Shuttle Introduces Compact Computer with OpenSUSE
Sep 07, 2009Shuttle has unleashed the Shuttle X500V with pre-installed OpenSUSE 11.1. Linux users can save over $100 when opting for this system as opposed to Vista.
more »Igel UDC: Desktop converter for Thin Clients and Old PCs
Sep 04, 2009Thin client specialist Igel Technology offers a new installation method: its Universal Desktop Converter (UDC) is a USB stick that installs a homegrown Linux version on thin clients of various manufacturers as well as old PCs.
more »Update: More Platforms With MontaVista Linux 6
Sep 03, 2009Montavista now supports x86, ARM 5 and 6 and MIPS as market-specific embedded Linux.
more »Sony Adopts Google Chrome as Default Browser
Sep 02, 2009A report on The Register has revealed that Google and Sony have closed a deal to make Chrome the standard browser on all Vaio models.
more »Sharp Netwalker Z1: Mini-Netbook with Ubuntu
Aug 31, 2009With the PC-Z1 Netwalker Sharp presents a first mini-netbook based on ARM chips. The device runs with a 5" touchscreen and comes pre-installed with Ubuntu 9.04.
more »Tuxera Closes ExFAT Patent Agreement with Microsoft
Aug 28, 2009Tuxera, the Finnish company behind the NTFS-3G open source driver, on its own initiative entered into an agreement with Microsoft over exFAT drivers.
more »Nokia N900: Internet Tablet with Maemo Linux
Aug 28, 2009Nokia has introduced the N900 as the newest in its line of Linux-based Internet tablets.
more »Google Chrome in 64-bit Linux Version
Aug 24, 2009Linux users can now get a 64-bit version of Google Chrome.
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Issue 171/2015
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Cisco Releases Annual Security Report
Spammers go low-volume, and 90% of IE browsers are unpatched.
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Zero Day Exploits Target Flash
Adobe scrambles to release patches for vulnerable Flash Player.
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Intel Unveils Compute Stick
Four-inch-long computer on a stick lets you boot a full Linux system from any HDMI display device.
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Obama Proposes Personal Data Notification Law
New statute would require companies to report break-ins to consumers.
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TGXf Project Warns of File Transfer through Screen Pixels
Weird data transfer technique avoids all standard security measures.
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Industry Giants Announce a Fix for the Password Mess
FIDO alliance declares the beginning of the end for old-style login authentication.
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Poll: Vote for the Best Open Source Software for Photographers
The Linux New Media Awards have honored the most significant products, projects, people, and organizations for open source/Linux every year since 2000.
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Debian Gets Forked
Legendary Uber-distro splits over the systemd controversy.
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Linux Mint Project Releases Mint 17.1
New LTS version offers many refinements for the Cinnamon and Mate desktops and significant improvement under the hood.
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CeBIT Open Source Forum Call for Papers
One of CeBIT’s most successful forums returns in 2015.