The kernel developers plan to integrate the GSPCA driver with kernel 2.6.27 to add support for a large number of webcams.

Starting shortly, Dell will be supplying its Linux computers with Ubuntu 8.04.

Alitheia is a platform for automated evaluation of software projects. Version 0.8.1, which has jst been released, is described by the developers as the first usable alpha version. Core functionality is available, however, some work on execution and individual customization is still required.

The Debian developers are preparing for the publication of Debian Lenny in September. The Release Team has just announced a complete freeze of all packages for next week.

Mozilla has just released version 3.0.1 of the Firefox browser; the first maintenance update removes a couple of vulnerabilities and fixes a some minor bugs.

At first, plans for Gtk+ 3 were considered unnecessary – the developers themselves considered the 2.x version mature enough – now, some developers are toying with the idea of developing Gtk+ 3. Gnome founder Miguel de Icaza comments on and criticizes the developments in his blog.

The first step towards improving a system's security, is discovering the status quo. Lynis, a small command line program helps users do so.

KDE e.V. and the GNOME Foundation will be holding their annual Akademy and GUADEC conferences jointly next year in Gran Canaria.

Version 2.6 of Gimp uses the Gegl library, which can display up to 32 bit color depth.

A tutorial on the Gimpusers.com community website gives visitors the lowdown on next generation Gimp features.

The second Alpha version of Ubuntu 8.10 (codename "Intrepid Ibex") has just been released. It includes new and in part unstable Debian packages along with the latest versions of various applications.