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News from Dec 19, 2006

Kernel release: 2.4.34-rc3, Dec 19, 2006

2.4.34-rc3 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 0
Files changed: 220
Files removed: 0

Kernel release: 2.4.33.6, Dec 19, 2006

2.4.33.6 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 0
Files changed: 63
Files removed: 0

Choosing Vendors: The Linux vs. Microsoft Red Herring, Dec 19, 2006

A few years back I wrote my very first column for an online publication called Linux Pipeline on choosing software wisely. The column was to begin a series of events that changed my life

Review: Xandros Desktop OS 4.1 Professional, Dec 19, 2006

A few weeks ago, Xandros released an update of its Business Desktop OS with a number of new features, including 3-D effects and desktop search. The 3-D effects fell flat in my tests, but I found the distro to be a pretty good OS if you're looking for a Windows replacement.

Is Linux Ready for Small Biz?, Dec 19, 2006

Many small businesses have avoided Linux for a variety of reasons: not enough applications, complexity of installation or that it requires too much technical know-how to run. The technology has matured over many years, which raises the question: how valid are these considerations today?

Hi, I'm a Mac. I am way cool, Dec 19, 2006

"PC, that little wireless router you use to connect to the Internet runs a variety of Linux. When you search with Google, you're dealing with a Linux cluster. Most web servers run Linux. I'm in a lot of places. If I shut down, both of you guys would be in a world of hurt."

Free Software Foundation launches BadVista, Dec 19, 2006

BadVista.org, launched by the FSF today, is a blog that expresses both FSF's opinions and links to Vista-ralated selected news stories and review.

Linux/Open Source Making Market Splash, Dec 19, 2006

Linux/Open Source applications are gaining traction in virtually every vertical market and continent

Open source: Where the action is, Dec 19, 2006

The pace of change in the open source software business is likely to accelerate in 2007 as developers climb up the software stack from the operating system and databases to applications.

Debian Etch: So Easy A Newbie Can Do It, Dec 19, 2006

After getting a nudge from one of our DebCentral readers, I decided to give Debian another shot. You see, I haven't messed with Debian since Woody taught me I was just a wannabe geek. As for Etch, if you've installed *Ubuntu, you can install Debian Etch. In fact, Debian may have found a new home or two or three.

Disgruntled Debian developers delay Etch, Dec 19, 2006

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0, codenamed Etch, had been due to arrive by December 4, 2006, but it's been delayed because some developers have deliberately slowed down their work.

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