Money Can't Buy An Open Source Community
As a small start-up, Interface21 has developed a large, loyal community around the Spring Framework and Spring Portfolio projects. Venture capitalists have invested millions in open source…
BackTrack 2.0 stable Released
"It's taken us almost 5 months to pull ourselves out of the beta stage. Every time we thought we were done, a new idea or improvement would surface, and we just *had* to implement it. Many…
Should Linux Play the Apple Card?
Periodically, the suggestion is made. The latest similar argument - though he does not, in fact, take Apple’s name in vain - comes from Jeremiah Foster in the form of an open letter to Mark…
If you think selling Linux is easy, why not beat Dell to it?
Dell's latest launch has really taken off. Unfortunately for Dell's crumbling profitability, it's a website called IdeaStorm, not a new PC. IdeaStorm is designed to get ideas and feedback from…
Linux Nvidia Drivers 9755 Released
The latest Version, 1.0-9755, of NVIDIA graphic drivers for linux was released with support for Quadro FX 4600 and Quadro FX 5600 and for NVIDIA SLI with GeForce 8800, Quadro FX 4600, and Quadro…
Time to start casting the Linux "Switch" commercials
Open-source software proponents may end up owing Microsoft a big, ironic thank you for finally getting Vista out the door. Release of the new version of Windows has forced IT folks in the public…
Microsoft patch stops Linux on Xbox 360
Microsoft has quietly released a fix for a security vulnerability that could let Xbox 360 owners run their own applications or operating systems on the console.
The update corrects a…
HP Sees Huge Linux Desktop Deals
Hewlett-Packard is closing custom deals for thousands of desktop PCs running Linux, which has the company assessing the possibility of offering factory-loaded Linux systems, an HP executive said…
GNOME Launch Box version 2 Released
GNOME Launch Box is an application launcher inspired by QuickSilver, more information is available on the project homepage.
GNOME Launch Box version 2 Released.
Legally Speaking: What GPLv3 Means for the Microsoft-Novell Pact
With Antoinette (Toni) Tease, a registered patent attorney who practices in the areas of intellectual property and technology law. She currently serves as chair of the information technology (IT)…