opensourcexperts.com has launched the Open Source Training Database, a feature that allows Open Source Solution Providers to announce dates for courses they teach on various technologies including Linux, FreeBSD, Plone, Zope, Python and Perl. The database can be searched by Open Source Technology, month of the year, region, country …
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Wingware has announced the release of version 2.0.2 of Wing IDE for Python, a development environment that provides powerful debugging, editing, code intelligence, and search capabilities. The new features include easier-to-use Zope/Plone integration, extension of the IDE with Python scripts, CVS integration, code templates and snippets, expanded …
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The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has partnered with Mandrakesoft to promote the adoption of standard, vendor-neutral, Linux certification and training materials. LPI offers Linux certification that is both vendor-independent and distribution-neutral, and approves available training materials that have proved to have been developed to assure successful certification in all versions …
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Mandrakesoft has announced an agreement with the French Ministry of Education and Research that allows the distribution of its line of products and services to Higher Education institutions throughout France.
The agreement also makes it easy for students and workers from these institutions to purchase Mandrakesoft products for their private …
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VA Linux Systems Japan K.K. (VA Linux) and Sun Wah Linux Limited (SWL) have announced a strategic alliance to jointly develop a universal Debian GNU/Linux infrastructure and actively promote the adoption of Debian-based systems in both the Japan and China markets. The partnership aims to capitalize on VA …
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Mandrakesoft, a European Linux company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Conectiva, the number one Linux company in Brazil and Latin America.
This acquisition is expected to increase Mandrakesoft's size and R&D capabilities. Conectiva, founded in 1995, employs 60 people and has offices in Curitiba, Sao Paulo and …
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The OpenPKG project has released version 2.3 of its software, which is a cross-platform software packaging facility for Unix operating systems. The software leverages proven technologies like Red Hat Package Manager and OSSP and GNU components to establish a unified software administration environment, independent of the underlying Unix operating …
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McObject, developer of the eXtremeDB in-memory database for Linux-based intelligent devices, announced the impending release of eXtremeSQL, a high-performance implementation of the popular SQL database programming language for use with eXtremeDB. With eXtremeSQL, McObject targets the real-time enterprise Linux software market by greatly simplifying programming with its database for corporate …
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Mandrakesoft has announced the release of the first Linux system capable of real-time computing on Itanium 2 based parallel computing platforms. Developed for the ITEA-HYADES research project, the new system has already shown its capabilities in two innovating research applications. Mandrakelinux* for Intel Itanium 2 processor brings a unique feature …
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Activa Sistemas has released ASLinux Desktop 2.0, a Linux distribution aimed at desktop PCs and any user level with PCs and Linux.
It offers a complete, stable, and intuitive environment that includes all the features demanded by end-users such as office tools, Internet, multimedia, education, games, and fun. ASLinux …
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The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) announced today the certification of a new provider of LPI Approved Training Materials (LATM) in Switzerland and France. LynxTraining, with offices in Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland, as well as in Paris, France, has been certified to provide LPI certifiable training in France and Switzerland using …
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Mandrakesoft has announced that its newly released Mandrakelinux Corporate Server 3.0 server solution has received LSB 2.0 certification, following its longstanding tradition of support for open standards. The result of several years of experience in the critical server application field, Corporate Server 3.0 provides outstanding robustness, scalability …
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The 5th incarnation of the Free and Open Source Software Developers European Meeting (FOSDEM) is taking place in Brussels, Belgium on February 26th and 27th. The event attracts top speakers such as Alan Cox, Alan Robertson, Gerald Combs, Ethan Galstad, Harald Welte, Richard M Stallman, Jimmy Wales and many more …
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Mandrakesoft, BRGM, and INRIA will participate in IGGI, a research project aimed at developing technologies to turn any network of commodity desktop machines into a cluster. The goal is to leverage unused computing power, so that any computer network can be turned into a dynamic cluster. Applications are not limited …
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theKompany.com has released Quanta Gold Version 3.7, a web development tool that supports Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. The new release includes features such as improved editor functionality, enhanced FTP and CVS support, and Mozilla preview on Linux with an embedded copy of Firefox. QuantaGold is priced …
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Questar has announced OpenICDL.com, an online training solution for basic computer skills based on open source and desktop Linux. The new course is compliant with the requirements of the ICDL certification and uses Linspire, OpenOffice.org, and Mozilla as its basis. The training modules are accessible directly online at …
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Mandrakesoft announced a new partner program for US companies offering Linux products and services to small and mid-sized business customers. The Mandrakelinux Solution Provider Program provides marketing and sales support, privileged second-tier technical support, and the option to order pre-installed systems. Partners get a dedicated contact to help with customer …
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Sysbotz has just released upgrades to its Sysbotz Enterprise business software platform that enhance its development functionality. The new upgrades include a built-in form editor tool that allows developers and advanced users to customize and create business forms and S.E.
screens. Developers will have access to a rich-set of …
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Advent Consulting has joined the Mandrakelinux Solution Provider Program to deliver practical, affordable Linux systems to small and mid-sized business customers. The company is now offering Mandrakesoft's new line of practical Linux servers, called the Mandrakelinux Dedicated Server Series, tailored to the needs of small and mid-sized business customers. These …
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The 6th edition of the International Free Software Forum (fisl6.0) is being organized by Projeto Software Livre Brasil (Brazilian Free Software Project). The event aims to push forward free software in emerging economy countries like Brazil. Past events have attracted around 5 thousand people and had over 400 talks …
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