News Linux News for Apr 11, 2008:

A Bright Open Source Future
(2008-04-11 00:00:35)
The Linux Distillery: "Some exciting new software items are on the verge of release. This includes an update to the core Linux kernel itself, a new release of Ubuntu, and a brand new Firefox..."

10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Linux Distribution
(2008-04-11 01:30:11)
TechRepublic: "I can't begin to tell you how many people over the years I have consulted with about choosing a Linux distribution..."

The Open Source Commandments
(2008-04-11 03:00:03)
Between the Lines: "...I would like to take this opportunity, perhaps, as we approach the Passover season, to make some suggestions for Commandments that future generations of technologists and technology companies wishing to pursue Open Source community activities might want to follow..."

The Perfect Server--Mandriva 2008 Spring Free (Mandriva 2008.1)
(2008-04-11 04:30:20)
HowtoForge: "This is a detailed description about how to set up a Mandriva 2008 Spring Free (Mandriva 2008.1) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters..."

Using Linux Tools to Recover DVD Video Files
(2008-04-11 06:00:56)
Rip's Random Notes: "After losing several one shot shows, mostly news clips, I started recording on both VHS and DVD just to be sure I got important shows recorded..."

Komparator--A Comparing Tool for KDE
(2008-04-11 07:30:53)
PolishLinux: "Komparator offers a simplified approach to this, as it is equipped with an interface similar to these known from popular file managers or FTP clients..."

Puppeee: Puppy for your Eee PC
(2008-04-11 09:00:33)
Linux.com: "The Asus Eee PC ultraportable comes bundled with a version of Xandros as its operating system. If you would like to try a different Linux distro on your Eee, there are plenty of options to choose from..."

The Thing About Git
(2008-04-11 10:30:33)
Tomayko: "The thing about Git is that it's oddly liberal with how and when you use it..."

All About Linux
(2008-04-11 12:00:35)
Choice Computers: "The last few years have seen rapid development in the desktop sphere for Linux, so much so that it's now emerging as a replacement for Windows..."

Cisco Turns Routers Into Linux Application Servers
(2008-04-11 12:45:59)
internetnews.com: "Networking gear and server equipment are two distinct types of hardware, right? Not anymore..."

Mickos, As New Sun Exec: Linux Will Stay In LAMP
(2008-04-11 13:30:00)
InformationWeek: "As soon as former MySQL CEO Marten Mickos, now a Sun Microsystems senior VP for databases, took the stage, he was asked what was Sun's commitment to the L in LAMP...?"

ISO Takes Full Charge of Open XML, Sets Up 'Harmonization' Group
(2008-04-11 14:15:39)
BetaNews: "We can't call it 'Office Open XML' anymore, because it no longer belongs to Microsoft Office exclusively..."

Harvard Starts Teaching Open Source
(2008-04-11 15:00:13)
CNET News: "It's about time that United States elite academic institutions finally got around to not only using open-source software, but also teaching it..."

Dell: No Plans for Ubuntu Linux Servers
(2008-04-11 15:45:35)
The VAR Guy: "But as Canonical gears up for a server push, one key Ubuntu partner plans to sit on the sidelines..."

At the Texas Hearing on Electronic Documents
(2008-04-11 16:30:10)
ConsortiumInfo: "Texas, as you may recall, is one of six states in 2007 that considered whether to take legislative action in connection with open document standards..."

Linux Faithful See Ray of Light Shining on Client OS
(2008-04-11 17:15:54)
Computerworld Australia: "While the Linux desktop has yet to hit its stride, the operating system is showing up and lowering prices in everything from mobile phones, tablets, global positioning systems and even gas pumps..."

Interview: How a Hacker Became a Freedom Fighter
(2008-04-11 18:00:58)
NewScientist: "One of the founding fathers of 'free software' and an esteemed elder of the hacking community, Richard Stallman has made defending people's freedoms his life's work..."

Myths Open Source Developers Tell Ourselves
(2008-04-11 19:30:55)
ONLamp: "One persistent misfeature of open source development is thoughtless mimicry, copying the behaviors of other projects without considering if they work or if there are better options under the current circumstances..."

Open Source is Not Piracy
(2008-04-11 21:00:43)
Perl Buzz: "In his latest article, We Don't Use Software That Costs Money Here, he talks about how the free software alternatives to non-free software are getting better all the time..."

Analysts Get Hit By Cluestick?
(2008-04-11 22:30:00)
Editor's Note: Recent reports from the analyst crowd tend to put some positive spin on Linux. Has the message finally gotten across?

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