Whitepaper: Slash Your Technology Refresh Costs by Up to 60 Percent Sponsored by HP HP 3PAR Thin Provisioning Software improves storage system efficiency and optimizes capacity utilization system-wide. It does this by addressing the problem of capacity over-allocation through eliminating the need to dedicate storage capacity up-front and on a per-application basis. Click Here >> Why I was wrong about Microsoft Rather than pursuing an aggressive strategy, Microsoft suddenly seemed to have seen the light. It started making conciliatory noises, seeking to work with open source groups rather than against them. It was certainly an uplifting story of good triumphing over, well, not-so-good. Although as a cynical journalist I was obliged to be sceptical, I did begin to feel that there were grounds for optimism when it came to Microsoft's evolving attitude toward open source. Alas, I was wrong. Read more >> Goodbye Linux Mint 8 Clement Lefebvre and the community behind the Linux Mint project announced a few minutes ago on their official blog that Linux Mint 8 (Helena) operating system will reach end-of-life on April 29th, 2011. Read more >> Google cracks down on Android fragmentation The Silicon Valley giant has laid down the law to prevent Android becoming more fragmented. Any changes will now have to be approved by the company's head of mobile, Andy Rubin, according to a report in Business Week. Read more >> Problems Linux Enthusiasts Refuse to Address Despite the many successes seen from the desktop Linux camp over the years, there are some areas that continue to be left largely unchecked. Rather than automatically painting my findings with a negative brush, instead let's examine each issue closely. In this article, I'll tackle specific concerns I've noticed and focus on whether these issues present any real concern for us in the long run. Read more >> How to get a career in open source Many people are absolutely enthralled by Linux and open source, and what could be better than taking your hobby and making it your career? Ubuntu community manager Jono Bacon shares some expert advice. Read more >> | Webopedia Term of The Day: Linux on Windows Linux on Windows refers to running the Linux open source operating system or native Linux applications on Windows computers. There are two general options for running Linux on Windows. Read more >> The Perfect Desktop - OpenSUSE 11.4 (GNOME) This tutorial shows how you can set up an OpenSUSE 11.4 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. Read more >> Hercules launches new 10-inch Linux and A8 eCafe netbooks Both of the netbooks have 10-inch screens with 1024 x 600 resolution and HDMI outputs. The rigs also both run a custom Linux version and have ARM Coretex-A8 processors inside. Read more >> Ten top Linux e-publishing tools Just because publishing has shifted from the traditional routes does not remove the need for skill. You still have to be able to edit and employ the tools and procedures for getting your books into, say, Amazon's or Apple's systems. So let's look at 10 Linux tools that can help your get your book into the market. Read more >> |