Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:11:30 GMT

Linux an equal Flash player — Oct. 15, 2008 — Welcome to the future. Linux is now a first-class desktop operating system citizen.

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:28:31 GMT

Need some help sorting through the dizzying array of gift guides? Here are some of the more distinctive gifts from the annual gift guides by major specialty publications.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:11:28 GMT

Touchscreeen EEE nettop boots Linux fast — Oct. 15, 2008 — In November, Asus will ship a $400 Windows-based "nettop" that includes an integrated touchscreen and Linux-based "Express Gate" quick boot technology.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:48:17 GMT

Singer/songwriter gleans gold from Kenwood Towne Centre A trip to the mall usually results in a new pair of shoes or maybe an Orange Julius and a pretzel. For singer/songwriter Maurice Mattei, a stroll through the Kenwood Towne Centre resulted in his new album, appropriately titled "Kenwood Towne Center."

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:41:27 GMT

OpenOffice 3.0 ships — Oct. 14, 2008 — OpenOffice.org (OOo) has shipped a major update to its free, cross-platform office suite.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:56:11 GMT

LSB 4 is out the door -- almost — Oct. 14, 2008 — The Linux Foundation's community manager, Brian Proffitt, today announced a "beta" release of version 4 of the Linux Standards Base (LSB 4). Designed to foster application portability across compliant Linux distributions, LSB 4.0 adds tools for developers, including new shell script and application checkers.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:10:30 GMT

Thanksgiving is almost here, and as the McGee family sits down at a table full of turkey, stuffing, and potatoes next week, we’ll do our regular Thanksgiving tradition: From A-Z, each family member takes a letter and shares something s/he’s thankful for this year.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:23:13 GMT

Media/DVD players target Linux netbooks — Oct. 13, 2008 — CyberLink Corp. announced that its DVD and media players are now available for Linux, targeting OEM bundles on netbooks and nettops.