If Dreams Were Real: Convergence of Distro and Kernel Versions
Mar 16, 2010Mark Shuttleworth had a dream: the big Linux distros should agree to have version numbers identical to those of kernel components and refresh them every two years. The dream now is more real than ever.
more »Debian Seeks New Project Leader
Mar 15, 2010For the past four weeks, candidates have been applying for the position of Project Leader at Debian. Four candidates have made it to the last round.
more »KDE: Contest for Plasmoid Programmers
Mar 15, 2010Whosoever has played with the idea of programming a KDE miniprogram now has the opportunity to win a Nokia N900. The Plasma JavaScript Jam Session runs until the end of March 2010.
more »Video: Perl Proudly Presents
Mar 12, 2010The Perl Project is presenting its work more often at events, opening up for the community. CeBIT Open Source was one opportunity, and Perl member Gabor Szabo was giving an interview to Linux Magazine Online.
Video: Perl Proudly Presents
Mar 12, 2010The Perl Project is presenting its work more often at events, opening up for the community. CeBIT Open Source was one opportunity, and Perl member Gabor Szabo was giving an interview to Linux Magazine Online.
SystemRescueCd 1.4.0 Boots Off Net
Mar 12, 2010The SystemRescueCd, a Live CD for troubleshooting computers, comes with new boot methods in version 1.4.0.
more »Mozilla Reworks Public License
Mar 12, 2010Browser provider Mozilla is reworking its MPL open source license. The process should be open and public and lead to modernizing and simplifying the document.
more »Video: A short walk around CeBIT Open Source 2010
Mar 11, 2010At CeBIT 2010 Open Source was one of the main issues, prominently placed in hall 2. This video of Linux Magazine Online shows an extract of it.
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United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
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