Learn about Linux
Download Linux
Get Linux helpSpecial Offers
NewsVac: News from around the Web
-
Latest Open-Xchange Server Edition Simplifies Integration, Easily Customizable
6 days, 19 hours ago
Open-Xchange Inc., the leading provider of open source groupware for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), schools and government, today announced the availability of Open-Xchange Server Edition, the successor to Open-Xchange Server 5. -
Zenoss Joins Sun, Google, and Canonical as a Global Sponsor of Software Freedom Day 2008
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Zenoss Inc., a leading provider of commercial open source application, systems, and network management software, today announced its global sponsorship of Software Freedom Day, a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Zenoss will join technology leaders Sun, Google, and Canonical along with volunteers comprised of over 600 teams in 80 countries on September 20, 2008, to help raise awareness of the virtues of free software and encourage its use. This is the second consecutive year that Zenoss has provided support for the event. -
New OSGeo President and Board Election Results
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) recently added two new directors to its board and updated its officer positions, including a new President. -
Plat'Home Unveils Winners of “Will Linux Work?” Contest
2 weeks, 6 days ago
OpenMicroServers awarded to four community members to put Linux to the test, looking for fifth winner on-site at Interop NY 2008 -
Biometrics-Based Face Readers Moves To Embedded Linux-Based Solution
3 weeks, 4 days ago
With the help of the eXtremeDBTM Fusion embedded database management system from McObject® running on embedded Linux, and media processors based on DaVinciTM technology from Texas Instruments (TI), the enterprise access control division of L-1 Identity Solutions has revolutionized the architecture of its 3D face reader product, moving the processing "smarts" from a connected server to the device itself in order to deliver a new level of speed and convenience for users. -
"Free the Penguins" Initiative Brings Next Generation of Desktop Virtualization to Schools
1 month ago
Education institutions looking for a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative to stand-alone Windows desktops can now deploy their first 30-station computer lab or classroom free of charge. -
Atlanta Linux Fest 2008
1 month ago
On Saturday, September 20th, 2008, the Atlanta Linux Fest will be the place to learn, discuss, and discover Linux. There will be demos of various distributions, as well as an install fest for new users to try out Live CDs and get help with Linux installations. -
Open Source Singapore-Pacific-Asia Conference & Expo 2009 Call for Papers
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The inaugural Open Source Singapore-Pacific-Asia Conference & Expo, February 2009 is now accepting Call for Papers presentations for consideration. -
LinuxCertified Announces its next Linux Device Driver Development Course
1 month, 3 weeks ago
LinuxCertified Inc, a leading provider of Linux training and services, today announced its next Linux Device Driver Development Course class to be held in South Bay, CA from August 25th to August 27th. -
Major New Funambol v7 Release Strengthens Leading Open Source Push Email & Mobile Sync Solution For Mass Market
2 months ago
Funambol Inc., the leading provider of open source push email and mobile sync for the mass market, today introduced the release of Funambol v7, a major new version of its flagship software. Funambol v7 includes enhancements to the company's mobile clients, portal, server, software development kit (SDK), system management and admin capabilities. Many new features are included in the Community Edition, the open source version of Funambol, which can be downloaded at https://www.forge.funambol.org/download/. Several premium capabilities, primarily those required for large-scale deployment at service providers, portals and mobile operators, are only in Funambol’s commercial Carrier Edition. -
LogMeIn Launches Mobile Plug-in for Linux
2 months, 1 week ago
New Functionality for LogMeIn Free and LogMeIn Pro Gives Nokia Tablet N800 and N810 users Remote Access Capabilities -
Super Micro C2SBX+ on Linux
3 months, 1 week ago
"Super Micro, are you familiar with them? Chances are that unless your focus is on the workstation and server markets, you probably haven't heard of them ... Super Micro manufacturers a variety of different Intel server motherboards -- and they are one of the few that offers quad-socket Xeon motherboards -- but they also have a growing selection of Core 2 desktop motherboards .... " -
The Bordeaux Group founded, launches Bordeau for Linux and Wine 1.0
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Bordeaux Group announces the release of Bordeaux for Linux 1.0 with support for Microsoft Office 2000, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Internet Explorer and the Steam gaming platform. -
Document Management on the Go
3 months, 3 weeks ago
KnowledgeTree, the leading provider of commercial open source document management software, and Funambol, the leading provider of Mobile 2.0 open source messaging software, today announced a new Code Sniper project to their respective global open source communities. The project is set to recognize and reward community members who write software to sync content between mobile phones and the KnowledgeTree document management application using the Funambol mobile open source platform. -
Alien Arena 7.10 released
4 months ago
Some of the new features include seven new/rebuilt maps, improved lighting and visibility, optimizations for performance increases, map voting system, contrast filter, and improvements to the the Galaxy server browser.A number of bugs have been addressed as well:
1. Stack smashing errors in Ubuntu
Changelog - http://icculus.org/alienarena/changelogs/7.10.txt
2. Reflective water problems with some ATI drivers
3. Normalization cubemap errors with some ATI drivers
4. The "no team" bug
5. Duel queues now correct themselves if errors occur
6. Bot/player slot overlaps on botkick servers
For more information about the game please visit http://red.planetarena.org
- More News
Linux.com : New Products
The maturing of the software PBX (video)
Jose Luis Landivar Chavez, vice president of sales and marketiing for Elastix, discusses his company's appliance, which complements its GPL software PBX. Chavez talks about the overall PBX market, how open source is taking it over, and about the innovations that distinguish his company's solution from others.
A video tour of gOS Gadgets 3 (beta)
gOS is an interesting Ubuntu GNU/Linux offshoot. We've reviewed it and interviewed gOS founder Daniel Liu. Now, in this video, you can see the distro in action before you decide whether it is something you want to download and play with for yourself. Remember that this video was made with a beta version of gOS Gadgets 3, so some features don't work correctly that will almost certainly be just fine in the final version. That caveat given, here's the video.
Ultamatix may be a worthy successor to Automatix for new Ubuntu and Debian users
Some Ubuntu fans out there may remember Automatix, a tool for Ubuntu that allowed easy access to many popular non-free applications and commonly-used audio and video codecs. It debuted a few years ago, and got negative reviews from Ubuntu developers and experienced users due to the risk of breaking dependencies, but it offered an easy solution for beginners who weren't familiar with the way deb packages worked. Automatix was discontinued in March, when its developers moved on to other projects. Now Ultamatix hopes to continue where Automatix left off.
Linux.com's 2007 holiday gift guide
Admit it -- you put off your holiday shopping this year and now it's crunch time and you don't know what to get everyone on your list. Because we feel your pain, we've put together a last-minute shopping guide with ideas for some of your geekiest friends.
OLPC XO laptops publicly available today
Beginning today, anyone interested in getting an XO computer through the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program has a chance to grab one. The Give One, Get One (G1G1) program is open to US and Canadian residents who want to purchase one XO laptop for themselves for $399.
