Owl is a small security-enhanced Linux distribution for servers. Owl also makes a good base system for customized virtual machine images and embedded systems, and Owl live CDs with remote SSH access are good for recovering or installing systems .

www.topix.net | 7/30/10 11:19 AM

By Source Seeker on Wed, 07/28/10 - 5:55pm. Yesterday SAP took another step into the open source world by signing on to use the Black Duck Suite .

www.topix.net | 7/30/10 9:14 AM

Speaking to Wall Street analysts, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer noted that tablets are a big issue for the company and expressed concern about Apple's success with iPad.

www.topix.net | 7/30/10 5:04 AM

FileZilla is a popular open source file transfer client program that provides an easy to use graphical user interface, restores interrupted file transfers, and supports SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol). Administration of multiple FTP sources and support for firewalls are provided as well. It is available for all major platforms and supports multiple languages.

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linux.about.com | 7/30/10 2:15 AM

Use embedded Linux and open-source software to build a networked audio appliance.

www.topix.net | 7/30/10 1:09 AM

The rush to the clouds will result in an industry shakeout for all of today's hosting companies.

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 10:08 PM

Marvell announced the availability of an open source installer, simplifying software deployment on its Linux-based Plug Computer reference design.

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 9:05 PM

At face value, Motorola turned in respectable second quarter earnings: It posted revenue of $5.414 billion, which, although down slightly from the $5.497 billion realized the same period a year earlier, nonetheless beat analyst expectations of approximately $5.19 billion. The company also posted mobile smartphone shipments of 2.7 million units in Q2, up from 2.3 million in the first quarter. Here, doubts begin to set in. www.linuxinsider.com | 7/29/10 7:37 PM

SimplyMEPIS is a simply wonderful distribution. It was the first to offer a complete out of the box experience all tied up in a pretty package.

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 4:55 PM

During GUADEC 2010, the GNOME Release Team met and decided to hold the GNOME 3.0 release for the March 2011 release instead of September 2010. Even though it means an additional six months to GNOME 3.0 is officially released, it could be a good thing.

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

The official release of Eclipse 4.0 SDK, which reworks the underlying platform of the IDE, is now available for early adopters. Production users will have to wait for tools to be updated to feel the benefit...

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

That mysterious Optimus Z phone from the other week has been formally introduced by LG, but for now it's only getting a release in the land of kimchi and soju—Korea. A global release is expected later, however. More »...

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

.NET for Android - dubbed MonoDroid - has come a step closer.…...

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

Oracle said Thursday that rival hardware vendors Dell and Hewlett-Packard intend to certify and resell its Solaris and Enterprise Linux operating systems as well as Oracle VM on their x86 servers.

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

At last week's OSCON conference, the big topic on the minds of open sourcers was whether or not an open source social networking offering can break down the walled gardens of popular services such as Facebook, and win...

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

Nokia has unveiled a knock-off of Opera's Mini phone browser, intended for use on its low-end handsets in emerging markets. It's the first manifestation of Nokia's own ad engine.…...

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

Here's a report on iTnews saying that Oracle has abruptly shut down a set of servers used to perform quality assurance on PostgreSQL releases...

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 3:00 PM

You have no doubt heard some of the "I lost everything on my hard drive" stories that have come from feeble attempts to install various flavors of Linux in a dual boot system with Windows.

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 1:55 PM

There's no denying that everyone needs a little love from time to time, but for those of us in the FOSS community, that need can be particularly acute. After all, rarely a week goes by without some affront from those we had hoped were our friends. Case in point? Dell. Imagine our surprise, then -- nay, outright joy! -- when none other than Neelie Kroes lavished a heaping helping of love upon the FOSS community. www.linuxinsider.com | 7/29/10 1:00 PM

SimplyMEPIS is a simply wonderful distribution. It was the first to offer a complete out of the box experience all tied up in a pretty package. It would be fair to say that it was probably the inspiration for many of the easy-to-use distributions available today. more>>

feedproxy.google.com | 7/29/10 12:00 PM

"ZFS is often looked upon as an advanced, superior file-system and one of the strong points of the Solaris/OpenSolaris platform while most feel that only recently has Linux been able to catch-up on the file-system front with EXT4 and the still-experimental Btrfs.

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 9:41 AM

The new edition of this best-selling guide to Ubuntu for beginners covers Ubuntu 10.04, Lucid Lynx. Grant tackles topics likely to be of interest to the average desktop user such as installing software; connecting to the Internet; working with flash drives, printers, and scanners; burning CDs and DVDs; playing audio and video; using iPods; customization; and even a bit of the command line. Based on reader feedback, this edition includes even more screenshots and visuals; more troubleshooting help; more specific tips and tricks; and a bit more technical stuff, in plain English of course.

oreilly.com | 7/29/10 6:06 AM

This book introduces Emacs Lisp and tells you how to make the editor do whatever you want, whether it's altering the way text scrolls or inventing a whole new "major mode." Topics progress from simple to complex, from lists, symbols, and keyboard commands to syntax tables, macro templates, and error recovery.

oreilly.com | 7/29/10 5:51 AM

Learn how to download and install a Ubuntu image and then go through some basic shell commands to help you navigate through the Linux environment.

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 5:36 AM

The GNU Autotools (the GNU Build System) is a group of utilities designed to make it easy for developers to create software that is portable across many Unix-like operating systems. Autotools: A Practical Guide is the first book to offer programmers a tutorial-based guide to the Autotools.

oreilly.com | 7/29/10 5:36 AM

"Last week I wrote how to configure PulseAudio on Ubuntu so you could easily stop and start it when you wanted to, instead of being stuck with it being on all the time, or having to remove it just to get it out of your way.

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 1:27 AM

Why do some people choose to run Linux as their PC platform of choice while others opt instead for other ways of running their computing experiences?

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 12:23 AM

ALSA has been the default Linux sound system for many years, and it is a perfectly capable audio subsystem even in this modern era of fancy new things. Carla Schroder shows us how to to control Linux audio with ALSA.

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 12:23 AM

We are extremely lucky to have the support of so many who are individual members of the Linux Foundation. Their  $99/year membership helps ensure we can continue  protecting, promoting and advancing Linux and support the work of Linus Torvalds himself. I did a poll of our members earlier this year and found, unsurprisingly, that even though members appreciate our many benefits, overwhelmingly people are members simply because they value Linux and want to support our programs so it remains free, strong and neutral.

www.linux.com | 7/29/10 12:09 AM

As the conference focused on all matters Linux, LinuxCon brings attention to the most cutting-edge Linux advancements taking place today and the work being done to take them into the future. LinuxCon is the pinnacle for understanding what is happening with Linux at the developer, IT management and business levels of every enterprise.

www.linux.com | 7/28/10 11:19 PM

In its latest quarterly Global Threat Report, networking giant Cisco outlines a broad-ranging list of threats to enterprise security culled from its various security products.

www.linux.com | 7/28/10 10:40 PM

Linux Mint 9 Isadora KDE DVD i386 Clement Lefebvre has announced the release of Linux Mint 9 "KDE" edition: "The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 9 KDE.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 9:17 PM

The KDE software collection has a new BlueTooth stack called "BlueDevil."

www.linux.com | 7/28/10 8:54 PM

RIM has scheduled a press conference for next Tuesday as bloggers and financial analysts buzz about the potential news, which many speculate is a new touchscreen phone to rival hot new smartphones.

www.linux.com | 7/28/10 8:39 PM

Google has released a new mechanism for helping to ensure that Android app developers get paid for premium content. The solution to curtail app theft? It's all in the cloud.

www.linux.com | 7/28/10 8:31 PM

Marvell announced the availability of an open source installer, simplifying software deployment on its Linux-based Plug Computer reference design. The Easy Plug Computer Installer (EPI) is the first wizard-based installation tool for Marvell's Plug Computer, which is being supported by more than 20,000 developers worldwide, says Marvell....

www.linux.com | 7/28/10 8:20 PM

Super Talent's new UltraDrive MX SSD has a feature that allows the SSD to be used as an internal drive or as an external storage device. It's because the SSD can connect to a computer with SATA II and USB. More »...

www.linux.com | 7/28/10 7:39 PM

July 28, 2010, 09:59 AM - Computerworld - Google on Monday patched five vulnerabilities in Chrome by issuing a new "stable" build of the browser.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 7:07 PM

NCR announced two compact POS devices that run SUSE Linux for Point of Service, as well as a number of Windows operating systems.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 7:07 PM

Open-Xchange, a provider of business-class open source e-mail and collaboration software, announced today an agreement with LinuxMagic, the developers of MagicMail, which supplies e-mail, messaging and spam protection products to ISPs, telcos and enterprises across North America, as well as protecting and servicing millions of e-mail accounts worldwide. LinuxMagic will incorporate the Open-Xchange software in its MagicMail offering that is designed as a turn-key solution for ISPs and telcos with 2,000 to 200,000 users. MagicMail comes with integrated anti-spam protection and support from LinuxMagic, one of the foremost experts in e-mail and spam security, as well as a stable redundant infrastructure built on Linux technology.

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linux.sys-con.com | 7/28/10 6:45 PM

The OS wars in the mobile space appear to be over and there are two left standing, the iPhone and Android, a Linux distro.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 2:53 PM

Sunbird Calendar could prove to be one of your most useful tools. If you work on multiple computers or lack constant access to Web-based apps like Google and Yahoo calendars, you can be cut off from calendar access at very inconvenient times. The Sunbird Calendar solves these and a variety of other problems. www.linuxinsider.com | 7/28/10 1:00 PM

If there was any justice in this world, there would be two cars parked in my driveway. One would be a 1977 Ferrari 308 GTS. The other would be a midnight blue BMW M3 convertible with all the amenities. I'd want the leather seats and power everything. more>>

feedproxy.google.com | 7/28/10 12:00 PM

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are helping the U.S. military analyze and develop the advantages of open-source software -- programs that make their source code open to others so it can be changed and improved.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 10:48 AM

To judge by the vigorousness of the defense of its brand in recent weeks, it seems reasonably safe to conclude that open source can be evaluated as an institution in certain contexts.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 6:34 AM

There was a time when Linux was notorious for having what was called "fugly" fonts.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 2:29 AM