- The newest version of Ubuntu (Edgy Eft, 6.10) was released a few weeks ago; the release notes summarize the major changes. I won't have time to try installing it until winter break, sadly.
- Microsoft has announced a partnership with Novell to support Linux better, including helping Microsoft Office interact better with OpenOffice.
- Microsoft Windows Vista's EULA has some questionable terms (including restrictions on publishing benchmarks).
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Monday, November 13, 2006
Linux and Windows news
Three bits of computer news for your Monday morning reading:
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ReplyDeleteRadagast
Wow - they do have a nice detailed discussion. Here's the link that I found:
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20061102175508403
That "alliance" does sound pretty fishy ...
Thanks!
November 14, 2006, 12:19:37 AM PST – Like – Reply
ArtK
Take a look at Groklaw (www.groklaw.net) for commentary on the Microsoft/Novell deal. A lot of people on the FOSS community are very, very unhappy about this.
November 13, 2006, 12:14:51 PM PST