The OpenPKG project releases version 2.1 of its cross-platform software packaging facility, which is now available for 21 different Unix flavors. The new release includes the latest versions of popular Open Source Unix software and technical improvements such as porting to additional platforms and the availability of a consolidated …
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Mandrakesoft has announced the availability of a new update service, Mandrakeonline, aimed at helping corporates keep their systems up-to-date with security updates and bug fixes. The service is easy to use and offers features such as scheduling updates for a convenient time. Mandrakeonline is now available to all Mandrakelinux 10 …
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Microsoft has announced the release of .NET 6, which includes new features and improvements over previous versions. The .NET 6 SDK is now available for download, and Microsoft is hosting a virtual launch event on June 24th to showcase the new features. The .NET 6 release marks a major milestone …
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Etnus has released TotalView 6.5, a debugger for Linux and UNIX that features fully-integrated memory debugging. The release includes support for the Intel Fortran Compiler for Linux, version 8.0, and expanded capabilities for STLView, the TotalView state-of-the-art Standard Template Library viewer. TotalView 6.5 also includes support for …
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The French Ministry of Equipment has chosen Mandrakelinux Corporate Server to replace 1,500 Microsoft Windows NT servers in a national scale deployment. The migration was established in terms of technical and organizational requirements and two specific Linux distributions based on Mandrakelinux Corporate Server were developed. The Ministry has also …
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HP has introduced a new desktop solution, the HP 441, which consists of four keyboard-mouse-screens running on one computer. The solution is specifically targeted for the education market and comes pre-installed with Mandrakelinux operating system, productivity applications, educational software, and a custom graphical user interface. The 441 can be used …
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Roy Hoobler, an expert in both Microsoft and Linux environments, believes that small and medium businesses should consider using open source technologies such as Linux and Open Office for their web and integration needs. He also emphasizes the importance of being aware of alternatives to expensive proprietary software. Connect Computing …
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theKompany.com has announced the 1.1 release of Aethera, a PIM, email and optional communication suite for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
The software breaks with traditional PIMs by providing a new level of modularity and vision to the paradigm. With Aethera, users are not tied to a …
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Mandrakesoft has acquired all outstanding shares of Edge-IT, a provider of support and services in the Linux market. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings within a semester and will allow Mandrakesoft to grow more aggressively its corporate business. Edge-IT customers will continue to receive high quality services …
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MontaVista Software announced that nine major global Tier 1 Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) are actively using MontaVista Linux Carrier Grade Edition as a preferred development platform for advanced communication products. These firms are some of the world's largest network equipment providers and include Alcatel, Agilent UK, Ericsson, NEC, Nokia, and …
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Mandrakesoft, publisher of the popular Linux distribution Mandrakelinux, has announced that it will now come with NoMachine's NX Client on board. This move is aimed at targeting Mandrake novices and companies looking for networking and remote access solutions that are scalable, reliable, and affordable. The inclusion of NX Client opens …
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Microsoft has announced the release of version 3.1 of .NET Core, which includes new features such as support for Windows Forms and WPF applications, improved performance, and enhanced security. The update also includes bug fixes and performance improvements. With this release, developers can now use .NET Core to build …
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Nexedi and Mandrakesoft have announced a new solution for renting Linux Desktop applications, called 'rentalinux Desktop Linux Server'. This full-featured turnkey solution provides the power of 500+ Mandrakelinux Desktop applications to legacy PCs, Macintosh, Unix Workstations or thin clients.
The service is available immediately in the European Union for a …
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OSIA, Australia's Open Source industry body, has expressed interest in a recent announcement that Microsoft chairman Bill Gates will be having discussions with the Prime Minister. The organization has raised several topics for discussion, including investment in Australia, support of open standards, bridging the digital divide with open source, and …
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Scalix Corporation has announced the release of Scalix 9.0, a Linux-based email and calendaring platform that offers rich cross-platform interoperability and client support. The new version includes Outlook 2003, Ximian Evolution and a new generation power web client, as well as a powerful Web Services-based administrative platform and single …
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Codehost Inc., a leading provider of Linux and Unix printing solutions, announced a cooperative partnership with Mandrakesoft, publisher of the popular Linux distribution Mandrakelinux. As part of the relationship, Codehost's advanced Linux and Unix printing solution, BrightQ, will be distributed with Mandrakelinux 10. The high-volume printing segment, born from the …
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Lindows, Inc. is offering a package containing the latest versions of three popular Linux operating systems: Linspire, Fedora and Mandrake. The Linux bundle comes with 8 CDs of the most current software in a digital format or a boxed version, available for an introductory price of $29.95 and $39 …
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The developers' conference for the free software photo editor GIMP will be held at the GUADEC conference in Kristiansand, Norway. The GIMP community is looking for sponsors to help finance travel expenses and accommodation. Currently, the GIMP has received several generous donations from the Free Software Foundation and MacGIMP, and …
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During this year's LinuxTag, a business and government conference is held on June 24th from 9am to 6pm in Karlsruhe. The program is divided into three parallel tracks, with speakers presenting the latest trends and usage potentials of Free Software in business and public administration.
Additionally, successful migrations of single …
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Bull Netherlands announced on its website that it will offer services and solutions around KDE, a popular graphical environment for Linux.
This move allows businesses to control their IT budgets while escaping licensing costs associated with commercial software. Bull is part of the successful European Bull Group and has 180 …
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