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KVM steals virtualization spotlight
News A new open-source virtual-machine project has quickly won Linux allies, but its arrival brings complications.
Tags: Linux, Open source
Linux guru argues against security liability
News Alan Cox tells the U.K. House of Lords that software developers should not be held legally responsible for security breaches.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Security, Linux, Open source
Developers take Linux attacks to heart
News A handful of recent online attacks on free and open-source software servers has open-source developers looking over their shoulders.
Linux kernel developer's guide published
News The Linux Foundation has released the guide for developers in an attempt to encourage participation by new programmers by explaining what is involved.
Tags: Linux, Software engineering/development, Open source, Developer, Kernel, Linux Kernel, consortium, release candidate, patch management, Jeremy Allison
EC wants software makers held liable for code
News After identifying gaps in EU consumer protection rules, the European Commission is proposing that software makers give guarantees about the security and efficiency of their code.
Tags: Open source, Business applications, Apple Inc., Security, Business Software Alliance, European Union, digital content, software company, performance, software
Linux developers create forum to air core flaws
Insight Developers of the Linux kernel created a security mailing list this week to air future vulnerability information regarding the open-source operating system's core code.
Tags: Security implementation/standards, Open source
Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'
News The Linux creator has labeled creators of the OpenBSD operating system 'masturbating monkeys', as part of a wider critique of what he sees as self-centered behavior in the IT security industry.
Tags: Linux, Open source, Linus Torvalds, OpenBSD, Security, Bug, IT Security, Attack, operating system, Linux Kernel
Row brewing over Linux patches
News A proposal to help Linus Torvalds keep up with patches for Linux has sparked a controversy over whether the operating system has outgrown its creator.
Putting Vista in the fast lane
News With the next version of Windows, Microsoft tackles an age-old problem: how to keep PCs running like new.
Tags: Microsoft Windows
Linux gets mobile kernel
News Linux developers on Friday unveiled a major new version of the Linux kernel, or operating system core. Kernel 2.5.0 (also known as 2.4.15) adds support for two new file systems that should add crash protection and easier laptop synchronization.
Torvalds: No picnic to become major Linux coder
News The Linux project lead has said new contributors should "start small" to avoid becoming frustrated with the Linux kernel development process.
Tags: Linux, Open source, Software, Linus Torvalds, Security, Developer, operating system, Linux Kernel, Environment, patch management
Open-source group adds second Chinese member
News A software industry regulator in the mainland has become the second Chinese member of U.S.-based Open Source Development Labs.
GPL getting tougher on patent deals
News Version 3 to block next Microsoft-Novell handshake? Latest draft aims to "prevent such deals from making a mockery of free software".
Tags: Business applications, Open source
Open source 'lacks enterprise-grade security'
News A new study finds lax or non-existent security processes in open source development, serving as a warning to businesses.
Tags: Open source, Security, IT Security, enterprise security, software, financial, Linux, consultant, Struts, tools company
Chinese firm joins open-source group
News Linux gets a boost from a leading Chinese firm.
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