Giga-byte, Chunghwa to Launch Linux M528 MID in August

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:27

PC World - Giga-byte and Chunghwa will launch the M528 MID in Taiwan this August.

Python backing eyed for NetBeans

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:25

InfoWorld - In a not-so-surprising revelation, Sun plans to support the Python and Jython scripting languages in future releases of the open-source NetBeans IDE, which has been expanding beyond its Java origins lately.

Troubleshooting tool for Java offered

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:22

InfoWorld - Sun on Tuesday announced availability of Java VisualVM, an open-source GUI tool for troubleshooting and profiling Java applications.

IBM, Second Life Demo Virtual World Interoperability

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:20

TechWeb - - The extensions used to connect Second life to the OpenSim server will be made available to the open source community and the OpenSim community.

Major Web Hosting Provider Launches Low-cost Groupware in US

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:17

PC World - A major Web hosting provider is bringing open-source groupware to the US market.

Motorola Releases Touchscreen Linux Smartphone

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:15

TechWeb - - The Moto A810 entry-level smartphone features Bluetooth capabilities, handwriting recognition, and a multimedia player.

Linux build service offered

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:12

InfoWorld - The Novell-sponsored openSuse project for Linux released openSuse Build Service 1.0 on Wednesday, providing developers with access to code repositories for the openSuse Linux distribution and making it easier for developers to contribute code.

No Windows Vista For Would-Be Air Traffic Controllers

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:10

TechWeb - - The FAA plans to bar contractors who administer the air traffic controllers exam from using Windows Vista-based PCs, as well as those using Apple OS, Linux, and Unix.

Symbian Foundation Gains More Support

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:08

TechWeb - - The open source operating system will be combine elements of the Symbian OS with Nokia's S60, DoCoMo MOAP, and UIQ to create an open mobile software platform.

Best Buy Offers Ubuntu Linux With OpenOffice

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:06

TechWeb - - Version 8.04, also known as the Hardy Heron release, is shrink wrapped for $19.99 and includes other open source software.

Facebook Translator Available As Open Source Code

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:03

TechWeb - - Thrift helps keep Facebook's many moving parts working together and keeps outside developers producing new applications in the language that is best for the task.

Developers: Firefox 3.1 Update Should Be "Easy"

17 Jul 2008 - 09:42:01

PC World - Yet another version of the open source browser is already in the works, but Mozilla developers say this upgrade won't break existing plug-ins.

Microsoft Software Update Service More Reliable Than Apple, Ubuntu

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:58

TechWeb - - Web monitoring firm Pingdom says Windows Update was up 100% of the time in the second quarter, Apple's Software Update was up 99.9% of the time, and Ubuntu was up 98.64% of the time.

New Service Tracks Missing Laptops for Free

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:56

PC World - Researchers have developed a free open-source laptop tracking system for laptops called Adeona.

XTuple Releases 'hybrid' Open-source ERP

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:53

PC World - XTuple has launched the latest edition of its ERP product, which employs a hybrid open-source model.

Open-source Quality Tester out in Alpha

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:51

PC World - An early version of an open-source tool for checking the quality of open-source software is now available.

Test Center review: Office killers pack some heat

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:49

InfoWorld - There are few pieces of software that users touch more often than office productivity suites. The market monster is, of course, Microsoft Office, with the lion's share of all licenses for office productivity tools. But two trends -- open sour

New Eclipse member looks to rival Visual Studio

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:46

InfoWorld - Two new members of the Eclipse Foundation will make their formal debuts with the open-source tools organization Tuesday, including Sonatype, which plans to offer a Java environment to rival Visual Studio, and Excelsior, a Russian-based softwar

CyberLink Sees Opportunities in Netbooks, Linux

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:44

PC World - Cyberlink is putting more emphasis on Linux and netbooks since the Eee PC craze began.

Microsoft Opens Live Mesh

17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:42

PC Magazine - The Live Mesh software/service is now available to all--okay, anyone with a Windows Live ID--as of today. It is currently limited to Windows users, but Mac and Linux are promised for the future.

Dutch Launch Open-source Smart Card Software Project

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:32

PC World - A Dutch charity is funding an open-source project to design a smart card that offers stronger protection of personal data.

Employee Text Messages Private, Court Rules

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:29

TechWeb - Red Hat In Boston, Part 1.2: In Open Source, You Can't Be Half-Pregnant

Mac-Clone Maker Sets Sights On Apple Xserve

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:27

TechWeb - - Two rack-mount products offered this week can apparently run Mac OS X Leopard Server as well as Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Ubuntu Server, and CentOS.

Google's Android Phones Face Delays

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:25

TechWeb - - Phones running Google's open source operating system will be delayed until at least the fourth quarter.

Linux Kernel Developers: Say No to Closed-source Modules

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:22

PC World - A group of Linux kernel developers issued a statement decrying closed-source drivers and modules on Monday.

HP Contributes Source Code For Unix File System

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:20

TechWeb - - The Tru64 file system source code and supporting materials have been posted on SourceForge.net.

Linux Developers: It's Time To Open Source All Device Drivers

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:18

TechWeb - - Linux kernel developers issued a statement saying binary drivers cannot be viewed as an acceptable alternative to open source drivers.

Open Source Data Recovery Tools To The Rescue

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:16

TechWeb - - Disasters happen to the best of computers. Luckily, open source apps like SystemRescueCD, dd, Partedmagic, BackTrack, Security Tools Distribution, Helix, and TestDisk can help recover important data and bring dead systems back to life.

How Will AT&T React After Nokia's Symbian Buy?

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:14

PC Magazine - Nokia on Tuesday purchased the remaining portion of Symbian it did not already own, and announced plans for a mobile open-source development foundation that will include partners like LG, Samsung, and most notably AT&T.

Symbian's Open Source Gambit Ups Stakes In Mobile OS War

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:11

TechWeb - - Nokia's moves to make Symbian a free and open mobile operating system should put pressure on competitors to keep innovating and giving customers what they want.

Symbian Shifts Mobile World to Open Source

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:09

PC World - Symbian's decision to make its source code freely available tips the scales in favor of open-source software in smartphones...

Motorola Introduces Two TouchScreen Smartphones

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:06

TechWeb - - The latest in the company's Ming line feature built-in GPS, a Linux operating system, and Bluetooth capabilities.

Nokia Plans Mobile Software Surge With Open-Source Symbian

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:04

TechWeb - Symbian: As Open As They Wanna Be (But How Much Is That?)

Red Hat profit climbs almost 7 pct in 1Q 2009

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:02

AP - Red Hat Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter 2009 profit rose 6.6 percent as the software distributor posted an increase in sales led by growth in software-subscription deals.

Red Hat expects steady growth

30 Jun 2008 - 09:02:00

Reuters - Red Hat Inc , the world's largest publicly traded provider of Linux software, reported on Wednesday a quarterly profit that met Wall Street expectations as its revenue grew 32 percent.

Mobile Linux Groups Join Forces

30 Jun 2008 - 09:01:57

PC World - The LiPS Forum, a mobile Linux group, said its activities will be folded into the LiMo Foundation going forward.

Mobile Linux Groups Join Forces To Advance OS

30 Jun 2008 - 09:01:55

TechWeb - - In the face of increasing competition from Nokia and Google, mobile Linux group LiPS has merged with the LiMo Foundation.

Talend Unveils Open Source Data Profiler

30 Jun 2008 - 09:01:53

TechWeb - - Open Profiler helps IT teams assess data to identify potential problems before beginning projects such as data integration or application development.

Bill Gates Retires, Symbian Goes Open Source

30 Jun 2008 - 09:01:51

PC World - Microsoft, usually a source of software patch updates and claims about Vista adoption rates, produced a bit of sentimental...

Oracle Still Top Dog in Tough Database Market

30 Jun 2008 - 09:01:49

PC World - The leading database vendor retained strong market share in 2007, but faces increasing competition from low-cost, open source alternatives.