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Firefox 1.5.0.2 released

  • Mozilla.Com; By Mozilla Corporation (Posted by phil on Apr 14, 2006 4:20 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Announcements; Groups: Mozilla
Firefox 1.5.0.2 provides native support for Macintosh with Intel Core processors, and stability and security enhancements that are part of our ongoing program to provide a safer Internet experience for our users. We recommend that all Firefox users upgrade to this latest version.

Norway increasing use of open-source software

OSLO, Norway (AP) - The Norwegian government said Friday it will increase its use of freely shared, open-source software to reduce its dependency on large computer companies like Microsoft Corp.

Death by Smiley Face: When Rivals Disdain Profit

  • New York Times; By Richard Siklos (Posted by phil on Apr 7, 2006 6:09 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Community
Purpose-driven media, by the way, are even more common in the software world. The shining example is the Firefox browser that is available free for download and has emerged as a credible rival to Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

Linux 2.6.16 kernel released

  • LKML.ORG; By Linus Torvalds (Posted by phil on Mar 20, 2006 3:00 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Announcements; Groups: Kernel
It looks like both Fedora and SuSE end up using a kernel that is pretty close to this 2.6.16 release, so let's all hope it's good. Give it a good testing, please,

Linus