LXer Features
Cheapening Linux
By Tom Adelstein - Mar 18, 2006
Whoever thought up the myth that more open source software made sense, didn't consider with what editors would have to content. Perhaps open source software lacks goodness. You could make an argument that many people have abused the term.Mocking Bill Gates Mockery of the Mockup $100 Laptop
By Paul (FeriCyde) Ferris - Mar 17, 2006
How to give Linux Away
You'd think that a man who's got a few billion dollars in the bank, likes to be known throughout the world as someone that is charitable, and who likes to profess that one of his goals was to put a computer in every home -- someone like that wouldn't have a problem with this project.No, wait, maybe a little insight into that last statement -- a computer in every home, all running Microsoft software, that's what he really said. They kind of edited history recently when they quietly dropped the last part of the quote... Kind of brings the whole charitable aspects of this third-world computing thing into focus.
[ED: Perceptive -real voice of Linux Today as it once was, i.e., without the facts - HC]
By Scott Ruecker (Phoenix, USA) - Mar 14, 2006
Traditional DNS HowtoLXer Feature: 16-Jan-06
As a community we would like to see a large computer manufacturer sell PC's with Linux already on them. Is this the only option?
By Falko Timme and Tom Adelstein - Mar 13, 2006
Rewrite SUSE Conform to Debian
We discussed the need for a simple yet understandable DNS Howto. So, we worked together and came up with what we think every Linux person should know about the largest distributed database on the planet.
According to Till Brehm one of the sponsors of HowtoForge.com: I'm sure it will help many people to get started with DNS. When I have a look at our Forums, DNS is one of the most discussed problems.
By Tom Adelstein - Mar 13, 2006
Debian Stabilizing the Linux Landscape
Novell would do well to change some old conventions to match Debian. They would expand their support channels to pickup a massive user base and become the preferred Linux vendor in both distributions and services. They could also provide SUSE with more application options for their users.
By Tom Adelstein, Editor-in-Chief - Mar 11, 2006
An Interview with Christof Wittig: CEO db4objects and President ODBMS.org
The people who first brought us GNU/Linux intended to offer an operating system you could freely download and who's code you could freely have and change. At the end of the Dot-COM boom, part of the investment community led by Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists such as Kleiner Perkins fell in love with Linux companies and funded several taking a few public. But no one could "get to" Debian. Thank you, Smith Barney.
By TxtEdMacs - Mar 11, 2006
Extreme OS Makeover: Ubuntu To The Rescue
In the continuing series of interviews focused on databases, Christof Wittig contatced TxtEdMacs describing revived effort to set new specifications for Object databases. Soon afterwards Christof accepted an offer to be interviewed on the topic and TxtEdMacs, who had tired of the usual set of resultant evasive, market speak jumped fully into the effort. Unfortunately for Txt., instead of being able to show off he was used by Christof to mop the floor. To say the interview was refreshing and direct is an understatement. So read on.
By DC Parris - Mar 11, 2006
Why People Like LinuxLXer Feature: 6-Mar-06
Charlotte, NC - LXer editor Don Parris gives a family of computer novices an extreme OS makeover when their Windows system proved unreliable. This is just one example of how people around the United States, and in other countries, are discovering the freedom of a GNU/Linux system. LXer will be tracking the couple, who are just beginning to venture into the wild world of computing. Share your conversion experiences with LXer.
By Tom Adelstein - Mar 11, 2006
SUSE, Fedora or Debian for sys admins: A closer look
GNU/Linux has a rapidly growing user base according to our polls. Today, we posted articles from Belfast, India, Wales, Croatia, Glasgow, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UK and Massachusetts. On other days, we see articles from many other countries. We have readers from 165 countries and more often than not our US readership runs only about 50%.
Is price the only reason for the interest? Unlike the early days when Linux provided a learning platform for people who couldn't afford UNIX, price seems the least important reason.
What about the Microsoft alternative? Again, we saw that as barely a factor. People just like Linux.
By Tom Adelstein - Mar 09, 2006
Special to the Newswire The Distribution Dilemma
While preparing a market study for a technical book publisher, we discovered that the majority of Linux users prefer non-commercial Linux distributions. The most popular include two projects from Red Hat and SUSE while users prefer Debian and consider it enterprise ready. You might find some surprises as we did.
By Phil Howard - Mar 09, 2006
Special: Defending Openness
One of the greatest things about Linux is that it comes in a large number of different distributions. That's also one of its big disadvantages, holding up a lot of further acceptance of Linux.
By Glyn Moody - Mar 08, 2006
How Microsoft wastes its money on anything but software
If this threat is not dealt with swiftly and effectively, the main use of the word “open” in computing one day might be by anthropologists and historians as a quaint label for a sub-grouping in the increasingly marginalized hacker culture.
By Hans Kwint - Mar 07, 2006
Should DeLay's New Job Concern FSF?
"Windows Server System outperforms Linux on TCO, reliability, security, and indemnification." No, your Linux News editor in the Netherlands is not joking, it is really true. I read it on MS' "Get the Facts" page, so it has to be. On the other hand, Windows bla bla also outperforms Linux on indirect costs for marketing FUD and paying people to create studies, etc. They also outperform Linux in getting lawyers to do their bidding, fixing software bugs which tie customers to them, and money going to political parties in the US.
By Tom Adelstein - Mar 06, 2006
DNS Katrina: When VeriSign monopoly meets ICANN regulators
With the Free Software Foundation beginning to take an active role in prosecution of Microsoft, perhaps they should look at the new guy in charge of appropriations for the Justice Department, the FBI, FTC and Intellectual Property Enforcement and possibly the future of GNU/Linux.
By Andy Oram - Mar 05, 2006
Linux Multimedia Studio (LMMS) aka "sal likes a bit of techno"
A new agreement illustrates the classic problems of regulated monopolies--and the tragedy of a regulator that doesn't do its job.
Story Link
By salparadise - Mar 03, 2006
Comment of the Day March 1, 2006 - Google & Gates
I have to confess that whilst I like all sorts of music, a bit of techno can be just what the doctor ordered. It blows the cobwebs away and gets the blood running. Making one's own can be even more fun. There are three applications that allow for this sort of music creation that I know of for Linux. Freebirth, Reborn and LMMS.
By number6x - Mar 01, 2006
Microsoft has always defined itself in terms of its competitors. It can't seem to define a roll for itself without having a competitor. Related to:Switching to SUSE 10
Gates Sees Google Honeymoon Ending
By Scott Randolph Ruecker - Mar 01, 2006
Ubuntu: Dapper Drake
Back in November, sharkscott decided to go cold turnkey from XP to Linux. He's a rep for HP and works in places like CompUSA.
Lots of people posted to his thread on Lxer and helped him a lot.
So, on his own, he posted a nice piece on Digg.com
I started a thread on my switch to SuSE 10 from XP. I am pretty much a newbie still and with the help of those who responded I have come a long way in my knowledge and experience. I thought that it might be of help to someone out there who is like me. I know my way around a computer but I am not a programmer or system administrator by trade.
By Andy Choens - Feb 28, 2006
I use Dapper Drake on my laptop because it doesn't do everything I want it to do. But, I'm bound and determined to make sure the final release can do everything I want it to do.Comment of the Day -february 28, 2006 - What a HP Rep Does
By sharkscott - Feb 28, 2006
Scott writes: Ask them if they use IE, WMP(Windows Media Player), Quicktime, Itunes, Word, Excell, PowerPoint, Access and always ask them how many Anti-Viruses they are using. You have to make sure that you always end with the AntiViruses, trust me, I tell you why in a second.Why pay-to-spam does not violate network neutrality
You will find that roughly 99% of the people you talk to do not even use all of those programs I listed and do not use any outside of it. Almost all of them only use, IE, Word, WMP maybe Quicktime a little and whatever Anti-Virus or Anti-Viruses they have installed.
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Breaking down barriers to Linux desktop adoption
By Andy Oram - Feb 28, 2006
The Expandable, Versatile MadTux LivePC
A new policy announced by America Online and Yahoo! will let email senders pay extra to bypass mail filters. This should not be compared to the much more serious issue of network neutrality, as critics charge.
On Digg.com
By DC Parris - Feb 28, 2006
Linux News: What are the writers really writing?LXer Feature: 28-Dec-05
LXer editor, Don Parris, takes a gander at the MadTux LivePC. Whether you just want to provide Internet access to visiting relatives, setup a computer lab down at the church, or support a high-tech, roaming workforce, you're likely to find the LivePC easy on the budget and heavy on the utilities.
Digg Story
By Tom Adelstein - Editor-in-Chief - Feb 27, 2006
Comment of the Day - February 26, 2006 - Microsoft Anti-Trust Settlements
If you learned critical analysis in school, you may want to apply it to ferret out what the press has to say. In this close-up of the forms of articles we separate journalism from bigotry. For example, John Dvorak's writing has always come into question, especially when he pens Will Apple Adopt Windows? You don't have to call him names or say he's stopped taking his medications like the Mac sites do. Just get a handle on the content he provides and you can dismiss him quickly.
By Gary Edwards - Feb 26, 2006
Microsoft and Officials in IBM's Linux Hot Tub
My informal ticker has Microsoft at $14 Billion paid in settlement fees and fines for illegal activities.
Related to: Microsoft and Officials in IBM's Linux Hot Tub
By Tom Adelstein - Feb 25, 2006
Microsoft Evidence: A No-Show for IBM re Linux?
Microsoft doesn't seem to worry about missing a software release. They also haven't worried about paying off private anti-trust cases. But when they start posting exhibits on their web site in defense of legal rulings, then doubt, suspicion, or lack of confidence in future outcomes have become a preoccupation in Redmond.
On Digg.com
By Tom Adelstein - Feb 24, 2006
Congress may have failed to take into account Microsoft's special effects department. Instead of focusing on the movies, this might turn out as reality TV. Have you heard about the case of the disappearing email?The wake up call of the JBoss blueprint
On Digg.com
By Gary Edwards - Feb 23, 2006
JBoss is not Linux
Gary Edwards post on Digg.com. He writes "I hope that important FLOSS communities like my beloved OpenOffice.org can rise to the occasion and learn from the JBoss blueprint."
By Tom Adelstein - Feb 23, 2006
LXer Looking for Best Linux "Up and Comers"
Most Linux people don't know much about JBoss, the open source firm reported in talks with Oracle about a $400 million purchase. That tops any free software deals I can recall. Novell paid $210 million for SUSE in cash. So, what about this JBoss company? They did it without any initial outside funding, generated revenue and self-funded and stayed true to open source 100% while selling services.
On Digg.com
By Tom Adelstein Editor-in-Chief - Feb 22, 2006
Is your company or organization a Linux startup or emerging business. Who knows about you? One of our missions involves finding "Up and Comers" in the open source and Free software community for our readers. We're looking for you and want to tell your story. Read more below.An Interview with Falko Timme - the Perfect Linux Guy
By Tom Adelstein, Editor-in-Chief - Feb 22, 2006
Book Review: Kontact Compact
Falko Timme will be thirty this year. He's possibly one of the most popular mentors for people wanting to become Linux system administrators on the Internet. His step-by-step tutorials have gained a large readership.
He was born in Celle, Germany. He studied industrial engineering in Dresden and Braunschweig and speaks and writes perfect English, even though it's not his first language.
I have interviewed a lot of people over the years. I don't remember an unpleasant one. But this interview with Falko stands out in my mind as the best. I hope you enjoy spending time with him. He's a remarkable person.
On Digg.com
By Hans Kwint - Feb 21, 2006
How is this a GNU/Linux Worm?
A lot of people say, Linux doesn't break through because it lacks an equivalent of MS Outlook. But, in a forum post, I read, Kontact can do a lot of the tasks Outlook can. A bit later, I found on the KDE site, the German publisher Bomots offers a (German) book about "Kontact", KDE's Personal Information Manager (PIM). I decided, it's time to see if this book, "Kontact Kompact" by Andre Schreiber, is usefull for people looking for a 'replacement' of Outlook, and people willing to learn Kontact.
By cgagnon, AnomymousCoward and wjl - Feb 21, 2006
Comment(s) of the Day - February 21, 2006How to Build a Linux Service Business
cgagnon writes: Although not easily (my supposition based on information on the net...I don't do windows), php runs under windows and I would hazard a guess that the Mambo CMS would as well. So how is this deemed a GNU/Linux worm?
Then comes the next comment? Hmmm - PHP Version 1.x?
Connected to:
Linux worm turns on Mambo and PHP
By Tom Adelstein - Feb 20, 2006
What Linux distribution do you use as a desktop? Debian Testing and Unstable
Interested in enhancing your project by adding an efficient service function. Open source solutions exist that can help you build a high quality, low cost solution. Interested? Read on.
By TxtEdMacs - Feb 19, 2006
What Linux distribution do you use as a desktop? Debian is King
Fedora Core 3 ... became my default desktop until late this past year when Debian Sarge was loaded followed by packages from mainly Testing and a few from Unstable on the tower.
By Sal Paradise - Feb 19, 2006
What Linux distribution do you use as a desktop? Gentoo
Out of them all, Debian is King
By chron - Feb 19, 2006
I use Gentoo. I switched from Debian when I built a dual Opteron. At the time there were only a few Linux distros that were ready to run in 64bit with dual ( 32/64 bit ) binary support. I tried them all and ended up trying Gentoo last.Which Distribution Do You Use for Your Desktop? SimplyMemphis
By Gary Edwards - Feb 19, 2006
How to write an article
SimplyMepis is simply the best! I believe in Debian. And yes, i do suffer from portage envy, but Simply Mepis is the only distro to pass the "my wife the Realtor" test.
By Tom Adelstein Editor-in-Chief - Feb 18, 2006
Howtoforge: Quality Linux Tutorials
Many people want to write but have a fear of rejection. When one understands the correct format to use, it makes it easier to articulate your ideas.
By Tom Adelstein - Feb 18, 2006
The Myth of a Linux Talent Shortage. Is it true? You tell us.
My first encounter with Howtoforge began with "The Perfect Setup" for Debian Sarge by Falko Timme. I found a site loaded with fundamentally sound and easy to follow setups for Linux administration. This is a location on the WEB that people needing to administer Linux should bookmark. But then there's more.
On Digg.com
By Tom Adelstein, Editor-in-Chief - Feb 17, 2006
How to Misunderstand the Current Impact of Open Source Software
Last fall I wrote an article entitled "Critical Shortage of Linux Talent Slowing Adoption". I composed a parody, a spoof about the ignorance of human resource management. I wrote:Most human resource people believe Linux is an air conditioner company. They get confused between the term Linux and Lennox. So, HR recruiters define their job profiles like this:The article title has become an urban myth and from the comments I have read about it, most people took the title to heart and never read the article. So, let's set the record straight.
Linux programmer needed by enterprise. Skills required:
REFRIGERANT METERING DEVICE CALIBRATION
LEAK TESTING
LIQUID & SUCTION LINE SERVICE VALVES KNOWLEDGE
START-UP
CHARGING FOR TXV SYSTEMS
Five to ten years of relevant training and master plumbers' license required. Will accept equivalent for H1B applicants. Microsoft Certifications a plus.
On Digg.com
By Tom Adelstein - Feb 16, 2006
Charlotte Linux User Group tackles GPLv3
Commercial software companies like SAP don't get it about Free or Open Source Software. Neither do Venture Capitalists. The ecosystem doesn't rely on a medium of exchange but first on faith and trust and then monetization. Those concepts don't fly well in a system where decision makers cannot take a long-term approach to business. Look how long it took Linux to get into the mainstream and look at the changes in the industry once it broke through.
On Digg.com
By DC Parris - Feb 16, 2006
wyoGuide, another way to improve the Linux desktop
Charlotte, NC - The Charlotte Linux User Group, in a monthly meeting Saturday, discussed the provisions of the GPLv3 draft. Members of the group expressed concerns about the language used in the anti-DRM, license compatibility and license termination sections of the revision draft. The anti-DRM section was seen by some as a potential show-stopper for many developers, while the license compatibility section was seen as potentially encouraging further adoption.
On Digg.com
By Otto Wyss - Feb 14, 2006
Network Neutrality and an Internet with Vision
Improving the desktop by improving the applications
By Andy Oram, O'Reilly Media - Feb 13, 2006
Get around MS software when using Windows with portable apps
In recently-aired plans by telephone companies, content providers who are willing to pay extra would get their content delivered at a higher bandwidth. While it's easy to wax indignant over telephone companies' presumptuousness in deciding what packets should travel at what times, it's harder to step back and take in the economic issues driving the proposed change. And there are technical questions about it as well.
On Digg.com
By H.Kwint - Feb 13, 2006
What would Linux users do without flamebait?
On a lot of locations, you are forced you to use Windows, but you are not allowed to install anything on your networked PC. Probably, you think this also forces you to use other MS software; like MS Office and Windows Messenger when using the MSN IM-protocol. Well, think again, because It is possible to put 'portable' apps like Firefox, OpenOffice and Gaim on an USB stick, and use it in Windows without installing anything.
On Digg.com
By Tom Adelstein - Feb 13, 2006
Comment of the Day - February 13, 2006 - BSA Wins OSS Promoters of the Year
People new to the Linux community may not understand the controversy created in comment sections, mailing lists, etc. At first, I never did understand it myself. As a writer I learned that the craft has two jobs or functions: Interpret events so the reader can better understand them and challenge people to think in different ways. Let's take Pamela Jones as an example.
By number6x - Feb 13, 2006
number6x writes: "Make sure any management types you come in contact with see this article".Comment of the Day - February 10, 2005 - Lessons Learn in Brazil
Related to:
BSA Offering Rewards of $50,000 for the First Time in the USA
By Mario Miyojim - Feb 10, 2006
Mario writes: ",,, if any of you is young and ambitious, fear not and go ahead and fight for what is right. You will have nothing to regret in the future".Comment of the Day - February 9, 2006 - You Misunderstand Pieces of Our License
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History's on the Linux Side of the Equation
By Ned Lilly - President/CEO, OpenMFG - Feb 09, 2006
Ned Lilly responds to yesterday's reader comment.History's on the Linux Side of the Equation
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Comment of the Day -February 8, 2006 - OpenMFG isn't Open Source
By Tom Adelstein, Editor-in-Chief - Feb 08, 2006
I once read an essay in which the author wrote: "No one can cheat you out of ultimate success but yourself". When it comes down to making irresponsible decisions about Linux and Open Source Software, you might make the kinds of mistakes that people have made in the past in other endeavors thinking they knew the future as it slipped through their fingers.
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