OpenStreetMap Now in 3D
Mar 05, 2009Users and programmers can now call up three-dimensional landscape models, map data and comprehensive metadata via the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project. The first phase is constructing an open standard-based 3D Geodata Infrastructure (GDI-3D) for entire Germany.
more »A New Dream: Dreamlinux 3.5
Mar 04, 2009Based on Debian's Lenny, version 3.5 of the Brazilian distro Dreamlinux has now been released.
more »Glass Half Full: Novell Begins Year with Wins and Losses
Feb 27, 2009Novell is reporting a current quarter revenue loss, but some wins at the same time.
more »Freescale Plans Reference Design for Linux ARM Netbooks
Feb 26, 2009When will power-saving and affordable ARM netbooks become available? Freescale Semiconductor has ventured into an advanced standard, albeit with their homegrown i.MX515 chip.
more »CeBIT Open Source: Live Stream of Forum Talks for Free
Feb 26, 2009In March (3-8, 2009), CeBIT will once again be opening its gates in Hannover, Germany. The world's largest and most renowned trade fair for the world of IT and telecommunications will be featuring Open Source topics in hall 6. The CeBIT Open Source Forum 2009 will be the venue of daily lectures on the use of Linux and free software - and you can watch them online, live and for free!
more »Microsoft Plays out its Patents in Suing TomTom
Feb 26, 2009Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against TomTom. The navigation systems vendor is allegedly violating eight Microsoft patents, three involving Linux.
more »UK goes Open Source
Feb 26, 2009Initiated by the Conservative opposition party, the push towards Open Source Software will now be realized in a ten point Government Action Plan penned by the governing Labour Party.
more »Microsoft Loses $435 Million in Netbooks
Feb 23, 2009According to current figures from Netbookdigest.com, Microsoft has lost $435,000,000 over the last year in netbook sales.
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