Linux Online - News from Jun 13, 2006

News from Jun 13, 2006

Dual-mode Linux phone ships in France, Jun 13, 2006

French MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) and WiFi hotspot operator Neuf offers customers a dual-mode handset based on Linux 2.6.10 this month. Neuf's "Twin" phone supports GSM and WiFi, and offers worldwide VoIP calling at standard mobile rates through Neuf hotspots and CPE (customer premises equipment).

Dapper Drake verdict: It sucks, Jun 13, 2006

I was certainly a happy and enthusiastic Ubuntu supporter ... until Dapper Drake was released.

Oracle Wants to Hold Your Linux-Leery Hand, Jun 13, 2006

Oracle is catering to the Linux-leery, announcing June 12 the Oracle Validated Configuration program to provide pre-tested architectures for running Oracle on Linux.

AOL Opens AIM SDK to Mac OS, Linux, Jun 13, 2006

AOL on Monday expanded its Open AIM initiative, adding support for PC-to-PC calling and new operating systems including Mac OS X and Linux. The Open AIM program provides a platform for developers to build plug-ins and custom clients that take advantage of AOL's instant messaging network.

Windows vs. Linux: Time to Call a Truce?, Jun 13, 2006

It's time for the Windows and Linux communities to drop the religious war and get together in a hurry to put the strengths of each operating system to best use, according to a nationally recognized authority on Windows Server.

Linux thin client runs .NET apps, Jun 13, 2006

British thin-client systems integration specialist WML is offering a Linux-based client targeting remote, low-bandwidth corporate network infrastructure, including healthcare and industrial applications. The ironically named "Sumo" thin client uses open source X caching and .NET libraries to achieve good scalability and a Windows look and feel, WML says.

Happy Birthday, Google Earth, Jun 13, 2006

We got so excited around here about the first anniversary of Google Earth that we decided to celebrate a bit early. Beginning today, you can download a brand new version, Google Earth 4. Running on OS X? Feel the love. Prefer Linux? Ditto. Yes, we're releasing simultaneously for PC, Mac (universal binary for full performance on both Intel and PowerPC based Macs) and for the first time ever, native support for popular Linux distributions.

Head To Head: Can Novell SUSE Linux Take On Microsoft Windows Vista?, Jun 13, 2006

Is the channel ready for a Linux desktop as a replacement for Windows? Or better yet, is a Linux desktop ready for the channel? Novell has a head start in this race, with its Linux desktop expected to hit the streets by mid-July, whereas Vista is slated for general release in January.

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