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News from Nov 03, 2005

Kernel release: 2.6.14-git6, Nov 03, 2005

2.6.14-git6 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 496
Files changed: 3465
Files removed: 258

Red Hat Will Never Be Microsoft, Nov 03, 2005

For those of you who think Red Hat is on its way to becoming the next Microsoft—get over it.

Bringing Peace To The Windows-Linux Front, Nov 03, 2005

Most open-source advocates would say the world of Linux and Microsoft Windows will never meet. But a venture capital-backed startup is bringing the two so close together that the typical Windows administrator will be able to launch and manage open-source Linux servers from what looks and feels like the familiar Window's interface.

Linux PCs: Customer service or lip service?, Nov 03, 2005

Thinking about buying a new Linux-based home PC? Happy hunting.

SCO Starts to Show Its Cards, Nov 03, 2005

SCO finally revealed to the U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City some of what it claims IBM stole from its Unix intellectual property and placed into Linux last Friday, but there is still no smoking gun.

The Linux Standard Base Achieves ISO Approval as International Standard, Nov 03, 2005

At the Open Source Business Conference, the Free Standards Group, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting open source software standards, and the Linux Standard Base (LSB) workgroup announced that the LSB has achieved unanimous official approval as an ISO standard - an important milestone signifying the maturity and scope of both the LSB and the Linux operating system.

The blind leading the blind in Massachusetts, Nov 03, 2005

From the point of view of a software vendor, adopting Microsoft's XML schema would mean that Microsoft, and not the state, would determine under what terms vendors can offer goods and services or even engage in business with the state. This would be something like Ford saying to Massachusetts that it can also purchase Hondas, or cars from other companies, but only under terms and conditions that are set by and from companies that are approved by Ford.

New Novell President Says Bring on the Open-Source Challenges, Nov 03, 2005

Ron Hovsepian began his first day as Novell's newest president and chief operating officer with a humble plea to enterprises looking to push open source into the data center: "Challenge us as a company to help you with your business," he said during his Wednesday keynote here at the Open Source Business Conference.

Novell to chop 600 jobs, shed division, Nov 03, 2005

Novell announced a major restructuring Wednesday, under which it will cut 600 jobs, switch its focus to Linux and digital identity software, and take action to split off its Celerant consulting group.

Oracle releases free version of flagship database, Nov 03, 2005

Oracle has released a scaled-down version of its new flagship 10g database product in a free, "express" version targeted at low-end users, developers, students -- and the open source community.

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