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Debian live CD distro rev'd —
Mar. 05, 2010 —
 The Elive team has released a long-awaited upgrade to its Debian-based, live CD-ready distro. The New Stable version of Elive 2.0, code-named Topaz, is equipped with the Enlightenment E17 desktop environment, but now offers an alternative Compaz desktop, plus new autolaunchers, system-recovery tools, and "configurators." ...
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OpenSUSE 11.3 hits second milestone, features KDE 4.4 desktop —
Feb. 23, 2010 —
 The Novell-sponsored OpenSUSE project released Milestone 2 of its OpenSUSE 11.3, featuring Linux 2.6.33, GNOME 2.3 beta, and a new network security stack. OpenSUSE 11.3 Milestone 2 also debuts the new KDE 4.4 desktop, which adds a netbook interface, plus new tabbing and social networking features. ...
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Ubuntu Netbook Remix enlightens ARM support —
Feb. 19, 2010 —
 Canonical is developing a 2D ARM interface based on Enlightenment Foundation Libraries for the upcoming Ubuntu 10.04 ("Lucid Lynx") version of Ubuntu Netbook Remix. In other Ubuntu news, Ubuntu Live CDs in Lucid Lynx will boot 33 percent faster, and The Linux Box will market Ubuntu. ...
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RHEL 5.5 advances KVM, WiFi —
Feb. 11, 2010 —
 Red Hat released the first beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.5, providing memory allocation enhancements to the KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) hypervisor. RHEL 5.5 also introduces new storage and WiFi drivers, and supports new AMD, IBM, and Intel processors, says the company.
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Hot-patch service boasts reboot-free server updates —
Feb. 11, 2010 —
 Ksplice has launched a subscription service that updates Linux servers without rebooting. Based on an MIT-bred utility that has been considered for merging into the Linux mainline kernel, Ksplice Uptrack is claimed to reduce costly downtime, while also speeding installation of security patches and other upgrades. ...
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Linux Mint 8 achieves final KDE version —
Feb. 09, 2010 —
 The Linux Mint team announced the final release of Linux Mint 8 "Helena" KDE Community Edition. Based on Kubuntu 9.10, Linux 2.6.31, KDE 4.3.4 and Xorg 7.4, Linux Mint 8 KDE CE boasts improved OEM installation, as well as "ignore updates" and multiple software selection features. ...
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LinuxCon opens for registration, paper submission —
Feb. 03, 2010 —
The Linux Foundation announced a call for papers and open registration for its second annual LinuxCon conference, scheduled for August 10-12 in Boston. The conference will feature several mini-summits prior to the show on topics including security and KVM, says the nonprofit Linux advocacy organization. ...
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Open source nettop designed from survey requests —
Jan. 27, 2010 —
 The Open-PC project, which developed an open source Linux PC based on community survey requests, says its KDE-flavored nettop will ship next month. The Open-PC is equipped with a 1.6GHz dual-core Atom N330 with 3GB RAM, but the nettop's high $500 price has stirred some controversy. ...
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Free training webinars feature Linux luminaries —
Jan. 26, 2010 —
 The Linux Foundation announced a free webinar series on topics ranging from Linux administration to performance tuning. The Linux Training Webinar Series will launch with a webinar on Linux contributions on Mar. 1 by Jon Corbet, while future sessions feature leading Linux kernel maintainers and developers. ...
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Second Lucid Lynx alpha said to offer 15-second start-ups —
Jan. 22, 2010 —
 The second alpha of Ubuntu 10.06 boasts 15-second boot-time, says an industry report. Meanwhile, the Ubuntu project posted a controversial survey about which proprietary apps might be considered for inclusion with the distro, and Canonical announced a support plan for IBM's Ubuntu/Lotus "Smart Work" cloud distribution. ...
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Ubuntu books span Koala and Lynx distros —
Jan. 22, 2010 —
 Sams Publishing has published a 2010 version of its book Ubuntu Unleashed for Karmic Koala and Lucid Lynx releases. The publisher also launched an Ubuntu Linux Starter Kit combination book and boxed distribution, and has updated A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming. ...
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Chrome OS gets faster Zero build —
Jan. 20, 2010 —
 Chromium hacker Hexxeh has released a faster, USB-bootable build of Google's Chrome OS called Chromium OS Zero. Meanwhile, ArsTechnica interviewed Google's Engineering Director for Chrome OS, Matthew Papakipos on the past and future of Chrome OS. ...
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Linux job site launches —
Jan. 15, 2010 —
 The Linux Foundation (LF) has launched a Linux Jobs Board on Linux.com, with special services available from the JobThread Network. Meanwhile, the LF is accepting requests for invitations for its exclusive, invitation-only Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit on Apr. 14-16 in San Francisco at the Hotel Kabuki. ...
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SUSE Moblin to ship on MSI's Pinetrail netbook —
Jan. 08, 2010 —
 MSI and Novell will soon ship MSI's new Intel Atom N450-based MSI U135 netbook with SUSE Moblin Linux v2.1. Loaded with the netbook-focused version of SUSE, the U135 offers up to 2GB RAM, a 10.1-inch screen, WiFi, Bluetooth, and 160GB or 250GB hard drives, says MSI. ...
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HP's netbook triplets step up to Atom N450 —
Jan. 07, 2010 —
 HP announced three netbooks using Intel's N450 "Pineview" processor that support SUSE Linux: the Mini 210, Mini 2102, both with 10.1-inch screens, and the Mini 5102, which offers 10-hour claimed battery life. Meanwhile, at CES the company unveiled a prototype Qualcomm Snapdragon-based Android "smartbook," says Engadget. ...
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O'Reilly seeks proposals for July open source conference —
Dec. 23, 2009 —
The O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) has issued a call for proposals for its annual conference. Scheduled for July 19-23, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OSCON 2010 is looking for sessions and tutorials covering everything from open source developments in smartphones to virtualization to open source in education. ...
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Shuttleworth steps down as Ubuntu 10.04 alpha steps up —
Dec. 17, 2009 —
 Canonical announced that Mark Shuttleworth will be stepping down as CEO in March to be replaced by Canonical COO Jane Silber, reports eWEEK. Meanwhile, the Ubuntu project has released its first alpha of Ubuntu 10.04 ("Lucid Lynx"), which speeds boot-time while kissing the GIMP editor goodbye. ...
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Open source Silverlight clone rev'd —
Dec. 17, 2009 —
 The Novell-backed Moonlight project released the final Moonlight 2, an open source Linux/Unix clone of Microsoft's Silverlight framework that offers improved media streaming. Novell and Microsoft also announced that they will continue their Moonlight collaboration and extend Microsoft's patent covenant to Moonlight distributors other than Novell. ...
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Cloud-oriented netbook distro arrives in beta —
Dec. 15, 2009 —
 Jolicloud released a public beta version of its Ubuntu-based, cloud-oriented Jolicloud Linux distribution for netbooks. The free, open source distro offers fast boot-ups, a netbook-optimized interface, social networking features, and Intel GMA500 graphics chipset support, while running both web-based and native Linux apps, says the company. ...
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Southern California Linux conference seeks papers —
Dec. 14, 2009 —
 The call for papers to the 8th annual So Cal Linux Expo (SCALE 8x) has been extended to Dec. 24. Scheduled to be held at the Westin LAX on Feb. 19-21, the Linux event offers presentations covering topics including KDE4, GPL enforcement, Featherweight Linux, and Moblin. ...
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Ubuntu-ready Dell desktop looks like a nettop —
Dec. 10, 2009 —
 Dell announced new Ubuntu Linux-ready OptiPlex desktop PCs, including a power-efficient model claimed to be the "world's smallest fully functional commercial desktop." In addition to the 9.4 x 2.6 x 9.3-inch OptiPlex 780 USFF desktop, Dell announced a 13-inch Vostro V13 laptop that also offers Ubuntu. ...
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Sugar on a Stick adds ebook support —
Dec. 09, 2009 —
 Sugar Labs has revised the LiveUSB version of its education-focused "Sugar" Linux distribution. "Sugar on a Stick v2 Blueberry" offers simpler navigation, improved wireless networking, streamlined activities updating, better Gnash support for Adobe Flash, and activities designed for reading electronic books (ebooks), says the non-profit organization. ...
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New Linux kernel boosts graphics support, enhances KVM —
Dec. 03, 2009 —
 Linus Torvalds announced the release of a stable Linux 2.6.32 kernel. Major additions include kernel-based mode setting (KMS) and 3D graphics support on select Radeon cards, plus new kernel shared memory (KSM) technology for KVM virtualization, power-saving and performance improvements, and a faster "Devtmpfs" boot technology. ...
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CentOS gains enterprise support —
Dec. 01, 2009 —
 Open source software service provider OpenLogic says it is now offering support for CentOS Linux, a clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The CentOS product offering is the first of several low-cost support packages OpenLogic will offer for community distributions of Linux, says the company. ...
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KDE community shifts branding as KOffice 2.1 debuts —
Nov. 25, 2009 —
 The KDE community has modified its product branding and expanded its focus beyond the KDE Linux desktop to support a wider range of open source projects, says eWEEK.. Meanwhile, the community has released Version 2.1 of KDE's KOffice suite, featuring improved OpenDocument support and KWord enhancements. ...
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