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ATI fans have a new driver release for Linux. Version 8.39.4 is now available for download. This release fixes several issues including:
The kernel module build no longer fails on kernel version 2.6.22. Further details can be found in topic number 737-28556
Starting AMD CCC-LE no longer fails with a floating-point exception when started in certain configurations. Further details can be found in topic number 737-28557
When playing videos in I420 color format using the Xv extension and TexturedVideo (the default on R5xx), colors are no longer displayed incorrectly. Further details can be found in topic number 737-28558
Running aticonfig –initial in X with the Vesa driver no longer segfaults resulting in the xorg.conf file not being available. Further details can be found in topic number 737-28559
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July 20, 2007
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GerbilSoft writes with news of a major security hole in Samsung’s proprietary Linux printer drivers. From the Ubuntu Forums:
“Just to inform you about a recent post on the French Ubuntu forum about Samsung drivers (sorry, in French). [Google translation here.] It appears that Samsung unified drivers change rights on some parts of the system: After installing the drivers, applications may launch using root rights, without asking any password. What is more, you may be able to kill your system, by deleting system components, generally modifiable only by using sudo.”
GerbilSoft adds: “Among the programs that it sets as setuid-root are OpenOffice, xsane, and xscanimage.”
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July 20, 2007
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Keithley Instruments has upgraded its S600 Series of parametric test systems, including migrating the testers’ embedded controllers to the Linux operating system. This provides a more stable OS and longer service life for the computer, reducing the need for customers to qualify new workstations and upgrade software and hardware resources. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 20, 2007
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Core KDE developer Daniel Molkentin has written a book about Trolltech’s cross-platform application development toolkit. Published by NoStarch Press, and entitled, “The Book of Qt 4,” the work aims to help novice and advanced users write user-friendly Qt applications. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 20, 2007
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Deep Freeze system consistency software, popular in Windows and Mac settings, is now available for Linux desktops. “Deep Freeze Linux” is said to reset a Linux workstation’s boot process to a pristine state, enabling successive users to avoid misconfiguration by previous users of the computer. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 20, 2007
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No, it’s not the “Top 100,” nor does this list contain the “only” 100 open source downloads you should consider – there’s a big ocean out there, so please keep swimming. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 20, 2007
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A few years ago, the idea that savvy developers and IT professionals would need to know anything about intellectual property law would have been dismissed as a bad joke. Oh, certainly, there were arguments from time to time over fine points in the GPL Version 2, but for the most part, it didn’t matter. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 20, 2007
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We can’t start without a question: does Linux infinge Microsoft patents?
As far as we know, the answer is a resounding “no”, and it’s all just MS trying to counter-act the fact that they have problems competing with Linux on a technical side by trying to spread FUD.
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July 20, 2007
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Xandros CEO Andy Typaldos told DesktopLinux.com that his Ottawa-based Linux desktop and server company has acquired privately owned open-source e-mail and calendaring provider Scalix under terms that were undisclosed. Read the rest of this entry »
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Oracle has announced the first big-name software vendor to support its Unbreakable Linux support program with the news that Symantec is certifying its Veritas software to Oracle Enterprise Linux. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 9, 2007
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Sun Microsystems Inc. is revamping its Solaris operating system, incorporating key pieces of rival Linux software in a move that could gain better support from developers who have massed behind Linux. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 9, 2007
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OpenMoko, an initiative to develop an open mobile smartphone backed by Taiwan-based First International Computer, today began selling its Linux-based Neo 1973 phone to developers.
Though it lacks the polish of Apple’s iPhone, the Neo 1973 is more revolutionary. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 9, 2007
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The third Linux kernel release of 2007 is now out with memory management and wireless among its improvements.
The 2.6.22 kernel release comes after seven release candidates were put out with the first one issued in May. It includes a long list of update and improvements which Linux founder Linus Torvalds was keen to boast about. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 3, 2007
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That’s right, the first 2.6(.21.5) based Slackware release is ready for download! We think you’ll enjoy the latest kernel, KDE 3.5.7, XFce 4.4.1, HAL automounting for desktop users, an updated toolchain, and many other enhancements. The official announcement has more details. Also, consider supporting the project at http://store.slackware.com. Thanks to everyone who contributed improvements and fixes this time — a lot of help made this a relatively smooth release.
Thanks, and enjoy!
Pat and the Slackware team
Torrents for 12.0
Slackware 12.0 Install ISO disc 1 (A/AP/D/E/F/K/L/N/TCL/Y, /isolinux, /kernels)
Slackware 12.0 Install ISO disc 2 (KDE/T/X/XAP, /extra, /usb-and-pxe-installers)
Slackware 12.0 Install ISO disc 3 (KDEI, /extra)
Slackware 12.0 ISO disc 4 (source)
Slackware 12.0 ISO disc 5 (Slackware Book, /pasture, source, /testing)
Slackware 12.0 ISO disc 6 (source)
Slackware 12.0 DVD ISO (everything)
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Dell’s newly introduced Linux-powered PCs may be tucked away in a section of the the company’s website, but letting the systems fade into obscurity doesn’t seem to be part of the plan for the PC vendor. According to DesktopLinux, Dell has added a new notebook and replaced one of the desktops in its line of machines powered by Ubuntu Linux. Read the rest of this entry »
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