09.25.08
Links 25/09/2008: Nokia + Linux Again, Mandriva Reaches Second RC
GNU/Linux
- Nokia spreading software bets after Symbian buy
Nokia says Symbian plays a central role in its software strategy, but analysts say the role of Linux in the company’s Nokia phones is also set to increase, reflecting a mindset shift for a company that has long shunned using software from multiple vendors.
- Migrations made simple: The beauty of Unix
However, these are Linux boxes. That makes all the difference.
- Mandriva Linux 2009 RC 2
- Battle of the Linux Distros
- Linux.conf.au 2009 announces successful miniconferences
- Trying Linux on your Windows system
A Windows user who wants to evaluate Linux, or any other alternative operating system, on their current system has a large number of options. In this article, we will look at those options for the busy Windows user who is evaluating Linux, wants to use open source applications, but doesn’t want to lose access to their Windows system.
- Microsoft study overlooks Windows biggest cost
- Oracle, Red Hat spar over Linux
- Linux triumphs in UK schools as hell freezes over
This post comes hard on the heels of an important piece of news… at least two Open Source companies have become part of the Becta’s official list of suppliers to the education sector. The new procurement frame work under the aegis of the OGC relaunches the supply of ICT to education. The emphasis is clear: deliver value for money to UK schools.
F/OSS
- KOffice 2.0 Beta1 Released
KOffice uses the OpenDocument Format as its native format. This will guarantee interoperation with many other Office packages such as OpenOffice.org and MS Office. The KOffice team has representatives on the OASIS technical committee for ODF and has been a strong participant in the process of shaping ODF since its inception.
- Ogg on the Rise
- Want to Open Flash? Ask Sun How
- paSSion of free software volunteers.
Phones
- SDK shoot-out: Android vs. iPhone
- The iPhone Is Now Doomed
- Google’s First Open Source Product
- Android confirms Linux as mobile platform of the future
Rights
- ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’ is Out
- RIAA filesharing target Jammie Thomas wins retrial
- State attorneys general push online child safety snake oil
- Police close file on BT’s trials
Leftovers
- Skimming through the press on the current crisis
- Transmeta calls it a day and looks for a buyer
- In Russia, Windows advertisements are on the appropriate venue.
Digital Tipping Point: Clip of the Day
Eric Bachard, OpenOffice.org developer 02 (2004)
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