Linux kernel patch management system

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Linux Today offers for public review and comment, a proposal to improve the kernel development process.

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Linux

Linux supercluster briefing center opens

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

IBM today announced the opening of the industry’s first Linux supercluster briefing center for customers developing scalable applications on Linux systems, from NewsAlert.

Register your domain free

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

According to PC World News, DomainZero.com appears to be the first to offer free registration without accompanying banner advertising.

Intel releases computer vision software for Linux

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Business Wire reports, the Open Source Computer Vision Library provides a wide range of functions, including gesture recognition, object-tracking, face recognition and camera calibration, that will help researchers develop ways to use “computer vision” as a method for people to interact with computers.

Secure Digital Music group issues challenge

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Reuter is reporting, The Secure Digital Music Initiative is offering $10,000 to any
computer cracker who can break the encryption that the organization has developed to protect online entertainment.

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Linux

1.3B wireless data users by 2004

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The number of subscribers to wireless data services will grow rapidly
from 170 million worldwide in 2000 to more than 1.3 billion in 2004,
according to a study released Tuesday by market research company
Cahners In-Stat Group, from IDG News Service.

Harris Interactive drops ISP lawsuit

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

IDG News Service reports, Harris Interactive Tuesday announced that it has dropped its lawsuit against a number of leading ISPs and an antispam organization.

Flash done right? Think ‘usability’

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

This article from the Boston Globe’s digitalMass surmises, for Flash to live up to its promise, its fans have to move beyond the current flavor-of-the-month.

The story of MacOS X

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

On the day of its public debut, MacWorld offers a complete overview of Apple’s new operating system, from Aqua to
pre-emptive multitasking.

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Open Source

Inktomi to buy FastForward Networks

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The deal adds live broadcasting technology and management to Inktomi’s suite of licensed products that provide online searches and manage Internet traffic, reports Reuters.