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PC-BSD 0.7.5 Released

Adam Scheinberg 2005-06-25 PC-BSD 41 Comments

"PC-BSD 0.7.5 was released today! This updated version is now under the BSD license, and adds some new features such as multi-language support and custom partitioning within the GUI." It also supports the latest Nvidia driver and OpenGL.

Low-Overhead Statistical Profiling with Oprofile

Submitted by Flavio Villanustre 2005-06-25 Linux 8 Comments

"Sometimes System Administrators need to determine where applications spend most of their time, in order to tune their systems better. The traditional method, when the source code for the application and gcc are available, is just to recompile the application with the – pg flag and to use gprof to profile it. Other than the inconvenience of the recompilation process, the solution is pretty straightforward. But what happens when you don’t have the source code for the application? And what if you’d like to profile the system as a whole? That’s when oprofile comes in handy."

Exploring The Possibility Of A MacIntel-AltiVec Future

Submitted by Kelly McNeill 2005-06-24 Apple 59 Comments

The technology behind the G4 and G5's AltiVec (AKA Velocity Engine) has much to do with the performance advantage that Apple hardware had over its x86 PC competition in certain tests. Apple, along with Motorola and IBM co-developed the PowerPC processor, and each entity has some rights to it. But what about Altivec/Velocity Engine? Does this three-way ownership extend to this this technology as well? Norman Shutler submitted the following editorial to osOpinion/osViews, which theorizes that Apple may bring its Altivec/Velocity Engine along for the ride for the company's move to Intel processors and thus retain that same speed advantage for apps that utilized the technology.

SCO OpenServer 6 Released

Adam Scheinberg 2005-06-24 SCO 32 Comments

The SCO Group has released a new version of their SCO OpenServer product, version 6. It's based on the same core as Unixware, and can run software for both systems.

IBM Tivoli Support for Microsoft .NET 1.6

Adam Scheinberg 2005-06-24 .NET No Comments

A new technology allows IBM Tivoli Access Manager to be exploited in a Microsoft .NET environment. For the .net environment this technology provides AznAPI and Administration API, Web Security manager, and role membership decisions using. Version 1.6 now includes integration with Microsoft Web Services Enhancements 2.0.

Sorting through the Linux lie: What it really can do

Adam Scheinberg 2005-06-24 Linux 127 Comments

The Sun Times has published an article discussing Linux and its viability as a desktop operating system. Be warned: this article can safely be filed under "flamebait."

Apple Announces MacOS X 10.4 “Tiger” Release Date

Submitted by Russel Taylor 2005-04-12 macOS 70 Comments

Today, Apple Computer announced the release date of MacOS X 10.4 "Tiger." Tiger will hit shelves on Friday, April 29.

Poll: Name the New XFce File Manager

Adam Scheinberg 2005-03-30 Xfce 90 Comments

The code-named Thunar project, which aims to develop a new file manager for Xfce 4, has had a bunch of discussion on the mailing list about a possible new name. Xfce developers decided to share some of their favorites with OSNews readers and solicit some feedback.

Mandrakesoft Announces Changes to Mandrakelinux

Adam Scheinberg 2005-03-21 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 44 Comments

"Mandrakesoft, publisher of the Mandrakelinux operating system, today announces adjustments in the 2005 Mandrakelinux release schedule. Several changes will occur: (1) a new release cycle for retail products, (2) a new naming scheme, (3) the integration of Conectiva's technology into Mandrakelinux, and (4) the immediate availability of a transitional product." Read the rest of the press release here

Kubuntu Hoary Snapshots

Adam Scheinberg 2005-03-18 KDE 77 Comments

The Kubuntu project has released their latest test images of Hoary Hedgehog, featuring the hot-off-the-press KDE 3.4. OSDir has your sweet screenshot goodness.

XFree86 4.5.0 Released

Submitted by J@F 2005-03-18 Wayland 40 Comments

The XFree86 4.5.0 windowing system has been released. Says the website, "It is on our website and ready to download. 4.5.0 was born yesterday and the delivery I hear wa smooth. Get a copy now. It's just terrific....details to follow."

Mandraketiva? Mandrakesoft Acquires Conectiva

Adam Scheinberg 2005-02-24 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 59 Comments

According to this press release, European Linux developer Mandrakesoft has acquired the Brazilian Conectiva. Says the release, "This acquisition is expected to increase significantly Mandrakesoft's size and R&D capabilities."

EXCLUSIVE: Linspire Five-0 First Look

Adam Scheinberg 2005-02-14 Linspire 124 Comments

This past week, Linspire showed the first public demo of Linspire Five-0. I was lucky enough to play with it for the last week, and within, you'll find a detailed walkthrough of what's new with Linspire.

Trolltech to Extend Dual Licensing to Qt for Windows

Adam Scheinberg 2005-02-07 Qt 146 Comments

The Dot reports: "Trolltech, maker of the Qt toolkit which forms the basis for KDE, announced today that the Qt version for Microsoft Windows will be available under the GPL in addition to its current commercial license offerings for that platform. This change will take place with the release of Qt 4. The Qt version for Linux has been available under a similar dual licensing scheme for several years already. The availability of a GPL'ed Qt for Microsoft Windows will make it much easier to distribute KDE applications that run on the Microsoft Windows platform."

MySQL Worm Hits Windows Systems

Adam Scheinberg 2005-01-28 Databases 32 Comments

"A worm that takes advantage of administrators' poor password choices has started spreading among database systems." Read more at ZDNet.

Vidalinux 1.1 Reviewed

Adam Scheinberg 2005-01-14 Gentoo 38 Comments

Linux.com has a great new review of VidaLinux 1.1 in which they conclude "If you're a moderately experienced GNU/Linux user looking to switch to a modern, upgradable, GNOME-based distribution that does not involve RPMs, or if you want to get into Gentoo without the steep learning curve, Vidalinux OS 1.1 is worth trying." As always, OSDir provides us the screenies.

Sun JDS Evaluation Available

Submitted by Chris 2005-01-10 Oracle and SUN 63 Comments

LXer reports that Sun has made an evaluation copy of their Java Desktop System 2 available for download. Ever faithful, OSDir provides screenshot zen.

Apple Will Release Its Own Office Suite: iWork 2005

Submitted by Sanjaya Sugiarto 2005-01-03 Apple 88 Comments

In the first big news of 2005, according to Think Secret, "Apple will launch its new iWork '05 productivity suite at Macworld Expo, Think Secret has learned. The software, code-named Sugar, will include Keynote 2 as well as a new application, Pages."

GNU-Darwin News Roundup

Submitted by Sibel 2005-01-03 BSD & Darwin 6 Comments

PPCNerds has some news on the new images of the GNU-Darwin project now available, and includes a few screenshots.

SAM Xmas Fun 2004 Screenshot Tour

Submitted by Chris 2005-01-03 Linux 5 Comments

At the end of the year here is a small gift to all game-fanatics out there: SAM Xmas Fun 2004, a game-collection for your pocket with around 40 games. Also the basic things for having fun with Linux are there: Firefox 1.0, Gaim 1.1, Xchat, Totem, Leafpad... all together on a 210mb mini cd. Check out OSDir.com's SAM Xmas Fun 2004 Screenshot tour.

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