Linux Online - News from May 14, 2005

News from May 14, 2005

HP to offer customized Linux for notebooks in Europe, May 14, 2005

Hewlett-Packard (HP) offers its notebook customers in Europe the option to choose a customized Linux version for its products. The Ubuntu distribution is specifically designed to support the hardware used in HP notebooks.

Zend making PHP development easier for Oracle users, May 14, 2005

Oracle and PHP tools maker Zend Technologies on Monday will announce plans to enhance open source PHP development on Oracle databases via a free package called Zend Core for Oracle.

Why Wait for Eiger When Linux is Ready Today?, May 14, 2005

Well, well, well. Microsoft has decided to offer a thin desktop operating system in the United States after all. Could it be that the Linux desktop, with some help from the low-cost Mac Mini, is finally making the boys from Redmond sweat? Yup.

Wine development stifled by software patent, May 14, 2005

Developers on the Windows compatibility project Wine have been forced to abandon an important feature due to the existence of a Borland patent.

IBM e-gov goes to Middle East, May 14, 2005

"Linux has been very successful in this part of the world. There's a lot of interest in building technology and innovation around Linux."

Brazil Extends Microsoft Challenge With Global Group, May 14, 2005

Brazil extended its challenge to Microsoft Corp., proposing an international group to encourage developing nations to replace the U.S. company's programs with open-source software such as Linux.

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