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News from May 24, 2005

Kernel release: 2.4.31-rc1, May 24, 2005

2.4.31-rc1 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 0
Files changed: 46
Files removed: 0

Agassi: For and against open source, May 24, 2005

While one software visionary wonders how to get young people interested in developing dry business application software, another may have the solution: open source.

MEPIS tests 'lite' distro, May 24, 2005

By popular demand, MEPIS LLC is developing a distribution tailored to make the most of PCs originally designed for Windows 98. The latest version, MEPISLite 3.3.1-test01, is now available for download via FTP.

Surrender in open-source war, May 24, 2005

Just as the open-source movement appeared to be nearing its first conclusive desktop replacement win in the federal government, the Department of Veterans' Affairs has got cold feet and will extend its existing relationship with Microsoft.

Start-up enters open-source database melee, May 24, 2005

Start-up EnterpriseDB is entering the business database market head-on, using open-source PostgreSQL as its starting point--and lower cost as its selling point.

Linux lab lays off programmers, May 24, 2005

The Open Source Development Labs, the organization that employs Linux leader Linus Torvalds, has laid off nearly a sixth of its staff as part of a shift to new priorities.

Penguin Computing Touts Updated Beowulf Linux Clustering, May 24, 2005

As promised, the Scyld Software unit of Penguin Computing has begin [sic] shipping its latest release of the Beowulf clustering software that its founders created for the Linux operating system.

Australian SCO complaints 'alive', May 24, 2005

Two complaints filed with the Australian consumer watchdog against the SCO Group are still active, contrary to SCO claims, the two complainants said today.

Directory on tap for open source, May 24, 2005

Red Hat is expected to provide a missing link in the open source software infrastructure next week with its release of source code for the Netscape directory server it acquired last year from AOL.

Microsoft Searches For New Revenue Sources, May 24, 2005

Bittman said the debate over total cost of ownership between Windows advocates and Linux supporters will continue. "Linux is limiting their growth," but Microsoft is effectively countering its open-source appeal with arguments on Windows' greater ease of use and lower cost of management.

Trolltech funding round pulls down $6.7 million, May 24, 2005

Trolltech has completed a $6.7 million round of Series B financing led by Index Ventures, with participation from previous investors Teknoinvest and Northzone. The funding will be used to market Trolltech's embedded Linux and cross-platform desktop applications globally, the company says.

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