Docky, the new GNOME Do interface in the form of a dock, is getting more and more used and causes sensation among GNU / Linux users.
Read more »The Ext4 Linux file system
Ext3, the default Linux file system for many years, is definitely starting to show its age. Modern mass storage devices are approaching its limits and block-based data management is no longer adequate for modern file sizes. High time for an update!
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Gnome Do: great applicaton launcher
If you are using Linux than Gnome Do should definitely be installed on your desktop. It is nice eyecandy and has good functionality.
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Tiny 1% Linux = Big Microsoft Terror
I don't believe that the desktop Linux market share is barely 1%. I think it is a lot higher. There is something else that is even more persuasive, and that is how Microsoft behaves. If Linux is so insignificant, why do they pay so much attention to it?
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SourceForge scoops up Ohloh
SourceForge, the venerable open source repository and vendor, just got a shot in the arm by agreeing to acquire the newer, more social networking-minded Ohloh for an undisclosed amount.
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IDG, ACT, CompTIA and the Rest of the Microsoft AstroTurf
Rob Enderle still attacking Google and GNU/Linux (and Preston Gralla from IDG likewise); Spinners from IDG tilt Microsoft antitrust in Microsoft's favour
Read more »Less command line more click and select
For the masses to adopt Linux we need less instructions that use the terminal to type commands. Newcomers feel much more comfortable with clicking and selecting to get things done.
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Ubuntu 9.10 Goals And Disappointments
There is plenty of stuff to get excited about in the comming release of Ubuntu, Karmic Koala. What has been confirmed is...
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Linux Gadgets
Linux gadgets. What’s not to like? vanRijn likes the Palm Pre, or would like it if it was available already. Me, I think my main desktop sync desire right now is my Nokia 6300 phone.
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kick-starting turbogears 2 packaging
"After a long incubation, a few days ago TurboGears 2 has been released [...] Since the long 2.0 release was marking a gap with Django, I was eager to test the 2.0, and I was delighted to find it in Debian [...] If you want to help, you are more then welcome..." — TurboGears is Free Software licensed under the X11
Read more »Recession and the Victory of FOSS
I find it rather intriguing to realize that for years we of the FOSS community have fought against closed source, locked in, proprietary software, and even hardware, services, DRM and so much more, and yet seemed to get little of anywhere.
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Linux on tap in netbook, nettop
HP has upgraded its Linux-ready "Mini" netbooks, offering its new "HP Mini 110 with Mi" at a much lower $280 pricetag than the previous Mini 1000.
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NVIDIA Releases 185.18.14 Display Driver
NVIDIA hasn't released as many Linux driver updates in May as they have in past months, but this week they are out with the NVIDIA 185.18.14 driver update.
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Novell Falls 5% After News of Lowered Sales, Key Products Failing to Produce Profit
Novell's revenue is down, expenses are down, and more cutbacks are said to be needed
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