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Crash analysis tool project aims to make Linux more reliable —
May 08, 2004 —
VA Linux Systems Japan K.K. has announced a joint project with NTT Data Corporation to develop a crash analysis tool for Linux in an effort to increase the reliability of Linux. The group says the software will allow for the retrieval of crash-related data and provide analysis of system failures ...
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Softmaker releases Linux spreadsheet software beta —
May 07, 2004 —
Linux users now have an Microsoft Excel-compatible spreadsheet program from Germany's Softmaker. The software maker announced a full native Linux office suite in March 2003 and debuted TextMaker for Linux, a Microsoft Word equivalent later that same year. Softmaker says the Excel replacement supports more than 320 calculation functions and ...
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New service offers free Linux support —
May 06, 2004 —
StarNet Communications Corp has announced a free technical support service for Linux. Called StarNet Linux Support, the new service covers issues related to server and workstation Installation, Configuration and System Administration on Linux systems. ...
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BakBone ranked #1 for Linux backups in Japan —
May 06, 2004 —
A new report from Japan's Techno Systems Research Co says that BakBone led the market for Linux server backup products in 2003 with 79% of the market. BakBone develops data protection solutions for Linux that manage, access and protect business-critical data. BakBone's 2003 Linux-based license sales in Japan increased by ...
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Using open source tools for Linux system maintenance, updates —
May 06, 2004 —
Linux.com examines open source tools for managing Linux systems quickly and efficiently across an organization. The article takes a look at freely available options that keep system software current, secure, and automate backup, restore and other administration tasks. There is an in depth review of Ximian's Red Carpet Daemon (called ...
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Maryland library migrates to Linux kiosks, cuts costs —
May 05, 2004 —
At NewsForge, Joe Barr takes examines the migration to Linux at Maryland's Howard County Public Library (HCPL). The library's 200 public kiosks run a customized version of Linux called Lumix that includes the Gnome desktop environment, the Mozilla browser and OpenOffice.org. According to IT staffers library patrons and employees found ...
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Chinese PC maker offers Linux PCs —
May 05, 2004 —
Lenovo Group, China's largest PC vendor, has launched two new Linux PCs with Red Flag Linux software preinstalled. Legend Group Limited changed its English company name to "Lenovo Group Limited" on April 1, 2004. The new PC products -- the Kaitian M 4600 and Qitian M 2000 -- will be ...
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Report examines open source adoption —
May 04, 2004 —
A Dravis Group report describes the state of open source software (OSS) in the public and private sectors globally. The World Bank sponsored report offers strategies for IT decision-makers to better understand the dynamics associated with implementing open source software (OSS) solutions. ...
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IDC: growing role for Linux on the desktop —
May 04, 2004 —
A whitepaper from IDC describes profound changes in enterprise computing that could bring a proliferation of embedded Linux devices to an IT department near you. The paper also examines Red Hat's evolving desktop and embedded Linux strategy in the context of this sea change. ...
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Red Hat reveals desktop push —
May 04, 2004 —
At a London press conference today, Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik unveiled his company's new strategy that centers on the release of a Red Hat Desktop targeting the government, academic and enterprise IT organizations. Today's news marks an official shift in Red Hat's focus onto end users and the enterprise. ...
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Review: LinuxCertified Centrino-powered laptop —
May 03, 2004 —
OSNews reviews LinuxCertified's laptop with Xandros Desktop 2.0. The LC2210 model delivers performance and "KDE's and Xandros' applications pretty much load instantly," according to the review. Sleep mode and wifi bugs do challenge the user experience, though LinuxCertified says that "Fedora 2 and other distros with kernel 2.6" whould support ...
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Open source applications hold key to Linux growth —
May 03, 2004 —
CNet examines the state of applications available for Linux. Open source veterans weigh in on the capabilities of Linux to perform all tasks available to Windows users. In a typical 'catch-22'scenario -- where Linux does not have enough "user base now to justify development of Linux products, but the absence ...
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Linux courses rise in demand, says top European training co —
Apr. 30, 2004 —
The increased interest open source is fueling the demand for Linux training, according to UK-based international technology training group, Azlan. With IDC forecasting an installed base of 35 percent of servers and 7 percent of desktops running Linux by 2006, training and certification programs for Linux have beem increasing worldwide. ...
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Analyst: Linux will overtake Windows within 3 years —
Apr. 29, 2004 —
IBM has published an Interview with Stacey Quandt, a Linux and open source industry analyst. Quandt explains why she feels Linux will overtake Windows as the number one operating system within the next three years. Her reasons may shock you! ...
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Linux PCs for businesses now online at Sam's Club —
Apr. 29, 2004 —
CPUBuilders has expanded its line of Linux PCs to include offerings for small businesses. Members of Sam's Club (Samsclub.com), Wal-Mart's members-only warehouse store, can go online and select two new models from US $475. Systems come pre-installed with CPUBuilders' own "Linux for Everyone" operating system. The distribution offers applications for ...
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Brazil trains government sector on Linux —
Apr. 29, 2004 —
Brazil civil servants have started Linux training this week in Brasília according to a report in Brazzil. Over 2,200 public employees are participating in over 150 courses of free technical training through April 30, spronsored by the government. Educating the public sector in using open source Linux and helping the ...
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UK Linux software pilot programs gain funding —
Apr. 29, 2004 —
Pilots programs for open-source technology in the public sector have gained funding from the European Commission according to a report at Vnunet. Through the Consortium for Open Source in Public Administration (Cospa) project, the UK has begun using a Eur 2.6M grant to promote use of non-proprietary software throughout government ...
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Taking Linux to the desktop —
Apr. 28, 2004 —
PCWorld hosts an editorial about the current trend toward Linux on the desktop. The author chronicles some motivating factors that are making Linux an attractive proposition to consumers and considers some of the roadblocks in store for the open source operating system. ...
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Gentoo Linux announces update —
Apr. 28, 2004 —
The Gentoo Linux Release Engineering team has announced the release of Gentoo Linux 2004.1. In addition to bugfixes and increased security with the addition of GPG signatures, Gentoo Linux 2004.0 contains tools for developers. LiveCDs are available now for each architecture. ...
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TurboLinux multimedia desktop adds support for streaming video, movies, iPod —
Apr. 27, 2004 —
Turbolinux has released a new Linux operating system designed for home consumers with advanced support for multimedia and devices. The top selling Tokyo-based Linux desktop is shipping version 10F, which adds the Turbo Media Player. This TurboLinux-developed product works with xine, a widely-used Linux media engine, to play streaming video ...
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Thinning the Linux desktop —
Apr. 27, 2004 —
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com's Amy Kucharik examines the emerging trend of Linux thin-client workstations being deployed in the enterprise globally. Says new Paris-based Microcost CEO Louis Nauges, thin clients cut costs "five to 10 times less than Microsoft including hardware and support costs." According to the article, the terminal-server combination is appearing in ...
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Boston University hosts LinuxCertified BootCamp in Cambridge, MA —
Apr. 27, 2004 —
IT pros in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area can learn top Linux administration techniques at Boston University Corporate Education Center program on May 19-20, 2004. BU is offering LinuxCertified's Linux System and Network administration bootcamp. The hands-on program begins two weeks before classroom instruction, LinuxCertified hosts an online e-learning tutorial. Attendees ...
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Xandros launches beta program of new enterprise remote management software —
Apr. 26, 2004 —
Xandros said that enterprise trials of the company's xDMS (Xandros Desktop Management Server) are underway. The software, due for general availability this September, is the first in a new line of Xandros business solutions designed to help enterprises manage their networks. xDMS helps enterprises deploy, configure, update and manage thousands ...
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Sun to offer Linux desktop systems, 'some servers' —
Apr. 26, 2004 —
Sun CEO Scott McNealy told attendees at a partner conference last week that the company has no plans to make a fundamental shift to Linux according to a report in Computerworld. The plan for the company is to "offer Linux in its desktop systems and on some servers, but it ...
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