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Jan
31st

The Linux 2.6.38-rc3 Kernel Arrives

Author: Phoronix | Files under syndicated

After Linus released an early Linux 2.6.38-rc2 kernel due to the 2011 Linux.Conf.Au, Linus has released the Linux 2.6.38-rc3 kernel while developers are returning from this Australian conference…


Jan
31st

Tiling Is Being Worked On For The Open Evergreen Driver

Author: Phoronix | Files under syndicated

While the Radeon HD 6000 series is AMD’s latest generation of graphics processor, and has initial open-source support available as of earlier this month, the open-source Linux GPU driver support isn’t yet complete for the older Radeon HD 5000 “Evergree…


Jan
31st

Clutter 1.6 & GTK+ 2.24 Tool-Kits Released

Author: Phoronix | Files under syndicated

There’s good news in the land of GNOME tool-kits this week. In preparation for the release of GNOME 3.0, GTK+ 2.24 as well as Clutter 1.6.0 have been officially released…


Jan
31st

Linux distros move toward common app installer API

Author: Linux for Devices - RSS Feeds | Files under syndicated

Recent meetings held among major desktop Linux communities have resulted in an informal agreement regarding an architecture for a common app installer API. Developers from RedHat, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Mandriva, and Mageia agreed to move f…


Jan
31st

AMD puts Fusion on diet so it can squeeze into tablets

Author: Linux for Devices - RSS Feeds | Files under syndicated

AMD is reportedly on the verge of releasing a tablet-specific implementation of its C-50 Fusion APU (& accelerated processing unit& ). By relying on a simplified I/O controller, the device — set for a debut in a new Acer tablet — will offer accelera…


Jan
31st

IP phone offers detachable Android 2.2 tablet

Author: Linux for Devices - RSS Feeds | Files under syndicated

Japanese telecom supplier Nakayo Telecommunications is preparing a videoconferencing-enabled IP phone that includes a removable seven-inch Android 2.2 tablet. The unnamed device features an 800 x 600 touchscreen, a camera, Wi-Fi, a microSD slot, and a…


Jan
31st

Why We Insist on Linux on the Desktop

Author: Blog of helios | Files under syndicated

Just a note…when you click the “like” button on the facebook ad on the right, it enters us into a contest where we could receive a ton of help from local businesses. No votes count until 9 AM CST so watch the clock.  The facebook button will app…


Jan
31st

Intel’s chipset recall will delay Sandy Bridge devices

Author: Linux for Devices - RSS Feeds | Files under syndicated

Intel has announced a recall of the & Cougar Point& chipset designed to work with its & second generation& Core processors, warning that functionality of the devices’ SATA ports could degrade over time. New versions of Cougar Point chipsets, such as…


Jan
31st

An Update On Reiser4 For The Mainline Linux Kernel

Author: Phoronix | Files under syndicated

In November of 2009 we reported that the Reiser4 file-system may go into the mainline Linux kernel in late 2010. We’re now into 2011 with the merge window having closed earlier this month for the Linux 2.6.38 kernel and there’s no sign of this open-sou…


Jan
31st

Open source group preps Linux computer for Lunar X-Prize glory

Author: Linux for Devices - RSS Feeds | Files under syndicated

At the Linux.conf.au conference, an Australian-based & Lunar Numbat& project presented its plan for a Linux-based flight control computer for a lunar spacecraft. The open source flight computer will be part of the & White Label Space& entry in Googl…