Pidgin 2.2.0 release available for download here... realeased yesterday I think
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While Google is leading a charge to create a global privacy standard for how companies protect consumer data, the search giant is recommending that remedies focus on whether a person was actually harmed by having the information exposed.
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How Windows Update Keeps Itself Up-to-Date
There have been some questions raised about how we service the Windows Update components and concerns expressed about software installing silently. I want to clarify the issue so that everyone can better understand why the self-updating of Windows Update acts the way it does.
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Microsoft dispels rumors of stealth Windows updates
Microsoft officials are seeking to dispel rumors the company is performing stealth updates on Windows machines. They are also pledging to be more transparent in the future to prevent such misunderstandings from happening again.
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How Not to Open-Source
Programmers are arguably some of the smartest people in the world. We solve complex problems all day, every day, and we’re always hungry for more. We strive to find simplicity in even the most complicated situations. If Eistein were alive today, he’d probably be hacking the Linux Kernel along side Alan Cox during his lunch break.
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Richard Stallman the Creationist
I’ve taken issue with Stallman numerous times in the past (as an early example, care for a slice of cake). Stallman’s latest musings merely add to the stack of ideological positions with which I differ.
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Software Freedom Day in Scotland
"...In Scotland, Software Freedom Day will be marked in the Drylaw Community Centre in North Edinburgh and in the Electron Club at the CCA in Glasgow..."
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Software Freedom Day 2007: Chapel Hill
"...Tomorrow, the Carolina Open Source Initiative (COSI), an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Open Source software, principles and practices at UNC-CH will sponsor Software Freedom Day 2007..."
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Linux Users Group to celebrate “Software Freedom Day” on Saturday
"The international celebration of Software Freedom Day will come to Greenville, SC on Saturday, 15 September 2007. The Upstate Carolina Linux Users Group is sponsoring an all-day event with open source software demonstrations, instruction, and freebies..."
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Software Freedom Day 2007: Melbourne, Australia
"Again we had our fantastic venue - the Melbourne Town Hall - it really is a magnificent building, and can't be beat for a central location. We had members of the local Open source community..."
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Overshadowed Software freedom day and much hyped Indian Idols's show
"Though big, the first one--the programme organised on the occasion of Software Freedom Day-- was overshadowed. I guess there wont be much media coverage. May be because it's a bit technical. Why to waste time for knowledge and technical stuff? There were only a few people..."
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Software Freedom Day: Registered teams
"This map updates automatically (every half hour) based on teams that have added their event coordinates when registering..."
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Software Freedom Day 2007 - KL Central Malaysia
"...Let’s celebrate Software Freedom Day in Malaysia. The SFD is going to be celebrated in two locations in Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Where it will be held in KL Central...
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Toledo Celebrates International Software Freedom Day
"...Members of the Toledo Area Linux Users Group are celebrating International Software Freedom Day with an interactive event open to the general public at the West Toledo Branch Library on Saturday, September 15th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM. The goal is to promote awareness and use of Free and Open Source Software, a powerful resource available to all computer users..."
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United Nations recognition of Software Freedom Day
"The Software Freedom International Board will be aiming for United Nations recognition of Software Freedom Day as a day of international importance for 2008.
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