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Linux Mint 13 rallies behind Gnome

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Joab Jackson — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:52:00 GMT

With the new version of Linux Mint, released Wednesday, the developers behind the open source Linux distribution have put all energies behind Gnome, offering two versions of the desktop interface.

Linux kernel 3.4 released

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Version 3.4 of the Linux kernel was officially rolled out Sunday, in what maintainer Linus Torvalds called a "calm" release cycle.

Linux 3.4 released quickly, after smooth development cycle

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Joab Jackson — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:02:00 GMT

Just over two months after its last major release, Linus Torvalds has posted the newest version of the open source Linux kernel, which supports new graphics processors from Nvidia and Intel, improves file system functionality and comes with a new security module.

This Tiny PC Runs Linux and Android 4.0--and Costs Just $74

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:57:00 GMT

Over the past few months there have been no fewer than three tiny, cheap Linux PCs making headlines, and now there's a fourth to add to the list.

Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix Gets an Update to 12.04

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:52:00 GMT

When Canonical launched its Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix back in February, it was based on Ubuntu Linux 11.10 “Oneiric Ocelot,” which was then the most current stable version of the free and open source operating system.

Red Hat preps RHEL 7 for second half of 2013

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:06:00 GMT

The next major release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), version 7, is targeted for release in the second half of 2013, Red Hat said on Tuesday, as it also celebrated the tenth anniversary of its enterprise OS.

Open source Java moving to Linux, AIX on PowerPC

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Paul Krill — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:14:00 GMT

SAP-steered proposal brings OpenJDK to new platforms

Can Apache OpenOffice Still Compete with LibreOffice?

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:58:00 GMT

It used to be that OpenOffice.org was the leading open source alternative to proprietary productivity suites like Microsoft Office, and it was included in pretty much all the major Linux distributions.

New from Dell: an Ubuntu Linux Laptop Targeting Developers

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:12:00 GMT

Dell has taken what you might call an on-again, off-again approach to offering Ubuntu-preloaded hardware over the years, but on Monday the company made an announcement that Linux fans are sure to cheer.

New from Dell: an Ubuntu Linux Laptop Targeting Developers

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:12:00 GMT

Red Hat, Dell announce OEM partnership

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:37:00 GMT

The announcement Tuesday of a new partnership between Dell and Red Hat could mark a further expansion of open-source software use in the enterprise.

Wait, IS desktop Linux a flop? Readers weigh in

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:42:00 GMT

While one could be forgiven for expecting a flame war in the comments on an article entitled "Why Linux is a desktop flop," the discussion that followed its publication was, in the main, thought-provoking and respectful.

Try 'Precise Tweak' to Customize Ubuntu Linux 12.04

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:13:00 GMT

Customizability has always been one of Linux's best defining features, and the newly released Ubuntu Linux 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" is no exception.

Why Linux is a desktop flop

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Maria Korolov — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:28:00 GMT

It's free, easier to use than ever, IT staffers know it and love it, and it has fewer viruses and Trojans than Windows.

Why Linux is a desktop flop

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Maria Korolov) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:28:00 GMT

It's free, easier to use than ever, IT staffers know it and love it, and it has fewer viruses and Trojans than Windows.

Red Hat beta release stuffed with new features

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Red Hat released a feature-packed beta of Enterprise Linux 6.3 earlier this week, making major changes in areas ranging from security to virtualization.

Red Hat beta release stuffed with new features

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Red Hat released a feature-packed beta of Enterprise Linux 6.3 earlier this week, making major changes in areas ranging from security to virtualization.

Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' Is Here at Last

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:05:00 GMT

After months of widespread anticipation, the latest version of Canonical's popular Linux distribution--Ubuntu 12.04 LTS “Precise Pangolin”--was released in its final form early Thursday morning.

Canonical gears Linux upgrade to the cloud

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Paul Krill) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:45:00 GMT

Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS will feature the Essex release of the OpenStack cloud fabric layer

Linux Foundation's open-source cloud conference set for August

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:29:00 GMT

The Linux Foundation today announced that it would hold a symposium on the cloud, big data and open source this August in San Diego dubbed CloudOpen.

Ubuntu Linux 12.10 'Quantal Quetzal' Is Born

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:47:00 GMT

Naming conventions are rarely dull in the world of Linux distributions, and Ubuntu Linux is no exception.

Linus Torvalds named a finalist for Millennium Technology Prize

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:28:00 GMT

The Technology Academy of Finland announced Thursday that Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds is one of two laureates for the 2012 Millennium Technology Prize, in recognition of his contributions to the open-source software world.

Linus Torvalds named a finalist for Millennium Technology Prize

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:28:00 GMT

Linux Torvalds shortlisted for 2012 Millennium Technology Prize

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Peter Sayer) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:47:00 GMT

The Technology Academy Finland has shortlisted Linus Torvalds for its 2012 Millennium Technology Prize, worth over €1 million (US$1.3 million).

Fedora Linux 17 Reaches Beta with Six Key Updates

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:34:00 GMT

The Fedora Project on Tuesday announced that the next version of its namesake Linux distribution--Fedora 17, also known as “Beefy Miracle”--has now entered beta testing.