Open Source News
This section provides a daily dose of regularly updated Open Source News.ARM and Friends to Develop Linux Mobile Computing
Tech.Blorge: "UK-based ARM has announced that it and six companies will work together to develop a Linux-based open source platform for next-generation mobile applications..."
10/5/2007 6:58:53 AM
Mobile Linux platform in development
Seven major mobile communications companies have joined forces to develop a Linux-based open source platform for next-generation mobile applications. The collaboration was announced this week at the fourth annual ARM Developers' Conference in Santa Clara, California.
10/5/2007 6:04:04 AM
Novell Delivers openSUSE 10.3 Linux Development Release
Commercial Linux distributor Novell today announced that it has completed its openSUSE 10.3 development release and now has it available for Linux enthusiasts to play with and to put through the paces to help find bugs in the code before it is eventually rolled into the commercial SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Enterprise Desktop variants sometime in the future.
10/5/2007 1:12:15 AM
The Next Leap for Linux
Until recently, major PC makers shied away from Linux. Now the industry is watching as Dell is selling two Linux-equipped desktop models and a notebook PC.
10/3/2007 7:35:48 PM
Tiny Linux hits the streets
But is new puppy properly house-trained? A very small Linux operating system, known as Puppy Linux, has had a “major upgrade” after version 3.0 hit the streets this week.
10/3/2007 9:21:22 AM
The Linux Way: Collaboration and Conflict
A long-simmering debate among top Linux developers has boiled over recently, resulting in a flame war of sorts on a kernel forum. Linux creator Linus Torvalds and kernel developers working to harden Linux systems with security modules have been exchanging heated words over a security application slated for the upcoming 2.6.24 kernel release.
10/3/2007 6:09:06 AM
Another low-cost Linux laptop gets a price hike
Featured links from the CNET Blog Network Another low-cost Linux laptop gets a price hike Like the OLPC's "$100 laptop," the Eee PC from Asus isn't as cheap as expected. Still, there's room for both systems in the market. Electric cars and hybrids: Silicon Valley vs. Detroit What test-drives reveal about two cars whose creators are bent on changing the way we view transportation: a ...
10/2/2007 4:43:22 PM
Vista Slowly Continues its Growth, Linux More Aggressive than Mac OS During the Summer
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10/2/2007 1:36:14 PM
The Mono Project: You Might Expect the Unexpected (Linux Journal)
Tom Adelstein looksat the Mono project. " Back in February, Ralph Green asked me tospeak at the North Texas Linux Users' Group. I discussed Linuxadministration and then took questions. Some one in the audience asked meabout Mono.
10/2/2007 12:29:14 PM
Five Things for Linux Distributions to Do Better
There are many things that Linux does well. There are many things that still need work. But they’re not always the obvious things, either.
10/2/2007 11:06:30 AM
Linux Foundation establishes partnership with Japanese government
The Linux Foundation has established a new collaborative agreement with Japan's Information Technology Promotion Agency. The two organizations will work together to promote open standards and Linux adoption in Japan. Read More...
10/2/2007 9:10:49 AM
Windows vs Linux: Architecture, Part II
"All advocates of free software praise open source benefits--that it can be modified, analyzed, and whatever else may come to their minds. But to me what is best in the Open Systems is their openness of documentation. Linux alone happens to be irritating. Hey, stop pretend it is not true!
10/2/2007 5:36:03 AM
The lowdown on Embedded Linux and its use in real-time applications: Part 2
Real-Support for hard real time is not in the mainline kernel.org source tree. To enable hard real time, a patch must be applied. The real-time kernel patch is the cumulative result of several initiatives to reduce Linux kernel latency.
10/2/2007 3:49:54 AM
Do You Use Linux? The RIAA and MPAA Don't Want You To Use This Program
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10/2/2007 1:05:57 AM
Linux Still Doesn't Make it On Desktop
Unfortunately, despite major strides in recent years -- notably the Ubuntu release -- Linux still isn't viable for most end users or organizations.
10/1/2007 1:25:47 PM
HP: Linux ready for most applications
Although still making progress, Linux is already secure and reliable enough to be used in mission-critical apps, HP executive says.
10/1/2007 11:20:35 AM
Driving Linux
Are you a vendor trying to get your hardware drivers to run on Linux? Times are changing for you.
10/1/2007 7:36:50 AM
Linux Mint 3.1 Review
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10/1/2007 7:07:19 AM
HP: Linux ready for mission-critical applications
Although still making progress, Linux is already secure and reliable enough to be used in mission-critical applications, a senior HP executive has said
10/1/2007 7:07:18 AM
Installing SUSE Linux 10.3 RC1 64bit Edition
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10/1/2007 2:35:56 AM
Linux sales booming thanks to Microsoft: Novell
Novell says its Linux business has grown by 243 percent over the last three quarters, and it largely credits its deal with Microsoft.
9/30/2007 10:38:26 PM
Ten Things Linux Distros Get Right (That MS Doesn't)
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9/30/2007 9:13:49 PM
Novell expands Linux driver program
The open source company has appointed one of its developers to a full-time position to coordinate its Linux driver development program.
9/30/2007 6:53:26 PM
Linux Powers Programmable Automation Controller
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9/30/2007 3:06:13 PM
Falling Hardware Prices Favor Linux
An anonymous reader sends us to a blog posting arguing that, as hardware prices fall below $250 for laptops and desktops, Linux should gain as the Microsoft tax stands out in sharper relief. "In previous years, if you were spending US$1500 and up on a laptop, the Microsoft tax you were paying didn't seem like such a big deal. XP or Vista was pre-installed, fairly convenient... But as the price ...
9/29/2007 3:39:25 PM
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