Here’s how Linux Today explains it: “By way of context, the issue this mail centers around is Linus’ announcement of a
moratorium on major device numbers. A mail from Peter Anvin explained that Linus
hopes a “new and better method for device space handling will emerge as a result” of
the short term chaos this may induce. Whether you care to delve into the details of
kernel development or not, however, the comment that bears consideration is: “When
Microsoft defines darkness to be standard, we laugh at them. When we do it, Alan Cox
stands up for it and claims that it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Double standards,
anybody?””

WIred News: ”
With peer-to-peer networks continuing to evolve, it was only a matter of time before the adult entertainment
industry moved center stage in the development process.

Nudester, a file-trading network for adult entertainment, allows its operators to have more control over who and
what is on their networks thanks to automated programs that troll the system.”

In a message reposted at Linux Today, SuSE KDE developer writes: “This week we hope to deliver KDE 2.2 beta 1… I will tag CVS on wednesday evening (that’s thursday morning in
Europe). Once CVS is tagged, only bugfixes that need to go in the
beta release should be committed.”

In this issue of Debian Weekly News: Security notes, package lists for 2.2r4, boot floppy information, and this week’s new stuff.

Brian Vincent posts the latest summary of discussions on the Wine mailing lists.

Ximian has released version 0.10 of Evolution, a.k.a “Tasmanian Devil.” Evolution is a mailer, calendar, and address book application for GNOME. Check out Ximian’s Evolution page for more information.

EE Times: ” In an unprecedented move, Cisco Systems Inc.
will offer the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) upgrade to its IOS IP
network software as a free download from its Web site. In addition, Cisco
will provide customer support for IPv6 through its Technical Assistance
Center, along with a full suite of training courses.”

Mariuz writes “Well, I never programmed in VB but
some says that in the (DOT) net stuff
the VB guys will have to convert to the
new Microsoft way (yet another way …;)) so the old VB will die and the new one have OOP(a la C++). Poor programmers 🙁 they will have to choose between Java or Delphi.”
Read the full story at ZDNet Interactive Week.

CNET News.com reports that .biz and .info, two of the new ICANN-approved top level domain names, could be active as early as August.

Apple gave reporters a preview of its very first retail stores, set to open to the public this Saturday in McLean, Va., and Glendale, Calif. CEO Steve Jobs says that additional stores will open in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles within the next six to eight weeks. CNET News.com. Pictures and store descriptions can be found at Apple’s site.