Wall_Street_still_likes_Linux_but_for_new_reasons/1207083805

   

1207149255

 

Gentoo 2008.0 Beta LiveCD

Gentoo 2008.0 Beta 1 has been released. This is no April Fools' Day joke, it's really here. The Gentoo Foundation has had its share of problems as of  late, there was never a Gentoo 2007.1 release, and this first beta is coming a bit late, but Gentoo 2008.0 Beta 1 is now available.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=gentoo_2008_beta&num=1

   

1207149281

 

Small Business on Ubuntu GNU/Linux

The business is Digital Printing Service. This small outlet serving consumer  in printing matter i.e photo printing (from digital camera and/or mobile  phone), business cards, invitation and other printing matters. The outlet  also selling pin, T-shirt and mug.  

http://opotumon.blogspot.com/2008/04/small-business-on-ubuntu.html

   

1207149500

 

Open sourcing can tackle software piracy

Adoption of Open Source Software (OSS) as an alternative to copyrighted  products is seen as a promising solution to software piracy in developing  countries like Kenya.  

http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6718&Itemid=5847

   

1207284207

 

First Impressions: Ubuntu 8.04 Beta

It was pretty easy to make a judgment about 8.04–it’s a great step forward for Ubuntu and the distribution is looking better than ever.

http://www.geek.com/first-impressions-ubuntu-804-beta/

   

1207284967

 

Mark Shuttleworth and Ubuntu 8.04

Cloud computing? "We will be the window into the cloud," he said.

http://blogs.eweek.com/lundquist/content/mark_shuttleworth_and_ubuntu_804.html

   

1207285029

 

Linux and FOSS - Are You An Advocate or a Zealot?

So, it appears I am not a Zealot although some would disingenuously call me a  Zealot simply because I am an Advocate of Linux and FOSS. We in the Linux  community see this type of supposed slander often in USENET news groups and  in online forums.  

http://blog.eracc.com/2008/04/01/linux-and-foss-are-you-an-advocate-or-a-zealot/

   

1207285267

 

Red Hat gets into the fast lane

At a time when all the talk is about economic gloom and doom and the subprime mortgage crisis, if a company comes out with figures which indicate the growth of services revenue by 29 per cent and subscriptions by 27 percent,  it's no wonder that the financial analysts start singing hallelujah.

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/17471/1090/

   

1207285376

 

Insolvent SCO scraps its reorganization plan

SCO Group Inc., the Utah County-based bankrupt software developer that claims  to own copyrights to the Unix operating system, has scrapped a $100 million  reorganization plan after its financial sponsor asked for a new deal.

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695266913,00.html

   

1207285683

 

BE: French parliament Brussels considering more Open Source

The French-speaking Brussels Parliament (PFB) is considering to increase its  use of Open Source, said Joël Tournemenne, director of the parliament's IT department, without giving more details.  

http://ec.europa.eu/idabc/en/document/7550

   

1207285910

 

ReviewLinux.Com: DreamLinux 3.0 in action

Quick tour of the latest DreamLinux 3.0 Linux OS. Check out the short flash video of DreamLinux 3.0 in action  

http://www.reviewlinux.com/?m=show&id=9926

   

1207405335

 

[Sarcasm] Why I Really Hate Linux: Substitute Applications

Kidding aside (I know I'm 3 days late), Amarok seriously does have all these features. In addition, I'm running 4 scripts (911tabs, Tag Clouds, BPM Calc,  and amaKode), and it still takes up less RAM than iTunes did on Windows.

http://distrogue.blogspot.com/2008/04/why-i-really-hate-linux-substitute.html

   

1207405501

 

Low-cost laptop wars: Vista, XP or Linux?

Moblin.org provides developers with resources to develop mobile versions of Linux, including efforts to improve power management and develop a Mozilla-based browser that relies on a touch interface.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=12598

   

1207405727

 

Flipping the Linux switch: Control freaks, meet KDE Kiosk

Linux is great to use at home. It can be handy at work. It's a great server operating system. But there's one other place that Linux is really worth its weight in gold: public, or semi-public, computers.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/04/04/flipping-the-linux-switch-control-freaks-meet-kde-kiosk/

   

1207472013

 

Winmagic to Roll Out Encryption for Mac, Linux

WinMagicR Data Security, the innovative leader in endpoint security, will demonstrate innovative all-new encryption technologies at the RSA Conference 2008 (booth 2425).  

http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=150138&WT.svl=wire_10

   

1207495276

 

Factors in Making Linux Happen

Without exception, each user balked at the fact that they were beginning their Linux use without the benefit of anti-virus or anti-spyware  applications. Not one of them could immediately grasp the concept that they  were imune to windows viruses.

http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2008/04/factors-in-making-linux-happen.html

   

1207495364

 

Introducing KBlocks

Yesterday I finally managed to finish the features I have planned for KBlocks, and it is now living in kdereview. If everything goes as planned, it  could be in kdegames for KDE 4.1.

http://piacentini.livejournal.com/6809.html

   

1207633243

 

Low-cost MP3 player gains fancy Linux port

The "Podzilla" open source application suite has been successfully ported to  a relatively inexpensive line of flash-based mp3 players. Originally developed by the iPod Linux project, the software is now running on SanDisk's  $100-$150 Sansa e200 devices, reports Sebastian Duell, chief developer for the SansaLinux project.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7695609943.html

   

1207671222

 

Juniper's Linux IPS Hits 10Gb/sec

"These boxes run on Linux," Chopra explained. "It goes through the same discipline as JUNOS in terms of engineering and q/processes, so when we talk  about a single core release and the rigors of regression testing it follows  the same process."  

http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/3739091/Junipers+Linux+IPS+Hits+10Gbsec.htm

   

1207671405

 

Ubuntu breathes new life into school's abandoned hardware

But according to Stefyn, the "huge amount of flexibility" offered by the  Linux operating system was the primary motive behind its adoption.

http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=609377314&rid=-219

   

1207671478

 

You couldn’t do this with proprietary software

The response was pretty emphatic: you just couldn’t do what Ringside is doing with proprietary software, according to Bob and Rich.

http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2008/04/07/you-couldnt-do-this-with-proprietary-software/

   

1207671577

 

Gentoo Linux 2008.0 Beta 1 Screenshots

The first beta version of Gentoo Linux 2008.0 was released last week. Gentoo  Linux 2008.0 Beta 1 Live CD includes Xfce, OpenOffice.org, Firefox, Pidgin,  Thunderbird, XChat, and so on. The following are some screenshots of Gentoo Linux 2008.0 Beta 1.  

http://phorolinux.com/gentoo-linux-20080-beta-1-screenshots.html

   

1207671680

 

LogFS, A Scalable Flash Filesystem for Linux

Jörn Engel posted the sixth version of patches introducing his new LogFS filesystem for flash devices to the Linux kernel. He highlighted some areas  of the code that need some more work, and cc'd the appropriate people for  further review.

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/LogFS_A_Scalable_Flash_Filesystem

   

1207671755

 

Ubuntu: Linux for humans

If you’re looking for a computer that you can use to surf the Internet, check Email, chat, listen to music and watch videos, Ubuntu is for you.

http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/lifeatwork/itadda/article?_EXT_5_articleId=1078882&_EXT_5_groupId=14

   

1207671817

 

Lost weekend discovering the joys of eeePC

Now I'm a Windows user and my attempts at learning Linux have been pretty feeble  to date. But the eeePC hides it behind a nice user interface that givesou access to useful stuff like Firefox, OpenOffice etc.  

http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/IT-FUD-blog/2008/04/lost-weekend-discovering-the-j.html

   

1207671936

 

Linux-VIA love match announced

VIA HAS HERALDED its strong desire to collaborate...

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/04/08/via-open-source-website-coming

   

1207726475

 

Alfresco's sales up 320 percent, hits 30,000 active deployme

Frankly, even Microsoft could use this model - as Marc Fleury pointed out to me earlier this week - without skipping a beat. It could adopt Red Hat's  model tomorrow without sacrificing its billions in profit. If anything, it  should grow with a model that focuses on widespread, cheap distribution.  

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9913953-16.html

   

1207726906

 

Ubuntu Mobile and Moblin: just the facts

Dan shares a bit of his newfound knowledge and there's definitely some facts  that I wasn't aware of. Things like:   * Moblin isn't an operating system or a Linux distro; it's a project. * Ubuntu Mobile is built with Hildon and Gecko. * Both initiatives have some some Intel backing or sponsorship

http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/04/ubuntu-mobile-a.html

   

1207727042

 

Red Hat taps Singapore schools for mindshare

Red Hat said it expects to train some 1,000 students under this program by 2009.

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/software/0,39044164,62039950,00.htm?scid=rss_z_nw

   

1207727268

 

Red Hat's business model

We hear a lot about this or that open source business model, but rarely does  anyone explain in a simple, succinct way exactly how an open source company  makes money. In this video, though, Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst does exactly that.    

http://www.linux.com/feature/131348

   

1207727371

 

Dual-core PowerPC chip gains DIY Linux support

Timesys has announced that its subscription-based service for embedded Linux developers now supports a networking processor with dual 1.5GHz PowerPC  cores.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6120922459.html

   

1207727433

 

VectorLinux SOHO 5.9 Preview LiveCD Launched

The VectorLinux team launched a LiveCD version of the DELUXE SOHO edition for  their distribution. The VectorLinux SOHO 5.9 Preview LiveCD is offered for  free so everyone can try the product ? VectorLinux DELUXE SOHO ? before  buying it.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/VectorLinux-SOHO-5-9-Preview-LiveCD-Launched-82791.shtml

   

1207727512

 

Red Hat wrestles with Linux apathy

They are sceptical because the market maturity is still lacking behind the US or Europe, and skill levels are not as sophisticated. As with anything technology driven, it's always received with scepticism.

http://www.itp.net/news/515638-red-hat-wrestles-with-linux-apathy

   

1207747563

 

Spanish low-cost notebook including OpenOffice.org

According to this Spanish article, yet another low-cost notebook including a Fedora-based Linux distro as well as OpenOffice.org will be sold for about 300 Euro.  

http://blogs.sun.com/dancer/entry/spanish_low_cost_notebook_including

   

1207747839

 

CrunchBang Linux 8.04.01 Release Notes

This is the third release of CrunchBang Linux. This release is based on the current development version of Ubuntu, "Hardy Heron". As with the previous  releases, I have developed CrunchBang Linux for personal use; however, I have released it as a download on the off chance that others may find it useful.  

http://crunchbang.org/archives/2008/04/08/crunchbang-linux-8-dot-04-dot-01-release-notes/

   

1207748178

 

Embedded Linux to support Atom processor

"Devices have been successfully deployed using MontaVista Linux on Intel  processors for many years," said Jonathan Luse, director of marketing, Low  Power Embedded Products Division, Intel. "MontaVista's support of the new  low-power Intel Atom processor Z500 series will enable many innovative new devices for the embedded market."  

http://www.ciol.com/Operating-System/News-Reports/Embedded-Linux-to-support-Atom-processor/9408105113/0/

   

1207790673

 

Microsoft’s Secret Anti-ODF Deals

Our reader adds: “It looks like the hoops to jump through for OOXML include speed bumps for open formats like ODF. Could that a main reason Apple held back for two years on ODF?”

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/09/microsoft-dirty-fight-vs-odf/

   

1207809080

 

10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution

Of course, times and opinions change. For nearly 10 years I road the Red Hat/Fedora wagon. And then, after considerable thought, I jumped over to  Ubuntu. Why? Because it fit my evolving needs. Many will argue that one Linux  distribution is just like another ? and I agree, on fundamentals.

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=334

   

1207809119

 

UNESCO promotes use of free software in Latin America

UNESCO Office in Montevideo, Uruguay, in cooperation with the network of Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) in Latin America and the  Caribbean, published the Guía práctica sobre software libre: su selección y aplicación local en América Latina y el Caribe

http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26405&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

   

1207809248

 

RSA: Security Experts Debate Linux Vs. Microsoft

Ford also took aim at Microsoft's past admission that it silently fixes  vulnerabilities. Linux is more transparent, and this causes vulnerability  data to be skewed, Ford argued. " I believe that vulnerability counting is  inherently stacked against open source projects," he said.  

http://www.crn.com/software/207100711

   

1207809511

 

A hint of what's happening at Linux Foundation Summit

Guest commentator Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols of Ziff Davis Enterprise tells  what, in his opinion, is important about the Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit going on right now in Austin, Texas.

http://www.linux.com/feature/131922

   

1207809596

 

IT managers urged to dip their toes into community-based sup

At the Linux Foundation's second annual Collaboration Summit here, Reaves asked a panel of Linux kernel experts what he needed to do to get help from  the kernel community to integrate code changes that would support Nortel's  switches.  

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=development&articleId=9076301&taxonomyId=11&intsrc=kc_top

   

1207839395

 

Can Linux Be This Good?

You might think that since I change my computer so much that it is no longer  Ubuntu. It may not look the same, but it is pure Ubuntu at its heart. One of  the things that I like about Ubuntu is that it is so flexible. It is simple enough for newbies, but complex enough for experienced users to tailor it as they choose.

http://linuxcanuck.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/can-linux-be-this-good/

   

1207839500

 

ReviewLinux.Com: Mandriva One 2008.1 Spring GNOME

Here is a short screenshot tour of the latest from Mandriva Linux.  Just  released Mandriva One 2008.1 Spring GNOME and KDE Editions.  Today we will  show only the GNOME release  

http://www.reviewlinux.com/?m=show&id=10005

   

1207839575

 

Review: PC-BSD 1.5  

PC-BSD, a strong contender for the top desktop distribution out there, has  once again grown, going from version 1.3 to 1.5 in just under a year.  In  that time it's grown, prospered, and had it's fair share of growing pains as  well.

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=400

   

1207890272

 

MySQL: Sun acquisition will propel business

According to Stefonic, datawarehousing and Web 2.0 are currently two drivers  for growth in the database market.

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/041008-mysql-sun-acquisition-will-propel.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1207890433

 

Asterisk: More Than 'Just' a PBX Powerhouse?

Open source advocates have long pointed to Asterisk's ascendancy as one of  the movement's great success stories. But for the founder of the open source  PBX solution, Asterisk's success is just the beginning.  

http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3739841

   

1207890636

 

PC factory test tool runs Linux

The appliance is based on an unspecified hardware platform from MBX running  Gentoo Linux, the Apache web server, PHP scripting, and the open source  Firebird SQL database.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7542896830.html

   

1207890645

 

Linux faithful see ray of light shining on client OS

“There is a huge market of people who can start out with Linux [and you don’t have to try] to get them to switch from Windows,” says John Hull, manager of  the Linux engineering team at Dell. “And a lot of the opportunity is going to  be in developing markets.”    

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/041008-linux.html

   

1207890795

 

Tightening up Linux board support

?We use repositories of Ubuntu packages, and an Ubuntu kernel, and alternate kernels are also available,? said Lehrbaum, although he points out it?s not an Ubuntu ?remix? technically speaking.  

http://www.embedded-computing.com/b/?p=250

   

1207890861

 

PCLinuxOS Gnome links two worlds        

If you're looking for a GNOME desktop for the popular PCLinuxOS (PCLOS), then newly released PCLinuxOS Gnome might be for you.

http://www.linux.com/feature/131936

   

1207891003

 

Low-cost Linux-based NAS device supports RAID 1

D-Link is shipping a two-bay, RAID 1-enabled networked attached storage (NAS) device that runs embedded Linux.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6050295985.html

   

1207910442

 

Harvard starts teaching open source

As with all Harvard case studies, there is no resolution to the dilemma - just the open question (pun intended): To open source or not to open source?

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9916323-16.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheOpenRoad

   

1207910633

 

Red Hat leads open source contributions to Linux Kernel

Linux distribution vendor Red Hat has streaked ahead as the leading corporate contributor to the ongoing open source project, the Linux Kernel.

http://www.crn.com.au/News/73673,red-hat-leads-open-source-contributions-to-linux-kernel.aspx

   

1207910780

 

Interview: How a hacker became a freedom fighter

Is it true you used to live in your office? Yes it is. I lived there for half of the 1980s and most of the 1990s.

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/mg19826511.900-interview-how-a-hacker-became-a-freedom-fighter.html

   

1207910979

 

Shuttle's New $99 KPC Review

Shuttle's main marketing drive behind the KPC underlines four  strengths; it aims to be user-friendly, customizable, expandable, and green.  With Shuttle now delivering the KPC in limited numbers as a barebones or  complete system, we decided to see if it can deliver on these features as promised.    

http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/04/10/shuttle_ninty_nine_dollar_kpc/page9.html

   

1207911069

 

The Indian Connection Behind Linux Mobile

Google, of course, is pushing Android, its software package that runs on top  of Linux for mobile phones, and its Open Handset Alliance. Wrap it all  together and it's basically LiMo--only controlled by Google.

http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/blog/bangaloretigers/archives/2008/04/the_indian_conn.html

   

1207911210

 

Linux Replacements for Your Favorite Windows Apps

You may be intrigued by the idea of switching to Linux. But how will you get  your job done without your favorite Windows programs? These 18 great  open-source apps make life with Linux easier.  

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,143396-c,linux/article.html

   

1207911362

 

Free/Open-source Optical Disk Authoring Software

Optical disc authoring software, most commonly known as CD/DVD burning  application is computer software for authoring optical discs such as CD-ROMs  and DVDs. An optical disc recorder is necessary to use such software.  

http://www.junauza.com/2008/04/freeopen-source-optical-disk-authoring.html

   

1207988893

 

ODF is now a Brazilian Standard: NBR ISO/IEC 26300 !!!

On the afternoon of last Tuesday (08/04), the final translated version of the  ISO/IEC 26300 was approved by members of the ABNT’s committee responsible for  that activity.  

http://homembit.com/2008/04/odf-is-now-a-brazilian-standard-nbr-isoiec-26300.html

   

1207989048

 

HP-UX Powered by Linux Development Tools?

Hewlett-Packard said it will offer a second interim update of HP-UX 11i v3,  the company’s Unix operating system. HP said the latest update, code-named  Versatility, offers improved performance, security certification and new  bundled applications.  

http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3740186

   

1207989258

 

Kernel space: Toward better direct I/O scalability

A new function in the kernel could reduce the need for a kernel lock that can  be a bottleneck for high-end databases. Kernel hacker Nick Piggin posts some  performance numbers.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/041008-kernel.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1207989409

 

KDE Commit Digest: Issue 104 - 30th March 2008

The menu item styles of the KDE 3 "Classic" menu return to Kickoff. GetHotNewStuff for KDE colour schemes. "Recently Visited" listings in  Konqueror. A new simplified hotkeys configuration module. The ability to  print a "cheat sheet" of shortcuts. Automation plugin for scheduling checks, and GetHotNewStuff support in KLinkStatus.

http://commit-digest.org/issues/2008-03-30/

   

1208016413

 

Mandriva Linux 2008.1 - The Blooming Spring.

Mandriva Linux is a predominantly KDE-centric Linux distribution originating from France. This desktop-oriented Linux distribution which began its  production in 1998 owes its popularity to its ease of installation and  graphical productive draktools.

http://linuxseekers.com/index.php/component/content/article/38-mandriva-reviews/58-mandriva-linux-20081

   

1208016527

 

RadeonHD 1.2 Driver Released

It's been a long time in the making, but the xf86-video-radeonhd 1.2 driver has just been pushed out the door. RadeonHD 1.2 is the first new release for this open-source ATI R500/600 driver since December of last year. The  RadeonHD 1.2 driver includes support for new AMD graphics processors, 2D XAA/EXA acceleration, and other changes.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=radeonhd_12&num=1

   

1208072162

 

Sun Tackles Video Codec

Looking to boost the Web, Sun is working on a royalty-free and open video codec and media system, company officials said Thursday afternoon.

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/144494/sun_tackles_video_codec.html

   

1208072263

 

[Linux] 2.6.25-rc9, "I Really Don't Want To Do This"

"I really don't want to do this, and I was actually hoping to release 2.6.25  last weekend (which is why -rc9 is a few days late - just me hoping to not do another -rc at all), but I've done an -rc9," Linus Torvalds said, announcing the 2.6.25-rc9 kernel.    

http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/2.6.25-rc9_I_Really_Dont_Want_To_Do_This

   

1208072409

 

The Linux Preformance Advantage

What all this means is that Windows is becoming more and more resource reliant while Linux essentially maintains its requirements. Microsoft is  already seeing the effects of their sloppiness in bad reviews of Vista and  having to extend XP?s life, but unless they change soon, they will see it even more, and pay for it too.  

http://www.linuxloop.com/news/2008/04/10/the-linux-preformance-advantage/

   

1208072471

 

SEH Print Server Serves Up Energy Savings

SEH Technology's Linux-based ISD300 print server runs on 12 watts of power, as opposed to the 100 watts of comparable models.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Printers/SEH-Print-Server-Serves-Up-Energy-Savings/

   

1208102854

 

Microsoft and Novell As a Joint Venture, Now Joint Staff

Those two partners, which some opine might be destined to become just one, are on the face of it starting to share staff. This workforce swap is not exactly new, but it marks a progression of this special relationship.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/13/microsoft-novell-closeness/

   

1208104373

 

NVIDIA 173.08 Linux Display Driver

The new NVIDIA products supported by this 173.08 binary driver update include the GeForce 8400, 8400GS, 9500M GS, 9600GT, 9800GTX, and 9800GX2.

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=nvidia_17308&num=1

   

1208104429

 

BOSaNOVA Announces New and Linux Thin Clients

BOSaNOVA, Inc. has announced the availability of the new wireless 410XP BOStablet thin-client tablet, along with the newest release of BOSaNOVA's  Linux thin clients.  

http://www.mcpressonline.com/networking-news/wireless/wi-fi/bosanova-announces-new-ip53-compliant-wireless-tablet-and-linux-thin-clients.html

   

1208104489

 

NixOS: A Purely Functional Linux Distribution [PDF]

We have implemented this model in NixOS, a non-trivial Linux distribution  that uses the Nix package manager to build the entire system configuration from a purely functional specification.  

http://people.cs.uu.nl/andres/NixOS.pdf

   

1208104614

 

Can Linux Piggy Back Windows XP To Crack The Consumer Market

While this is probably one of the areas of Linux which has annoyed Microsoft, the Linux system allows information to be converted from Microsoft Windows XP and used within their own add-on operating system.

http://www.linuxsolutions.fr/can-linux-piggy-back-windows-xp-to-crack-the-consumer-market/

   

1208104857

 

A quick look at Kubuntu 8.04 Beta

As you can see in the gallery below, there is a lot to like. The latest Ubuntu family of distros now has support for partition encryption, provided  that you use the alternate install CD rather than the graphical one. Users  that chose this feature are prompted for the encryption password at boot time, making the system nice and secure.    

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/04/11/a-quick-look-at-kubuntu-8-04-beta/

   

1208104944

 

GNU/Linux or open source?

It’s now quite easy to run a Windows box in which the only proprietary  program you have is Windows. Open Office, Firefox, Thunderbird, The Gimp, and Google together make for a pretty nice office suite.  

http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=2276

   

1208105066

 

First Look: The GIMP 2.5.0

The GIMP team announced today the first release from the 2.5 development series. It is true that this version is unstable, but a little bird told me to give it a try and see what's it capable of. First of all, let me tell you  that its interface is quite redesigned and I think that some users will have  problems adjusting with it..

http://news.softpedia.com/news/First-Look-The-GIMP-2-5-0-83090.shtml

   

1208150136

 

Free software is not politics: petition

I have been saying this for many years: free software must not be associated  with an ideology or political party. Doing that would: 1. be an utter falsity; 2. damage our ability to advocate.

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/free_software_not+politics_petitions_for_Italian_elections

   

1208150332

 

Steve McIntyre elected Debian leader

The Debian GNU/Linux project will be led by Steve McIntyre from April 17  onwards after he was declared elected on Saturday US time in the 2008  elections.  

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/17628/1148/

   

1208150419

 

What a Linux Mobile Device Needs

Linux has the opportunity to take this market by storm, with the only real  competitor being Microsoft Windows Mobile.  I probably will buy an Ubuntu  Mobile device, just as long as it is in the $400 and under range.  Think of  it this way, would you want to buy a mobile device that is more expensive than the Eee PC($400)?    

http://jonreagan.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/what-a-linux-mobile-device-needs/

   

1208150603

 

Scribus - Desktop Publishing for Penguins  

When it comes to desktop publishing, a lot of people might think of big  organizations producing newsletters, or your local boy scouts producing a fund raising flier....

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=401

   

1208185157

 

Red Hat Introduces Asia Pacific-Wide Open Source Initiative

Red Hat officially introduced its latest Asia Pacific (AP) initiative, the  Open Source Collaborative Innovation (OCSI), in Singapore last week, designed   to advance and build a global open source community for collaboration  innovation...  

http://www.sda-asia.com/sda/features/psecom,id,1798,nodeid,1,_language,Singapore.html

   

1208185235

 

Moodle - the open source software that's getting serious

One of the biggest outbreaks of open source software has been in the learning business and a clear leader is emerging - software called Moodle, now used  for on-line learning on 40,000 web sites.  

http://www.onrec.com/newsstories/21153.asp

   

1208185312

 

Review : gOS 2.0 Beta

Conclusion : gOS is an extremely usable and user friendly Linux distribution. It actually brings much needed breath of fresh air to stagnant desktop Linux market (Dominated by Ubuntu and other distribution which are pretty similar with nothing radically different).

http://linuxondesktop.blogspot.com/2008/04/review-gos-20-beta.html

   

1208185412

 

Return From The Mountain

"It's not our job to advertise Linux." Yeah? Well maybe it's not and maybe that's the problem. It doesn't seem to be anyone's "job" to advertise Linux. Sure you use it and most assuredly you dump buckets of money into development and research

http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2008/04/return-from-mountain.html

   

1208185615

 

Pondering Windows' Bloated Demise

Indeed, Microsoft has realized what GNU/Linux users have failed to understand  for a long time, which is that the desktop operating system is dead,  Monochrome Mentality blogger Kevin Dean told LinuxInsider.  

http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/62562.html

   

1208185674

 

Educational programs in GNU/Linux

What does education have to do with Linux, or free software in general, you  ask? In this article, I am going to answer this question and describe  available open source educational programs for your kids.  

http://polishlinux.org/apps/educational-programs-in-gnulinux/

   

1208185772

 

Finding a Linux-powered laptop

I’ve always had good luck mating ThinkPads with Ubuntu. But if you have  another laptop and want to use another distro, then you can find out more at  Linux on Laptops or TuxMobil. And you can check to see whether your hardware is supported by Linux at the Hardware Compatibility List and the Compatibility Database.  

http://scottnesbitt.net/ubuntublog/?p=151

   

1208185855

 

BitNami makes it easy for mom & semi-geeks to use OSS

The company is best known for its BitRock InstallBuilder cross-platform  product that competes with the likes of InstallShield. While the product  itself is not OSS, BitRock offers open source projects free licenses to the  product.  

http://weblog.infoworld.com/openresource/archives/2008/04/bitnami_makes_i.html

   

1208252879

 

A year later, sales of Linux on Dell computers THRIVE!

Sales figures not released, but program is thriving, Dell says

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9077678&intsrc=hm_list

   

1208253205

 

What do RMS and Naomi Campbell have in common?

With every release of OpenBSD, the project also releases a song, "to describe some event or controversy the project went through, or a stance that was  taken, over the previous six months."

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/17658/1148/

   

1208253369

 

A New Spin on the Xfce Window Manager

Xfce is a minimalist desktop Window Manager that is fast, fun, and efficient  to use. Xfce is a viable alternative to other minimal desktop environments  such as twm and Fluxbox. It is customizable but also has a kiosk mode for  those of you who want to deploy a desktop environment that isn't customizable by end users.

http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/reviews/6475/4/

   

1208269057

 

Linux XP 2008: Now with more Vista

I was surprised at the potential usability of this distribution. It has a lot of things included that will make an end-user happy. My only caveats would be  support, software, price, and root.  

http://www.techiemoe.com/tech/linuxxp2008.htm

   

1208269226

 

FreeSWITCH, a Second-Generation Open-Source Platform

FreeSWITCH comes in two forms: a tarball containing just FreeSWITCH, and  triXswitch, a bundle that includes FreeSWITCH, CentOS Linux, and WikiPBX,  which is a sleek Web GUI control panel. triXswitch is the friendliest way to  get acquainted with FreeSWITCH.  

http://www.voipplanet.com/trends/article.php/3740621

   

1208269375

 

The making of Wine... for GNU/Linux

Flash forward to today. It's been the better part of a decade and Microsoft has not been toppled by anyone's reckoning. However it did release Vista -  perhaps the most hated Windows operating system of all time (though it's hard  to beat Windows ME on that count).

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/26915

   

1208269525

 

Top 10 Features to Expect in Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

The countdown for Ubuntu 8.04 finally begins today as now there are only 9  days to go for the official launch of Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. But before  Ubuntu lovers get their hands on Hardy, their biggest anticipation is about  the new features and applications coming in Ubuntu 8.04.  

http://www.sizlopedia.com/2008/04/15/top-10-features-to-expect-in-ubuntu-804-hardy-heron/

   

1208269768

 

Review: Mandriva 2008 Spring

The ease of installing Virtualbox alone is enough to make Mandriva 2008  Spring worth a look!

http://reddevil62-techhead.blogspot.com/2008/04/review-mandriva-2008-spring.html

   

1208269791

 

Linux ready for real-time computing in financial services

Vinod Kutty, the distributed computing R&D head at the Chicago Mercantile  Exchange (CME), now the CME Group, and a conference speaker, believes that  Linux has become more mature as a platform and is ready for mission-critical, financial services workloads.  

http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid39_gci1309650,00.html

   

1208269950

 

Open sourcing Web video with Kaltura

Interested? You can download Kaltura's GPL code on Sourceforge, and give it a  spin here.  Kaltura has a golden opportunity to dramatically reshape the Web, making  video pervasive, compelling, and cheap. This is one of those open-source  companies to keep a very close eye on.  

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9918865-16.html

   

1208270088

 

SitePen: Passing the Open-Source Torch

Open-source participation helps SitePen amass an all-star team of Web developers.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Application-Development/SitePen-Passing-the-Open-Source-Torch/

   

1208270268

 

Open Source Game Review: Alien Arena 2008  

For those who haven't played Alien Arena before, I recommend you get yourself  a copy and give it a spin.  It's really top notch and I loved it.  In fact,  it was so much fun this time that I had to force myself to leave the game.  I was having too much fun to put it down!  

http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=402

   

1208270338

 

Video: Bela Ban [OGG]

Ban talks about the background of both projects, as well as upcoming  developments, including increased throughput, persistence, security, remote  accessibility, and other features. He also discusses the business needs that  can be solved with these tools–just a small sample from his talk at JBoss World.    

http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2008/04/14/video-bela-ban/

   

1208327004

 

Kate Developers Meeting

A Kate Developer Meeting was held last weekend hosted by basysKom GmbH in  Darmstadt to great success. Developers interested in improving KDE's advanced  text editor met to shape the roadmap of Kate. An impressive nine attendees turned up including several new faces.  

http://dot.kde.org/1208269318/

   

1208327088

 

Putting Windows On A Diet ... To Compete With Linux

How scared is Microsoft of Linux?  There's a hint or two of its fear in the fact that MS is preparing a special slim-and-trim version of Windows XP,  within the next month or two, to run specifically on Asus's Eee PC.  You'd  think maybe it could have done this slimming-down sooner -- something that Linux already does without breaking a sweat.

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/04/putting_windows.html

   

1208327198

 

Who's afraid of embedded Linux? Microsoft

...Microsoft is fighting a losing battle here. It's like gravity. Eventually you just stop fighting and learn to accept it. Even Microsoft.

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13505_1-9919632-16.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheOpenRoad

   

1208327322

 

Linux, Unix more reliable than Windows, Say Microsoft Shills

The Yankee Group claims to poll about 700 users hailing from 27 different countries. Preliminary findings from the report are published by the  Institute for advanced Professional Studoes, here.  

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/04/15/linux-better-windows-worse

   

1208327426

 

Mandriva 2008 Spring Quick Install [Video]

10 minutes guide on installing Mandriva 2008 Spring DVD using GNOME desktop

http://blink4blog.blogspot.com/2008/04/mandriva-2008-spring-quick-install.html

   

1208327546

 

A Video Overview of Ubuntu GNU/Linux 8.04 LTS

This was originally intended to be a single video, but neither YouTube nor  Google Videos would host something that large, so I chopped it up into  sections.  

http://www.ibeentoubuntu.com/2008/04/overview-of-ubuntu-804-lts.html

   

1208327670

 

Falling in Love with the XO All Over Again

The social aspects of Sugar are what make the XO so fun and so compelling.  You just don?t experience it with a few XO?s in one place. David Cavallo is  right when he says that the key to OLPC is saturation and integrating it into  the fabric of education.  

http://blog.olenepal.org/index.php/archives/248

   

1208327762

 

Linux is Good for the Elderly

I was surprised at some of his comments. Especially the perception that Linux appears “…for the younger or professional computer users…” and that he found Linux easy to use! I do remember though, when he first switched, there were an awful lot of “Where is this” and “How do I do that” questions.

http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/linux-is-good-for-the-elderly/

   

1208327901

 

Top 10 Linux FUD Patterns, Part 7

The perception that Linux is behind the times, always playing catch-up, spawns from the fact that the development of Linux as a mainstream desktop  environment has been, by and large, reactionary.  

http://linuxfud.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/top-10-linux-fud-patterns-part-7/

   

1208341707

 

Italian Elections: 100 Candidates signed the FOSS Letter

100 Italian candidates signed Assoli’s letter engaging themselves to promote the use of free software.

http://robertogaloppini.net/2008/04/12/italian-elections-100-candidates-signed-the-letter-in-favour-of-free-software/

   

1208341801

 

Dishaa '08 Linux Event a big success

the first GNU/Linux Install Fest, organised here on Saturday turned out to be a big success...

http://keralafarmer.livejournal.com/3438.html

   

1208341887

 

sidux-seminarix 2008-01 [Released]

sidux e.V. is pleased to present to you today the first version of  sidux-seminarix here for download. This is a educational project that merges Seminarix with the base of sidux. Seminarix is aimed at schooling teachers as  well as pupils with free and open software to make computer training in schools less costly and more effective.  

http://sidux.com/Article422.html

   

1208342039

 

Probe upgraded with Linux kernel analyzer

Semiconductor design firm MIPS Technologies is offering a kernel profiling tool that works with its EJTAG hardware probe. The Eclipse-based Hot Spot  Analyzer (HSA) utility works the company's FS2 System Navigator EJTAG probes, and can be used to debug Linux kernels running on MIPS-based SoCs.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2437160791.html

   

1208342188

 

[Linux/Windows] Strengths and Weaknesses

I asked Shuttleworth if Canonical has any plans to capitalize on the June EOL for XP, particularly since Ubuntu 8.04 LTS is set to be released sometime  this month. To me, it seems a perfect opportunity to strike while the iron is hot.  

http://blog.linuxtoday.com/blog/2008/04/strengths-and-w.html

   

1208392688

 

Microsoft Worried Over Linux Dominance In Embedded Space

Ninety percent of participants have Ubuntu, and about half are in the US (with an impressive and results-bending 33 percent from Finland). Two thirds  of them are small businesses (ten to 49 people).  

http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/26010/news.htm

   

1208392780

 

Linux for Grandma - Part III, Finale

For limited use, like browser based applications only, there is no reason not  to use Linux.  In fact, most people in her case wouldn't know the difference.   The three main reasons to use Linux are that it works, it is free, and runs on low end hardware fairly well.  Nor did I need the overhead of anti-virus  and anti-spyware software.  

http://technocrat.net/d/2008/4/16/39631

   

1208392861

 

Kernel space: memory allocation failures

If your production Linux system is logging memory allocation failures, it  might still be able to keep running. But developers want to keep an eye on  which code can survive a shortage of memory.  

http://www.linuxworld.com/news/2008/041508-kernel.html?fsrc=rss-linux-news

   

1208399988

 

OOXML Protests Are Back, Lots of ODF FUD Seen Abound

Watch out for such trails of manipulative deception. Someone in north-western parts of the United States (rumour mill extraordinaire) wants you to believe that ODF is dead and that the world is happy with OOXML. It?s a case of attempting self-fulfilling prophecies.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/16/ooxml-anger-odf-fud/

   

1208412089

 

Why Mac OS X Sucks and Linux Rocks

For now, I decided to quit using Leopard (except when I want to take funny  and distorted pictures), and I am more determined than ever in making Linux (Xubuntu) fully compatible with my Macbook Pro. You may ask why I think Linux  rocks.  

http://www.junauza.com/2008/04/why-mac-os-x-sucks-and-linux-rocks.html

   

1208412256

 

Bruce Perens tells how he got involved with Linux and FOSS

You've probably seen quotes from long-time Linux and Free Software advocate Bruce Perens, and you may have even have seen his picture a few times. Now,  in this exclusive Linux.com video, you have a chance to "meet" him in a  little more personal way. [OGG]

http://www.linux.com/feature/131346

   

1208412349

 

Web-based Linux benchmarking site debuts

Timesys has joined up with information services company TechInsights to  announce an online service for Linux developers wishing to benchmark their  software on specific hardware targets. BenchLab.com combines the TechInsights  VirtuaLab online lab environment with the Timesys DIY LinuxLink development environment.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9679103762.html

   

1208412471

 

KDE Commit Digest: 6th April 2008 [With Vids]

Vladimir Kuznetsov moved Step from kdereview to kdeedu. This means that KDE  4.1 will ship it! Last week Step was demonstrated to several of Carsten's students (7th and 10th grade) resulting in a little feedback. This feedback already resulted in several changes, including the ability to easily modify the speed of the simulation...  

http://commit-digest.org/issues/2008-04-06/

   

1208434449

 

Computer professionals hold candlelight vigil against blobs

A group of individuals, comprising mostly software engineers and others, who  oppose the use of proprietary software, got together for a candlelight vigil  to raise awareness and give a human face to what has largely been a protest in blogs and on websites.  

http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/16/stories/2008041660721100.htm

   

1208434634

 

FOSS and Option for the Poor

This is not an easy task, I know. But we will get there, one FOSS application  at a time. As Christians we must never stop exploring and examining how  software is developed and used, especially in terms of how they affect the    poor.

http://www.stephencuyos.com/?p=382

   

1208434699

 

Linus Torvalds on Big Media

Me, personally, I think the RIAA and the MPAA is a shithouse. They are  immoral.

http://commandline.org.uk/more/linus-quotes-2008-04-16-21-20.html

   

1208434786

 

Canonical Rethinking Gobuntu

If that is the case, then I think it would be better to channel the energy from Gobuntu into gNewSense.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/gobuntu-devel/2008-April/000650.html

   

1208434909

 

GSA makes the case for open source

Casey Coleman, the chief information officer of the General Services Administration, spoke at a Federal Open Source Alliance Web seminar held earlier today.  

http://www.gcn.com/blogs/tech/46132.html

   

1208435138

 

My Interview With Richard Stallman.

3. Is there any future at all for software that isn't free? That depends on you! Specifically, whether you value your freedom enough to reject proprietary software. If you want to live in freedom, that's the way.  You need to escape from proprietary software that would take it away from you.

http://www.0x000000.com/?i=551

   

1208442584

 

Has Novell’s Deal with Microsoft Ruined Red Hat Desktop?

This happened after continued procrastination involving negotiations with Microsoft on the issue of codecs. Microsoft turned this into an extortion opportunity for software patent agreements. Red Hat won’t tell you this in public, but sources close to Red Hat knew about this at the time.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/17/red-hat-versus-codecs/

   

1208477381

 

RedHawk Linux Release 5.1 Now Available

Concurrent has released a new version of its RedHawk Linux real-time operating system, RedHawk Linux 5.1. RedHawk Linux is widely used in time-critical applications in simulation and training, data acquisition,  imaging, financial services and process control.

http://home.nestor.minsk.by/networks/news/2008/04/1704.html

   

1208477439

 

HP offers Linux home server

HP has unveiled a Linux-based home media server at half the price of its Microsoft-based MediaSmart model.

http://www.computeractive.co.uk/personal-computer-world/news/2214568/hp-offer-linux-home-server

   

1208477541

 

OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta?

The real OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta is due April 30. With any version, you are welcome and encouraged to test to find and report bugs and to discover new  features. The stable OpenOffice.org 3.0 release is still due September 2008.  

http://www.oooninja.com/2008/04/openofficeorg-30-beta.html

   

1208477731

 

New Debian leader aims for better communication

In many ways the Debian GNU/Linux project is unique among all the distributions that dot the Linux landscape. Apart from putting out a  high-grade distribution, it has served as the base for a number of others -  Ubuntu and Knoppix, to name just two - which have had a big impact on the  growth of the Linux ecosystem.  

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/17716/1148/

   

1208492844

 

Novell Promotes an Silverlight on Behalf of Microsoft

Novell carries on assisting Microsoft's fight against a member of the Linux Foundation (Adobe) by promoting an anti-Linux, anti-GPL Silverlight

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/17/novell-fights-for-silverlight/

   

1208498180

 

It’s Almost Official: ISO is Controlled by Microsoft

 It’s almost as though the man handling OOXML at ISO and the BSI is a Microsoft pawn. And he’s probably not alone according to the previous convenor who fled to retire. ISO should come out of its bunker and make some confessions already. It’s its duty as a body that used to thrive in trust and integrity before getting captured by a predatory vendor

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/18/alex-brown-microsoft-bsi-iso/

   

1208516610

 

Linux-based diskless notebook costs under $300

A British Columbia-based startup called InkMedia announced an under-$300 notebook that runs embedded Linux. Based on a Via chip, the Ink Mobile  Computer (Ink MC) depends on flash-based storage and offers an 8.6-inch SVGA  display, four USB slots, Ethernet, and WiFi.  

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3441111408.html

   

1208516724

 

Microsoft Vista vs. Linux desktops: An IT pro sounds off

With the state of affairs as it is, software developers should move to open  source in droves. They can still write proprietary code, and can still sell  it at retailers and online.

http://enterpriselinuxlog.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/04/17/microsoft-vista-versus-linux-desktops-an-it-pro-sounds-off/

   

1208516862

 

Mickos: Sun may back off - a bit - on plan for MySQL add-ons

Caught in a firestorm of criticism in the blogosphere and online forums,  officials at Sun Microsystems are now saying that some upcoming online backup  features may not necessarily be made available only to paying users of the MySQL open-source database.  

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=781176607&rid=-50

   

1208517050

 

Confessions of a GNU/Linux newbie

This year my one-and-only New Year's resolution was to begin the transition to open-source software in general and Linux in particular. I thought I was  just setting out to learn a new operating system. In fact, I was entering an  entirely new world of computing.  [be gentle]

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13880_1-9920995-68.html

   

1208517155

 

Japan KDE Users Group Interview

How did the Japanese KDE Users Group start? It had its beginning when Junji Takagi made a patch for operating mulitibyte  characters such as Japanese, when Qt's version 1.x was released. Qt 1.x  couldn't operate mulitibyte characters, so we couldn't use Japanese in KDE 1.x previously.  

http://dot.kde.org/1208472296/

   

1208592505

 

Linux looms large on portables

So why is Linux suddenly popular on the desktop, albeit on ultraportables? There are many reasons not the least of which is that Microsoft?s dropped the  ball with Vista which is too humongous to run successfully on ultraportables  that tend to be stripped down in terms of processing power, memory and storage.    

http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20080421/edit01.shtml

   

1208592578

 

Fedora 9 and Summit preview: Confining the user with SELinux

This one?s a two-fer! Dan Walsh covers the evolution of SELinux from Fedora 2  all the way to the upcoming Fedora 9 launch. Find out how it started and how  user access controls will grow in the newest release.

http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2008/04/17/fedora-9-and-summit-preview-confining-the-user-with-selinux/

   

1208592628

 

Finally, Secure Real-Time on the Desktop

Finally, secure real-time scheduling on the Linux desktop can be become a  reality. Linux 2.6.25 gained Real-Time Group Scheduling, a feature which  allows to limit the amount of CPU time real-time processes and threads may  consume.  

http://0pointer.de/blog/projects/cgroups-and-rtwatch.html

   

1208619982

 

Bored with Ubuntu Linux 7.10? Move to 8.04 Beta!

Well you know sometimes when you use an OS for as long as I have... One can  get bored with it. Maybe it is just my personality but I was just sitting  around the old computer the other day and well... I decided to upgrade Ubuntu 7.10 to the new beta release 8.04.

http://www.reviewlinux.com/?m=show&id=10125

   

1208620045

 

SymphonyOne 2008.1 Free Download Now Available

We are pleased to announce that our donate to download experiment was a great  sucess overall though we have learned to have a more robust infrastructure in  place for the next release.  

http://symphonyos.com/cms/?p=11

   

1208620134

 

GPL Project Watch List for Week of 04/18

Now onto our recently added license the AGPL v3. Last week our database contained 55 AGPL v3 projects. This week we are at 68 AGPL v3 projects, which is an increase of just over 20%. This is a significant increase percentage  wise, even though it is only a 13 project increase.

http://gpl3.blogspot.com/2008/04/gpl-project-watch-list-for-week-of-0418.html

   

1208675839

 

Understanding Infrastructure

FOSS code is pure building material. The free, abundant and practical nature of this building material gives it some qualities of commodities; yet its generative nature is exceptional to traditional economic constructs. It also inconveniences economic belief systems that anchor their perspective in the work of business, government, or both.

http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/understanding-infrastructure

   

1208675937

 

Linux is at the heart of today's innovation.

I recently consulted with a company regarding various matters, one of which was IT. I advised them that they could substantially cut their IT costs by  using Linux. I expected the usual resistance, but instead was greeted with a smile and an emphatic "Absolutely!".

http://lexlocilinux.blogspot.com/2008/04/linux-is-at-heart-of-todays-innovation.html

   

1208676150

 

20 Coolest Linux Distro-themed Wallpapers

Since my list of 25 Coolest Linux Wallpapers unexpectedly became a huge hit, I’m going to share to you some more to keep the Linux pride alive. This time,  I have collected some of the coolest, high quality distro-themed wallpapers.

http://www.junauza.com/2008/04/20-coolest-linux-distro-themed.html

   

1208676349

 

Move from Solaris to RHEL boosts performance for the Chicago

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the traders betting on future commodity  price fluctuations aren't the only ones who know what it means to take a risk. Five years ago, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), now part of the CME  Group, placed a hefty bet: that it could trust Linux with the heart of its business

http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid39_gci1309889,00.html

   

1208676494

 

19 new Debian GNU/Linux Developers!!!

I am very happy that 19 contributors who were waiting for their accounts, sometimes for a very long time, became Debian Developers today. This is great news for them, and for the project as a whole.  

http://www.lucas-nussbaum.net/blog/?p=287

   

1208676609

 

Off of windows, and feeling fine?

Loving the rediscovering of my PC, it?s like when I was learning DOS when I was 10 years old.  New, fresh and fun.  Heck?even Laura hasn?t minded the  switch so far.  

http://smooshspace.com/2008/04/19/off-of-windows-and-feeling-fine/

   

1208676822

 

Bradley Kuhn makes a better world through software freedom

Many consider  him one of the most influential voices in the worldwide FLOSS community. Kuhn, formerly the executive director of the Free Software Foundation, took some time recently to catch us up on his latest work.  

http://www.linux.com/feature/132573

   

1208686592

 

April, Avalanche of New Versions of Linux Distributions

Some of the most important and popular distributions of Linux are scheduled  to release a final version of its new system for the month of April. A few  days ago he left the new Mandriva, we Fedora 9 in just five days, and in less than two weeks we will see Ubuntu Hardy.  

http://dailygadget.typepad.com/daily_gadget/2008/04/april-avalanche.html

   

1208686675

 

New kernel puts a spotlight on memory hogs

After 2.6.21, which came out about a year ago, we started to be able to use  PowerTOP to spot problem applications that wake up the processor and waste  power.  

http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1561812273;fp;4194304;fpid;1

   

1208686778

 

Open Source as An Easy Answer for Better Development

As a participant in an open source project, everything is in your control. You pick the project that you think is the most valuable, or in which you can develop the skills you need but can't justify on your r?sum?. In the universe of open source, you're judged only by what you contribute.

http://advice.cio.com/esther_schindler/contribute

   

1208738140

 

Government Delegate Compares Microsoft to Scientology

It?s possible that the world begins to realise just what type of ?ecosystem? it?s dealing with.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/20/scientology-microsoft/

   

1208760960

 

Linux replacements for your favourite Windows apps

For many users, getting started with Linux is surprisingly easy. New, friendlier versions of the free operating system, such as Fedora and Ubuntu,  feature straightforward menus and automated installations that make switching  from Windows to Linux a relatively simple process.  

http://www.computerworlduk.com/toolbox/open-source/applications/how-to/index.cfm?RSS&articleid=1301

   

1208761080

 

Mandriva Spring 2008.1

If you are a new Linux user, blindly go for Mandriva Spring 2008.1. It hand holds you and you would not require to open the dreaded command line for any normal task. Till now I have not opened it, except for my programming work.

http://www.lazytechguy.com/2008/04/mandriva-spring-20081.html

   

1208761176

 

Debian 4 GNU/Linux with KDE

I then update my newly added repositories. Then I install the KDE desktop. The final result, a clean-and-pristine, easy-to-use and manage Debian 4  GNU/Linux with KDE.  

http://agnustics.blogspot.com/2008/04/debian-4-gnulinux-with-kde.html

   

1208803244

 

OpenOffice Desktop icons

In Windows or KDE (Linux), drag OpenOffice.org from the start menu to the desktop. In GNOME, right click the OpenOffice.org menu entry and then choose Add this launcher to desktop.

http://www.oooninja.com/2008/04/desktop-start-launch-icons.html

   

1208817087

 

Will Hardy Heron Shine Where Red Hat Fears to Tread?

"The year of the Linux desktop isn't going to happen," peragrin added. "The  year of the Linux mobile, the Linux server and the Linux hand-held computer,  however, are fast approaching. Linux will take the desktop market through the back door. By getting in on every other device first."  

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/62663.html

   

1208817318

 

First look at Draco GNU/Linux 0.3

Draco GNU/Linux is an interesting system. Once based on Slackware, it could  be described as a Linux system using NetBSD package management. Version 0.3.0  was released last week and I realized I'd never tested it before, so I  figured it was about time.

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080421

   

1208838651

 

Doin' It For The Noob - Takin' It From The Top

That folks, concludes our mini series on "Doin' It For The Noob." As I am not  the Omni-Smart Advocate, there are probably many things I may have  overlooked...but again, that's why I write. I don't do this because I think  you need to know what I think.  

http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2008/04/doin-it-for-noob-takin-it-from-top.html

   

1208838718

 

Linux Becomes a Serious Option for Business

Once relegated to the data center and the personal machines of IT pros who  were the only ones able to use it, Linux has come a long way as an operating  system. It's making its way into mainstream use, and it's a viable option for small businesses looking to keep their IT costs down.  

http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Linux-Becomes-a-Serious-Option-for-Business-62667.html

   

1208838792

 

eeePC Video With Compiz-Fusion

I’ll never go back to Windows in its present form.  Next Month will mark two full years with a GNU/Linux operating system as my personal choice.  

http://adventuresincomputing.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/eeepc-video-with-compiz-fusion/

   

1208838857

 

Tokamak Sprint Turns Plasma Upside-Down

Tokamak, the first International meeting of Plasma was held in Milano in  northern Italy over the last weekend. 14 people joined the fun and spent some  days hacking on the KDE 4 desktop shell. For the most part, it was like  meeting friends, only that some had never met each other in person before.

http://dot.kde.org/1208785857/

   

1208838963

 

Piper Jaffray Starts Red Hat (RHT) at Buy

Piper Jaffray initiates coverage on Red Hat (NYSE: RHT) with a Buy rating and $26 price target, saying the company should benefit from global adoption of  open source technologies.  

http://www.streetinsider.com/New+Coverage/Piper+Jaffray+Starts+Red+Hat+(RHT)+at+Buy/3562655.html

   

1208839072

 

I Sense Serious [Linux] Changes

Now, to Microsoft's credit, they have helped out as well. Their help has included:  License enforcement in countries such as Costa Rica to help people realize they could only afford Linux prices; Some really bad political moves (such as the recent open document format fiasco) that make them look like scum.

http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/i-sense-serious-changes

   

1208839312

 

Unlocking The Future: FOSS Opportunities In Systems

Where Maser sees opportunities for open source at Seneca is in the desire for customers to load operating systems based on Linux or Red Hat Inc.. "What  we're starting to see customers coming to us to provide the installation we provide on the Microsoft side on the Linux side," he said.

http://www.crn.com/white-box/207100859

   

1208863513

 

Debian Weekly News - April 21st, 2008

Welcome to the first issue of the Debian Project News, the newsletter for the Debian community! From now on we'll keep you informed about recent events and  interesting developments in and around the Debian Community on a biweekly basis. But we could still use some help, so feel free to take a look at our wiki.

http://www.debian.org/News/weekly/2008/01/

   

1208863581

 

Open-source students get mentoring help

Junior programmers are to get mentoring help, following the granting of nearly $600,000 in funding to set up an Open Source Learning Laboratory.

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/2412A52CEA230C1DCC2574310081AF2F

   

1208863660

 

Economic slowdown could boost open source

The economic slowdown in the US could boost demand for open source technology and services...

http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single10802

   

1208918455

 

Fedora goes to a community-dominated board

Since the Fedora Board originally formed in 2006, the Fedora Project has changed quite a bit.  We now have about two-thirds of our packages maintained by volunteer community members.

http://lwn.net/Articles/279059/

   

1208918522

 

GNOME 2.24 Excitement Begins Tomorrow

GNOME 2.22.0 was only released last month, but being released tomorrow is the  first development release in the path towards GNOME 2.24.0. This first  development release will be dubbed GNOME 2.23.1, with GNOME 2.23 being the  unstable branch.  

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjQ0Mw

   

1208918708

 

Public embraces open source

Mark Shuttleworth, who leads the distribution of Ubuntu OS, told the BBC: 'We  have seen a real shift in the last six months, from folks seeing open source  as either a super-specialist thing for people who run data centres or as an enthusiast thing, to something which is energising a lot of the straight commercial PC industry.'

http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=conWebDoc.18899

   

1208950688

 

T-Mobile tips broad push for open platforms

T-Mobile is expected to be the first carrier to field a cellphone using  Google's Android platform when it launches a handset using the software later  this year. Ultimately it will support many devices using the Linux-based  software with links to Google's Internet services.  

http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=207401396

   

1208950747

 

3K Comptuers debuts Linux-based “UMPC”

The 3K Longitude 400 weighs under two pounds and sports a seven-inch display.  It runs off of a 400 MHz 32-bit single core mobile processor, 512 MB of DDR2  RAM and a 1GB internal flash drive for file storage. The operating system is Linux based as well.  

http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/04/3k-comptuers-debuts-linux-based-umpc/

   

1208950831

 

Damn Small 4.3: Damn fast, too.

DSL keeps its spot as my default option for old hardware. This release didn't  change that. The team managed to throw in small improvements without  completely changing the way the standard system works, which I liked  

http://www.techiemoe.com/tech/damnsmall43.htm

   

1208950985

 

Ulteo releases Linux desktop; bent on world domination

When we last left our favorite evil geniuses at Ulteo, they were diligently plugging away at making OpenOffice.org applications accessible through a   browser.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/04/22/ulteo-releases-linux-desktop-bent-on-world-domination/

   

1208951091

 

Why *I* like Linux and Unix (and Mac OS X too!)

But there's more. There's what we call the "Unix Philosophy", which is that small tools should do one thing and do it well, while being designed so that they can get whatever input they need from the output of something else and  vice versa.

http://aplawrence.com/Linux/why-i-like-linux.html

   

1208951207

 

Government, NGOs 'turning to Linux'

"It's extremely easy - basically anyone can install Linux now." Organisations such as the Shuttleworth Foundation, which help provide  computers to underprivileged schools, use Linux instead of Windows to cut  costs.  

http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?from=rss_IOLTechHome&iSectionId=2883&iArticleId=4366559

   

1209009225

 

300,000 Linux Ubuntu PCs set for sale in Russia?

Linux Ubuntu installation on PCs sold by Excimer and NT Computer is to be launched within the nearest month. Consequently, Ubuntu sales in Russia might  reach 300 thousand units. Ubuntu 8.04 released on April 24, 2008 is more  likely to be preinstalled.  

http://eng.cnews.ru/news/top/indexEn.shtml?2008%2F04%2F23%2F298333

   

1209009269

 

Embedded Linux Workshop Proves Big Attraction at Hi-Tech Dev

The organisers of this year's Embedded Masterclass have announced that their Embedded Linux Workshops are close to being completely sold out, weeks before  the event.

http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/thames-innovation-centre/embedded-linux-workshop-proves-big-attraction-at-hi-tech-developers-event.html

   

1209009376

 

Ten Years [with GNU/Linux] and Counting

Ten years ago this month (April 1, 1998, to be precise), I got hit with the  Chernobyl virus. It wiped out my hard drive's partition table and boot  blocks, leaving me with the computing equivalent of a cement block on my  desk.  

http://gus3.typepad.com/i_am_therefore_i_think/2008/04/ten-years-and-c.html

   

1209009412

 

“Green” Open Source Technologies for Earth Day

Recycle Desktop Computers into Thin Clients - Rather than buy a bunch of new  computers that use environmental resources and add carbon to the atmosphere  during the manufacturing process you could recycle aging desktop computers by creating a thin client setup.

http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/04/22/green-open-source-technologies-for-earth-day/

   

1209009491

 

KDE SOC projects published

The list of the Google Summer of Code projects for KDE was published. The  list has several interesting entries to make the life for KDE users much  easier.  

http://liquidat.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/kde-soc-projects-published/

   

1209045322

 

Webtop software development with LAMP and Prism (video)

Bridging the gap between the desktop and the Internet is becoming easier and easier. In this video I show you how to create an application that looks and  feels like a desktop application but runs on a typical Linux, Apache, MySQL,  and PHP stack.

http://www.linux.com/feature/132423

   

1209045422

 

KDE Commit Digest Issue 106: 13th April 2008

Complete source rewrite, with many improvements, in KInfoCenter. Important work on the "Quick Launch", "Folder View", and "RSSNOW" Plasma applets. Initial work towards future support for a list of timezones tooltip for the  digital-clock Plasmoid. KMoon is obsoleted by the Plasma "Luna" applet.

http://commit-digest.org/issues/2008-04-13/

   

1209045447

 

Linux benefits for small businesses highlighted

?I?m not a geek, but to me the best aspect of open source is the community aspect, the sharing,? Symons said. ?Linux is the largest volunteer project in the history of the world.?  

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/business/story/389781.html

   

1209045820

 

A coder practices multimedia journalism - with open-source

But Brian, on principle, is trying to do the work with open-source tools.  Here's his (cross-posted) guide to open-source tools available for the  multimedia journalist

http://www.pbs.org/idealab/2008/04/a-coder-practices-multimedia-j.html

   

1209188344

 

Russian Post migrates to Linux for losses

Meanwhile, he told CNews, it was too early to speak about any definite choice  regarding Linux distributives, as the Russian Post ‘was in the process of  making an appropriate decision’. According to Mr. Kuzmin, ‘such a large  enterprise as the Russian Post needs time to make the right decision’.  

http://eng.cnews.ru/news/top/indexEn.shtml?2008%2F04%2F24%2F298514

   

1209188394

 

Red Hat Appears to Be Flying Friendly Skies with New CEO

Whitehurst, who looks every bit of 30, wowed the crowd at “CEO Conversation,”  the annual leadership event put on by the North Carolina Technology  Association.

http://www.wral.com/business/local_tech_wire/opinion/blogpost/2790751/

   

1209188588

 

Complete Linux design solution for MicroBlaze...

The folks at Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, the electronics distribution components group for the Americas region of Avnet, Inc., have  released a new Xilinx MicroBlaze Processor Linux DVD and a MicroBlaze  Processor Linux Starter Kit. They've also announced the launch of their Linux for MicroBlaze Processor SpeedWay Design Workshop.    

http://www.my-esm.com/distributionnews/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=207402105

   

1209188833

 

Fedora is Dressed to the 9

Also notable is the inclusion of compatibility packages ?to ensure that applications not yet ported to KDE 4 will continue to work,? according to the release notes.  

http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry2360.html

   

1209188922

 

Red Hat out-marathons the pack in financial services

As if that weren’t enough, Crenshaw struck a blow to proprietary software. “We were 2.4 times faster than Sun Microsystems,” he crowed,  comparing Red Hat’s 5.8 million updates with Sun Solaris’ record of 2.4  million updates.  

http://enterpriselinuxlog.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/04/23/red-hat-out-marathons-the-pack-in-financial-services/

   

1209220067

 

Meet Monica Kumar, Oracle's senior Linux and open source rep

Oracle may be making a little less noise recently about Unbreakable Linux, but it's going strong -- and Monica Kumar is in charge of marketing for it.  She's a consistent (and engaging) IT trade show speaker...

http://www.linux.com/feature/132426

   

1209220179

 

Something to Really Bake Your Noodle

The typical fallacy about KDE 4 when people look at it is "oh look, a pretty desktop" and form their opinions based on that. I admit, I had the same  thought.

http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2008-04-25-017-26-OP-DT-KE

   

1209220247

 

Mandriva 2008.1 Package Manager

Mandriva Spring 2008.1 is no doubt a great distribution. It has good collection of default software, has excellent hardware detection, has  proprietary drivers and software and an overall great out of box experience.  

http://www.lazytechguy.com/2008/04/mandriva-20081-package-manager.html

   

1209220340

 

Interview: Steve McIntyre, Debian Project Leader

Steve McIntyre is the recently elected Debian Prioject Leader. He is a software engineer and a long-time Debian developer. His best known contributions have been in the field of creating Debian CD/DVD images; he is  the Debian-cd team leader and is responsible for generating the official images.    

http://www.computerworlduk.com/community/blogs/index.cfm?RSS&entryid=741

   

1209220485

 

Ubuntu 8.04 vs. Windows Vista Power Usage (Linux Wins!)

When the Lenovo ThinkPad T60 was idling with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS "Hardy Heron" it had quite an advantage over Windows Vista Ultimate. Ubuntu was consuming five  less Watts, which equates to more than 10% less power, over Microsoft Windows Vista.  

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=hardy_power&num=1

   

1209280424

 

Red Hat sees sales abroad: CEO finds emerging economies

In the developing world, "there's a feeling of 'why would we ever go with command-and-control, proprietary software," he said. "Open source has demonstrated its ability to innovate more quickly and cheaply."  

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1443404/

   

1209280503

 

Girls Love Linux

LinuxChix was founded in 1998-99 by Deb Richardson, who was a technical  writer and webmaster at an open source consulting firm. Her reason for  founding LinuxChix was to create an alternative to the "locker room  mentality" of other Linux User Groups and forums.

http://www.junauza.com/2008/04/girls-love-linux.html

   

1209280563

 

How To Be a Linux/Free Open Source Advocate

The problem is that the majority of people are used to using Microsoft  Windows, to doing things a certain way, and Linux does similar things, only  in slightly different ways. So, there's a learning process which must involve reading as much as possible.

http://reddevil62-techhead.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-be-linuxopen-source-advocate.html

   

1209314652

 

Dare to try something different?

Recently I was asked by two IT industry reporters I’ve known for a long time  whether I would continue to evangelize the use of Linux for knowledge worker  desktops.

http://blogs.itworldcanada.com/insights/2008/04/26/dare-to-try-something-different/

   

1209314768

 

Build a 14.5 watt data center in a shoebox

The unit runs the SSD Linux operating system, which straps NetBSD userland functions onto the Linux kernel.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/04/27/small_data_center/

   

1209314884

 

FLOSS Best Practice for Business and Government

2.1 Governments should contribute to FLOSS development; 2.2 Government contribution to FLOSS should at a minimum include voluntary  contributions to nationally based FLOSS collecting societies calculated  according to FLOSS usage...

http://brendanscott.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/floss-best-practice-biz-gov-080423/

   

1209317808

 

What Ever Happened to the Boycott Microsoft Web Site?

Microsoft identifies critics and then turns to peers for pressure in silencing attempts.

http://boycottnovell.com/2008/04/27/microsoft-critic-under-fire/

   

1209366216

 

FOSS in Brazil: An important shift in leadership

This is big news for Brazil’s Free Software movement. One of the earliest  public officials to champion FOSS in the world, Mazoni has earned a  widespread reputation as an effective administrator and a skilled manager of  FOSS migrations.  

http://fringethoughts.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/foss-in-brazil-an-important-shift/

   

1209366533

 

Ubuntu man says Microsoft to 'swallow a hand-grenade'

"The Microsoft and Yahoo thing is fascinating," he told me. "I think the ad game is lost. So, Microsoft buying Yahoo! now on search? Come on. Two failing  operators will just continue to decline together. On search, I think it's  totally a waste of time."  

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/04/27/shuttleworth_microsoft_yahoo/

   

1209366543

 

Will Cute Factor Be Enough for Chumby?

"The device itself is a very good idea," Gaw said. "And I think it's a very  good application and implementation they've got. It's certainly in the  direction that the rest of the industry is going in general, having  intelligent devices in the home that connect directly to the Internet."  

http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/62758.html

   

1209396994

 

Crystal Ball Sunday #1: Corporate Conversion to Linux

Virtualization will also play a large role in this cost-lowering shift.  VMware, VirtualBox, Xen, KVM, Qemu, and other solutions will lose their niche  status to become standard, mainstream staples in server rooms and data  centers alike. Linux is the clear choice as a virtual host Operating System

http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry2375.html

   

1209397081

 

Ixonos releases digital TV reception for its Linux Platform

Ixonos has developed a television reception solution for its mobile platform.  The solution enables reception of, among others, DVB-T and DVB-H  transmissions and can also repeat them over a local area network.

http://www.swbusiness.fi/portal/news/news_from_software_business_cluster/product_news/?id=22102

   

1209397205

 

Debian: We're not looking for commercial fortune

The Debian GNU/Linux operating system continues to generate interest from  developers around the world, keen to sign up and contribute code to the  open-source project now in its 15th year.  

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,39406494,00.htm

   

1209397271

 

Warning: Hardy Heron May Cause Linux Addiction

The Linux blogs were abuzz with accounts of Ubuntu's newly released version,  Hardy Heron. The distro has pushed the envelope of capabilities and appeal  with nearly every release, and the latest version has Linux fans speculating that it will attract more users away from Windows.

http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/62763.html