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Here is another article on the DeCESS issue by C. Scott ... "A judge's decision to ban a DVD-playing Linux program and all discussion about it outrages the free-software community." . . . . Here is another article on the DeCESS issue by C. Scott ... "A judge's decision to ban a DVD-playing Linux program and all discussion about it outrages the free-software community." The link for this article located at Salon.com is no longer available. . A judge's ban on a Linux DVD-playing software sparks outrage in the free software community, raising critical issues.. Free Software, DVD Playback, Linux Issues, Software Controversy, Judicial Decisions. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Here at OStatic, we've watched steadily as The Linux Foundation has added significant new members over the years. The organization has, in only a few short years, become an important player in stewarding the Linux ecosystem toward an organized, united future. . Now, with LinuxCon Europe coming up in Prague at the end of this month, The Linux Foundation has named seven European companies who are joining its ranks: Codethink, KeyPoint Technologies, Lanedo, Meinberg Funkuhren, Picochip, Puzzle ITC and RPA RusBITech. The announcement also contains an interesting bit of news about Linux implementation in Russia. According to The Linux Foundation's announcement of its new members: "RPA RusBITech is located in Russia where government support for Linux is strong. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has mandated that government will migrate to Linux and open source software by 2015. RPA RusBITech uses Linux and open source software to help manufacture complex training systems for a new generation of information and automation systems, decision support systems, domestic software general-purpose development and creation of information security and telecommunications." The link for this article located at ostatic is no longer available. . The Mozilla Foundation unveils fresh global partners as RustCon Europe nears, bolstering the Rust community.. Linux Ecosystem, Open Source Community, International Collaborations, LinuxCon Europe, Foundation Memberships. . Anthony Pell
The Remote Shell Trojan, disclosed last week by vnunet.com, has sparked a storm of controversy among Linux devotees who are arguing fiercely over the degree of danger posed by the exploit. Users logging into slashdot.org to discuss vnunet.com's coverage have highlighted the sensitivity of the issue for the Linux community.. . .. The Remote Shell Trojan, disclosed last week by vnunet.com, has sparked a storm of controversy among Linux devotees who are arguing fiercely over the degree of danger posed by the exploit. Users logging into slashdot.org to discuss vnunet.com's coverage have highlighted the sensitivity of the issue for the Linux community. "It sounds like this thing only 'spreads' (if you can even call it that) when someone is brain-dead enough to READ their EMAIL as a user who can WRITE to IMPORTANT BINARIES!" said one user. The link for this article located at vnunet is no longer available. . The Remote Shell Trojan, disclosed last week by vnunet.com, has sparked a storm of controversy among. remote, shell, trojan, disclosed, vnunet, sparked, storm, controversy, among. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
The recent resignation of an Inprise board member won't cause problems. The " Corel-Inprise merger is being billed as the making of a Linux powerhouse. "I would be worried if the whole Linux community was going in the opposite . . .. The recent resignation of an Inprise board member won't cause problems. The " Corel-Inprise merger is being billed as the making of a Linux powerhouse. "I would be worried if the whole Linux community was going in the opposite direction to us," he said." [Found on LWN] The link for this article located at MontrealGazette is no longer available. . The merger of Corel and Inprise aspires to establish a formidable presence in the Linux ecosystem although there have been shifts in leadership.. Corel Inprise Merger, Linux Community Dynamics, Open Source Software. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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