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New call for open source device drivers

New call for open source device driversHow about Linux ease of use?I am a MS user based on job and personal prefernces for my OS. I have installed Ubuntu on a home computer, as well as gentoo on another. What strikes me as how un-friendly the OS is...

Tags: Linux, ease of use, open source device driver, GUI-driven, YaST, open source

Discussion threads 2008-06-23

New call for open source device drivers

The Q&A notes the foundation is making no legal claims in its statement. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Device Driver, Open Source Device Driver, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-06-23

Additional Resources

Who is a Candidate for Desktop Linux?

I personally do not fall into the group of people that can easily migrate away from Windows, but that doesn't mean you or someone you know can't make the switch. As I said in earlier post last month, the work that I...

Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Desktop Linux, Computer, Super-Casual Web Surfer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-11

Is Microsoft stalling on its GPL Linux drivers?

Can't we all just get along?[nt]He has no right to be upsetThis is code that is being released [b]for free[/b] to the Open Source community. It will be released on MS's timeline and not some arbitrary timeline specified by someone who is on record as hating MS. No other open...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, GPL v2, kernel, Microsoft Corp., open source, open-source community, GPL, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-10

Signs show Linux moving into the driver's seat

Just Works!Yes, it is a very good situation to have Linux moving "into the driver's seat".I install my preferred distros on my boxes, notebooks and netbooks and everything just works.Very nice indeed.Unfortunate Driver ModelUntil Linux re-architects the driver model to detach most of them from the kernel, there will be...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, binary driver

Discussion threads 2009-08-14

Thwarted by technology

I have a devicethat is still using a serial connection! I finally found a quality serial to USB converter... but I am waiting for it to get here before I pass verdict on it's reliability.Still have two applications that are Windows only... makes it difficult since I have to maintain...

Tags: Consumer electronics, Media players, Microsoft Windows, DVD, DVD player

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

Geek Sheet: Virtualizing Free Linux Distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2

It's been a while since we've had a hardcore Geek Sheet installment, and I promise that this one will be a real winner. Some of you may be aware that the updated Hyper-V bare-metal hypervisor virtualization layer in Microsoft's upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2 (Which is due...

Tags: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Distribution, Mouse, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, SLES, LinuxIC, OpenSUSE 11.1, ENTER, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-08-09

What Asus wants in a Linux

Linux needs a real mainstream distroLinux unfortunately is too fragmented to get the attention of consumers.Way too many distributions. We think Microsoft is bad with Windows! But just look at how many our out there of Linux! Hey Linux idiots! stop doing so many and concentrate on one well...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ASUS, Driver Problem, Linux, Nope

Discussion threads 2009-08-08

Is Microsoft's GPL2 support really a big deal?

Microsoft's decison to release 20,000 lines of device driver code under GPLv2 is viewed as a big deal but not that surprising given the context. After all, the only technology Microsoft fears more than Linux is VMware's bare-metal virtualization platform. The release of the three device drivers...

Tags: Device Driver, Microsoft Corp., GPL 2, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-07-21

With Microsoft code dump Novell tries to make nice

With Microsoft code dump Novell tries to make niceBusiness as UsualA few things:Novell isn't as 'cozy' with MS as their covenant and inter-op agreements suggest.They are actively engaged in an Antitrust suit against MSI personally don't believe for a minute that MS is interested in open source; the device driver...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Virtualization, Fleas, Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-20

Pigs do fly: Microsoft unleashes 20,000 lines of Linux code

Pigs do fly: Microsoft unleashes 20,000 lines of Linux codeWSFU GPLWindows Services for UNIX has some GPL utilities in it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321712VMWARE Lower TCO, Higher ReliabilitySmart shops will skip virtualization from MS - garbage at its best. Resume generating event at its worst.RE: Pigs do fly: Microsoft unleashes 20,000 lines...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Linux Code

Discussion threads 2009-07-20

When you see Chrome OS think business model

When you see Chrome OS think business modelI stopped reading at."But when you consider the $50/year price to license an anti-viral, the $30/year to license a malware program and the additional $30/year you need for a registry cleaner"Talk about exaggerating the costs to justify the rest of your article. Not...

Tags: Operating systems, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Chrome, Chrome OS, Google Inc., operating system, malware, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-07-10

Google ChromeOS: Have people taken leave of their senses?

Reading the commentary from the likes of TechCrunch, Mashable, The Guardian and even our own esteemed Sam Diaz on the pre-launch (you've got another YEAR to wait) you'd think the Google ChromeOS was the closest thing to the second coming of Jesus Christ. Get a grip people. First up MG...

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Netbook, Register, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Linux, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Hardware, Software, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-07-08

OpenSolaris 2009.06: Getting Better All The Time

The June 2009 (2009.06) release of OpenSolaris provides a solid Open Source GNOME desktop experience like that of a modern Linux distribution combined with the scalability and stability of UNIX. Over the weekend, I had the chance to take a look at Sun...

Tags: OpenSolaris, Sun Solaris, OpenSolaris 2009.06, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-06-07

Canon Pixma MX330

Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you should be relegated to buying some cheap printer that can't function outside of simple text documents. If you need a device that can fax, copy, scan, and print on a wide variety of media, the Canon Pixma MX330 will make a...

Tags: Printers, Monitors & displays, printer, Canon Pixma, Canon Inc., Pixma MX330, Canon PIXMA MX330, media, feeder

Product reviews 2009-05-26

Ubuntu as slick as Win7, Mac OS X

Ubuntu as slick as Win7, Mac OS XFrothy how the heck are you ...Linux still need polish but if this article has any merit it's a much needed in the right direction.Ubuntu will be puting more price pressure on Windows as it gets morepolished, and more people know what Linux...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-04-24

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11: Lots of Tech but Short on Polish

At first glance, Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (SLED 11) is virtually indistinguishable from the company's Free/Open Source and community supported Linux distribution, openSUSE 11.1. But does SLED 11 have the extra polish and the value add to justify its position as Novell's premier enterprise...

Tags: Novell Inc., SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Linux, Open Source, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, UNIX, Servers, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-03-23

Will Android and Windows Mobile get squeezed as smartphone market shakes out?

While the iPhone has shown that there is a large consumer market for smartphones, the primary market-driver for the smartphone is - and will remain - enterprises and small businesses. This dynamic is similar to the PC operating system market. Think about Windows Vista. It has largely...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Platform, Palm Inc., Smart Phone, Business, Microsoft Windows, RIM BlackBerry, Symbian Inc., Informa, BlackBerry Let, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-03-17

Who should Software Freedom sue on FAT32?

Who should Software Freedom sue on FAT32?What did MS do wrong?They are not bound by the GPL. They are free to license their technology to anyone they want, under terms agreeable to both. (I assume there might be some Federal restrictions there, but I don't think we crossed that...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, MS Just, FAT32, Microsoft Corp., Software Freedom Sue, GPL, MSFT, software

Discussion threads 2009-03-07

Microsoft's secret plan behind the TomTom suit?

Microsoft's secret plan behind the TomTom suit?Well, maybe it is time to draw a line in the sand. Maybe this is a good onefor SFLC, IBM, and other to get involved with. TomTom can not fight it alone, they will just have to switch to WinCE.not so secretM$ hopes that...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, TomTom, Microsoft Corp., secret plan

Discussion threads 2009-03-05