11.13.08
Links 13/11/2008: Cuba on Route to GNU/Linux, KDE 4.2 Raves
GNU/Linux
- Cuba Opts for Linux to Guarantee Technological Independence
Assistance with the understanding and expansion of the Linux computer operating system was the main outcome of the Free Software Festival of the Youth Computing Club, which took place in the central Cuban province of Cienfuegos
- KDE 4.2 is flat out going to rock
That’s my prediction. Of course, the truth of the matter is that KDE 4.2 (trunk) flat out rocks today. Seriously. I have never been more excited about the Linux desktop than I am right now. And this, 2+ months out from our actual KDE 4.2 release. I’ve been running OpenSUSE 11 for a couple of months now, and thanks to the awesome nightly/weekly KDE 4.2/trunk packages, I’m thoroughly enjoying pretty-darned-bleeding-edge 4.2/trunk packages, but with half the carbs, and I am loving what I’m seeing!
- Yet Another Reason to Use Linux
- The Rise of Virtual Appliances
- World without Linux
- How to ensure that your distribution gets rave reviews
Companies which sell GNU/Linux distributions could increase the profile and sales of their products in one way: install them on top-tier laptops, tune them up so that everything runs like a dream and then hand them out to those who write about GNU/Linux.
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It’s time for Linux companies to start using such tactics - and it doesn’t matter even if the previous version of any distribution was canned.
One reason why GNU/Linux distributions get reviews varying from very good to miserable is because the reviewers use their own hardware. And each person wants GNU/Linux to run like an F1 on his/her hardware.
Supplying the distribution on a single platform will solve that problem. Nobody will be able to say they encountered problems - indeed, they would feel a sense of guilt if they did point out problems after having accepted such an expensive gift.
- NVIDIA Releases 177.82 Linux Driver
- Leading European Retailer Cactus SA Deploys QuickTransit(R) to Extend the Productive Life of Critical Enterprise Applications
- Level of Effort and Empowerment
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Google
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Entertainment
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Sub-notebooks
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Cameras
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Distributions
- Slitaz to the rescue
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Red Hat
- Red Hat Delivers Red Hat Network Satellite 5.2
- MetaMatrix Enterprise Data Services Platform expands data source and platform support, ease-of-use and monitoring
- SA brewer chooses Red Hat Linux
Like many companies United National Breweries (UNB) took a decision some time ago to lease its IT equipment instead of buying it outright.
In line with that decision UNB’s national IT manager Kevern Upton says that its primary IT suppliers for its financial systems were Unisys, who took responsibility for the server hardware and operating system, and Proteus, who took care of the financial system and the database that supports it.
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Ubuntu/Debian
- Ubuntu 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope” Mock-up Designs
- “Custom Debian Distributions” Renamed “Debian Pure Blends”
- Debian Pure Blends
- SimplyMEPIS 8.0 Beta 5 Updates Several Packages
- Review: Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook with Ubuntu Linux
Where the Mini 9 really scores, however, is with its 1024×600 resolution, backlit 8.9inch display, which is bright, sharp and colourful.
All in all, this is a well made, well-implemented netbook and I particularly like the way Dell have customised Ubuntu to work with the device. But would I buy one? Probably not for me, but my kids might find the Mini 9 useful - and that keyboard would suit their eight-year-olds’ hands.
- Ubuntu Experiences
- [Geek Review] Linux Mint: A better Ubuntu
- Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) on Compaq Evo N610c
- Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 8.10 64 bit Review
- Unison Preparing Unified Communications Partner Program
Open
- Opening up Business Process Management
- SMBs early adopters of open source CRM
- Australia leading the way in open source ERM and CRM software adoption
- 50 Essential Open Source Security Tools
- Open source key to a hi-tech NZ: Digital Strategy leader
- Open source revolution
- Global recession, proprietary software and pigs
- ImpressCMS’s Award-Winning Platform Receives An Upgrade
- AbilityNet Releasing Collection of Open Source Accessibility Tools
- GroundWork Announces GroundWork Monitor 5.3 Pre-Release for Open Source Community Trial and Testing
- OrecX Expands Open Source VoIP Call Recording Via New Open API, Speech Analytics For Call Centers
- FI: ‘Increase of open source by companies spurs public administrations’
- Enterprises eye open source and Web 2.0
- Alfresco study highlights business use of open source
- Levolor leverages Talend to better manage floods of data
- Open Source and Managed Services: Coming Together?
- Open Source Hardware
- PRISM, Public Health Entry Into Open Source
- Actuate Intensifies Focus On Open Source
- EXASOL Announces Cooperation with Talend to Offer Customers Open
- eZ Systems, the creator of the Open Source CMS eZ Publish, has attended well to the needs and expectations of France-based Prisma Presse.
- Innoshare Partners with AccesStream to Become A Member of their Open Source Community
- Bluewolf Launches MySQL Database Implementation Service
- The Future of C++
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RMS
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Office Suites
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Firefox
Law
- How (and Why) To Wrap Your Head Around Free Software Licensing
- Copyright on the tracks
- EU looks into telecoms blocking Internet calls
- Napster judge proposes a soviet internet
- Lessig on Culture and Change
Leftovers
- Icelanders are not terrorists
- Apple Unfashionably Late to the Cloud Party
Now signs indicate the party is moving on to a nightclub called The Cloud. Linux is already in there, Unix has been spotted, and Windows has just made sure its name is on the guest list with its recent Azure cloud services announcement.
- Source Wars - Return of the Puffy: What’s New in OpenBSD 4.4
Digital Tipping Point: Clip of the Day
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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.
Linux said,
November 13, 2008 at 12:10 pm
whaa da ya think abut the recent ms - sun deal ?
see da vapourvar ?
http://blogs.sun.com/jonathan/
Roy Schestowitz said,
November 14, 2008 at 5:34 am
I wrote my thoughts about it in some places, including Simon Phipps’ blog.
http://blogs.sun.com/webmink/entry/phase_3_of_the_sun
Do you want me to do a post about it?