News Linux News for Aug 12, 2004:

NewsForge: Can the Open Source Community Beat Software Patenters?
(2004-08-12 01:00:19)
"...[B]ut patents may not be a useful weapons against a community that works with, ardently supports, and defends open source with money, time, and expertise.

IT-Analysis: Open Sourcing Java
(2004-08-12 02:30:42)
"The pressure that Open Source is putting on the market is gradually becoming clear. Open Source products can and do establish themselves in areas where products have tended to become commoditised and not much further innovation can be expected..."

Kernel Traffic #271 by Zack Brown
(2004-08-12 03:15:38)
The latest message traffic from the Linux Kernel mailing list.

Technetra: Interview: Rasmus Lerdorf, PHP Guru
(2004-08-12 04:00:26)
"As straightforward, engaging, and gracious as the world-class scripting language he has created, Rasmus shared with us his background as well as his thoughts about the upcoming PHP 5 and beyond..."

DistroWatch: Distributions, August 11, 2004
(2004-08-12 04:45:00)
Today's distributions: K12LTSP 4.1.0, SimplyMEPIS 2004 RC4, Vector Linux 4.3 RC1, Aurox Linux 10.0 Beta 1, and Vidalinux Desktop OS Beta 1.

Release Digest: GNOME, August 11, 2004
(2004-08-12 04:45:20)
Today's GNOME app: Genius 0.7.0.

Release Digest: KDE, August 11, 2004
(2004-08-12 04:45:40)
Today's KDE apps: UADE kLauncher 0.06b, File Fitter 0.3, QtiPlot 0.3.2, and Google Toolbar 0.1.

developerWorks: A Look at DParser for Python
(2004-08-12 05:30:49)
"Then learn about DParser for Python, which gives Python programmers a seamless interface to DParser, and see how it compares to other parsers covered in previous installments..."

DevX: Implementing Full Text Indexing with PostgreSQL
(2004-08-12 06:15:31)
"This system is quite capable; however one of the drawbacks to the system is that there's no way to search the billable entries or customer notes..."

Linux.com: SysAdmin to SysAdmin: Making Use of SNMP
(2004-08-12 07:00:00)
"'Simple Network Management Protocol' is a relative term. To the uninitiated, raw SNMP output, along with arcane technobabble like 'MIB' and 'ASN.1,' looks a little daunting..."

Tom's Networking: Hacking the Linksys NSLU2 – Part 2 – Adding NFS
(2004-08-12 07:45:56)
"In this article, we'll continue exploring the box with the goal of adding new functions to make it even more useful..."

CrossNodes: Virus-Hunting Knoppix Gives Windows Machines the Once Over
(2004-08-12 08:30:31)
"Before we get into the fun stuff, let's talk a bit about the changed nature of spam and viruses. Organized crime has discovered the wonderful benefits of spam..."

SitePoint: PHP on the Command Line [Parts 1 and 2]
(2004-08-12 10:00:36)
"We all know PHP is a great language for building Web applications with but we all also know there's a lot more to running a serious Website than just the user interface..."

LXer: Building a Low Cost Linux Desktop Computer
(2004-08-12 11:30:10)
"You can build your own system and save a bundle of money while getting a top notch, high quality PC..."

Linux Journal: Keeping Up with Carrier Grade
(2004-08-12 13:00:48)
"Open and standardized platforms that use software and hardware component building blocks are, where suitable, complementing our existing telecom solutions. The Linux kernel as an operating system is a good example..."

eWeek: Lawyers Weigh In on Linux Patent Threat
(2004-08-12 13:45:39)
"Open Source Risk Management... has a clear business interest in the results of its study, but that doesn't mean that its research isn't right..."

LinuxInsider: Free as in Freedom: A Keynote Considered
(2004-08-12 14:30:48)
"Last week, I spoke at SCO Forum and have been fascinated at how far some folks appear to be going to misquote the keynote I delivered there..."

NewsForge: Legal Bungling Sank SCO Group's Investigation Against DaimlerChrysler
(2004-08-12 15:15:25)
"NewsForge has found that The SCO Group, which purports to have ownership of all Unix System V code, was also fishing for usage of its proprietary code in Linux systems when it filed a lawsuit March 3 against multinational automaker DaimlerChrysler..."

The Star: BSA Says No to OSS Procurement Preference
(2004-08-12 16:00:30)
"The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has voiced its concerns over [Malaysian] procurement policy in the Public Sector Open Source Software Masterplan, saying the policy outlines an 'explicit preference' for OSS..."

MIT Technology Review: An Alternative to Windows
(2004-08-12 16:45:23)
"With its low cost, growing catalogue of desktop software, and backing from business, Linux could finally pry the PC market from Microsoft's grasp..."

LinuxWorld: Linux will Threaten Symbian Dominance, Says Report
(2004-08-12 17:30:38)
"While Symbian will be the mobile OS market share leader in the next 24 to 36 months, thanks to its endorsement by market makers Nokia and NTT DoCoMo, a report just published says that Linux will threaten the Symbian OS for long-term dominance..."

dot.KDE: Waldo Bastian on Kiosk and the Linux Desktop
(2004-08-12 18:15:53)
"For the third interview in our series previewing aKademy we approached Waldo Bastian, whose most recent major project has been the Kiosk framework..."

The Mac Observer: Mac OS vs. Linux: Who's #2?
(2004-08-12 19:00:49)
"So, who holds the number 2 spot in terms of desktop computer market share, Apple, or Linux? It seems the answer depends entirely on who you talk to..."

SearchEnterpriseLinuxL Linux Adoption Exceeds Oracle's Expectations
(2004-08-12 19:45:25)
"Linux has been adopted more quickly and saved more money for its users than Oracle Corp. anticipated, said director of Linux engineering Wim Coekaerts..."

New $299 AOL PC Features Open Source Software
(2004-08-12 20:30:29)
"Open source software is about to make a big splash on the low-end PC market, though the news has been rather stealthily delivered..."

LinuxDevices: Developing Embedded Linux Systems With Graphical Tools
(2004-08-12 21:15:19)
"This white paper begins with overviews of the filesystems used during the boot process on most embedded Linux systems, the Linux system startup process, and the relationships between the two..."

MadPenguin: First Look at GraphOn GoGlobal 3.0 for Windows
(2004-08-12 22:00:07)
"Before you close the browser, let me explain myself... Go-Global is essentially an application server that runs on (and/or provides services for) Linux, UNIX, and Windows..."

LinuxInsider: SCO: Friend to Open Source?
(2004-08-12 22:45:12)
"But recently SCO has been attempting to clarify its position on the issue, noting that it not only uses open source in its products but also has contributed to open source in the past and will continue to do so..."

NewsForge: Warez Spammers Discover Linux
(2004-08-12 23:30:41)
"There is finally enough commercial software for Linux that the pirates and warez spammers want our business, too..."

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