News Linux News for May 04, 2007:

Questions I Have for Michael Dell Regarding Ubuntu
(2007-05-04 00:00:26)
Free Software Magazine: "However, I'm not getting excited until a few questions are answered..."

Review: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
(2007-05-04 00:45:01)
Personal Computer World: "The latest release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 5) sees the usual clutch of open source performance, functionality and security updates..."

Review: GoblinX 2.0
(2007-05-04 01:30:43)
TriedIT: "Released on April 30, GoblinX 2.0 is a live CD Linux distribution based on Slackware from Brazil..."

Review: Moneydance 2007
(2007-05-04 03:00:34)
Linux.com: "Moneydance isn't free, but it does run on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Unix, and Solaris, due to it being coded in Java..."

Abit AB9 Linux/Solaris Compatibility
(2007-05-04 04:30:26)
Phoronix: "It was back in February that we originally looked at the AB9 motherboard from Abit; however, this P965 motherboard had a few problems that had prevented this motherboard from functioning well with Linux..."

Rootsh Terminal Logger Keeps Watch on Root Users
(2007-05-04 06:00:27)
Linux.com: "Rootsh is a shell that logs everything a root user sees on his terminal..."

DNS Server Setup Using bind in Ubuntu
(2007-05-04 07:30:41)
Ubuntu Geek: "Bind listens on port 53 UDP and TCP. TCP is normally only used during zone transfers so it would appear that you could filter it if you have no slaves..."

Encrypted Home Partition in Linux
(2007-05-04 09:00:50)
PolishLinux: "Have you ever wondered what would have happened if all the important data have been stolen from your mobile PC...?"

Chip-on-Film Mobile Linux Core Ships
(2007-05-04 10:30:29)
LinuxDevices: "Unicon Systems has started shipping its Linux-powered development kit based on 'chip-on-film' technology similar to that used in Motorola's ultra-thin 'Razr' phones..."

He Takes Linux To 220 MPH
(2007-05-04 11:15:02)
Blog of Helios: "In our quiet moments, most of us may ask ourselves from time to time: 'How did I get here?' That is, what sequence of events and quirks of fate or ambition-driven goals put me where I am right now...?"

Certification on the Upswing Again
(2007-05-04 12:00:48)
Linux.com: "After several years of decline, the demand for certification and training in GNU/Linux and other free software areas is stronger than ever..."

Reiser Prosecution Jolt: Victim's Ex-Lover Confesses to Eight Killings
(2007-05-04 12:45:45)
Wired: "A former lover of the missing wife of Linux programmer and accused spouse killer Hans Reiser has confessed to killing eight people unrelated to the case, prosecutors informed the defense last week..."

Don't Be Afraid, Linux Isn't Just for Geeks
(2007-05-04 13:30:28)
USA Today: "Not all of its machines, obviously--the company wants to stay in business--but Linux will be an option on at least two desktops and one laptop models..."

Berlin Says 'Nein' to Open-Source Migration
(2007-05-04 14:15:41)
LinuxWorld: "The Berlin city government, at a hearing Thursday, rejected demands by the Green Party to migrate computers in the German capital to free open-source software..."

Tories Plan Open Door for Open Source
(2007-05-04 15:00:17)
The Register: "A Tory strategy to make more use of open source software in the public sector is likely to tackle the culture of secrecy in government procurement..."

Pidgin 2.0: A True Polyglot
(2007-05-04 15:45:37)
ars technica: "Pidgin 2.0, the latest version of the popular open source instant messaging client formerly known as Gaim, is now available for download..."

Zimbra to Offer Ubuntu Linux Support
(2007-05-04 16:30:29)
CNET News: "Spurred by customer demand, Zimbra has completed a version of its open-source calendar and e-mail server software for Canonical's Ubuntu version of Linux..."

Zork Returns! Thanks to Open Source Asterisk PBX
(2007-05-04 17:15:10)
internetnews.com: "A voice PBX system is typically thought of as being all work and no play. How much fun can you have with a system that is designed to provide voicemail and call extensions, right...?"

Apache at 56%--What is Wrong?
(2007-05-04 18:00:08)
/home/liquidat: "The newest Netcraft Web server survey shows again a shrinking of Apaches market share. It is now at 56%, followed by Microsoft with more then 30%..."

Open Source Debate at World Bank
(2007-05-04 18:45:23)
Open ePolicy: "When people come together to discuss open source software, it does not take long for the discussion to sharpen into a debate, especially when governments face off with vendors like Microsoft and Sun..."

Did Microsoft Just Patent sudo?
(2007-05-04 19:30:16)
Ubuntu Linux Tips & Tricks: "Holy c**p, I think they did..."

Linux: Revisiting 2.6.22 Merge Plans
(2007-05-04 20:15:56)
KernelTrap: "Following up to feedback on his merge plans, Andrew Morton posted an updated summary of what he is pushing upstream for inclusion in the upcoming 2.6.22 kernel..>"

Dell and the Penguins
(2007-05-04 21:00:20)
Technoblogical: "The optimist in me cheers. The optimist in me believes, its tiny voice raised to the heavens, like a mouse on LSD. Sorry, but it is a very very small optimist..."

How Self-Imposed Limits Will Fail Linux
(2007-05-04 22:30:28)
Editor's Note: Who's the biggest enemy of Linux? Microsoft? After this week, your editor wonders if the enemy is really looking back at us in a mirror.

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