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Dual-processor Linux appliance targets convergent apps

Win Enterprises is sampling an inexpensive Linux-based hardware appliance aimed at IP PBXs (Internet protocol private branch exchanges), VoIP (voice-over-IP) routers, and other "converged" applications. The Converged Application Platform (CAP) is based on an Intel reference design that Win Enterprises helped develop, it says.

Animate the Desktop with Xgl and Compiz

To getXgl working well, it is essential to harness the 3-D rendering capabilities of your graphics card and setup the plug-ins with the composite window manager,compiz This excerpt is from Chapter 3: Using SUSE Linux on Your Desktop, from the bookSUSE Linux By Chris Brown PhD, published by O'Reilly Media. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

NFSv4 Delivers Seamless Network Access

  • IBM/developerWorks; By Frank Pohlmann, Kenneth Hess (Posted by IdaAshley on Sep 14, 2006 6:42 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: IBM, Linux
Network File System (NFS) has been part of the world of free operating systems and proprietary UNIX flavors since the mid-1980s. But not all administrators know how it works or why there have been new releases. It is important to know about NFS simply because the system is vital for seamless access across UNIX networks. Learn how the latest release of NFS, NFSv4, has addressed many criticisms, particularly with regard to security problems, that became apparent in versions 2 and 3.

Africa: Africans Need to Develop Open Source Software

Jollitte, who was presenting a paper at the Highway Africa conference, said countries like South Africa have developed a lot of software in different areas using open source, but have been prevented from making further improvements because of copyright laws.

Ichthux 6.09 Screenshot Tour

Ichthux.com states - Ichthux is an operating system aimed at Christian users. It is based on Kubuntu in order to provide the best desktop environment of the moment, together with Christian programs and settings. The name Ichthux comes from the Greek word ichthus, which means fish. The ichthus fish, drawn with two crossed arcs, is a long-used symbol among Christians... OSDir has some cool shots of Ichthux 6.09 in the Ichthux 6.09 Screenshot Tour.

Mainframe programming and open source -- Where's the

It is now 22 years since a fast-food concern showed a crusty old lady peering between a burger's buns and asking "where's the beef?" And as new approaches such as open source continue to arrive, we continue to ask, where's the real-world value?

Why desktop Linux might not take off

You might expect the article "Why Desktop Linux Will Not Take Off, and Why You Don't Want It To," by self-styled "former Linux evangelist" Martin Girard, to simply be a troll. Girard likens Linux to early transistor-radios with clear cases, enabling users to see their intricate inner workings.

[Sheesh! I should think the more accurate comparison would be one of those dual-mode 4-wheel drive vehicles. They normally drive in 2-wheel drive mode, but you can stop and turn the knob on the wheel a notch to put it in 4-wheel drive mode. Some of those things even let you switch modes from inside the vehicle these days. The additional capability is there if you need/want it. If not, don't use it. That shouldn't be so confusing. - dcparris]

Researchers find (more) severe flaws in Diebold voting machines

A group of Princeton computer scientists has published a study that examines flaws and vulnerabilities in Diebold's AccuVote-TS voting machines.Complete with a video that demonstrates the ease with which the electronic voting machine can be compromised, the study provides chilling insight into the serious risk of election tampering and fraud created by modern voting technology.

Open source creeps into mapping software

Commoditization of Web mapping tools compels Autodesk to release the source codes of its once-proprietary MapGuide software.

[Cool! - dcparris]

Professor gives students the option of purchasing lectures online

  • Technician Online; By phefner (Posted by phefner on Sep 14, 2006 1:39 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
Independent Music Online, a music service based on FLOSS, recently started offering the online lectures of a North Carolina State University Professor. On campus, there has been a mixed reaction by both the University and the Students.

[There's a note on the music site that the professor has, for the time being at least, removed the lecture files. Keep your eyes peeled. - dcparris]

Are Open Source Software Tools Better than Commercial?

A recent poll asked to compare the quality of open source and commercial software development tools. And the winner is... not obvious ;o)

Digging Deeper Associated Press, MSNBC Video to Support Macs ...

There is nothing more frustrating for Macintosh users or those who use the Firefox browser than going to a video site and hitting a wall demanding Windows and the Internet Explorer browser. But when the Associated Press’ Online Video Network first launched last spring in conjunction with Microsoft, the requirements for users were just that: Windows and Internet Explorer. The idea behind the OVN is that Microsoft provides the video hosting, technology and ad sales; AP provides the video content; and small and medium news site partners show the videos on their sites for a split of revenue with Microsoft and the AP.

[Fine. Firefox users and Mac users benefit. What about GNU/Linux users? - dcparris]

NASA tests Linux-based planetary surface exploration robots

A Linux-based NASA lunar rover is on maneuvers -- and Internet webcams -- this week in the Arizona desert near Meteor Crater. The K-10's maneuvers are related to a NASA project tasked with building extra-vehicular activity (EVA) hardware and developing EVA procedures for planetary surface exploration.

[I wonder if they would send up a stuffed penguin and let the robots drop it off? - dcparris

New Eclipse IDE Eases Open Source SOA

  • ADT Magazine; By Kathleen Richards (Posted by dcparris on Sep 13, 2006 10:10 PM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Eclipse
Open source platforms offer flexibility and faster time to production if your team is adept at hand coding and working with command lines. LogicBlaze, sponsors of an open source SOA distribution, released an Eclipse-based development environment last week that is designed to do some of the heavy lifting for you.

Red Hat Releases Enterprise Linux 5 Beta

Red Hat has released its Xen-enabled Enterprise Linux 5 code into beta testing but won't likely ship the final code until early 2007.

People Behind KDE: Allan Sandfeld Jensen

Tonight in the two-weekly People Behind KDE series we are featuring Allan Sandfeld Jensen. He is a KDE core developer, mostly active for KHTML and KDE multimedia. After reading the interview you will know what his personal "carewolf" looks like, together with all other personal things you have to know about this developer.

Linux: The Flash And The Fish

Flash Player 9 for Linux made its public debut (finally) at a controlled demonstration during a conference. Meanwhile, a number of people have suggested ways that Ubuntu Christian Edition will work for its users.

Linux Reality - Episode 31 - Pat Davila on An Introduction to Video Editing with Kino

In this episode: a very special guest host, Pat Davila of The Linux Link Tech Show, explains how to import, edit, and export digital video to and from Kino. Additional articles of interest are here and here.

Microsoft Promises Not to Sue

“Microsoft irrevocably promises not to assert any Microsoft Necessary Claims against you for making, using, selling, offering for sale, importing or distributing any implementation,” the company stated in the “Open Specification Promise” published on its web site.

[I'll believe it when I see it..MS not suing that is. - Scott]

Baidu Tests Open Source Waters

China is hoping the participation of Baidu -- a big player in the domestic Internet search market -- will help upgrade the nation's overall OSS application level. Under the contract, Baidu and CSIP will jointly push OSS application of Baidu's products. Baidu, in turn, will choose appropriate products for sharing in the CSIP's OSS community.

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