● 05.23.08

● Links 23/05/2008: Mandriva in Nigeria; Developers Prefer Free Software

Posted in News Roundup at 10:32 am by Dr. Roy SchestowitzGNU/LinuxNigeria: Unilag, Mandriva Linus in ICT PartnershipThe 14th International LinuxTagZenwalk Linux 5.2 Beta Available Now – Ever tried zen computing?Vitelity Communications to Provide VoIP Carrier Services for Technology Alignment’s CiaoTalk and Linux-Based PBX Phone SystemsF/OSSNew report shows UK developers preference for open source technologiesThe research department of Kingpin Intelligence has just published a new research report titled “Developers and Open Source”. The report concludes that based on Kingpin’s research, non-Open Source respondents would prefer to use Open Source for work, but agree that existing licences and client requirements hamper migration.Open Source Scoring A Soccer GoalSun’s ‘bold’ strategy: committing to open sourceNJIT hosts world leaders for open source software conference tomorrowMicrosoftXP SP3 update corrupts Windows registry, users claimMicrosoft’s Desperate MoveMicrosoft’s Antitrust Case, 10 Years LaterMicrosoft: Users confused by Vista UAC promptsGoogle slates Micro-hoo deal, looks at its ownGoogle billionaire co-founder Larry Page criticised a potential Microsoft takeover of Yahoo, saying it would concentrate too much power in the online communications market, stifling innovation and curbing competition.Google’s Good News Bad for Microsoft, YahooRock the CashbackGoogle’s search share tops 61 percent; That’ll spook Microsoft moreYahoo postpones annual meeting, battle with IcahnMicrosoft Gulf and Qatar’s Ministry of Economy carry out raids against illegal retailersMicrosoft, Czech Republic Sign Pact On Licensing And Supply [Lock-in by will] Share in other sites/networks: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Permalink  Send this to a friend

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