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News Linux News for Feb 11, 2005:
ABC News: Silicon Insider: R.I.P. Microsoft?
(2005-02-11 00:15:24)
"After Dominating the Technology Industry for Years, is Microsoft Poised to Collapse?"
J-Walk: Open Sores Software Development
(2005-02-11 01:00:31)
Humor: "You may remember me from such companies as Microsoft, Adobe, Macromedia, and Symantec. I held various executive positions with each of these companies. Let me tell you this: They all suck..."
Federal Computer Week: Develop, License, Repeat
(2005-02-11 02:30:45)
"Government should make a business of distributing open-source software..."
LinuxTimes: CentOS - A Decent RHEL alternative
(2005-02-11 04:00:31)
"Yet another GNU/Linux distribution you may argue. Yes, there is Fedora Core for those who wish to use a Red Hat like, but community based operating system..."
Release Digest: GNOME, February 10, 2005
(2005-02-11 04:45:00)
Today's GNOME apps: GNOME PPP 0.3.20, Tilda 0.04, GNUnet 0.6.6a, GtkPSproc 2.2a, PPPmon 2.1, gshowtv 0.3.0, gtk-send-pr 0.4.4, gcx 0.8.7, and DrPython 3.10.0.
Release Digest: KDE, February 10, 2005
(2005-02-11 04:45:30)
Today's KDE apps: cb2Bib 0.3.5, iList 0.4.2, SpeedCrunch 0.5.4, and kletterwizard 0.9.7.
Security Digest: February 10, 2005
(2005-02-11 04:45:59)
Today's security advisories: xview, evolution, mailman, and hztty (Debian GNU/Linux); mailman and mod_python (Fedora Core); abiword and libpng (Fedora Legacy); Mailman (Gentoo Linux); MySQL, python, squid, enscript, and cpio (Mandrakelinux); squid (SUSE Linux); and mailman and postgresql (Ubuntu).
Linux Magazine: Fault-Tolerant MPI
(2005-02-11 05:30:14)
"With such large systems, a critical issue is how to deal with hardware and software faults that lead to process failures..."
Gagné: Connecting to the Internet with Kppp
(2005-02-11 07:00:12)
"Most ISPs provide dial-up access through the Point-to-Point Protocol, or PPP. The KDE program that gets you connected to the Internet with a modem is called kppp..."
NewsForge: GNOME Photo Printer: A Nifty Little App
(2005-02-11 08:30:02)
"For the past couple of years, I've used the GIMP whenever I've needed to print photos. It's not really designed for that purpose, but I could size and place the photos where I needed them on the page..."
Kavlon: Intro to DVD Backup
(2005-02-11 09:15:33)
"The DVD has all but replaced the once popular VHS format. Unfortunately DVDs are not very durable. You may find yourself wanting to create backups of your DVD movies..."
ZDNet Australia: Blocking Mail Pests with Open Source
(2005-02-11 10:00:45)
"Mail-borne pests such as viruses and spam can be combated with open source tools, according to Joel Sing, director of Ionix Technology, a Bendigo-based computer services firm..."
LinuxLookup: Novell Teams with IBM to Promote SUSE LINUX and Linux on POWER to Software Providers
(2005-02-11 10:45:13)
"Novell and IBM have launched a joint promotion to encourage software developers to build their applications for Novell's SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server on IBM POWER platforms..."
IT-Analysis: South America Goes Open Source
(2005-02-11 11:30:23)
"The trend to Open Source in South America seems to be stronger than it is anywhere else. Almost all governments there seem to be setting an Open Source agenda..."
NewsForge: Linux Makes Inroads on Handhelds and Smartphones
(2005-02-11 12:45:55)
"Linux has become a highly portable operating system, one able to run on the largest to the smallest microprocessors. Despite the symmetry, the tie has been slow to take shape..."
Linux Journal: Programming Tools: Refactoring
(2005-02-11 13:00:41)
"A look at two open-source refactoring tools, Eclipse for Java and Bicycle Repair Man for Python..."
Groklaw: Now It's the Dutch: Parliament Votes to Block A Item on SW Patents Directive
(2005-02-11 14:30:50)
"The Dutch Parliament today voted against software patents being approved as an A item, 71 to 69 and asks the goverment to oppose it..."
eWeek: Partners: What Happens Now with HP and Linux?
(2005-02-11 15:15:04)
"Hewlett-Packard Co. has been a strong Linux supporter, but since CEO Fiorina has been forced out, what will happen next...?"
Computerworld: First National Bank of Omaha Throws Sun Out
(2005-02-11 16:00:10)
"While only 80% complete, the move [to Linux] is already expected to save the company $1.8 million this year in operating expenses and another $9.6 million through 2011..."
LinuxPlanet: Desktop Linux Summit 2005: Interest Continues to Grow
(2005-02-11 16:45:46)
Desktop Linux Summit: "Linux author and correspondent Dee-Ann LeBlanc... files her observations on how the show is going this year: 'One thing's for sure. Not only is the Linux desktop itself growing, but so is interest in it...'"
The Register: Real May or May Not Mature on Linux
(2005-02-11 17:30:10)
Desktop Linux Summit: "In the coming months, Real Networks plans to float a new version of its media player for the Linux operating system that includes more of the features found in the standard player..."
Computerworld: Gartner Urges Caution Before Downloading Firefox
(2005-02-11 18:00:49)
"Companies should think twice before jumping on the Firefox bandwagon, according to research firm Gartner Inc..."
ZDNet UK: Mailman Flaw Gives Away Passwords
(2005-02-11 18:30:32)
"A flaw in the popular open source mailing list management application Mailman has led to the theft of the passwords of the users of a well-known security discussion group..."
Nerdsyndrome: The Power of Community on the Linux Desktop
(2005-02-11 19:00:17)
"Now, as 2005 is starting to get underway, I see some trends that are very exciting; ideas and concepts that may just see Linux become the most powerful desktop operating system in the world..."
The Age: Interoperability Statement 'Orwellian'
(2005-02-11 19:45:41)
"An open source advocate in Melbourne has accused Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' of making 'Orwellian pronouncements' on interoperability..."
AllLinuxDevices: TimeSys Announces First LSB Certification for Embedded Linux
(2005-02-11 20:30:45)
"TimeSys Corporation today announced that its OSDL Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) 2.0 reference distribution for PowerPC is the first embedded Linux distribution to conform to the Free Standards Group's Linux Standard Base (LSB) 1.3 specification..."
ZDNet UK: Linux Thais Up More Support
(2005-02-11 21:15:43)
"The open source message has been warmly received in Thailand, where Microsoft is already under pressure from Linux..."
Yahoo!/TechWeb: Microsoft's Security Chief Says Windows Safer Than Linux
(2005-02-11 22:00:20)
"Microsoft's top security honcho insisted Thursday that Microsoft 'is making progress on security using any reasonable metric...'"
CNET News: IBM to Ship Supercomputer System This Month
(2005-02-11 22:45:12)
"IBM plans to begin selling on Feb. 18 a powerful but power-hungry server specialized for supercomputing tasks, CNET News.com has learned..."
Editor's Note: The Focus of LinuxWorld
(2005-02-11 23:30:41)
LinuxWorld is about all things Open Source, right? That seems to be the trend, but recent events show that what's Open may not be so good for Linux.
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