Monthly Archives: February 2009

Twitter Updates for 2009-02-27

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Arun

Facebook entry gets office worker fired – http://tinyurl.com/djs7pw # 1.5 million-year-old human footprints found – http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29415977/ # 5 Facebook Scams: Protect Your Profile – http://tinyurl.com/d5rb9r # Why the Japanese Hate the iPhone – http://tinyurl.com/a9sh5n #

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Ubuntu 9.04 Alpha 5 released

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Arun

Ubuntu team has released their 5th alpha version of Ubuntu 9.04 codenamed Jaunty Jackalope. I’m not sure what’s new in this version. Technorati Tags: Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackalope, Alpha 5

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Twitter Updates for 2009-02-26

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Arun

Fedora 10 regains Linux fans – http://tinyurl.com/dy5jpt # UK government backs open source – http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7910110.stm # Microsoft CEO sees Linux bigger competitor – http://tinyurl.com/dfa5qn # Software lets stolen laptops speak up – http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29395339/ # Hackers Use Gmail IM Service to … Continue reading →

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Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux patent claims

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Arun

According to TechFlash Microsoft filed suit against TomTom, alleging that the in-car navigation company’s devices violate eight of its patents — including three that relate to TomTom’s implementation of the Linux kernel. Asked if this TomTom case is the start … Continue reading →

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Fully functional Linux server in a plug

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Arun

TG Daily reports Marvell announced today a new type of computer, which is the size of an AC to DC converting wall outlet plug with 1.2 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 512 MB Flash, Ethernet and USB support. It runs … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates for 2009-02-25

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Arun

Credit card data breached at unnamed payment processor – http://tinyurl.com/cgea62 # The Beginner’s Guide to Linux, Part 1 http://tinyurl.com/dlrgon # The Windows-versus-Linux server face-off – http://tinyurl.com/crvkp9 #

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One third of netbooks that Dell sold run Linux

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Arun

Laptop Magazine reports One third of the netbooks that Dell sold run Ubuntu. Also, Dell is seeing low return rates on those Linux netbooks, which is a good news. According to Dell, the the return rate of Ubuntu running Mini … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates for 2009-02-24

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Arun

Facebook users targeted by rogue application – http://tinyurl.com/ddd25e # Can UFO sightings be explained by sprites? – http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29354292/ # More specialty Linuxes to the rescue – http://tinyurl.com/bpwk8s # Giving kids a fresh start with Qimo Linux – http://tinyurl.com/bhwu4u #

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Twitter Updates for 2009-02-23

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Arun

A.R. Rahman wins Oscar!!! # Microsoft wants refund from some laid-off workers – http://tinyurl.com/czdlws # Why Microsoft should fear Ubuntu’s cloud efforts – http://tinyurl.com/ceel2t # Google Ocean watchers may have found Atlantis – http://tinyurl.com/djetf2 # Google Android May Run Asus … Continue reading →

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