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Book Review: C++ GUI Programming with Qt 3
Generally speaking, this is the only book about Qt that discusses a recent version of Qt, so programmers who want to really learn Qt should definitely take a look at this offering. It not only explains how to program for Qt, but also, in some cases, why the API is the way it is. If you are looking into coding a multi-platform application that isn't Java-based, this is the book you need.
Trunk Freezes for Mozilla 1.7 Beta at Midnight Pacific Standard ...
Beta is last-chance for changes that impact localizations so get those string changing fixes and features landed ASAP or let drivers@mozilla.org know if you're going to have trouble getting them in before Beta.
Hardware Review: The Linare Home and Business PC
Linare Corporation was very kind to send us a Linare PC for a hardware review (software review will follow in a few weeks). The Linare PC is currently selling via Wal-Mart or via Linare's online shop for only $199.95 US and it comes pre-loaded with Linare Linux 1.0. Is this PC a good first computer option or an adequate home solution? Read on to find out.
Mandrake security alert: Updated mozilla packages fix multiple vulnerabilities
A number of vulnerabilities were discovered in Mozilla 1.4.
Mandrake security alert: Updated kdelibs packages fix cookie theft vulnerability
Corsaire discovered that a number of HTTP user agents contained a flaw in how they handle cookies. This flaw could allow an attacker to avoid the path restrictions specified by a cookie's originator.
Mandrake security alert: Updated gdk-pixbuf packages fix BMP-handling vulnerability
A vulnerability in gdk-pixbuf versions before 0.20 exists that could allow a malicious BMP file to crash the Evolution mail client. The updated packages have been patched to use gdk-pixbuf 0.22.0's BMP- handling code.
FOSS supporters get 'awareness day' to promote software
Supporters of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) may want to mark the last Saturday of August on their calendar. The Software Freedom Day (SFD) initiative is set to kick off it annual program on August 28, 2004. Led by Matt Oquist, the event aims to raise awareness of FOSS by widely publicizing the existence of open source software, and demonstrate the high quality of the products.
cat /dev/DiBona/brain: ASK Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies
The first installment of Chris DiBona's new monthly column for the LJ Web site. First up, taking on the spam war from another angle.
Fragmentation hurts open source advocacy efforts
Last week one of my colleagues said, "The technology of Linux seems to be doing a better job of converging, while the 'support orgs' around it are acting more and more like the Unix fragmentation of old." I agree. Too many Linux, open source, and free software advocacy groups seem to act as if they are alone in the universe, or waste time arguing with competing advocates, instead of cooperating with others to achieve their goals.
Red Hat alert: Updated kdelibs packages resolve cookie security issue
Updated kdelibs packages that fix a flaw in cookie path handling are now available.
Red Hat alert: Updated sysstat packages fix security vulnerabilities
Updated sysstat packages that fix various bugs and a minor security issue are now available.
Red Hat alert: Updated gdk-pixbuf packages fix denial of service vulnerability
Updated gdk-pixbuf packages that fix a denial of service vulnerability that could affect applications such as Evolution are now available.
APC UPS management with apcupsd
In this tutorial you will learn how to install and manage the apcupsd daemon to control your computer in the event of a power outage.
Review: LinuxCertified LC2430 laptop
My first impression when sitting down in front of the LinuxCertified LC2430 laptop for the first time was, "Wow, look at the size of that screen!" After a few weeks of testing, I found the LC2430 comes up big in just about every respect.
Installing an OpenLDAP server - Part II
If you've been following along with our LDAP series, then you should already understand the motivations for moving to LDAP, and you should already have an OpenLDAP server up and running (covered in Part I). This time, we'll discuss the LDAP data ...
SGI Unveils Support for up to 256 Processors on Systems Running on Single Linux Kernel
The record-breaking accomplishment is the end result of an international Altix beta program originally targeted to achieve just half the scalability of today's 256-processor milestone. With a commitment to continually support the market growth and scalability of Linux, SGI Altix systems are eclipsing the capabilities of competing systems from HP, IBM, and Sun while maintaining leadership performance on industry-standard benchmarks and customer applications.
Micheal Robertson Speaks on Microsoft's Attacks on Lindows.com
"After the revelation last week that Microsoft seems to be playing a role in funneling cash to SCO to attack Linux, it should be obvious to even the most casual observer that Microsoft will do anything to try to halt Linux."
Red Hat Embarks on World Tour with IBM and HP
Red Hat, Inc. today announced a seven-city international tour to meet, educate, and present to customers and users around the world. The tour, sponsored by IBM and HP, will spotlight the worldwide momentum surrounding Linux and open source software. The tour stops in Tokyo, Brisbane, Sydney, Munich, London, Boston and Toronto.
Neoware Introduces Powerful New Linux-powered Thin Clients
These new Linux-powered thin clients are available immediately at prices beginning at $399, more than $100 below previous Linux-powered thin client appliances from Neoware.
Commentary: SCO's Tapestry of Lies
SCO management had a problem. Their quarterly financial report was going to show only twenty thousand dollars in income for their SCOSource licensing program. And so, in an announcement timed to distract people from the bad financial report, SCO announced two new lawsuits and license purchases from Computer Associates, Leggett and Platt, and EV1 Servers.
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