Kernel release: 2.6.13-rc3, Jul 13, 2005

2.6.13-rc3 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.

Files added: 602
Files changed: 4219
Files removed: 136

The IT world may be an insecure place, but don't blame Linux. In fact, very few IT pros participating in InformationWeek Research's Linux and open-source survey say Linux has introduced security problems into their IT environments.

The Mozilla Foundation updated the Firefox Web browser Tuesday in order to patch a series of security vulnerabilities, including widely publicized browser spoofing issue and a frame-injection issue

Progeny and more than half a dozen other Debian Linux distributors are working toward forming a common Debian Linux distribution for the enterprise based on the next version of Progeny's Componentized Linux.

Silicon Graphics (SGI) today claimed that it could bring Linux-based supercomputing to the masses with the launch of its cheapest ever scalable rack-mounted servers and storage systems.

We have heard a lot lately about projects aimed at bringing all that eye candy of operating systems such as OS X to the Linux world. Projects such as Xgl, Enlightenment, and others have given us a glimpse of what’s coming, but what can you do to enjoy a taste of some of the future… today?

Schools, help-desks and call-centres are among the key target groups of a new Linux-based 'thin client' system launched by local open source outfit Cybersource.

Danny Rimer, general partner of venture capitalist company Index Ventures, thinks charging for support as a subscription service has a bright future. "In the case of subscription services - like one of our companies, Sourcelabs, charges - we think this is going to be very prevalent," he says. "In fact other companies in our portfolio like MySQL and Zend have offered a subscription model. It makes sense. You essentially pay for what you're going to consume and renew on an annual basis."

The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) has begun a fresh assault on Europe with the appointment of Claude Buellens as director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Although it appeared that its Web site would remain stale and funds would not support Linux developers, there is now growing interest and opportunity for LinuxFund.

Now that IBM has finally agreed to support Solaris on the x86 hardware platform, Sun executives are hoping that this may be the catalyst for a range of other agreements. Top of the list is having IBM become the first top-tier OEM for Solaris, but IBM officials are pouring cold water on the idea.

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