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Sun hires Debian Linux founder

Sun Microsystems has hired Ian Murdock, who founded the Debian version of Linux and who has held various posts involving the open-source operating system. Read more »

Debian Linux releases version 4.0 'Etch'

Debian, a longstanding and steadfastly non-commercial Linux project, released version 4.0, called Etch, over the long weekend. Read more »

Debian developers determined to do it alone

Frustrated software programmers unable to sign up to the voluntarily run community of developers behind the Debian GNU/Linux operating system have criticised the management of the project. Read more »

Debian developers seek new leader

The Debian Linux distribution is seeking a new leader. Read more »

Debian preps for December code release

Developers of the popular Debian Linux distribution are ramping up coding efforts as they plan to release the next version of their operating system in December this year. Read more »

Debian start-up seeks new funding

Progeny, a start-up seeking to commercialise the Debian version of Linux, is on the prowl for new funding, a company co-founder has confirmed. Read more »

Q&A: Debian leader on not being in it for the money

The Debian GNU/Linux operating system continues to generate interest from developers around the world, keen to sign up and contribute code to the open-source project now in its 15th year. Read more »

Debian bangs drum for mission-critical apps

Debian, a free distribution of the Linux operating system, is better suited to mission-critical applications than rival commercial distributions, one of the distribution's developers claimed on Friday. Read more »

Debian tipped for February release

The long-awaited next version of the Debian open-source operating system is most likely to be released in February, according to members of the Debian community. Read more »

Towns the talk of Debian Project

The widely-used Debian GNU/Linux distribution has a new project leader following an election process spanning several weeks. Read more »

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Find and fix weak OpenSSL/OpenSSH keys: Debian-based Linux vulnerability

A recent vulnerability was found in the OpenSSL package as provided by Debian and Debian-based Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, that broke the effectiveness of the OpenSSL PRNG (Predictable Random Number Generator). Read more »

Tech tips: Administering Windows from Linux

Terminal Services provides handy remote administration capabilities--and now, it's not limited to Windows. See how rdesktop allows Linux systems to connect to Terminal Services and administer Windows systems. Read more »

10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. If you follow this little guide, your Linux life will be made simpler and safer. Read more »

10 ways to make Linux boot faster

On those infrequent occasions when you need to reboot Linux, you may find that the process takes longer than you'd like. This article gives you a number of tricks you can use to reduce boot times. Read more »

Kerberos vulnerability hits Linux/UNIX versions

The Kerberos Administration daemon (kadmind), which is used in connection with Kerberos authentication, contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in many implementations, mostly affecting Linux/UNIX. Read more »

Easy, breezy, beautiful Linux OS

Lindows 2.0 is like Baby Bear's porridge--it's just right. This new operating system isn't too hardcore for the average user, and it's nowhere near as expensive to buy and operate as Windows. Read more »

Linux kernel flaw could trigger DoS incidents

Many Linux servers may be easy targets for DoS attacks because of a flaw in the Linux 2.4 kernel. Read more »

UnitedLinux: Standardising Linux

UnitedLinux is an attempt to begin addressing an old problem with Linux--the inconsistencies between distributions. Read more »

Monitor network traffic with ntop

Like the command-line tool with a similar name (top), ntop is a monitoring agent. Instead of monitoring system resource usage like top, ntop monitors network usage and provides some very sophisticated and informative data. Read more »

Special report: Linux.conf 2005

Builder AU will be covering the latest news, interviews and blogs from Linux.conf.au 2005 live in this special report from Canberra. Read more »

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The typical Linux conference geezer

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Asking delegates to pick their distribution, shell and editor of choice gives us a chance to gain some insight into the average Linux conference attendee. Read more »

Mandriva, Turbolinux enter Linux alliance

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Forgive me if I sound skeptical, but during the nine years I've covered Linux, not once have I seen a favorable outcome to the partnership of the type Mandriva and Turbolinux announced Wednesday. Read more »

LCA Opening Day

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Distro chairs, gentoo, solar cars plus Jonathon Oxer. And that's before things really get going! Read more »

Day Two Done and Dusted

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- All in all it was a very good day and we are not even half way yet! Read more »

Novell developer tool embraces main rival

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Novell has endowed its OpenSuse Build Service with the ability to produce software for its main rival -- Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Read more »

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Mini-Confs Day 1

Linux.conf.au kicked off today with a series of mini conferences covering a range of topics Read more »

Mini-Confs Day 2

Mini-conferences continued to be the order of the day at Linux Conference Australia 2007. Read more »

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    This week's Roundup looks at Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows XP, the release of Microsoft Surface SDK, Firefox's new Geode plug-in, Yahoo's new tool -- Smush It and more. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

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    Ever wonder why your lawyer uncle leaves the room whenever you turn over to Boston Legal? Or why your forensic science cousin can't stand crime drama? You know the answer: it’s the horrid trivialisation and dumbing down of an occupation to make it appear entertaining. Sometimes it is so unbelievable that it actually hurts and yelling at the screen is the only outlet. Read more »

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    Aussie developers will be able to get up close and personal with some of the iPhone engineers in November to learn how to build applications for the platform. Read more »

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