News Linux News for Apr 07, 2008:

Language Translation from the Command Line or Clipboard
(2008-04-07 07:30:34)
Linux.com: "The twandgtw project allows you to get language translations directly from the Linux command line using either local dictionaries or online services..."

Integrating XCache Into PHP5 (Debian Etch & Apache2)
(2008-04-07 09:00:17)
HowtoForge: "This guide explains how to integrate XCache into PHP5 on a Debian Etch system (with Apache2)..."

Identify and Verify Users Based on How They Type
(2008-04-07 10:30:48)
developerWorks: "Modify the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) to support user verification through keystroke-dynamics processing..."

Catfish--Easily Find Stuff in Thunar
(2008-04-07 12:00:56)
PolishLinux: "One could ask, 'What am I supposed to do when I want to find a file, if I am using XFCE, and Thunar is my conscious choice as the file manager...?'"

Former Linuxcare Company Closes Shop
(2008-04-07 12:45:50)
CNET News: "Levanta, a Linux data center automation company that was reborn from the ashes of Linuxcare, has closed its doors..."

9000 PCs in Swiss Schools Going Linux Only
(2008-04-07 13:30:04)
ZDNet Education: "Beginning this September, all 9000 computers will run only Ubuntu and free and open source software..."

Open Source the Biggest Potential Game Changer for Government: Senator Lundy
(2008-04-07 14:15:56)
iTNews: "Senator Lundy, a former Shadow Minister for IT, said she'd elected to focus on open source as the biggest potential game changer across the portfolios she's involved in..."

The Brazilian Election Supreme Court Migrates 430 Thousand Voting Machines to GNU/Linux
(2008-04-07 15:00:13)
Tech Force: "The Brazilian Election Supreme Court announced at April 4th 2008, that the 2008 elections at Brazil will use GNU/Linux electronic voting machines with software digital authentication..."

Vendor Escalation, Process Politicalization, and What Needs to Happen Next
(2008-04-07 15:45:22)
ConsortiumInfo: "Not so very long ago, most standards were set in a largely collegial atmosphere by career professionals who met in face to face meetings over a period of years..."

kmemcheck Aiming For Mainline Inclusion
(2008-04-07 16:30:29)
KernelTrap: "Vegard noted he is now hoping to get the patch merged into the mainline kernel during the upcoming 2.6.26 merge window..."

Etymology of A Linux Distro
(2008-04-07 17:15:58)
Royal HeHe2-ness: "So if you ever wondered what your favorite Linux distro means, you will probably find the explanation here..."

A Question About the SCO's End Game
(2008-04-07 18:00:45)
Groklaw: "You know how we've been thinking that SCO's what-we'd-view-as-profligacy-with-money since it filed for Chapter 11 protection might be so that Novell can't get anything...?"

Test-Driving OpenOffice.org 3.0
(2008-04-07 19:30:52)
Linux.com: "In the Base, Draw, and Math applications, very little change, at least so far. But in the core programs of Writer, Impress, and Calc, some long-awaited new features are arriving..."

Finding the Right Open-Source Savvy Lawyer
(2008-04-07 21:00:53)
Linux-Watch: "Some days, like it or not, you need a lawyer. For most business purposes, picking the right law firm isn't usually that big of a deal..."

Boycott Novell: Did Microsoft Attack IBM by Proxy to Restrain OOXML Critics?
(2008-04-07 22:30:19)
Boycott Novell: "Just days after accusations had been made against IBM and a ban put in place, IBM was cleared of all charges and the ban was lifted..."

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