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Ubuntu and Debian
From the VS. dept.:
Ubuntu caused a lot of friction with and for Debian. In discussions with its founder, Mark Shuttleworth, and other Ubuntu developers during (and before) Debconf6, I was able to spell out the main criticisms from the Debian perspectives of the way Canonical/Ubuntu is handling things (without a claim to completeness). These criticisms mainly stem from discussions with fellow developers over the past 18 months, and I largely support all of them. I am publicising them here to help make the status quo more transparent.
Ubuntu caused a lot of friction with and for Debian. In discussions with its founder, Mark Shuttleworth, and other Ubuntu developers during (and before) Debconf6, I was able to spell out the main criticisms from the Debian perspectives of the way Canonical/Ubuntu is handling things (without a claim to completeness). These criticisms mainly stem from discussions with fellow developers over the past 18 months, and I largely support all of them. I am publicising them here to help make the status quo more transparent.
Microsoft's Open XML Project Deemed a Short-Term Fix
Critics say the installable software plug-ins created by the Open XML Translator project are a stopgap measure that will probably not be acceptable to governments in the long run.
Toronto high school expels Linux lab
A computer science facility that had been running without a hitch for years is shut down as a Microsoft system is set up across the board. Was it a knock against open source, or just classroom politics?
[Anybody got a rope? I have pitchforks, scythes and torches. -- grouch]
Get some answers on Ubuntu Linux with this review and interview ...
Contributor Jaqui Greenlees had a few problems with his attempt to install Ubuntu Linux so he decided to confront one of the developers for some answers.
[Is this FUD or real? Is there a worse website? -- grouch]
Playing the Standards Game the Microsoft Way
Opinion: Don't believe for one second that Microsoft is actually "supporting" ODF.
Ubuntu Makes Opera 9 Available For Download
After the launch of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, Canonical is announcing the availability of Opera 9 for Ubuntu. With just a few clicks of the mouse, all Ubuntu users can download and install the latest version of the Opera browser.
A scanner for wireless interlopers
Wireless security firm Network Chemistry recently released a cross-platform, free software security tool called RogueScanner in conjunction with its wireless network protection package RFprotect. RogueScanner, licensed under the GPL and the latest of three free software security modules available from Network Chemistry, allows you to monitor your network for rogue wireless devices. Release 1.0 comes in both Windows and Linux versions.
2X releases new version of free PXES Linux thin client: 2X ...
New generation PXES converts PCs to thin clients, centrally manages connection settings and runs Windows applications seamlessly
Extending the documentation toolkit
I noticed this piece from Johan Andersson on Writing NDBAPI programs—connecting to MySQL Cluster last week, which shows you how to use the NDBAPI—the programming interface to the MySQL Cluster system.
Open-Xchange Publishes First in a Series of Position Papers
A review of forces changing the world of collaborative software
SCO fails to mention IBM ruling to Red Hat Judge
Anti Linux bad boy SCO seems to be a bit embarrassed about having most of its case against IBM chucked out.
Each 90 days the outfit has to pen a letter to the Judge in charge of a similar case against Red Hat and the latest edition almost fails to mention the fact.
[References and links to Groklaw for the letter itself. -- grouch]
This week at LWN: The eSpeak Speech Synthesizer
Your author has been interested in computer speech synthesis since the late 1970s, when he interfaced a Votrax SC-01A speech synthesizer chip to his Imsai 8080 computer with some wire-wrap wire. News of the recently created eSpeak project naturally piqued his long-time interest in speech synthesis.
eSpeak is a compact phoneme-based speech synthesis system that is available under version 2 of the Gnu General Public license.
Sizing up Oracle's open source tactics
Oracle's recent maneuvers in the open source software market are all about the upsell, according to one IT industry analyst.
Netcore bets on Linux
Netcore plans to widen its client base through partnerships and by creating awareness about its Linux-based products.
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Netcore’s reasons for using Linux-based solutions are its open, secure, reliable and stable standards-based nature.
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Netcore’s reasons for using Linux-based solutions are its open, secure, reliable and stable standards-based nature.
Installing Ubuntu (Linux.com training videos)
In our first set of Linux.com training videos we showed you how to download Ubuntu GNU/Linux and run it from a CD without installing it. Today, in two short videos, we install Ubuntu on our hard drive.
About the videos: They're in AVI format, encoded with the free XviD codec, compatible with media players available for almost all popular desktop PC operating systems. If -- and this is unlikely -- your computer does not have the XviD codec installed, you can get it here or through your favorite free operating system's software repository. Windows and Mac users can find easy-to-install XviD binaries here.
A great operating system is about details
A couple of weeks ago I found time to install Dapper Drake, the latest Ubuntu Linux release. In the same week my wife bought a brand new MacBook. The inevitable comparison got me thinking about what makes an otherwise good operating system great.
CEO Interview: Havaard Nord, co-CEO of Trolltech
This interview with Trolltech Co-CEO Haavard Nord took place the day after Trolltech's IPO on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Nord candidly describes Trolltech's products, markets, and plans, which include broading its phone software platform through one or more acquisitions. Enjoy . . . !
Building a free software community in a PC Garage
Four Debian enthusiasts in New York City got together in 2003 and created the Community Free Software Group (CFSG), a non-profit entity to promote the use of free software in the local community. Since the group's inception, CFSG members have been busy helping young people in city neighborhoods learn how to install and run Debian Linux on hardware donated by area businesses and individuals.
Microsoft Comes Out of the Closet on ODF Plugin Project
Microsoft's announcement on plugins sounds like new news - but in fact this project has been ongoing for nine months, as Ray Ozzie let slip last October. Why announce it now?
REAL Software Ships REALbasic 2006 Release 3 for Linux; Gives Visual Basic Development Teams a Quick Path to Linux
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (July 6, 2006) — REAL Software, Inc., provider of REALbasic, cross-platform that really works, announced today that REALbasic 2006 Release 3 for Linux is available now. In addition to the over 100 features and fixes that have been added, REALbasic 2006 Release 3 for Linux has been specifically tested and optimized for use with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop from Novell.
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