There have been a few articles posted about the horrible, life ending, security flaw found in the Linux kernel, that has been patched now.
Read more »Why finding the Linux kernel 'security flaws" now, is a good thing
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5 Things non-geeks should not do on Linux desktop
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Some common mistakes done by many people while trying out Linux desktop for first time...
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Using Xfce for a Netbook Desktop
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I have been experimenting with making my own custom netbook desktop using the Xfce Desktop Environment. Xfce is supposed to be small and fast, which fits the bill nicely for a netbook; if I can work out a layout that looks good.
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Novell partners and users to help develop products
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Novell has announced that all partners and users will have access to the product development portal. If you're agitating for an enhancement, here's your chance to push it through.
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Get to know Linux: Terminology
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I have been covering the Linux operating system for a long time now. There are moments when I take it for granted that everyone knows the basic terminology surrounding this operating system. Because this is obviously not the case, I thought it might be a good time to stop and explain some of the terms that many Linux users toss about every day.
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Penguin unveils Linux-based HPC in the cloud
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Penguin Computing, a company that provides high-performance computing resources to researchers, scientists and engineers, has begun offering its services in the cloud. Penguin On Demand (POD) became available on Tuesday. The company said the service is intended for those who need HPC capabilities without having to acquire the clustered infrastructure required for that level of computing.
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25 Awesome Slackware Wallpapers
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I have collected a handful of awesome, high quality Slackware wallpapers that I hope many of you will like.
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Microsoft Will Not Comply with Software Patents But Will Eventually Comply with the GPL
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Tweaking dhcp client configuration to change the default DNS servers to Open DNS
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The DNS servers of my ISP is always behaving erratically. The DNS look up times are abysmally large and some times I get an address not found error while browsing. On ubuntu/debian systems the DNS servers are specified in /etc/resolv.conf. I tried to edit /etc/resolv.conf and put open dns servers as default DNS servers.
Read more »Dell: High Linux netbook returns a myth
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A Dell executive said that his company's Linux netbook returns are roughly equivalent to those for Windows-based netbooks, says an industry report. The remarks were in response to Microsoft's COO Kevin Turner, who gave a speech claiming Linux netbook returns were four or five times higher.
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What is the most popular language used in Open Source projects?
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What is the most popular programming language used by open source developers? The answer depends on how you define popularity. According to a new study from Black Duck, a software-license code analysis vendor, C represents more than 40 percent of all code written for open source software. Black Duck made its determination by counting the actual lines of code.
Read more »Dell’s Ubuntu Strategy: Regaining My Faith
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Just when I was getting nervous about Dell's Ubuntu Linux strategy, the PC giant delivered some good news at the OpenSource World conference in San Francisco, according to PC World. The Dell statements don't address all of my concerns but they do restore my faith in Dell's commitment to Ubuntu.
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Bug exposes eight years of Linux kernel
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Linux developers have issued a critical update for the open-source OS after researchers uncovered a vulnerability in its kernel that puts most versions built in the past eight years at risk of complete takeover.
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When will Microsoft admit the truth about software patents?
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The truth being they are more trouble than they are worth. Ever since the State Street case set off a gold rush to patent software, and software concepts, Microsoft has been tieing itself in knots. (Here is a fun game. Invite your favorite Microsoft employee to lunch and then show up in this snazzy t-shirt from Zazzle.com. Inspiration for Insanity indeed.)
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Mozilla launches "Test Pilot" program
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The developers at the Mozilla Foundation are looking for volunteers to "test pilot" the Firefox browser as they travel the Web. A "Test Pilot" add-on for Firefox allows a user to try the newest features and enhancements for the browser before other users. The add-on collects data about the behaviour of the test pilots who are involved in the tests.
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