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RIP LinuxWorld —
Oct. 07, 2008 —
The largest conference devoted to Linux technology is changing its name to embrace open source software on other operating systems (OSes). Next August, LinuxWorld will relaunch as the OpenSource World Conference & Expo, but will retain existing LinuxWorld features, says show organizer IDG World Expo. ...
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Testers sought for Blackberry-Linux sync software —
Oct. 07, 2008 —
A developer of Mac-based sync utilities is seeking beta testers for what it calls "the first Linux-to-BlackBerry sync solution." Information Appliance Associates (IAA) is initially testing its free "PocketMac for BlackBerry, Linux Edition" software on Xandros Linux running the KDE PIM suite. ...
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Google updates photo editor for Linux —
Oct. 07, 2008 —
 Google has released a new Linux version of the popular beginner-level photography program, Picasa. Picasa 3.0 for Linux (beta) adds an improved collage tool, red-eye-out, watermark support, a retouch tool, and enhanced integration with Picasa Web Albums, says the ...
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Major Mono rev ships —
Oct. 06, 2008 —
 Novell announced the availability of its dual-licensed cross-platform implementation of Microsoft's .NET development framework. Some five years in the making, Mono 2.0 adds "full" compatibility with .NET 2.0, improves performance and stability, and introduces an analytical tool for .NET-to-Linux migrations, says the Mono project. ...
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Intrepid Ibex beta-tests —
Oct. 06, 2008 —
 The slightly delayed 8.10 ("Intrepid Ibex") release of Ubuntu Linux has started beta-testing. New features include 3G wireless support, a virtual machine builder, supported Java stack, per-directory encryption, and a nifty guest session option for letting a friend check mail on your computer. ...
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Linux netbook returns higher? —
Oct. 06, 2008 —
 A recent interview quoted an MSI executive as saying that returns of Linux netbooks were more than four times higher those of Windows XP netbooks. However, the quote may say more about MSI's Linux implementation than the suitability of Linux as a netbook OS. ...
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Open-source image editing project launches —
Oct. 03, 2008 —
 [Updated: Oct. 4, 2008] -- A group called Nathive has launched its Alpha-stage, open-source image editor for GNU/Linux. "Nathive" runs on a GNOME desktop, is open to modification, and aims to be "simple, lightweight, and easy to install and use," says the group ...
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Linux Foundation launches end-user conference —
Oct. 01, 2008 —
 The Linux Foundation (LF) announced a "LinuxCon" conference that will be open to end-users. Set for September 2009 in Portland, Ore., LinuxCon will co-locate with the annual Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC), says the group. ...
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GNOME 2.24 gains "Empathy" IM —
Sep. 25, 2008 —
 The GNOME project has released a major upgrade of its desktop environment that adds an instant messaging (IM) client. GNOME 2.24 also features a new task manager, screen resolution tools, and enhanced conferencing support, and spins off a new GNOME Mobile version for embedded devices. ...
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gOS 3.0 goes gold —
Sep. 24, 2008 —
 Good OS (gOS) has achieved a major new release of its Ubuntu-based operating system. Targeting OEMs that want quickly customizable Linux netbook OSes, gOS 3.0 integrates closely with Google Gadgets, as well as with Google Mail, Calendar, Reader, News, Applications, Picasa, and so on. ...
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Linux Foundation courts individual members —
Sep. 22, 2008 —
 After announcing its first event for "end users," the Linux Foundation has begun to promote "individual memberships." Available now for $50 a year, memberships include a T-shirt, quarterly newsletter, and the "ability to run for and vote for a Linux Foundation board seat," says the organization. ...
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Netbook version of Mandriva thinks small —
Sep. 19, 2008 —
 French software firm Mandriva has released a version of its Linux distribution designed for netbooks. Aimed at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs), Mandriva Mini is a faster booting, smaller footprint version of the Mandriva desktop distribution, says Mandriva. ...
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Mozilla removes EULA from Linux Firefox —
Sep. 18, 2008 —
 Linux Firefox users can say a eulogy for EULA (End User License Agreement). After much pressure, Mozilla is removing the EULA from the Firefox welcome screen on Linux distributions, according to a recent Mozilla blog by Harvey Anderson, VP and general counsel of Mozilla.
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Ubuntu to fund Linux development —
Sep. 15, 2008 —
Mark Shuttleworth is tap-dancing to work these days, he writes on his blog. Why? His Ubuntu Linux project has hired a team of "designers, user experience champions, and interaction design visionaries" tasked with the heady chore of making Linux the world's most usable operating system. ...
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Turkish Linux distro deemed ready for export —
Sep. 12, 2008 —
 In this review, Marcel Gommans describes installing and using Pardus Linux. Clearly a user and fan as well as a reviewer, Gommans wonders why the distribution is not better-known outside of Turkey, given its outstanding usability for beginning and advanced users alike. ...
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Collaboration tool comes to Linux —
Sep. 10, 2008 —
 A UK-based startup called Yuuguu has released a Linux verson of its remote collaboration tool. Now available for Ubuntu, Fedora, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, the freely downloadable Yuuguu client offers cross-platform screen-sharing and conferencing for up to 30 users, says the company. ...
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Book helps sysadmins get a grip on Python —
Sep. 10, 2008 —
 O'Reilly has published a book on Python that touts the language's suitability for automating system administration chores. Written by Noah Gift and Jeremy Jones, Python for Unix and Linux System Administration includes a free, downloadable Ubuntu virtual machine, and examples of using Python to automate virtualization. ...
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"Jaunty Jackalope" conceived —
Sep. 09, 2008 —
 Canonical Founder Mark Shuttleworth has announced that the next major version number of Ubuntu (Ubuntu 9.04) will be codenamed "Jaunty Jackalope." In a posting to the Ubuntu Developer's list today, Shuttleworth outlined a number of parallels between the mythical beast and the release's goals.
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Mint Linux mints new distro release —
Sep. 08, 2008 —
 Free software teetotalers may be interested in a new radio interview with Richard M. Stallman. Meanwhile, those willing to intermingle free and proprietary bits can rejoice in the release of version 5.0 of Linux Mint, aimed at creating a more multimedia-rich, consumer-friendly version of Ubuntu. ...
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Lenovo denies ditching Linux —
Sep. 08, 2008 —
[Updated 4:30] -- Lenovo, which years ago purchased IBM's personal computer business, appears to have quietly stopped offering Linux as a pre-installation option. None of the company's 49 ThinkPad and IdeaPad notebook models -- nor its many ThinkCenter and IdeaCenter desktops -- can currently be ordered with Linux. ...
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India gains multilingual new BOSS —
Sep. 08, 2008 —
 The Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has upgraded its India-focused GNU Linux distribution. Version 3.0 of Bharat Operating Systems Solutions (BOSS) Linux adds GNOME and KDE desktop environments, Bluetooth support, and support for 18 Indian languages, says C-DAC. ...
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OSCON 2008 presentations, videos posted —
Sep. 04, 2008 —
 Wrapping up the OSCON (Open Source Convention) held in Portland, Oregon on July 21-25, show organizer O'Reilly Media has posted photos, videos, and presentations files. Meanwhile, winners of the 2008 Google-O'Reilly Open Source Awards and the SourceForge.net 2008 Community Choice Awards have also been announced. ...
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Debian distro named for little green man —
Sep. 02, 2008 —
 The Debian project will continue to its tradition of naming releases for characters in Pixar's classic animated movie, Toy Story. With "Lenny" in the final stages of preparation, Project Maintainer Luk Claes has announced that Lenny's successor will be named for "squeeze," a three-eyed space alien. ...
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Google spins web browser —
Sep. 02, 2008 —
 Google launched an open-source web browser claimed to feature "enhanced stability and security." Downloadable now for Windows and expected soon for Linux and MacOS, Google Chrome features a new JavaScript engine, a private browsing mode, and tabs whose memory areas are protected from one another.
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