SystemRescueCd, a LiveLinux CD for system repair and recovery, is now in version 1.1.5. It supports the new ext4 filesystem that is beginning to emerge in distros such as Fedora 11 and Ubuntu Jaunty.

Czech kernel developer Pavel Machek wants to be root on his T-Mobile G1 Android Linux mobile phone so that he can exploit security holes simply to extend usability of the phone.

The KDevelop team released its first beta version of the development environment for KDE and Qt programs.

Nokia issued its first release candidate for Qt 4.5 that includes, among other things, translucent widgets.

Blender is among the 15 projects that will present their work at CeBIT, offering 3-Dimensional Software Creation for professionals.

In the classic business of high end infrastructure, Sun has been experiencing diminishing sales. The company recently presented its sales figures at the Munich preview to the CeBIT trade show, which opens in March, along with a hint of what they will focus on at the show.

Andi Gutmans, cofounder of Zend Technologies, has been named CEO of "the PHP company" in California.

The Cell architecPIture is finding its way into a vast range of computer systems – from huge supercomputers to inauspicious Playstation game consoles. We'll show you around the Cell and take a look at a sample Cell application.