Mono Discussion: Stallman Warns, Ubuntu Dismissive
Jun 29, 2009The introduction of Mono into Linux and the open source environment begs risking patent claims from Microsoft. Free Software Foundation founder Richard Stallman sees it that way. The Technical board at Ubuntu, on the other hand, doesn't consider it any reason to be disturbed.
more »LinuxTag 2009: Communtu Eases Ubuntu Installation
Jun 25, 2009Communtu wants to give new installers and Windows converts an easier time with Ubuntu. They will present a webpage with a list of suggested programs to install as a metapackage, including multimedia and proprietary software, and then install it.
more »Linux Dominates the Top of 500 List
Jun 23, 2009The 33. International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) 09 has released its Top 500 List. US machines dominate the first ten positions with Linux Roadrunner leading, but slots 3 and 10 have been taken by Linux PCs from the Juelich development center in Germany.
more »Linux à la française: First Alpha from Mandriva Linux 2010
Jun 23, 2009Mandriva Linux 2010 is set to appear on the scene with an alpha version in October. First attempts with the free version (in 32- and 64-bit) have been approved. In the meantime the French company has let its community down by cancelling the LinuxTag visit last minute.
more »Fedora FUDCon: Prominent and Learned Guests
Jun 23, 2009The Fedora User and Development Conference (FUDCon) 2009 will run concurrently with LinuxTag at the Marshall Haus on the grounds of the Messe Berlin from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28.
more »Ubuntu 9.04 Server Certified on HP ProLiant G6
Jun 18, 2009Hewlett-Packard and the Canonical Linux firm have announced certification of the Ubuntu 9.04 Server Edition on HP's ProLiant G6 server family.
more »Debian gets Mono Software via Tomboy
Jun 17, 2009Ever since more and more Mono programmed applications such as Banshee, Gnome Do, and F Sport took over the Gnome desktop, the opposition to the .NET implementation has been getting more and more up in arms.
more »Interactive Hooks: Apport to Improve Ubuntu Bug Tracking
Jun 15, 2009Apport immediately kicks in when an application crashes. In the future the program should be user-interactive in detecting bugs faster and more efficiently.
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