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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:29:00 GMT

pyControl Just as Happy on Linux

There have been several questions over the past month in the iControl forum as to whether or not pyControl works on linux.  In the pyControl labs information, there are instructions for install on Microsoft Windows based systems, but not for linux, so
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:29:00 GMT

Checking In on CodePlex

58 Andy Updegrove Article Source Andy Updegrove's Blog It’s been more than a month since I last wrote about the CodePlex Foundation, the new open source initiative announced by Microsoft in early September. While things were pretty quiet at the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:16:00 GMT

CGV, RPRX, CWCO, NEXM, KDE, CNTY Expected To Be Lower Leading Up To Next Earnings Releases

BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the performance of all stocks with earnings being released in the coming weeks and determining how the stocks have performed before their last 12 quarterly, 6 quarterly and November earnings reports.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:06:00 GMT

ABI's Jeffrey Orr on rising Linux netbook sales

After ABI Research projected that Linux represents a 32 percent share of netbooks in 2009 and will overtake Windows in 2013, we spoke with ABI analyst Jeffrey Orr. Orr notes the rise of international consumers and ARM-based netbooks, and discusses
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:16:00 GMT

Moblin v2.1 goes beta, adds 3G support

The Moblin project released the first beta of Moblin 2.1, fixing numerous bugs while adding support for a 3G modem. Other touted improvements to the netbook-focused Moblin 2.1 include a faster browser with plugin support, Bluetooth discovery support,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:16:00 GMT

Latest Moblin Linux polished for netbooks

The effort putting Linux on Intel's mobile Atom processor has seen its latest release, with an across-the-board polish for Moblin. The steering committee of the Moblin Project, the Intel-initiated effort that was spun off to the Linux Foundation earlier
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:35:00 GMT

Editor's Note: Making Multi-Channel Firewire Music With Linux

This column is a bit premature because I haven't had time to set things up and test them yet. But I'm excited about getting started, so here are some preliminary notes on multi-track recording in Linux using a Firewire device. I scored a nice deal on a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:29:00 GMT

KDE Founder Receives Highest German Honor

Jiilik Oiolosse writes 'KDE founder Matthias Ettrich was decorated today with the German Federal Cross of Merit for his contributions to Free Software. The Federal Cross of Merit is both the most prestigious as well as the only general decoration awarded
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:25:00 GMT

Red Hat Virtualization Manager Requires Windows

'As a major Linux vendor, one might expect that Red Hat's new Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers solution would be able to run on Linux servers. You'd be wrong. Not only is that not the case, but the Management Server piece of RHEV, which
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:05:00 GMT

How to Build Your Own Custom Linux Distro

Although most Linux users rely on pre-built Linux distros and customize their software configuration after installation, there is nothing quite like having a Linux distro that was custom-designed to your specifications. This allows you to get whatever
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:41:00 GMT

Blackout situation to end - GPL

…as new Kingston plant up and running The Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) yesterday commenced the first stage of commissioning at its new Kingston Power Plant, which will now bring significant amount of relief to consumers who have been
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:29:00 GMT

There's Something About Droid

For Verizon, the Droid is an answer to AT&T. For Motorola, it's a path to relevance in the smartphone world. For the Android platform, it's the debut of a brand-new version of the operating system. And for some smartphone shoppers, it could be a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:08:00 GMT

Myka announces its latest Linux-based 'net top box'

By Tim Conneally , Betanews Early in the summer, IPTV startup Myka delivered an impressive Linux-based device which was not quite a set-top box and not quite a home theater PC (HTPC). Though the device's identity was sort of nebulous, the company's
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:53:00 GMT

Red Hat Virtualization for Servers Goes GA

Widgetry includes standalone, lightweight, secure, high-performance KVM hypervisor to host Linux and Windows virtual servers Article Rating: Reads: 187 Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers, Red Hat’s preferred way of configuring, provisioning,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:34:00 GMT

Google strives to balance commercial, community with Android

Onlookers say that Google is in charge of Android development, despite pitching the software as a community project. But experts say that could be the only way Google can ensure that the software is actually released. The Android development process may
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:10:00 GMT

Windows 7 Sales Up, But is it Really a Hit?

The numbers are in and , but with lagging PC sales and increased competition from other operating systems, is Apple recently reported one of its and interest is high in current and future products coming out of Cupertino. Then there's the recent release
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:10:00 GMT

A strangely compromised Linux box

'When I arrived on site, I found that I could not login as he had said. I rebooted to single use mode and started peeking around. The machine had been hacked; there was little doubt about that. It's HOW it was hacked that bothers me, 'First, there was no
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:45:00 GMT

Vulnerability in SSL/TLS protocol

'The precise effects of the problem are not discussed in the reports. It would, however, appear to be possible to manipulate HTML content from websites during data transfer and, for example, inject malicious code. 'The crux of the problem is, rather than
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:45:00 GMT

Windows 7 passes Snow Leopard, Linux in under two weeks

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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:34:00 GMT

Red Hat Virtualization for Servers Goes GA

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers, Red Hats preferred way of configuring, provisioning, managing and organizing virtualized Linux and Windows servers and clouds in beta since June, went GA Tuesday. The company says extensive collaboration
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:28:00 GMT

Scientific Linux 5.4 Brings Improved Support for...

Connie Sieh and Troy Dawson announced last evening (November 4th) the immediate availability of Scientific Linux 5.4, a Linux distribution put together by various universities and labs around the world. Being based on , the new release of Scientific
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:04:00 GMT

GAO report: Valles Caldera Trust lacks solid plan

The group charged with managing the Valles Caldera National Preserve is five years behind schedule and suffers from weak planning, a new federal report says. The U.S. General Accounting, which released its latest review of the preserve on Oct. 30, notes
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

Red Hat Virtualization for Servers Goes GA

Widgetry includes standalone, lightweight, secure, high-performance KVM hypervisor to host Linux and Windows virtual servers Article Rating: Reads: 125 Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers, Red Hat’s preferred way of configuring, provisioning,
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:44:00 GMT

Ubuntu 9.10 Review

Right after Ubuntu's fifth birthday it was time to celebrate once more, because a Karmic Koala was released, and it brought with it a lot of reasons to upgrade. If Ubuntu 9.10's smart looks haven't convinced you yet, maybe the fast boot times and overall
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:38:00 GMT

Red Hat Extends Virtualization Platform to Cloud

Optimizing Business/IT Management Supporting Industry Solutions 11/06/2009 Red Hat, Inc., a provider of open source solutions, announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers, the newest product set in the Red Hat
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:18:00 GMT

Linux To Overtake Windows On Netbooks By 2013

In 2009 Linux will represent 32 per cent of global netbook sales, reveals the latest market data from ABI Research. Rate this news: (0 Votes) Friday, November 06, 2009: A new research projects that in 2009 Linux will represent 32 per cent of global
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Is a Linux JeOS on VMware's roadmap?

Server virtualization news and opinions Digg This! StumbleUpon Del.icio.us VMware put the kibosh on rumors that it is developing a full-fledged Linux operating system. But, it may well be working on a streamlined Linux distribution for virtual
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT

An important Linux fix

Most of the time you can go for months, years, without patching your Linux distribution and not be in any real danger. A recently uncovered security hole in the Linux kernel does deserve your attention. Specifically, Earl Chew, a Linux developer, and, at
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Red Hat Virtualization Manager for Windows Only?

Red Hat execs explain why Linux vendor's Linux virtualization management solution runs only on Microsoft's rival OS.
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:33:00 GMT

Best practices for DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows: Cost reduction strategies with DB2

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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:18:00 GMT