The idea that Microsoft would buy Novell isn't exactly that far-fetched. Events on April 1 have proved this.
Read more »If Microsoft bought Novell, it wouldn't come as a surprise
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GNOME 3.0 needs a big, visible change
After first being discussed at the GUADEC conference back in July last year, the GNOME project is moving forward on its plans for GNOME 3.0, with a new user interface planned.
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The United States and Russia Take Extra Steps Against Microsoft’s Monopoly Abuse
US states want Microsoft supervision extended; Russian authorities view Microsoft as a monopoly
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5 Best BSD Distributions
As some of you may know, Linux is not the only Unix-like operating system available. There are other UNIX derivatives, and one of the most popular among them is called BSD. If you have been to Distrowatch, you will see different BSD distributions listed in there.I have said before that I'm interested in trying BSD distros, but until now I still can't find the time to do it.
Read more »Microsoft: We Like Open Source on Windows
Just because Microsoft Windows itself is a proprietary, closed-source operating system doesn't mean that the software giant isn't open to open source.
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Hypocritical Novell Lacks a Sense of Humour
Novell does not want people to think that Microsoft has already acquired it; littering of YouTube resumes
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Will Your Next Wireless Router Run Ubuntu?
One of the most innovative features to find its way into the Linux kernel recently is support for master mode on several wireless chipsets. Though there's been little fanfare surrounding this development, it could soon be giving home users, in particular, another reason to celebrate Ubuntu.
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A2hosting: Ubuntu Virtual Private Server (VPS) Setup
This tutorial will explain how to purchase a VPS hosting package at A2 Hosting , setting up a fresh Ubuntu server installation, and configuring several typical applications such as Apache, MySQL, PHP .
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!Rant: Desktop Effects? Hell, yeah!
Last year I wrote a rather strong blog when I was frustrated, titled Desktop Effects? Never more. I officially apologise for my words and retract all I said. I have been running desktop effects for months now, without a hitch.
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Which Ubuntu Derivative Is Right For You?
If you’re interested in Linux then most likely you have taken a look at Ubuntu. And if you have taken a look at Ubuntu then you know there are a lot of derivatives out there that specialize in one cross section of society or another. But which one is right for you?
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VMware Workstation 6.5.1 build-126130 and Linux kernel 2.6.29
With the attached patch you can persuade your VMware Workstation to work on the newest Linux kernel 2.6.29. There are no guarantees, but it works for me(tm).
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fgdb: Free software to manage community hardware recycling
"Hardware recycling in Richmond took a leap forward last weekend. A small group of Richmond volunteers toured Free Geek Columbus. We learned much from visit. One valuable detail I’ll focus on today is that they run their organization on web-based, database-driven software system called “fgdb.rb”.
Read more »The Perfect Server - Fedora 10 [ISPConfig 3]
This tutorial shows how to prepare a Fedora 10 server for the installation of ISPConfig 3, and how to install ISPConfig 3.
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New Ubuntu Linux server is for business
On April 20th, Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, will be releasing Ubuntu Server Edition 9.04 along with the new Ubuntu Desktop Edition and the Ubuntu Netbook Remix. That's great news for Linux fans, but what I want to talk about today is why that's also great news for business.
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All Sales This Weekeng Will Go To One Open Source Project!
"From now, throughout the weekend, any sales made on any Radical Breeze software will be donated to an open source project."
I'm not affiliated with Radical Breeze in any way, but everything we in the FS world can do to support each other and our projects matter tremendously.
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