08.22.08
Links 22/08/2008: New Linux RC, Several GNU/Linux Releases
Releases
- Elive 1.8.4 development released
The Elive Team is proud to announce the release of development version 1.8.4
- EnGarde Secure Community 3.0.20 Release Notes
- GIMP 2.4.7 Released
This is the stable branch of GIMP. No new features are being added here, just bug-fixes.
Kernel
- Linux v2.6.27-rc4 [Released]
This time the diffstat is almost totally dominated by the addition of the musb driver that drives the MUSB and TUSB controllers integrated into omap2430 and davinci. That, together with the removal of the auerswald USB driver (replaced by libusb version) is more than half of the bulk of the patch, and obviously most users won’t ever notice.
- Ubuntu 8.10 To Use Linux 2.6.27 Kernel?
Generating buzz this morning with the release of the Linux 2.6.27-rc4 kernel is word that Ubuntu may switch to the Linux 2.6.27 kernel for their forthcoming 8.10 “Intrepid Ibex” release. Canonical’s Ben Collins has proposed on the Ubuntu development mailing list that Intrepid be switched to using the Linux 2.6.27 kernel instead of using 2.6.26.
Minimalism
- Or you could just use Slitaz
- Jott outta beta, and SliTaz is the boss
- Trinity vs. System Rescue CD Reviewed
GNU/Linux
- Mandriva Linux 2009 Beta 2 released
- I got bored last night and made some linux motivational posters.
- Tin Hat is a Linux distribution derived from hardened Gentoo
- PMPs run Linux on ARM Cortex
Archos announced new portable media players (PMPs) that run Linux on ARM Cortex processors. The Archos 5 and Archos 7 (pictured) offer 4.8- and 7-inch touchscreens, respectively, and include WiFi, hard drives, and an optional 3.5G cellular connection.
- Tiny Bluetooth access point runs Linux
- Linux can’t scale? Time to change the record
- A lastminute.com migration to Red Hat
- 64 Studio Review
So, what do I think of 64 Studio? On the one hand, there doesn’t seem to be much of a difference on the surface between 64 Studio and just taking a vanilla Debian install and installing the same packages as 64 Studio.
- I Love Ubuntu
- Atlanta Linux Fest 2008!
Laptops
Multimedia
- Dragon Multimedia Player For Linux
- 8 Free, Open Source Tools for Video Playback and Encoding
- 5 Great Alternative Linux Music Players
Education
- Higher Secondary Board to catch up with FOSS revolution
- FOSS for students
Long the platform of choice for programmers and those doing advanced scientific computing, GNU/Linux is also home to a plethora of free and open source solutions for students of many disciplines. Applications such as the ones above provide a solid basis for those starting out in math and the sciences, but by no means make up an exhaustive list of all that is available.
F/OSS
- Open Source in an economic downturn
In conclusion, Open Source software offers businesses a powerful strategic tool in their armoury to survive, perhaps prosper, in the economic downturn. Businesses of all sizes, from corner shops up to the largest high street retailers are turning to it strategically, and your business could benefit from it too.
- Bradley Kuhn discusses software innovation, freedom, and the law (video)
Bradley Kuhn is not a lawyer, but he works at the Software Freedom Law Center and heads the Software Freedom Conservancy. He is fun to watch and listen to because he walks the tightrope between creative, carefree developers and cautious, legally-minded lawyers.
- SugarCRM Named Best Open Source Technology by CRM Magazine
- Zenoss Core Recognized as Best Open Source Network Monitoring Solution
Web
- Mozilla names best Firefox 3 add-ons
- 28 Coolest Firefox About:Config Tricks
- Helmi Open Source RIA Platform and the CCS ThinWire Solution To Be Integrated
Leftovers
- Groups ask court to lift gag order in Intel antitrust case
- Apple’s iPhone 3G troubles spawn a lawsuit
- The Internet Radio Death Watch
- Brazilian charged in U.S. in connection with operating botnet
