IDG.net: “An Internet worm that affects Linux-based servers running Red Hat Inc.’s
version of the open-source operating system has been causing aggravation for some users over
the past week, although security analysts said they haven’t yet seen any permanent damage that
was caused by the so-called Ramen code.”

MSNBC reports that Intel, gazing into its crystal ball and seeing the notebook system as the future of the computer industry, has decided to give our laps a break from the heat and is designing a new low-power chip along the lines of Crusoe.

MSNBC says that, according to Corel, during the Setup routine,
Setup starts copying files as anticipated after
choosing the Install button. What’s not
expected is that the system may reboot without
warning at any time during the file copy process. Wow! I’m surprised! Are you surprised?

LinuxDevices, which belongs to ZDNET, not to be confused with AllLinuxDevices, which belongs to internet.com, aims to delight with the release of the latest issue of its embedded Linux newsletter.

IDG.net says: “VA Linux Systems Inc. got hammered on the Nasdaq stock market
Wednesday after issuing an earnings warning late Tuesday. In
addition, a law firm announced a class action suit against the
company, alleging misconduct surrounding its IPO.” Actually, a few of us got hammered on cheap bourbon Wednesday… it’s a lot more affordable than even the Nasdaq. (ed. note: VA Linux owns Newsforge.)

LinuxToday, the uber-news gatherer of the Open Source community, has posted an announcement from theKompany.com about Athera, their new messaging and groupware client.

Over at Linux Weekly News, they’re keeping us straight on everything Linux.

CNet reports that Sun has put in $5,000,000 of $24,000,000 in open source security software company Tripwire. Tripwire is an intruder-detection system commonly used on Linux servers.

ZDNet asks if the AOL-Time Warner merger could result in monopoly-induced connection fee hikes. The merger will cost a lot, and the costs could be passed on to consumers, says the article.

ZDNet reports that Palm and AMD have struck a deal to have AMD make flash memory for the next few years. The deal is as a result of Palm shortages caused by missing components recently.