Skype Withdraws Appeal Case and GPL Wins
	After last year's case, when the high district court of Munich, Germany, issued an injunction against Skype for selling the SMC WSKP 100 Linux-based WiFi VoIP phone, the Luxembourg-based company seems to be plagued with legal problems once more, this time related to the violation of the GPL license. After the initial GPL violation, Skype provided a flier with the URL for the source code with the package and now they decided ... [read more >>]
	09 May 2008, 10:24GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

One-Click Software Installation for Linux Mint 4.0
	Last night, Linspire announced in a press release the immediate availability of their CNR (Click 'N Run) client, also known as One-Click Software Installer, for the popular Linux Mint 4.0 (codename Daryna) distribution. Being based on Ubuntu 7.10, Linux Mint Daryna is a v ... [read more >>]
	09 May 2008, 02:15GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Parted Magic 2.2 Comes with GParted 0.3.7
	After a little more than a month of development, Patrick Verner presents a new and greatly improved release of its Linux distribution, Parted Magic 2.2. Increased in size with about 7 MB compared to the previous version, Parted Magic 2.2 comes packed with more ... [read more >>]
	08 May 2008, 04:00GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

KDE 4.0.4 Announced by the KDE Community
	KDE 4.0.4, the fourth bugfix and maintenance release for the 4.x branch of KDE, was announced today by the KDE Community. KDE 4 ships with a basic desktop and applications for system administration, networking, educational and multimedia software, games, web development tools and much more. These release updates are is ... [read more >>]
	07 May 2008, 05:54GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

OpenSolaris 2008.5 Installation Guide
	The final version of the OpenSolaris operating system was released a few days ago and it brings a brand new Image Packaging System (IPS), ZFS as the default filesystem, and DTrace enabled packages so you can keep an eye on everything and squeeze the juice out of your system. The powerful bash shell is one of the GNU utilities that made their way into OpenSolaris 2008.05, and many other tools from the GNU world. The single LiveCD ... [read more >>]
	07 May 2008, 02:05GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

GoblinX 2.7 Beta 1 Available Now
	The first beta version of GoblinX 2.7 (Standard edition), the popular Slackware-based Live CD Linux distribution, was released on May 4th, bringing many updated software, including Linux kernel 2.6.24.3, KDE 3.5.9 and all the Gnome libraries and applications. Other important features, bug fixes and improvements included in Go ... [read more >>]
	06 May 2008, 02:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu Weekly Report: 27th April - 3rd May, 2008
	Well, Ubuntu Open Week ended on Saturday and we can say that it was another success. I personally attended some of the sessions and it was a pleasure to talk to the Ubuntu developers and receive interesting and helpful answers to some of my questions regarding different aspects of the Ubuntu operating system. My biggest disappointment was that I've missed the "Ask Mark" (with Mark Shuttleworth, the Ubuntu ... [read more >>]
	05 May 2008, 02:15GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu 8.10 Release Schedule
	The Ubuntu 8.10 (codename Intrepid Ibex) development initiated on May 1st and will conclude on October 30th 2008, with the final release. Without any further introduction, let's have a look at the release schedule: June 12th, 2008 - Alpha 1 release July 3rd, 2008 - Alpha 2 release July 24th, 2008 - Alpha 3 release August 14th, 2008 - Alpha 4 re ... [read more >>]
	05 May 2008, 01:55GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Slackware 12.1 Released
	Slackware, one of the most important Linux distributions around, has reached version 12.1 today. The new release comes with many software updates and enhancements, new technologies and lots more. "This first Slackware edition of the year combines Slackware's legendary simplicity (and close tracking of original sources), stability, and security with some of the latest advances in Linux technology. Expect no less than the ... [read more >>]
	03 May 2008, 07:58GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

openSUSE 11.0 Beta 2 Available Now
	The second beta version of openSUSE 11.0 was launched last night and it comes packed with some important bug fixes, new artwork for splash screens, login managers and more. Also, the live installer was repaired and it should work fine now! If we take a look under the hood of this beta release, we ca ... [read more >>]
	03 May 2008, 07:48GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ontario Linux Fest Announced for 25th October
	The Ontario Linux Fest was announced for 25 October 2008, so don't make any plans for that day in case you are in Ontario or its surroundings! Judging by the feedback received from last year's edition, the Linux Fest scheduled for October might be very successful. The location for Ontario Linux Fest 2008 will be the "Days&qu ... [read more >>]
	01 May 2008, 06:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

First Alpha Release of KDE 4.1 Is Here
	The first alpha release of KDE 4.1 was launched today, as the KDE Community announced, and it provides a first preview of what we can expect from the final version, due for release on July 29. Let's have a quick look at the features that will be available in KDE 4.1: • KDE 4.1 will bring Akonadi, the desk ... [read more >>]
	30 April 2008, 02:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Hans Reiser Convicted for Murder
	Hans Reiser, the programmer that created the ReiserFS filesystem, was convicted yesterday of first-degree murder for killing his estranged wife, Nina Reiser. After three days of deliberation, following a trial that lasted six months, the jury from Alameda County, California, has reached a decision. Hans ... [read more >>]
	29 April 2008, 04:28GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu Weekly Report: 20th - 26th April, 2008
	On Monday, Canonical announced that Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition would be available on 24th April, released at the same time with the Desktop Edition. The 8.04 Long Term Support (LTS) Server Edition is Canonical's fourth server release and will be suppor ... [read more >>]
	29 April 2008, 03:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

eyeOS 1.6 Available Now
	The eyeOS team and eyeOS Community are proud to present yet another great release of their popular eyeOS web operating system, version 1.6.0.0 (codename Gala Sync). This major release comes packed with new applications, new tools and significant improvements on the overall usability. But the most important f ... [read more >>]
	26 April 2008, 04:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Released
	It all began on August 29, when Jono Bacon announced the Hardy Heron, also known as Ubuntu 8.04, the next major release of the Ubuntu operating system and the second Long Term Support (LTS) version, which means users get security updates for five years for the server edition and three years for th ... [read more >>]
	24 April 2008, 08:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

PC-BSD 1.5.1 Available Now
	Less than a month ago, the PC-BSD team introduced a major release, version 1.5, that brought a few new technologies and updated applications. Today, they announced the first maintenance release of the 1.5 version. PC-BSD 1.5.1 fixes some important bugs, updates a few packages and adds a handful of other useful stuff, such as fonts ... [read more >>]
	23 April 2008, 02:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu Weekly Report: 13th - 19th April, 2008
	At the beginning of this week, Canonical announced the Ubuntu Desktop Training program, a good way for corporate and home desktop users to learn and get used with Ubuntu. After taking the Ubuntu Desktop Training course, users will be able to understand the concepts of open source and how th ... [read more >>]
	21 April 2008, 02:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Release Candidate of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Is Here
	The RC (Release Canidate) version of the upcoming Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (codename Hardy Heron), due for release in five days, has been released last night and it brings new technologies, such as ActiveDirectory integration, iSCSI support, memory protection, a brand-new ... [read more >>]
	19 April 2008, 02:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

openSUSE 11.0 Beta 1 Available Now
	The first beta version of openSUSE 11.0 was launched yesterday and it comes packed with some important updates, such as KDE 3.5.9, KDE 4.0.3, GNOME 2.22.1. Beside the updates, openSUSE 11.0 Beta comes with a professional looking installer, faster package management and installable live CDs, features th ... [read more >>]
	19 April 2008, 02:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Linux Kernel 2.6.25 Released
	Linus Torvalds announced last evening the immediate availability of the 2.6.25 Linux kernel. This new release contains new technologies, some updated drivers and miscellaneous fixes: "It's been long promised, but there it is now. Special thanks to Ingo who found and fixed a nasty-looking regression that turned ou ... [read more >>]
	17 April 2008, 02:54GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Latest ATI Linux Driver Brings Support for Ubuntu 8.04
	A new version of the ATI/AMD Linux display driver was released last night, for both x86 and x86_64 platforms. This release introduces early look support for Ubuntu 8.04 aka Hardy Heron. The following issues were resolved in this release: • Selecting Wait for vertical retrace in the AMD Ca ... [read more >>]
	17 April 2008, 02:28GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

EnGarde Secure Linux 3.0.19 Has Been Released
	The Guardian Digital team, which is in charge of the development and maintenance of Engarde Secure Linux, has announced last evening the release of EnGarde Secure Community Edition 3.0.19 (Version 3.0, Maintenance release 19). According to Digital Guardian this new release comes not only with many updated packag ... [read more >>]
	16 April 2008, 02:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Neo FreeRunner Starts Shipping For Only $399
	Neo FreeRunner, the open source smartphone developed by OpenMoko, will be commercially available for $399 (around 250 Euros) per unit, probably less than most of the users who are expecting it would have believed. Following the successful Neo 1973 (well, a moderate success, because there weren't too many Neo 1973 handsets available), the new Neo FreeRunner comes with a similar design but it brings several improved featur ... [read more >>]
	15 April 2008, 14:52GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Ubuntu Desktop Training
	Canonical announced last night the Ubuntu Desktop Training program, a good way for corporate and home desktop users to learn and get used with Ubuntu. In order to make your daily tasks easy, the Ubuntu Desktop Training program provides information, practical exercises and simulations. "This desktop tra ... [read more >>]
	15 April 2008, 02:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

RadeonHD Video Driver 1.2.0 Released
	RadeonHD video driver version 1.2.0 was announced last night on the X.org Foundation website. RadeonHD is also known as xf86-video-radeonhd and it's an X.org video driver for R500 and newer ATI graphics devices. It is being developed by Novell for AMD. The RadeonHD video driver supports full modesetting (read: any mode is useable ... [read more >>]
	11 April 2008, 02:40GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

First Look: The GIMP 2.5.0
	The GIMP team announced today the first release from the 2.5 development series. It is true that this version is unstable, but a little bird told me to give it a try and see what's it capable of. First of all, let me tell you that its interface is quite redesigned and I think that some users will have problems adjusting with it, but that's just my two cents. On the other hand, version 2.5.0 of The GIMP includes some hot ... [read more >>]
	10 April 2008, 13:33GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

GNOME 2.22.1 Released
	Last night, the GNOME developers announced the first maintenance release of the GNOME 2.22 desktop environment. This new version brings some bug fixes, new translations and updated documentation. Hardy Heron users can update their systems to GNOME 2.22.1 by issuing the following commands in a terminal wi ... [read more >>]
	10 April 2008, 03:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Red Hat Wants to See Limited Patents on Software
	Yesterday, Red Hat took a stand on challenging the standards for patenting software. In the Bilski case that's at this moment before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the issue is ripe for consideration. Red Hat shows the problems that software patents bring to open ... [read more >>]
	08 April 2008, 10:55GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Introducing SliTaz Linux
	What is SliTaz? It is a new minimalistic Linux distribution, a 100% FREE operating system which doesn't need a hard drive to run. It runs completely in memory and can be booted from a CD-ROM or an USB flash drive. Did we say how small it is? Incredible or not, SliTaz Linux provides a lot of applications, nice desktop effects and even a ready-to-use web server in no more than 24.8 MB ISO image! Moreover, at this size, SliTaz is extreme ... [read more >>]
	08 April 2008, 04:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Compiz 0.7.4 and Skype 2.0.0.68 Are Out
	Today we are proud to announce the release of Compiz 0.7.4 and Skype 2.0.0.68, two of the most popular applications among Linux users around the world. While Skype has only one important future (uPnP support), Compiz has jumped from the 0.7.2 release to this one and includes some important enhances and improvements! What's new in Compiz Fusion 0.7.4? • Configurable handling of overlapping output devi ... [read more >>]
	04 April 2008, 02:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

GoboLinux 014.01 Released
	The GoboLinux team is proud to introduce the 014.01 release of its 100% FREE and open source Linux distribution, GoboLinux. Being the first point release, this version brings a revamped file system structure, updated software and improved stability over the previous one, GoboLinux 014. Highlights of this release include: · I ... [read more >>]
	03 April 2008, 03:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

KDE 4.0.3 and Kubuntu Packages Are Now Available
	The third maintenance release of KDE4 was released a few minutes ago, as the KDE Community announced. KDE 4.0.3 brings you a lot of bug fixes, performance improvements and many updated translations for most of its components. It is already translated into 48 languages and more are coming soon. What' ... [read more >>]
	02 April 2008, 13:23GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

First Beta of Gentoo 2008.0 Released
	Delayed one month from its original release schedule, Gentoo Linux 2008.0 Beta 1 makes its appearance into the Linux world last night, April 1... and NO, it's not a joke. "Since this is the first beta, we're looking only for bugs in functionality, not bugs in appearance such as desktop backgrounds or other artwork. We expect to release a second beta once your testing has helped us fix problems with this fi ... [read more >>]
	02 April 2008, 03:24GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Adobe AIR for Linux Released
	Finally! Adobe announced last night the first alpha release of Adobe AIR for Linux, a new technology that allows Adobe AIR applications to be deployed on computers and devices powered by the Linux operating system. Let's overview the features that can be found in this first ... [read more >>]
	01 April 2008, 03:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu Weekly Report: 23rd - 29th March, 2008
	This week, Canonical has announced the end-of-life for Ubuntu 6.10 (codename Edgy Eft). Starting with Friday, April 25th, 2008, they will stop "feeding" Edgy Eft with security and critical updates. Ubuntu 6.10 introduced applications such as Firefox 2.0, OpenOffice 2.0.4, Gaim 2.0 Beta 3.1, F-Spot, Tomboy, Orca and nice features, such as a new init system - Upstart (which is now a very important part of the Ubuntu OS), ... [read more >>]
	31 March 2008, 02:08GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Microsoft Continues Its Love/Hate Ballet with Open Source
	Microsoft, the traditional anti-open source poster child, now embarked on a journey of interoperability, is stuck in a love/hate ballet with its direct OSS competitors. Long time situated at the opposite poles of the technology spectrum, in terms of the contrast between open source and proprietary software, the OSS community and the Redmond giant are extending bridges between their respective solutions. In the middle, the main beneficiarie ... [read more >>]
	26 March 2008, 11:55GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Goodbye Ubuntu 6.10
	On October 26, 2006 Canonical announced the release of Edgy Eft aka Ubuntu 6.10, a version which introduced some of the nicest features at that point in time. Applications such as Firefox 2.0, OpenOffice 2.0.4, Gaim 2.0 Beta 3.1, F-Spot, Tomboy, Orca were introduced for the first time in an Ubuntu distribution. Other great features and technologies, like the new init system - Upstart (which is now a very important part of the Ubuntu OS), t ... [read more >>]
	26 March 2008, 02:45GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Inside the Open Source Fief at Microsoft
	Microsoft is regarded as the traditional anti-Linux poster child. The Redmond company is in this context at the opposite end of the spectrum in comparison with the open source community. And while this dichotomy is valid for a range of open source and free software products, as well as Microsoft's proprietary solutions, nowhere it is more consistent than in the face-off between Windows and Linux, both on the server and the client side ... [read more >>]
	24 March 2008, 10:30GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

NimbleX 2008 RC Released
	NimbleX 2008 RC was released a few days ago and it contains some very nice applications and improvements: "I am very pleased to announce the Release Candidate of NimbleX 2008! Since Beta there are major differences and it's the closest thing I can imagine to fina ... [read more >>]
	23 March 2008, 17:07GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu 8.04 Beta Has a Brand-New Theme
	The beta release of the upcoming Ubuntu 8.04 (codename Hardy Heron) has been released a couple of days ago and it comes with new technologies, such as ActiveDirectory integration, iSCSI support, memory protection, a brand-new firewall, the latest and gre ... [read more >>]
	23 March 2008, 16:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

openSUSE 11.0 Alpha 3 Comes With a Professional Installer
	The third alpha version of openSUSE 11.0 was launched a couple of days ago and it comes packed with some important improvements, like a new and professional installer theme (see the image on the left) and faster package management system. Here are the most essential changes since the Alpha 2 release: ... [read more >>]
	23 March 2008, 15:53GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Mandriva 2008.1 RC2 Brings ATI Radeon HD Support and KDE 4.0.2
	The second release candidate of the Spring edition of Mandriva 2008 was introduced a few days ago and includes some new fantastic features, such as KDE 4.0.2, ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series support, easy multimedia codecs installation system, a brand new Spring graphical theme and many more. But, let's have a detailed look at them, shall w ... [read more >>]
	23 March 2008, 15:18GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu Weekly Report: 9th - 15th March, 2008
	On Monday, Martin Albisetti and Felipe Lerena re-launched the Ubuntustats.com - a place to reflect the enormous activity Ubuntu has on all fronts. "We parse every data source we think is interesting to show you how much the community is working and display it in an easy-to-read format." - says the Ubuntu Li ... [read more >>]
	16 March 2008, 21:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Open Source Preferred over Proprietary Software, Microsoft Takes Another Hit
	On the heels of Microsoft's new-found commitment to interoperability, a path that also focuses on open source solutions, as well as the February €899 million antitrust financial penalty from the EU Commission, the Redmond company has taken yet another hit in the European arena. In this context, the European Commission has announced that it plans to embark on a more pro-active strategy of adopting open source solutions. In this manner, ... [read more >>]
	14 March 2008, 13:25GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Open Source Windows No, but Windows and Open Source, Yes
	If you are expecting an open source Windows operating system from Microsoft, by all means please do not hold your breath. But while the Redmond company is saying "no" to an open source variant of its proprietary platform, it is increasingly saying "yes" t ... [read more >>]
	13 March 2008, 07:27GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

First Beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Comes with Firefox 3
	Red Hat, the Open Source leader, is proud to announce the first beta release of the upcoming 5.2 version of their Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system. Powered by the 2.6.18-84.el5 Linux kernel, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Beta comes with the following improvements: Virtualizatio ... [read more >>]
	12 March 2008, 03:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

First Look: KNOPPIX 5.3.0
	Knoppix 5.3, after pausing for a year, was presented at CeBIT, in Hannover, Germany. Our colleagues were there, and got the DVD live-edition that's available with the German c't magazine during the event. The Open Source Audio-Desktop ADRIANE – which is a part of the live distro – was presented by Adriane and Klaus Knopper at CeBIT. The Live DVD we had was predominantly in German, but it can be changed in English by typing at ... [read more >>]
	11 March 2008, 06:30GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

GNOME 2.22: A Truly Amazing Desktop!
	Every six months, the GNOME team prepares a new and revolutionary release of the ever popular GNOME desktop environment. Today, we are proud to introduce you to the latest and greatest features of an 100% FREE and open source desktop. Whether you are on a Solaris machine or the latest Ubuntu distribution, GNOME is there and with every new release it makes your life... Simply Beautiful! Let's have a look at the new features of GNOME ... [read more >>]
	10 March 2008, 18:52GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu Weekly Report: 2nd - 8th March, 2008
	On Monday, a San Francisco non-profit foundation joined swords with Untangle, a San Mateo-based open-source vendor in order to co-sponsor an all-day "Installfest for Schools" event. The new approach to install-fests targets 500 refurbished computers with older ... [read more >>]
	10 March 2008, 03:44GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia