Ubuntu 7.10 lets YOU choose your level of freedom

People seem to have quite high expectations of Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy), and to be honest, I don’t think they’ll be disappointed. Gutsy seems to be shaping up to be the best Ubuntu release ever, and it…

Sysopendigia demonstrates Linux based 3G Smartphone

SYSOPENDIGIA today announced that it will be demonstrating Linux based 3G Smartphone this week in Munich at Qtopia Mobile Communications Summit.

This technology demonstration has been built…

7 reasons why Ubuntu is so successful

Most people like it, many others don’t, the fact is that Ubuntu is the king of Linux distributions right now - and for some very good reasons. Below I will attempt to identify those reasons that…

Oracle plays defense against open source

Oracle's grab for BEA has everything to do with BEA's sterling J2EE customer list. It also has everything to do with Oracle's push to become a true middleware company, and with keeping the threat…

GNU GPL Creator Richard Stallman on the Meaning of 'Free'

"Many computer users tend to equate Microsoft with evil, but that is a mistake. Yes, Microsoft develops non-free software, and yes, that is evil, but Microsoft is only one company among many that…

Dell CEO: Linux server sales increasing

Claims made by Microsoft that Linux violates its software patent have not affected sales of Linux-based hardware, according to Dell's CEO Michael Dell.

Speaking at the Gartner Symposium/…

All your IP are belong to Microsoft!

Microsoft's employees like to flap their lips about Linux violating patents, but they seem to know they have nothing that would actually stand up in court. They claim that there are at least 235…

Linuxlookup Weekly Wrap-up for Oct 13 2007

Here is the Linuxlookup.com weekly wrap-up, some of the hottest stories in the Linux community this week were...

- Fortify Identifies Vulnerabilities in Open Source Software

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Microsoft warnings haven't hurt Linux uptake

Claims made by Microsoft that Linux violates its software patent have not affected sales of Linux-based hardware, according to Michael Dell.

Speaking to ZDNet.co.uk at the Gartner Symposium…

Opportunities for open source software in Vietnam

As Vietnam is tightening control of illegal software, local administrations and enterprises are seeking cheap alternatives and open source software has become the top choice. In 2004, the…