OpenBSD 5.5, the latest versin of the free, multi-platform UNIX-like operating system with focus on proactive security and integrated cryptography, has been released: “This is a partial list of new features and systems included in OpenBSD 5.5: time_t is now 64 bits on all platforms; from OpenBSD 5.5….
Launching a private cloud on open source software might seem like a daunting task, but fortunately, the OpenStack community is working hard to provide resources and tutorials to make it easier for people of all skill levels. In addition to the official documentation, and books like the one we profiled from O’Reilly, there are several other great howtos out there to help you get through whatever your next step might be.
Ubuntu seemed to dominate much of the headlines today. Two new reviews emerged, both rather flattering for Ubuntu. This couldn’t come at a better time to draw attention away from Canonical’s decision to pull-back from their Ubuntu on Android project. An Aussie has discovered a most embarrassing security issue for Ubuntu while the release schedule for 14.10 is drafted.
Ubuntu 14.10 was released recently and reviews have been trickling in. Two new reviews today said things like this release “is a real turning point” for Ubuntu and that it’s “a very, very decent distribution.” PC ADVISOR’s Andrew Harrison said after testing, “Using Ubuntu is a breeze. The interface is clean, accessible and silky smooth in operation; the interface fast leaving you, its user, productive.” dedoimedo.com expected Double T to fail in several key areas, but was pleasantly surprised.
Eelco Dolstra has announced the release of NixOS 14.04, a new stable build of a distribution that uses a custom package manager, deploys a unique file system layout, and offers many innovative features: “NixOS 14.04 ‘Baboon’ has been released. It is the second stable release branch. In addition….
