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Ubuntu releases v7.10 of its desktop, server OSes October 17, 2007
The latest desktop and server editions of the free, open-source Ubuntu Linux operating system were released on Thursday. They will offer a range of improvements designed for their particular users.
The desktop version of Ubuntu 7.10 includes support for a broader range of printers as well as an integrated desktop search function that will allow users to index files and data on their computers using an on-screen applet.
In a conference call Tuesday, Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu Linux, said that the improved printer support uses protocols similar to those used by Apple Inc., meaning any printer that will work with a Mac will work with Ubuntu.
The latest Ubuntu desktop version also supports the use of multiple monitors, automatic firmware installation for Broadcom cards, simple 3-D screen effects and graphics, and automatic installation of popular Firefox Web browser plug-ins that have been validated by Ubuntu. (Read more)
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OSI approves two Microsoft shared-source licenses October 16, 2007(Read more)
The board of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has approved two Microsoft Corp. licenses that allow proprietary source code to be shared, a move that is likely to inspire protest and spur controversy for die-hard open-source proponents.
Open-source users in Asia/Pacific swayed by security issues October 16, 2007(Read more)
The most influential factor for deploying open source technology is better protection against security breaches, according to an IDC survey of open source adoption plans and challenges in Australia, Korea, India, and China.
Kernel space: Linux gets CAN support October 16, 2007(Read more)
The rugged communications bus designed for automotive and other high-noise applications now has Linux support, thanks to kernel developers at Volkswagen.
Developers extend abilities of Linux-based mobile phone October 16, 2007(Read more)
Nine months after its official launch, Australian developers have already extended the capabilities of the world’s first non-proprietary Linux powered mobile phone.
