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News from Feb 23, 2005

Kernel release: 2.4.30-pre2, Feb 23, 2005

2.4.30-pre2 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 0
Files changed: 107
Files removed: 1

How to Kill Linux, Feb 23, 2005

Well, here's one idea: This concept will benefit only Microsoft and probably result in the death of Linux altogether. Let's call it the lopped-off head approach. Microsoft takes its distribution of Linux and sells it as a lopped-off head

Will Firefox's Growing Profile Make It Target for Hackers?, Feb 23, 2005

The (Fire)fox is out in the wild and the pests and predators are beginning to stir, enticed no doubt by the increased profile of the product and perhaps even emboldened by the hype that it is more secure than its rivals.

Linux Starts to Take a More Central IT Role, Feb 23, 2005

IT managers who once used Linux chiefly to support Web and file-and-print servers said at last week's LinuxWorld Conference & Expo here that they're now running key applications and databases on Linux-based systems—a sign that the open-source software is penetrating deeper into corporate enterprises.

Dice.Com Says Linux Career Paths Remain Strong, Feb 23, 2005

Leading online jobs site Dice Inc.'s latest metrics on Linux jobs shows an upbeat picture.

Novell profit surpasses analyst projections, Feb 23, 2005

Novell, which is transplanting Linux into the core of its software product line, on Tuesday reported surpassing analyst profit expectations for a quarter boosted by a legal settlement with Microsoft.

Oracle wraps top-notch security around Linux, Feb 23, 2005

Oracle has tightened up the security of a number of its products to allow customers to use them in critical national infrastructures, including in conjunction with open source technology from Linux.

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