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High-end NAS device runs Linux on dual-core Pineview Atom

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:51:22 GMT

Synology announced it is shipping a Linux-based network-attached storage (NAS) device called the DiskStation DS1010+, offering a dual-core Intel Atom D510 and up to 10 drive bays. Earlier this month, the company also shipped a single-bay (2TB) DS110j NAS aimed at SOHO customers.

What’s New in openSUSE 11.2

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:54 GMT

After nearly a year in development, openSUSE 11.2 is ready to be unleashed! A peek under the hood shows a lot of new and interesting changes since 11.1, including updated desktops and a preview of WebYaST.

HP MediaSmart Server LX195

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:34:22 GMT

Help your family get control of your digital life with our affordable, easy-to-use MediaSmart Server LX195. It lets you automatically back up and protect digital photos, as well as centralize digital media and content so it's easy to share. And you'll enjoy your media whether you're at home or away.

Why Use Open-source Software?

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:46:43 GMT

Free software is sought by Internet users everywhere because it is accessible right away and doesn't cost a dime. But did you know there's something better? Try open-source software.

IBM Announces New I.T. Standards Policy

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:42:30 GMT

To Encourage Improved Tech Standards Quality and Transparency, and Promote Equal Participation of Growth Markets in Globally Integrated Economy

Google Chrome: A New Take on the Browser

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:51:34 GMT

New Open Source Browser Combines Simple User-Interface with Sophisticated Technology

Google Gadgets for Linux -- almost there

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:20:04 GMT

Since version 2 came out in 2005, Google Desktop for Windows has included a sidebar that users can fill with screen gadgets, but the Linux version (version 1, from June 2007) provided only indexing and search functions, with no eye candy whatsoever. This has finally changed. Google recently released Google Gadgets for Linux (GGL), which closes the gap between the operating systems.

Symbian shifts mobile world to open source

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:14:45 GMT

Symbian's decision to make its source code freely available tips the scales in favor of open-source software in smartphones and could make it harder for Microsoft, and even other open-source platforms like Google's Android and Linux, to compete.

Should Novell Invade Red Hat Summit?

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:47:26 GMT

Imagine if the Los Angeles Lakers held a fan rally in Boston, right in the Celtics’ back yard. That’s the situation facing the open source industry, where the Red Hat Summit starts June 18 right in Boston — roughly 15 miles from Novell’s corporate headquarters. So, should Novell defend its home turf and march on Red Hat’s parade? The VAR Guy certainly would. Here’s how.

Comparing Linux USB flash disk distros

Wed, 28 May 2008 15:27:02 GMT

The recent success of the ASUS Eee PC has shown that running Linux from flash memory is now commercially viable in the consumer market.