News Linux News for May 07, 2004:

Linux Journal: Beyond Horse Races and Boxing Matches
(2004-05-07 01:00:50)
"How hackers are making democracy work..." [Link repaired -ed.]

Linux Compatible: A First Look at Progeny Debian 2.0
(2004-05-07 02:30:20)
"Componentized Linux by Progeny is a new kind of Linux distribution, built as a set of interchangeable parts. The core component is an LSB 1.3 certified Linux runtime..."

NewsForge: Interactive Java Middleware Coming Soon to a TV Set Near You
(2004-05-07 04:00:04)
"A big-time group of U.S. cable television operators and infrastructure providers Wednesday announced the formation of an expert group in the Java Community Process..."

DistroWatch: Distributions, May 6, 2004
(2004-05-07 05:00:00)
Today's distribution: Linux From Scratch 5.1-PRE2.

Release Digest: GNOME, May 6, 2004
(2004-05-07 05:00:20)
Today's GNOME apps: Epiphany 1.2.5, libgsf 1.9.0, Gnumeric 1.2.12, Metacity 2.8.1, libxml++ 2.6.1, libxml++ 1.0.3 (stable), ooo-build-1.1.55, and Muine 0.6.0.

Release Digest: KDE, May 6, 2004
(2004-05-07 05:00:40)
Today's KDE apps: KAlarm 1.0.7, Katalog 0.2, kiosktool 0.3, KIso 0.4.3, kim-browser 0.2, GwenRename 0.9.6-beta-1, Quanta Plus 3.3 Bleeding Edge 2, KolourPaint 1.0.2, and kbootsplash 0.3 Alpha2.

Linux Magazine: Software Packaging with RPM
(2004-05-07 05:30:05)
"This month, let's review the basics of package management and outline the process of creating your own RPMs..."

Linux.com: SysAdmin to SysAdmin: Using Ximian Tools for System Maintenance
(2004-05-07 07:00:00)
"Have you ever needed an automated solution that requires very little administration intervention, works on possibly different flavors of Linux, and doesn't require software with 'phone home' functionality...?"

The Linux Box: Got Fonts?
(2004-05-07 08:30:19)
"OK fine, so maybe I'm the only one that's been doing all the blubbering; but I have also discovered a solution..."

SearchEnterpriseLinux: The 'No-configuration, Only-Active-When-Needed' SSH VPN
(2004-05-07 10:00:42)
"I work at a company where some Web proxy servers are required to comply with externally-defined security standards..."

HelpNetSecurity: Scanning the Horizon
(2004-05-07 11:30:13)
"How secure is your enterprise network? Today that's a harder question to answer than ever, especially as enterprise networks continue to grow in size and complexity..."

LinuxDevices: Device Profile: Daimler-Chrysler StarScan Automotive Diagnostics Tool
(2004-05-07 13:00:26)
"Daimler-Chrysler has used real-time embedded Linux in a portable automotive diagnostic tool currently shipping to dealers and repair shops..."

internetnews.com: Longhorn to Mozilla: Can't We All Get Along?
(2004-05-07 14:00:39)
"Microsoft's technology evangelist is offering 'friendly' suggestions to Mozilla open source browser groups and calling for more discussion about how the two sides can benefit from upcoming enhancements in Longhorn..."

LinuxInsider: SCO Shrinks as Other Linux Companies Expand
(2004-05-07 15:00:11)
"SCO Group is laying off employees at its Santa Cruz office, prompting speculation as to the real motive for the move throughout the Linux industry..."

The Register: Sasser Ups Cost of Windows--Gartner
(2004-05-07 16:00:58)
"Gartner is advising its customers to budget for extra security spending on Windows desktops in the wake of the raft of problems caused by the Sasser worm this week..."

internetnews.com: Open Source 'Blending' Into Animation
(2004-05-07 17:00:34)
"Open Source software continues to make inroads across all verticals, and with the latest release of the tool Blender3D, it looks like animation may be next..."

LinuxWorld Australia: Penguin Power May Rule in Vic Classrooms
(2004-05-07 18:00:18)
"If Novell has its way, Melbourne will become the Linux capital of Australia with students across the state using Linux on the desktop..."

NewsForge: Red Hat Desktop Strategy: Semantics Have Been Part of the Messaging Problem
(2004-05-07 19:00:09)
"Much has been made in the press and on community sites about Red Hat's ambivalence in the 'desktop' space. If you're reading this, you may have written an article or two on it yourself. Or at least flamed us in your blog..."

Enterprise IT Planet: Cendant: IBM and Linux Put the Squeeze on IT Costs
(2004-05-07 20:00:32)
"In the case of Cendant Travel Distribution Services, cost-effective and flexible systems, software and services from a top-tier vendor is not an oxymoron..."

Update: PR/NewsForge: Royal Bank of Canada Requests Conversion of Stock
(2004-05-07 20:15:54)
The Royal Bank of Canada has asked SCO to convert 10,000 shares of A-1 preferred stock to common stock, and has sold its remaining 20,000 A-1 shares to BayStar. SCO's press release within. [Editor's Note: NewsForge has posted a more detailed analysis, with additional SCO reaction. -ed]

ElectricNews: Review of Government OSS Position Urged
(2004-05-07 21:00:52)
"Cautionary comments from the Irish government regarding the use of Open Source software (OSS) are not in line with policy elsewhere in Europe, a group has said..."

LinuxInsider: French Linux Users: Don't Pirate Microsoft
(2004-05-07 22:00:40)
"So it's doubly strange to hear of the latest initiative by the French Association of Linux Users (AFUL): The group wants the government to crack down on piracy of software products from companies such as Microsoft..."

Editor's Note: Is BayStar SCO's Bully or Savior?
(2004-05-07 23:30:59)
Reading the news that BayStar was threatening and bullying SCO may have been a laugh, but if they succeed, Linux advocates may not have much to laugh about.

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