Archive for May 16, 2007

Torvalds: MS patent claims are FUD

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 16:17:13(+0000) } · { Digg }
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Torvalds told Linux.com “If MS actually _wanted_ us to not infringe their patents, they’d tell us. Since they don’t, that must mean that they actually prefer the FUD.”

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Motorola Launches US Linux Phone

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 15:57:56(+0000) } · { Digg }
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Linux/Java has topped CEO Ed Zander’s list things to look for from Motorola as it attempts a financial turnaround. At a New York press conference this morning, Zander introduced Linux-based ‘Rokr’ and ‘Razr2′ [photos|video] models, along with new top-level executives. Native SDKs won’t be available.

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Tectonic: Microsoft ‘evidence’ turns against them

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 15:57:35(+0000) } · { Digg }
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The claim by Microsoft earlier this week that open source infringes 235 patents, has taken an interesting turn.

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Motorola finally launches U.S. Linux phone

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 15:57:15(+0000) } · { Digg }
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Linux/Java has topped CEO Ed Zander’s list things to look for from Motorola as it attempts a financial turnaround. At a New York press conference this morning, Zander introduced Linux-based “Rokr” and “Razr2″ models, along with new top-level executives.

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ATI Real Position on Open Source Drivers

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 14:28:34(+0000) } · { Digg }
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There already is an Open Source driver for the r500 series cards, and it has existed for a while. But ATI/AMD won’t allow it to be released.

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Get Free Linux Goodies Just For Sharing Your YDL HowTo, Showcase, or Story!

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 11:51:31(+0000) } · { Digg }
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Terra Soft Solutions has for 8 years built its success upon storytelling. So they want your HOWTO, your own story, and/or your business showcase of Yellow Dog Linux running on your PowerMac, IBM p5, PS3, etc.. If your story is published, you will receive a care package full of YDL goodies like DVDs, Shirts, Lunch Boxes, Coffee Mugs, Frisbees, etc.!

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China, Russia to boost inter-parliamentary cooperation

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 08:42:21(+0000) } · { Digg }
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The strategic partnership between China and Russia has entered a new phase and the two legislatures should help transmit China-Russia friendship from generation to generation, Chinese President Hu Jintao said Tuesday in Beijing. Hu and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed to host national theme years in each country.

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Linux courses avaliable online free

{ Wednesday 16 May 2007 @ 07:06:17(+0000) } · { Digg }
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The following Linux courses have been created by me, released under the GFDL . They can be viewed in slide format online, but for a more complete introduction to the material I am available for teaching (contact information is listed at the bottom of this page). I have taught these courses commercially…

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