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Linux 3.0 could be out in July
Linus Torvalds has indicated on the kernel developer mailing list that he will probably finish merging major changes for the next Linux version derived from the main development tree on Sunday evening, in advance of a trip to Japan on Monday. He had previously suggested that this might be the case in the release email for last week's Linux kernel 2.6.39 release, with the aim of ensuring that subsystem maintainers were able to submit their changes on time before the closure of the merge window, which opens the development cycle.
A CLA By Any Other Name
One of the challenges free and open source software projects have that proprietary software doesn't is determining the best method for accepting developer contributions to a project from a legal perspective, not an engineering perspective. In proprietary software, where all of the developers work for the employing entity, the copyright in their work belongs to the employing entity under the “work for hire” doctrine found in 17 U.S. Code §101.
Is Android Really the 'Open' Platform?
It seems that Google is working with carriers that are requesting the removal of third-party tethering apps from the Android Market. If you ask me, having to pay an extra monthly fee for that service isn't very fair, considering customers already pay a data plan fee for either unlimited data access, or limited access with an extra per-MB fee after the limit is met. Why should it matter how they're using the data?
Open is a Loose Term in the Mobile Market
Recent news in the world of Android is that Google is blocking their movie renting service from being used on rooted devices. Thats right - if you are using a rooted Android device that means you must be doing so because you are doing illegal things and intend on stealing films. While I don't agree with this in the slightest, it is fully within Google's rights to block such access.
Mozilla.debian.net is back
Now that the transition to the new Alioth server is complete, The Debian Mozilla Team’s http://mozilla.debian.net site is back, as is the repository. I know because I got an Icedove update this morning.
Kubuntu 11.04 Review
Here is a look at everything that is offered with the stunning new release of Kubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal. With the Stability of Ubuntu and the powerful KDE software selection, this distribution is ideal for desktops and laptops.
Linus Talks Of Linux 2.8 Or Linux 3.0; Ending Linux 2.6
In a message to the Linux Kernel Mailing List today regarding the shortened merge window for the Linux 2.6.40 kernel, Linus Torvalds brings up that there's already been many Linux 2.6 kernel releases and that he could end up tagging this as the Linux 2.8.0 kernel.
Fedora 15 Screenshot Tour
Fedora 15, a new version of one of the leading and most widely used Linux distributions on the market, has been released. Some of the many new features include support for Btrfs file system, Indic typing booster, redesigned SELinux troubleshooter, better power management, LibreOffice productivity suite, and, of course, the brand-new GNOME 3 desktop. Fedora 15 Screenshot Tour
App store licensing hinders OSS growth
App store licensing models that are not compatible with open source ones, resulting in apps being taken down from the marketplace, are causing confusion among developers and will likely inhibit open source development within the mobile computing space.
Chromebook Nothing More than Neutered Netbook
Don't let the Linux argument fool you. The Chromebook is nothing more than a neutered laptop and end users are not going to like being locked in the browser 24/7.
Paravirtualization With Xen On CentOS 5.6 (x86_64)
This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Xen (version 3.0.3) on a CentOS 5.6 (x86_64) system. Xen lets you create guest operating systems (*nix operating systems like Linux and FreeBSD), so called "virtual machines" or domUs, under a host operating system (dom0). Using Xen you can separate your applications into different virtual machines that are totally independent from each other, but still use the same hardware.
Fedora 15 Released, Has GNOME 3, New Search Tool
The Fedora Project proudly announced a few minutes (May 24th) ago the immediate availability for download of the final and stable version of the highly anticipated Fedora 15 operating system.
Here We Go Again: How to Tell a Bubble When you See One
Oh my goodness. It's happening again. Will there be anywhere to hide this time, or are we already trapped — tied like poor little Pauline to the railroad tracks as the engine of another high tech bubble barrels down upon us.
Unity Will be Ported to openSUSE
Nelson Marques announced that he's working very hard on packaging the famous Unity interface from Canonical/Ubuntu to the openSUSE 11.4 operating system.
Super boot manager - Great tool to Manage Burg, Grub2 and Plymouth in Ubuntu
The SBM is a gui based on buc with the main aim to manage Grub2, Burg and Plymouth. Using this tool you can install and configure Burg, change burg theme using many beautiful themes from a gallery.
How to Install Firefox 5 Beta in Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal(PPA)
After weeks of testing on the Firefox Aurora channel, the next version of Firefox(Firefox 5.0) is already available in the Mozilla Firefox beta channel. Firefox 5 beta release includes the Firefox channel switcher, performance and stability enhancements and support for the new CSS Animations standard. Installing Firefox 5 beta in Ubuntu has not been easy, until now.
Linux Foundation chief dubs MeeGo 'unstoppable force'
MeeGo, the Linux-based open source operating system born from the February 2010 shotgun marriage of Nokia's Maemo and Intel's Moblin and left at the altar when Nokia hooked up with Windows Phone 7, is an "unstoppable force" that speeds device-developers' time-to-market, and it stands for "love, courage, and change." That was the message delivered at the MeeGo Conference in San Francisco on Monday by the executive director of The Linux Foundation Jim Zemlin and his supporting keynote cast.
IPv6 transition still a low priority for most organizations
As the World IPv6 Day approaches, recent research reports show that a majority of organizations are still postponing migration to the IPv6 networking protocol. Despite the growing scarcity of IPv4 addresses, due in large part to the growth of mobile and embedded devices, a British Telecom Diamond IP survey says that only 35 percent of respondents considered IPv6 a "huge concern."
Hacker Evolution Duality : New Hacking Simulation Game Coming to Linux
The game features a world populated by other hackers (AI). You will be able to play against them, or join them. Your choices of playing the game, will be virtually unlimited. Each hacker will be controlled by a neural network based Artificial Intelligence. Every level in the game have certain objectives to complete within a pre-defined time limit. To complete the objectives, you will have to go through various servers and hack them using various tools like EMP and DOS attacks. However, each server have different strengths determined by firewall power, CPU power and integrity.
Batteries and VM Tools Not Included
Virtualization and cloud computing are ubiquitous. Developers should include virtualization tools with their distributions.
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