(Update) Belier: SSH with Points Along the Way
Oct 12, 2009An SSH connection to a not directly linked system frequently makes at least one hop through the DMZ. The Belier tool simplifies this process. The program is now available in Debian's sid repository.
more »OpenDesktop Community Choose Winners of Desktop Contest
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more »Nokia Officially Ports Qt to Maemo 5
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more »Palm Responds to App Catalog Critics
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more »Harald Welte Exposes Netgear Open Source Router Sham
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more »Apache 2.2.14 Bug Fixes and More
Oct 08, 2009The Apache HTTP server version 2.2.14 incorporates significant bug fixes.
more »Amazon Brings Kindle 2 to Europe
Oct 08, 2009Online book dealer Amazon has brought its second version of the Kindle ebook reader to Europe. The Linux device is to cost around 250 Euros, the mobile connection included.
more »GitSharp Project Working Toward Better Git for Windows
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