Open Source News
This section provides a daily dose of regularly updated Open Source News.Five Reasons for Making the Switch to Linux
Stuck in a world of Windows? Watch the excuses evaporate under the light of newer Linux distros and scores of compatible open source software.
10/27/2007 1:30:32 AM
Oracle's Linux: Unbreakable? Or Just A Necessary Adjustment?
As I talked to Wim Coekaerts, VP of Linux engineering at Oracle, about "Unbreakable Linux," a gap emerged between what he was saying and what Red Hat's product management director, Joel Berman, was saying. Riders of Linux's impressive upsurge are advised to "mind the gap" and try not to fall into it.
10/26/2007 10:52:21 PM
Linux kernel 2.6.23 brings new scheduler, more
— Oct. 18, 2007 — Analysis -- The newest Linux kernel, released earlier this month, adds a desktop-oriented scheduler, better memory management, more ALSA and other device drivers, and enough new virtualization features to make Linux the most virtualization-friendly of all the operating systems. ...
10/26/2007 8:05:27 PM
Photoshop For Linux? Don't Hold Your Breath
There's a few applications that would help make Linux more of a mainstream OS, but don't expect to see them ported to Linux anytime soon. One of the least discussed in this fashion? Adobe Photoshop.
10/26/2007 6:06:32 AM
Linux losing to Windows. Time to reassess how to compete in the server market
Linux's server growth is slowing vis-a-vis Windows server growth. The reasons are several. The answer is clear: take on Microsoft directly.
10/26/2007 6:06:22 AM
Linux losing to Windows
Linux's server growth is slowing vis-a-vis Windows server growth. The reasons are several, and the answer is clear: take on Microsoft directly.
10/26/2007 6:06:22 AM
*The Linux-based Neuros OSD*
Neuros Technology did it again: one more of their interesting media products hits the market, and this time it uses Linux. We used the Neuros OSD this past week and here's what we think about it.
10/26/2007 1:59:31 AM
KDE and Distributions: ALT Linux Interview
dot.KDE: "Russia recently announced plans to include GNU/Linux in every school in the country, and ALT Linux hopes to be the chosen distribution..."
10/26/2007 1:45:04 AM
The Linux-based Neuros OSD
Neuros Technology did it again: one more of their interesting media products hits the market, and this time it uses Linux. We used the Neuros OSD this past week and here's what we think about it.
10/26/2007 1:15:18 AM
Windows to Desktop Linux in Three Easy Steps
LinuxWorld Australia: In fact, when compared to the mainstream alternatives, there are lots of compelling reasons to give Linux a try..."
10/26/2007 12:45:32 AM
Linux Losing Market Share to Windows Server
Experts say that migrations from Unix to Linux have slowed down because all the low-hanging fruit has now been picked.
10/25/2007 7:39:29 PM
What Is It Like Migrating Mission Critical Servers from Paid Linux (RHEL) to Free Linux (CentOS)?
Stephane Saux, IT Director of SFGate.com, the Web site of the San Francisco Chronicle, begins a series of questions and answers about a recent Linux migration project.
10/25/2007 4:39:38 PM
Nokia unveils Linux-powered N810 Internet Tablet
— Oct. 17, 2007 — Nokia has announced a new version of its Linux-based Internet tablet.
10/25/2007 4:20:32 PM
Compact, customizable Linux gadget targets IP telephony
Pika Technologies has introduced a customizable, Linux-based IP/PBX mini-appliance.
10/25/2007 2:50:21 PM
A First Tussle With Linux's iPhone Killer: The OpenMoko Neo1973
The next great mobile hope for Linux, the Neo1973, has arrived. Wired News has a first look at the most promising open source alternative to the iPhone.
10/24/2007 11:18:17 PM
High-end telematics processor gains Linux support
— Oct. 16, 2007 — Wind River has partnered with Freescale on a hardware/software Linux development kit for Freescale's top-end telematics processor.
10/24/2007 4:55:22 PM
Compact ARM9-based SBC supports Linux
— Oct. 15, 2007 — Shenzhen-based Embest Info & Tech has added another board to its growing line of ARM9-based single-board computers (SBCs) and evaluation kits. The SAM9315V1 is a PC/104-sized board that supports Linux, Windows CE, "and other high-level operating systems," ...
10/24/2007 12:35:27 PM
Concurrent Announces Availability of its SIMulation Workbench Linux-based, Real-Time Modeling Tools
DULUTH, Ga., BUSINESS WIRE -- Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ:CCUR), a leading provider of time-critical Linux (R) operating systems and integrated software and computer solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that its SIMulation Workbench(TM) modeling environment is now generally available on its popular iHawk real-time Linux platforms.
10/24/2007 9:58:53 AM
The Mandriva Club is Now Open to All Linux Users for Free
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10/24/2007 9:22:56 AM
The Real Reasons Why Linux is "Behind" Windows on the Desktop
Get the facts you need to make the choice between Windows and Linux. Click on the case study of your choice to download:
10/23/2007 8:37:47 PM
Heat-resistant microservers run Linux
— Oct. 15, 2007 — Two tiny, heat-resistant Linux servers have become available in the U.S. for the first time.
10/23/2007 7:20:32 PM
Microsoft 'Protects' Japanese Linux Vendor
Turbolinux is the latest Linux vendor to buy into Microsoft's patent protection.
10/23/2007 12:49:05 PM
EU Win Over Microsoft Gives Ball To Linux -- Can It Run With It?
European businesses that have thus far shied away from Linux might not be more inclined to go open source as a result of the restrictions imposed by the commission.
10/22/2007 10:44:00 AM
Linux development: too fast, too furious?
Is Linux moving too fast for its own good?
10/22/2007 6:21:02 AM
Trolltech Qtopia Linux Greenphones sold out
Trolltech announces that the sold out their Linux developer mobile phones and will not re-stock it. Trolltech introduced the Greenphone in August of 2006. For Trolltech the mission of jump starting the open phone developer community with hardware is ...
10/22/2007 3:58:55 AM
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