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6 downloadable boot discs that could save your PC

Computerworld Linux News — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:53:38

When the worst-case scenario actually happens, downloading the right rescue disc can save your hide -- and your data.

Mozilla Messaging patches Thunderbird bugs

Computerworld Linux News — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:48

Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 patches the same holes that were closed in late March for the Mozilla Web browser.

Sun debuts OpenSolaris; OS to be served up on Amazon EC2

Computerworld Linux News — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:52:34

Sun announced that it has started shipping the open-source OpenSolaris operating system -- three years after unveiling its plan for the software.

Google takes down open-source project after DMCA complaint

Computerworld Linux News — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:13:21

A project posted to the Google Code site has been yanked down after a DMCA complaint from the company that produces the Windows version -- but the story may not be over yet.

Report: OLPC may eventually switch from Linux to Windows XP

Computerworld Linux News — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:33:38

Retrenchment at the One Laptop Per Child project continued in the wake of the resignation of its president, revealed earlier in the week. On Tuesday. founder and chairman Nicholas Negroponte indicated that the project's XO laptop may well evolve to be a strictly Windows-XP box, turning away from its open-source roots.

Ubuntu Linux takes on enterprise server market with new OS

Computerworld Linux News — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:34:16

Linux vendor Ubuntu aims its enterprise-ready server operating system at the world of business computing.

Android developers' competition draws 1,788 entries

Computerworld Linux News — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:58:54

A contest to develop applications for Google's Android mobile platform has attracted widespread interest, and 50 semifinalists are expected to be announced next month.

Red Hat sees no consumer desktop Linux in its future

Computerworld Linux News — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:40:05

The company is ceding the small and nascent demand for a consumer desktop Linux to other vendors.

Curl debuts its RIA features for Ubuntu Linux

Computerworld Linux News — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:56:13

Rich Internet application vendor Curl announced support for Ubuntu Linux, which will allow desktop Ubuntu users to easily see Curl-enhanced Web content on their computers.

Eee PC 900 debuts with Windows XP

Computerworld Linux News — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:34:25

Taiwanese computer maker Asustek has unveiled its largest Eee laptop to date, the Eee PC 900, which offers an 8.9-in. display running at a native resolution of 1,024 by 600 pixels.

Image Gallery: Ubuntu Hardy Heron

Computerworld Linux News — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:37:24

Ubuntu 8.04 is now available in beta; this popular Linux distribution offers some updated features along with its usual easy-to-use interface and good support.

Image: Ubuntu Hardy Heron

Computerworld Linux News — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:41:49

Ubuntu 8.04 is now available in beta; this popular Linux distribution offers some updated features along with its usual easy-to-use interface and good support.

Linux examined: Ubuntu Hardy Heron

Computerworld Linux News — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:41:44

Now available in beta, Ubuntu 8.04 is a popular Linux distribution that offers some updated features along with its usual easy-to-use interface and good support.

A year later, sales of Linux on Dell computers continue to grow

Computerworld Linux News — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:04:54

Dell says it is continuing to expand its fledgling program of selling laptop and desktop computers preloaded with Ubuntu Linux in new computer models and markets.

IT managers urged to dip their toes into community-based support

Computerworld Linux News — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:28:19

It may be new territory for many of them, but IT managers need to enter the open source community to collaborate on related IT issues.