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25 Free, Game Changing Open Source Resources
ostatic.com - 12/16/2008
25 Free, Game Changing Open Source Resources
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OStatic has recently been enjoying some very healthy traffic and growth, and I'd like to thank all of the members, readers and writers who make our site and this blog lively every day. It's a labor of love. One of our main charters on the OStatic blog is to regularly provide roundups and ...
First LINK Bounties
open.neurostechnology.com - 12/18/2008
First LINK Bounties
— open.neurostechnology.com — The concept of an open set-top box is new and a place that Linux has a very favorable opportunity. Unlike the desktop, where compatibility with legacy applications and peripherals is a serious impediment, the set-top box simply has to play today's ... (more) First LINK Bounties

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linux-foundation.org - 12/19/2008
Linux Foundation Press Releases » Blog Archive » Linux Foundation Appoints Ted ...
— linux-foundation.org — Linux Foundation Appoints Ted Ts’o to Position of Chief Technology Office Linux Kernel Developer Ted Ts’o to lead Linux Standard Base and ISV relationships, among other initiatives SAN FRANCISCO, December 18, 2008 – The Linux Foundation (LF), the ... (more) Linux Foundation Press Releases » Blog Archive  ...

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crn.com - 12/16/2008
Netbooks Primed To Push Linux Into Mainstream - Hardware - IT Channel News by CRN and VARBusiness
— crn.com — Industry observers have been predicting a surge in desktop Linux adoption for years, but over time, those claims have taken on a decidedly "wait 'til next year" type of feel. But the growing popularity of netbooks, a significant number of which are ... (more) Netbooks Primed To Push Linux Into Mainstream - Hardware ...

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No #!@&! Documentation?...More OSS Tutorials Than You Can Shake a Stick At [OStatic]
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