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News from Nov 20, 2007

Kernel release: 2.6.23.9-rc1, Nov 20, 2007

2.6.23.9-rc1 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 0
Files changed: 32
Files removed: 0

Novell refocuses on its partners, Nov 20, 2007

Novell's channel partners have not been happy lately. Novell knows that, and on Nov. 19, the Linux power announced a new initiative to increase revenue and profitability for solution providers and consulting partners that specialize in selling Novell technologies.

Linux Lite: 5 Tiny Distros That Pack A Big Bang, Nov 20, 2007

Some distributions of the open-source operating system are bloated, but Puppy Linux, Knoppix, SLAX, NimbleX, and -- yes -- Damn Small Linux will get you up and running fast.

Canonical to release Launchpad developer service, Nov 20, 2007

Early this week, Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, will be releasing its Launchpad Personal Package Archive service, a new way for developers to build and publish packages of their code, documentation, artwork, themes and other contributions to the Ubuntu environment on desktop, server and now mobile environments.

Linux computer fits in 40-pin chip socket, Nov 20, 2007

A Texas-based startup is shipping a tiny, low-cost ARM9 SBC (single-board computer) with an open hardware design and Linux-based software.

VIA and FIC to keep up with price of EeePC, Nov 20, 2007

Asus's budget notebook EeePC is causing a price slide: Taiwanese manufacturer FIC appears to have plans for offering its mini notebook CE260 including 7" display and VIA C7-M processor considerably cheaper soon.

Impressions of Fedora 8, Nov 20, 2007

... the Fedora of today is a very different operating system - not only is it one of the most innovative distributions around, it is now also a well-oiled community project with increasing participation of third-party developers and volunteer contributors.

Last of the GPL licenses goes to Version 3, Nov 20, 2007

The Free Software Foundation published the GNU Affero General Public License Version 3 on Nov. 19. This new license, based on the GPLv3, enables those who use AGPLv3 software over a network to receive the source code for that software.

Catch a Glimpse of Firefox 3's Sleek, Sexy New Digs, Nov 20, 2007

Firefox is headed for the beauty salon. The new look won't make it in the upcoming beta 1 release, but there's a new look on the way for the third version of the venerable browser.

Obama Voices Support for ODF, Nov 20, 2007

ODF supporters are welcoming presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's promise to put government data online in universally accessible formats should he be elected.

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