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Novell has teamed up with Al Faris, a gold certified Novell solution provider, for a seminar to be held in Bahrain focused on Linux-based identity management and resource management solutions.
Linux kernel 2.6.14 gets released
Better late than never, the new Linux kernel, version 2.6.14, became available late last week. Originally, the latest kernel was to show up on Oct. 7. Linus Torvalds explained that the release been "delayed twice due to some last-minute bug-reports, some of which ended up being false alarms (hey, I should be happy, but it was a bit frustrating)."
Massachusetts seeks freedom from Office suite
Mark Jewell writes: "Similar proposals in Oregon and Texas have been shot down. But officials in several states including Rhode Island and Wisconsin express interest in moving to the new data standard, said Jack Gallt, assistant director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers."
Firefox reasserts popularity over Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer still dominates the landscape with a recorded global usage of 85.45 per cent. In contrast to Microsoft's browser, however, which saw a 1.18 percent decline since the end of April, the open source browser saw its usage share increase, up 2.82 per cent.
The Case for OpenDocument Format in Non-Profits
Although the OpenDocument format decision is under fire in Massachusetts, this article discusses how the logic applied to adopting OpenDocument in that state can be applied to faith-based and non-profit organizations. After all, these organizations have similar needs and requirements.
Linux/Windows admin console open sourced
China Martens writes: "Centeris has decided to open source part of its Likewise Management Suite software. The company has put the software on SourceForge, rather than its own website, as a way to ensure a wide distribution, according to Centeris CEO Barry Crist. "SourceForge is the first place developers look for open-source projects," he said. The download will be available from 18 November."
[Oh sure. Open only part of it. It may be that opening part is better than nothing at all. Still, their approach makes it sound more like freeware. If you want the 'fully functional' version, you have to pay. This violates the first freedom guaranteed by libre software licenses - namely the freedom to run the program for any purpose! - Ed]
[Oh sure. Open only part of it. It may be that opening part is better than nothing at all. Still, their approach makes it sound more like freeware. If you want the 'fully functional' version, you have to pay. This violates the first freedom guaranteed by libre software licenses - namely the freedom to run the program for any purpose! - Ed]
Pocket guide covers popular desktop Linux distros
David Brickner came to the conclusion that the biggest obstacle to faster adoption of Linux on the desktop was that there's too much information available. So what does he do to remedy this situation? Write another book, of course! It's titled the Linux Desktop Pocket Guide.
[This looks like a great book if you're new to the GNU/Linux world and can't figure out where to start. - Ed]
[This looks like a great book if you're new to the GNU/Linux world and can't figure out where to start. - Ed]
SuSE Users' Panic Unfounded
A Linux Today story, which asked the rhetorical question "Why has Novell management decided to discontinue their entire SuSE Linux branded desktop and workstation product line?" seems to have been the source of these stories.
[Perhaps their focus on GNOME will benefit the SUSE users who prefer that desktop. - ed]
[Perhaps their focus on GNOME will benefit the SUSE users who prefer that desktop. - ed]
Mozilla Firefox 1.5 test version out
Firefox 1.5 Release Candidate 1, which came out earlier this week, is a preview of the upcoming version of the browser. The final release is expected later this year, following several delays.
Linux-powered Nokia Internet tablet ships
Nokia has begun shipping its much-anticipated 770 Internet Tablet through a direct-sales website in Europe, LinuxDevices.com reports.
Red Hat Certifies SWsoft's Plesk, SiteBuilder and HSPcomplete
SWsoft (www.swsoft.com), an established leader in server automation and virtualization software, announced that its Plesk, SiteBuilder and HSPcomplete products have all been awarded Red Hat Ready certification. As an official member of Red Hat Ready Partner program, SWsoft customers and partners are assured enhanced support and technical commitment for their Red Hat-based hosting service offerings.
Lycoris Source Code Controversy Clarified
Parties on both sides of the Lycoris source code controversy stepped up to clarify the issues raised in a LXer article published on Wednesday. Both sides took issue with some of the statements in the article. The controversy came to light as a report on OSNews.com, and the ensuing discussion left questions in many users' minds as to whether the code in question would, in fact, be released. The code in question involves both, portions of Lycoris' Desktop/LX, the Lycoris operating system, and Iris, the software delivery service similar to Linspire's "Click and Run" (CNR).
How will you consume your open media?
Michael Sharon writes: "The Open Media Developer's Summit in New York hammers out standards, ideas and the future of media distribution and consumption for tomorrow's tube watchers, bringing together the top developers, vendors and hackers. Our man in Manhattan reports."
[Looks like Lawrence Lessig's book, "Free Culture" has made its impact, even if it didn't directly influence this initiative. - Ed]
[Looks like Lawrence Lessig's book, "Free Culture" has made its impact, even if it didn't directly influence this initiative. - Ed]
Webinar outlines embedded Linux development web services
TimeSys will present another free (with registration) webinar next week. "Transitioning to LinuxLink" will introduce the company's web services for embedded Linux developers implementing custom OSes from free software and/or commercial distributions. It will feature product managers Gene Sally and Bill Von Hagen, and is set for Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Unisys throws weight behind 'mature' Linux
Enterprise services provider sees open source as a "key area" for growth, as it tries to make Linux more attractive to large companies.
Quad-core Opteron SBC runs Debian AMD64 Linux
Win Enterprises is sampling an SHB Express (system host board) single-board computer (SBC) that supports a range of single- and dual-core Opteron processors, and runs Debian AMD64 Linux. The MB-06049 features optional high-end Nvidia graphics, and an optional daughtercard that adds a second dual-core Opteron CPU. The SBC targets industrial control, medical and military imaging, and telecom applications.
Kennards shifts 400 desktops to Linux
Rodney Gedda writes: "National equipment hire company Kennards Hire will migrate more than 400 desktops to Linux in a national deployment of the open source operating system. Scheduled for completion next January, the migration, which started about 18 months ago, began with a trial of one branch, according to StraTech Consulting Linux systems engineer Lindsay Holmwood."
The Real Cost of Retraining for OpenOffice.org
One of the most frequently voiced objections when discussing a migration to OpenOffice.org is the cost of retraining the users. The argument is raised as a cost barrier, and essentially amounts to claiming that it would be cheaper to upgrade to the next version of Microsoft Office than to retrain users on OpenOffice.org. It's an attempt at the old "libre software isn't gratis" argument. Let's examine this argument closely to find out why it doesn't hold water.
Solaris Kernel in Debian Distro
Sean Michael Kerner writes: A new effort is aiming to take the Solaris kernel (SunOS) and use it as the core of GNU systems with Debian-based packages. The effort could potentially represent an affront to Sun's open source effort OpenSolaris. Then again it might not.
[Sounds pretty interesting. I'm sure Sun is thrilled by this news! The question is, how will the GNU/Linux community view this? - Ed]
[Sounds pretty interesting. I'm sure Sun is thrilled by this news! The question is, how will the GNU/Linux community view this? - Ed]
Red Hat evolves in the name of reducing infrastructure costs
Nowadays, Red Hat has real competition in Novell SuSE, said Warren Shiau, senior IT analyst for The Strategic Council in Toronto. Shiau said the enhancements Red Hat has made to its Enterprise Linux and the company's forthcoming solutions are all good news. Furthermore, Red Hat is giving Unix shops pause to consider Linux in terms of a long-term platform strategy.
[Healthy competition is a beautiful thing! Companies like Red Hat have to keep in shape. Customers benefit from this in more ways than one. - Ed]
[Healthy competition is a beautiful thing! Companies like Red Hat have to keep in shape. Customers benefit from this in more ways than one. - Ed]
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