07.17.08
Links 17/07/2008: Torvalds Offends OpenBSD, GIMP 2.5.2 Released
GNU/Linux
- What Linus Torvalds thinks about OpenBSD
- Linus : why are we not offended?
- Michael Dell: Is He Agnostic When It Comes to Operating Systems?
- Linux for the kids: LinuxWorld Install Fest
- Haiku and ReactOS “Pair Up” at LinuxWorld Expo 08
- nUbuntu 8.04 Alpha Released
- The Netbook Market Booms with Linux Onboard
- Arch Linux for the DIY Linux user
Arch Linux is a distro designed for users who like to be in control of what apps are installed on their systems. Unlike other distros with similar objectives, Arch doesn’t sacrifice ease of use completely. It uses BSD-style init scripts, which eases configuration tasks, and a dependency-resolving package manager that helps keep the system updated. All in all, Arch is a nice distro for users who wish to learn about Linux and mold their Linux systems without breaking into a sweat.
- Managing a Practice with Linux
F/OSS
- GIMP 2.5.2 Development Release
Getting closer to GIMP 2.6, the GIMP developers released another snapshot from the 2.5 development series.
- 12 Web Browsers for Linux - Review
- New tab switching added for Firefox 3.1
- Exaile Music Player Review - A Good Choice for the GTK Fans
- The Big X Window Manager Guide (with Screenshots)
Phones and Devices
- Google Phones’ Chinese Advantage
Hughes believes China will throw its heft behind Android, citing the country’s preference toward free, open-source software, given its nascent intellectual property laws. Android meets that requirement with its use of Linux.
- Google Android: The Difference Between “Open” and “Open Source”
- Automation computers run Linux
- Compact Debian-based server adds router
Sweden-based Excito is shipping a faster version of its low-power, Debian Linux-based file and print server.
KDE
- KDE 4 problems highlight shift from community users to consumers
Large FOSS projects take note: Not only can you no longer assume that users will accept change. You may need to learn to live with the fact that many users will actively resist it, and will respond to it in the most adversarial way possible.
- Manage Your Photos with Kflickr
Security
- San Francisco’s Web Site Found Serving Malware
- Major Sites Fall Victim to Web Hijack
- Romainian Authorities Arrest Cybercrime Suspects
- Congratulations to our Millionth Terrorist!
Highlight: Novell was the first to acknowledge that Microsoft FUD tactics had substance. Novell then used anti-Linux FUD to market itself. 
Highlight: Xandros let Microsoft make patent claims and brag about (paid-for) OOXML support. 
Highlight: Linspire's CEO not only fell into Microsoft arms, but he also assisted the company's attack on GNU/Linux. 
Highlight: Microsoft craves pseudo (proprietary) standards and gets its way using proxies and influence which it buys. 
Highlight: The invasion into the open source world is intended to leave Linux companies neglected, due to financial incentives from Microsoft. 
Analysis: Xen, an open source hypervisor, possibly fell victim to Microsoft's aggressive (and stealthy) acquisition-by-proxy strategy.