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2.6.14-git12 has been released today.
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If any doubt remained that Linux and open-source software are powering mission-critical systems in some of the largest enterprises, that skepticism was laid to rest at last week's Open Source Business Conference here.

You might think that the sky is falling the way the media has gone on a feeding frenzy related to a Linux worm. Sorry to disappoint you, but the worm will hardly affect the user base. It's not like the "Code Red" worm which self-replicated malicious code that exploited a known vulnerability in Microsoft IIS servers (CA-2001-13). Rumor has it, Wal-Mart didn't cope with it very well.

Bill: So when you go onto Google, Linux is behind that?

Tim: Yes, that's right. Linux is behind Google.

Bill: But, with respect, does anyone really care?

So, is Microsoft's patent license — which prevents sub-licensing of its patents — compatible with open source, or not? It's apparently a matter of interpretation.

The triad behind the Cell processor has released a software developer kit for the chip to help foster its popularity.

Bob Young is, arguably, one of the most influential figures in the development of Linux and open source. By co-founding Red Hat with Mark Ewing in 1993, Young helped turn Linux into a household name. After being involved with Red Hat for more than 12 years, Young recently stepped down from Red Hat's board of directors. We caught up with him to see what his plans are, and what his thoughts are on Red Hat and the future of open source.

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