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● Links 25/09/2008: Nokia + Linux Again, Mandriva Reaches Second RC

Posted in News Roundup at 6:30 pm by Dr. Roy SchestowitzGNU/LinuxNokia spreading software bets after Symbian buyNokia says Symbian plays a central role in its software strategy, but analysts say the role of Linux in the company’s Nokia phones is also set to increase, reflecting a mindset shift for a company that has long shunned using software from multiple vendors.Migrations made simple: The beauty of UnixHowever, these are Linux boxes. That makes all the difference.Mandriva Linux 2009 RC 2Battle of the Linux DistrosLinux.conf.au 2009 announces successful miniconferencesTrying Linux on your Windows systemA Windows user who wants to evaluate Linux, or any other alternative operating system, on their current system has a large number of options. In this article, we will look at those options for the busy Windows user who is evaluating Linux, wants to use open source applications, but doesn’t want to lose access to their Windows system.Microsoft study overlooks Windows biggest costOracle, Red Hat spar over LinuxLinux triumphs in UK schools as hell freezes overThis post comes hard on the heels of an important piece of news… at least two Open Source companies have become part of the Becta’s official list of suppliers to the education sector. The new procurement frame work under the aegis of the OGC relaunches the supply of ICT to education. The emphasis is clear: deliver value for money to UK schools.F/OSSKOffice 2.0 Beta1 ReleasedKOffice uses the OpenDocument Format as its native format. This will guarantee interoperation with many other Office packages such as OpenOffice.org and MS Office. The KOffice team has representatives on the OASIS technical committee for ODF and has been a strong participant in the process of shaping ODF since its inception.Ogg on the RiseWant to Open Flash? Ask Sun HowpaSSion of free software volunteers.PhonesSDK shoot-out: Android vs. iPhoneThe iPhone Is Now DoomedGoogle’s First Open Source ProductAndroid confirms Linux as mobile platform of the futureRights‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’ is OutRIAA filesharing target Jammie Thomas wins retrialState attorneys general push online child safety snake oilPolice close file on BT’s trialsLeftoversSkimming through the press on the current crisisTransmeta calls it a day and looks for a buyerIn Russia, Windows advertisements are on the appropriate venue.Digital Tipping Point: Clip of the DayEric Bachard, OpenOffice.org developer 02 (2004)Digital Tipping Point is a Free software-like project where the raw videos are code. You can assist by participating. 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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