10.13.08
Links 13/10/2008: GNU/Linux in Paper Ads, Indian, British, Aussie Education
GNU/Linux
- Linux Summit will preview new advanced file system
Although computers get bigger, run faster and accomplish more amazing feats all the time, they still store data in a 1970s-era file system. But that may be about to change.
- Linux powered mini-machines for Macs
- Dell Launches Consumer Advertising for Ubuntu Linux PCs
- Try Top Linux Video Games on a Free Live DVD
- DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 274, 13 October 2008
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Server
- Ubuntu Server: Cheap ‘n’ Cheerful, and Easy to Use
The absolute numbers or Ubuntu servers in use is impossible to come by as anyone can download, copy and install the software on multiple servers without any form of registration.
- DIY Filing Cabinet Linux Server Cluster
Freelance animator Janne needed a cheap way to do a whole lot of CPU-intensive 3D rendering, so he built a Linux cluster into an Ikea filing cabinet to get the job done. The Helmer was a whole lot cheaper than what CPU cases would cost for the servers he built, and it saved a lot of space, too.
- Ubuntu Server: Cheap ‘n’ Cheerful, and Easy to Use
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Education
- Linux can save UK schools billions: Part 2
To reduce these we can do the following simple things:
* Stop using expensive software and use free software instead. Free, open source software such as Linux is, of course, just that - free. OSS is increasingly a ’shoe-in’ for most of the expensively licenced proprietary software used in schools.
- Indian Schools Adopt Virtual Desktops From NComputing
NComputing is working with the state governments of Assam and Tamil Nadu on pilots for the deployment of its virtual desktop technology on Linux PCs, according to Dukker.
- NSW considers giving students Linux laptops
Jim McAlpine, NSW Secondary Principals’ Council president, said sellers could look at offering non-proprietary software for the laptops, such as Edubuntu, the education version of popular Linux distribution Ubuntu.
- Linux can save UK schools billions: Part 2
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Proprietary
F/OSS
- Is the end near?
- Open sauce Alfresco has its best ever quarter
- The Audacity of Open Source Audio
- ConserveOnline to released to The Open Source Community at the Plone Conference 2008
- The makers of eZ Publish improve their Partner Program in light of recent growth.
- U.S. Presidential candidates and open source
- Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) Profile
DRM
Digital Tipping Point: Clip of the Day
home audio video buff Marc Merlin 01 (2005)
Digital Tipping Point is a Free software-like project where the raw videos are code. You can assist by participating.
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.