Author: JT Smith
Slashdot has posted that Sony has announced it will be using Be’s BeIA software for its Internet Appliance. BeNews has more info, such as planned prices and release dates.
Open Source Online China releases the second edition of its Linux
Author: JT Smith
“Open Source Online China (www.oso.com.cn) today announces its second edition of its DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Internet hybrid package called OSO-DAWN No.1 that offers an individual the tools and means to learn, build and host a real website. ” Read the full release courtesy of Linux PR.
Linux Gaming: Looking back and looking forward.
Author: JT Smith
Slashdot has a perspective and discussion on gaming in Linux. They mention the releases of next-gen desktop environments (such as KDE2) which allow a lower barrier to entry, XF4’s better 3D infrastructure, and companies like Loki games which make a living by porting games to Linux, as well as what still needs to be done.
PDAHealthWare to offer free health information
Author: JT Smith
PDAHealthWare writes “PDAHealthWare, maker of ‘Health Empowerment Tools’ personal health software, will offer a free health information newsletter that is intended to promote wellness and help users interact on a more informed basis with their physicians. It is not intended to cover purely disease specific information.
In addition, PDAHealthWare plans to offer free add-on E-Documents in the near future for the Palm, based on information in its free newsletter that will be currently available via email.
Find out more about ‘Health Empowerment Tools’, or sign up for the newsletter at their website, http://www.pdahealthware.com.”
Snort 1.7 released
Author: JT Smith
Lwn.net has details of the recent Snort release. “Snort is an Open Source (GPL) Network Intrusion Detection System that’s been freely available for just over two years.“
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- Linux
A lot of misinformation about BSD
Author: JT Smith
BSDToday has a semi-rant-ish Op-ed piece about licensing and BSD, specifically as (mis)represented by Tucows. “ This editorial is not to slam on TuCows, but to try to share some thoughts and information to hopefully clear up some of the continuing misunderstandings. First I’ll quickly go through some of problems; then I’ll quickly cover a few lessons that the we can learn.“
KDE vs. GNOME: One User’s Experience, due=pe
Author: JT Smith
Unsure of which desktop environment is right for you? Read this review on 32bits online.
“I’d like to share some experiences with KDE and GNOME in the hope that they’ll be useful to people thinking of giving one or both of them a try. KDE and GNOME: what are they?“
“I’d like to share some experiences with KDE and GNOME in the hope that they’ll be useful to people thinking of giving one or both of them a try. KDE and GNOME: what are they?“
Linus: Partying hard over Linux 2.4
Author: JT Smith
Sick and tired of “the new Kernel makes Linux eaiser to use” and other standard boilerplate articles about the recent 2.4.0 release? ZDNet has posted an interview with Linus himself. And he pulls no punches in helping make this a good, informative, and fun read.
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- Linux
Commentary: Linux 2.4 is here — now what?
Author: JT Smith
In this editorial on ZDNet, one Linux user writes about how they won’t be running out to upgrade to the new major release of the Linux kernel.
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- Linux
Understanding Linux file permissions
Author: JT Smith
Mayank writes “In a secure multi-user environment like Linux, file permissions access rights are defined. However, these access rights can cause problems for new users who are used to the access-anything style of DOS/Windows. This is a short guide aimed at such novice users that explains the basics and also the commands that are used to manage and administer these permissions. Article here on FreeOS.com“
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- Linux