Linux and Open Source

FreeNAS Version 8.0.1 Released

The FreeNAS Team has announced the release of FreeNAS Version 8.0.1. Features added to FreeNAS in the 8.0.1 branch include S.M.A.R.T. and UPS services, USB 3.0 support, and OSX Lion AFP and Time Machine compatibility. In addition, cronjob support and rsync have been added to the GUI, and replication has been improved for increased data integrity.

LiMo Foundation and Linux Foundation Announce New Open Source Software Platform, Tizen

LiMo Foundation and The Linux Foundation have announced a new open source project, Tizen, to develop a Linux-based device software platform. Hosted at The Linux Foundation, Tizen is a standards-based, cross-architecture software platform, which supports multiple device categories including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, netbooks and in-vehicle infotainment systems. The initial release of Tizen is targeted for Q1 2012, enabling first devices to come to market in mid-2012.

mobostick, the wireless USB adapter /streamer for Android Smartphones and Tablets

mobostick brings to Android, media streaming and file sharing to pretty much any device equipped with a USB port. Based on HSTi's award-winning proprietary technology, mobostick allows Android phones and tablets to securely stream files, wirelessly, anywhere.

Percona Live MySQL Conference to be Held in London Oct. 24-25th

Percona Live London 2011 takes place October 24th-25th, 2011 at America Square Conference Centre in London. Percona Live is an ongoing series of regional MySQL conferences hosted by Percona, the largest and oldest independent provider of MySQL support and consulting services. MySQL is the world's most popular open-source database. It powers high-traffic sites such as YouTube and Facebook, as well as playing a mission-critical role in telecommunications, government, and finance applications.

Ixonos Joins Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that Ixonos is its newest member.

ISRO Builds India's Fastest Supercomputer: Courtesy Open Source

Indian Space Research Organisation has built a supercomputer, which is to be India's fastest in terms of theoretical peak performance of 220 TeraFLOPS

Portugal Telecom Expands Use of Red Hat Solutions

Portugal Telecom, a global telecommunications operator offering multimedia services in Portugal and developing international markets, has expanded its use of Red Hat Enterprise Linux as it moves to

Igalia Joins Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that Igalia is its newest member.

lca2011 Will Go Ahead!

Some great news - the lca2011 team and Linux Australia have made a joint decision that lca2011 will go ahead!

More Google Chrome Loaded CR-48s Are Coming

I am quite impressed with the work Nigel Mabandla is doing with Chrome OS Site.