Linux is shaping up as Microsoft's target in a potential war of attrition to gain lost market share for Windows Mobile in handsets.
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Openoffice.org in internet cafes threat to Microsoft
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Another week, another example of how Microsoft is being forced to react to the increasing adoption of OpenOffice.org as the 2010 office software of choice. Clearly worried by OpenOffice.org’s increasing market share,
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New EGL Gallium3D State Tracker Pushed
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For the past few months there has been a developer, Chia-I Wu, working to bring the Mesa 3D stack to Android netbooks.
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OpenWrt Kamikaze 8.09.2 for network routers
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OpenWrt Kamikaze 8.09.2 is released. This is a Linux distribution for network routers, like the Linksys WRT54G, or the Asus WL-500g and a lot of other routers. This distribution adds a lot of new functionality to routers, like improved ipv6 functionality.
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SpringSource DM Java Server Heads to Eclipse
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The Eclipse RT (runtime) top-level project could soon be getting a new participant, thanks to a code donation from VMware's SpringSource Java division.
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Create Custom Ubuntu Live-CD With Remastersys in Karmic
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Remastersys is a tool that can be used to do 2 things with an existing Klikit or Ubuntu or derivative installation.It can make a full system backup including personal data to a live cd or dvd that you can use anywhere and install. It can make a distributable copy you can share with friends. This will not have any of your personal user data in it.
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Congressman Vows to Fight for Fair Use
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A U.S. lawmaker today warned of attempts to roll back a provision in copyright law that has become a cornerstone of posting and sharing content on the Internet, pledging to fight to preserve the doctrine of fair use in the face of an array of challenges.
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“Mixed Source” and “Half Pregnant”
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"Mixed source" will be off the menu at Novell if its semi- or pseudo-open products continue to fail as they already do
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BackTrack 4 Is Finally Here, Codenamed pwnsauce
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Offensive Security, leaders in Online information security training, proudly announced last evening the final release of their extremely popular security oriented operating system, BackTrack 4.
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Quick Review and Installation of Boxee Beta in Ubuntu
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Boxee Beta is now open to all. Even its alpha release was rock solid, so one could think of the kind of expectation everyone has for Boxee Beta. From the first look, I have to say, Boxee beta has pretty much lived up to the hype.
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Firefox 3.6 RC gives new life to an old browser
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Firefox 3.6 is almost here, and if the release candidate is any indication, it's looking mighty good.
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PHP 5.3.1 Released, Security Beefed Up
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By focusing on stability and security, the PHP team has introduced more than 100 bug fixes and tweaks to the overall framework."
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You don't need to 'know' Linux to use Linux
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Lately, I've been noticing stories about how to use Linux you need to know half-a-hundred Linux shell commands and the like. Ah, what century are you from? Today, if you can see a window and handle a mouse you're ready to use Linux.
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7 Best Linux Apps for Ripping CDs and DVDs
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Ripping a CD or DVD is one of the most basic tasks for a PC user. But you need the right tools if you want to automate the process.
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Amarok Brings Labels, Lyrics, and a Little Bit of Mood
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When it comes to playing music, there is no shortage of software options, both open and closed. The race to gain users is a race to add features, and if KDE is your thing, then Amarok may be running your way.
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