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News from Mar 03, 2009

Kernel release: 2.6.29-rc7, Mar 03, 2009

2.6.29-rc7 has been released today.
See changelog for full details.
Files added: 2602
Files changed: 10849
Files removed: 1144

Linux Shell Gains Microsoft Office Support, Mar 03, 2009

ThinkFree deal allows the open source Phoenix HyperSpace Shell to work with Microsoft Word and Excel file formats.

Evidence-Based Open Source Adoption, Mar 03, 2009

People have good reason to be skeptical if they feel they're being asked to trade the devil they know (Microsoft) with the devil they don't know (open source).

Hyperspace gets office suite, Mar 03, 2009

Phoenix Technologies has added an Office-like productivity suite to its fast-boot Hyperspace platform.

Budget Linux Tablet can be stuck on a fridge, Mar 03, 2009

Mobile specialist Always Innovating has developed a $299 ARM processor-powered magnetic tablet computer running Linux, which the company says can be stuck on the front of a fridge.

10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows, Mar 03, 2009

Whether because of some inherent weakness of Linux, a preconceived advantage that doesn’t pan out, or the fact that users simply miss their familiar Windows functions, there are a number of reasons why Linux isn’t triumphing over Windows.

End of life for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, Mar 03, 2009

Red Hat have advised that Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 2.1 will not be supported after the 31st of May, 2009. After that date all technical support services, bug fixes, enhancements and security errata updates will no longer be provided.

Android to take Linux mainstream, Mar 03, 2009

Recently, the Android OS backed by Google was unofficially ported to an Asus Eee PC netbook, and according to online reports, the Taiwanese manufacturer has set up a team to develop a netbook running on the Linux-based OS.

Linux.com to Get a Makeover, Mar 03, 2009

The neglected Linux.com domain is about to get a facelift courtesy of the Linux Foundation, which said Tuesday it will take over the site and jazz up its content.

Open source vs. Microsoft: Automotive battlefield, Mar 03, 2009

The competition between Microsoft and open-source software reaches into the automotive space with the announcement of a new alliance among automakers and technology providers called Genivi.

Study: Windows clobbers Linux on netbooks with over 90% share, Mar 03, 2009

There's been a lot of talk that Linux is hurting Microsoft because of its big market share in netbook sales. But recent figures from the research firm NPD Group show that it's a myth. Windows now has more than 90% of all netbook sales.

MontaVista Unveils Meld Embedded Linux Community, Mar 03, 2009

MontaVista Software, Inc. today announced Meld, a new community for developers of embedded Linux devices.

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