Sun takes command of VirtualBox, adds 64-bit, VHD support (BetaNews)

4 September 2008, 2:56 pm

It should be the easiest, most readily available software anywhere for setting up a Linux environment on a Windows host. And maybe it will be, but in the meantime, BetaNews tests seem to indicate VirtualBox 2.0.0 has a few hurdles to overcome.... 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

Internet TV broadcaster targets MIDs (Linux Devices)

3 September 2008, 9:57 am

— Aug. 25, 2008 — Internet TV (ITV) service provider Move Networks announced an ITV media player optimized for mobile Internet devices (MIDs) based on the Intel Atom and the Linux-based Moblin stack. The Move Media Player for MIDs will deliver video from partners like ABC, Fox, and ESPN. ...... read more

Getting to grips with Linux (BBC News)

3 September 2008, 3:11 am

One punter offers his views on coming to grips with an alternative to Windows.... read more

Life with Linux (BBC News)

3 September 2008, 2:55 am

The ups and downs of converting to open source... read more

"IDTV" chipset runs Linux (Linux Devices)

2 September 2008, 5:12 pm

— Aug. 25, 2008 — Swiss semiconductor vendor Micronas has announced a Linux-based reference platform for flat-panel, H.264 compatible HDTVs.... read more