Links 18/06/2008: OpenMoko Comes Soon, Mandriva Linux 2009 in the Making
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2008-06-18 20:11:23 UTC
- Modified: 2008-06-18 20:11:23 UTC
GNU/Linux
- Kernel space: Interview with Andrew Morton
Andrew Morton is well-known in the kernel community for doing a wide variety of different tasks: maintaining the -mm tree for patches that may be on their way to the mainline, reviewing lots of patches, giving presentations about working with the community, and, in general, handling lots of important and visible kernel development chores.
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Embedded/Mobile
Mandriva
- 2009.0 Development
- Mandriva Linux 2009 plans announced
Mandriva Linux 2009 comes a step closer to reality today with the unveiling of the release schedule and the technical specifications. All this information can be found on the Mandriva Linux 2009 Development page on the Mandriva Wiki. The schedule includes two alphas, two betas, and two release candidates, prior to the final release in early October 2008. The first alpha release is scheduled for June 25th - just a week away.
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Comments
PitaGuy
2008-06-19 08:01:03
Nothing new.