March
Sub-archives
Mar 16, 2011
Cloud.com improves open source IaaS cloud platform
Cloud.com ships enhanced version of its open source IaaS cloud solution for enterprises. read more...
Ubuntu Linux and GNOME: The Disputes continue
There’s disorganization and disputes in Linux desktop circles. read more...
Mar 14, 2011
Open source and app stores: Where they mix, where they don't
GPLv2 is especially problematic for apps available via the Apple App Store and Windows Marketplace, but you have alternatives. read more...
OpenSUSE 11.4: SUSE Linux Revitalized
One of my old favorite Linux distributions, openSUSE, is back and at first glance it’s looking better than ever. read more...
Mar 10, 2011
HP: The Linux Desktop Company
For years, HP has had a love/hate relationship with desktop Linux. Now, it will be putting its webOS Linux variant on all of its PCs. read more...
Red Hat introduces JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform 5.1 with enterprise-class open source data virtualization
We’re beginning to see a real marketplace for open source-based integration and middleware, and in many ways the open source versions are advancing the value and variety of these services beyond where the commercial products can quickly tread. The advantages of community development and open source sharing really shine when multiple and fast-adapting integrations are involved. read more...
Mar 09, 2011
Beyond Natty: The next version of Ubuntu Linux
Mark Shuttleworth talks about his vision for the November 2011 version of Ubuntu Linux: Oneiric Ocelot. read more...
Can OpenBravo challenge incumbent ERP with open source?
Can OpenBravo open source ERP compete with the established, proprietary vendors? The absolute numbers would suggest no but a deeper dive suggests otherwise. What then of the future? read more...
Mar 07, 2011
10 obscure Linux distributions (and why you should know about them)
Linux distributions come in all shapes and sizes, and they’re aimed at addressing every conceivable need. Jack Wallen introduces a few you may not have heard of that might be worth a look. read more...
Ubuntu Security: Holes Found, Holes Fixed
Sorry, there’s really no news here. Like all other software, Linux and Ubuntu have holes. The difference is that in open-source software the holes are patched as quickly as they’re found. read more...
Mar 03, 2011
Firefox 4 RC expected to ship roughly on March 9
There’s light at the end of the tunnel. Mozilla is planning to spin the first release candidate for Firefox 4 this Friday and the code is aimed to be released to beta testers as early as next Wednesday, March 9, developers said during a call today. It’s a major milestone. The first of 12 beta test versions [...] read more...
Android, MeeGo & WebOS need to get going on tablets: Now
If Android, MeeGo, webOS, and yes Windows too, want to play a role in tablets, they need to make moves NOW or the iPad 2 is going to run them over. read more...
Mar 02, 2011
London Stock Exchange Woes not Linux's Fault
The London Stock Exchange is having problems both its systems and on its Web sites, but it’s not Linux’s fault. read more...
Splashtop: Linux for Windows users
Most desktop Linuxes are meant to replace Windows lock, stock, and barrel, but Splashtop acts as a “as needed” replacement for Windows. read more...
