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DaVinci processors gain Linux SDIO stack

http://www.linuxdevices.com

EmbWise has ported its Linux SDIO stack to a video-oriented Texas Instruments (TI) system-on-chip (SoC) processor. SDIOWorx is now available on royalty-free terms for TI's daVinci DM6446 processor, which targets portable media players, video surveillance cameras, and digital photo frames, according to EmbWise.

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OpenMoko Neo 1973 and Advanced dev kit finally for sale

http://www.engadgetmobile.com

Naw, it's not really the truly open and hackable software-defined radio based cellphones we've long lusted after, but the OpenMoko Linux / GNU based GSM platform (and hardware) is finally up for sale.

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Kicking Around Open Source, Part 1: Blog Hot Spots

http://www.linuxinsider.com

The real action for discussion of Linux and the hundreds of other open source software packages out there occurs in real time among ordinary people unconstrained by the limits of print publishers or Web site approval processes. Blogs and podcasts are the preferred communication channels for open source enthusiasts, and that comes as no big surprise.

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Microsoft Declares Immunity From GPLv3

http://www.linuxinsider.com

Microsoft has issued a statement about its position in regard to the Free Software Foundation's version 3 of the GNU General Public License, which was crafted in part to protect users from possible Microsoft patent infringement lawsuits. Microsoft's stance?

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Hit-a-Hint for fast keyboard-driven Web surfing

http://www.linux.com

Hit-a-Hint (HaH) is a Firefox plugin that aims to create a faster Web surfing experience by letting you use the keyboard to click links.

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Maemo 3.2 update brings Skype, kernel improvements to Nokia tablets

http://www.linux.com

With little fanfare, Nokia released the latest upgrade for its N800 Internet tablets this weekend. Known officially as Internet Tablet OS 2007 Edition version 4.2007.26-8 and to open source patrons as Maemo 3.2, the new download features long-awaited changes to the Linux kernel, improved battery life, and some flashy updates to the application software -- including the popular Skype softphone.

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Colorado Human Services opens an open source portal

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When the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) couldn't depend on a proprietary portal solution to meet its needs any longer, CDHS County Infrastructure Manager Ron Cash turned to open source software, because of the benefits of community development and the flexibility to customize applications for a perfect fit. The financial benefits of open source are nice too, Cash says.

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OpenOffice.org alternatives - Part 1

http://fosswire.com

In this part of this multi-part post, I’m going to look at alternatives to the word processing part of OOo, Writer. There are a couple of major alternatives to OOo in the word processing space.

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Gentoo staging big UK conference July 14

http://www.desktoplinux.com

The Gentoo Linux project team will host its UK 2007 community conference on Saturday, July 14, at University College London. A wide range of topics will be covered, from clustering to KDE, a project spokesperson said on the distro Web site.

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Linux VS Windows usability.

http://blogs.ittoolbox.com

In my previous article of Why Linux STILL runs faster than Windows a reader left a comment asking about processes, command line interaction and system setup between Linux and Windows. I think what he is really wanting is a comparison of usability between Linux and Windows.

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DistroWatch Weekly

http://distrowatch.com

Welcome to this year's 28th issue of DistroWatch Weekly!

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A Review of openSUSE 10.2

http://justanothertechblog.blogspot.com

Back in the day, when I first started using Linux, Novell's SUSE Linux was the first distribution that I came across that actually worked with my wireless card.

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Organizing information

http://imacgregor.com

We all have them; snippets of code, half-written tutorials, cooking recipes, photo galleries, blogs, information about a project or event, and the list goes on. Wouldn't it be nice to have a central location for all of these things and have them all conform to a common appearance? Or, better yet, a central location where several authors can collaborate on these items?

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15 minutes to using your existing Windows install & apps in Ubuntu

http://www.venturecake.com

Here’s a simple guide to using your existing Windows install inside Ubuntu - and still being able to start it from your hard disk if you need. Unlike previous guides, it takes around 15 minutes and doesn’t require any terminal use.

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A Simple Introduction to Device Drivers under Linux

http://www.linuxdevcenter.com

Since the misty days of yore, the first step in learning a new programming language has been writing a program that prints "Hello, world!". In this article, we will use the same approach to learn how to write simple Linux kernel modules and device drivers. We will learn how to print "Hello, world!" from a kernel module three different ways: printk(), a /proc file, and a device in /dev.

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