Author: JT Smith
Andre Hedrick, the maintainer of the ATA/IDE layer in the Linux Kernel, speaks out in an interview with LinuxJournal on the issue of the recent CPRM proposal.
Category:
- Unix
Third version of Swedish GNU GPL v 2 online
Author: JT Smith
“The Swedish translation of GNU GPL 2 has been updated to a third and probably final version. This version has been proofread by two programmers in the GNU field and two lawyers versed in the software license field. Still no one is endorsed to use the Swedish translation, but rather encouraged to use the original English version. I hope this document will encourage more Swedes to enjoy the world of free software use and development.
“You’ll find version 3 of the Swedish translation of GNU GPL 2
online.”
Submitted by Mikael Pawlo.
Category:
- Open Source
Wine gets Direct3D support
Author: JT Smith
Slashdot has information about a company intending to help WINE, the Windows non-emulator for Linux, improve its support for Direct3D and DirectX APIs.
Cassini space probe moves on despite problems
Author: JT Smith
CBS reports on the progress of the Cassini space probe as it moves toward Saturn. The space craft had had earlier trouble.
Category:
- Linux
CPRM proposed for IDE drives
Author: JT Smith
The Register discusses what CPRM is and what its addition to IDE hardware could mean.
Category:
- Unix
Weekly Security Tools Digest
Author: JT Smith
SecurityPortal offers a summary of the latest changes and updates to free security software tools.
Category:
- Linux
Passing of a wireless pioneer
Author: JT Smith
Al Gross (W8PAL), ham radio operator, inventor of the “walkie-talkie” handheld radio, and creator of technologies that eventually led to the creation of the pager and cellular phone, died four days before Christmas at his home in Sun City, Arizona. More at ZDNet.
Category:
- Linux
Pentium 4: In depth
Author: JT Smith
“The PC industry is taking a huge leap backwards as Intel’s new flagship Pentium 4 processor turns out to be an engineering disaster that will hurt both consumers and computer manufacturers for some time to come.” Complete review at Emulators.com.
Category:
- Unix
Top tech events of 2001
Author: JT Smith
From LinuxWorld in January to COMDEX in November, ZDNet lists the top technology conferences of the coming year.
Category:
- Linux
Lanop expands Linux training
Author: JT Smith
TechWeb reports on Lanop’s plan to add twelve new Linux training centers to its nationwide operations.
Category:
- Linux