Rhythmbox 0.10.1 "Diamond in the rough" Released
"On behalf of the Rhythmbox developers, I'm happy to announce the second release in the 0.10 stable series. Rhythmbox 0.10.1 "Diamond in the rough" has no additional features over 0.10.0, only bug…
Why SCO Does Not Own the Unix Copyrights
For many years the IT industry presumed that Santa Cruz Operation was the sole and rightful owner of the original Unix. Unix, of course was developed originally at AT&T and spun off into their…
Linux Distribution Guide
This is a brief 4 page guide to the world of Linux distributions, primarily aimed at individuals who are new to the Linux scene, and who are thinking about taking the plunge and trying Linux for…
Eben Moglen: GPLv3 not about MS and Novell
One of the highlights of my visit to San Diego for the Red Hat Summit was the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with Professor Eben Moglen. From that interview, we have selected six segments on…
A challenge to all Linux Users in the World
A recent posting by George Ou about Windows Home Server brought out a lot of responses from the Linux community. I think that Microsoft deserves to get some competition.
Here's the…
GPLv3 threatens Microsoft-Novell pact?
Novell is concerned that Microsoft could stop selling SUSE Linux coupons if the GPLv3 remains in its current form.
Its worries were aired in the delayed regulatory filing of its annual…
Open Source vs Affordable Indie 3D Game Engines?
"Lately I have been investigating 3D game engines. I was mostly paying attention to open source engines like Ogre3d, Irrlicht, Crystal Space 3D, and the like. Then I found out about cheap Indie…
Linux Foundation: We Have Our Own Patent 'Arsenal'
In an op-ed piece published by BusinessWeek today, Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemlin stated his organization will be ready to fund the legal efforts of anyone who produces Linux…
Ubuntu 7.04 Wins a "100 Best Products of 2007 Award" from PC World
Ubuntu 7.04, commercially sponsored by Canonical Ltd., was honored by PC World with a 100 Best Products of 2007 Award. The article is available now on PCWorld.com, and will also be featured in the…
Dell explains Linux to non-technical users
On the StudioDell site where they have all their DellTV-ish how-to's and infos, they've got a new 5 minute video called: "Linux 101: What's all the Fuss?" It focuses heavily on Ubuntu with…