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I just pushed 2.6.15-rc3 out there, and here are both the shortlog and diffstats appended.
Most notable are some VM fixes from Hugh Dickins (with me then redoing some of it, but the bulk of the work goes to Hugh). That should finally hopefully fix some of the issues some people hit with the PageReserved removal and cleanup by Nick Piggin that was in -rc1.
There's also some input updates, cifs fixes, USB EHCI host controller updates, and a number of random stuff. Details in the shortlog below,
Linus
Most notable are some VM fixes from Hugh Dickins (with me then redoing some of it, but the bulk of the work goes to Hugh). That should finally hopefully fix some of the issues some people hit with the PageReserved removal and cleanup by Nick Piggin that was in -rc1.
There's also some input updates, cifs fixes, USB EHCI host controller updates, and a number of random stuff. Details in the shortlog below,
Linus
Fans aim to get Linux on desktops
Desktop PCs, the most visible spot in computing, are the spot where Linux is least apparent. Of more than 200 million computers shipped worldwide this year, industry estimates suggest fewer than one in 25 will come loaded with Linux.
Open Source Development Labs hopes to improve that, beginning Thursday. The Beaverton industry consortium, which bills itself as the "center of gravity for Linux," is hosting more than 50 top desktop Linux developers from as far as the Czech Republic and Sweden for two days of strategizing.
OSDL has two goals for the gathering: identify areas that need improvement; and boost collaboration among the various groups that make versions of desktop Linux.
Open Source Development Labs hopes to improve that, beginning Thursday. The Beaverton industry consortium, which bills itself as the "center of gravity for Linux," is hosting more than 50 top desktop Linux developers from as far as the Czech Republic and Sweden for two days of strategizing.
OSDL has two goals for the gathering: identify areas that need improvement; and boost collaboration among the various groups that make versions of desktop Linux.
Wsis: Microsoft failed to remove free software reference
Microsoft Corp. tried to have references to free software removed from a document approved at the United Nations-sponsored Internet summit in Tunis two weeks ago, a blog discussion has revealed. But the attempt failed.
OSDL survey, gathering target desktop Linux
Linux desktops have always faced an uphill battle against Windows desktops. Now, OSDL is calling together architects from over two dozen key desktop-oriented Linux projects to a Dec. 1-2 meeting at its headquarters to set strategic directions and standards, and find synergy amongst Desktop Linux organizations.
Firefox, Gmail top PC World's list of 100 best computer products
Number one is Firefox, Mozilla's web browser that absolutely shames Microsoft's Internet Explorer. The actual market share of Firefox is still relatively low, with Internet Explorer still far in the lead. And it is doubtful that PC World recognizing it as the best product of 2005 will do anything to change that. The same niche of people that read PC World probably already realize Firefox's superiority.
New Firefox out today
THE LATEST version of the Firefox web browser will be formally released this afternoon. V 1.5 has been in beta for a while and it offers an automated update to streamline product upgrades.
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Using Firefox 1.5 with Ubuntu 5.10 - Quick Howto
Ubuntu's Linux Wireless Utility Easier than Windows
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Using Firefox 1.5 with Ubuntu 5.10 - Quick Howto
Ubuntu's Linux Wireless Utility Easier than Windows
Texas Instruments' New OMAP(TM) 2 Processor for Mobile Phones Boosts Video Performance by 4X
New Video Technology Accelerates H.264 and Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1) Performance for Consumer Electronics Quality Experience on the Handset
Mysql Searches for New Engine
Nov 28, 2005: Oracle's purchase of the InnoDB database engine sees MySQL in the hunt for a replacement technology.
CIO Magazine: The Myths of Open Source
CIO Magazine is featuring an excellent article debunking ill perceived myths about open source in the business world.
Thales to Run Red Hat Enterprise Linux
November 28 2005 –Toulon, France and Raleigh, North Carolina – Thales computers activities, market leader in providing integrated PowerPC and Pentium-based VME and cPCI COTS embedded solutions to OEMs and system integrators, today announced it has entered into a hardware partner agreement with Red Hat, the world's leading open source and Linux provider.
Comment of the Day - November 29, 2005 - Maybe Mac Isn't Such a Good Alternative
WolfRune writes: PCs, by their very nature, are closer to Open Source than Macs. IBM developed the original specs, and then opened things up to the market. While this obviously was a mistake for them, it's been a boon for the general populace. Without this, there would BE no "clone" machines, only the kind of monopoly that Apple now maintains.
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Linux Desktops will get killed by Microsoft this Christmas
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Linux Desktops will get killed by Microsoft this Christmas
Red Hat Magazine | November 2005
Happy birthday, Red Hat Magazine. We're one. And we can't wait to turn two and start throwing tantrums.
Tux Paint update available for free download
Tux Paint 0.9.15, a new version of the open source drawing software for children, has been released for free download. It contains new features, new translations, and other improvements, project spokesman Bill Kendrick said.
Top open source lawyer blesses new terms on Microsoft's XML file format
Last week, just before the Thanksgiving holiday got underway in the US, Larry Rosen, the attorney that wrote the book on open source licensing and the man who was the Open Source Initiative's first general counsel and secretary, issued a statement that endorsed the new terms under which Microsoft is making its Office XML Reference Schema to developers of all types, including open source developers.
Rosen is one of two lawyers whose endorsement is critical to the open source world's acceptance of what can best be described as Microsoft's most significant olive branch to date; one that apparently means that the open source community is free to develop software that supports the Redmond, WA-based company's XML-based file formats for its Office productivity suite.
Rosen is one of two lawyers whose endorsement is critical to the open source world's acceptance of what can best be described as Microsoft's most significant olive branch to date; one that apparently means that the open source community is free to develop software that supports the Redmond, WA-based company's XML-based file formats for its Office productivity suite.
[Ed.- Are pigs flying?? -tuxchick]
Secure e-mail provider Sendmail names a new CEO
Sendmail, provider of secure, compliant e-mail services, has named Richard Kreysar as president and CEO. Dave Anderson, Sendmail`s former president and CEO, will become chairman of the board.
Sita tender delayed
The dozen open source tenderers will have to wait until after the Christmas break to discover whether they've bagged a spot on SITA's preferred list of open source suppliers to the South African government.
Comment of the Day - November 28, 2005 - What brings you to LXer
Chris writes: I don't think anyone has heard of the "lxer effect" on a website yet, and that's a good thing. It's hard to be a community when you don't ever recognize anyone due to sheer size.
Related to: Thread: What Brings you to LXer
Related to: Thread: What Brings you to LXer
An open source guide to a flat world
“It’s been suggested to me that we actually turn the book into an open-source product. Just put it up on the web like Wikipedia [the collaborative online encyclopedia] and let people add to it,” says the New York Times columnist, who is working on the second edition of his bestseller on globalisation.
Premiere position made for McCloskey
Clarke has an extensive background in Unix and Linux systems in diverse environments, including internet service providers, defence, mining and finances.
He comes to CQR after four years with Iocane, a South Australian system services company.
His recent accreditations include Red Hat certified engineer and certification in ITIL service management. He plans to sit for the Certified Information System Security Professional exam early next year.
He comes to CQR after four years with Iocane, a South Australian system services company.
His recent accreditations include Red Hat certified engineer and certification in ITIL service management. He plans to sit for the Certified Information System Security Professional exam early next year.
Verilog simulator becomes open-source item
Santa Cruz, Calif. — In the 1990s, Elliot Mednick pioneered low-cost Verilog simulation. Now he's made his VeriWell simulator a free, open-source offering available through the Sourceforge Web site.
"I'm not doing this for my personal gain," said Mednick, who today is a principal engineer at behavioral synthesis provider Bluespec Inc. "I just think people will find it useful, so why hold on to it?"
"I'm not doing this for my personal gain," said Mednick, who today is a principal engineer at behavioral synthesis provider Bluespec Inc. "I just think people will find it useful, so why hold on to it?"
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