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OSDC 2009 opens call for papers

It's a long-standing policy that if you contribute to a conference, you receive free entry. The easiest way to contribute is to do a talk, and until the end of June you can set that up by responding to OSDC 2009's call for papers.

May 21st, 2009 in Conference by Chris Duckett Comment Vote

Microsoft exec kicks off new browser security war

Internet Explorer is more secure than Firefox, according to a senior Microsoft executive, who compared how many vulnerabilities were found in the two browsers -- but critics say his study is flawed.

December 4th, 2007 in Firefox by Liam Tung Comment Vote

Video: Vista missing 'interesting' developments

The president of Linux Australia said on Monday that Microsoft has left out many "interesting" developments in Vista -- such as a new file system, which creates an important opportunity for open source vendors.

January 16th, 2007 in Lca2007 by Munir Kotadia Comment Vote

Video: Vista launch will boost desktop Linux

The launch of Windows Vista will create a huge opportunity for Linux vendors to take a larger share of the corporate desktop market, according to the president of Linux Australia.

January 16th, 2007 in Lca2007 by Munir Kotadia Comment Vote

Vista launch will boost desktop Linux

The launch of Windows Vista has created a huge opportunity for Linux vendors to take a larger share of the corporate desktop market, according to the president of Linux Australia.

January 15th, 2007 in Linux by Munir Kotadia Comment Vote

Linux Australia addresses burnout syndrome

The nation's peak Linux body will informally separate some of its governance and executive functions in a move to relieve some of the pressure on its voluntary leadership.

February 6th, 2006 in Teen Challenge by Renai LeMay Comment Vote

Renewed Linux trademark bid in the works

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.

February 3rd, 2006 in Linux by Renai LeMay Comment Vote

Oxer, Waugh retain Linux Australia spots

Incumbents Jon Oxer and Pia Waugh will keep their respective positions as president and vice president of Australia's peak Linux body for another year.

January 30th, 2006 in Internet Vision Technologies by Renai LeMay Comment Vote

Aussie Linux body faces growing pains

The future of Linux Australia (LA) is in doubt as the organisation debates how to best carry out its operations with limited resources.

July 4th, 2005 in Anthony Pollock by Renai LeMay Comment Vote

Firefox opening door for Linux in Australia: Linux Australia president

The success of the Firefox browser is driving takeup of open source applications in Australia and opening the door for widespread Linux adoption on the desktop, according to the newly-elected Linux Australia president, Jon Oxer.

February 9th, 2005 in Anu by Renai LeMay 1 Comment Vote

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Sorry HC, what is meant by "Cinders "?

51 minutes ago by Doubt on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

Thanks Beta, I could hear the nurse walking down the corridor as you posted. Much better now.

53 minutes ago by Doubt on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

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Q&A of the Week: 'The current state of the cybercrime ecosystem' featuring Mikko Hypponen http://t.co/6lUYFs0X

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Before accusing me of fudging the figures, that was the percentage in April, the latest available. It seems that as the advantage of the ...

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN FUD: will Abbott ever learn?

Currently about 50% of connections are at the 100Mb/s rate.
As a consequence, ARPU is significantly higher than the projected figures.

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN FUD: will Abbott ever learn?

Currently about 50% of connections are at the 100Mb/s rate.
As a consequence, ARPU is significantly higher than the projected figures.

5 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN FUD: will Abbott ever learn?

Wireless currently carries less than 2% of total internet data traffic. Simply to carry the existing traffic, we would need 50 times the ...

6 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Blowing the digital dividend on wireless NBN

The stupidest part about a wireless solution for the burbs is that it will actually cost more to put an antenna on the roof to get the si...

6 hours ago by GregoryB1 on Blowing the digital dividend on wireless NBN

The problem is not range of the cell in the urban areas where Turnbull wants LTE instead of fibre, it is the number of users. In urban ar...

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