News Linux News for May 14, 2004:

OSNews: Pleasantly Surprised with Knoppix Linux
(2004-05-14 01:00:30)
"I've been trying Linux on and off for a couple of years. My first experience with Linux was with a version of Slackware (can't remember) way back in 1996..."

Debian GNU/Linux Advisory: mah-jong
(2004-05-14 02:29:06)
"A problem has been discovered in mah-jong, a variant of the original Mah-Jong game, that can be utilised to crash the game server after dereferencing a NULL pointer..."

LinuxInsider: Grading the Windows-vs.-Unix Debate
(2004-05-14 02:30:44)
As a public service, therefore, I thought I'd provide an overview for what to look for--and what to avoid--in Unix-vs.-Windows comparisons..."

Gentoo Linux Advisory: Utempter
(2004-05-14 03:58:13)
"Utempter contains a vulnerability that may allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack..."

LinuxWorld Australia: Windows-to-Linux: New Wave of Adoption on its Way?
(2004-05-14 04:00:11)
"For those wanting to run Windows under Linux, CodeWeavers, Inc. has zeroed in on thirty popular apps like Lotus Notes 6.51 and MS Project..."

DistroWatch: Distributions, May 13, 2004
(2004-05-14 05:00:00)
Today's distributions: PLD Live CD 0.95, Sorcerer 20040512, LAMPPIX 1.0, Damn Small Linux 0.7, OnebaseGo 1.4, and SystemRescueCD 0.2.13.

Release Digest: GNU, May 13, 2004
(2004-05-14 05:00:20)
Today's GNU apps: combine 0.3.3 and GNU libmatheval 1.0.2.

Release Digest: KDE, May 13, 2004
(2004-05-14 05:00:40)
Today's KDE apps: kvpnc Gentoo ebuild 0.1, GwenRename 0.9.6, Kile 1.6.3, Emerge Tool 0.4b, Mount ISO image 0.8, Kaffeine Media Player 0.4.3b, MahJongg 3D Solitaire 0.91, NoteBookManager 0.7.2, and KLog 0.2.9.

Linux Exposed: Understanding and Attacking DNS
(2004-05-14 05:30:09)
"Securing the trust relationship and building a reliable server can create a reliable and secure DNS structure for the system administrator behind your corporate and private communication requirements..."

LinuxDevices: Snap-on Linux Skins Add Games, Music to Mobile Phones
(2004-05-14 07:00:41)
"Linux will power a customizable GSM/GPRS mobile phone, set to launch in July, that will support 'SmartSkins,' snap-on covers that contain tiny embedded Linux subsystems that add games, music videos, or other content or functions..."

LinuxWorld: "Thunder"--N. America's Fastest Linux Supercomputer
(2004-05-14 08:30:19)
"A Linux cluster deployed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and codenamed 'Thunder' yesterday delivered 19.94 teraflops of sustained performance, making it the most powerful computer in North America..."

LinuxInsider: Asian Governments Start to Speak the Same Language on Linux Implementations
(2004-05-14 10:00:29)
"Could Asia become a Linux stronghold? It's positioning itself to become one, as governments here try to limit their dependence on the Windows operating system..."

IT-Analysis: Thick Client Bad, Thin Client Bad, IBM Good?
(2004-05-14 11:30:30)
"Thick clients are bad because of the challenges with distributing code, the high cost, both to IT and the end-user, of management and maintenance, and the fact that the solution is limited to PCs..."

Linux Journal: OSS in a Software Development Firm
(2004-05-14 13:00:40)
"How one company is making the move to open-source software for their computing needs..."

Mandrakesoft: EU Software Patent Legislation: a real threat for Linux and Open Source
(2004-05-14 14:00:43)
"Mandrakesoft would like to alert all users and the software community at large about a recent clandestine attack by proprietary interest through covert adoption of EU Software Patent Legislation.

Groklaw: Novell Wins Over Canopy Group--Novell Did Want Canopy to Sue Microsoft
(2004-05-14 15:00:53)
"The Order in the Novell v. Canopy Group case is now here. As you will see, Novell prevailed. The Appeals Court affirmed the lower court decision..."

internetnews.com: Steps Forward For Server-Based Apps
(2004-05-14 16:00:28)
"IBM's announcement that it would offer desktop applications server side isn't a new concept..."

InfoWorld: Black Duck Software Launches Open-Source Service
(2004-05-14 17:30:04)
"Startup Black Duck Software Inc. will update its product line next week with two new products designed to help companies better manage their use of open-source software..."

IT Manager's Journal: Seven Open Source Business Strategies for Competitive Advantage
(2004-05-14 19:00:40)
"In this article, we examine seven open source strategies that can give your company a competitive advantage..."

SearchDatabase: IBM Battles Oracle for Top Open Source Customers
(2004-05-14 20:30:26)
"IBM is sending a message to DBAs that the database of choice for establishing clusters on the open source platform is DB2--and not products from its nemesis, Oracle Corp..."

LinuxInsider: The Open Source Government
(2004-05-14 22:00:49)
"2004 may be the year for open source software to catch on in a big way in government agencies..."

Editor's Note: Talk Is Good, Action is Better
(2004-05-14 23:30:59)
Free speech is great, insights are treasured, but is it time for the community to get some changes made?

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