One of the reasons behind Firefox's popularity is the availability of a vast library of extensions. Users use them to modify the browser to their liking and make their browsing experience easier and more pleasant. The problem is, unbeknown to them, these extensions are exposing them to risk.
Read more »Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Firefox Extensions Discovered
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Knoppix Live CD distro rev'd
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Klaus Knopper has released version 6.2 of his Debian-based live-CD Linux distro. Based on Debian 5.0 ("Lenny"), the new version uses the lightweight LXDE as the default desktop, and includes a new version of the ADRIANE talking menu system for vision-impaired users.
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Qualcomm sees big bucks in China's smartbook market
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It's almost as if Qualcomm's CEO Paul Jacobs took a deep breath and looked the vast expanse that is Mainland China and said to himself; 'There be money in them there hills...'
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Nokia N900: First Look
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I've had the opportunity evaluate a pre-release N900 for a few weeks now, and while you can expect a full review in an upcoming issue of Linux Journal, I wanted to give you a quick look into what the N900 is like from the perspective of your average Linux geek
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Novell Wants to Change Perception
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Microsoft and Novell want you to feel differently (deceived) about them and their products; resources allocated to the task
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Debian Linux-based Google Chrome OS debuts, goes open source
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Google unveiled its Debian Linux- and Chrome browser based "Chrome OS" today and announced the open-sourcing of the project. Due to ship on netbooks in late 2010, the lightweight, cloud-oriented Chrome OS offers seven-second boot-ups, works only with flash storage, and borrows from projects including Moblin.
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Droid Could Bring Motorola Back From Dead
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Motorola has been involved in open source phones for years, but the Droid running Google Android represents its first opportunity for a home run in some time.
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Canonical: Profiting From Google Chrome OS?
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Sometimes I need to look before I leap. A few minutes ago I posted a blog pointing out the pros/cons of Google Chrome OS to Canonical and Ubuntu. But I overlooked the biggest fact of all. Google has contracted with Canonical to help develop Chrome OS.
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Install minitube in ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic)
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Minitube is a native YouTube client. With it you can watch YouTube videos in a new way: you type a keyword, Minitube gives you an endless video stream. Minitube does not require the Flash Player.
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Who Deserves Free Ubuntu CDs More?
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A few weeks ago, Canonical announced that the ShipIt program, which provides Ubuntu CDs for free, would be scaled back in order to cut costs. Fair enough, but is the new strategy - which centers around making free CDs available only to people already active in the Ubuntu community - in line with the principles that underpin the Ubuntu project? Here are some thoughts.
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Fedora, Still Pushing The Envelope
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The latest release of Fedora is out, offering a number of major improvements over its predecessor. Just exactly what does it have to offer the end user, and is it worth the upgrade?
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Making your mixed KDE and GNOME desktop look cool
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Here's a howto for Debian and Mandriva which explains how to make your desktop look nice if you're using a mix of KDE and GTK+. Because Ubuntu is based on Debian, this howto might also apply to Ubuntu, but I have not verified this.
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Storage Vendors Cut Costs With Open Source
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Two data storage vendors are out with new products this week that they claim can save users a bundle over more traditional storage systems.
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