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AnnouncementsNon-Commercial announcements Today's SFLC/BusyBox target: Extreme Networks, Inc.The Software Freedom Law Center has announced the filing of a GPL-infringement lawsuit against Extreme Networks Inc. "According to the complaint, SFLC contacted Extreme Networks in February, but the company continues to distribute BusyBox in violation of the GPL. The complaint requests that an injunction be issued against the defendant and that damages and litigation costs be awarded to the plaintiffs."
BusyBox developers and Supermicro agree to end GPL lawsuitThe Software Freedom Law Center has announced that the BusyBox Developers and Supermicro have agreed to end a GPL Lawsuit involving copyright infringement. "The Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) today announced that an agreement has been reached to dismiss the GNU General Public License (GPL) enforcement lawsuit filed by SFLC against Super Micro Computer, Inc. on behalf of two principal developers of BusyBox."
Commercial announcements MontaVista's carrier grade Linux complies with three key specsMontaVista has announced achieving three levels of certification for its carrier grade Linux. "MontaVista Software Inc., a leader in embedded Linux commercialization, announced that its Linux Carrier Grade Edition (CGE) 5.0 has registered compliance with the Linux Foundation's Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) 4.0 specification, has earned Linux Standard Base (LSB) 3.0 certification, and is Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) logo certified. This achievement makes MontaVista the only Linux distribution in the world to comply with the three key requirements issued by the industry's major standards bodies, demonstrating that MontaVista Linux CGE interoperates with industry software and hardware, and meets the rigorous demands of today's carrier infrastructures."
Openmoko Signs Koolu to Distribute Neo FreeRunner Mobile PhoneOpenmoko has announced a partnership with Koolu. "Openmoko, creator of the first completely open mobile computing platform, today announced an agreement with Koolu Inc. a Canadian-based company, to distribute the Freerunner Open Source mobile phone in all of the Americas, the United Kingdom and the European Union with plans to expand globally through local partners."
Sun's Web StackSun has announced the availability of the Sun Web Stack, its own version of Apache, MySQL, and PHP. "Sun offers a new recipe for success - the Solaris OS + AMP (Solaris 10 OS, Apache, MySQL, and PHP). For customers committed to the open AMP stack, this 'recipe' provides the same Web applications they know and use, but on a more secure open-source platform with greater scalability."
Trinity Audio Group launches Indamixx portable digital audio workstationTrinity Audio Group has announced the Indamixx, an audio workstation built on the Samsung Q1 Ultra platform. "Trinity Audio Group Inc. announces today Indamixx, a full featured Linux hand held studio providing a mobile recording environment, allowing users to record, edit, mix, DJ and publish songs or sound files from the field or on the go. Ideal for Producers, Remixers, and DJs. Finally, you can take your studio with you! Pre-loaded software, easy updating and no driver hassles, makes Indamixx an instant audio creation companion."
Webreach/Medsphere Announce Strategic Partnership (LinuxMedNews)LinuxMedNews reports on a new Webreach/Medsphere strategic partnership. "Medsphere Systems Corporation, the leading provider of Open Source healthcare IT solutions, today announced a partnership with WebReach, Inc., a premier healthcare IT consultancy and creator of Open Source health IT solutions, for comprehensive support of Medsphere's OpenVista electronic health record (EHR). Through Mirth, WebReach's healthcare messaging integration engine, Medsphere creates standard interfaces for a hospital's existing and proprietary applications, enabling disparate patient data systems to efficiently exchange information."
New Books Sams publishes Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a DaySams has published the book Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day by Jesse Liberty, Siddhartha Rao and Bradley L. Jones.
XSLT, Second Edition - New from O'ReillyO'Reilly has published the book XSLT, Second Edition by Doug Tidwell.
Resources ActiveState debunks open-source software mythsActiveState has announced a new white paper [pdf]. "ActiveState released a white paper today that explores and debunks some common misconceptions about open source software and, in particular, dynamic languages like Perl, Tcl and Python. Entitled "10 Myths About Running Open Source Software in Your Business", the white paper was written by open source experts at ActiveState, a leading provider of tools and business solutions for open source dynamic languages."
Contests and Awards announcing the Hack Tahoe! contestThe Hack Tahoe! contest has been announced. "We have created and deployed an implementation of the Least-Authority Filesystem -- Tahoe v1.1 -- which we believe provides these strong security properties. However, we know that there is no substitute for peer review, and so we are challenging the hackers of the world to prove us wrong. If you find a major security flaw in the design of the Least-Authority Filesystem, or in the implementation of Tahoe, then you win a customized t-shirt with your exploit and a big "Thank you" from us printed on the front."
Python game programming challenge in SeptemberThe next PyWeek Python game programming challenge will take place on September 7-14, 2008. "The PyWeek challenge invites entrants to write a game in one week from scratch either as an individual or in a team. Entries must be developed in Python, during the challenge, and must incorporate some theme chosen at the start of the challenge."
Education and Certification LPI features "new look" at LinuxWorld San FranciscoThe Linux Professional Institute will feature a new look at the LinuxWorld San Francisco conference. "This year LPI will share an information kiosk with organizers of LinuxWorld Expo on the registration floor of the event at the Moscone Center. "We are pleased to be part of the initial conference delegate "welcome" area for LinuxWorld. This enhanced visibility recognizes LPI's leadership role amongst individual Linux professionals," said Jim Lacey, President and CEO of LPI. LPI alumni and new candidates are invited to visit LPI staff at the information kiosk and bring their LPI ID to receive an LPI "Tux"".
Meeting Minutes May and June PSF Board meeting minutes availableThe minutes from the May and June 2008 Python Software Foundation board meetings have been announced.
Calls for Presentations Linux Plumbers Conference proposal deadline extendedThe Linux Plumbers Conference (September 17 to 19, Portland) is still looking for a few speakers for the event, so the proposal deadline has been extended to the end of this month. "We are looking for proposals from knowledgeable speakers on timely technical topics related to core Linux software - kernel, utilities, graphics, libraries, etc. The ideal proposal will address a specific technical problem or opportunity and suggest solutions. Proposals targeting issues which cross sub-system boundaries - such as power management and suspend/resume - are especially encouraged."
Upcoming Events ekoparty security trainings announcementekoparty will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 2-3, 2008. "What is ekoparty? It's a one of a kind event in South America; an annual security conference held in Buenos Aires where security specialists from all over Latin America (and beyond) have the chance to get involved with state-of-art techniques, vulnerabilities and tools in a relaxed environment the like of which has not been seen before."
FUDCon Brno 2008FUDCon Brno 2008 has been announced. "The next FUDCon will take place in Brno, Czech Republic, from September 5 - 7, 2008. The main conference day and social event will be on Saturday (to attract the most people), with hackfest days on Friday and Sunday. FUDCon is always free to attend, no matter where in the world it is located."
Events: July 31, 2008 to September 29, 2008The following event listing is taken from the LWN.net Calendar.
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