10.21.08
Links 21/10/2008: Android Code is Out, Many GNU/Linux Releases
GNU/Linux
- How much have you saved by using GNU/Linux?
With GNU/Linux, I’ve spent a total of $A210 - $100 for a second-hand HP e-PC which does the work of a back-up server, and $110 for some extra RAM for my Cobalt server which does most of the other work. All my hardware has been hand-me-downs. The software, needless to say, is all free.
With Windows, the amount spent, at a conservative estimate, would have been in the region of $A10,000 - a fairly big amount for a poor man like me to spend on a hobby.
- Primera Announces Linux Developer Support for its Disc Publishers
- Infobright Releases Open Source Data Warehouse Software for 32-Bit Linux
- Kernel Log: More than 10 million lines of Linux source files
After the release of Linux 2.6.27, kernel developers are currently busily integrating patches for the next kernel version into the main development branch of Linux. This usually involves discarding some old code and adding new code thouhg on balance, there are usually more new lines than old ones, making the kernel grow continually.
- [Sarcasm] Silly Linux users..
- Introducing Open Source to the World - Part 2
One of the biggest things I’ve seen that powers the resistance of people to using Linux is the desire to stick with what’s familiar. We are a people who naturally do not like to change, and thus we tend to resist it whenever possible, except at times when change is necessary. That’s covered in more detail in another article, so I’ll leave it at that here.
Given that we’re naturally inclined to stick with the familiar, we have to understand this fact and act accordingly when convincing someone to switch to Linux (or BSD, depending on the individual). One of the first things I’ve learned is never throw Linux on someone’s machine and then just walk away. Especially if it’s someone who’s just switching from Windows due to major viruses or other issues common to Windows.
- 10 reasons for switching to a different Linux distribution
- An Introduction to Tiling Window Managers
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Servers/Mainframes
- New Server Linux Distribution
- IBM’s System z10 Business Class Offers Mainframe Performance
- Building a Linux Small-Business Server
Linux oldtimers have known for years that it’s not necessary to go into hock for expensive, proprietary networking gear, because Linux comes with a powerhouse networking stack. It also comes with a host of first-rate network services such as intrusion detection, firewalling, proxies; file, print, Web, and e-mail services; excellent groupware and messaging; genuine secure remote access and administration; secure wireless; diagnostic, monitoring, and repair tools; backups and restores; and most everything else needed to run the small-to-big enterprise.
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Embedded
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Devices/Appliances
- Tiny clamshell PDA runs Linux
A startup called Imovio has announced a WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled clamshell PDA that runs the Linux-based Qt Extended stack.
- MiTac Netbook To Feature Linux Flavored gOS
gOS plans to work with Taiwanese netbook OEMs and go beyond the big brand names to get a foothold in the market, says Liu.
- Tiny clamshell PDA runs Linux
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Mobile
Distributions
- Community vs. Commercial GNU/Linux Distributions
- MEPIS jumps on 2.6.27
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Mandriva
- Worldwide 2009 Mandriva Linux Installfest
Mandriva rallies the community of Linux users in many cities across the globe on November 22nd, November 2008.
- Mandriva 2009 on the Asus EeeBox
- Worldwide 2009 Mandriva Linux Installfest
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Ubuntu
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Debian
- Debian Project News - October 20th, 2008
Steve McIntyre posted some bits from the Debian CD team. With the upcoming release of Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 Lenny, Blu-ray Disc images will be available as well as CD and DVD images. For the first time in several years, users should be able to fit all of the packages for one architecture on a single disc. But due to the increased size of the Debian archive and considerations of storage and network bandwidth (especially on our mirrors) only a limited number of versions of each image will be available for direct download on our mirrors.
- Debian at Systems Expo in Munich, Germany
- Fix Linux bugs. Get free cookies
- Debian Project News - October 20th, 2008
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New Releases (also BSD)
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Audio
F/OSS
- Python Conference Changes Venue to Accommodate Growth
- Stars Align for T-Mobile’s Open Source Google Android Phone Launches
- Google App Engine to support Java (starting this week?)
- MuleSource Enriches SOA Governance Platform with Powerful New Features for Customization and Increased Productivit
- 9 Must-Have OpenOffice Extensions
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Alliances
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Literature
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Profiles
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Politics
- Indian political party turns to FOSS
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is India’s largest political party, with around 20 million Ordinary Members and about 4 million Active Members. In June, BJP announced its goal to become one of the most high-tech political parties in the next two years, and free and open source software (FOSS) will play an essential role in this project.
- Voting Candidates On Technology Issues
- Indian political party turns to FOSS
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OpenOffice.org
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Hardware
Monopolies/Intellectual Abuse
- Closing Off the Internet and Tossing Fair Use Over the Cliff
- Copyleft and closed dual license ethics
MAFIAA
- MPAA slams EFF on RealDVD
- Mafiaa demands could cost colleges $500,000 a year
- The Costs of Policing Campus Networks
- Third Eye Blind vocalist: Albums unnecessary in digital age
Digital Tipping Point: Clip of the Day
Robert Pearsall, editor of Hentzenwerke Publishing 01 (2004)
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.
Technie said,
October 22, 2008 at 8:53 am
http://www.qtcentre.org/news/33-3rd-party/107-contest-pimp-my-widgets
Nokia Pimp My Widgets contest for Qt