Microsoft and China Standard Software Co. Ltd. (CS2C), announced a deal through which CS2C’s Linux-based NeoKylin Linux Server distribution will be matched with Hyper-V Open Cloud architecture. The combined offering, which puts Microsoft in the unlikely business of selling Linux solutions, is aimed at developing cloud applications in China, and is expected to be deployed in the defense infrastructure, as … Read More
Lessons from LinuxCon North America 2011
Every conference, at least the good ones, has a theme to tease out and lessons to learn. LinuxCon North America 2011 was one of the best, and having the good fortune to be in Vancouver, BC last week for LinuxCon, I learned quite a bit. Now, I’m not just talking about technical stuff. There were plenty of great technical sessions … Read More
IBM’s Irving Wladawsky-Berger Talks Linux Then and Now
The second day of LinuxCon North America 2011 kicked off with a key figure to Linux’s success, Dr. Irving Wladawsky-Berger. Formerly responsible for IBM’s response to emerging technologies, Wladawsky-Berger talked about the disruptive force of Linux then and now, and IBM’s relationship with Linux through the years. Full story
Using Linux to Improve Energy Efficiency and Productivity
In this “new economy,” I’ve noticed that some businesses are giving power consumption a strong second look. This is part of a renewed push for company productivity. And it’s led to increased interest in new technology being used to keep the enterprise space humming along. In this article, I will explore how companies can use Linux-based technology to cut energy … Read More
How open source is transforming the publishing industry
Takeaway: Jack Wallen is one of the many in the midst of a revolution. Find out how Linux and other open source software titles are empowering independent authors and filling an important niche in the publishing industry. Many of you already know I am not only a writer of a technical nature, but a writer of fiction. In fact, the … Read More
Linux and the financial crisis
On December 2007, the New York Stock Exchange adopted Linux. In late August 2008, we saw one of the worse worldwide stock market crash of the last hundred years. This crisis was not predicted by mainstream economists and experts. It took them by surprise and it took weeks or months before an explanation could emerge. Even to this day, there … Read More
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5.7
RHEL 5.7 is a release that hasn’t a lot to be excited about, which, to be fair, is normal for an update of an enterprise Linux distribution. Koen Vervloesem sees what’s under the hood… Pros: RHEL 5.7 is mostly about hardware compatibility and performance enhancements,as well as the new subscription service. Cons: A number of interesting RHEL 6 features didn’t … Read More
The dawn of Linux: “it’s just a hobby, it won’t be big and professional”
A look back in time right back to the start of Linux
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/the-dawn-of-linux-its-just-a-hobby-it-wont-be-big-and-professional
The Next 20 Years? Who Knows?
Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, took the stage in Vancouver, BC to talk about the challenges that Linux will face in the next 20 years
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/the-next-20-years-who-knows
A Conversation with Linus Torvalds
A celebration of Linux’s 20th birthday wouldn’t be complete without an appearance from Linux creator Linus Torvalds.
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/a-conversation-with-linus-torvalds
Microsoft just want to say Happy Birthday!
Microsoft wishing Linux a happy birthday?
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/microsoft-just-want-to-say-happy-birthday
Introduction To The Ubuntu Unity Desktop
This tutorial is supposed to guide the reader through some new features of the Unity desktop, Ubuntu’s new desktop environment used since Ubuntu 11.04. The prime subject will be the launcher, which is something like a side-dock, and how to configure it the way it fits your likings most. Full story
Debian Community celebrates its 18th birthday
Debian Community celebrates its 18th birthday The Debian Project is pleased to mark the 18th anniversary of Ian Murdoch’s founding announcement [1]. Quoting from the official project history [2]: “The Debian Project was officially founded by Ian Murdock on August 16th, 1993. At that time, the whole concept of a ‘distribution’ of Linux was new. Ian intended Debian to be … Read More
HP planning to bring WebOS appliances and cars?
HP WebOS plans for appliances and cars?
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/hp-planning-to-bring-webos-to-appliances-cars
German Court Suspends Galaxy Tab Injunction In The Apple-Samsung Case
The latest news in Apple iPad vs Samsung case
https://www.dcdata.co.za/public/german-court-suspends-galaxy-tab-injunction-in-the-apple-samsung-case