News Linux News for Feb 09, 2005:

Rediff: A PC for Rs 10,000 Now!
(2005-02-09 00:15:38)
"Pune-based International Institute of Information Technology (I2IT) has developed a low-cost personal computer--NiceTop--costing around Rs 10,000 [US$229/€180]..."

SecurityFocus: Linux Kernel Security is Lacking
(2005-02-09 01:00:58)
"Recent events have shown that the way security in the Linux kernel is handled is broken, and it needs to be fixed right now..."

Linux Box: The Linux Box Show, Episode 3
(2005-02-09 01:45:59)
"This is the third episode of The Linux Box Show. It is continuing to improve due to the guidance of the FOSS community..."

developerWorks: The Cranky User: Performance Anxiety
(2005-02-09 02:30:35)
"Computers are getting faster all the time, or so they tell us. But, in fact, the user experience of performance hasn't improved much over the past 15 years..."

ZDNet: The Anti-Marketing of SugarCRM
(2005-02-09 03:15:12)
"'Software is bought, not sold.' That's the credo of John Roberts, co-founder and CEO of open source CRM software start-up SugarCRM..."

The Exponent: Linux Group Promotes Strength, Convenience of Software
(2005-02-09 04:00:11)
"There’s a group on Purdue's campus with a passion for a penguin. The group is the Purdue Linux Users Group, and the penguin's name is Tux..."

Release Digest: Distributions, February 8, 2005
(2005-02-09 04:45:00)
Today's distribution: Devil-Linux 1.2.3.

Release Digest: GNOME, February 8, 2005
(2005-02-09 04:45:20)
Today's GNOME apps: Quick Lounge Applet 2.9.1, Revelation 0.4.0, Firefoot Library 0.1.2, Gnome-Sshman 0.3.2, tasche 1.0.7, gnormalize 0.13, DrPython 3.9.9, Moho 5.0.7, Rhythmbox Applet 0.1.5, and GAMGI 0.10.9.

Release Digest: KDE, February 8, 2005
(2005-02-09 04:45:40)
Today's KDE apps: KToshiba 0.4, Protoeditor beta0.5.2, digiKam 0.7.2-beta1, DigikamImagePlugins 0.7.2-beta1, Tellico 0.13.2, bksys 1.0.5, and KSquirrel 0.5.0-pre4.

Security Digest: February 8, 2005
(2005-02-09 04:45:59)
Today's security advisories: emacs20 (Debian GNU/Linux); postgresql and cups (Fedora Core); and PostgreSQL and LessTif (Gentoo Linux).

The Code Project: Introduction to Mono--Your First Mono App
(2005-02-09 05:30:57)
"This article is the first in a series of articles that I will be writing about developing cross platform applications using Mono. Its purpose is to explain how to get up and running with Mono on Linux and on Windows..."

Linux Magazine: Access Control Lists
(2005-02-09 07:00:23)
""If you've used Linux for a long time, you're probably quite familiar with file permissions. Indeed, managing permissions is a critical part of managing a Linux system..."

OrangeCrate: KnetStats : KDE System Tray Network Monitor
(2005-02-09 08:30:15)
"One of my favorite GNOME applets has always been the GNOME-netstatus network interface monitoring tool. Until recently, I was unable to find a satisfactory similar application for KDE..."

Linux.com: Looking good: Monitor Calibration Under X
(2005-02-09 10:00:35)
"A lot of Linux users seem resigned to the notion that the X Window System is a second-class citizen in the calibration world..."

Linux Journal: Linux in a Windows Workstation Environment, Part I
(2005-02-09 11:30:20)
"Even if the users still want to use Windows on the desktop, you can put Linux behind the scenes..."

NewsForge: Using MySQL to Benchmark OS Performance
(2005-02-09 13:00:57)
"This article will show you how to benchmark operating system performance using MySQL on these OSes so you can find out for yourself if you're missing out..."

Heise Online: Software Patents: Getting Ready for "P Day"
(2005-02-09 14:30:30)
"February 17 could be the decisive day for the future of the controversial directive on the patentability of 'computer-implemented inventions...'"

CNET News: HP Plugs Linux for 64-Processor Servers
(2005-02-09 15:15:24)
"Hewlett-Packard is working to take Linux into several new areas of the server market, including 64-processor servers, the company is expected to announce Wednesday, on the eve of a major Linux trade show..."

ZDNet Australia: Firefox Opening Door for Linux in Australia: Linux Australia President
(2005-02-09 16:00:43)
"The success of the Firefox browser is driving takeup of open source applications in Australia and opening the door for widespread Linux adoption on the desktop..."

SearchEnterpriseLinux: LinuxWorld Preview: Open Source Rules, SCO Fades and Apps Abound
(2005-02-09 16:45:09)
"Linux in the enterprise has won the credibility game, if you use the agenda for LinuxWorld Boston 2005 as an indicator..."

Government Technology: An Open Question
(2005-02-09 17:30:22)
"Since then, the public sector has acknowledged that OSS is no longer a geeky, technological sideshow..."

LinuxPR: Mandrakelinux Corporate Server 3.0 Receives LSB 2.0 Certification
(2005-02-09 18:00:18)
"Mandrakesoft today announced that its newly released Mandrakelinux Corporate Server 3.0 server solution has received LSB 2.0 certification..."

IDM.net.au: Colleges Pull Linux Courses Out of the Hat
(2005-02-09 18:30:48)
"Two educational institutions in Australia have adopted the Red Hat Linux training program to provide students with the ability to learn how to operate open source technology.

CIO Update: Linux Business Case: TCO
(2005-02-09 19:00:33)
"If you think Linux will save you money just because it's 'free,' you might want to think again..."

The Daily Herald: Noorda Family, Ousted Canopy Execs Locked in Power Struggle
(2005-02-09 19:30:01)
"The shell has cracked on a secretive power struggle within the leadership of a high-profile Lindon venture capital company with claims surfacing of the founder's incompetence, millions of dollars in undue bonuses, and the tragic suicide of a key employee..."

Mac OS D: Open Source Browsers Damage Businesses
(2005-02-09 20:00:46)
Humor: "Open Source web browsers are causing untold damage to businesses around the globe, according to Microsoft security specialist David Keppelmeyer..."

InfoWorld: SpamAssassin vs. Postini
(2005-02-09 20:30:42)
"In his latest post, Kevin takes a deeper-dive into the guts of my recent column about switching from the open source SpamAssassin to the outsourced Postini service..."

Computer Business Review: MySQL Ports MaxDB to Power-Linux Combo
(2005-02-09 22:00:03)
"Open-source database maker MySQL announced that it has ported its MaxDB database from X86 to Power architecture servers running Linux..."

NewsForge: Nessus Assesses System Vulnerabilities
(2005-02-09 22:45:21)
"Keeping a server or workstation updated with the latest security patches can be a daunting task..."

SearchEnterpriseLinux: Protecting Yourself From Infringement Claims, Part 1
(2005-02-09 23:30:38)
"So, when software vendors offer to provide or sell indemnification for their products, is it deserved insurance or merely a marketing ploy? Should your enterprise worry about indemnification for open source software products...?"

Groklaw: Kimball Rules on 6 Motions
(2005-02-09 23:50:24)
"Here at last is Kimball's ruling on the parties motions involving the contract claims and the kitchen sink motion SCO threw on top..." [Link repaired -ed.]

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