Open Source News
This section provides a daily dose of regularly updated Open Source News.Hacker Super Bowl pits Mac OS vs. Linux, Vista
It's the most anticipated matchup in the hacker world: Linux versus Mac OS X versus Vista. Who will get hacked first?
3/27/2008 7:23:38 AM
Oracle Expands Its Linux Base
Oracle claims that it continues to pick up users for its Linux offering and now is set to add new clustering capabilities to the mix.
3/26/2008 8:30:37 AM
Oracle offers clustering for Linux
Oracle is breaking out the Linux clustering component of its Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) package and offering it to customers of its Unbreakable Linux support program for Linux users.
3/26/2008 7:59:37 AM
Linux Distros That Could Take The Lead Soon
"After more than 15 years of Linux development, the last couple of years have seen an explosive spectrum of progress in conquering the desktop. It is as if the world is suddenly waking up and discovering Linux.
3/26/2008 6:42:31 AM
Ask Linux.com
Got a question about Linux or free and open source software? You've come to the right place. In the left column of every page, directly below the Distributions link, you'll find a link labeled "Get Linux help" that will take you to the Linux.com discussion forums -- your best bet for getting Linux-related troubleshooting and advice, whether the issue involves hardware, software, or neither.
3/26/2008 4:25:37 AM
QLogic Ships Virtual HBA Technology for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SALT LAKE CITY – ( NASDAQ:QLGC ) QLogic Corp. has said that it is the first HBA vendor to ship production ready N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) solution for a shipping Linux distribution.
3/26/2008 4:14:10 AM
Dell, Rivals Leaving Linux Money on the Table
The VAR Guy: "The VAR Guy is in the market for a small office printer that supports Ubuntu Linux, Mac OS X and Windows XP..."
3/25/2008 11:33:18 PM
Likewise opens Windows networks to Linux, Macs
Much has been said about the evils of vendor lock-in. The reality is that there are definite advantages to being a "Windows shop," particularly in terms of manageability and unified IT support. We like the idea of introducing Linux or Mac OS X into our companies, but it isn't always so easy in practice. That's beginning to change, however, thanks in part to the efforts of Likewise ...
3/25/2008 6:08:58 PM
Linux-based NAS gains UI update
— Mar. 18, 2008 — [Updated: March 19] -- Taiwanese manufacturer Synology has shipped an AJAX-enhanced upgrade to browser-based management software it ships with its hackable Linux-based NAS systems.
3/25/2008 2:17:52 PM
Trusted Computer Solutions and Carahsoft Announce Complimentary . Webcast: Easy Linux Lock Down to Meet UNIX DISA STIGS
Webcast: Easy Linux Lock Down to Meet UNIX DISA STIGS 25/03/2008 12:01:00 Business Wire Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc.
3/25/2008 8:38:27 AM
Linux: A Tempting Target for Malware?
The Linux operating system is not immune to virus infections, although Linux-specific viruses are extremely rare. Linux servers face more risk of virus attack than Linux desktops. That said, IT security and control firm Sophos recently issued a warning about potential virus infections targeting Linux servers that could pose risks to the Linux operating system.
3/25/2008 8:13:59 AM
Alcatel-Lucent Adds Red Hat Linux To Portfolio
Alcatel-Lucent and Red Hat will integrate Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Realtime technologies in Alcatel-Lucent communication products for small and medium enterprises (SME). The evolution toward Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Realtime technology, a major c...
3/25/2008 6:51:38 AM
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.
3/24/2008 11:21:35 AM
Trusted Computer Solutions Provides Automated System Lock Down Tool for Oracle Enterprise Linux
Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a leader in building security applications that run on the Linux operating system, today announced that it has become a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork and now offers organizations that have invested in Oracle(R) Enterprise Linux versions 4 or 5 with Security Blanket 1.2, an automated system lock down and security management tool. Security Blanket ...
3/24/2008 8:39:32 AM
Former Windows Shop Recalls Path to Oracle Unbreakable Linux
SearchEnterpriseLinux: "So why did a self-described Windows zealot migrate the enterprise applications of a $2 billion manufacturing company to Linux...?"
3/24/2008 8:34:23 AM
Shift Linux 0.6.5 Released
Shift Linux 0.6.5 is the first public preview release of Shift Linux One. The version number may be confusing, but the team is focused on a solid 1.0 release soon.
3/24/2008 8:18:23 AM
Shocking Expose: Why We *Really* Love Linux
It's not often that we here at LinuxInsider get to write exposes, shocking or otherwise. This, however, is one of those rare occasions. Back around Valentine's Day, faithful readers may remember, we celebrated the boundless love Linux geeks feel for their favorite operating system, including all the many aspects about it that they love.
3/24/2008 8:15:23 AM
New RockPod 08 Lite Linux build supports Eee PC, Zune, iPhone, PSP and iPod
Despite some website horrors last week, development of RockPod 08 Lite is now in full swing as new features and new device support now feature in this latest release for Linux Build 18, which follows the Windows Build 17 released yesterday.
3/23/2008 4:39:38 PM
Tux Meets Amiga, Part 2: Porting AmiKit to Linux
The Slack World: "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..."
3/23/2008 4:30:07 AM
Linux and Philosophy
dannybuntu: "Lately, I have been stumbling upon Linux users who blog about Linux whose formal training involved Philosophy..."
3/22/2008 8:33:16 PM
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 26th Jun 2006 18:41 UTC, submitted by Linux User
Scott Morris has replied to the statement made by Microsoft's Bill Hilf that Linux poses no threat to Windows on the desktop. "I'm telling you, SLED 10 will be the first Linux platform ever that can truly address all of the issues to be considered when looking for a desktop platform.
3/22/2008 8:31:45 AM
Linux Gains Native RTOS Emulation Layer
nerdyH writes to tell us that the Xenomai/SOLO project is attempting to deliver VxWorks and other RTOS emulation for any Linux kernel. "Some weeks ago, I started laying the groundwork for porting the Xenomai emulators natively over the PREEMPT_RT kernel. Unlike the co-kernel based Xenomai version, SOLO does not require any kernel support from additional modules or patches. It is fully based on ...
3/22/2008 7:47:45 AM
Linux fragmentation ."
"Freedom of choice is one of the great benefits of Open Source Software in general and Linux in particular. This freedom gives consumers the ability to select, without fear of litigation, what software they will use and how they will use or modify it.
3/22/2008 3:08:10 AM
improve their image in the Linux community ."
"Last year when AMD announced their acquisition of ATI it led many to wonder how this would impact the quality of their Linux support and driver.
3/22/2008 2:55:24 AM
Novell Announces SUSE Linux Enterprise 11
Novell has announced plans for SUSE Linux Enterprise 11. While the actual launch won't happen for another year or so, Novell is highlighting the key themes of the new release to let developers in the open-source community know the feedback the company has gotten from customers and what the new release needs from developers.
3/21/2008 4:05:32 PM