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LinuxQuestions.org Launches Linux Certification Forum with Red Hat, LPI, and CompTIA

LinuxQuestions.org has announced the addition of a Linux Certification forum, which will have participation from three leading Linux certification bodies: Red Hat, The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) and CompTIA.

This forum aims to help users decide on the right certification for them by providing direct access to representatives from …

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eRacks Open Source Systems Launches New Extension to Online Computer System Configurator

eRacks Open Source Systems has announced a new extension to its online computer system configurator, allowing customers to select from a live list of software packages to be installed on their server at the time they place their order. This new level of customization is the beginning of an exciting …

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Dual-Licensing Business Model Proven Successful for Open Source Companies

Three companies, Sleepycat Software, Trolltech AS and MySQL AB, have shown an average revenue growth of 65% in 2003 by using a dual-license business model.

This increase is 10 times the overall growth of U.S. IT industry spending in 2003. The companies provide dual-license software to some of the …

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LPI Offers First German Language Linux Certification Exams at CeBIT

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) announced today that it will be offering its first German language Linux certification exams at CeBIT in Hanover, Germany. LPI-German, the LPI affiliate representing Germany and German-language communities of Switzerland and Austria, will offer LPI 101 exams in German and English (and LPI 201 in …

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Progeny Partners with Clara Online to Offer Localized Progeny Transition Service for Japanese Linux Users

Progeny has partnered with Clara Online to offer a localized version of its popular Progeny Transition Service (PTS) for Japanese Linux users.

PTS offers software updates for Red Hat Linux 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0, with support for version 9 starting May 1. The service is based on …

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Desktop Linux Summit Triples Sponsors

The Desktop Linux Summit has tripled the number of sponsors for its event, which will take place on April 22 and 23 in San Diego, California. The summit is focused exclusively on Linux on the desktop and will feature keynote speeches from Jef Raskin and Nat Friedman. The event will …

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froglogic Announces Technology Preview of Squish 1.1

froglogic has announced a technology preview of Squish 1.1, an automated GUI testing framework for Qt applications. The new version features customer-requested improvements such as support for Python scripting language and smaller enhancements. The final version is expected to be released in about one month. froglogic is a software …

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I.D.E.A.L. Technology to Discuss Commodification at Open Source Business Conference

I.D.E.A.L. Technology Corporation has been selected to participate in the Open Source Business Conference (OSBC) 2004, where they will discuss how nearly everything can be treated as a commodity or a service wrapped around commodities, including software. The discussion will be led by Mr. Anthony L …

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Mandrakesoft releases new flagship Linux operating system

Mandrakesoft has released its new flagship operating system 'Mandrakelinux 10.0 Community', which takes advantage of the new Linux kernel 2.6 and provides one of the easiest to use and most attractive Linux operating systems ever. The release includes numerous improvements in ease of use and reliability, as well …

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Global Moxie releases Big Medium 1.3: A major update to their web content management system

Global Moxie released Big Medium 1.3, a major update to their web content management system. The new features include WYSIWYG text editing, document uploads, and 20 new widgets for webpage templates. The software is available now from the Global Moxie website at http://www.globalmoxie.com/. A free online …

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OpenPKG 2.0: A New Evolutionary Step in Cross-Platform Software Packaging

The OpenPKG project has released version 2.0 of its software, which is a cross-platform software packaging facility for deploying and maintaining open source software on different operating systems. The new release includes support for 16 Unix flavors, including FreeBSD, Debian Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Sun Solaris. It …

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Xandros Teams with LinuxCertified to Provide Pre-installed Linux Laptops with Full-spectrum Connectivity and Universal File Sharing

Xandros and LinuxCertified have teamed up to provide pre-installed Linux laptops with full-spectrum connectivity and universal file sharing. The laptops come with Xandros pre-installed, providing the latest in Microsoft Office compatibility, drag-and-drop CD burning, and optional wireless connectivity to enable seamless data access and file sharing on Windows and Unix …

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LinuxQuestions.org Launches New Wiki for Linux Knowledgebase

LinuxQuestions.org has added a new site to its network. The LQ Wiki is a WikiWiki that allows users to collaboratively build a free, complete and up-to-date Linux knowledgebase. It aims to become the largest general Linux Wiki on the web. It's free to join and use the LQ Wiki …

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MontaVista Linux Consumer Electronics Edition 3.1 Boasts New Comprehensive DevRocket Development Environment and Several Advanced Technical Features

MontaVista Software has announced MontaVista Linux Consumer Electronics Edition (CEE) 3.1, the next generation of its Linux operating system and development environment designed specifically for consumer electronics applications such as mobile phones, digital televisions, set-top boxes and automotive telematics. CEE 3.1 incorporates MontaVista DevRocket(TM) 1.0, a …

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ICS releases QicsTableTM: A powerful spreadsheet-like GUI functionality for high performance cross-platform applications

Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS) has announced the general availability of QicsTableTM, a sophisticated grid/table object that enables Qt developers to build applications with a more powerful spreadsheet-like user interface. The extended API provides developers with a direct and easy-to-program way to provide table-based interfaces that respond to end-users' demands …

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Linux Desktop Contest: Showcasing Open Source Talent

The open source community has created great software that rivals proprietary counterparts. The purpose of this contest is to demonstrate the skills of our leagues of gurus and talented artists, and make it easier for Mom and Pop PC stores and computer enthusiasts to sell customers on a Linux desktop …

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MandrakeSoft Partners with TechWorx Solutions Pte Ltd to Expand Product Reach in Asia-Pacific

MandrakeSoft has announced a partnership with TechWorx Solutions Pte Ltd to expand its product reach in Asia-Pacific, where Linux is gaining momentum on the desktop and server market. The alliance provides increased market opportunities for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and channel partners …

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Improved Interface and new features to allow even greater productivity

Cybozu Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cybozu, Inc., announced a new version of Share360, its web-based collaboration suite with a vastly improved interface which enables multiple new timesaving features. The changes were made to improve both the usability and appearance of the Share360 applications.

The new features include interfaces …

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MontaVista Software Secures Hundreds of Design Wins, Expands Global Operations and Becomes Cash Flow Positive in 2003

MontaVista Software, a pure-play Linux company, has announced that it ended its 2003 fiscal year with revenue growth of 77 percent over the previous year.

The company became cash flow positive in the fourth quarter of 2003 and experienced 15 consecutive quarters of growth despite a challenging global economy. MontaVista …

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Motorola selects Sleepycat Software's Berkeley DB for new Chinese smart phone

Motorola has selected Sleepycat Software's Berkeley DB for use within its new Motorola A768 Smart Phone just released in China. The latest Motorola A768 smart phone, designed for corporate users, follows the successful launch of the Motorola A760 model last fall.

This news is significant as it shows the growing …

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