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Exclusive: Microsoft working to port its applications to Linux

Author: JT Smith

Microsoft is working closely with a company called Mainsoft to port its Windows applications to open source operating system Linux and,
possibly, other versions of Unix, reports WinInfo.

Napster preps for next step in copyright suit

Author: JT Smith

Reuters reports lawyers for Napster this week put the finishing touches on a brief due Friday, marking the next step in the song-swapping company’s landmark court battle over copyright protection in cyberspace.

Court throws out some new wiretapping rules

Author: JT Smith

The telecommunications industry and privacy groups are applauding a court decision throwing out new phone surveillance capabilities required by federal regulators, the ruling could also have implications for the FBI’s new “Carnivore” system, which can monitor
e-mails reported the Associated Press

Indian participant at Linux World Expo

Author: JT Smith

Linux PR offers a look at moreLinux.com, the only Indian participant at Linux World Expo.

Category:

  • Linux

BSD waits for its turn

Author: JT Smith

Sam Williams of UpsideToday looks at the BSD community and its tendency toward internal division.

Category:

  • Open Source

Penguin Computing and OpenSales announce marketing alliance

Author: JT Smith

Under the terms of the agreement, OpenSales will promote the Linux-based server and computing systems of Penguin Computing reports NewsAlert.

SGI frees OpenGL brand to Linux coders

Author: JT Smith

SGI has opened its OpenGL brand to the Linux world through a new licensing program aimed at open source software developers reports The Register.

Category:

  • Open Source

Herzfield spills all about Eazel

Author: JT Smith

Andrew Orlowski at The Register writes: “LinuxWorld has been Eazel’s coming out party, and it’s with a self-denial bordering on the Jesuit that we waited for Herzfeld himself to take us through Nautilus, Eazel’s pride and joy.”

Category:

  • Open Source

OpenSales AllCommerce application now bundled with Linux LockBox

Author: JT Smith

According to both parties, the bundling agreement will combine the transaction support for multiple and decentralized databases offered by OpenSales software with the Linux-based security solutions of Guardian Digital, reports Business Wire.

Smells like Teen Spiritualism

Author: JT Smith

A Compaq notebook appears to have put its owner in contact with long-dead Nirvana star Kurt Cobain reports The Register.

Category:

  • Management