Microsoft's "Open Source" mole is going back to Microsoft to become the CTO of CodePlex; Microsoft MVP Jason Hiner carries on with Microsoft boosting (without disclosure)
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Open Source Automation Development Lab joins Linux Foundation
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The Open Source Automation Development Lab (OSADL), founded in 2005, has joined the Linux Foundation as its newest member
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The Microsoft/Novell Mono Lobby
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Why there is increased pressure for GNOME and for other projects to love the patents-encumbered monkey (Mono); Black Duck uses IDG for more FUD
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Oracle releases VM VirtualBox 3.2.0
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Oracle has released version 3.2 of its open source VM VirtualBox desktop virtualisation application, a major update that includes a number of changes and new features
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Microsoft-Dominated Yahoo! Deletes the Linux/Open Source Section
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GNU/Linux Web sites are being starved a bit now that Yahoo! removes a section which represents its roots; Hotmail demotes PDF and KIN is a disaster that cannot compete against Linux
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OpenSolaris and its killer features. Coming to a GNU/Linux near you?
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When we think of free operating systems we tend to think overwhelmingly of the big hitters (all GNU/Linux) like Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and Mandriva and then of those niche distros that have been designed for low end systems or for specialist purposes like security and forensics. But Oranges are not the only fruit.
Read more »Google's "Royalty-Free" WebM video may not be royalty-free for long
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The announcement of Google's new WebM video format and release of the VP8 video codec as an open standard have been hailed by some as the move that will free the Web from the proprietary H.264 codec widely used for online video today and favored by Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT).
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How to install skype in Ubuntu from skype repository
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Skype is proprietary software that allows you to make calls over the Internet using your computer. Skype uses decentralized peer-to-peer technologies, so your calls do not go through a central server, but through distributed servers and other users. It uses its own proprietary communication protocol to achieve this.
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GM and Google integrate Android app with OnStar
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General Motors (GM) announced that version 2.0 of the Android version of its OnStar Mobile app for the Chevrolet Volt will feature Google Maps integration. The voice-enabled feature, which shows a Volt's location on Google Maps, may only be the first step in Android integration with OnStar, say reports.
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Mobile IT Case Study: Migrating from Outlook, BlackBerry OS to Google Apps, Android
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After using Outlook/Exchange since 1997 and RIM/BlackBerry devices since 2004, I recently spearheaded a move to migrate TPC Healthcare (the boutique healthcare technology firm that I founded) to Google Apps and to Google's Android devices.
Read more »50 Open Source Tools To Replace Popular Security Software
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While it's pretty painless to convert from commercial office software to an open source version, if you'd like to replace commercial security products with open source counterparts, you'll likely have to do some work. You may need to combine several open source tools to get the functionality you get from a single commercial product.
Read more »Lubuntu Netbook Remix: A Look
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Ubuntu Netbook Remix is not the only game in town for users looking for an Ubuntu interface that caters to the small screens (and, in some cases, touchscreens) of netbooks. Lubuntu also offers its own version of the "netbook remix." Read on for a look.
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Thoughts on 2.6.34
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So, as most people will have heard, the 2.6.34 kernel was released on May 16. Back in February, I was predicting a mid-May release, so I hit it almost exactly. The cycle itself is highly predictable: kernel releases are routinely 10-12 weeks apart with little variation.
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Element- A linux OS for Home theater and Media center computers
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Element is a free operating system for Home Theater and Media Center Personal Computers, featuring an innovative across the room 'ten-foot interface' that is designed to be connected to your HDTV for a digital media and internet experience within the comforts of your own living room or lounge.
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Revamped Sidebar Lands In Nautilus Elementary (2.30)
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A new, revamped sidebar has been added to the latest Nautilus Elementary 2.30 (only available for Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx).
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