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  • Linux Kernel 2.6.38 arrives with desktop 'wonder patch'

    Version 2.6.38 of the Linux kernel was released by Linus Torvalds overnight, including the much-hyped performance improvement patch amid many feature enhancements and bug fixes.

    Written by Rodney Gedda16 March 11 13:10
  • OpenSUSE 11.4 now available with GNOME 3 preview

    The OpenSUSE Linux distribution has reached another milestone with the release of 11.4 including a preview of the upcoming GNOME 3 desktop environment.

    Written by Rodney Gedda11 March 11 11:36
  • KDE 4.5 release ups stability, adds Webkit browser

    The KDE project has released the sixth generation of version 4 of its open source software compilation (SC) and desktop environment with KDE SC 4.5 now available for download – including a Webkit option for the native Web browser.

    Written by Rodney Gedda11 Aug. 10 05:50
  • Need desktop access over the Web? Try some Guacamole

    A new open source project dubbed Guacamole allows users to access a desktop remotely through a Web browser, potentially streamlining the requirements for client support and administration.

    Written by Rodney Gedda04 May 10 10:15
  • Fedora Linux 12 arrives, ups multimedia support

    Fedora, the Linux-based operating system backed by Red Hat, has released version 12 with a view to improving the multimedia and graphics experience on the desktop.

    Written by Rodney Gedda18 Nov. 09 10:16
  • Desktop takes back seat at Linux conference

    Leaders in the Linux community seemed resigned to the fact that Linux still hasn't made headway in the desktop market, but they made it clear on Monday that their success in other markets, such as mobile, is at least as important.

    Written by Nancy Gohring22 Sept. 09 10:13
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