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Infrastructure Linux News for Jun 05, 2009:
Donald Knuth: Mathematical Ideas, or Algorithms, Should Not Be Patented
(2009-06-05 00:04:56) Groklaw: "Basically I remain convinced that the patent policy most fair and most suitable for the world will regard mathematical ideas (such as algorithms) to be not subject to proprietary patent rights."
Don't Get Me Wrong, Linux sucks as much as Windows
(2009-06-05 03:04:56) Linux Today Blog: "Here is the latest hot trend in anti-Linux baloney: supposed Linux fans and advocates who really really love Linux and have been using it for years, but can't recommend it for anyone else because "It's not ready.""
Delete Unnecessary Files From Your Desktop With BleachBit On Ubuntu 9.04
(2009-06-05 12:34:56) HowtoForge: "This guide shows how you can install and use BleachBit on an Ubuntu 9.04 desktop to delete unnecessary files. BleachBit deletes unnecessary files (such as cache, cookies, Internet history, localizations, logs, temporary files, and broken shortcuts) to free valuable disk space, maintain privacy, and remove junk. It wipes clean Adobe Reader, APT, Bash, Beagle, Chromium, Epiphany, Firefox, Flash, GIMP, Google Earth, Java, KDE, OpenOffice.org, Opera, RealPlayer, Second Life viewer, Skype, VIM, XChat, Yum, and more."
It's time for the community to take charge of its brand
(2009-06-05 13:34:56) Freedom Bits: "There are a couple of "beginner's mistakes" when thinking about Free Software in general and its commercial application, in particular. One is to believe there was a substantial difference in the software referred to by the terms "Free Software" and "Open Source." There isn't."
Run Linux Applications on Windows
(2009-06-05 16:04:56) PCPlus: "Install the Windows port of KDE and get instant native compatibility with all kinds of great open source Linux software."
High-end signage PC supplies four HDMI ports
(2009-06-05 19:04:56) LinuxDevices: "Ibase Technology is shipping an "ultra-compact" signage computer with independent HDMI outputs supporting 1080p resolutions. The SI-28 Signature Book 2 runs either a dual- or quad-core AMD Athlon, and offers an ATI E4690 GPU, gigabit Ethernet, four USB ports, and wireless options, says the company."
Feature: Linux Media Server Using Ubuntu 8.10
(2009-06-05 19:34:56) Geek.com: "This project attempts to show you how to make your own home media server from readily available PC components & open source software."
Happy Birthday, Mozilla - and Thanks for Being Here
(2009-06-05 21:04:56) Open Enterprise: "Seven years ago, Mozilla 1.0 was launched:
Mozilla.org, the organization that coordinates Mozilla open-source development and provides services to assist the Mozilla community, today announced the release of Mozilla 1.0, the first major-version public release of the Mozilla software."
Review: Acer Aspire One D150 and Linux
(2009-06-05 21:34:56) Montana Linux: "I have had about ten laptops over the years. My first one, if you could call it a laptop, was an Atari Portfolio (1992) which I still have and it still works."
Penguin Poop Seen From Space
(2009-06-05 23:04:56) National Geographic: "Researchers have discovered ten new emperor penguin colonies by spotting penguin excrement stains on Antarctic ice from satellite images."
Get a Linux-powered Dell laptop for $299
(2009-06-05 23:34:56) The Cheapskate: "Zowie! For less than the price of some Netbooks, you can get yourself a full-blown Dell notebook. Here's the deal: Dell is offering the Inspiron 15n for just $299."
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