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    Developers behind the next version of KDE, an open-source Linux desktop environment, are trying to make their software more accessible to people with disabilities, a conference has heard. Accessibility is a major theme at the KDE Community World Summit, currently taking place in Ludwigsburg, Germany. On 22 and 23 August the summit held a Unix Accessibility Forum, bringing together developers and people with disabilities.

  • HP considers own Linux-based OS

    Hewlett Packard is reportedly considering building an alternative operating system to Microsoft Windows, based on Linux.

  • Ubuntu cuddles Zimbra

    Zimbra, the open source email software that Yahoo acquired for US$350m last year, is officially coming to Ubuntu Linux.

  • Ubuntu 8.10 gets closer

    The Ubuntu project has made available an advance testing version of its popular Linux distribution, with the full 8.10, 'Intrepid Ibex' release scheduled to be released in October.

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    Red Hat warned on Friday that a network attack compromised some servers last week that are involved with both its commercially supported and free versions of Linux.

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    Enterprise technology development and improvement rarely takes place as quickly as most IT managers would like, but blaming that lack of speed on the inherent complexity of the problems involved can sometimes be a lazy knee-jerk reaction.

  • Read the blog post - Renai LeMay

    Lotus Notes needs the shrinkwrap treatment

    Most people agree that IBM's Lotus Notes product is one of the most advanced and popular collaboration suites out there.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

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    There were some interesting responses to my analysis piece last week about Apple's new Boot Camp Windows-on-Mac software, but all the evidence still points in one direction...

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    Most system administrators have to deal with Windows, either on its own or part of a dual-boot system. Here are some tips to take the pain out of the managing.

  • 10 tips for securing Linux desktops

    Out of the box, a Linux desktop is far more secure than most others.

  • Networking: What can you expect in 2008?

    During the holiday season, snow isn't the only thing analysts shovel. With that in mind, senior analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, Jon Oltsik, takes a look forward on networking technology and related industry trends in 2008.

  • KDE gets new Vista, Mac bling

    The long-awaited KDE4 is finally out the door after an extended gestation and a rescheduled launch date. In this inside look at KDE4, we see what all the fuss is about.

  • Linux: Making the change

    The idea of getting a robust, scalable operating system for free hasn't clicked with many enterprises -- until now.

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  • OLPC XO

    The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is unique as the XO laptop it distributes. While the XO is not commercially available, our review provides an insight into what can be achieved in a laptop designed for children at a very low cost.

  • Ubuntu 7.04

    Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.

  • Laplink Everywhere 4.0

    Lack of a true-colour option hinders Laplink Everywhere, although the program does offer multiplatform support and flexible file transfers.

  • GoToMyPC 4.1

    After years of flying high with no competition, GoToMyPC falls to earth against stiff competition from MyWebEx PC, which is free.

  • Belkin ADSL Modem With Built-In Wireless Router

    This all-in-one solution from Belkin incorporates an ADSL modem, 4-port router and an 802.11g wireless access point suitable for a multi-PC home or SOHO user.

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