Archive for November, 2007

Two New Linux Distros
Network World Fusion – I tried MEPIS some years ago and found it lacked modem and video support — I’ve not tried it again since. But, like Ubuntu, it’s Debian-based, and I’m sure it’s come a long way since the last time I looked. The former CEO of Linspire is using Ubuntu

UPDATE #3: Ubuntu founder: Ubuntu replacing Windows
TG Daily – The Ubuntu OS is a Debian derivative. They meet semi-annually at alternating locations between the U.S. and Europe (soon to also include Asia) to plan the features of the next release. 8.04′s meeting will take place at the end of October near

Vyatta Updates Open Source Router
InternetNews.com – So because Vyatta is based on the Debian Linux system, Roberts said some users have simply added the OpenVPN SSL-VPN program onto their Vyatta-based routers. But this user-based, add on approach does not integrate with Vyatta’s core management

I Have a Religion, Thank You
Open For Business – Ubuntu, CentOS, FreeBSD, Kantoix, Debian — everything I tried in one way or another left me with at least one missing function essential to the way I need to use this laptop. So after a bruising failure, I reinstalled XP so I could get some

LinuxWorld expert: Ubuntu CTO on the desktop platform’s runaway
Network World Fusion – This week, I talked with Matt Zimmerman, chairman of the technical board and CTO for Ubuntu – the Debian-based Linux distribution, which has become one of the most popular Linux flavors among open source enthusiasts