Stories by Katherine Noyes

Ubuntu's next Unity begins to take shape

With the possible exception of GNOME 3, few recent innovations in the Linux world have proven as controversial as the Unity desktop included in Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal."

Written by Katherine Noyes18 Aug. 11 09:48

After 20 years, Linux looks better than ever

The Linux Foundation's annual LinuxCon North America event kicks off today in Vancouver, B.C., and its primary focus this year is the 20th anniversary of the free and open source operating system.

Written by Katherine Noyes18 Aug. 11 05:22

Ubuntu 'Oneiric Ocelot' gains Linux 3.0, Thunderbird

After all the controversy that followed the release of Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal," it's hard not to anticipate with at least some anxiety the upcoming debut of version 11.10, also known as "Oneiric Ocelot."

Written by Katherine Noyes12 Aug. 11 09:39

DoD debuts a brand-new Linux for telecommuters

With all the hundreds of Linux distributions already available for practically every niche and purpose, users of the open source operating system are accustomed to having a wealth of choices. Recently, however, the set of options got even bigger thanks to a brand-new, security-focused Linux distribution from none other than the U.S. Department of Defense.

Written by Katherine Noyes26 July 11 07:49

Tiny Linux plug PC offers a Cloud computing alternative

Linux-based plug computers such as the Sheevaplug have been drawing fresh attention for some time already, but on Monday MimoMonitors launched the new MimoPlug, a tiny, cube-shaped contender that's designed as a desktop PC alternative for cloud computing applications.

Written by Katherine Noyes14 June 11 03:43

Say goodbye to Google Search portals for Linux, Mac and more

Fans of Linux, Microsoft and Macs used to be able to search for information about those topics on Google using specialized search tools that narrowed the results to a focused set of highly relevant Web sites.

Written by Katherine Noyes09 June 11 03:16

Five things every Windows user should know

Microsoft's proud proclamations that Windows 8 won't require users to buy a new PC speaks volumes about the company's longtime business model. After all, each new generation of the company's resource-hungry operating system has traditionally required new hardware as well as software, thus benefiting both Microsoft and its hardware partners.

Written by Katherine Noyes03 June 11 04:52

Linaro: Now a year old, the Linux effort begins to deliver

It was just about a year ago that IBM, Samsung, ARM and others formed Linaro, the not-for-profit organization that aims to make it easier for developers to use Linux on ARM-based devices, and over the past few weeks the group has made several announcements that reveal some of the fruits of its labors.

Written by Katherine Noyes31 May 11 07:36

Linux Mint 11 and Fedora 15: In one week, two gems debut

It's not every week that sees the launch of a major release from one of the most popular Linux distributions. This week, however, we've had the benefit of not just one but two such landmark debuts.

Written by Katherine Noyes27 May 11 04:06

Skype's asterisk move begins its closed future

When Microsoft announced its purchase of Skype earlier this month, it took great pains to affirm its commitment to continuing support for the technology on platforms other than Windows.

Written by Katherine Noyes26 May 11 03:26

First Chrome OS desktop PC will ship in July

As the U.S. arrival date approaches for the first Chromebooks from Samsung and Acer, hardware maker Xi3 on Friday announced its own entrant in the form of a desktop PC running Chrome OS.

Written by Katherine Noyes24 May 11 23:30

Is open source up to par? Just ask the DoD

Last week provided a significant boost to open source software in the form of survey results suggesting that such technologies have now become a norm in the business world. Now, in what's perhaps an even bigger blow to proprietary vendors, none other than the Department of Defense has weighed in with its own support for open technology.

Written by Katherine Noyes24 May 11 04:19

Five Linux distributions get a fresh boost

Between the launch of a new Linux kernel update and the news that open source has achieved mainstream business use at last, it's been an exciting week in the world of open source software.

Written by Katherine Noyes21 May 11 03:55

Linux kernel update brings a new wave of hardware support

Updates to the Linux kernel are always exciting because of the advance look they provide at what's to come in upcoming Linux distributions, and Thursday's 2.6.39 release is no exception.

Written by Katherine Noyes20 May 11 03:04
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