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OpenOffice Portable in Version 3.1

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:54:24 GMT

The portable version of the OpenOffice suite is now available in version 3.1.

PostgreSQL 8.4 Proves Feature-Rich

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:24:43 GMT

The free database system PostgreSQL is available in version 8.4 with numerous new features and enhancements.

GPLv3 Celebrates Two Years, GPLv2 Still in Front

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:38:10 GMT

In June of 2007, after many months delay, the Free Software Software Foundation released GPLv3. Since that time, the license has been gaining an increased following, but without much threat to GPLv2 in first place.

VirtualBox 3.0: No More Booting Windows

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:41:45 GMT

VirtualBox 3.0, with its improved 3D support, can ensure that some users won't need to boot Windows even when gaming.

Sysvinit vs. Upstart: Boot Performance for Debian and Ubuntu

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:43:57 GMT

Developers from Debian and Ubuntu met and discussed ways to improve boot performance at Canonical’s London headquarters.

Linksys Linux-Based WRT160NL Router

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:21 GMT

The Linux router WRT54GL from Cisco subsidiary Linksys wrote part of the history of open source a few years ago. Now its WRT160NL WLAN successor is ready to step up to the plate.

TangoCMS 2.3.0 with WYSIWYG Editor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:22:45 GMT

The TangoCMS content management system is now available in version 2.3.0. The numerous enhancements to the release code-named Dolphin include an embedded WYSIWYG editor.

Firefox 3.5 Ready For Download

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:42:33 GMT

Complete with optimized Java and HTML5 video and audio support, the latest version of the Firefox browser is now available for server-download.

VFAT Patch to Bypass Patent Issue

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:24:54 GMT

Developer Andrew Tridgell has made known that he devised a patch to avoid the possible patent issues with the VFAT filesystem in Linux.

Aaron Seigo Fears Demise of Freedesktop.org

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:57:17 GMT

KDE e.V. President, Aaron Seiger, is calling for help to rescue freedesktop.org. Seigo warns of the danger of the free open source software platform sliding into insignificance and he's appealing to community members for help.

Mono Discussion: Stallman Warns, Ubuntu Dismissive

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:34:25 GMT

The introduction of Mono into Linux and the open source environment begs risking patent claims from Microsoft. Free Software Foundation founder Richard Stallman sees it that way. The Technical board at Ubuntu, on the other hand, doesn't consider it any reason to be disturbed.

LinuxTag 2009: Better Bad Drivers than None

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:57:42 GMT

In the conference's traditional "Kernel Kwestioning" seminar this year in Berlin, 11 kernel developers addressed questions from the public. The result was that the panel of experts invited the entire community to send Linux drivers to the kernel mailing list, quality notwithstanding.

LinuxTag 2009: Resource Management with OpenVZ

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:22:34 GMT

OpenVZ project leader Kir Kolyshkin clarified at LinuxTag 2009 that the software also lends itself to Linux resource management.

LinuxTag 2009: GUIs of the Future with QML

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:20:29 GMT

In his keynote at the LinuxTag 2009 in Berlin, KDE founder Matthias Ettrich spoke about the future of user interfaces on mobile devices. In the process he presented QML, the newest development from his employer Qt Software.

Android Hero from HTC

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:15:51 GMT

The new Linux mobile phone from HTC eschews the usual Android interface in favor of a new and personalized one.

Pidgin and Kopete Back to Chatting with Yahoo! Again

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:58:34 GMT

The middle of June, Yahoo! introduced a small change to its user login protocol that practically barred access from all Linux clients. IM services Pidgin and Kopete were hit and responded quickly.

LinuxTag 2009: Communtu Eases Ubuntu Installation

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:12:03 GMT

Communtu wants to give new installers and Windows converts an easier time with Ubuntu. They will present a webpage with a list of suggested programs to install as a metapackage, including multimedia and proprietary software, and then install it.

Eclipse Foundation Releases Galileo 2009

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:07:54 GMT

The Eclipse Foundation has hit its planned date of June 24 of releasing Galileo, its newest annual collection of development platform projects.

LinuxTag 2009 Begins

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:22:56 GMT

LinuxTag once again features the best and brightest among open source. More than 10,000 visitors are expected at the Berlin conference starting June 24 and running through June 27. Many free projects are exhibiting. Prizes and a press conference started things off.

Solang's New Photo Viewer in C++

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:11:40 GMT

Looking for a lite photo viewer for GNOME? Take a glance at Solang, which is now in alpha state. As developer Santanu Sinha, who wrote the application in C++, makes clear, we're not talking about a clone of F-spot written in Mono.