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Linux : Howtos : Flexibility in ROM: A Stackable Open Source BIOS
Posted: ( Thu 11th Dec 2003 05:27:24[PM] UTC )
While the LinuxBIOS effort fully supports Linux, other modern operating systems, e.g. *BSD, and Windows 2000/XP, could not be directly supported because of their reliance on a few services provided by those legacy BIOSes. In this paper, we describe how we have combined elements of the LinuxBIOS, the Bochs PC emulator, and additional software to create the first open source firmware for the IBM PC capable of booting most modern operating systems.

Linux : Reviews : Six multifunction printers for Linux
Posted: ( Thu 11th Dec 2003 05:26:44[PM] UTC )
Have you been looking for an "All-in-one" (aka known as MFP, multi-function printer) for your Linux desktop? So have we, with somewhat mixed results. We found no MFPs in our price range (under $500.00) which are shipped with drivers for Linux. But we did find a number of MFPs which are usable on Linux machines, thanks to free software drivers available either with your Linux distribution or on the Internet.

Linux : Reviews : Review: StarOffice 7 -- innovation in action
Posted: ( Thu 11th Dec 2003 05:26:44[PM] UTC )
Sun Microsystems' StarOffice 7, released November 12, offers significant advantages in performance, usability, and stability over rival commercial office suites, including Microsoft Office. However, when the comparison is to OpenOffice.org version 1.1, the open source project from which StarOffice takes its code, it's harder to say where the advantage lies.

Linux : Opinions : Why Linux Is Wealthier Than Microsoft
Posted: ( Sun 7th Dec 2003 03:45:17[AM] UTC )
Linus Torvalds can muster more creativity from his far-flung rank and file than Bill Gates can from his corporate monolith.

Linux : Howtos : Creating a Complete Distribution on CD
Posted: ( Thu 6th Nov 2003 03:00:56[PM] UTC )
If you need a CD distribution that is more flexible and customizable than the ones readily available, create your own.

FreeBSD : Reviews : FreeBSD 5.1
Posted: ( Wed 22nd Oct 2003 04:57:11[PM] UTC )
There are several players in the Unix world, but few are as complete and refined as FreeBSD. It installs easily, scales well, updates without a hassle and holds Netcraft records for uptime.

Linux : Opinions : An open-source letter
Posted: ( Wed 22nd Oct 2003 04:56:38[PM] UTC )
The current flap between SCO Group and the Linux community brings back memories of summer 1995. It was an unforgettable time for me, in a bad way.

Linux : Interviews : Ransom Love, Co-founder of Caldera and SCO, Speaks of Unix, GPL and the Lawsuit
Posted: ( Wed 22nd Oct 2003 04:56:09[PM] UTC )
Love, who was Caldera CEO during its acquisition of SCO and the contested Unix source code, expressed displeasure over the current developments from his former company.

Linux : Howtos : Porting Linux to the iPod
Posted: ( Wed 22nd Oct 2003 04:55:45[PM] UTC )
Just as the name Linux on iPod suggests, now you can have Linux running on your iPod. With Linux on iPod, you can play (to a limited degree, as of this writing) MP3 and Ogg files under Linux on your iPod.

Linux : Articles : Towards Linux 2.6
Posted: ( Wed 22nd Oct 2003 04:55:23[PM] UTC )
The impending release of a new stable kernel promises greater adoption for Linux, as it becomes more reliable and scalable over a larger variety of processors. Here we'll highlight some of the changes, both big and small, with some code samples.

Linux : Articles : Linux 2.6: A Breakthrough for Embedded Systems
Posted: ( Sat 13th Sep 2003 11:55:02[AM] UTC )
Linux 2.6 introduces many new features that make it an excellent operating system for embedded computing. Among these new features are enhanced real-time performance, easier porting to new computers, support for large memory models, support for microcontrollers, and an improved I/O system.

Linux : Articles : Rockin' on without Microsoft
Posted: ( Mon 1st Sep 2003 08:00:24[AM] UTC )
Since jettisoning all of Microsoft products three years ago, Ernie Ball has also gained notoriety as a company that dumped most of its proprietary software--and still lived to tell the tale.

Linux : Articles : HowTo Upgrade To The 2.6 Kernel
Posted: ( Mon 1st Sep 2003 08:00:24[AM] UTC )
The purpose of this document is to provide some helpful tips to readers that currently compile their own 2.4 kernels, but haven't yet made the leap to 2.6.

Linux : Articles : Opie puts Linux in your hand
Posted: ( Sat 9th Aug 2003 09:42:58[AM] UTC )
The Opie project has reached its 1.0 milestone, offering a standardized Linux-based platform for a variety of handheld devices.

Linux : Articles : Linux nears Windows XP usability
Posted: ( Tue 5th Aug 2003 06:38:17[AM] UTC )
Linux, once viewed as an operating system that only computer geeks could appreciate, is today a much more user-friendly software that companies, public administrations and consumers can master almost as easily as Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP.