Author: JT Smith
LinuxPlanet reviews the GNOME 1.4 beta release and Ximian’s Red Carpet 0.9, which came out in the past week.
Category:
- Linux
U.S. brief in MPAA vs. 2600 case
Author: JT Smith
Slashdotters dissect the brief (at cryptome.org) that the U.S. government filed in the MPAA vs. 2600 case. The government basically believes in the side of
the movie studios, arguing in court that the District Court’s injunction against distributing or linking to DeCSS was correct.
the movie studios, arguing in court that the District Court’s injunction against distributing or linking to DeCSS was correct.
From free to fee: Wireless firms stop giving out freeware
Author: JT Smith
From ZDNet: “Enough is enough, say executives at several wireless software companies that have been
doling out free software for mobile devices.
doling out free software for mobile devices.
Instead of beefing up free downloads to increase brand awareness and prove that their software
is effective and easy to use, companies such as Visto.com and AvantGo are re-emphasizing
efforts on corporations willing to pay for services.”
Will Microsoft ever give us a tax break?
Author: JT Smith
Kelly McNeill of OSOpinion writes “It goes without saying that many of us would be thrilled to receive a little break on our income taxes, as the newly elected U.S. president promised. However, President Bush never seems to talk about the other kind of taxation, specifically the so-called “Microsoft tax.” While it has been officially outlawed by the infamous consent decree of 1995, it is still next to impossible to buy an x86-based personal computer without some variety of Windows.
Obviously, with Linux gaining momentum in recent years, it has become a lot easier to get a Windows alternative preinstalled on systems supplied by major manufacturers. However, out of the top five PC makers in the U.S., which together control about two thirds of all the domestic shipments, only two offer such an option for non-server configurations.”
Rauch Medien releases their RM High Availability Cluster product
Author: JT Smith
Anonymous Reader writes “New York, USA – Rauch Medien (http://www.rauchmedien.com) is proud to announce the release of their RM HA Cluster product. The RM HA Cluster is designed for mission critical and high availability application, where service is crucial. Plus, offers huge performance benefits with servers that can handle thousands of requests a seconds.
RM HA Cluster Capabilities
The RM HA Cluster consists of a collection of servers mounted in a rack running Redhat HA Server and RM enhancements that transparently appear as one large server. If one server fails the other servers will continue the service you are running with no downtime. In addition, performance advantages are seen with load balancing. Load balancing is a technique that allows task to be shared among the collection of servers. This provides huge performance advantages and stability for demanding environments.
RM HA Cluster Capabilities
The RM HA Cluster consists of a collection of servers mounted in a rack running Redhat HA Server and RM enhancements that transparently appear as one large server. If one server fails the other servers will continue the service you are running with no downtime. In addition, performance advantages are seen with load balancing. Load balancing is a technique that allows task to be shared among the collection of servers. This provides huge performance advantages and stability for demanding environments.
RM HA Cluster Features
The RM HA Cluster are based on our 2U servers rack-mounted in our heavy-duty racks. Each system is then configured to the user request, and comes ready to run right from the box. The RM HA Cluster also features the Piranha web GUI for remote administration and management. This eases the chores of managing our cluster system, and shields the complexity of cluster system. In addition, it available in two colors, beige and black.
Availability & System Requirements
The RM HA Cluster is available now, and can be ordered on our web-site at http://www.rauchmedien.com‘>http://www.rauchmedien. com. It comes ready to work with rack, hub, and cables. Prices start at $6,968 (USD).
About Rauch Medien
Rauch Medien is based out of New York, USA, and produces various business and consumer hardware and software. Rauch Medien also maintains a computer tech site called OSFAQ.com (http://www.osfaq.com).
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US praises DeCSS non-publication decision
Author: JT Smith
ZDNET.co.uk: “Uncle Sam is siding with the movie industry in a case that prevents a
magazine from posting and linking to software that makes it possible to
decrypt DVD security.”
magazine from posting and linking to software that makes it possible to
decrypt DVD security.”
An interview with the founder of Redmond Linux
Author: JT Smith
Russ Foster writes “Joseph Cheek faced a difficult task – to make Linux user-friendly on the desktop – even more so than Windows. Joseph and his development team have risen to the challenge and the first full release of Redmond Linux personal edition is imminent. Microsoft may not yet be aware but a mini revolution is taking place in its own back yard. Joseph kindly took time out from his busy schedule to tell us more about his user friendly distribution. Complete story at: SlashTCO.com“
Category:
- Linux
Microsoft exec tells how hacker got in
Author: JT Smith
From SeattleTimes.com: “A top Microsoft executive revealed yesterday how a hacker was
able to view some of the company’s top-secret source code last
October, shedding light on a notorious attack that raised concern
worldwide about network security.”
able to view some of the company’s top-secret source code last
October, shedding light on a notorious attack that raised concern
worldwide about network security.”
Category:
- Linux
Why Linux is giving Microsoft a migraine
Author: JT Smith
If the words didn’t send a chill down the spine of every
Microsoft (MSFT ) shareholder, they should have. At a
January investment conference, Microsoft CEO Steve
Ballmer declared: “Linux is our enemy No. 1.” A few
weeks later, James Allchin, who oversaw the rollout of
Microsoft’s Windows 2000 software, went so far as to
call Linux “a threat to the American way.” Read more at BusinessWeek.com.
Microsoft (MSFT ) shareholder, they should have. At a
January investment conference, Microsoft CEO Steve
Ballmer declared: “Linux is our enemy No. 1.” A few
weeks later, James Allchin, who oversaw the rollout of
Microsoft’s Windows 2000 software, went so far as to
call Linux “a threat to the American way.” Read more at BusinessWeek.com.
Category:
- Linux
Web phones: for the elite few?
Author: JT Smith
Wired.com: “Internet World Wireless is saturated with wireless service providers targeting the big ISPs and telcos. Their products are certainly not geared to the everyday person. Analysts aren’t sure the market will let them flourish.”