Fedora Linux 8 hits back at Ubuntu
The Red Hat-sponsored Fedora Linux project has released version 8 of its operating system with a host of new features aimed at raising the bar over rival Ubuntu.
Based on version 2.6.23 of…
New Windows refurbisher program fights piracy, Linux
Microsoft Corp. on Friday introduced a new pilot program to encourage refurbishers to install legitimate copies of Windows XP on used PCs.
The new Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)…
Linux gas pump prints Google Maps
In further proof that you can never escape Google or interactive marketing, Gilbarco Veeder-Root announced Google support for its Encore gas pump's interactive displays. Gilbarco's Linux-based…
Open Rights Group, on the BBC, iPlayer and DRM
Interview with Becky Hogge, Executive Director of the Open Rights Group on the BBC, iPlayer and DRM.
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30 New Customers Sign up for Microsoft's Linux Support Coupons
Microsoft and Novell are using the one-year anniversary of their interoperability agreement to tout the increasing number of enterprise customers who are signing up because of the benefits offered…
South Korea, OSS License Guide Announced
The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) and Korea Software Copyright Committee (KSCC) determined and published 'Open Source SW License Guide' (the Guide) that easily explains how to…
Red Hat Announces Appliance Platform
Red Hat announced its plans to enable independent software vendors (ISVs) to deliver appliance-based solutions to their customers, broadening their market reach while minimizing their development…
Google's Android just a press release, says Ballmer
Google's plans to enter the mobile industry with a cell phone platform might have impressed many in the industry but not Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft and one of Google's biggest competitors.…
Chinese PC users getting Dells loaded with Linux
Novell and Dell announced an expansion of Linux offerings with the addition of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 installed on Dell OptiPlex 330 and 755 commercial desktop PCs in China. The systems…
First Open Source Native App for iPhone Contact Synchronization
Funambol today announced it has released an open source native app for iPhone contact synchronization. The Funambol plug-in for iPhone synchronizes the iPhone's address book with contacts from…