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Eazel’s notice that it has shut down

Author: JT Smith

It’s on Eazel’s Web site. “Our most diligentn efforts were not sufficient to secure additional funding. We’re disappointed that we can’t continue developing software and services for users of Open Source Software. We are confident, however, that Nautilus development will continue forward.” Here’s another announcement on the gnome.org mailing list.

Category:

  • Open Source

Comparing three Linux PDAs

Author: JT Smith

From the folks at O’Reilly: “In the past, laptops have been the only real option for mobile Linux,
but that’s changing. A recent article on the O’Reilly Network compares
three Linux PDAs: Compaq’s iPAQ, Agenda Computing’s VR3 and G.Mate’s
Yopy. ” This is the first part of a four-part series testing Linux PDAs.

Kernel Cousin KDE #9: system configuration tools, and more

Author: JT Smith

Zork.net: “Welcome to KC KDE! After a schedule-related challenge that prevented last week’s issue from appearing, we are back again with a
summary of the last week’s development mailing lists. The week in KDE development was marked by incremental improvements all
across the desktop.”

Category:

  • Open Source

Linux-Mandrake 8.0 now available in retail stores

Author: JT Smith

PRNewswire: “MandrakeSoft announces the immediate availability of boxed
sets of Linux-Mandrake Version 8.0 in retail outlets throughout the world.
There are three version 8.0 products, each designed to suit end-user needs:
MandrakeLinux Standard Edition 8.0, for both new and experienced users;
MandrakeLinux PowerPack Edition 8.0, for power users or those setting up a
workstation or server; and MandrakeLinux ProSuite Edition 8.0, the Linux
enterprise solution for small and medium-sized businesses.”

Opera follows up Linux version with IBM appliance

Author: JT Smith

The Register: “Opera Software has followed up the release of Opera 5.0 for Linux with an IBM
coup – the company has announced that IBM will be using Opera 5.0 for QNX for
its NetVista Internet appliance.”

Category:

  • Open Source

Nokia looks to Linux for games

Author: JT Smith

ZDNET.co.uk: “With major competitors such as the PlayStation 2 for games and
TiVo’s device for home entertainment already finding firm footholds in
the market, garnering support among developers is critical to the
success of any new format.”

Category:

  • Linux

‘Hackers’ target copycat dotcom

Author: JT Smith

Ananova: “A Hong Kong imitator of dotcom deathwatch site F***edcompany.com has been hacked into and threatened by fans of the US-based forum.”

Free copies of Pride’s copy-protected CD on the ‘Net

Author: JT Smith

ZDNET.co.uk:
Free copies of songs from country music singer Charley Pride’s latest
album appeared on the Internet this week, just shortly before a
version of the CD incorporating new anti-copying technology was
released in US stores on Tuesday.”

Napster looking for beta testers for new format

Author: JT Smith

An anonymous reader writes: “Due to be released sometime this summer, Napster’s subscription service is ready for testing. The company is now recruiting users to help put the upcoming product through its paces. Beta Testing is expected to begin within the month. More at MP3Newswire.

Yet another IIS exploit reported

Author: JT Smith

The Register: “It’s been a rough two weeks for IIS security. On 1 May it was our solemn duty to
report the IIS .printer ISAPI vulnerability; on 8 May we reported the sadmind/IIS
worm; and today we have to inform you of a brand new stuff-up affecting IIS 4.0
and 5.0, handily exploited with a simple Unicode trick.”

Category:

  • Linux