Infrastructure Linux News for Dec 05, 2007:

FUD Alert: Linux Distro Lock-In? Get Real!
(2007-12-05 01:00:18)
Foobar: "I listed the freedom from vendor lock-in as one very important consideration and specifically stated that vendor lock-in here refers to data formats, not even specifically to Linux..."

When is Half a Loaf Enough for Open Source?
(2007-12-05 02:30:48)
Shared Software, Shared Processes: "The last month has seen several attempts to give open source advocates half of what they have been asking for..."

All About Linux Swap Space
(2007-12-05 07:00:18)
Linux.com: "Here are some techniques that may help you better manage swapping on Linux systems and get the best performance from the Linux swapping subsystem..."

Creating Your Own Custom Ubuntu 7.10 Or Linux Mint 4.0 Live-CD With Remastersys
(2007-12-05 10:00:30)
HowtoForge: "This guide shows how you can create a Live-CD from your Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon or Linux Mint 4.0 system with a tool called remastersys..."

CLI Magic: Quick and Easy Backup with lftp
(2007-12-05 11:30:03)
Linux.com: "No matter what Linux distribution you are using, chances are you'll find more than one graphical FTP client in its repositories, but if you are looking for a powerful command-line FTP tool, your best bet is lftp..."

Living With Daryna for One Week
(2007-12-05 13:00:54)
Softpedia: "I know it's a little too late for a review of Linux Mint 4.0 (codename Daryna), but I was 'dating' her sisters and I thought: 'Why not give Daryna a chance, too?'..."

Novell Responds to Red Hat's Real-Time Accusations
(2007-12-05 13:45:10)
Roundup: Novell (officially and otherwise) points out the obvious to Red Hat: open source code can be used by anyone.

MPAA's University Toolkit Hit with DMCA Takedown Notice after GPL Violation
(2007-12-05 15:15:10)
Ars Technica: "The toolkit is based on the increasingly popular Ubuntu Linux distribution and includes the Apache web server as well as custom traffic monitoring software created by the MPAA..." Link repaired. -ed.

Open Source Limited in SMB Market, Report Finds
(2007-12-05 16:45:52)
Redmond Channel Partner: "The viability of selling open source software to the small and medium business segment of the market may not be as big of an opportunity as previously thought, according to a report released by the 451 Group..."

Peru Signs Up for 260,000 OLPC Laptops
(2007-12-05 19:30:40)
CNET News: "One month after the One Laptop Per Child charity went into mass production with its $188 laptop, the Peruvian government has signed a contract to purchase 260,000 units..."

Novell News from XML 2007 Conference
(2007-12-05 20:30:54)
Roundup: Novell's vice president of developer platforms Miguel de Icaza at Microsoft's XML 2007 Conference Tuesday: "'In 2006, there was lots of FUD [fear, uncertainty and doubt] about the problems behind OOXML and it went downhill from there...'"

Centeris Changes Identity Again
(2007-12-05 21:00:24)
451 CAOS Theory: "Linux systems management vendor Centeris has announced that is has changed its name to Likewise in a move that also sees the company re-branding its products for the second time in less than a year..."

Gnome's Interface Warts--And Its Future
(2007-12-05 23:00:25)
Free Agent: "All user interfaces--even that of the vaunted Mac OS--have their warts. What's troublesome on Linux's Gnome desktop? And how long before things improve...?"

Communities Are Driving Companies
(2007-12-05 23:30:34)
Socialized Software: "I am fascinated by the ability how communities drive companies. Or how they can propel companies..."

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