GNU FDL Version 1.3 Improves Compatibility
Nov 04, 2008The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has released version 1.3 of its GNU Free Documentation License improving compatibility with certain Creative Commons licenses.
more »Android: Open Apps Success Story
Nov 03, 2008Just one week since Google opened Android Market for external applications, and already the medialets blog has announced 167 downloaded apps.
more »Perl: Q&A for the Web Question and answer system for the web
Oct 31, 2008Catalyst is the Ruby on Rails of the Perl universe. When you are developing a web application like a quiz, using the MVC framework is really convenient and helps keep the underlying components cleanly separated.
more »Opera 9.62 Closes Security Holes
Oct 30, 2008Norwegian provider Opera Software is releasing almost weekly security updates for its Opera browser. Version 9.62 is to address what the company deems two of its most critical security problems.
more »HP Netbooks Sport Their Own Linux Interface
Oct 30, 2008HP is now entering the second round of the Netbook match. As advertized, Atom instead of VIA, slimmer, more affordable and most importantly, available with Linux.
more »Video: Interview with New Qt Chief at Qt Developer Days 2008
Oct 29, 2008At the Qt Developer Days in Munich, Anika Kehrer from Linux Magazine Online interviewed Qt Software's new chief, Sebastian Nystroem.
OpenTimetool Offers Module for Mobile Devices
Oct 29, 2008OpenTimetool, a GPL-licensed project time recording tool is now available in version 2.2.2. A new module is ready for mobile phones and PDAs.
more »Of Money Mules and Cyber Criminals
Oct 27, 2008A new article by Roel Schouwenberg, Senior Antivirus Researcher at the Kaspersky Lab, has drawn attention to the increased use of malware in cyber attacks on financial institutions.
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Alpine Linux 3.24 Features Fresh Desktops and a Newer Kernel
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EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package
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Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring
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United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
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California May Exempt Linux from Its Age-Verification Law
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Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel
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Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features
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