The world just isn’t ready for Linux
Windows Vista brings with it a new era of DRM and restrictive license agreements that aren't going to sit well with even your basic power user (let alone the uber power users that regularly read…
Second KDE 4 Developers Snapshot Available
The second KDE 4 developers snapshot is now available. This 3.80.2 release includes source from all the KDE modules. Application developers are strongly advised to work primarily on KDE 4 from now…
Thoughts on Mandriva’s Future
Mandriva 2007 may be the best distribution I have used. XGL/AIGLX worked for me right out of the box. My windows wobbled, things were transparent and I got to spin the cube. The updated look of…
ACCESS to Release Application Framework to Open Source Community
Continuing to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the development of open source components optimized for the mobile and embedded device markets, ACCESS CO., LTD., today announced it plans to…
Alan Cox states Linux is insecure
Alan Cox, The biggest name in Linux besides Linus himself has stated that many open-source projects were far from secure.
This is a big blow to the common conception that Linux is more…
Another view on Oracle Linux
Oracle's new Linux is the best thing that ever happened to the open source applications market. Especially in the enterprise space.
And, no, they're not going to fork it. Instead they're…
Songbird will be more disruptive than Firefox
Firefox 2.0 is causing quite a stir these days. The browser has been downloaded more than two million times since it was officially released last week - and the debate is heating up about whether…
developerWorks Interviews: Jon "Maddog" Hall
Jon Hall, president of Linux International, is a passionate spokesman for the open source community and ideal. In this two-part interview, he speaks at length on the progress and challenges for…
SlashGear Exclusive - Interview with GeeXboX
Can you think of a media centre OS that requires no installation, is in many cases plug’n'play, and can be used as simply as dropping a CD into an otherwise bog-standard PC? Having trouble? Well,…
Drupal 5.0 Beta 1 Released
Drupal 5.0 Beta 1 has been released. It comes with many new features, including a web-based install system, improved administration tools, and a shiny new theme! There are also tons of under-the-…