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Conectiva alert: libtool

Joseph S. Myers and Stefan Nordhausen independently found[1,2] a vulnerability[3] in the way the ltmain.sh script (which is part of the libtool package) creates temporary directories for its use.

Judge Tells RIAA Attorney: "Stop Using Abusive Language, Like Calling File Sharing 'Piracy'"

  • GrokLaw (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 10:45 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: SCO
Since Darl McBride compares SCO to the RIAA, perhaps he should take note of something that just happened in the current appeal of the Morpheus and Grokster case.

OSDL document defines data center needs

  • LinuxDevices (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 10:40 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: OSDL
The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) has released Data Center Linux (DCL) Technical Capabilities, version 1.0, a document that defines and prioritizes Linux capabilities required by demanding enterprise-class applications.

Mandrake set to emerge from bankruptcy protection

Gaël Duval, founder of Mandrake Linux, told us: 'We sent our request for leaving the protection state last week and it will now take 45 days to receive the agreement.'

Linux kernel 2.6.2 released

Linux kernel version 2.6.2 has been released.

Debian alert: New gaim packages fix several vulnerabilities

  • Mailing list (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 5:27 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Security; Groups: Debian
"Stefan Esser discovered several security related problems in Gaim, a multi-protocol instant messaging client. Not all of them are applicable for the version in Debian stable, but affected the version in the unstable distribution at least."

LWN.net Weekly Edition for February 5, 2004

  • LWN.net (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 5:21 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
The best weekly Linux news publication is now available for paid subscribers of their website.

Novell name giving SuSE heavy enterprise footprint

"In this interview, Markus Rex, the new general manager, SUSE Business Unit for Novell and former head of development, talks about the integration of SuSE into Novell, what enterprises need from Linux, and beating Red Hat to the street with a 2.6 kernel version of enterprise Linux."

Red Hat CTO on Eclipse: 'Not just a Java initiative'

"The Eclipse tools plug-in environment may succeed where other attempts failed to create a universal framework because Eclipse can bridge open-source and Java community efforts, Red Hat Inc. CTO Michael Tiemann told attendees at EclipseCon today."

Review: Xandros Deluxe 2.0

  • OS News (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 5:16 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
"If you're not a Slackware junkie (like me) I would reccomend Xandros as the best distro to use - it's good for experienced users and completed newbies alike."

Review: KDE 3.2

  • FedoraNews (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 5:15 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: KDE
My first impression is "wow".

KDE Gets Faster, Adds Apps

  • Enterprise Linux I.T. (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 5:14 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: KDE
KDE's competition for the open-source desktop includes Gnome, but the release of KDE 3.2 is not meant to differentiate it from other platforms. The goal is "to implement the features that are needed or wanted by users," explained KDE developer George Staikos. "We are even working toward better interoperability with Gnome."

Transcript of IRC interview with Apache guru Ken Coar

  • NewsForge (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 5:14 AM EDT)
  • Groups: IBM; Story Type: News Story
On Thursday, January 29, DevChannel.org, in conjuction with irc.slashnet.org and its 'sister' OSDN sites NewsForge and Slashdot, hosted an IRC interview with IBM software engineer Ken Coar, a leading author, speaker and Apache visionary. Ken is a core developer of the Apache project, and a vice-president and director of The Apache Software Foundation . He's also the author of Apache Server for Dummies and Apache Cookbook, and a contributing author to Apache Server Unleashed . The following article is a (lightly edited) transcript of that interview.

Spawn of Debian faceoff: final chapter

This is the concluding piece in our recent "Spawn of Debian faceoff" series of reviews. We've looked at the latest offerings from LibraNet, LindowsOS, Mepis, and Xandros. Now we'll sit back and ponder what we've learned. We'll also ask for your help in rating criteria for future Linux reviews.

Automating Security with GNU cfengine

  • Linux Journal (Posted by dave on Feb 5, 2004 5:13 AM EDT)
  • Groups: GNU, PHP; Story Type: News Story
A sysadmin tool for automating changes across many machines, recording update information and making them all safer.

Walking the floor at EclipseCon

EclipseCon is not a Linux show. This is a Windows crowd, and it includes Microsoft employees here to check out the competition for dot Net. As I've walked the floor and eaten lunch with conference attendees, I've often felt like the odd man out. I have to keep reminding myself that this is an open source platform and an open source event. The difference between EclipseCon and other open source events I've attended is that the EclipseCon community - especially the community of Eclipse platform developers - is that this community is made up primarily of corporate or business entities instead of individuals. But even in this Windows oriented crowd, it's hard to deny the influence of Tux.

Groklaw editor hired by OSRM

  • eWeek (Posted by dave on Feb 4, 2004 5:45 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: SCO
"Open Source Risk Management, LLC (OSRM), an open-source risk management company, announced today that Pamela Jones, the editor and moderator of Groklaw.net has agreed to become the company's Director of Litigation Risk Research. Groklaw.net is the most popular sites devoted to reporting and commentary on the SCO case and other present and threatened litigation against the Linux kernel and other open source software."

Sourceforge.net introduces a paid subscription system

  • LXer; By Dave Whitinger (Posted by dave on Feb 4, 2004 5:25 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: LXer Features
It was bound to happen, Sourceforge is now accepting subscriptions for access to premium services.

Mysql CEO Marten Mickos to Discuss Open Source Business Models ...

  • Business Wire (press release) (Posted by dave on Feb 4, 2004 5:15 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Press Release; Groups: MySQL
"MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, today announced that MySQL CEO Marten Mickos will join a panel of industry executives to discuss how to succeed using open source software, at an event hosted by the Silicon Valley Association of Start-up Entrepreneurs (SVASE) on Thursday."

Sun Pushes Open Source Wagon At NASSCOM 2004

  • CXOtoday.com (Posted by dave on Feb 4, 2004 5:15 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Sun
"At the NASSCOM 2004 technology forum held in Mumbai today, Sun dispelled many misconceptions on Open Source, besides eagerly pushing its Java desktop system."

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