Google Donates Memory Test Program
Oct 19, 2009The smaller than 200 KB Stressful Application Test (stressapptest) used by Google is now available through the Apache license 2.0.
more »Couturier Merges PDF Files on GNOME Desktop
Oct 16, 2009The Couturier Mono program merges multiple PDFs into a single file. It follows the old UNIX policy: one program for one task.
more »CouchDB Goes into Beta
Oct 14, 2009The document-oriented database Apache Couch DB is available in version 0.10.0. The release is currently in a beta state.
more »Bash Completion 1.1 Adds Shell Functionality
Oct 14, 2009The Bash shell has long supported extending command completion through scripts. The Bash-Completion package delivers full scripts for Linux commands and is currently available in version 1.1.
more »Nokia Officially Ports Qt to Maemo 5
Oct 09, 2009The Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia has announced an official port of Qt to the Maemo 5 Linux platform.
more »Apache 2.2.14 Bug Fixes and More
Oct 08, 2009The Apache HTTP server version 2.2.14 incorporates significant bug fixes.
more »GitSharp Project Working Toward Better Git for Windows
Oct 08, 2009An implementation of the Git version control system in C# is the goal of the GitSharp Project. The developers have now released its first code, albeit in a pre-alpha state.
more »Improved Interoperability: Red Hat Deepens Virtualization Effort with Microsoft
Oct 08, 2009Red Hat and Microsoft have deepened their partnership even further in the virtualization realm under the concept of "interoperabiity." Cross-certification should lead to more satisfied customers.
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