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Update released for Gnome Linux desktop

The Gnome project has released the first test version of the Gnome 2.22 desktop this week, with changes including a new Web-browser engine, updates for virtual network computer and accessibility, and a new file system. Read more »

Revamped Gnome wants to get along

The launch of the latest edition of the Gnome desktop software for Linux and Unix operating systems marks a new attitude among its developers: Integration is key. Read more »

KDE4 offers new glitzy look

KDE released a significantly revamped version of its Linux graphical interfaces software on Friday. Read more »

Mozilla plans major facelift for Firefox 3

Mozilla is hoping the next version of its Firefox browser will look familiar -- regardless of which operating system you use. Read more »

Firefox aims for 10 percent of Web surfers

The Mozilla Foundation expects one in 10 Internet users to be browsing using Firefox within the next year. Read more »

GNOME 2.14 released

GNOME developers released on Thursday version 2.14 of the desktop environment for Linux and Unix, including a new application suite aimed at making it easier to use the open-source desktop in enterprises. Read more »

Xbox version of Linux finished

A hacker group specializing in software for Microsoft's Xbox announced late Monday the release of the first full version of Linux for the game console. Read more »

Novell to release enhanced Linux

Novell plans to release its new corporate version of Linux for desktop computers later this year, merging technology from two Linux specialists it acquired. Read more »

KDE developers focus on accessibility

Developers behind the next version of KDE, an open-source Linux desktop environment, are trying to make their software more accessible to people with disabilities, a conference has heard. Accessibility is a major theme at the KDE Community World Summit, currently taking place in Ludwigsburg, Germany. On 22 and 23 August the summit held a Unix Accessibility Forum, bringing together developers and people with disabilities. Read more »

Novell to ship Xen in next Linux

The next version of Novell's SuSE Linux product, shipping in mid-April, will let users run multiple versions of the operating system simultaneously, the company said this week. Read more »

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Features (11)

The Kiwi behind Firefox

Ben Goodger is the lead engineer for the Firefox browser. He talks about Firefox's history, and how he sees it competing with Longhorn. Read more »

10 Linux replacements for iTunes

Linux offers a variety of options for those who want an alternative to iTunes. This article looks at the available choices and the features included in each one. Read more »

10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux

If you're thinking about making the switch to Linux, Jack Wallen is all for it -- but only if you approach the migration with your eyes open. He recommends that you evaluate a number of key issues before taking this big step. Read more »

Open source vs. open standards

Sun's software czar Jonathan Schwartz writes that the terms are not interchangeable, a point that often gets overlooked. He explains why it pays to read more closely. Read more »

Red Hat looks at a Linux desktop

Red Hat is warming to the use of the Linux operating system on desktop computers, a difficult market where customers are picky and Microsoft is the leader. Read more »

Learn about core enhancements in Java SE 6

Peter V. Mikhalenko covers many of the new features and enhancements introduced in Java SE 6, which is slated for release this year. He also discusses how this release may become a revolutionary step in GUI and desktop Java application development. Read more »

Java SE 6 in a nutshell

Peter V. Mikhalenko covers many of the new features and enhancements introduced in Java SE 6, which is slated for release this year. He also discusses how this release may become a revolutionary step in GUI and desktop Java application development. Read more »

Open-source .Net takes shape

Builders of the Mono open-source development project has released an update that will let programmers write Microsoft .Net applications for Linux and Unix operating systems. Read more »

10 things you should know about every Linux installation

Before installing Linux you must realise that there may be a few "new ways of doing things" to learn. Here are 10 tips to get you started. Read more »

Open source software as a viable business choice

As an IT manager, controlling software costs is a top priority. Make sure you understand how to promote the virtues of open source. Read more »

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Blog (1)

The return to the king

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Does the arrival of Web applications on the desktop warrant the death pronouncement of the desktop or is it just hot air? Read more »

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Gnome 2.16 Preview

With the next major release of the GNOME desktop scheduled for release next month, each passing day sees more of the code frozen. This is the first iteration since version 2.14 was released in April, which saw extensive improvements in performance. Here is our first look at some of the features in Gnome 2.16. Read more »

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