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Another free shell server

General 8068 Published 2002-08-28 05:13 by Philipp Esselbach 0

I recently came across an article on slashdot where soemone has created they're own free shell server run on openbsd. Well I thought this was a great idea, so I decided to create my own free shell server located at http://freeshells.linuxhelpnetwork.net and base it on linux, because linux just rocks

. I am providing this service 100% free, as a learning experience for both me and you

Red Hat: Next Redmond?

General 8068 Published 2002-08-27 17:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

eWeek has posted an article "Red Hat: Next Redmond?":

"Red Hat's dominance is worrisome to some industry players, who say the Raleigh, N.C., company needs effective competition to prevent it from becoming a Microsoft Corp. among Linux vendors and to ensure the operating system continues to develop in an open way."

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Caldera name change puts Unix first

General 8068 Published 2002-08-27 02:20 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Saw over CNET News that Caldera is changing its name to the SCO Group:

"Caldera International announced on Monday that it is changing its name to the SCO Group, hoping SCO's greater brand recognition will draw more attention to the company."

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The Linux developer lifestyle, exposed

General 8068 Published 2002-08-23 05:40 by Philipp Esselbach 0

CNET News has posted an article about Linux developers:

"According to a new survey, open-source software developers are mostly men in their twenties, and they vastly favor the Debian operating system distribution. The "Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS)" report also found that although many might not make a living from their open-source activities, they spend a serious amount of time on them."

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ReBorn Audio Tool is "Dead"

General 8068 Published 2002-08-22 14:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Saw over LinuxOrbit that the ReBorn audio software has been removed due to possible copyright difficulty:

"I have today been instructed by Propellerhead Software to remove ReBorn from my Website. The ReBorn user interface falls foul of the copyright inherent in the ReBirth product and is consequently an infringement of Propellerhead Software's rights."

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Pictures from LinuxWorld 2002

General 8068 Published 2002-08-19 14:08 by Philipp Esselbach 0

OSNews has posted pictures from the LinuxWorld Expo 2002:

"A few days ago, we published our special report from LinuxWorld. Now, it is time to check out some of the pictures we took from the expo!"

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Linux Desktops on the Way, or Against the Wall?

General 8068 Published 2002-08-19 11:39 by Philipp Esselbach 0

eWeek has posted two Linux/Open Source related articles:

Linux Destops on the Way?
Linux vendors are showing a renewed interest in developing a desktop version of the operating system to challenge Microsoft Corp. But many corporate users are simply not ready for-or not interested in-such a product.

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Open-Source databases making inroads in enterprise
The creators of the open-source databases MySQL and PostgreSQL are trying to push them further into the enterprise with new features aimed at better support for transactions, database recovery and replication.

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Neverwinter Nights Linux Screenshot

General 8068 Published 2002-08-17 17:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bioware has posted a screenshot from the Linux Version of Neverwinter Nights

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MySQL database popular but limited

General 8068 Published 2002-08-16 14:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

InfoWorld has posted a report on MySQL:

"MySQL is integral to Sun Microsystems' integrated open-source software stack, but developer MySQL AB freely admits it's not yet the cure-all alternative to the IBM DB2 or Oracle 9i databases."

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Linux makes a run for government

General 8068 Published 2002-08-16 10:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

CNET News has posted two Linux related news:

Linux makes a run for government
"A technology policy think tank is campaigning to win Linux a greater role in government by offering to act as a central repository for a federally certified version of the open-source operating system. "

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Linux users march on city hall
"A small but enthusiastic crowd of Linux lovers hits the streets of San Francisco on Thursday, hoping to trumpet the virtues of open source to lawmakers and voters. "

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Verizon switches to Linux, OpenOffice

General 8068 Published 2002-08-16 02:42 by Philipp Esselbach 0

ZDNet reports that Verizon switch to Linux/OpenOffice:

"Telecommunications company Verizon Communications saved $6 million in equipment costs by moving its programmers to Linux computers, the company said Wednesday."

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LinuxWorld Coverage

General 8068 Published 2002-08-15 16:00 by Philipp Esselbach 0

OSNews has posted their LinuxWorld coverage:

"This was my first Linux-related exhibition, so I did not exactly know what to expect. Jill from DesktopLinux came by the house and picked me up this morning (thanks Jill

and we arrived there around 10:40 AM, with lots of enthusiasm and some expectations for a nice geek show. However, it seems that this year's LinuxWorld is much more corporate than expected. Which is both a good and a bad thing for the Linux universe. "

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Linux vendors comply with base standard

General 8068 Published 2002-08-15 01:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

InfoWorld has posted more reports from the LinuxWord Expo:

- Linux vendors comply with base standard
- Joy pans and praises Linux
- IBM done with Linux past, ready for future
- Itanium 2 system on the way from IBM
- Torvalds says commercialization balances Linux
- Ellison touts Oracle Linux clustering
- HP updates Linux offerings

Lindows to offer $199 PC

General 8068 Published 2002-08-14 01:15 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Saw over DesktopLinux that Lindows.com offers shortly a PC for $199.

"We are very near announcing a newly-configured $199 computer. This barrier-breaking machine is a new, non-refurbished, computer package. For under $200 dollars, you'll be able to browse the Internet, check email and run a variety of software products for far less than the price of most handheld devices."

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More LinuxWorld Reports

General 8068 Published 2002-08-13 10:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

InfoWorld has posted more reports from the LinuxWorld Expo

- Red Hat rolls out support for AMD's Hammer
- BEA partners with Red Hat
- VA links tools to DB2
- OSDL eyes datacenter-grade Linux
- Dell, Red Hat expand Linux services
- Sun pushes Linux on the desktop
- Chinese government raises Linux sail
- Red Hat preparing desktop Linux
- Sun aims for peace with Linux backers
- Google gives testimony to Linux scalability

Sun to name Linux-Solaris chief

General 8068 Published 2002-08-13 01:20 by Philipp Esselbach 0

CNET News has posted an article on Sun:

"At the news conference, McNealy argued that the arrival of Linux servers within the company is a minor adjustment to the company's strategy--building reliable servers, working in partnership with outside software and services companies, and never locking customers into a particular design. "

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Red Hat unfurls Hammer plans

General 8068 Published 2002-08-13 01:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

CNET News reports that Red Hat Software will bring out a version of its server software for the Hammer processor family from AMD.

"Raleigh, N.C.-based Red Hat, the dominant seller of the Linux operating system, said that it would bring out a copy of Red Hat Linux Advanced Server for Hammer, the code name for a family of desktops and server processors that will begin to hit the shelves in the first quarter next year."

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LinuxWorld Articles

General 8068 Published 2002-08-12 09:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

InfoWorld has posted news from the LinuxWorld Expo:

- Sun shows Linux server, Solaris on Intel
- Connecting with Linux
- Trend Micro adds anti-virus products for Linux
- IBM rolls out Solaris to Linux migration program
- Oracle to release cluster file system
- IBM brings out new Linux servers
- Look who's wearing a penguin suit

Big computing flexes Linux muscle

General 8068 Published 2002-08-12 01:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

CNET News has posted an article on the Linux World Expo:

"The growing influence of the Linux operating system and the open-source software movement will be on display as several large companies announce products and plans at the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo. Not only will staunch Linux advocates such as IBM and Red Hat be at the four-day convention in San Francisco, so will recent convert Sun Microsystems and even Linux's sworn enemy, Microsoft. "

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March will rally for open source law

General 8068 Published 2002-08-10 10:33 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Infoworld reports that a group of open source and free software developers is planning to lead a march on San Francisco's City Hall next week in an effort to promote the use of freely available software by California's government offices.

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