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Debian trademark policy under question

September 22, 2005 Developers discuss whether Linux project needs to change policy in light of recent legal moves. TAGS: Debian, trademark, policy, Linux, intellectual property, leader

Debian drops ball on security updates

June 8, 2005 The newly launched Linux distribution has a glitch--some versions were released with default security updates turned off. TAGS: Debian, security update, Netscape Communications Corp., security, CD, DVD, Linux

Debian locks out developers after server hack

July 14, 2006 Linux project pulls access for programmers with weak passwords after discovering an intruder. TAGS: Debian, kernel, attacker, developer, Linux, server, password, security

Debian delayed as contributors get grouchy

December 19, 2006 Fourth version of Linux distribution is late because of slowdown by key developers linked to a funding "experiment." TAGS: Debian, manager, Linux, blog, developer

HP offers Debian Linux support

August 14, 2006 Hewlett-Packard will offer support, but not marketing, for the noncommercial Linux version. TAGS: Debian, HP, Linux, Novell Inc., Red Hat Inc., support, open source, leader, server

Sun hires Debian Linux founder

March 19, 2007 Ian Murdock, founder of Debian and several other Linux initiatives, now will work with Solaris and Linux. TAGS: Debian, Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., Linux, Ubuntu, founder, chairman, blog, operating system, open source, server

Debian start-up seeks new funding

August 13, 2005 Progeny, which is aiming to commercialize the Debian version of Linux, is looking to "accelerate our growth," co-founder says. TAGS: Debian, Novell Inc., Linux, alliance, co-founder, start-up

Apache hopes to encourage female coders

August 23, 2005 Open-source project creates new mailing list to help build a "welcoming environment" for women. TAGS: Debian, women, Apache Software Foundation, mailing list, open source

Flaw in Linux kernel allows attack

December 2, 2003 The Debian Project warns that a flaw in the Linux kernel helped attackers compromise four of the open-source software project's development servers. TAGS: Debian, Linux kernel, attacker, flaw, kernel, open-source software, Linux, open source, developer, project, attack, server

Debian wins Munich Linux deal

April 28, 2005 Bavarian city passes over Novell's Suse Linux for a high-profile, 14,000-computer installation. TAGS: Munich, Debian, Electronic Data Systems Corp., SuSE, Novell Inc., Linux, city, project, IBM Corp.

Former SCO exec samples Linux again

November 11, 2003 Ransom Love, the former chief executive of Linux archenemy SCO Group, jumps back into the Linux business by joining the board of a start-up called Progeny. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., Debian, Caldera Systems Inc., Linux, Red Hat Inc., Linux seller, SuSE, asset, intellectual property, exec, Unix, open source, CEO

Hacked Gentoo Linux server taken offline

December 4, 2003 A server used by the open-source project has been compromised by attackers and subsequently pulled offline for a full forensic analysis. TAGS: Gentoo Linux, Gentoo, Debian, Linux, server, analysis, open source

Tools, tune-ups for Linux efforts

February 21, 2006 Gnome brings the OS to its desktops, Debian's founder moves on, Ubunto's Goobunto, and more. TAGS: GNOME, Debian, Ubuntu, Linux, founder, operating system, Novell Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., blog, open source

Vienna to softly embrace Linux

January 25, 2005 Open source wins another local-government convert, with soft migrations to Linux imminent within the Austrian capital. TAGS: Vienna, Debian, OpenOffice, productivity-application, Linux, department, open-source software, OpenOffice.org, distribution, information technology, desktop computer, open source, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

The business of Linux in China

April 12, 2006 newsmaker As China faces a curb on Windows piracy, two execs discuss prospects for the open-source OS there. TAGS: Debian, China, Linux distribution, Linux, Linux desktop, LinuxWorld, chief marketing officer, distribution, Sun Microsystems Inc., Beijing, Boston, open source, operating system, server

Fedora wants to draw in women

July 31, 2006 The project is trying to attract female coders, but some members of the open-source software community doubt it will be a success. TAGS: Fedora Project, women, F/OSS, community, Debian, mailing list, open source, project, open-source software

Progeny Linux leader takes new job

February 18, 2006 Founder of Debian Linux project and of company called Progeny to commercialize it takes job trying to standardize elements of OS. TAGS: Novell Inc., Debian, Linux, founder, leader, blog, software company, operating system

Ubuntu carves niche in Linux landscape

September 30, 2005 Less than two years into its development, a new version of Linux is generating considerable excitement. TAGS: Ubuntu, Jeff Waugh, Debian, Linux, distribution, programmer, Red Hat Inc., project, open source, server, Microsoft Corp., PC

Windows-friendly desktop Linux launches

June 23, 2006 Update to Xandros, dismissed by some in Linux community, includes features to read, write Windows-formatted drives. TAGS: Xandros, Debian, Linux, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., photograph
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