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News from Nov 02, 2005

Kernel release: 2.6.14-git5, Nov 02, 2005

2.6.14-git5 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 495
Files changed: 3445
Files removed: 257

The Venture Capital Reluctance Toward Linux, Nov 02, 2005

Aside from the general unwillingness of VC's to invest in startups, Linux is a no go. Many factors come into play with the primary lack of an exit strategy topping the list. When will Linux companies see the light at the end of the tunel? Or will they?

Move over, Mac Mini -- MiniPC runs Linux, Nov 02, 2005

A Taiwanese systems integrator is readying a tiny Linux-powered PC likely to make even Mac Mini owners envious. The AOpen MiniPC measures 6.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches, is powered by an Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processor, and runs Linspire Linux.

How to Save Your Neck in a Four Easy Steps, Nov 02, 2005

Say what you will about Novell CEO Jack Messman-- and believe me, many people are these days-- he's no dummy.

Linux misses out on record connected PDA shipments, Nov 02, 2005

Worldwide PDA shipments increased nearly 21 percent year-over-year in Q3, and are on track to reach record levels in 2005, said Gartner today in a report that seems to contradict pessimistic PDA market reports from competing research firms. Linux accounted for a paltry 0.7 percent of shipments, according to Gartner.

African developers build pharmacy management tool, Nov 02, 2005

African free software developers have released early versions of a free hospital pharmacy management system. The developers that initiated the project were part of a three week-long developer workshop at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) recently.

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