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Build a trivial program

So I thought of a reasonably trivial program I could write which would still be interesting enough and which can be build upon for a while to build some skill in perl GUI programming.

In this weeks Computerworld opinion column “Desktop Linux: Why you Shouln’t Care” Preston Gralla (who?) bashes Linux for no apparent reason other than to bash something he obviously knows nothing about.

"Hi all, Every year, the location for DebConf, the annual international Debian conference, is selected via a competitive bid process. Although we haven't got to DebConf9 yet, organising a conference isn't quick, so it's already time to start thinking about a location for DebConf11.

ZaReason is preparing to expand its portfolio of Ubuntu systems - including a new server and netbook, according to CEO Cathy Malmrose. But that's not all. US-based ZaReason also continues its push deeper into the European computer market.
I traded email with Malmrose about Ubuntu 9.04 and ZaReason's ongoing business strategy. Here's a look at our exchange...

Last week we took a look at four great Linux/FOSS applications that are as good as any of their competitors, FOSS or proprietary. Today I'll wrap up with four more.

Pain-free networking is the promise that the NetworkManager project makes. This week we will introduce NetworkManager and its features (and drawbacks).

RFID technology is nothing new, so a product that senses when a special tag is put on it and launches an application is not a particularly impressive technological accomplishment. It might, however, be an early peek at the future.