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Linux gains desktop allure [ITWeek] —
Jan. 22, 2003 —
Suse Linux Office Desktop will encourage IT departments to consider open source software alternatives for their enterprise according to Roger Howorth at ITWeek . . . " . . . Tests by IT Week indicate that the new desktop is a viable alternative to Windows. The fact that it does ...
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SuSE Linux Office Desktop unveiled at LinuxWorld —
Jan. 22, 2003 —
(PR excerpt) -- SuSE Linux announced the availability of three software packages -- including a desktop product that enables users to install Microsoft Office on Linux -- that significantly broaden the appeal of Linux to both consumer and enterprise users. SuSE Linux Office Desktop brings full functionality of the ...
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GNU/Linux Media Player Roundup [Linux Orbit] —
Jan. 22, 2003 —
Andrew "Drewbian" Casey looks at multimedia programs for desktop Linux including Sinek, Totem, XINE, VLC, XMMS, Xmovie, and more at Linux Orbit . . . "As GNU/Linux distributions continue to mature, you read more and more articles in the popular media comparing Linux and Microsoft Windows (98, ME, XP, 2000, ...
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Buy -- or We Die! [BusinessWeek] —
Jan. 22, 2003 —
BusinessWeek examines the financial plight of Mandrakesoft and discusses the companies strategy -- including embracing fundamental open source philosophy by appealing to its fans . . . " . . . It's all totally in character with the sharing philosophy of the open-source movement from which Linux and MandrakeSoft come. ...
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Ricoh Corporation and Codehost Announce Distribution Agreement —
Jan. 22, 2003 —
(PRexcerpt) -- Ricoh Corporation announced today that is has aligned with UNIX and Linux software developer Codehost Inc. Ricoh will offer its customers and dealers BrightQ, Codehost’s popular suite of Linux and UNIX-based printing tools, for use with Ricoh networked output devices. “Ricoh recognizes the important role Linux and UNIX ...
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Interview: SuSE takes Linux battle to Microsoft [InfoWorld] —
Jan. 21, 2003 —
InfoWorld's Ed Scannell interviews new SuSE CEO Richard Seibt two days into he his new role. The discussion covers Desktop Linux's emerging challenge to Microsoft Windows and the role that SuSE's Linux Desktop will play . . . "InfoWorld: What are the real short-term prospects for establishing even 10 percent ...
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Local Linux version outshines big boys [New Zealand Bulletin] —
Jan. 21, 2003 —
Andreas Girardet, Yoper founder Andreas Girardet announces the addition of a German franchise in this interview with Richard Wood of the New Zealand Bulletin . . . "Girardet's business is a one-man band using a few subcontractors for services work. But he expects it to expand rapidly . . . ...
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Ximian updates Red Carpet Enterprise 1.2 —
Jan. 21, 2003 —
(PR excerpt) -- Ximian, Inc. today announced the availability of version 1.2 of Red Carpet Enterprise, its software solution for providing companies with centralized software management and version control of Linux-based workstations and servers. Version 1.2 offers a host of new features and capabilities, which enhance the management of Linux ...
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Bush Administration To Request $59 Billion IT Budget [Internet Week] —
Jan. 21, 2003 —
Mark Forman, associate director for information technology and e-government at the Office of Management and Budget announced that government IT spending is up 12 percent this year and Linux will play a significant role cutting costs according to this report from Mitch Wagner for Internet Week . . . "We ...
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Qli Linux Computers now offering “Pre-Modded” Linux Computer —
Jan. 21, 2003 —
Qli Linux Computers is proud to announce our newest product, dubbed “Pre-Modded” Linux Computers. These systems feature PC Cases in brilliant colors, with window kits and cold cathode light kits. Other modifications are available and customers can choose from AMD or Intel processors, as well as NVIDIA or ATI Graphics ...
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Dell Sees a Future in Desktop Linux [PCWorld] —
Jan. 21, 2003 —
IDGNews' Ashlee Vance interviews Michael Dell about his company's commitment to Desktop Linux and and his views on its future at PCWorld . . . " . . . Michael Dell: we offer Linux on the desktop. We continue to offer Linux on the desktop and there is nothing else ...
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It's a LinuxWorld, after all [CNET] —
Jan. 20, 2003 —
For CNET, Stephen Shankland previews upcoming announcements scheduled for this week at LinuxWorld in New York. In desktop-related news . . . "SuSE, Red Hat's chief rival, is being more aggressive in its desktop Linux push. The company will unveil its Linux effort which uses software from CodeWeavers that can ...
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First OpenOffice.org Conference to held in Germany this March —
Jan. 20, 2003 —
From the OpenOffice.org Conference Team . . . The OpenOffice.org Conference (OOoCon 2003) will be held March 20 - 21, 2003 at the University of Hamburg in Germany. Meet the community, users, and community sponsors at the first OpenOffice.org Conference. The conference will take place right after CeBIT, which ...
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Linux makes new PC waves, and profits [East Bay Business Journal] —
Jan. 20, 2003 —
Corporate IT purchasers have become increasingly aware of Linux -- "80 percent compared to Unix awareness of 80 percent and Windows awareness of 90 percent," according to Emeryville research firm Techtel Corp according to this report from Jim Cole at the East Bay Business Times . . . "Linux is ...
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Linux from Kindergarten to High School [Linux Journal] —
Jan. 20, 2003 —
Moving the school computer lab to Linux was not an easy decision to make--but it was a beneficial one according to this report from Michael Surran at Linux Journal . . . " . . . Greater Houlton Christian Academy (GHCA) is a private school and nonprofit organization in Maine. ...
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How does Linux stack up against Windows XP? [Seattle Times] —
Jan. 18, 2003 —
Paul Andrews' News Year's resolution was to try out Linux. Comparing it to his Windows XP system, Andrews found installation "pretty straightforward" using Red Hat, file compatibility "almost a breeze", the Netscape Mozilla browser "slightly faster" and Hewlett-Packard printer installation went "smoothly". He deems Linux "good-enough" ...
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Lycoris' Desktop/LX gets "TransGaming" —
Jan. 17, 2003 —
(PR excerpt) -- The new Lycoris GamePak gaming suite includes 5 full action-packed games in the trademark Lycoris easy install package, plus access to WineX, TransGaming Technologies' cross platform gaming software that gives users the ability to play over 150 Windows games on Desktop/LX. It isnow available for pre-purchase through ...
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Licensing change may benefit rival Linux [the Straits Times] —
Jan. 17, 2003 —
Robin Simpson, research director with Gartner's in Australasia discusses how licensing changes by the industry's dominant desktop vendor will likely spur on Linux use in government and businesses worldwide according to this report in the the Straits Times . . . ". . . Mr Robin Simpson, research director with ...
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Review: Mandrake Linux 9.1 Beta 1 [Distrowatch] —
Jan. 17, 2003 —
Andrew D. Balsa reviews Mandrake Linux 9.1 Beta 1 at Distrowatch . . . "This review is an attempt to compare its first beta to Mandrake Linux 9.0, which I have been using for several months. What are the main improvements? The major difference as I can see between the ...
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Desktop Linux Summit Almost Sold Out —
Jan. 17, 2003 —
San Diego, CA -- (press release excerpt) -- Desktop Linux Summit, to be held on February 20th and 21st, calls for all interested parties to register now (www.desktoplinuxsummit.org) to secure their spot at the Desktop Linux Summit. The Desktop Linux Summit has reached near maximum capacity, leaving less than 80 ...
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DesktopLinux.com drops support for Lindows Desktop Linux Summit —
Jan. 16, 2003 —
DesktopLinux.com is withdrawing our support for the Desktop Linux Summit originated by Lindows.com. We were approached by Lindows.com during the LinuxWorld conference last summer, with a request to provide a "platform" that could bring a vendor-neutral character to the conference. It was our impression that Lindows.com felt the conference was ...
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Bruce Perens Interview on National Public Radio this Friday —
Jan. 16, 2003 —
On Friday January 17, Bruce Perens will be interviewed on National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation: Science Friday", with host Ira Flatow. The subject will be the philosophy and business of Open Source software. The interview will take place between 2:20 P.M. and 3:00 EST, (11:20 to 12:00 PST). ...
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Dell boss still interested in Linux on the desktop [PC Advisor] —
Jan. 16, 2003 —
Michael Dell believes in Desktop Linux -- though he thinks it may not make an impact for a few months reports Ursula Seymour at PC Advisor . . . " . . . rumours hinting the company is still willing to back the now defunct Eazel are true, and this ...
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Codehost and Easy Software Announce License Agreement —
Jan. 16, 2003 —
Culver City, CA and Hollywood, MD -- (press release excerpt) -- Codehost, Inc. and Easy Software Products announced today that the two companies have entered into a licensing agreement that will allow Codehost to utilize aspects of the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) source code. The CUPS source code will ...
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