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Open Kernel Labs Completes Extensive Trials

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), the leading global provider of embedded virtualization software for mobile phones and broadband Internet devices, today announced that ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, has selected OK Labs as its mobile virtualization partner for joint projects featuring ST-Ericsson 3G multimedia chipsets and open OS platforms.

LynuxWorks Releases Latest LynxOS-178 Support for AppliedMicro Boards

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

LynuxWorks(TM), Inc., a world leader in embedded software, today announced the availability of its board support package (BSP) for two additional motherboards from Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC), a global leader in embedded processing solutions.

MontaVista Announces Support for Next-Generation LTE

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:24:00 EDT

MontaVista Software has announced the next release of their Carrier Grade Edition (CGE) Linux with over 30 different Linux Support Packages (LSP’s) available immediately. CGE 5.1 adds support for next generation 4G wireless networks including LTE and WiMAX, and includes full integration of the OpenSAF high availability middleware consistent with Service Availability Forum specifications. In addition, MontaVista becomes the first commercial Linux vendor to offer virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) capabilities for secure wireless networks. CGE 5.1 remains the only carrier grade Linux to be compliant with Carrier Grade Linux, IPv6, and Linux Standard Base certifications.

LynxSecure Selected by the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 EDT

LynuxWorks has announced that FFI (the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment) has selected LynxSecure in support of a program in the field of classified information handling and information flow between security domains. FFI selected LynxSecure due to its unique ability to run Windows as a fully virtualized guest operating system in a secure partition on an Intel x86 family processor. According to Anders Eggen, Project Manager, FFI, "For some military scenarios high assurance systems are required, and products conforming to the MILS architecture are promising platforms on which to implement critical security functions. FFI will use LynxSecure to explore the MILS based technology and to perform research and prototyping activities to examine its ability to solve some of the security challenges raised in the implementation of a future Network Enabled Capability (NEC)."

Bright Computing Launched to Make HPC Clusters Easy to Use

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:15:00 EDT

Bright Computing, a specialist in cluster management software and services for high-performance computing (HPC), was launched today to offer a fundamentally new approach to the technical challenges posed by HPC cluster management. Its innovative software product - Bright Cluster Manager(TM) (http://www.brightcomputing.com/Bright-Cluster-Manager.php#) - makes HPC Linux clusters of any size easy to use, manage and scale.

NETGEAR Launches RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EDT

NETGEAR, Inc., has announced the launch of RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB (WNR3500L), a full-featured Wireless-N router offering high-performance wireless range and speed along with Gigabit Ethernet ports and ReadyShare(TM) USB storage access. The RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB is also designed to serve as a reliable, high-performance open source Linux® platform supporting a wide variety of applications created by multiple development partners and the dedicated open source community. Some of these partners include BigFoot Networks for boosting network speeds for online gaming, Leaf Networks for easy remote access, Paragon Software for high-speed USB file reads and writes, and Sputnik for hotspot solutions.

Burton Migrates from UNIX to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Novell has announced The Burton Corporation moved its mission-critical applications from UNIX* to SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server from Novell to improve system uptime and reduce overall server-related costs by 80 percent. Burton migrated to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server in 2008. Burton's previous operating platform had experienced frequent downtime, putting a strain on all aspects of the business. After determining a UNIX upgrade would be cost-prohibitive, the company chose SUSE Linux Enterprise Server as a stable, reliable platform for its SAP- and Oracle-based IT environments.

IBM Opens Linux Innovation Center in Kazakhstan

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:30:00 EDT

The mission of the IBM Center of Innovation for Linux and Open Standards is to drive the development and adoption of open standards and open source technologies among businesses and government organizations of Kazakhstan. The Center will help local software developers increase their Linux and open standards expertise and better connect them to the worldwide Linux community.

Creator of Splashtop Instant-On Technology Joins Linux Foundation

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:01:00 EDT

The Linux Foundation (LF), the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, has announced that DeviceVM has become its newest member. DeviceVM is the creator of the award-winning Splashtop(TM) instant-on platform, which is powered by Linux. Splashtop allows users to access the Internet and their favorite desktop applications within seconds of turning on the machine, rather than waiting long minutes for a full boot-up.

EmbedOne Linux Shows the Way for New Level of OS Integration

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EDT

Meshcom Technologies, Inc. today announced its new brand name - EmbedOne - for its new embedded Linux line of business. At the same time, new publicly available suite of software and services for the embedded Linux community was announced.

Citrix Joins The Linux Foundation

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:01:00 EDT

The Linux Foundation (LF), the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, has announced that Citrix Systems has become its newest member. Citrix is a provider of virtualization; cloud computing, and software as a service (SaaS) offerings for companies worldwide, including 99 percent of Fortune 500 enterprises. Citrix leads the open source Xen® hypervisor project which is based on Linux.

LiMo Foundation Expands Market Footprint

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:46:00 EDT

LiMo Foundation has announced the newest round of LiMo-compliant handsets has been released to market. Developed by leading device manufacturers and LiMo members NEC and Panasonic Mobile Communications for LiMo board member NTT DOCOMO, these latest handset models offer an array of next-generation features and functionality.

Haptics Technology to Drive Innovation in Linux-based Mobile Devices

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:05:00 EDT

Immersion Corporation has announced that it has joined the LiMo Foundation. Immersion’s TouchSense® haptics technology is now available to LiMo platform developers for designing innovative user experiences that engage the sense of touch. The LiMo Foundation is a global consortium of major mobile industry leaders dedicated to creating the first open, hardware-independent, Linux-based operating system for mobile devices. The foundation is the unifying force in mobile Linux, featuring leading ISVs spanning all areas of the mobile value chain, OEMs that have brought 42 handset models to market and 12 global network operators representing nearly a billion mobile consumers.

Verizon Business to Help Federal Agencies Manage Security Risk, Insider Threats

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EDT

Verizon Business announced that it is offering Symark PowerSeries security access-management software and applications, integrating those security capabilities for UNIX/Linux servers and systems into the company's already robust portfolio of security solutions for government customers. These new services -- immediately available under the U.S. General Services Administration's Connections contract -- will help federal agencies comply with access control and accountability requirements associated with new stricter Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) regulations.

Cray Adds Additional Storage Options for Cray CX1 Deskside Supercomputer

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:10:00 EDT

Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. has announced that customers who purchase a Cray CX1(TM) deskside supercomputer can now personalize their systems with new storage features. Available immediately, Cray CX1 customers now have two more options in configuring their deskside supercomputers -- solid-state drives (SSDs) and large capacity, fixed-drive storage blades.

SYS-CON White Paper: Building HPC Clusters in the Cloud

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EDT

In this white paper from Univa UD, find out how Pathwork Diagnostics leveraged UniCloud to meet peak processing needs – saving on CAPEX and OPEX while increasing the capacity to innovate.

SOI-Compliant Portal for HPC Job Submission, Monitoring and Control

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:15:00 EDT

This white paper sheds light on the various architectural components of UniPortal. It is an application portal that provides an SOI-compliant command-line interface (CLI) or web services interface (WS-I), facilitating application-oriented job submission, monitoring and control to multiple clusters as well as multiple schedulers.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Mono Extension Demo

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Nearly half of all IT decision makers, developers, and architects report that they use Microsoft .NET as their application technology platform on which to run their applications. Until now the .NET Framework has only been available on Windows. The ability to run ASP.NET and other .NET applications on Linux is now possible with SUSE Linux Enterprise Mono Extension – a .NET application framework based on the open source Mono technology and powered by SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

Mount Sinai Selects WinMagic’s SecureDoc Full-Disk Encryption to Protect Hospital Data

Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:00 EDT

WinMagic has announced that Mount Sinai Hospital, an internationally recognized health care centre affiliated with the University of Toronto, has selected WinMagic’s SecureDoc full-disk encryption software to protect hospital data. SecureDoc is being installed on more than 200 laptops being utilized by physicians, administrative staff, support staff, clinical staff, IT support staff and researchers.

TeamDrive Collaboration Solution Expanded to Linux Desktops

Tue, 19 May 2009 08:45:00 EDT

TeamDrive enables users to work across the Internet, securely and easily. Whether you’re working as a team, mobile or between your home work station and your company: while guaranteeing your privacy, every single file and document, always up-to-date and even offline, is readily available to users by dint of TeamDrive. And on top of that, you can use any WebDAV server or pre-configured cloud hosting services of your choice. Both hosting solutions – the user’s own WebDAV server or the Amazon cloud services – provide a comparable unparalleled level of privacy and security through TeamDrive’s built-in encryption technology. The new TeamDrive clients support KDE and Gnome desktops on the latest distributions of Feodora, Ubuntu and Suse Linux.

Linux Foundation Unveils New Linux.com

Wed, 13 May 2009 07:01:00 EDT

The Linux Foundation (LF), the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced the formal launch of Linux.com. The Foundation took over stewardship of the site in March, at which time it began soliciting input from the community to help define the new Linux.com via its Ideaforge web tool. Today, it unveils the results of that input and a new online home for all things Linux.

MontaVista Supports Texas Instruments OMAP35x Processors

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:34:00 EDT

MontaVista Software has announced that its new MontaVista Linux 6 is optimized for OMAP35x processors from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). MontaVista Linux 6 is a revolutionary new approach to embedded Linux development that is comprised of Market Specific Distributions (MSD), the MontaVista Integration Platform and MontaVista Zone Content Server. With the MSD, MontaVista eases software development for commercial device designers using OMAP35x processors by giving them the flexibility to tap into a development environment that addresses the specific hardware and end application requirements.

Enea Launches Innovative Solution to Jump Start Embedded Linux Projects

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:36:00 EDT

Enea has announced an innovative offering to jump start development of embedded Linux projects where performance and unique requirements are of central importance. The Enea Embedded Linux Project Framework (ELPF) is an entirely new approach that offers the core components, tools and services that are common to virtually all Embedded Linux projects in a single, one-stop package. Additional packages and components that are not widely used are available as required.

SYS-CON White Paper: The Starter PKI Program

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT

This guide from thawte will introduce you to our Starter PKI Program – it explains how it works as well as the benefits it offers. This guide will also point you to a dummy company on our website where you can “test drive” the Program.

SYS-CON Webcast: Porting UNIX Applications to SUSE Linux Enterprise 11

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:30:00 EDT

This educational webinar from Novell will provide ISVs with an overview of the UNIX application porting process to SUSE Linux Enterprise 11. This tutorial will cover the required steps to successfully port your applications to SUSE Linux Enterprise including Application Scoping, Porting Analysis, Porting by Engineer, and Testing and Certification.

SYS-CON Webcast: Linux Application Portability with Linux Standard Base

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:15:00 EDT

This webinar from Novell will provide Linux ISVs an overview of the Linux Standard Base (a working group of the Linux Foundation) and a tutorial on how to easily port applications to SUSE Linux Enterprise using such tools as the Linux Standard Base Database Navigator and Linux Standard Base Application Checker.

ATI FirePro 3D Professional Graphics

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:02:00 EDT

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) today announced that its entire line of industry leading ATI FirePro™ professional graphics accelerators are powering all-new OEM workstations for engineering, digital content creation and science professionals. AMD helps ensure that its ATI FirePro professional graphics accelerators maximize application performance and reliability by performing over 90 certifications with leading application providers such as Autodesk and Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks.

Power-Saving Nettop With SUSE Linux Operating System

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 EDT

As with earlier Shuttle Mini-PCs with pre-installed Linux operating system, the X270V uses openSUSE - now in version 11. All PC functions are configured after the first start-up in only a few steps and can then be used immediately. Expansion with program packages is possible at any time by a 1-Click-Installation from the openSUSE website to meet individual requirements.

Richard Stallman Updates His Ulitzer Author Page

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:01:00 EDT

Ulitzer content is grouped in 25 distinct subjects from "Aerospace and Defense" to "Travel and Hospitality." Each subject group offers an unlimited number of topics, and each topic may contain thousands of peer-reviewed feature stories, bylined articles, blog posts, news, reviews, commentary, and unique editorial content authored by top experts in their fields.

Red Bend Releases vDirect Mobile 4 for Linux, Windows

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST

Red Bend Software has announced the availability of release 4 of its vDirect Mobile device management client software. Red Bend's vDirect Mobile is an independent device management client that is interoperable with any DM server, supporting standards from the Open Mobile Alliance. vDirect Mobile 4 makes it easier and more cost-effective for manufacturers to quickly integrate standards-based device management functionality into mobile devices, enabling faster time to market. It offers full compliance with OMA standards and an innovative framework that streamlines the creation of DM client applications. As a result, manufacturers need less time and fewer resources to implement device management using vDirect Mobile.

Kontron Announces AdvancedMC Intelligent IO Modules, Supports Linux

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:53:00 EST

Kontron has announced its AdvancedMC packet processor IO modules - the Kontron AM42xx Intelligent IO series that are available now for full production orders. The Kontron AM42xx AdvancedMC modules have two key advantages - one, performance: Based on the OCTEON Plus CN5650 packet processors with 12 x 64bit MIPS cores, the Kontron AM42xx modules boast up to 14.4 billion MIPS64 instructions per second (14.4 GOPS) and are optimized for layer 4 to layer 7 data and security processing. Two, each module offers cost savings. This is because each OCTEON Plus processor has integrated PCIe and XAUI bridges, thus saving the cost of two external bridge chips on the AdvancedMC module. Each processor additionally enables 10GbE direct to the processor.

Resilience Announces Linux-based CWR Series

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:00:00 EST

Resilience has announced the release of the Resilience CWR 8100 series for Websense Web Security v7. The series of three new appliances has been engineered, developed and tested to provide Web security. Each solution is pre-loaded with Websense Web Security on a Linux-based Resilience-hardened OS, which includes Resilience’s automated provisioning functionality, 5-to-LiveSM. The Resilience CWR 8102, 8104 and 8108 feature Intel multi-core processors and each are configured, optimized and tested to support 100 to 2,500+ users, up to 10,000 users, and up to 15,000 users respectively.

openSUSE 10.3 Now on Cirrus Tech Linux VPS Hosting Plans

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST

Cirrus Tech has announced the availability of openSUSE 10.3 on their Linux VPS plans. The addition of openSUSE rounds out Cirrus Tech’s list of available Linux operating systems for their VPS Plans. With most of the popular Linux distributions available, such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and Fedora Core, clients can choose the specific Linux operating system they want. Although openSUSE is an open source project, Novell sponsors it and works collaboratively with the community in its development

GCI Deploys VOD Analytics Solution with Concurrent

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST

Concurrent, a provider of Linux-based computing technologies, has announced that General Communication, a cable operator providing voice, video and data communication service, has selected Concurrent to provide video-on-demand performance data collection, warehousing and analytics. GCI will utilize Concurrent's services and solutions, including ReportOne and Operational Intelligence from Concurrent's Everstream line of data collection and management tools. As operators continue to roll out open solutions from multiple system vendors, the need for a "common metrics" approach to managing key performance indicators has increased dramatically. Concurrent's Oi and Repor

PDS Acquires Linux Based Provident Technologies

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:30:00 EST

Paragon Development Systems (PDS) announced that it has acquired Provident Technologies. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The Sheboygan-based Provident Technologies is a Novell Platinum partner specializing in identity management and Linux-based solutions with engineering and sales divisions in Sheboygan, Madison and Milwaukee. The company is also an authorized sales and service repair facility for Hewlett Packard and Samsung printers, HP workstations, laptops and tablet PCs.

Timesys Launches LinuxLink 3.0

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:30:00 EST

Timesys Corporation launched LinuxLink 3.0, a software development service that reduces time, resources and the risk of building an open source, Linux-based product. LinuxLink 3.0 was created to help development teams navigate the challenges of evolving Linux code bases. LinuxLink 3.0 subscribers can access the following core elements: embedded Linux sources, the Factory build engine — ensuring repeatable builds from source with a scriptable GNU-based environment, a Toolbox of configured development tools including GDB and OProfile, and access to years of embedded Linux experience via documentation, learning center resources, community forums and support.

Likewise Accepted into Intel Certified Solutions Program

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:30:00 EST

Likewise Software has successfully completed the process for the Intel Certified Solutions Program. Likewise software helps Microsoft, Mac, Linux and Unix systems work together in mixed networks by administering authentication and access policies for all users from a centralized location. Likewise becomes part of the Intel Software Partner Program to help grow its business and expand its sales reach. Now, Likewise software is available to small- and medium-size business (SMB) buyers globally through the Intel Business Exchange online storefront.

SMART Notebook 10 Now Available for Linux Distributions

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

SMART Technologies has announced that SMART Notebook 10 software is now available for the latest core distributions of the Linux operating system. SMART is an interactive whiteboard manufacturer that provides full versions of its whiteboarding software for all three major operating systems – Linux, Windows and Mac. SMART Notebook 10 software now supports five core Linux distributions, including Ubuntu 8.04, openSUSE 10.03, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1, Fedora Core 9, and Debian 4.0 (Etch) r3. The SMART Notebook ships with all SMART Board interactive whiteboards, Sympodium interactive pen displays, AirLiner wireless slates and SMART Document Cameras.

Simba Launches Linux-Based MDX SDK

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST

Simba Technologies has announced the release of SimbaProvider OLAP SDK 4.2. SimbaProvider OLAP SDK is a solution for building OLE DB for OLAP and XML for Analysis data connectivity that connects business intelligence and analytics products like Microsoft Excel 2007 and SAP Business Objects Voyager to data sources. SimbaProvider OLAP SDK 4.2 incorporates many enhancements, including a new Linux-based MDX engine, an ODBO to XMLA bridge, and support for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008.

Marvell Unveils Applications Processor PXA168

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:30:00 EST

Marvell has announced the PXA168, the first in a family of applications processors targeted at new mass market opportunities in computing and digital consumer devices. The Marvell PXA168 is based on a new architecture that delivers the processing capabilities of an entry-level laptop to instant-on, digital consumer devices by enabling full-featured web surfing, Internet widgets, multi-format video, Adobe Flash-based content playback, image processing, video conferencing and advanced graphical user interfaces at consumer price points with ultra-low power for longer battery life.

IBM Lotus Delivers New "Social" Notes and Free Symphony Software for Macs

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 EST

IBM announced the availability of Lotus Notes 8.5 collaboration software with social computing features for all Mac OS X Leopard-powered computers. In addition, IBM's free Lotus Symphony document, spreadsheet and presentation software will be available later this month for the Mac. Lotus Notes 8.5 provides significant storage savings over previous versions. Notes has an intelligent storage savings feature that ensures that only one copy of an attachment is kept on the mail server, resulting in an estimated 40 percent space savings.

Active Storage Extends Performance and Usability Lead

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:30:00 EST

In a recent release by Active Storage the company proclaimed significant performance and ease of use enhancements in the Active Storage XRAID, a RAID storage system for Apple users. Debuted in October 2008, the Active Storage XRAID features a Mac OS X management suite and claims outstanding performance in Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and Xsan applications. Housed in a 3U enclosure, the Active Storage XRAID is designed to produce high throughput and low latency in multi-user Apple applications with its architecture, LINUX based RAID kernel and segmented caching scheme. Existing customers can upgrade with a memory change and software update.

Concurrent Announces New MediaHawk Software Release

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 EST

Concurrent announced a new software release for its MediaHawk line of video servers. The release is SCTE-130 compliant and features enhancements such as play list support enabling advanced advertising. The SCTE-130 standard supports a unified platform for addressable advertising, providing inventory and placement definitions, while merging content and subscriber metadata for targeting zones - or, in a unicast environment, for targeting individuals.

Wikipedia Reaches Fundraising Target

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:45:00 EST

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia announced that it had attained its fundraising goal of six million dollars, enough to cover operating expenses for the current fiscal year. Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said more than 125,000 people had donated a total of four million dollars since he made an appeal for funds on July 1. "In addition, we've received major gifts and foundation support totaling two million dollars," Wales said in a thank you letter on the website of his non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. "This combined revenue will cover our operating expenses for the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2009."

AMD Releases Open-Source R600/700 3D Code for Linux

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:00:00 EST

AMD has released code on the ATI R600 series concerning 3D acceleration so that the open-source Linux drivers can begin to support the newer ATI graphics processors. This Linux code is needed to begin fostering the development of an open-source R600 3D driver. The microcode for the newest GPUs has also been released. Novell, AMD, and Red Hat developers have been doing a majority of the work taking advantage of the documentation, while internally at AMD they have been working to prepare the R600 documentation for release. Additionally, work has been performed to decide what code or documentation is needed for programming, sanitize it of any information not relevant to bringing up the 3D engine, remove any details concerning future ATI hardware, and then getting all of this work cleared by AMD's lead software and hardware architects so that it can be publicly released without any NDAs or other strings attached.

SYS-CON White Paper: Improving Software Development Success with ActivePerl

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:15:00 EST

It is easy to sympathize with software developers trying to build large, complex enterprise software solutions. At the start, a software development project is like a smooth sheet of ice: full of possibility. It’s a clean slate, free from architectural flaws, bugs, and broken code. But once the first line of code is written, complexities begin to layer one on top of the other. No matter what the end product, many of the same stumbling blocks come up time and again and get in the way of project success. Some classic pitfalls include time restraints, insufficient in-house resources, scope creep, and spiraling development costs. So how do software developers minimize these obstacles and improve their chances for better, faster, more cost-effective software development? In this paper, we present the open source Perl programming language as a solution for avoiding typical software development foibles.

Linux Foundation Technical Advisory Board Elects New Members

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:46:00 EST

The Linux Foundation (LF), the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, has announced the results of its 2008 Technical Advisory Board (TAB) election, which drew record numbers of candidates and voters. The TAB consists of 10 members of the Linux kernel community, who are annually elected by their peers to serve staggered, two-year terms.

Concurrent Enhances RedHawk Linux

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:45:00 EST

Concurrent has announced a new version of its RedHawk Linux real-time operating system, RedHawk version 5.2. The upgraded RedHawk Linux provides features such as the Precision Time Protocol standard and improved application performance on Non-Uniform Memory Architecture (NUMA) platforms. Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is an IEEE time-transfer standard that provides for very precise synchronization of multiple systems on a network.

Linux Desktop Education Deployments Planned in 29 US States

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST

Omni and Userful have announced that over 50 academic institutions from 29 US States and 10 countries worldwide have signed up to deploy Multi-station SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktops through the "Free the Penguins" education initiative. Originally launched in September, "Free the Penguins" provides customers with a low-cost, high-performance alternative to stand-alone Windows desktops and thin clients for computer labs, classrooms and libraries. Omni, Userful and Novell have agreed to extend this initiative until the end of 2008 in response to extremely strong uptake from schools in the US, Canada, Australia, South America, Europe and Africa.

Ubuntu on the Cloud with Virtualization

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:45:00 EDT

"Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition is a terrific milestone that underlines the value in our twin track release strategy," said Jane Silber, COO of Canonical. "The server edition embraces cloud computing, virtualization, mail server enhancements, Java development and deployment as well as a range of services to help system admininstrators and developers. Our six-monthly release cycle allows us to get these features in front of users faster continuing to make Ubuntu the best option for innovative organisations."