Linux in U.S. Schools: Why the Resistance? (IT Management)

5 September 2008, 3:34 am

“Software alternatives are just not available for Linux.” I hear the statement above almost everyday. What makes the statement so ridiculous is that it is completely inaccurate 99 percent of the time.... read more

C-DAC launches BOSS Linux version 3.0 (CIOL)

4 September 2008, 10:57 pm

BANGALORE, INDIA: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing , C-DAC has launched its Bharat Operating Systems Solutions (BOSS) Linux software version 3.0 developed by NRCFOSS (National Resource Centre for Free/Open Source Software).... read more

Software connects Linux MIDs to PC media (Linux Devices)

4 September 2008, 3:57 pm

— Aug. 26, 2008 — Orb Networks has joined a growing list of video broadcast service providers supporting Intel-based mobile Internet devices (MIDs).... read more

Linux radio keeps it simple (Linux Devices)

4 September 2008, 11:42 am

— Aug. 26, 2008 — Pure has announced an Internet radio that runs embedded Linux and provides FM and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) playback. The Evoke Flow radio offers WiFi connectivity and media streaming from a connected PC, and is paired with a Internet search portal called the Pure Lounge... read more

Ten key differences between Linux and Windows (ZDNet)

4 September 2008, 6:12 am

Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Here are the key differences dis... read more

Linux MIDs gain "fancy" GUI (Linux Devices)

3 September 2008, 12:57 pm

— Aug. 25, 2008 — FST announced a software development kit (SDK) for its lightweight graphics stack optimized for mobile Internet devices (MIDs). The FancyPants SDK for MIDs combines an API for the lightweight GUI with an embedded runtime, and is designed to work with the Linux-based Moblin stac... read more