Linux (also known as GNU/Linux) is a Unix-like computer operating system. It is one of the most prominent examples of open source development and free software; unlike proprietary operating systems such as Windows or Mac OS, all of its underlying source code is available to the public for anyone to freely use, modify, and redistribute.

Initially, Linux was primarily developed and used by individual enthusiasts on personal computers. Since then, Linux has gained the support of major corporations such as IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Novell for use in servers and is gaining popularity in the desktop market. It is used in systems ranging from supercomputers to mobile phones. Proponents and analysts attribute its success to its security, reliability, low cost, and freedom from vendor lock-in.

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Open Source ‘Napster’ Resurrected After 8-Year Dormancy
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:33:14 -0000
Wired: "A small group of programmers plans to breathe new life into the Napster-spawned OpenNap protocol that was designed to help dejected music fans share files using similar technology after the official Napster servers blinked off."
3Leaf makes big SMPs out of x64 clusters
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:03:14 -0000
The Register: "Everybody is looking to shake up the server business this days, it seems. But everyone had better get in line behind 3Leaf Systems, which is launching its much awaited "Aqua" system pooling and virtualization chipset and an intriguing x64 system to match."
Android phone sports 8.1-megapixel camera
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:33:14 -0000
LinuxDevices: "Sony Ericsson announced its first Android phone, along with a "UX" user interface targeting social networking. The Xperia X10 offers from 8 to 16GB of flash storage, a four-inch touchscreen, and an 8.1-megapixel camera with face recognition and geo-tagging, plus the usual 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS features."
La Curacao replaces Netware with Novell SUSE
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:03:14 -0000
Search Enterprise Linux: "La Curacao, a $220 million Hispanic-oriented department store chain, says it has solved its performance problems, boosted reliability and added ample capacity for growth by converting its main transaction and application servers from Novell Netware (a proprietary OS) and Microsoft Windows, respectively, to Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise."
Red Hat Takes on VMware, Microsoft in Server Virtualization
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:33:14 -0000
eWeek: "Red Hat officials said the platform—which includes as standalone hypervisor and manage-ment software—offers users better performance at a lower cost than com-peting products from VMware and Microsoft. A management solution for virtualized desktop environments will be available in early 2010, they said."
KDE 4.3.3 Out Now: Clockwork
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:03:14 -0000
KDE: "KDE Community Ships Third Translation and Service Release of the 4.3 Free Desktop, Containing Numerous Bugfixes, Performance Improvements and Translation Updates"

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