Linux Online - News from Oct 18, 2006

News from Oct 18, 2006

IBM launches full Linux data warehouse appliance, Oct 18, 2006

IBM Corp has announced a fully integrated Linux version of its Data Warehousing Balanced Configuration Unit, signaling a deeper push into the nascent data warehouse appliance market.

Nvidia Linux driver: Closed source makes open source unsafe, Oct 18, 2006

The proprietary, closed source binary driver from Nvidia has torn open a security hole in Linux through which ill-intentioned individuals can plant arbitrary program code and then execute it with root rights.

Windows servers at risk at Linux-friendly Bartter, Oct 18, 2006

Local poultry producer Bartter Enterprises is evaluating the future of around 70 Microsoft Windows servers, in the context of a recent migration of other systems to Red Hat Linux.

Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 to run on Sony's PlayStation 3, Oct 18, 2006

Terra Soft's website proudly displays that the forthcoming version of Yellow Dog Linux "supports the PlayStation 3 console," and leaves hints that we might see a few sweet video demonstrations in the near future.

LaCie Offers LightScribe Labeling For Any Operating System, Oct 18, 2006

LaCie today announced it is the first to offer a complete burning and LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling solution for all operating systems. This includes the first-ever LightScribe Labeler software for Linux, a new version of LightScribe Labeler software for Mac, and SureThing LightScribe Labeler for Windows.

Microsoft plans to give away software for multiple systems, Oct 18, 2006

"If Microsoft were doing this for altruistic reasons, it would be a first," [Free Software Foundation Europe president Georg] Greve said. "I think they are probably trying to get more machines on the Windows platform, and they may also be trying to improve relations in Brussels."

Nokia 770 gains GPS package, Oct 18, 2006

Navicore is readying a version of its European GPS (global positioning system) software for Nokia's Linux-based 770 Internet Tablet. Navicore Personal 2007 brings a variety of "Internet enhanced" navigation features to the 770, and will ship in November, standalone or with a Bluetooth GPS receiver.

Timing Remains an Issue with Microsoft's New Vista APIs, Oct 18, 2006

Microsoft's partners have been asking for the APIs for as long as two years, despite the software giant's contention that it was only recently asked for the code by its partners, said John Pescatore, analyst with Stamford, Conn.-based Gartner.

Leaked letter warns of open source 'threat to eco-system', Oct 18, 2006

A leaked letter to the European Commission has revealed the extent of lobbying by proprietary software groups to prevent the widespread adoption of open-source software.

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