Anonymous Reader writes, “An article in the latest Business 2.0 magazine suggests that taking advantage of open-source software can be a critical cost-saving strategy for IT departments, but also warns that there is a limit to what it can do effectively: http://www.business2.com/articles/mag/0,1640,36743 ,FF.html“

“This is the GNOME Summary for 2001-12-16 – 2002-01-04.”

==============================================================
Table of Contents
--------------------------------------------------------------

1. Gnumeric 1.0 out
2. Metatheme 0.6.3 available
3. Tutorial on GNOME2 development
4. Gtk-Sharp status report
5. Review of Galeon
6. Ximian Setup Tools developers never sleep
7. Ximian Setup Tools developers never sleep
8. Evolution excitement never stops
9. Anjuta2 moving fast towards GNOME2
10. gftp 2.0.11 out with GTK+ 2.0 support
11. Translated GNOME summaries
12. Hacker Activity
13. New and Updated Software

==============================================================
1. Gnumeric 1.0 out
--------------------------------------------------------------

The great Gnumeric spreadsheet has been deemed ready for its big 1.0
release by its authors and userbase. Being cleaned of bugs and having
gotten things like Graph support it is now ready for mass
consumption.
So if you want to try out the worlds best and most free spreadsheet
application visit the website and read the release announcement and
start downloading. Many kudos to the Gnumeric team for their great
effort.

        
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-announce-list/2001-December/msg00032.htmlhttp://www.gnome.org/projects/gnumeric

==============================================================
2. Metatheme 0.6.3 available
--------------------------------------------------------------

A new development release of the very cool Metatheme package is
available. For those of you who don't know Metatheme can I tell you
that
it is a GNOME Control Center capplet which lets you choose integrated
themes for the whole desktop. This means that instead of having to
change everything separatly like today, you have the option of using
premade collections of themes to get that nice integrated look for
your
desktop. Currently has support for themes for Sawfish, 
GTK+, XMMS and background images.

        
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-announce-list/2001-December/msg00025.html

==============================================================
3. Tutorial on GNOME2 development
--------------------------------------------------------------

Mikael Hallendal and Richard Hult, two of the fantastic hackers at
CodeFactory has started a series of articles on IBM developerworks
about
GNOME 2.0 development. The first great installment is already up so
make
sure to read these. And start hacking your GNOME2.0 based application
tomorow.

        
http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-gnome1/?t=grgn,p=GTK2

==============================================================
4. Gtk-Sharp status report
--------------------------------------------------------------

Mike Kestner, maintainer of the GTK+ C# bindings wrote a status
report a
few days ago. It details the current status of the bindings and the
issues currently being worked on. With the Mono C# compiler now being
able to compile itself, it really looks like 2002 will be the year
when
C# becomes an option for people wanting to develop GNOME
applications.
Who knows, maybe Mike even reincarnate Achtung in C# :)
        
http://lists.ximian.com/archives/public/gtk-sharp-list/2002-January/000021.html

==============================================================
5. Review of Galeon
--------------------------------------------------------------

They say the best just keep getting better and that is certainly true
for Galeon, technologyreview.org has a review of this fan favourite
application and once again Galeon gets a big thumbs up. Congrats to
the
Galeon dudes. 
       
http://technologyreview.org:8080/reviews/computer_soft/galeon1.0.2

==============================================================
6. Ximian Setup Tools developers never sleep
--------------------------------------------------------------

Chema Celorio is working on yet another Ximian Setup Tool, this time
it
is the DHCP server's turn to get a nice graphical configuration tool.
Talking about Chema, I would also like to give a special thanks to
Chema
from the GNOME summary team for all his contributions to the Summary
last year, keep up the good work dude. Oh, and of course we have a
screenshot of Chema's new creation.

        http://www.gnome.org/~chema/dhcpd.png

==============================================================
7. Ximian Setup Tools developers never sleep
--------------------------------------------------------------

Chema Celorio is working on yet another Ximian Setup Tool, this time
it
is the DHCP server's turn to get a nice graphical configuration.
Talking
about Chema, I would also like to give a special thanks to Chema from
the GNOME summary team for all his contributions to the Summary last
year, keep up the good work dude. Oh, and of course we have a
screenshot
of Chema's new creation.

        http://www.gnome.org/~chema/dhcpd.png

==============================================================
8. Evolution excitement never stops
--------------------------------------------------------------

The world can apparently never get enough of the Evolution groupware
client. This time a big group of hackers let themselves be
photographed
with messages of their experiences, feelings and dreams for this
application. Don't miss this parade of celebrities in new and
exiciting
positures.

        http://gnome.org/~jdub/evolution/

==============================================================
9. Anjuta2 moving fast towards GNOME2
--------------------------------------------------------------

The Anjuta2 Integrated Development Environment is being ported to
GNOME2
as we speak. Jeroen Zwartepoorte posted a message telling us that the
gnome-build component is now ready and ported. Another nice Anjuta2
addition is Gustavo M. Giráldez new layout management dialog. Check
out
the 2 announcements which both include nice screenshots.

       
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-devtools/2002-January/msg00001.htmlhttp://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-devtools/2001-December/msg00013.html

==============================================================
10. gftp 2.0.11 out with GTK+ 2.0 support
--------------------------------------------------------------

The popular ftp client developed by Brian Masney, gftp, has seen a
new
release recently. As which such a mature application most new
additions
are bugfixes and other small fixes, but the last few releases also
support compiling with GTK+ 2.0. So if you want a ftp client for your
GNOME2 desktop just compile with '--enable-gtk20'. 

        http://gftp.seul.org/

==============================================================
11. Translated GNOME summaries
--------------------------------------------------------------

As always we have translations of the GNOME summaries available. So
linked below are French translation, Spanish translation and
Hungarian
translation. If there are other translations available please let us
know.

        http://www.gynov.org/news/index.php4http://es.gnome.org/actualidad/http://cactus.rulez.org/projects/gnome/summary/

==============================================================
12. Hacker Activity
--------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks for Paul Warren for these lists.

Most active modules:
 136 gnucash
 95 gnumeric
 77 galeon
 33 gtk+
 31 evolution
 29 gnomeicu
 29 anjuta
 29 eel
 28 nautilus
 27 libgda
 26 pan
 25 gnome-applets
 25 gnome-core
 20 sodipodi
 18 gnome-i18n
 16 mc
 16 gmime
 16 gimp
 15 gnome-games
 15 librsvg
[113 active modules omitted]

Most active hackers:
 100 linas (gnucash)
 50 rodrigo
 44 darin
 42 jody
 41 pablo
 38 menthos
 37 fejj
 27 hp
 27 chyla
 25 stano
 24 michael
 21 kevinv
 19 mpeseng
 19 andersca
 17 peticolas (gnucash)
 17 battery841
 16 murrayc
 15 cstim (gnucash)
 15 guelzow
 15 proskin
[110 active hackers omitted]


==============================================================
13. New and Updated Software
--------------------------------------------------------------

gFTP  - Multithreaded FTP client
Guikachu  - Application for graphical editing of resource files for 
PalmOS-based pocket computers
pyFind  - Dimple Find File utility for GNOME.
gtk+widgexts  - Gtk+widgexts is a set of extended widgets
gno3dtet  - 3D Tetris.
GTKpas  - An OOP binding to GTK for FreePascal.
pop mail check applet  - Minimalist mail check applet.
vlc  - DVD, VCD and MPEG player for Gnome
Truevision  - 3d modeler for povray
Gnumeric  - Worlds best spreadsheet
Coriander  - GUI IIDC compliant, IEEE1394 Digital Camera.
gtkgrepmail  - Front end to grepmail
FileMenuApplet  - Applet which lets you browse directories
galeon  - Galeon is a GNOME web browser based on Gecko
glame  - Targeted to be the GIMP for audio processing.
GCronTime  - Management of planned operations.
Metatheme  - Whole system themeing
GnomeICU  - Internet Communication Utility for Gnome.
gramps  - GRAMPS is a GNOME/Python based genealogy program.
Solfege  - GNU Solfege is an eartraining program
Tacal  - Tacal: maths program,matrices,complexes,polynoms
Tenes Empanadas Graciela  - Multiplayer turn-based strategy game.
Gfax  - Pop up fax application
gtktalog  - Easily browse a CDROM database.
gnocl  - Tcl extension (package) which implements gtk and gnome
widgets.
Gaphor  - UML modeling environment.
DiaCanvas2  - Library for drawing diagrams.
File Roller  - Archive manager.
rubrica  - An addressbook
MrProject  - Project management program
gnomeradio  - Radio tuner
linphone  - Web-phone.
Firestarter  - Complete firewall tool for Linux machines.
Abiword  - Full featured and cross-plattform Wordprocessor.
GQview  - Simple image viewer
power-applet  - Another Battery monitor applet
wavelan-applet  - Applet to display the signal strength of a WaveLan
card.

For more information on these packages visit the GNOME Software map: 
http://www.gnome.org/applist/listrecent.php3

Ok, Christmas vaction over and a new summary out for your enjoyment.
Remember that if you feel some projects out there don't get the
attention from the summaries that they should, please mail us with a
story idea. I think 95% of all submission we have gotten have been
included so the chance of getting your story printed is quite high.
Christian
gnome-summary@gnome.org

Mandrake: “Joost Pol reported a remotely exploitable buffer overflow in the mutt email client. It is recommended that all mutt users upgrade their packages immediately.”

From:	 Mandrake Linux Security Team <security@linux-mandrake.com>
To:	 security-announce@linux-mandrake.com
Subject: [Security Announce] MDKSA-2002:002 - mutt update
Date:	 9 Jan 2002 05:38:06 -0000

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________________________________________________________________________

                Mandrake Linux Security Update Advisory
________________________________________________________________________

Package name:           mutt
Advisory ID:            MDKSA-2002:002
Date:                   January 8th, 2002
Affected versions:      7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, Corporate Server 1.0.1
________________________________________________________________________

Problem Description:

 Joost Pol reported a remotely exploitable buffer overflow in the mutt
 email client.  It is recommended that all mutt users upgrade their
 packages immediately.
________________________________________________________________________

References:

  http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3774
________________________________________________________________________

Updated Packages:

 Linux-Mandrake 7.1:
 dc0844339910b9ec881bcbda9386bc11  7.1/RPMS/mutt-1.2.5i-6.1mdk.i586.rpm
 08e163b11b3ed5db88cc835d98240a87  7.1/SRPMS/mutt-1.2.5i-6.1mdk.src.rpm

 Linux-Mandrake 7.2:
 edb37e0a3eff7cb05b5552e793cd9584  7.2/RPMS/mutt-1.2.5i-6.2mdk.i586.rpm
 da26b763cbd25cb70b7dc7ea0eb67f80  7.2/SRPMS/mutt-1.2.5i-6.2mdk.src.rpm

 Mandrake Linux 8.0:
 155bec67a9f85c0d83f47a9521a177eb  8.0/RPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.i586.rpm
 39c63a5b76b6956f0d750970c58ab952  8.0/SRPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.src.rpm

 Mandrake Linux 8.0/ppc:
 0adec05415db85e16cd462380e695e34  ppc/8.0/RPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.ppc.rpm
 39c63a5b76b6956f0d750970c58ab952  ppc/8.0/SRPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.src.rpm

 Mandrake Linux 8.1:
 ed4d390b9b84dbff3a049b1f4b56aece  8.1/RPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.i586.rpm
 39c63a5b76b6956f0d750970c58ab952  8.1/SRPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.src.rpm

 Mandrake Linux 8.1/ia64:
 bf0fb036e1fd4a263ff2f05fe3a0b29b  ia64/8.1/RPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.ia64.rpm
 39c63a5b76b6956f0d750970c58ab952  ia64/8.1/SRPMS/mutt-1.3.25i-1.1mdk.src.rpm

 Corporate Server 1.0.1:
 dc0844339910b9ec881bcbda9386bc11  1.0.1/RPMS/mutt-1.2.5i-6.1mdk.i586.rpm
 08e163b11b3ed5db88cc835d98240a87  1.0.1/SRPMS/mutt-1.2.5i-6.1mdk.src.rpm
________________________________________________________________________

Bug IDs fixed (see https://qa.mandrakesoft.com for more information):

________________________________________________________________________

To upgrade automatically, use MandrakeUpdate.  The verification of md5
checksums and GPG signatures is performed automatically for you.

If you want to upgrade manually, download the updated package from one 
of our FTP server mirrors and upgrade with "rpm -Fvh *.rpm".  A list of
FTP mirrors can be obtained from:

  http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/ftp.php

Please verify the update prior to upgrading to ensure the integrity of
the downloaded package.  You can do this with the command:

  rpm --checksig <filename>

All packages are signed by MandrakeSoft for security.  You can obtain
the GPG public key of the Mandrake Linux Security Team from:

  https://www.mandrakesecure.net/RPM-GPG-KEYS

Please be aware that sometimes it takes the mirrors a few hours to 
update.

You can view other update advisories for Mandrake Linux at:

  http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/

MandrakeSoft has several security-related mailing list services that
anyone can subscribe to.  Information on these lists can be obtained by
visiting:

  http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/mlist.php

If you want to report vulnerabilities, please contact

  security@linux-mandrake.com
________________________________________________________________________

Type Bits/KeyID     Date       User ID
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Mandrake: “There are some insecure permissions on configuration files and executables with the bind 9.x packages shipped with Mandrake Linux 8.0
and 8.1. This update provides stricter permissions by making the /etc/rndc.conf and /etc/rndc.key files read/write by the named user and
by making /sbin/rndc-confgen and /sbin/rndc read/write/executable only by root.”

From:	 Mandrake Linux Security Team <security@linux-mandrake.com>
To:	 security-announce@linux-mandrake.com
Subject: [Security Announce] MDKSA-2002:001 - bind update
Date:	 9 Jan 2002 05:39:15 -0000

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________________________________________________________________________

                Mandrake Linux Security Update Advisory
________________________________________________________________________

Package name:           bind
Advisory ID:            MDKSA-2002:001
Date:                   January 8th, 2002
Affected versions:      8.0, 8.1
________________________________________________________________________

Problem Description:

 There are some insecure permissions on configuration files and 
 executables with the bind 9.x packages shipped with Mandrake Linux 8.0
 and 8.1.  This update provides stricter permissions by making the 
 /etc/rndc.conf and /etc/rndc.key files read/write by the named user and
 by making /sbin/rndc-confgen and /sbin/rndc read/write/executable only
 by root.
________________________________________________________________________

References:

________________________________________________________________________

Updated Packages:

 Mandrake Linux 8.0:
 a086335b56151269c252428df794e154  8.0/RPMS/bind-9.1.1-1.1mdk.i586.rpm
 080d61511f43ecbfc07809221e0e70b7  8.0/RPMS/bind-devel-9.1.1-1.1mdk.i586.rpm
 05ba599912dd98bdc328c715c4ebdf81  8.0/RPMS/bind-utils-9.1.1-1.1mdk.i586.rpm
 60e59fff8813f9deed9d5609f13a3717  8.0/SRPMS/bind-9.1.1-1.1mdk.src.rpm

 Mandrake Linux 8.0/ppc:
 a47de0d17b2dcd23ce62eae65dd89807  ppc/8.0/RPMS/bind-9.1.1-1.1mdk.ppc.rpm
 222df499cf38cb841775ea6747137c0f  ppc/8.0/RPMS/bind-devel-9.1.1-1.1mdk.ppc.rpm
 ce6ccf198b23d29f9f37fecf1db255d2  ppc/8.0/RPMS/bind-utils-9.1.1-1.1mdk.ppc.rpm
 60e59fff8813f9deed9d5609f13a3717  ppc/8.0/SRPMS/bind-9.1.1-1.1mdk.src.rpm

 Mandrake Linux 8.1:
 a4eef4e0fce2bdd649ae6612356726cf  8.1/RPMS/bind-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.i586.rpm
 686b991d8419f092a28d550cebb3f232  8.1/RPMS/bind-devel-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.i586.rpm
 d4c542fd7f269941e76e650f1db3700f  8.1/RPMS/bind-utils-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.i586.rpm
 34d4ac467dd564c0d6684b0da9d5fb59  8.1/SRPMS/bind-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.src.rpm

 Mandrake Linux 8.1/ia64:
 9ee1dc19901e19f6f514faef21ce0c34  ia64/8.1/RPMS/bind-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.ia64.rpm
 a01256b2b4100c837285641f8c25d5b6  ia64/8.1/RPMS/bind-devel-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.ia64.rpm
 34ce63ee81f72f643960e8aadd95dfad  ia64/8.1/RPMS/bind-utils-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.ia64.rpm
 34d4ac467dd564c0d6684b0da9d5fb59  ia64/8.1/SRPMS/bind-9.2.0-0.rc3.2mdk.src.rpm
________________________________________________________________________

Bug IDs fixed (see https://qa.mandrakesoft.com for more information):

________________________________________________________________________

To upgrade automatically, use MandrakeUpdate.  The verification of md5
checksums and GPG signatures is performed automatically for you.

If you want to upgrade manually, download the updated package from one 
of our FTP server mirrors and upgrade with "rpm -Fvh *.rpm".  A list of
FTP mirrors can be obtained from:

  http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/ftp.php

Please verify the update prior to upgrading to ensure the integrity of
the downloaded package.  You can do this with the command:

  rpm --checksig <filename>

All packages are signed by MandrakeSoft for security.  You can obtain
the GPG public key of the Mandrake Linux Security Team from:

  https://www.mandrakesecure.net/RPM-GPG-KEYS

Please be aware that sometimes it takes the mirrors a few hours to 
update.

You can view other update advisories for Mandrake Linux at:

  http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/

MandrakeSoft has several security-related mailing list services that
anyone can subscribe to.  Information on these lists can be obtained by
visiting:

  http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/mlist.php

If you want to report vulnerabilities, please contact

  security@linux-mandrake.com
________________________________________________________________________

Type Bits/KeyID     Date       User ID
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MobliX: “In June 2001 I [received] an informal request from the German legal representative of Les Editions Albert Rene (Paris) holder of the trademarks “Asterix” and “Obelix,” to unregister the name MobiliX, otherwise they would take legal action… In November 2001 MobiliX [was] legally charged to withdraw the trademark, to pay a compensation and more… [S]ince another severe case against the SuSE Linux distribution is on the way, we decided to make the MobiliX case public now.” Read more here

LinuxDevices.com reports that “Royal Consumer Information Products unveiled a new Linux-powered PDA today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV. Royal’s new “Lin@x” PDA sports a full-color graphic LCD display and is based on a 206MHz Intel StrongARM processor with 16MB of Flash ROM and 32MB of system RAM. This latest Linux-based PDA is expected to hit store shelves by mid-2002 and be priced at $299.” You can see the LinuxDevices.com article (with picture) or read the press release.

Eugenia writes, “A new, Linux-based operating system released recently, called Simply GNUstep and it is based on the GNUstep architecture, originally built by NeXT (OpenSTEP) and is now also used by MacOSX (Cocoa). The alpha version of the x86-based OS is available for download and boots off the 110 MB bootable CD. The cool thing about Simply GNUstep is its partial source compatibility with MacOSX programs (further compatibility is still worked on) and its clean infrastructure, as it only includes GnuSTEP graphical applications like WindowMaker, Mail.app etc. You can read an introduction article at OSNews.”

SiliconValley.com reports on the Lindows project that’s supposed to allow Windows programs to run on a Linux OS. “Michael Robertson started his IBM notebook computer. He launched a Microsoft
PowerPoint slide presentation about a product he hopes to be selling soon.

The product was the operating system he was running. Hint: It wasn’t Microsoft
Windows.”

Rajesh Goyal writes, LinuxCertified,Inc. a leading provider of Linux training, will offer weekend system administration bootcamp on January 19-20, 2002 in San Francisco bay area (south bay). This workshop is designed for busy information technology professionals and is designed to cover the most important Linux administration areas. All attendees get a free Linux laptop.

In addition to carefully designed lecture material delivered by experienced Linux professionals, there is a heavy emphasis on hands-on learning. The training starts two weeks before the actual class, with access to an online Linux server, where students complete few challenging pre-class activities. Attendees get a powerful Linux laptop on their arrival, along with other class materials. They load Linux on their laptop during the class, and use it for all the class activities and assignments. At the end of the class they take this laptop with them to further enhance their Linux expertise. Absolute beginners with no UNIX experience can first come to the popular “Linux Fundamentals” class and subsequently join the system administration bootcamp.

Rapid growth of Linux into corporate and government IT environments is fueling the need for Linux certified professionals. CIOs and managers are eager to have Linux experts in their organizations. A certification provides a tangible mechanism for their hiring evaluation, as well as a means to market the prowess of organizations.

“As an independent IT consultant I am always on my toes to learn new technologies, without much free time to devote to classes. The LinuxCertified bootcamp was a perfect way for me to jump start my Linux knowledge. I can now use Linux as a valuable tool in my career,” said Taylor Cottam, an independent consultant who joined one of the LinuxCertified, Inc. weekend bootcamps.

This weekend bootcamp is specially designed to prepare the attendees for the objectives of Level 1 certification exams offered by Linux Professional Institute (LPI). The workshop also meets the objectives of the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam and Sair Linux & GNU certification (LCA). Our attendees build a strong sense of community with our instructors, fellow students, and our network of recruiters and companies looking for Linux consultants.

About LinuxCertified, Inc.

The mission of LinuxCertified, Inc. is to bring Linux to mainstream IT usage. We firmly believe that Linux has an enormous potential, once it crosses over from the early adopters to the more mainstream users. Our goal is to help this transition by providing:

– Linux trained and certified professionals
– Linux certified products that cater to mainstream users rather than early adopters.

Contact:
info@linuxcertified.com
http://www.linuxcertified.com/
Tel: 408 314 6700

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

“This edition of the Linux in education report is two days late to allow us to report on a major new addition to the Linux
community: Schoolforge. Schoolforge is a coalition of many groups (more than 30 at the time this was written) from around the world that are
working on getting open resources into the schools. By “open resources,” we mean Free/Open Source software, but more than that.” More at seul.org.