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Linux creator Linus Torvalds has poured scorn on claims made by the co-founder of the GNOME Desktop project, Miguel de Icaza, that he (Torvalds) was in any way to blame for the lack of development in Linux desktop initiatives.
Why the Linux desktop has not gained traction
For a long time, the co-founder of the GNOME desktop project, Miguel de Icaza, has not been heard of in the media. A few days back he surfaced, claiming to know why the Linux desktop has made little or no gain among computer users.
GNOME OS: a bid to catch up with the big boys
In what can only be interpreted as a desperate attempt to catch up with the rest, the GNOME Desktop Project has announced that it will be developing its own operating system.
Microsoft mum on reasons for secure boot
Microsoft is apparently unwilling to discuss the reasons behind its move to a so-called secure boot process for Windows 8, the next release of its operating system.
Ballmer and the downward spiral of Microsoft
Two months ago, Steve Ballmer was described as the worst chief executive of a public company in the US. That compliment came from Forbes.
GNOME implodes - again
From time to time, the GNOME Desktop Project blows up, with one developer or another indulging in soul-searching and realising that the project lacks direction. Or people. Or something else.
OpenBSD's de Raadt slams Red Hat, Canonical over 'secure' boot
OpenBSD founder Theo de Raadt has slammed Red Hat and Canonical for the way they have reacted to Microsoft's introduction of "secure" boot along with Windows 8, describing both companies as wanting to be the new Microsoft.
Microsoft, Linux and the big boobs obsession
Geeks are known to be obsessive about things. At times that tendency can go overboard, resulting in them looking rather silly and foolish.
'Secure' boot: much to be scared about
In three short months, Windows 8 will be upon us. And with it will come the phenomenon known as "secure boot", one that is going to have an extraordinary effect on the lives of most computer users
Mandriva ventures into unknown territory
The decision taken by Mandriva SA, the French company that produces the Mandriva GNU/Linux distribution, to base its workstation and server products on two different codebases is a pragmatic one, based on the state of the two codebases.
Richard Fontana blows hot and cold on GPLv3 fork
A lack of clarity on the part of Red Hat open source licensing and patent counsel Richard Fontana as to whether he has, or has not, created a fork of the GPLv3 free software licence has led to the exit of well-known free software advocate Bradley Kuhn dissociating himself from the project
Linux leap second issues being fixed: developer
Fixes are being readied to fix the problem in Linux that caused problems when an extra second was added to clocks at the end of June, according to a senior kernel developer.
Secure' boot: Ubuntu goes one worse than Red Hat
After Red Hat revealed how it would kowtow to the overlords at Redmond, it was only a matter of time before Canonical would genuflect as well over the issue of secure boot.
FSF slams Microsoft imposition of secure boot
The Free Software Foundation says it strongly rejects any approach to computer security that involves placing trust in Microsoft or any other proprietary software company.
Three Samba geeks did what Red Hat is scared to do
Nearly five years ago, three senior developers from the Samba project showed the rest of the FOSS community what could be achieved by resistance which was based on integrity.
Android: not-so-open open source
Android is the new operating system on the block. It has claims to being open source but exactly how far do those claims hold up?
Raunchy dance at Microsoft Azure presentation
When it comes to presenting significant updates to any platform, Microsoft is streets ahead of the rest. That much can be said without any hesitation.
Red Hat deal with Microsoft is a bad idea
In November 2006, when Novell signed a patent licensing deal with Microsoft, the free and open source software community, for the most part, was predictably appalled.
How Debian has grown: Stefano Zacchiroli speaks
Last month, Stefano Zacchiroli was re-elected as leader of the Debian GNU/Linux project for a third term, the first leader to earn such a mandate. Only the founder, Ian Murdock, has headed the project for anything approaching three years.
Mandriva has become a joke
Mandriva SA, the French company that used to control development of the Mandriva GNU/Linux distribution, has become something of a joke.