Palm Responds to App Catalog Critics
Oct 09, 2009Palm has announced that it will simplify its developer program for the Linux-based Web OS behind its new Palm Pre smartphone. The device maker is thereby responding to hefty criticism about its App Catalog.
more »Amazon Brings Kindle 2 to Europe
Oct 08, 2009Online book dealer Amazon has brought its second version of the Kindle ebook reader to Europe. The Linux device is to cost around 250 Euros, the mobile connection included.
more »Green Wine: Q4Wine Tool in Version 0.113
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more »Home, Sweet Home: Sweet Home 3D 2.1 Linux Version
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more »X Server in New Version 1.7.0
Oct 05, 2009The X.org team has made its X Server 1.7.0 available for download. X.org 7.5 will soon follow, according to a new, ordered release strategy.
more »Massive Change: Adobe Unifies Flash Player Across Platforms
Oct 05, 2009Adobe has big plans for its Flash Player 10.1. The browser-based edition of its Player runtime should support multiple operating systems.
more »Google Begins Test Phase for Wave
Oct 05, 2009Four months have gone by since Google announced their new, innovative communication solution, Wave. Last week was the beginning of its test phase.
more »OpenSUSE Conf 2009: OpenSUSE 11.2 with Microblogging, But Not WebYaST
Sep 18, 2009On the outskirts of the OpenSUSE Conference, core developers revealed details on the new openSUSE version 11.2. Although it will have Kernel 2.6.31, browser users will have to wait a bit longer for YaST.
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