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• Android faces another patent attack

  Android faces a new threat with a lawsuit that Vertical Computer Systems filed Monday against Samsung and LG.

• AMD joins Intel's MeeGo OS effort

  In an effort to expand software compatibility for its upcoming Fusion chips, Advanced Micro Devices on Monday joined rival Intel's efforts to develop the open-source MeeGo OS.

• Jolicloud may beat Chrome OS to netbook market

  Google's Chrome OS may be ultimately intended to run on cloud-focused netbooks when it comes out, but as of yesterday it looks like a small, startup competitor could beat the search giant to the proverbial punch.

• Linux Mint 10 ‘Julia' is now official

  The Linux Mint team announced today that the final release of version 10 of the free and open source operating system, dubbed "Julia," is now officially available.

• Supercomputing fest will spotlight world's fastest computers, high-performance issues

  One of the most fascinating and highly technical conferences in the IT industry will take place next week in New Orleans, when SC10 kicks off with seven days of big computers, and big solutions to big problems.

• Red Hat releases RHEL 6

  Red Hat on Wednesday released version 6 of its Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) distribution.

• Traders concerned over network capacity of Linux system

  The London Stock Exchange has formally acknowledged it needs to do more to scale its IT infrastructure before launching a new Linux platform on its cash markets.

• Ubuntu will adopt Wayland Graphics System

  Hard on the heels of Canonical's controversial decision to use the 3D-enabled Unity interface in its desktop Ubuntu operating system came word late last week that it will also adopt a new graphics system.

• New Linux software targeted at schools

  A Canadian company called Userful claims that it has open source alternative for education establishments faced by the high cost of Windows Multipoint servers: Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011.

• Cloud and virtualisation features set Fedora 14 apart

  Fedora 14, or "Laughlin," made its official debut on Tuesday, and it's packed with a raft of new features designed to enhance the experience for users of the open source desktop operating system.

• London Stock Exchange delays Linux launch after live test

  The London Stock Exchange has postponed the launch of its Linux-based IT system for cash markets, after a third live test was completed with customers over the weekend.

• Boost your geek cred with the Linux credit card (really)

  What is the coolest thing for a Linux fan to carry in their pocket? Why, the new Linux Tux credit card! The Linux Foundation teamed up with UMB Bank and CardPartner Inc. to create the Linux-branded Visa card. It's pretty much your typical credit card, except that, by applying for the card, you are also helping to promote Linux.

• 5 things to do first with Ubuntu

  Ubuntu 10.10, or Maverick Meerkat, is proving to be one of the best, most user-friendly distributions of the Linux operating system ever seen, so it's no wonder that businesses and individuals are adopting the new operating system in growing numbers every day.

• Firefox Trojan targets older versions of Windows

  A new Firefox vulnerability reported on Tuesday affects primarily users of the browser on older versions of Windows, security firm Trend Micro has determined.

• Canonical Ubuntu splits from GNOME over design issues

  Canonical is changing the default interface on the next release of Ubuntu from GNOME to Unity, a new open source project that focuses on simplified interface and three dimensional displays.