Department Infrastructure

Backup specialist SEP is providing additional parts of its data security software under GPL, including disclosing the SEP file backup format.

Clustering / HPC »

CeBIT 2010: Preview of BIND 10 DNS Server

In the Open Source Project Lounge in Hall 2 of this year's CeBIT, the developers of BIND 10 presented a preview of the upcoming version of the nameserver and are looking for a contact to the community.

Databases »

Ssscrape 1.0 Collects Dynamic Web Data

The Ssscrape tool screen-scrapes data from RSS and Atom feeds, blogs and podcasts. The open source software is now available in version 1.0.

Hardware »

Kernel 2.6.33 Is Completed

Linus Torvalds has released another kernel version that, apart from driver updates, has a reworked graphics stack.

Servers »

Samba 3.5.0: Windows Timestamp and SMB2 Support Added

The current version of the Samba server coordinates better with Winbind and supports the experimental SMB2 protocol.

Storage »

CeBIT 2010: RaidSonic Shows Icy Boxes

The NAS 5220 and its brothers NAS 6210 and 6220 provide Linux-based network-attached storage into the home for under $275.

Virtualization »

SIZE IT UP

Envision a future in which the situation determines the interface and bandwidth delivered.

Other »

Swiss Canton Makes E-Government Solution Open Source

The Swiss canton Zug has put a collaboration solution called iZug under GPL licensing.

Issue #113 / Apr 2010

Cover Theme: BLUETOOTH SECURITY
DVD: Double-sided DVD: Knoppix 6.3 exclusive! Plus Mandriva 2010

Highlights:

Most people don’t give a second thought to Bluetooth security, but that address book on your mobile phone might be more vulnerable than you think. Bluetooth devices are surprisingly susceptible to... more »

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