When IBM’s Watson computer faces off against human challengers on the Jeopardy game show next week, they’ll also be facing off against Linux.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/linux-supercomputer-is-a-contestant-on-jeopardy
Novell Delivers Linux Server System to London Stock Exchange
World’s fourth largest stock exchange selects SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to manage high-volume traffic and improve performance. https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/novell-delivers-linux-system-to-london-stock-exchange
US Intelligence Agency: Linux Help Wanted
In a just released “report card” on the use of open source technology at the federal level, the Defense Department received the highest rating — 82 percent — from Open Source for America. “The Department is looking to adopt transparent policies and procedures in line with President Obama’s Open Government Directive,” said Daniel Risacher, associate director of enterprise services and integration at DoD.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/us-intelligence-agency-linux-help-wanted
HP to Put Linux in Printers and PC’s: It’s the End of an Era for Windows
HP, WebOS and Linux !
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/hp-to-put-linux-in-printers-and-pc’s-it’s-the-end-of-an-era-for-windows
Linux 2.6.37 Kernel Promises to Unlock OS
Linus Torvalds is starting 2011 off with a bang with the release of the 2.6.37 Linux kernel. The new kernel is the first release since 2.6.36 debuted in October.
The goal of the new 2.6.37 kernel is to provide developers with improved Linux performance, security and scalability.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/linux-2-6-37-kernel-promises-to-unlock-os
Microsoft’s Tablet Strategy and How Linux Compares
Last week at CES, Microsoft announced their answer to the iPad with their tablet strategy. Computerworld says, “Microsoft has decided not to follow the Apple and Google route of putting its mobile operating system on tablets. Instead, Microsoft has chosen a more deliberate method where it will migrate its client OS onto tablets.” Microsoft also announced it will wait until its port of Windows 7 to ARM chips is complete. Pundits have criticized this strategy as being out-dated in today’s fast moving tablet market.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/microsoft’s-tablet-strategy-and-how-linux-compares
Stuxnet virus update
Stuxnet virus information
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/stuxnet-virus-update
Skype of Asterisk, and Skype for SIP
Some interesting comparisons between Skype of Asterisk and Skype for SIP. Both being methods to integrate your PBX with the popular Skype voice network
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/skype-of-asterisk-and-skype-for-sip
Switching to Linux (For the Right Reasons)
We always hear peoples’ opinions of why they believe we should switch to Linux- here are real reasons to switch to Linux as a desktop operating system.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/switch-to-linux-desktop
Oracle Q&A: A Refresher on Unbreakable Linux Kernel
The latest news on Oracle’s unbreakable Linux kernel.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/oracle-qa-a-refresher-on-unbreakable-linux-kernel
Kno Textbook Tablet, Based on Ubuntu, Ain’t no iPad
As we noted earlier this week, next week the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks off in Las Vegas, and it promises to be loaded with new tablet devices–many of them based on Android–seeking to compete with Apple’s iPad. There aren’t many peopie betting on Ubuntu-based tablets to make a big splash at the show, but there are some interesting Ubuntu tablets in development. Perhaps the most interesting one, with a renegade approach to the tablet market, is the Kno Textbook Tablet.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/kno-textbook-tablet-based-on-ubuntu-aint-no-ipad
Red Hat Poised to End the Year With a Bang
Ahead of Red Hat’s earnings report this week, one analyst looks for the Linux vendor to top its revenue guidance on the strength of Linux platform installations over Microsoft.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/red-hat-poised-to-end-the-year-with-a-bang
Redhat: Advisor|December
Latest Red Hat Linux news
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/redhat-advisordecember
Zimbra newsletter – On demand videos and updates to Zimbra appliance
Next-generation products like Zimbra are dramatically lowering TCO and improving user productivity. Before committing to another costly migration to Exchange, invest 45 minutes and join the live webinar.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/zimbra-newsletter-on-demand-videos-and-updates-to-zimbra-appliance
Zimbra 7.0 sneak preview !
A special sneak preview of Zimbra Collaboration Suite 7.0 is now available for on-demand viewing.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/zimbra-7-0-sneak-preview