News Linux News for Jan 06, 2004:

OSNews: A Short Review of CollegeLinux 2.5
(2004-01-06 01:00:30)
"The aim of this experimental Linux distribution is to provide to the student population at large an operating system that is easy to install and use and provides an alternative to the traditional commercial operating systems..."

Australian IT: Politicians Head for Linux.conf.au
(2004-01-06 02:30:39)
"A new open source in government conference has attracted several high profile political speakers, including a federal MP who will speak on behalf of IT Minister Daryl Williams..."

LinuxBeginner: A Week with Fedora Core 1
(2004-01-06 04:00:02)
"During this project, I'll be installing several Linux distributions, running them each for a week, and keeping a daily journal..."

Release Digest: GNOME, January 5, 2004
(2004-01-06 05:00:00)
Today's GNOME apps: Conglomerate 0.7.9, gURLChecker 0.7.5, and gtk copy-paste buffer 0.2.4.

Release Digest: GNU, January 5, 2004
(2004-01-06 05:00:30)
Today's GNU app: gettext 0.13.1.

FedoraNews.org: Tutorial: Helix Player
(2004-01-06 05:30:18)
"In this tutorial you will learn how to build Helix Player rpm package and install it for Fedora Core 1..."

OSNews: Review: Lycoris Desktop/LX
(2004-01-06 07:00:42)
"The only home systems out there that were big were Lindows and Xandros (at least the ones most spoken of) and they were not what I wanted..."

USA LUG: Using Open Source Applications for Web Design
(2004-01-06 08:30:23)
"Since it is the most recognized Open Source operating system, for now we will concentrate on using Linux for web design..."

LinMagAu: DOSBox - A DOS Emulator
(2004-01-06 10:00:55)
"Do you rely on legacy DOS apps. that are critical to the survival of your business? Me neither--I just want to play Frogger again..."

OSNews: Desktop Distro Shootout Part 5 (Final) - Xandros 2.0 Deluxe
(2004-01-06 11:30:12)
"This article is the fifth and final installment of my series on Debian-based commercial distros in a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment..."

ConsultingTimes.com: The Open Source Dilemma for Governments
(2004-01-06 13:00:05)
"In a nutshell, the local government software market has not drawn large software firms. Also, independent software vendors (ISV's) have failed to adequately satisfy this market's needs as they lack the resources to serve the large geographical base..."

The Register: iTunes DRM Cracked Wide Open for GNU/Linux. Seriously.
(2004-01-06 14:00:23)
"'We're about to find out what Apple really thinks about Fair Use,' [Jon Lech] Johansen told The Register via email..."

eWeek: Microsoft Takes on Linux in Ad Campaign
(2004-01-06 15:00:19)
"Microsoft Corp. on Monday launched a new advertising campaign, referred to as 'Get the Facts,' which is designed to give customers information about the advantages of using its Windows operating system versus Linux, its open-source competitor..."

LocalTechWire: Red Hat Gearing Up for Acquisitions? Linux Firm To Raise $400M
(2004-01-06 16:00:28)
"Red Hat triggered talk of acquisitions on Monday when it disclosed plans to raise $400 million in debt that would come due in 2024..."

InternetWeek: SCO Faces Deadline In IBM Case
(2004-01-06 17:00:44)
"Even as it considers filing a legal claim against a Linux customer, The SCO Group must produce by week's end some proof to support its lawsuit against IBM..."

The Register: Newham Ditches IBM OSS Trial, But Goes to Extra Time with MS Price Talks
(2004-01-06 18:00:29)
"Microsoft has emerged from the open source battle in Newham council with a couple of PR victories, but they could prove expensive in the long run..."

ZDNet: Open-Source Databases Gaining Favor
(2004-01-06 19:00:45)
"Big companies are warming up to open-source database software, according to a new study..."

Marcelo Tosatti: Linux 2.4.25-pre4
(2004-01-06 19:00:59)
Incremental changelog, links within.

BusinessWeek: Asia Loves Linux--And Microsoft Scrambles
(2004-01-06 20:00:59)
"Cost, adaptability, and security concerns have more IT managers ditching Windows for open-source software..."

LinuxWorld Australia: Users to Buy More Linux in 2004
(2004-01-06 21:00:36)
"A recent report by US-based SG Cowen gives an upbeat glimpse of enterprise Linux spending plans in the New Year..."

AlwaysOn: Novell Opens Up to Linux
(2004-01-06 22:00:14)
"AlwaysOn sits down with Ximian founders Nat Friedman and Miguel de Icaza, now respectively VP of product development and CTO of Novell's Ximian Services group, and Chris Stone, Novell vice chairman..."

Tonight Live: The Best of 2003 on The Linux Show
(2004-01-06 23:30:44)
"This is one of our favorite shows of the year as we will take select calls from people who would like to offer their opinions on the past and coming year..."

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