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Ubuntu 8.10 Released, Kubuntu Gets KDE4

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Canonical has released its Linux distribution with a rapid-release cycle and significant desktop enhancements.

Mac, Linux, BSD Open for Attack: Kaspersky

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Looming attacks will soon pop the security bubble enjoyed by Linux and Macintosh users, according to Russian security expert Eugene Kaspersky.

Mandriva Linux 2009 Released

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New Mandriva version promises to be the most easy to use Linux, with KDE 4.1 and Linux kernel 2.6.27.

Netbooks Will Boost Adoption of Linux, Says Novell CTO

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A surge in demand for netbooks is helping drive business for Linux, as the devices are designed to be low-cost with smaller storage, according to Novell's chief technology and strategy officer for Linux.

Linux: The 5 Best Desktop Operating Systems You Haven't Tried

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Easy to use Linx desktop distros for inexperienced users.

Five Cheap (or Free) Software Programs You Can Afford During a Financial Crisis

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Open-source software can save you a bundle; these are five prime examples that are every bit as good, if not better, than their proprietary equivalents.

Linux Foundation Plans New, More Open Open-Source Conference Next Year

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Linux Foundation, known for its invitation-only conferences, plans to hold a new event called LinuxCon next September that will be open to anyone who wants to attend.

New Linux Phone Can 'pwn' Wi-Fi

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Security penetration testers get a tool for mobile wireless hacking. And they can still use it as a cell phone.

New York Magazine Hearts SOA

Rich Levin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Albert Lee, executive director of IT at New York Media, explains how the company's open-source LAMP stack-based SOA comprises the power behind coveted online publication features.

Intel Buys British Linux Developer

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Opened Hand is expected to work on the Moblin, a Linux OS designed for mobile Internet devices (MID), which is being tightly integrated with Intel's Atom processor.

Red Hat Admits Breach of Its Servers, Fedora

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Red Hat confirmed Friday that hackers compromised infrastructure servers belonging to the company and the Fedora Project, including systems used to sign Fedora packages.

Torvalds Calls OpenBSD Group "Masturbating Monkeys"

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Linux kernel creator sounds off on hype surrounding security software vulnerabilities, his disclosure model for the Linux security list and his controversial thoughts about the OpenBSD "monkeys."

IBM Exec Predicts the Future of Linux, Open Source

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bob Sutor, open source and standards VP at IBM makes 8 predictions for Linux and open source during Black Hat conference.

Ubuntu Goes Enterprise

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Canonical announced plans to offer a software stack that includes several enterprise-ready open-source applications.

LinuxWorld: Community Roots Bolster Linux Growth

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2008 conference is expected to draw 10,000 attendees to nearly 100 sessions and 200 exhibitor booths.