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    The United States-based body responsible for protecting the "Linux" name appears to be making a renewed push to register it as a trademark in Australia.

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    The next version of the heart of the Linux operating system is expected by June, according to project founder Linus Torvalds.

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    Does Linus Torvalds need help? Many developers are getting frustrated with the Linux founder for not keeping up with minor fixes to the open-source OS.

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  • Torvalds: Next Linux due by June

    The next version of the heart of the Linux operating system is expected by June, according to project founder Linus Torvalds.

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