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More on Valve's CEO predicting Linux being the future of gaming, including announcements of the Linux based SteamOS/SteamEngine. Apparently it's the 30 year anniversary of the initiation of the GNU project.
*From my blog: http://brendanscott.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/it-pricing-report-available/
http://brendanscott.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/should-governments-specify-licence-conditions/
http://brendanscott.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/ip-issues-paper-42-costs/
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***** Government/Policy
Open-source platform gains popularity in government http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/government-it/opensource-platform-gains-popularity-in-government-20130924-hv1sj.html
So popular has a little-known open-source program become within federal government agencies that there is now a shortage of expertise in Canberra.
Humanitarian Toolbox to Deliver Open Software for Good Causes http://ostatic.com/blog/humanitarian-toolbox-to-deliver-open-software-for-good-causes
The Humanitarian Toolbox is characterized as an initiative to "help bring the expertise and good will of the software development community to the humanitarian world. "
Teach kids about copyright: a list of resources from Creative Commons http://opensource.com/law/13/9/open-curriculum-alternatives
This message is way too simple. In this digital age, the most important thing we should be teaching kids is to be creative and take full advantage of all the web has to offer.
***** Applications/Gadgets
Microsoft Launches BrowserSwarm Open-Source JavaScript Testing Tool http://www.eweek.com/developer/microsoft-launches-browserswarm-open-source-javascript-testing-tool.html/
Microsoft teamed with appendTo and Sauce Labs to launch BrowserSwarm, a new open-source tool for testing JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
Home automation device runs Linux on BeagleBone http://linuxgizmos.com/home-automation-device-runs-linux-on-beaglebone/
Starting in early October, Ninja Blocks will ship another 1,000 units of its redesigned open source Linux based home automation device kit.
Linux-based underwater robot goes faster, longer http://linuxgizmos.com/linux-based-underwater-robot-goes-faster-longer/
The OpenROV project began shipping version 2. 5 of its Linux-based, $849 underwater robot kit.
Half-Life: Source Now Out Of Beta For Linux http://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/halflife-source-now-out-of-beta-for-linux.2478
While Steam's store doesn't actually list a Linux icon for it, Valve announced on the official community hub for Half-Life: Source that it's now available for Linux.
Open ARM SBC adds Firefox OS support http://linuxgizmos.com/open-arm-sbc-adds-firefox-os-support/
The Via Technologies APC project announced the availability of a preview release of Firefox OS for its $99 APC Paper mini-PC and similar $79 APC Rock single-board computer.
***** Reports
SteamOS: The Linux for games is coming http://www.zdnet.com/steamos-the-linux-for-games-is-coming-7000021059/
http://techland.time.com/2013/09/24/the-state-of-linux-gaming-with-valves-steamos/
http://www.zdnet.com/valves-linux-powered-steam-machines-gather-steam-7000021173/
http://techland.time.com/2013/09/26/8-reasons-valves-steam-machines-conquer-the-living-room-and-5-they-dont/
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Valve-The-Linux-Steam-Engine-That-Could-79070.html
Gabe Newell, CEO of Valve and its Steam game platform, wasn't kidding when he said at LinuxCon in New Orleans that "Linux is the future of gaming. " Valve is releasing, in advance of the expected announcement of its SteamBox Linux-powered gaming console, its own Linux for gamers: SteamOS.
New crowdfunding platform targets Drupal development http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/527136/new_crowdfunding_platform_targets_drupal_development/
A new crowdfunding platform – Drupalfund – is intended to make it easier to contribute to Drupal and accelerate development work on the open source content platform, according to Jozef Toth.
Sharpen Your OpenStack Cloud Skills with Linux Hotshots http://ostatic.com/blog/heres-how-to-sharpen-your-openstack-cloud-skills
Since then, Rackspace has announced its first on-demand e-learning training course and a number of new classroom course focused on OpenStack. And, a very exhaustive new roundup of resources for OpenStack learning is now online.
Red Hat: Big bucks, big Linux http://www.zdnet.com/red-hat-big-bucks-big-linux-7000021061/
http://www.datamation.com/data-center/red-hat-grows-linux-revenues-displacing-unix-and-suse.html
This meant that Red Hat's earnings per share (EPS) of 0. 35 was two cents higher than analyst estimates.
7 ways your company can support open source http://www.ciol.com/ciol/features/196436/company-support-source
So how best to support open source? Here are seven ways your company can strengthen the open source projects you depend on:
Cyanogen: Helping to unify Android http://www.zdnet.com/cyanogen-helping-to-unify-android-7000021043/
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2013/09/24/cyanogenmod-the-rest-of-the-story/
What CyanogenMod brings to the table isn't a better Android fork. Instead, it brings up-to-date versions of Android to users who resent behind left with older versions by their carriers and device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Fanless Pico-ITX SBC runs Linux on Atom E6xx http://linuxgizmos.com/pico-itx-sbc-runs-linux-on-atom-e6xx/
Axiomtek says the tiny PICO822 SBC is aimed at space-constrained embedded applications such as vehicle PCs, medical imaging, in-flight entertainment systems, industrial automation systems, and portable devices.
Red Hat Expands Platform-as-a-Service Cloud for Developers http://www.eweek.com/developer/red-hat-expands-platform-as-a-service-cloud-for-developers.html
OpenShift is Red Hat's PaaS platform, and a cartridge is how Red Hat defines a unit of technology capability within the PaaS.
Nvidia starts coughing up documention for Linux http://www.zdnet.com/nvidia-starts-coughing-up-documention-for-linux-7000021126/
Using an Nvidia graphics card on a Linux system involves making a choice between a unified, proprietary kernel driver supported by Nvidia itself, or the open-source nouveau driver for users of legacy cards or those wishing to have a pure, untainted open-source operating system and kernel.
OpenFeint successor OpenKit goes live with 10 developers building truly social games http://venturebeat.com/2013/09/26/openkit-goes-lives-with-10-developers-building-truly-social-games/
OpenKit, the open-source platform for adding social features to mobile games, has gone live, with 10 developers using it in their mobile games on iOS and Android.
EMC Says Pivotal, Open Source Startup, Will Go Public http://thevarguy.com/private-and-public-cloud-infocenter/emc-ceo-re-confirms-pivotal-ipo-plan-vmware-synergies
Pivotal, which leverages open source technology, is a VMware (VMW) spin-out that could influence so-called software defined data centers.
What 30 Years of GNU Means to You http://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/200-libby-clark/740463-what-30-years-of-gnu-means-to-you
Thirty years ago today Richard Stallman announced his plans to build GNU in a post to the net. unix-wizards mailing list.
IBM's Linux investment signals move into cloud and big data market http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/data-center/ibms-linux-investment-signals-move-into-cloud-and-big-data-market/
Last week, IBM made an announcement relating to further investment in Linux technology. This investment is for $1billion (USD) and has some key components.
Open source programs to get more kids to code http://opensource.com/education/13/9/how-get-more-kids-code
At OSCON this year, Regina ten Bruggencate and Kim Spiritus gave a talk called How To Get More Kids To Code. I got in late (I was waiting in line to get a free signed copy of The Art of Community by Jono Bacon) so I missed the beginning of this session, but came in as they were demoing Scratch.
***** Snippets
Mozilla Resets for Firefox 25 and 26 http://www.eweek.com/cloud/mozilla-resets-for-firefox-25-and-26.html
Top 5 Video Editors for Ubuntu/Linux http://www.techdrivein.com/2013/09/top-5-video-editors-for-ubuntu-linux.html
An inside look at SUSE's recruitment process http://www.linuxcareer.com/an-inside-look-at-suse-recruitment-process
MySQL - A controversial dual licensing model http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/features/mysql-a-controversial-dual-licensing-model
Happy 10th Birthday, Fedora! http://news.softpedia.com/news/Happy-10th-Birthday-Fedora-385271.shtml
MySQL community manager keeps watchful eye on database industry https://opensource.com/life/13/9/dave-stokes-interview
Ubuntu Touch stable Nexus release due Oct. 17 http://linuxgizmos.com/ubuntu-touch-stable-nexus-release-coming-soon/
Observations from this year's NSA Open Source Industry Day https://opensource.com/government/13/9/nsa-open-source
Are We Witnessing the Decline of Ubuntu? http://www.datamation.com/open-source/are-we-witnessing-the-decline-of-ubuntu-1.html
The legacy of open source and the tide of progress http://opensource.com/life/13/9/legacy-open-source-tide-progress
Suricata 1.4.6 released! http://suricata-ids.org/2013/09/24/suricata-1-4-6-released/
From Windows to Ubuntu - A success story http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2013/09/from-windows-to-ubuntu-linux-success.html
New KScreen Mock-ups Spark Conversation http://ostatic.com/blog/new-kscreen-mock-ups-spark-conversation
GNOME 3.12 Will Integrate Systemd, Zimbra, Wayland Port http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-3-12-Will-Integrate-Systemd-Zimbra-Wayland-Port-385510.shtml
VIDEO: Fedora Linux Turns 10: What's Next? http://www.eweek.com/enterprise-apps/fedora-linux-turns-10-whats-next.html
Interesting facts about Fedora Linux http://xmodulo.com/2013/09/interesting-facts-fedora-linux.html
Infoblox's Tapestry open-source tool sizes up network complexity http://www.zdnet.com/infobloxs-tapestry-open-source-tool-sizes-up-network-complexity-7000021159/
GNOME 3.10 Introduces Its Own Software Center http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-3-10-Introduces-Its-Own-Software-Center-386202.shtml
Red Hat brings JBoss middleware to PaaS cloud http://www.zdnet.com/red-hat-brings-jboss-middleware-to-paas-cloud-7000021105/
How to Beautify Your Linux Desktop with Pacifica Icons http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-to-Beautify-You-Linux-Desktop-with-Pacifica-Icons-385877.shtml
GNOME 3.10 Updates the Open Source Linux Desktop http://www.eweek.com/developer/gnome-3.10-updates-the-open-source-linux-desktop.html
Installable keyboards are an Android Advantage http://www.zdnet.com/installable-keyboards-are-an-android-advantage-7000021058/
Google Patchfield Open-Source Android Audio Library http://www.drdobbs.com/mobile/google-patchfield-open-source-android-au/240161818
See What's New In GNOME 3.10 http://www.webupd8.org/2013/09/see-whats-new-in-gnome-310-video.html
Fedora Linux 20 Gears Up To be a Big Data Server http://www.serverwatch.com/server-news/fedora-linux-20-gears-up-to-be-a-big-data-server.html
18 Open Source/Commercial Control Panels to Manage Linux Servers http://www.tecmint.com/web-control-panels-to-manage-linux-servers/
MATE 1.8 and Cinnamon 2.0 Confirmed for Linux Mint 16 http://news.softpedia.com/news/MATE-1-8-and-Cinnamon-2-0-Confirmed-for-Linux-Mint-16-386774.shtml
Dell Still Does Ubuntu Amid Microsoft Loan, Windows 8.1 http://thevarguy.com/ubuntu/dell-still-offers-ubuntu-amid-microsoft-loan-windows-81
Should Linux users consider buying a Mac? http://www.itworld.com/open-source/375142/should-linux-users-consider-buying-mac
Download Ubuntu 13.10 Beta, Powered by Linux Kernel 3.11 http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Ubuntu-13-10-Beta-Powered-by-Linux-Kernel-3-11-386592.shtml
GNOME 3.10 Gets an Overhaul: Top 10 New Features http://www.eweek.com/enterprise-apps/slideshows/gnome-3.10-gets-an-overhaul-top-10-new-features.html
Linux 3.12 rc3 https://lkml.org/lkml/2013/9/29/281
Those cool iOS 7 features? Android does that too http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57604876-285/those-cool-ios-7-features-android-does-that-too/
Open source snapshot: GhostBSD http://www.techworld.com.au/article/527802/open_source_snapshot_ghostbsd/
The Medibuntu Project Comes To An End http://www.unixmen.com/medibuntu-project-comes-end/
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