News Linux News for Jan 02, 2008:

Syncing Your BlackBerry on Linux
(2008-01-02 01:00:37)
Linux.com: "Thanks to to the efforts of the Barry and OpenSync projects, I just finished syncing my BlackBerry 8800 with my Evolution contacts on my Ubuntu 7.10 desktop..."

AMD Catalyst 7.12 Linux Driver
(2008-01-02 05:00:54)
Phoronix: "It's that time of the month again where we get to share with you all of the details on the latest ATI/AMD Linux driver release..."

Moving From Mac to Ubuntu
(2008-01-02 09:00:18)
Random Technology: "I've been doing some investigation on what it would take to move my main work environment back to Linux (Ubuntu specifically)..."

Eight Firefox Extensions You Don't Need
(2008-01-02 13:00:26)
Linux.com: "While many extensions are homes runs, here are a few that just don't make it out of the ballpark..."

Novell Hits Jackpot in Microsoft Patent Pay-Out
(2008-01-02 13:45:55)
PC Pro: "The extent of Microsoft's generosity to its open-source patent partners has been revealed in Novell's latest financial statement..."

News about LANCOR v. OLPC
(2008-01-02 14:30:43)
Groklaw: "Guess what the Nigerian keyboard makers want from the One Laptop Per Child charitable organization trying to make the world a better place...?"

Google's Secret Weapon
(2008-01-02 15:15:05)
Redmond Magazine: "What is the greatest threat to Microsoft's dominance: Google Inc. or open source? The answer is both, especially when they're working together..."

New Eee PC to Include Windows and Wimax?
(2008-01-02 16:00:58)
PC Pro: "Asus will unveil a new version of its popular Eee PC with support for both Windows and Wimax, according to industry rumours..."

The Netscape Story: From Mosaic to Mozilla
(2008-01-02 16:45:44)
Computerworld UK: "It seems appropriate that on the last day of the year I should be writing about the end of an era..."

Top 10 Open-Source Software Stories Of 2007
(2008-01-02 17:30:39)
InformationWeek: "The past year was the most tumultuous in recent memory for the field of open-source software. Instead of mere sniping, such as the 'Truth About Linux' campaign, open source has come under more direct assault..."

What a Modern Collaboration Toolkit Looks Like
(2008-01-02 18:15:26)
GMANE: "I'm going to describe the collaboration toolkit on another project where I happen to be a senior dev, called Battle For Wesnoth..."

Java is Becoming the New Cobol
(2008-01-02 19:00:21)
InfoWorld: "Java, the oldest new programming language around, is falling out of favor with developers..."

MySQL's Marten Mickos Ushers in the New Year by Looking Back on the Old One
(2008-01-02 19:45:10)
The Open Road: "Marten Mickos sent me an update on MySQL's exceptional 2007. It makes interesting points about open source, generally, while relaying important information about MySQL..."

Most Popular/Interesting Wishes for Linux in 2008
(2008-01-02 20:30:16)
Linux Loop: "A few days ago, I asked readers to give their wishes for Linux in 2008..."

Signposts of GNU/Linux Growth in 2007, Part 1
(2008-01-02 21:15:03)
Datamation: "It is sometimes forgotten that GNU/Linux is more than just a desktop operating system..."

Legends of FOSS: Perl 5.10 is Here
(2008-01-02 22:00:57)
The Linux Distillery: "Loved by sysadmins and webmasters worldwide--being a major scripting language as well as the basis for PHP--Perl has today seen its first major update in five years. Let's walk through the main new features and why they're big news..."

Has GNOME Finally Killed Off KDE in the Ubuntu Interface Wars?
(2008-01-02 22:45:48)
DaniWeb: "Things are not looking good for KDE, following the news that KDE will not be getting long term support (LTS) whereas GNOME will according to Canonical..."

2007: That Was a Very Good (Linux) Year
(2008-01-02 23:30:48)
Enterprise Networking Planet: "This once I wish I could attach an audio clip to the headline, so that you could hear William Shatner singing 'It Was a Very Good Year,' just to get into the proper mood..."

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