- 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 #
Archive for February, 2009
Twitter Updates for 2009-02-27
Posted 27 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category General
Category General
Ubuntu 9.04 Alpha 5 released
Posted 27 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category Ubuntu
Category Ubuntu
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
Twitter Updates for 2009-02-26
Posted 26 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category General
Category General
- 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 Steal Login Details – http://tinyurl.com/a9zlbn #
Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux patent claims
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 of a broader legal campaign over those alleged violations, Gutierrez , Microsoft corporate vice president, said no.
“Microsoft respects and appreciates the important role that open-source software plays in our industry and we respect and appreciate the passion and the great contribution that open-source developers make in our industry,” Gutierrez said. He said that respect and appreciation is “not inconsistent with our respect for intellectual-property rights.”
I don’t follow this. Does that mean they won’t sue the open source community for patent violation, but they will sue anyone who uses the product from open source community?
Technorati Tags: Microsoft, Linux, Patent, TomTom, TechFlash
Fully functional Linux server in a plug
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 small versions of Linux, consumes about 5 watts max while allowing remote users to access data stored on the device from remote locations including local intranets or over the Internet.
The device is called the SheevaPlug. The SheevaPlug plugs directly into a wall outlet and is wholly comprised within the wall outlet’s plug and housing. From there, a Gigabit Ethernet cable is run from the Plug to a router, allowing data reaching its IP address to be responded to. It’s important to note that since this is a Linux-based machine capable of running Debian-based distributions, for example, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, etc., it can run any service.
Marvell is targeting an eventual $49 price tag for the device, with a $99 developer version.
That’s cool. If the reviews are good, I might buy one.
(Picture Source: TG Daily)
Technorati Tags: TG Daily, Marvell, Plug Computer, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Sheevaplug
Twitter Updates for 2009-02-25
Posted 25 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category General
Category General
- 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 #
One third of netbooks that Dell sold run Linux
Posted 25 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category Ubuntu
Category Ubuntu
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 9s are comparable to the XP rate. Beyond educating customers before they make a purchase, the success of Dell’s Ubuntu offering may also be attributed to the easy to use graphical user interface that they have created which makes it easier to launch popular programs and Web tools.
I hope Netbook will help people to come out of the Windows mind set and start exploring other options.
Technorati Tags: Laptop Magazine, Ubuntu, Dell, Inspiron Mini 9
Ubuntu 9.04 New Login Screen
Posted 25 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category Ubuntu
Category Ubuntu
Softpedia has a screenshot of the new login screen for Ubuntu 9.04 code named Jaunty Jackalope. It’s a completely black screen with Ubuntu logo and options at the bottom, with a different shade. I like it. It’s neat. I’m not sure if developers might change it at the last minute. I hope not.
Technorati Tags: Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackalope, Login, Softpedia
Twitter Updates for 2009-02-24
Posted 24 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category General
Category General
- 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 #
Twitter Updates for 2009-02-23
Posted 23 Feb 2009 — by Arun
Category General
Category General
- 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 Netbook – http://tinyurl.com/cuuf4y #