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News from Jan 12, 2005

Kernel release: 2.4.29-rc2, Jan 12, 2005

2.4.29-rc2 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 52
Files changed: 688
Files removed: 8

Kernel release: 2.6.11-rc1, Jan 12, 2005

2.6.11-rc1 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 533
Files changed: 3736
Files removed: 115

The war on copyright communists, Jan 12, 2005

Even today, a great deal of the most important software in the world is freely produced and freely given away. Every time you connect to the internet, or look something up on Google, you are relying on software at the other end of the connection which, like Linux, is free for anyone to copy or use.

Developer Raps Linux Security, Jan 12, 2005

A developer of security software for Linux had some harsh words yesterday for what he sees as a lax attitude toward security in the operating system's community.

Sun offers free download of JDS desktop Linux OS, Jan 12, 2005

Sun's Linux-based Java Desktop System (JDS) Release 2 OS is now available as a free download. Following an evaluation period, users may continue to use the JDS OS download, but Sun's free update and security patch service is no longer provided. Sun is also offering a promotional $50 annual subscription.

Clarity, not speed, makes Python an ideal language for beginners, Jan 12, 2005

Python is a scripting language that can be learned quickly using tutorials and other material available free on the internet.

Newly stable firewall project secures Linux desktops, servers, Jan 12, 2005

Need to secure your Linux desktop? A newly-stable, open-source firewall application claims to offer easy-to-use protection from malware. The Firestarter firewall provides a graphical, wizard-based installation for Linux PCs and servers. Armed with powerful features, the software aims to meet the needs of Linux desktop users and system administrators alike.

Europe Casts Wary Eye On IBM's Open-Source Patent Largesse, Jan 12, 2005

"I think IBM is trying to kill two birds with one stone," said Florian Mueller, campaign manager of NoSoftwarePatents.com, a Munich-based association. "IBM wants to appease the open-source people in the U.S. and simultaneously influence the political debate over patents in Europe."

Suse Linux Professional 9.2 now available for download, Jan 12, 2005

Besides now also offering the Enterprise Server 9 for Itanium computers, Novell is making Suse Linux Professional in the current version 9.2 available for download.

Vulnerability found in open-source audio player, Jan 12, 2005

A vulnerability found in open-source MPEG audio player mpg123 received a "highly critical" rating Tuesday from security information provider Secunia.

Linux smartphone debuts in UK, Jan 12, 2005

A company claiming to be the largest "specialist retailer" of wireless technology in Europe and North America has begun selling one of the world's first Linux-based smartphones.

Pervasive Looks to Open Source for Corporate Databases, Jan 12, 2005

Embedded-database company Pervasive Software Inc. is breaking out of devices and into the mainstream corporate database market with the open-source database PostgreSQL

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