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  • Fujitsu opens up Linux-based humanoid robot

    The electronics giant is releasing details of the internal architecture of a humanoid robot to help programmers write their own code.

  • Malware proves an OS X threat

    The release of Apple's latest security patches prove conclusively that there's no such thing as an operating system impervious to security risks, especially when it comes to malware.

  • Microsoft unveils new XP Embedded version

    The software giant makes the second beta of the component-based version of the operating system available to developers.

  • Humanoid robot runs on Linux power

    Japanese scientists are planning to demonstrate a walking, Linux-operated, humanoid robot next month in Europe.

  • NASA robot to use Linux, Pentium III

    NASA's Ames Research Center is building a "personal satellite assistant", powered by a Pentium III with the Linux operating system, to help out astronauts on space shuttle and International Space Station (ISS) missions.

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  • Linux calling: Are mobile phones ready?

    The Open Source Development Labs, an industry consortium devoted to improving Linux, plans to launch an initiative Monday to bring the open-source operating system to mobile phones.

  • Open source Visionary: Business not spooked by Linux

    Linux expert claims the open-source community will not make the mistakes of the Unix world.

  • The Tablet PC challenge

    Commentary: Tablet PC isn't just a new Microsoft operating system -- it also changes the rules significantly, and could be just the thing the Redmond boys are looking for to send Linux spiralling away into insignificance.

  • Ten things holding back tech

    Ever get the feeling that we aren't quite yet where we want to be? Here are 10 factors that may be holding back the world's technological development.

  • Which backup? Four apps tested

    Who has got your backup covered? If you're looking for the right software to ease your backup pain, we have four solutions which might suit your needs.

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