On ZioBudda.net (the Italian Linux Portal) there is a review (in italian language) of the italian book “Imparare Linux in 24ore” (say: how to learn Linux programming in 24h).
From the original: “Sono davvero lieto di poter recensire uno dei pochi libri in italiano che parlino della programmazione sotto Linux, soprattutto se il testo in questione è davvero di buon livello…”
–Michel Morelli

Microsoft today released a free 120-day downloadable version of
its Commerce Server 2000 software, which is slated to be
generally available at retail outlets next month, reports ZDCOUK.

ZDCOUK reports: “Transmeta — which made its codemorphing software the
centrepiece of its low-power chips — has developed one
approach to insuring compatibility. IBM Research, with its
Dynamically Architected Instruction Set from Yorktown (DAISY)
translator, is building another.”

Newsforge reader Saint writes: “The Journal of Open Source Medical Computing (JOSMC) is open and issuing its first call for papers. The Journal was started after the success of Linux Medical News indicated the need for a more scholarly publication. The Journal ‘…is an electronic forum for disseminating information on free
and open source medical computing.
Scholarly work on any aspect of free
and open source medical computing will be considered for
peer-reviewed publication…’ Read the editorial guidelines for information on submitting articles, editorials or features. There is a list of possible subject matter here.”

Wired reports: “The so-called ‘first sale doctrine’ takes the spotlight at public hearings on copyright law. Current owners like the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, but critics say new encryption technologies impede the rights of the public to re-sell what they’ve purchased.”

Linux Today guest author TJ Miller writes about how Linux keeps popping up in the strangest places.

Florida Today reports that the process now takes two steps as the information is encrypted and
authenticated to verify the sender. IBM has developed an algorithm that allows
both operations to be performed at once – cutting the time in half.

“It’s not just a low-priced small-office server appliance anymore. With its
latest Qube 3 server, Cobalt Networks Inc. has done the seemingly
impossible: turned an appliance into a complete and viable platform. We
won’t say that it’s the equal of NetWare, Unix or Windows platforms, but
the Linux-based Qube 3 is turning into an attractive powerhouse of its
own.” TechSearch reports.

Personal computer makers can’t seem to shake investor worries that there are too many desktop machines piling up in warehouses with little promise of shipment anytime soon, even as the holidays approach. From the Dallas News.

LWN.net lets you check up on the latest with your favorite distro.