Enterprise / Open Source News

Tuesday, September 25 2007

Kernel Markers Aiming for 2.6.24

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93211 (20070926 02:38)

Mathieu Desnoyers posted an updated version of his Linux Kernel Markers patchset explaining, "following Christoph Hellwig's suggestion, aiming at a Linux Kernel Markers inclusion for 2.6.24, I made a simplified version of the Linux Kernel Markers. There are no more dependencies on any other patchset." He continued, "the modification only involved turning the immediate values into static variables and adapting the documentation accordingly. It will have a little more data cache impact when disabled than the version based on the immediate values, but it is far less complex."

Leopard In Release Cantidate Cycle

http://digg.com/apple/Leopard_In_Release_Cantidate_Cycle (20070926 02:20)

With only two known issues remaining, MacRumors sources are indicating that Leopard is in the release candidate stage of development. Release Candidates are typically chosen amongst builds that have no known major issues and little to no known minor issues.

Vonage loses Sprint-Nextel patent suit, plans appeal

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/092507-vonage-loses-sprint-nextel-patent-suit.html?fsrc=netflash-rss (20070926 01:35)

A federal court ruled on Tuesday that struggling VoIP provider Vonage infringed on patents owned by Sprint Nextel.

Dark Australian patent cloud looms over 802.11n spec

http://digg.com/tech_news/Dark_Australian_patent_cloud_looms_over_802_11n_spec (20070926 00:20)

As things stand now, a number of devices have been released by various manufacturers that are compatible with Draft 2.0 of the 802.11n protocol. Now, however, a new twist in the saga of 802.11n development has some observers wondering whether or not the final specification will ever see the light of day.

Your World, delivered for less! Leaked AT&T pricing for DSL Dry Loop.

http://digg.com/tech_news/Your_World_delivered_for_less_Leaked_AT_T_pricing_for_DSL_Dry_Loop (20070926 00:10)

People across the Midwest, Southwest California, Nevada and Connecticut, can get AT&T dry loop DSL for only $23.99 (express) or $28.99 (pro), instead of $43.99 or $48.99. But they won't tell you this through the regular customer service line...

Computer modules offer graphics, networking, PCI Express

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8904774838.html (20070925 22:22)

Kontron has unveiled a pair of modules implemented according to two versions of the ETXexpress computer-on-modules (COM) standard, and based on Via's C7 processor and CN896/VT8251 chipset. The ETXexpress-CN8 and microETXexpress-CN8 offer scalability combined with long-term availability,

Opinion: Mobile Linux is not about free software

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4252320100.html (20070925 21:19)

This guest column posits six causes for Linux's meteoric rise in popularity among handset manufacturers. Author Andreas Constantinou, founder of a market research firm, discounts widely accepted truisms like customizability and developer preference for source code access, instead fingering pragmatic factors he says are unrelated to Linux's "free" qualities.

Cisco teams with Haier for home network gear

http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/25/cisco_partners_haier_home_network_gear/ (20070925 21:16)

Hold hands and take the plunge

Cisco has inked a deal with one of China's largest appliance makers to develop networking gear for residential use. Through its partnership with the Haier Group, Cisco seeks to cash in on the ever-growing popularity of the internet as a critical component in home entertainment centers.…

Installing The Asterisk PBX And The Asterisk Web-Based Provisioning GUI On Linux

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93209 (20070925 21:16)

I have read about Asterisk and wanted to test it out as I will be managing/troubleshooting it at work anytime soon, so I thought of getting my hands dirty and getting some basic experience on it.

FOSS Bridge pairs companies in EU and Vietnam

http://www.linux.com/feature/119284 (20070925 21:00)

Free and open source software (FOSS) is well-known for promoting new development methods. Now, a European nonprofit organization known as FOSS Bridge hopes that FOSS can be equally innovative in promoting cooperation between companies and in fostering investment in developing nations. The organization is currently working to help pair European and Vietnamese companies for joint development and business ventures.

Linux phone specialist nets $14.5M investment

http://www.linux.com/feed/119443 (20070925 20:30)

A design center in the South of France specializing in Linux mobile phone development has raised $14.5 million (10.5 Euros) in an initial funding round. The Series A round reportedly will enable Purple Labs to expand into a "one-stop" hardware/software Linux device design center.

First US GPL case is not settled

http://www.linux.com/feature/119439 (20070925 19:30)

Contrary to yesterday's report, the lawsuit against Monsoon Multimedia for violating the GNU General Public License (GPL) in its distribution of BusyBox may not be headed for a quick settlement. Nor will the settlement necessarily be out-of-court.

OpenOffice bug hits multiple operating systems

http://www.linux.com/feed/119437 (20070925 19:30)

Security experts have discovered vulnerabilities in OpenOffice.org that could allow attackers to remotely execute code on Linux, Windows or Apple Mac-based computers.

AirMagnet strengthens WLAN defenses

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/092507-airmagnet-wlan.html?fsrc=netflash-rss (20070925 19:15)

AirMagnet unwrapped the new version of its enterprise wireless LAN security defense application. New features protect against more attacks, and make it simpler to manage complex WLANs.

When will VMware be bigger than EMC?

http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/25/vmware_big_emc_tension/ (20070925 18:46)

Three months to apocalypse

Comment Does anyone else get the feeling that the relationship between VMware and EMC has some very rocky times ahead of it?…

AT&T wins $1B Treasury Department network deal

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/092507-att-treasury-deal.html?fsrc=netflash-rss (20070925 18:11)

AT&T got a $1 billion contract to build and manage a next-generation wide-area network for the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Former FCC chair describes Frontline’s plans for wireless spectrum

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/092507-frontline-wireless-spectrum.html?fsrc=netflash-rss (20070925 17:39)

Although representatives from Google and AT&T were tight-lipped about their companies’ plans to bid on the 700MHz band during yesterday’s MassNetComms panel discussion, Reed Hundt of Frontline Wireless outlined his company’s goals in detail.

Comparing Flash and WPF (Silverlight)

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93197 (20070925 17:20)

There has been a lot of talk lately about WPF/Silverlight. I have also been learning and writing WPF articles, but what I thought might make an interesting article would be to compare and contrast WPF/Flash. I feel I have the right to do this, as I have worked with both technologies, and although I am not selling myself as an expert in either, I feel confident enough to write this article, I thought it would just make some interesting reading for others that just dont know how WPF or Flash work. For example if you're a Flash developer and dont know what WPF is, I am hoping this article will help you, and vise versa.

[We've all had a bit of a set to recently over Silverlight/Moonlight. Here's an article that compares WPF/Silverlight with Flash. - tracyanne]

Xandros 4: The best desktop Linux for Windows users

http://www.linux.com/feed/119432 (20070925 17:00)

What's the best desktop Linux? For me, it's SimplyMEPIS 6.5, soon to be replaced by 7.0. But this is both a dumb question and a dumb answer. The real question is: What's the best desktop operating system for you?

Migrating to SugarCRM on Linux

http://www.linux.com/feed/119428 (20070925 16:30)

Thanks to its use of open standards and open source, SugarCRM has emerged as a healthy and well-supported alternative to other proprietary customer relationship management (CRM) applications like Salesforce.com and Act. That said, more people now use products other than SugarCRM. So in many cases, if you deploy SugarCRM it will involve migrating from another product. In this article, I'll discuss some of the ways SugarCRM and its partners have created solutions for migrating from other products.

Google Calendar now customized for the iPhone

http://digg.com/apple/Google_Calendar_now_customized_for_the_iPhone (20070925 16:10)

The Google Calendar team, along with the mobile team, released an upgrade to the Calendar interface on the iPhone. It is now tailored for the iPhone, and you can now see your different calendars in distinctive colors. You can see the new Calendar interface by going to http://calendar.google.com on your iPhone browser.

Linux DDR3 Synthetic Benchmarks

http://www.linux.com/feed/119427 (20070925 16:00)

We have several DDR3 related articles in the works, but in this article we will be looking just at the DDR3 system memory performance in the RAMspeed synthetic benchmark under Linux. The DDR3 memory we'll be using is the OCZ DDR3-1333 2GB Gold Kit with a part number of OCZ3G13332GK.

One OpenID to Rule Them All...or Not?

http://digg.com/tech_news/One_OpenID_to_Rule_Them_All_or_Not (20070925 15:50)

Decentralized online identification system OpenID can log you into dozens of social networking sites (and counting) using a single username and password. No more filling out web site registration forms! However, while OpenID is terrific in theory, it's real-world usage still has a way to go. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons of OpenID.

SCO to be delisted from the NASDAQ effective Sept. 27th

http://digg.com/linux_unix/SCO_to_be_delisted_from_the_NASDAQ_effective_Sept_27th (20070925 15:50)

Good bye, and good riddance.

ZipTie Open Source Network Management Project Adds Enterprise-Class Capabilities: Enhanced Scalability and Security Provide Compelling Alternative to Proprietary Tools

http://prweb.com/releases/ziptie/network/prweb556279.htm (20070925 14:38)

AlterPoint, Inc., a leading provider of network governance software, today announced the latest release of the ZipTie open source project. In response to the growing demands of the ZipTie user community, and the increased involvement of network equipment vendors, the project has evolved into an enterprise-class management system that supports hundreds of users, scales to thousands of devices and significantly improves security, giving large enterprises a viable alternative to closed, vendor-centric element management systems. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TWFnbi1Qcm9mLVN1bW0tTWFnbi1UaGlyLVplcm8=

AlterPoint Announces the ZipTie Open Network Alliance: Network Equipment Providers Citrix Systems, Force10 Networks,Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Radware, Riverbed Technology and Vyatta toContribute Resources, Best Practices to Open Source Network Management Initiative

http://prweb.com/releases/network/ziptie/prweb556278.htm (20070925 14:38)

AlterPoint, Inc., a leading provider of network governance software, today announced the formation of the ZipTie Open Network Alliance, a community of like-minded technology vendors committed to promoting open manageability and interoperability of multi-vendor networks. Joining AlterPoint in the ZipTie Open Network Alliance are inaugural members Citrix Systems, Force10 Networks, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Radware, Riverbed Technology and Vyatta. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SW5zZS1Qcm9mLVN1bW0tTWFnbi1UaGlyLVplcm8=

The 7 Most Influential GNU/Linux Distributions

http://www.linux.com/feed/119422 (20070925 14:30)

An insider's look at the top distros, revealing both their strengths and their weaknesses.

Juniper extends Carrier Ethernet line; enterprise next?

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/092507-juniper-carrier-ethernet.html?fsrc=netflash-rss (20070925 14:27)

Juniper expanded its Carrier Ethernet switch/router line and officials hint at enterprise products.

Symantec accidentally warns of internet meltdown

http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/25/symantec_internet_meltdown_false_alarm/ (20070925 14:10)

Dr Strangelove, I presume

Symantec inadvertently warned enterprise customers of a full-scale internet meltdown on Friday.…

Gustavo Mendes: Neoscopio Ahead of Expectations

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93191 (20070925 14:01)

Last year, I interviewed the team behind Neoscopio, then just a Free/Open Source Software business concept. Now, just a scant 3 months into their official business venture, they are well ahead of where they thought they would be right now. I asked Gustavo Mendez to bring us up to speed on where the fledgling company currently stands...

Microsoft launches campaign against Google-DoubleClick

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/092407-microsoft-launches-campaign-against.html?fsrc=netflash-rss (20070925 13:55)

Microsoft has teamed with public relations and marketing agency Burson-Marsteller on a campaign to garner industry support for asking regulators to scrutinize and potentially block the proposed merger of Google Inc. and DoubleClick.

Solaris Express Developer Edition 9/07 Released

http://osnews.com/story.php/18677/Solaris-Express-Developer-Edition-907-Released/ (20070925 13:31)

Solaris Express Developer Edition is a free, quarterly release of Sun's next generation Solaris Operating System built from the source code repository at OpenSolaris.org. The release includes the latest tools, technologies, and platforms to create applications for the Solaris OS, Java Application Platforms, and Web 2.0. "Major highlights: new Solaris installer - the first major rewrite of the Solaris installer since Solaris 8 makes installation much easier; D-Light, the GUI tool to bring the power of DTrace to a broad developer audience; service offerings have been augmented with the addition of installation and configuration support." Update: Review here.

Pipex announces plan to disembowel itself

http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/25/pipex_carveup_complet/ (20070925 13:09)

Intel WiMAX joint venture to be spun out

Pipex revealed the final stages of its corporate seppuku operation today with news that the remainder of the group intends to demerge its WiMAX business then flog itself.…

Installing The IBM Lotus Symphony Beta 1 Office Suite On Ubuntu 7.04

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93192 (20070925 12:07)

This document describes how to set up IBM Lotus Symphony Beta 1 on Ubuntu 7.04. IBM Lotus Symphony is an office-suite that is based on OpenOffice.org (a fork of v1.x) and ported to Lotus Expeditor (IBM's enhancement of the Eclipse Rich Client Platform). It contains programs for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation.

2.6.23-rc8,"Getting Close"

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93188 (20070925 09:20)

"Ok, I think I'm getting close to releasing a real 2.6.23," began Linus Torvalds in hisrelease announcement for the eighth release candidate of the upcoming 2.6.23 kernel."Things seem to have calmed down, and I think Thomas Gleixner may have found the suspend/resume regression that has dogged us for a while, so I'm feeling happy about things." Linus continued:"Of course, me feeling happy is usually immediately followed by some nasty person finding new problems, but I'll just ignore that and enjoy the feeling anyway, however fleeting it may be."The shortlog really is pretty short, and I'm appending the diffstat at the end too in case anybody cares, but basically it's just a number of fairly small but real fixes, with some support for a few new chips to the sky2 network driver.."read more |rsync.net - Offsite Unix Backups

Attensa Makes it Easy to Get Started with Enterprise 2.0 Managed RSS with Attensa Feed Server Virtual Appliance

http://prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb555766.htm (20070925 08:30)

Attensa, Inc., the leading developer of RSS software for businesses, today introduced a virtual appliance version of the Attensa Feed Server. The new version of the Attensa Feed Server is a virtual appliance that provides enterprise customers with centralized administration, routing, security, search, synchronization, analytics and reporting for enterprise-wide RSS coordination.Attensa is offering customers an easy way to evaluate and pilot the Attensa Feed Server with a free trial version which can be downloaded immediately from Attensa.com. The trial version is a fully functional version of the Attensa Feed Server that supports five locally configured users, unlimited groups, unlimited feeds and can be quickly installed on the evaluator's hardware. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SW5zZS1Qcm9mLVpldGEtTWFnbi1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Qumranet Taking Aim at XenSource, CEO Says

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cio/feed/solutions/1375/~3/161060285/Qumranet_Taking_Aim_at_XenSource_CEO_Says (20070925 05:00)

The last time the founders of Qumranet began a start-up it ended with a $320 million exit. Now they are going after the virtualization market.

Sun Launches First x86 Quad-Core Servers

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cio/feed/solutions/1375/~3/161051348/Sun_Launches_First_x_Quad_Core_Servers (20070925 05:00)

Adding spark to its Sun Fire line on servers, Sun Microsystems is expected to announced its first x86-based quad-core systems Tuesday.

KernelTrap Mailing List Archives

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93179 (20070925 04:49)

KernelTrap now provides a useful interface for reading numerous kernel-relatedmailing lists. At this time, we are actively archiving multpleLinux,OpenBSD,DragonFlyBSD,FreeBSD, andNetBSD mailing lists. In addition to providing a simple online browsing interface, we also provide multiple RSS feeds for each of our archived mailing lists.read more |Linux ThinkPads for Scientists

Tips and tricks: How can I use webalizer to process the logs of multiple virtual hosts?

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=93177 (20070925 01:38)

There are many ways to process multiple virtual hosts on the same machine. One easy way is to setup different webalizer configuration files with different HostName parameters.

Linux File System Layout [PIC]

http://digg.com/linux_unix/Linux_File_System_Layout_PIC (20070925 01:20)

the complete Linux File System Layout represented in an image, quite helpful to remember files locations

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