items tagged with Open Source
He's a Mac, he's a PC, but we're Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 00:14:02
Earlier this year the Linux Foundation launched a competition for budding writers, film makers and just general Linux enthusiasts to make their own grassroots advertisement to compete with Apple’s highly-successful “I’m a Mac” series of adverts. The winner has now been announced.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 00:14:02
Earlier this year the Linux Foundation launched a competition for budding writers, film makers and just general Linux enthusiasts to make their own grassroots advertisement to compete with Apple’s highly-successful “I’m a Mac” series of adverts. The winner has now been announced.
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The best looking Linux is nearly here - and it's not Ubuntu
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-08 07:46:32
Ubuntu Linux 9.04, otherwise known as Jaunty Jackalope, will be released later this month. Forget Windows 7, this is going to be the hottest operating software release of 2009. Yet, the muddy brown and orange theme doesn't do it for me which is why this time I'm eyeing off something else from Canonical's stable.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-08 07:46:32
Ubuntu Linux 9.04, otherwise known as Jaunty Jackalope, will be released later this month. Forget Windows 7, this is going to be the hottest operating software release of 2009. Yet, the muddy brown and orange theme doesn't do it for me which is why this time I'm eyeing off something else from Canonical's stable.
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How IBM builds up its store of Linux knowledge
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-04-05 19:28:24
Ask anyone in the IT industry if they could have predicted years ago that a company like IBM would come to be known as one of the biggest users of Linux, and it's doubtful if there would be a single answer in the positive.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-04-05 19:28:24
Ask anyone in the IT industry if they could have predicted years ago that a company like IBM would come to be known as one of the biggest users of Linux, and it's doubtful if there would be a single answer in the positive.
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Enquiring minds want to know - why no Linux for NSW high school laptops?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-05 06:17:10
It comes as both a surprise and not a surprise that the New South Wales (NSW) state government chose a "safe bet" of Lenovo and Microsoft to supply many thousands of taxpayer-funded laptops to secondary school students. Was Linux ever on the short list?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-05 06:17:10
It comes as both a surprise and not a surprise that the New South Wales (NSW) state government chose a "safe bet" of Lenovo and Microsoft to supply many thousands of taxpayer-funded laptops to secondary school students. Was Linux ever on the short list?
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Colossal open source mobile framework lets you write code once, run on many devices
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 21:08:10
The claim is so impressive you might mistake it for an April Fool's prank, but this time it is true: Rhomobile have released version 1.0 of their open source mobile framework - "Rhodes" - to build native mobile apps for any smartphone.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 21:08:10
The claim is so impressive you might mistake it for an April Fool's prank, but this time it is true: Rhomobile have released version 1.0 of their open source mobile framework - "Rhodes" - to build native mobile apps for any smartphone.
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What's new in Linux kernel 2.6.29?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-29 22:04:40
Last week a brand new Linux kernel came out, 2.6.29 released from the hands of Linus Torvalds himself. Besides a cutesy new mascot this edition comes with a host of new features that highlight future directions. There are two new file systems, improved graphics and WiFi support, faster boot times and more.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-29 22:04:40
Last week a brand new Linux kernel came out, 2.6.29 released from the hands of Linus Torvalds himself. Besides a cutesy new mascot this edition comes with a host of new features that highlight future directions. There are two new file systems, improved graphics and WiFi support, faster boot times and more.
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Firefox 3 exploit code in circulation
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-03-27 00:47:17
Exploit code attacking a security flaw in Firefox 3 has been made public. An update is expected next week.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-03-27 00:47:17
Exploit code attacking a security flaw in Firefox 3 has been made public. An update is expected next week.
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Are Linux apps and games worth paying for?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-25 07:48:49
The Linux operating system is free; you can download it without paying any licensing fees. You can use it in the home, you can run a business on it, even a data centre. You can embed it within tiny custom hardware. Despite this, Linux hasn't become a household name. Paradoxically, it may be the perceived dearth of commercial applications which is a cause.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-25 07:48:49
The Linux operating system is free; you can download it without paying any licensing fees. You can use it in the home, you can run a business on it, even a data centre. You can embed it within tiny custom hardware. Despite this, Linux hasn't become a household name. Paradoxically, it may be the perceived dearth of commercial applications which is a cause.
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When politics does not get in the way of FOSS
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-03-22 17:57:28
Politicians have no incentive to adopt free and open source software - not until someone writes a FOSS application that will ensure that they win the next election. But when geeks are part of a party and the party's policies are furthered by adopting FOSS, then it is a slightly different story.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-03-22 17:57:28
Politicians have no incentive to adopt free and open source software - not until someone writes a FOSS application that will ensure that they win the next election. But when geeks are part of a party and the party's policies are furthered by adopting FOSS, then it is a slightly different story.
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Move over Tux; it's time for Tuz the Tassie Devil to be Linux mascot for a while
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-22 07:56:29
Ever socially aware, Linux has a new mascot for a short while. Tuz will instead embrace the boot screen of many a distro in kernel 2.6.29. His presence aims to bring awareness to the plight faced by Tasmanian Devils.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-22 07:56:29
Ever socially aware, Linux has a new mascot for a short while. Tuz will instead embrace the boot screen of many a distro in kernel 2.6.29. His presence aims to bring awareness to the plight faced by Tasmanian Devils.
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Online identity expert loses control of NSFW R-rated online pics
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-03-22 07:05:52
It's a classic faux pas; someone puts their personal raunchy photos online and then finds they've spread beyond the limited audience for which they were intended. This wouldn't ordinarily be news - except this time it happened to someone who makes a living from telling others how to manage their online identity.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-03-22 07:05:52
It's a classic faux pas; someone puts their personal raunchy photos online and then finds they've spread beyond the limited audience for which they were intended. This wouldn't ordinarily be news - except this time it happened to someone who makes a living from telling others how to manage their online identity.
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Just what is the big problem with Linux?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-19 09:20:57
A bunch of Microsoft Windows users were asked just why don't they use Linux. What's wrong with Linux? What needs to change to entice them? And I'll tell you! The results are a list of gripes and grievances and make an insightful collection of matters that really need to be fixed or better explained.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-19 09:20:57
A bunch of Microsoft Windows users were asked just why don't they use Linux. What's wrong with Linux? What needs to change to entice them? And I'll tell you! The results are a list of gripes and grievances and make an insightful collection of matters that really need to be fixed or better explained.
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Southern hemisphere's largest HPCs coming to Australia
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-03-18 20:02:26
Australian weather forecasters are set to get a supercomputer 12 times as powerful as their existing system. More than 2500 Nehalem-based Sun Blades will be installed in Canberra and Melbourne.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-03-18 20:02:26
Australian weather forecasters are set to get a supercomputer 12 times as powerful as their existing system. More than 2500 Nehalem-based Sun Blades will be installed in Canberra and Melbourne.
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IBM to cement server dominance with US$6.5 billion Sun acquisition
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2009-03-18 17:44:51
Computer hardware giant IBM is seeking to clear out from its rival server makers by acquiring the fast declining Sun Microsystems for about double its present market value. Sun is currently the number four server player, while IBM holds a narrow lead at the top over rival hardware monolith HP.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2009-03-18 17:44:51
Computer hardware giant IBM is seeking to clear out from its rival server makers by acquiring the fast declining Sun Microsystems for about double its present market value. Sun is currently the number four server player, while IBM holds a narrow lead at the top over rival hardware monolith HP.
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Kogan claims cheapest 10in netbook
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-03-17 01:58:02
Consumer electronics importer Kogan Technologies is never shy of a bold claim, and it reckons it has the cheapest 10in netbook in the country.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-03-17 01:58:02
Consumer electronics importer Kogan Technologies is never shy of a bold claim, and it reckons it has the cheapest 10in netbook in the country.
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Upgrade Ubuntu Linux to Jaunty Jackalope the super-easy way
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-17 00:47:12
Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackalope, is being released next month. What does this mean for your existing Ubuntu setup? Fear not, here is the super simple way to go forwards without reformatting, reinstalling or losing data in any way.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-17 00:47:12
Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackalope, is being released next month. What does this mean for your existing Ubuntu setup? Fear not, here is the super simple way to go forwards without reformatting, reinstalling or losing data in any way.
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Prizewinning Mac games available for free download
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-03-16 23:53:05
Want some free, prizewinning games for your Mac? Check out the winners of the uDevGames contest.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-03-16 23:53:05
Want some free, prizewinning games for your Mac? Check out the winners of the uDevGames contest.
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Linux gains social networking hub
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-15 20:10:29
The Linux Foundation has taken over hosting and content for the linux.com domain from SourceForge Inc with the aim of producing a dynamic web 2.0 site that is high on collaboration and utility. Potential ideas touted so far include a Linux AppStore, Digg-like news aggregation and location-based support.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-15 20:10:29
The Linux Foundation has taken over hosting and content for the linux.com domain from SourceForge Inc with the aim of producing a dynamic web 2.0 site that is high on collaboration and utility. Potential ideas touted so far include a Linux AppStore, Digg-like news aggregation and location-based support.
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Selling open source to the powers-that-be
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-03-15 19:30:39
The idea of thinking up a hypothetical situation and then asking a group of qualified panellists to visualise how each would react to it is nothing new.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-03-15 19:30:39
The idea of thinking up a hypothetical situation and then asking a group of qualified panellists to visualise how each would react to it is nothing new.
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Essential Linux tools for the PC technician
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-15 01:52:00
Recently, I blogged that every good IT technician really needs Linux in their toolkit – even if you're strictly a Windows shop. Here are more good reasons why a bootable Linux CD can really save your bacon including indispensable tools you must have.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-15 01:52:00
Recently, I blogged that every good IT technician really needs Linux in their toolkit – even if you're strictly a Windows shop. Here are more good reasons why a bootable Linux CD can really save your bacon including indispensable tools you must have.
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