Links 22/08/2008: New Linux RC, Several GNU/Linux Releases
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2008-08-22 16:37:46 UTC
- Modified: 2008-08-22 16:37:46 UTC
Releases
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
GNU/Linux
Laptops
Multimedia
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
Leftovers
Recent Techrights' Posts
- Sven Luther, Lucy Wayland & Debian's toxic culture
- Reprinted with permission from disguised.work
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- Chris Rutter, ARM Ltd IPO, Winchester College & Debian
- Reprinted with permission from disguised.work
- [Video] Microsoft Got Its Systems Cracked (Breached) Again, This Time by Russia, and It Uses Its Moles in the Press and So-called 'Linux' Foundation to Change the Subject
- If they control the narrative (or buy the narrative), they can do anything
- Links 19/04/2024: Israel Fires Back at Iran and Many Layoffs in the US
- Links for the day
- Russell Coker & Debian: September 11 Islamist sympathy
- Reprinted with permission from disguised.work
- Sven Luther, Thomas Bushnell & Debian's September 11 discussion
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- G.A.I./Hey Hi (AI) Bubble Bursting With More Mass Layoffs
- it's happening already
- Over at Tux Machines...
- GNU/Linux news for the past day
- IRC Proceedings: Thursday, April 18, 2024
- IRC logs for Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Coroner's Report: Lucy Wayland & Debian Abuse Culture
- Reprinted with permission from disguised.work
- Links 18/04/2024: Misuse of COVID Stimulus Money, Governments Buying Your Data
- Links for the day
- Gemini Links 18/04/2024: GemText Pain and Web 1.0
- Links for the day
- Gemini Links 18/04/2024: Google Layoffs Again, ByteDance Scandals Return
- Links for the day
- Gemini Links 18/04/2024: Trying OpenBSD and War on Links Continues
- Links for the day
- IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- IRC logs for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Over at Tux Machines...
- GNU/Linux news for the past day
- North America, Home of Microsoft and of Windows, is Moving to GNU/Linux
- Can it top 5% by year's end?
- [Meme] The Heart of Staff Rep
- Rowan heartily grateful
- Management-Friendly Staff Representatives at the EPO Voted Out (or Simply Did Not Run Anymore)
- The good news is that they're no longer in a position of authority
- Microsofters in 'Linux Foundation' Clothing Continue to Shift Security Scrutiny to 'Linux'
- Pay closer attention to the latest Microsoft breach and security catastrophes
- Links 17/04/2024: Free-Market Policies Wane, China Marks Economic Recovery
- Links for the day
- Gemini Links 17/04/2024: "Failure Is An Option", Profectus Alpha 0.5 From a Microsofter Trying to Dethrone Gemini
- Links for the day
- How does unpaid Debian work impact our families?
- Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock
- Microsoft's Windows Falls to All-Time Low and Layoffs Reported by Managers in the Windows Division
- One manager probably broke an NDA or two when he spoke about it in social control media
- When you give money to Debian, where does it go?
- Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock
- How do teams work in Debian?
- Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock
- Joint Authors & Debian Family Legitimate Interests
- Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock
- Bad faith: Debian logo and theme use authorized
- Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock
- Links 17/04/2024: TikTok Killing Youth, More Layoff Rounds
- Links for the day
- Jack Wallen Has Been Assigned by ZDNet to Write Fake (Sponsored) 'Reviews'
- Wallen is selling out. Shilling for the corporations, not the community.
- Links 17/04/2024: SAP, Kwalee, and Take-Two Layoffs
- Links for the day
- IRC Proceedings: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- IRC logs for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Over at Tux Machines...
- GNU/Linux news for the past day