FOSDEM Video: Google Summer of Code - Some Insights
Feb 13, 2009Linux Magazine Online has been talking to Leslie Hawthorn, one of the project managers for Google's hacker scholarship.
SystemRescueCd 1.1.5 Updated for Ext4
Feb 13, 2009SystemRescueCd, a LiveLinux CD for system repair and recovery, is now in version 1.1.5. It supports the new ext4 filesystem that is beginning to emerge in distros such as Fedora 11 and Ubuntu Jaunty.
more »French Department Oise Donates Laptops to Schools
Feb 13, 2009By 2011, the French Department Oise will supply 55.000 laptops free of charge to fourth, fifth and sixth grade pupils, with teachers and libraries also benefiting.
more »Google Phone Competitor: Vodafone with Linux from Azingo
Feb 12, 2009Sunnyvale CA company Azingo is to develop a Linux-based platform for mobile phone provider Vodafone.
more »Cuba Libre: Island Launches its Own Linux Distribution
Feb 12, 2009Home PCs have been available in Cuba only since last year, with 20% already using the Linux operating system. In five years, this should rise to 50%.
more »Elive 1.9.22 Ecomorphs Compiz with Enlightenment
Feb 12, 2009In theory, Compiz effects should not work under Enlightenment. But Elive developer Thanatermesis has now morphed Compiz and Enlightenment 17 to achieve the seemingly impossible.
more »LSB 4.0 Beta for Review
Feb 11, 2009The Linux Standard Base (LSB) wants to strengthen the compatibility with various Linux systems. The new beta of the LSB 4.0 is now available for review with specifications and applications tools.
more »Etch: Security Update No.7
Feb 11, 2009Corrections and security updates for the current stable Debian have been released.
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