R.I.P. Netscape Navigator

Netscape Navigator, the world's first commercial Web browser will die on February 1, 2008. According to the Netscape blog, "End of Support for Netscape web browsers."

It was my first browser and only browser since I started using computer wayback 1997 until Mozilla came and now Firefox. I never was an IE fan and user. So long Netscape.
Good Browser never die they just fade away...

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0r2 Released

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 updated

The Debian project is pleased to announce the second update of its stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (codename etch). This update mainly adds corrections for security problems to the stable release, along with a few adjustment to serious problems. [Link]

Merry Christmas

I would like to wish all visitors and viewers of ONYO a very Merry Christmas.

Ubuntu Hardy Heron Alpha 2 Released

The Ubuntu developers has released Ubuntu Hardy Heron Alpha 2. This is the second alpha release of Ubuntu 8.04, and with this new alpha release comes a whole host of excellent new features. Happy testing...

GNOME 2.21.4 Released

Olav Vitters has announced the GNOME 2.21.4 Development Release. This is the third release of the GNOME 2.21.x series, heading towards the stable GNOME 2.22.x release. Happy testing...

Firefox 3 Beta 2 Released

Firefox 3 Beta 2 is now available for download. This is the tenth developer milestone focused on testing the core functionality provided by many new features and changes to the platform scheduled for Firefox 3. Happy testing...

Opera 9.25 Released

The latest stable version of Opera browser, Opera 9.25 has been released. Enjoy...

NetBSD 4.0 Released

The NetBSD Project is pleased to announce that release 4.0 of the NetBSD operating system is now available. NetBSD is a free, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system available for many platforms, from 64-bit Opteron machines and desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices.

Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring Alpha 1 Released

Adam Williamson has announced the release of the first alpha release of Mandriva Linux 2008 codename "Barlia". Happy testing...

KDE 4.0 RC 2 Released

KDE Project Ships Second Release Candidate for Leading Free Software Desktop, Codename "Coenig"

The KDE Community is happy to announce the immediate availability of the second release candidate for KDE 4.0. This release candidate marks the last mile on the road to KDE 4.0. [Link]

OpenOffice.org 2.3.1 Released

The OpenOffice.org Community announces the immediate availability of OpenOffice.org 2.3.1. This is a minor bug fix release with no new features for users.

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10 Released

The Mozilla Corporation has released Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10, a stability and security update. Firefox 2.0.0.10 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com. For a list of changes and more information, please review the Firefox 2.0.0.10 Release Notes. Enjoy...

Firefox 3.0 Beta 1 Released

Firefox 3 Beta 1 is now available for download. Check out the big list of changes, release notes. Happy testing...

Fedora 8 Released

Fedora 8 (Werewolf) has been released. This release features GNOME 2.20, Online Desktop, KDE 3.5.8, PulseAudio, CodecBuddy, CompizFusion and many more. More about all the features in the release summary and release notes. Enjoy...

Firefox 2.0.0.9 is Out!

Mozilla Corporation has announced that Firefox 2.0.0.9 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com. Release notes here. Enjoy...

Fedora 8 RC3 Released

Jesse Keating has announced that Fedora 8 Release Candidate 3 is out. Both DVD and Live images have been provided. Happy testing...

OpenBSD 4.2 Released

OpenBSD 4.2 has been officially released. This is the 22nd release on CD-ROM (and 23rd via FTP). Enjoy...

Opera 9.5 Beta Released

The Opera Desktop Team has released the first Opera 9.5 beta. The new beta adds support for Opera Link, website rendering has been significantly improved, along with performance, stability and usability. Happy Testing...

SeaMonkey 1.1.5 Released

The SeaMonkey project released a new version of its all-in-one internet suite. SeaMonkey 1.1.5 closes several security vulnerabilities and fixes several smaller problems found in previous versions. SeaMonkey 1.1.5 is available for free download from the open source project's website at www.seamonkey-project.org.

Firefox 2.0.0.8 released

As part of Mozilla Corporation’s ongoing stability and security update process, Firefox 2.0.0.8 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from here. Enjoy...

GNOME 2.20.1 released

Olav Vitters has announced GNOME 2.20.1, the first update to GNOME 2.20.0. The update fixes all known and unknown crashers, even for those modules which haven't released a new version (AKA gnome-terminal). Happy testing..

KDE 4.0 Beta 3 Released

With the third Beta, the KDE project has begun to finalize KDE 4.0.

The KDE Community is happy to release the third Beta for KDE 4.0. This Beta is aimed at further polishing of the KDE codebase and also marks the freeze of the KDE Development Platform. [Link]

Happy testing...

Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" released

The Ubuntu team has announced the release of Ubuntu 7.10, "Gutsy Gibbon" the latest and greatest software that the open source and free software communities have to offer. Enjoy...

Netscape Navigator 9.0 Released

Netscape has announced the immediate availability of the official release of Netscape Navigator 9. The release is available for download here. Enjoy...

KDE 3.5.8 Released

KDE Project Ships Eighth Translation and Service Release for Leading Free Software Desktop

The KDE Project today announced the immediate availability of KDE 3.5.8, a maintenance release for the latest generation of the most advanced and powerful free desktop for GNU/Linux and other UNIXes. [Link]

Ubuntu 7.10 RC Released

The Ubuntu team has announced the Release Candidate for version 7.10 of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Gobuntu, and Xubuntu codenamed "Gutsy Gibbon". The Release Candidate includes installable live Desktop CDs, server images, alternate text-mode installation CDs, and an upgrade wizard for users of the current stable release. Happy testing...

Mandriva Linux 2008 Released

awilliamson has announced that Mandriva Linux 2008 is now available for download via BitTorrent, and on the network of public mirror servers. You will find KDE 3.5.7 and the new GNOME 2.20 already integrated, a solid kernel 2.6.22.9 with fair scheduling support, OpenOffice.org 2.2.1, cutting-edge 3D-accelerated desktop courtesy of Compiz Fusion 0.5.2, Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.6, and everything else you've come to expect from the latest Mandriva Linux release. [Link]

Fedora 8 Test 3 Released

Jeremy Katz has announced the release of Fedora 8 Test 3 (7.92).

Fedora 8 Test 3 is here! This is the last test release before the development freeze and a great time to test all those packages that you know and love. Test 3 is for beta users. This is the time when we must have full community participation. Without this participation both hardware and software functionality suffers.

Happy testing...

OpenSUSE 10.3 Released

The openSUSE team has announce the release of openSUSE 10.3. This version contains new beautiful green artwork, KDE 3.5.7 and parts of KDE 4, SUSE-polished GNOME 2.20, a GTK version of YaST, a new 1-click-install technology, MP3 support out-of-the-box, new and redesigned YaST modules, compiz and compiz fusion advances, virtualisation improvements, OpenOffice.org 2.3, Xfce 4.4.1, and much more! Enjoy...

Mandriva Linux 2008 RC2 Released

Mandriva Linux 2008 RC2 ‘Kepler’ was released today. More details here, release notes here, and a guide to the new features of Mandriva Linux 2008 is here. Happy testing...

Gran Paradiso Alpha 8 Released

Gran Paradiso Alpha 8 is now available for download. Gran Paradiso Alpha 8 is being made available for testing purposes only, and is intended for web application developers and our testing community. Release notes here. Happy testing...

openSUSE 10.3 RC1 Released

The openSUSE team has announced the availability of openSUSE 10.3 RC1, the last development build before the stable release on October 4th. They consider this release to be feature complete, stable, and suitable for testing from any user. Read the announcement for details. Happy testing...

GNOME 2.20 Released

GNOME 2.20 is now officially released, read the release notes for the list of all the new features. Enjoy...

Firefox 2.0.0.7 is Out!

Firefox 2.0.0.7 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com. It is a stability and security update that contains a fix for security bug involving QuickTime files. For a list of changes and more information, read Firefox 2.0.0.7 Release Notes. Enjoy...

OpenOffice.org 2.3 Released

OpenOffice.org 2.3 is now available for download. It incorporates an extensive array of new features and enhancements to all its core components, and protects users from newly discovered security vulnerabilities. It is a major release and all users should download it. Enjoy...

Fedora 8 Test 2 (7.91) Released

Jesse Keating has announced Fedora 8 Test 2 (7.91). This is the second test release of the Fedora 8 release, which is scheduled for November 8, 2007. Happy testing...

KDE 4.0 Beta 2 Released

KDE Project Ships Second Beta Release for Leading Free Software Desktop, Codename "Cartoffel"

The KDE Community proudly presents the second Beta release for KDE 4.0. This release marks the beginning of the feature freeze and the stabilization of the current codebase. [Link]

GNOME 2.19.92 (GNOME 2.20.) RC Released

Kjartan Maraas has announced GNOME 2.19.92 Development Release and release candidate for 2.20.0. It is our ninth development release and first release candidate for GNOME 2.20.0, which will be released later this month. This release is the last before hard code freeze starts on September 10th. Happy testing...

OpenSUSE 10.3 Beta 3 Released

The openSUSE Team has announced the release of openSUSE 10.3 Beta 3. A more complete list of changes is available here. Happy testing...

Mandriva Linux 2008 RC 1 Released

The first release candidate of Mandriva Linux 2008 codenamed "Copernic" is now available. Happy testing...

Opera 9.5 Alpha Released

Opera has released Opera Browser 9.5 alpha codenamed Kestrel. Opera 9.5 alpha uses the new rendering engine, core-2, the same used on Opera Mini 4. Happy testing...

PC-BSD 1.4RC Released

PC-BSD 1.4RC is now available for download! This update addresses many of the reported bugs from 1.4BETA, as well as adding working i18n support for international languages. Release notes here. Happy testing...

GNOME 2.19.91 (GNOME 2.20.0 Beta 2) Released!

Frederic Crozat has announced the release of GNOME 2.19.91 (GNOME 2.20.0 Beta 2). Happy testing...

Mandriva Linux 2008 Beta 2 Released

The second beta of Mandriva Linux 2008, code named 'Galilee', has been released. This beta is available as a three CD or one DVD 'Free' edition (containing no non-free software or drivers) for the x86-32 and x86-64 architectures, with a traditional installer.

Ubuntu 7.10 Alpha 5 Released

Tribe 5 has been released...

The Ubuntu release team is pleased to announce Tribe 5, the fifth alpha release in the Gutsy cycle. Images are now available for Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, Kubuntu, Xubuntu and Edubuntu. Tribe releases are for developers and testers only, do not use them if you need a stable system. [Link]

openSUSE 10.3 Beta 2 Released

openSUSE 10.3 Beta 2 Has Been Released

The openSUSE Team is proud to announce the release of openSUSE 10.3 Beta 2. Though this release should not be used on any production machines, everyone can help shape this release by testing out installations and much more. [Link]

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0r1 Released

The Debian project has announced the first update of its stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 codename "Etch". The update adds security updates to the stable release, together with a few corrections to serious problems.

Opera 9.23 released

The Opera Desktop Team has released an update to its Opera browser with Opera 9.23. The release is a recommended security update, it fixes multiple crash bugs that were found using Mozilla’s jsfunfuzz tool. Enjoy...

Ubuntu 7.10 Alpha 4 Released

Martin Pitt has announced the release of Ubuntu 7.10 Alpha 4 (Gutsy Gibbon). Happy testing...

openSUSE 10.3 Beta 1 Released

The openSUSE team has announce the release of openSUSE 10.3 Beta 1. Read the announcement for details.

Mandriva Linux 2008 Beta 1 Released

The first beta of Mandriva Linux 2008, codenamed Cassini has been released. The release notes are available here. Happy testing...

Freespire 2.0 Released

Freespire 2.0 Enhances the Popular Ubuntu Distribution by Adding Proprietary Software, Drivers and Codecs

Linspire, Inc., developer of the Linspire commercial and Freespire community desktop Linux operating systems and CNR.com, a free Linux software delivery service, today announced the immediate availability of Freespire 2.0, the latest version of the free desktop Linux operating system. [Link]

Fedora 8 Test 1 Released

Jesse Keating has announced the release of Fedora 8 Test 1. Test 1 is for "alpha" users only. This is the first test release of the Fedora 8 release, which is scheduled for November 8, 2007. Read the release announcement for complete details. Happy testing...

Gran Paradiso Alpha 7 Released

Gran Paradiso Alpha 7 is now available for download. Gran Paradiso Alpha 7 is an early developer milestone for Firefox 3 and the next generation of Mozilla’s layout engine, Gecko 1.9. Gran Paradiso Alpha 7 is being made available for testing purposes only, and is intended for web application developers and our testing community. Release notes here. Happy testing...

SeaMonkey 1.1.4 Released

SeaMonkey 1.1.4 is now available for download from the open source project's website at www.seamonkey-project.org. The SeaMonkey team urges users of older SeaMonkey versions, including the SeaMonkey 1.0.x series, which is not updated for those known security issues any more, to upgrade.

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha 7 Released

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha 7 has been released. Happy testing ...

KDE 4.0 Beta 1 Released

KDE Project Ships First Beta Release for Leading Free Software Desktop, Codename "Cnuth"

The KDE Community is happy to announce the immediate availability of the first Beta release for KDE 4.0. This release marks the beginning of the integration process which will bring the powerful new technologies included in the now frozen KDE 4 libraries to the applications. [Link]

GNOME 2.19.6 Released!

GNOME 2.19.6 has been released. It is the sixth development release on the road towards GNOME 2.20.0, which will be released in September 2007. Happy testing...

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.6 Released

Firefox 2.0.0.6 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com. This upgrade fixes two recent security flaws. Read the release notes for details.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 Beta 1 Released

Red Hat has announced the availability of the *beta* release of 5.1 (kernel-2.6.18-36.el5) for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 family of products. Read the announcement for complete details.

Opera 9.22 released

Opera 9.22 has been released. It's a recommended security update, with Bit Torrent having some nice improvements.

Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon Tribe Alpha 3 Released

Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon Tribe Alpha 3 (Ubuntu 7.10) has been released.

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha6 Released

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha6 has been released. Details on the announcement.

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5 Released

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5 has been released. Firefox 2.0.0.5 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com. Release notes here. Enjoy...

Linux 2.6.22 Kernel Released

Linux creator Linus Torvalds announced the official release of the linux 2.6.22 kernel.

GNOME 2.18.3 and 2.19.4 Released

Elijah Newren has released GNOME 2.18.3 (final release in a series of point releases for the stable 2.18 branch) and GNOME 2.19.4 (fourth development release on our road towards GNOME 2.20.0). Enjoy...

KDE 4.0 Alpha 2 Released

KDE 4.0-alpha2 features considerable enhancements of Plasma, the KDE 4 desktop shell.

The KDE Community is happy to announce the immediate availability of the second alpha release of the K Desktop Environment. [Link]

Gran Paradiso Alpha 6 Available for Testing (Firefox 3.0)

Firefox 3.0 (aka Gran Paradiso) Alpha 6 is now available for download and testing purposes only. Check the release notes for additional information, download links and a list of known issues with this release.

Slackware 12.0 Released

Patrick Volkerding has released Slackware 12.0. Slackware 12.0 has many improvements over the last release (Slackware 11.0) and is a must-have upgrade for any Slackware user. Release announcement has the details. Enjoy...

GPL Version 3 Released

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has released version 3 of the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL), the world's most popular free software license. The final license is published at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html

Mozilla Sunbird 0.5 Released

The Mozilla Calendar Project has released Lightning and Sunbird 0.5 , a major update to an open source calendar extension and calendar client. Lightning and Sunbird 0.5 offer a major user interface update, event invitations, printing improvements and better integration with Mozilla Thunderbird. Check the release notes for details.

Ubuntu 7.10 Alpha 2 Released

Martin Pitt has announced the second alpha release of Ubuntu 7.10 codename " Gutsy Gibbon Tribe 2 ". Read the announcement for details.

Linux-Based Website Beats Windows-Based Sites

WatchMouse research shows Linux/Apache has less downtime and yields faster websites than Microsoft/IIS

Linux websites have better uptime and load faster than Windows-based websites. Research by WatchMouse, a website monitoring company, also shows that web server platform Apache outperforms the Microsoft IIS platform. Therefore, having a Linux website and an Apache web server platform offers the best choice for professional web pages. [Link]

Opera Mini 4.0-beta Released

World's most popular mobile browser enters a new Dimension

Opera Software released Opera Mini 4 beta, codenamed Dimension, the much-awaited sneak preview of the newest version of Opera's pioneering Web browser for all mobile phones. [Link]

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha5 Released

The fifth Alpha release of openSUSE 10.3 has been released. Some highlights of Alpha5 are Linux 2.6.22 rc4, OpenOffice.Org 2.2.1 rc3, Two one CD installation media A GNOME CD and a KDE CD, both contain a small desktop and many more. Enjoy...

Safari 3 Public Beta for Windows Released!

At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2007 in San Francisco, Apple's CEO Steve Jobs announced that Apple Safari Web browser now works under Windows. The Safari 3 Public Beta is available for download now on Mac OS X 10.4.9 (Tiger) and Windows XP. Enjoy...

KOffice 1.6.3 Released

The KDE Project today announced the release of KOffice version 1.6.3, the second maintenance release of KOffice 1.6. This is the last maintenance release of the 1.6 series, containing mainly bug fixes.

Firefox 3.0 Alpha 5 Released

Firefox 3.0 Alpha 5 is now available for download for Microsoft Windows 2000 or later, MacOS X 10.3.9 or later and Linux.Some of the changes included with Firefox 3.0 Alpha 5 are Bookmarks portion of Places has been enabled, New Javascript-based Password Manager and bug fixes. Firefox 3.0 Alpha 5 is being made available for testing purposes only, and is intended for web application developers and our testing community.

Ubuntu 7.10 Alpha 1 Released

Martin Pitt has announced the first alpha release of Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon Tribe 1", which will in time become Ubuntu 7.10. Tribe 1 is the first in a series of milestone CD images that will be released throughout the Gutsy development cycle.

Netscape Navigator 9.0 Beta 1 Released

Netscape has announce the immediate availability of Netscape Navigator 9.0 Beta 1. The release is available for download here for Windows, Mac, and Linux. New features in Navigator, you can check What's New in Netscape Navigator 9? Enjoy....

Camino 1.5 Released!

Camino 1.5 is now available for download. For more information, checkout the features page or release notes.

GNOME 2.18.2 released

GNOME 2.18.2 has been released. This is the second release in a series of point releases for the 2.18 branch. Enjoy...

Fedora 7 Released

Fedora 7 code name "Moonshine" has been released. New features includes the latest GNOME 2.18 and KDE 3.5.6 desktops, fast user switching, hotplugging of display devices,improved internationalisation support, significantly faster package management utilities, a new kernel-based virtual machine technology, and many other enhancements. Read the release notes for details.

Firefox 2.0.0.4 and Firefox 1.5.0.12 Released

Firefox 2.0.0.4 and Firefox 1.5.0.12 Security and Stability Update

As part of Mozilla Corporation’s ongoing stability and security update process, Firefox 1.5.0.12 and Firefox 2.0.0.4 are now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com. [Link]

SeaMonkey 1.1.2 Released

Team Urges Users to Upgrade

Today, the SeaMonkey project released a new version of its all-in-one internet suite. SeaMonkey 1.1.2 closes several security vulnerabilities and fixes several smaller problems found in previous versions. [Link]

KDE 3.5.7 Released

KDE 3.5.7 features translations in 65 languages, improvements to KDE PIM suite and other applications.

The KDE Project today announced the immediate availability of KDE 3.5.7, a maintenance release for the latest generation of the most advanced and powerful free desktop for GNU/Linux and other UNIXes. [Link]

GNOME 2.19.2 Released!

Frédéric Crozat has announced the release of GNOME 2.19.2 Development Release. This is the second development release on the road towards GNOME 2.20.0, which will be released in September 2007.

Firefox 2.0.0.4rc3 Builds Available

Release candidate builds (rc3) for Firefox 2.0.0.4 are now available for testing. You can get it here. Happy testing...

GCC 4.2 Released

GCC 4.2.0 has been released. This is a major release, containing new functionality not available in GCC 4.1.x or previous GCC releases. More information about changes in GCC 4.2.0. here.

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha 4 released

The fourth Alpha release of openSUSE 10.3 has been released. Some highlights of Alpha4 compared to Alpha3 are Inclusion of YaST Meta Packages handler, InstLux allows users to start the Linux installation from Windows, First parts of KDE4svn entered Factory, its games are installed, OpenOffice.org 2.2, GNOME 2.18.1 and many more...

KDE 4.0-alpha1 "Knut" Released

The KDE Community is happy to announce the immediate availability of the first alpha release of the KDE Desktop Environment, version 4.0. The release is a basis for the integration of powerful new technologies that will be included in KDE 4. It has been given the codename "Knut". [Link]

Gentoo Linux 2007.0 released

Gentoo Linux 2007.0 code named "Secret Sauce" has been released. This release includes a completely rewritten version of the Gentoo Linux Installer on the AMD64 and x86 LiveCD and LiveDVD images. It also includes GNOME 2.16.2, KDE 3.5.5, Xfce 4.4, Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3, OpenOffice.org 2.1.0, and the 2.6.19 Linux kernel. Complete details in the press release. Enjoy...

Pidgin 2.0 (Gaim) Released

Pidgin(formerly Gaim) is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once. Pidgin 2.0.0 is now available for download. Enjoy...

OpenBSD 4.1 Released

In the BSD front, OpenBSD 4.1 has been released. Read the release announcement and product page for a complete list of new features.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.5 Available

Red Hat has announced the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4.5, this an update to RHEL 4 series. Read the announcement for details. Enjoy...

Gran Paradiso Alpha 4 Released

Gran Paradiso Alpha 4 is now available for download from the following platforms Windows, MacOS X 10.3.9 or later and Linux. Gran Paradiso Alpha 4 is being made available for testing purposes only, and is intended for web application developers and our testing community. Enjoy...

GNOME 2.19.1 Released!

Frederic Crozat has announced the release of GNOME 2.19.1 Development Release. This is the first development release on the road towards GNOME 2.20.0, which will be released in September 2007.

Adobe to open-source Flex

Gives Developers Ability to Enhance Flex Framework for Delivering Rich Internet Applications

Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced plans to release source code for Adobe® Flex™ as open source. The open source Flex SDK and documentation will be available under the Mozilla Public License (MPL). [Link]

Fedora 7 Test 4 (6.93) released

Will Woods of RedHat has announced the release of the fourth and final test release of Fedora 7.

The Fedora Project is pleased to announce the release of the fourth and final test release of Fedora 7!

Read the announcement and release notes for more more details. Enjoy...

Earth-like planet found

The new planet seems just right — or at least that's what scientists think.

For the first time astronomers have discovered a planet outside our solar system that is potentially habitable, with Earth-like temperatures, a find researchers described Tuesday as a big step in the search for "life in the universe." [Link]

GNOME Mobile and Embedded Initiative Launched

The GNOME Foundation announced today the creation of the GNOME Mobile & Embedded Initiative (GMAE), and a software platform for user experience development across a wide range of device profiles. Founding members include open source organizations and commercial interests such as ACCESS, Canonical, Intel, Debian, Nokia, Red Hat, Fluendo, the Linux Foundation, and Maemo.

Ubuntu 7.04 Released

Latest Ubuntu delivers on the promise of Open Source

The Ubuntu team is proud to announce version 7.04 of the Ubuntu family of distributions. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution for your desktop or server, with a fast and easy install, regular releases, a tight selection of excellent software installed by default, an incredible variety of add-on software available with a few clicks, and professional technical support from Canonical Limited and hundreds of other companies around the world.

Read the announcement, and the release notes and visit the Feisty Tour page for detailed information about Ubuntu 7.04. Enjoy...

Mozilla Thunderbird 2 Released

Mozilla Thunderbird version 2.0 has been released and it is available for download on Windows, Mac and Linux in over 35 languages. Thunderbird 2 offers easy ways to manage and organize your email with message tags, advanced folder views, message history navigation, find as you type, and improved new mail alert notifications. Thunderbird 2 also includes a refreshed user interface and support for Microsoft Vista.

GIMP 2.2.14 Released

Version 2.2.14 of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) has been released. It is a bug-fix release in the stable 2.2 series. Please see the NEWS file for a detailed list of changes.

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring Released

Mandriva has announced the release of Mandriva Linux 2007.1 aka "2007 Spring". Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring provides users with all the latest key open source desktop environments and applications such as X.org 7.2, KDE 3.5.6, GNOME 2.18, OpenOffice.org 2.1, Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0. It also includes some very special new features such as WengoPhone, Google Picasa and Google Earth and Drakvirt. Read the release notes and product pages for detailed information. Enjoy...

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha3 released

The third Alpha release of openSUSE 10.3 has been released. Read the announcement for details. Enjoy...

GNOME 2.18.1 released!

Elijah Newren of the GNOME team has announced the released of GNOME 2.18.1. The first maintenance release for the GNOME 2.18 series.

Opera 9.2 Released

Opera 9.2 has been released and it comes with Speed Dial, the fastest and easiest way to access your favorite sites. Opera 9.2 with Speed Dial is available for Windows, Mac and Linux and comes in 31 languages. Download it here. Enjoy....

100 Million iPods Sold

iPod the fastest selling music player in history

Apple® today announced that the 100 millionth iPod® has been sold, making the iPod the fastest selling music player in history. The first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001, and since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPod models, including five generations of iPod, two generations of iPod mini, two generations of iPod nano and two generations of iPod shuffle. [Link]

Gaim Renamed Pidgin

Gaim - the popular open source instant messaging program has been renamed Pidgin due to several legal issues with AOL and their AOL instant messenger (AIM).

After a long, and unfortunately secret debate (as we could not say why we were looking at a name change, we ended up just doing this ourselves), we settled on the name "Pidgin" for gaim itself, "libpurple" for libgaim (which, as of 2.0.0 beta6, exists), and "Finch" for gaim-text. Yes, the spelling of "Pidgin" is intentional, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin. [Link]

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 Released

The long-awaited Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 codename "Etch" has arrived!

The Debian Project is pleased to announce the official release of Debian GNU/Linux version 4.0, codenamed etch, after 21 months of constant developement. [Link]

Also the the Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 has been updated.

Compiz and Beryl are Reuniting

Jeffrey Laramie has announced that after several weeks of discussion the leaders of Compiz and Beryl have agreed that the two communities shall reunite. This decision is supported by both David and Quinn and represents the majority decision of the administrators and developers in each community. Cheers...

WCAG 2.0 is Out!

The W3C has announced the Final Recommendation of the long-awaited new version of its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.0.

PC World - 50 Best Tech Products of All Time

PC World presents the 50 best tech products. From breakthrough hardware to time-honored software, we salute those amazing products that changed technology--and our lives--forever. [Link]

As for me, I can say that Netscape Navigator and Red Hat Linux made and impact on me when I got my first computer wayback 1997.

French TGV train breaks record for rail speed

France's high-speed TGV "train a grande vitesse" train with a 25,000-horsepower engine and special wheels broke the world speed record Tuesday for conventional rail trains, reaching 357.2 mph (574.8 kph). More info here.

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring RC3 Released

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring RC3 'aka Beijing' is now available for download. Check releases notes for details. Enjoy...

Fedora 7 Test 3 (6.92) Released

Jeremy Katz has announced the release of Fedora 7 Test 3 featuring both GNOME and KDE based live CDs. New features are GNOME 2.18, KDE 3.5.6, new Echo icon theme and a 2.6.21rc5 based Linux kernel. Read the release announcement for details. Enjoy...

OpenOffice.org 2.2 released

The OpenOffice.org Community announce the release of OpenOffice.org 2.2, the latest version of the leading open-source office suite. With upgrades to its word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, and database software. Read the announcement and release notes for details.

Bayanihan Linux version 4 (BL4) Released

The Bayanihan Linux project of the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology (DOST-ASTI) has released Bayanihan Linux version 4 (BL4). It is based on Linux Debian Stable, and uses the KDE graphical user interface. Check here. Enjoy...

OLPC Hardware Specs Updated

At ShmooCon '07, Ivan Krstic announced an upgrade to the OLPC X0-1. It will now be produced with an AMD Geode LX-700 running at 0.8 watts at 433 MHz. The chip caching has been bumped up to 128KB of both L1 and L2 cache, the memory from 128MB to 256MB and the storage from 512MB to a full gigabyte. Check the OLPC specs page for complete details.

Gran Paradiso Alpha 3 Available for Download

Gran Paradiso Alpha 3 is an early developer milestone for the next generation of Mozilla’s layout engine, Gecko 1.9. Gran Paradiso Alpha 3 is being made available for testing purposes only, and is intended for web application developers and our testing community. [Link]

Freespire 2.0 Alpha 2 Released

Freespire version 2.0 Alpha2U (1.2.49) is now available for download. Read the release announcement and release notes for details.

Ubuntu 7.04 Beta Released

The Ubuntu team has announce the beta release of Ubuntu 7.04. The full release notes can be found here. Enjoy...

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 Released

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 has been released. This is a stability and security update and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com. For more info, refer to the Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 Release Notes.

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring RC1 Released

Mandriva has announce the release of the first release candidate for Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring (aka "Xianyang"). Read the release notes for details.

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha 2 Released

The second public alpha release of openSUSE 10.3 has been released. Release announcement has the details, and the next planned release is Alpha3 in four weeks (April 12th). Enjoy...

GNOME 2.18 Released

Celebrating the release of GNOME 2.18!

Today, the GNOME Project celebrates the release of GNOME 2.18, the latest version of the popular, multi-platform Free desktop environment. [Link]

About GNOME 2.18 has complete details, such as release notes, download locations, and screenshots.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Released

Red Hat announces availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. [Link]

Brad Delp, Lead Guitarist of Boston Dies

It's a bit a late, but I'm a fan of the rock band Boston, and in memory of the untimely passing of Brad Delp, 55, lead singer of the band Boston, may he rest in Peace.

The nicest, kindest, most caring, down to earth rock star the world has ever known

Update: The family of Brad Delp, the lead singer for the band Boston, said his death was a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.

Freespire 2.0 Alpha 1 Released

Freespire version 2.0 Alpha1U (1.2.42) is now available for download

The new release uses the latest Linux kernel 2.6.20, X.Org 7.2 and KDE 3.5.6, but many Freespire-specific features have yet to be implemented.

Read the release announcement and release notes for details.

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring Beta 2 "Wei" released

The second beta of Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring, codenamed "Wei", is now available from all mirrors which carry the /devel tree. Read the release announcement and release notes. Download here.

Ubuntu Herd 5 released

Herd 5 of Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn has been released. Read more details in the release announcement and also on the Ubuntu Herd5. Enjoy...

Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5.0.10 Released

Thunderbird 1.5.0.10 is a stability and security update and is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from getthunderbird.com. For a list of changes and more information, please review the Thunderbird 1.5.0.10 Release Notes.

Fedora 7 Test 2 (6.91) Released

Jesse Keating has announced the second development release of Fedora 7.

This test release includes significant new versions of many key components and technologies.

Read the release announcement and release notes for more information.

SeaMonkey 1.1.1 Released

SeaMonkey 1.1.1 is now available for download, fixing several security vulnerabilities as well as a list of problems users of SeaMonkey 1.1 reported to developers. See the release notes for a complete list of changes.

GNOME 2.18.0 Release Candidate (2.17.92) Released!

This is the last unstable release before 2.18.0. We've all added cool features, important bug fixes, great translations, or shiny documentation during the past six months. And it'll be soon ready for public consumption. [Link]

Creative Commons v3.0 Launched

The latest version of the Creative Commons licenses Version 3.0 are now available. Notable changes are Separating the “generic” from the US license, Harmonizing the treatment of moral rights & collecting society royalties, No Endorsement Language, BY-SA — Compatibility Structure Now Included and Clarifications Negotiated With Debian & MIT.

Camino 1.1 Beta Released

Camino 1.1 Beta is a preview release of what will become Camino 1.1. Camino 1.1 Beta may be unstable and may not be suitable for day-to-day use. Please download Camino 1.0.3 if you wish to use the stable version of Camino.

Third KDE4 Developer Snapshot available.

The KDE Project released the third KDE 4 developers snapshot "Kludge". This 3.80.3 release includes source from all the KDE modules. This release builds with Qt 4.2.1.

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.2 and 1.5.0.10 Released

Firefox 1.5.0.10 and Firefox 2.0.0.2 are now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from getfirefox.com. This is a security and stability update for Firefox 2 and 1.5. For more information, refer to the Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.2 Release Notes and Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.10 Release Notes.

KOffice 1.6.2 released

The KOffice team today released KOffice 1.6.2, the second bug-fix release in their 1.6 series. More about it in the announcement, and the release notes.

Debian GNU/Linux 3.1r5 Released

Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 updated

The Debian project is pleased to announce the fifth update of its stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 (codename `sarge'). This update mainly adds corrections for security problems to the stable release, along with a few adjustment to serious problems. [Link]

Ubuntu Herd 4 released

Tollef Fog Heen has announced the fourth alpha release of Ubuntu 7.04, code name "Feisty Fawn".

Herd 4 is the fourth in a series of milestone CD images that will be
released throughout the Feisty development cycle. The Herd images are known to be reasonably free of showstopper CD build or installer bugs, while representing current snapshots of Feisty. You can download it here, for Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Edubuntu. [Link]

X11 R7.2 Released

X.Org community releases X11R7.2

The X.Org community is proud to announce the release of X11R7.2, the third modular release of the X Window System.

X11R7.2 supports Linux, BSD, Solaris, Microsoft Windows and GNU Hurd systems. It incorporates significant stability and correctness fixes, including improved autoconfiguration heuristics, enhanced support for GL-based compositing managers such as Compiz and Beryl, and improved support for PCI systems with multiple domains. It also incorporates the new, more extensible XACE security policy framework. [Link]

GNOME 2.18.0 Beta 2 Released

The GNOME 2.18.0 Beta 2 release is out. This is our second beta release on our road towards GNOME 2.18.0, which will be released in March 2007. Announcement here. Enjoy...

openSUSE 10.3 Alpha 1 Released

openSUSE 10.3 is now officially started with the release of openSUSE 10.3 Alpha 1. Read the announcement for more details.

Mandriva Linux 2007.1 Beta 1 Released

The first beta release of the upcoming Mandriva Linux 2007.1 is now available for download and testing: "Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring Beta1 (aka "Beta1"). Release notes here.

Gran Paradiso Alpha 2 Released

Gran Paradiso Alpha 2 now available for download for Microsoft Windows 2000 or later, MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, and Linux. Gran Paradiso Alpha 2 is an early developer milestone for the next generation of Mozilla’s layout engine, Gecko 1.9. Read the release notes for additional information and a list of known issues with this release.

Linux Kernel 2.6.20 Released

In a widely anticipated move, Linux "headcase" Torvalds today announced the immediate availability of the most advanced Linux kernel to date, version 2.6.20. [Link]

Complete details here.

Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Herd 3 Released

Welcome to Feisty Fawn Herd 3, which will in time become Ubuntu 7.04.

Herd 3 is the third in a series of milestone CD images that will be released throughout the Feisty development cycle. The Herd images are known to be reasonably free of showstopper CD build or installer bugs, while representing current snapshots of Feisty. You can download it here, for Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Edubuntu: [Link]

Fedora 7 Test 1 Released

Fedora 7 Test 1 has been released today. Release schedule on Fedora 7 can be found here. Enjoy...

GNOME 2.16.3 Released!

The latest stable release of GNOME is here: GNOME 2.16.3! This is the final release in a series of point releases for the 2.16 branch. [Link]

KDE 3.5.6 Released

KDE 3.5.6 features translations in 65 languages, improvements in the the HTML rendering engine (KHTML) and other applications.

The KDE Project today announced the immediate availability of KDE 3.5.6, a maintenance release for the latest generation of the most advanced and powerful free desktop for GNU/Linux and other UNIXes.

This release includes a number of bugfixes for KHTML, Kate, the kicker, ksysguard and lots of other applications. Significant features include additional support for compiz as a window manager with kicker, session management browser tabs for Akregator, templating for KMail messages, and new summary menus for Kontact making it easier to work with your appointments and to-do's. Translations continue as well, with Galician translations nearly doubling to 78%. [Link]

Mandriva One 2007 GNOME - Metisse Inside! Released

Mandriva today announced the released a special version of its Mandriva One 2007 Gnome with the 'Metisse' 3D environment.

Metisse is a window manager developed by the In Situ project. Available under the GPL LIcence and in exclusivity for Linux, Metisse differs from a classic 3D desktop ("the cube") in the way that it offers innovative windows interactions, thus enforcing work efficiency. [Link]

GNOME 2.17.90 Released

GNOME 2.17.90 has been released.

This is our sixth development release on our road towards GNOME 2.18.0, which will be released in March 2007. This release marks the start of the UI Freeze. [Link]

New Linux Foundation Launches

Merger of Open Source Development Labs and Free Standards Group

The two leading consortia dedicated to the advancement of Linux® – the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) and the Free Standards Group (FSG) – today announced that they have signed an agreement to merge and form The Linux Foundation. The new organization accelerates the growth of Linux by providing a comprehensive set of services to compete effectively with closed platforms. [Link]

FreeBSD 6.2 Released

The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 6.2-RELEASE. This release continues the development of the 6-STABLE branch providing performance and stability improvements, many bug fixes and new features. [Link]

Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Herd 2 Released

Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Herd 2 which will in time become Ubuntu 7.04 has been released.

Mandriva 2007.1 Alpha 1 Released

Returning to a biannual release cycle, the developers of Mandriva has released Mandriva Linux 2007 Alpha1 (Hangzhou). Download here, release notes here, Enjoy...

PC-BSD 1.3 Released

It's a bit late but PC-BSD 1.3 has been released.

Just in time to ring in the New Year, the PC-BSD team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PC-BSD version 1.3 for public download. This release incorporates many new features and options which make desktop computing easier than ever. Some of the new features include KDE 3.5.5, the "PF" firewall, HAL backend support, a new "Services" menu and much more! [Link]